Attendance/Absence Policy
Class attendance is one criterion in determining a student’s final grade in the course. Students are allowed up to three (3) absences and will receive a notification on the third absence. A fourth absence will lead to an individual conference with the instructor. A fifth absence is the final notice and will require an additional make-up work assignment. Six more or absences is an automatic failure (“F”). If you incur absences due to religious observance, emergency, major health problems, university events, or other issues, contact your instructor as soon as possible (see ASU policies on absences below)
– see App State policies on absences due to religious observances and holy days
Makeup, Late or Missing Assignments
Although you will likely meet all the deadlines for assignments, life happens. Need an extension on an assignment? You can submit up to four late-work tickets using this Late Work-Ticket Google Form, which extends your deadline by three (3) days without penalty. [Exceptions: final project, final exam, presentation].
Submitting Assignments
See the assignment handouts for how and when to submit each assignment. These handouts will be posted on AsULearn and here on the course website.
Instructions for communicating with the instructor
Use “drop-in” hours to see the instructor in ABH 249M. If you need to meet via Zoom, email ahead of time. Otherwise, feel free to email at sibajaro@appstate.edu – emails will be returned within 24 hours (48 hours on weekends), follow up if you have not heard back yet.
Notification of a Course Modification
Any changes to the course assignments, policies, weekly readings, or grading criteria will be communicated via email, notification on AsULearn, and updated on the course website. Likewise, any university closure and delays will be communicated by App State and the instructor.
Student Conduct in the Classroom
Students are encouraged to bring their personal computing devices to each class, show mutual respect, listen to and respect others’ opinions on the readings and discussions, and be courteous of everyone’s time in class. Because ABH 240 is an Active Learning Classroom, per History Dept. rules, do not bring food to class, and keep drinks covered. All technology adapters can be used in class, but must stay in ABH 240.
DISCUSSIONS
- Respect each other as co-learners and colleagues
- Listen to varying perspectives … especially those that challenge your own assumptions
- Be thoughtful and measured when contributing to discussions (synchronous & asynchronous; oral & written; formal & informal)
- Help others to become successful
(Generative) Artificial Intelligence
Since writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills are part of the learning outcomes for this course (#s3 and 4), all assignments should be prepared by the student first and foremost. Even though AI technologies can offer useful tools to assist you with the writing process, and even in thinking about some of the assigned readings, they also bring a danger of substituting for your own ideas. Above all, AI tools stifle the critical thinking that happens throughout the writing process.
So, my recommendation and policy when using AI technologies is to ensure …
- they are not used to substitute for your own ideas or the drafting process;
- you use them after you’ve had the opportunity to formulate and mature your thoughts on the topic you are writing about;
- you provide acknowledgment and proper citation (see Chicago Manual of Style).
University-Specific Policies
App State has official policies covering each of the following categories:
- Academic Integrity Code
- Access & Opportunity
- Attendance and Absences
- Student Engagement with Courses
The full text of these policies can be found at: https://academicaffairs.appstate.edu/resources-forms/syllabi-policy-and-statement-information.
In addition, the Accessibility and Accommodations page on the Academic Affairs website provides more information about digital accessibility, disability-related adjustments and accommodations and pregnancy or religious academic adjustments and accommodations.
Visit: https://academicaffairs.appstate.edu/resources-forms/accommodations-students-disabilities
Food and Housing Insecurity.
If you are having difficulty accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or lack a safe and stable place to live, please contact the Dean of Students (https://deanofstudents.appstate.edu) for a list of resources and support.
The Mountaineer Food Hub and Free Store is a free resource with pantry and personal care items, located in the Office of Sustainability on the bottom floor of East Hall. There are also other campus pantries in the following locations: Belk Library, College of Education, Garwood Hall, Leon Levine, and College Access and Success in DD Dougherty. Furthermore, please notify me if you are comfortable in doing so, so I can assist you with finding the resources you may need. For more information, please visit the Mountaineer Food Hub & Free Store web page at: https://sustain.appstate.edu/initiatives/food-pantry
If you need additional support, there are several ways you can communicate with me. Email is the quickest and best way (sibajaro@appstate.edu); I should respond to your inquiries within 24 hours Mon-Fri. If I don’t reply in this time frame, please contact me again as a follow-up. My office is located in Anne Belk 249M. Also, our library liaison is Dr. Whitney Bevill; contact her if you need research support at: bevillwl@appstate.edu / (828) 262-6246 / Belk Library # 228
