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Statement on Academic Responsibilities of Students at SUNY Oneonta

 

Responsibilities Related to Individual Course and College Program Requirements/Policies/Procedures

 

Students will:

* be familiar with and fulfill all requirements for their courses and programs of study.

* maintain a written record of their progress in fulfilling course and program requirements.

* be familiar with and follow course and college policies, including those on academic dishonesty and absenteeism.

* be familiar with and follow procedures for fulfilling course schedules and program plans (e.g., adding, withdrawing from, or substituting courses; transferring course credits; changing majors/concentrations/minors).

* initiate meetings with advisors, instructors, and other college personnel to address questions, problems, or concerns related to course and program requirements, policies, and procedures.

 

In-Class Responsibilities

 

Students will:

* attend all classes and arrive punctually.

* if unavoidably late for a class, enter quietly and unobtrusively, and behave in other required ways to minimize distraction.

* remain alert and attentive during lectures, discussions, and other class/lab activities.

* avoid unnecessary conversation during lectures, discussions, and other class/lab activities.

* contribute to class experiences by asking relevant questions, offering relevant examples or views, adequately answering questions posed by others, engaging in critical and independent thought, and challenging both the instructor and the curriculum materials assigned for the course.

* demonstrate courtesy and respect in dealing with instructors and classmates.

* recognize and seek to understand diverse points-of-view.

 

Out-of-Class Responsibilities

 

Students will:

* place academic obligations at the top of the list of college-related priorities.

* plan and spend 2 to 3 hours out-of-class time in academic study for every one hour of class attendance.

* thoroughly plan and prepare for classes.

* notify the instructor in advance, if possible, or in a timely fashion, if unable to attend a class or lab, take a scheduled exam or quiz, submit a scheduled assignment, or remain in the classroom for the entire class meeting because of unavoidable circumstances.

* promptly obtain information about material covered and announcements made, if unable to attend a class or lab.

* initiate meetings with instructors 4 classmates to address academic-related questions, problems, or topics of interest.

* be familiar with the college’s library, computer, and other learning support services; use them responsibly and effectively in fulfilling academic requirements; and respect the rights and needs of other users.

* use other resources to foster academic and cultural enrichment (e.g., attend live performances or view tapes of academically-related programs; read newspapers, books and journals; form study groups; join or participate in academically-oriented organizations).

* contribute to maintaining an orderly environment on campus that is conducive to learning and studying.