Class Policies

The following policies are explicitly stated here because these policies help protect fairness for the administration of the course for the class as a whole. Some of these policies are generally assumed in most classes at Lander University.

Make-Up Policy:

Unfortunately, the Department does not provide space for offering make-up tests and quizzes. No tests can be specifically made-up per se during the regular semester in this course even though students might have good reasons for missing class. Thus, prior to the final exam tests cannot be made-up during the regular semester for any reason. If you miss one or more regularly scheduled tests during the semester with a written excused absence, your grade for that test or tests is established by the grade achieved on the appropriate section of the test given during the final examination period. An excused absence is granted for emergency situations only, and a written excuse must be provided. For example, if you had to miss the first test on ``Siddhartha'' because of a medical emergency, your grade on that test would be established by your grade achieved on the section of the test given during the final examination period dealing with ``Siddhartha.''

Plagiarism:

Students are expected to do their own work in this course. To use another writer's or speaker's ideas without giving credit by means of standard documentation is plagiarism. All cases of academic dishonesty on tests, quizzes, projects, or papers will be handled in accordance with the Academic Honor Code as presented in the Lander University Student Handbook. Cases of plagiarism or academic dishonesty will be brought before the Honor Council where you will have an opportunity to explain your point of view.

Class Attendance:

Students are expected to attend all classes; there are no ``free cuts.'' In the case of unavoidable absences, you are responsible for making up work done in class. In accordance with University policy, if you attend less than 75% of the scheduled class meetings, you will not receive credit for the course. As a matter of fact, this policy is expressly in your interest, especially in this course, since attendance is essential for understanding and analyzing some of the complex argumentation discussed. Any student arriving late for class or leaving early from class will be counted absent from that class period. (This policy is important because understanding some of the complex reasoning process covered in this course is at the heart of doing well in philosophy.) Anyone missing class is responsible for obtaining the class notes and assignments from a classmate or from the Web resources. Additionally some book notes, quizzes, sample tests, and a few class lectures are online at

http://philosophy.lander.edu/oriental/

Finally, be sure to contact your instructor as soon as academic difficulties first arise.

Learning Disabilities:

If you have a physical or learning disability and you require special accommodations, be sure to contact Mr. Lafayette Harrison (Learning Center 345, telephone (864) 388-8814) and provide him with appropriate documentation. When Mr. Harrison is made aware of your disability, he will inform your instructors every semester unless you ask him in writing not to do so. For additional information, see the ``Disabled Student Information'' on the Lander University Website at

http://www.lander.edu/instructional_services/disabled.htm

Closing of the University:

If hazardous weather conditions or any other state of emergency necessitate University closing, the information will be available from the Lander automated information system (telephone (864) 388 8400) or any of these other public sources including local radio and TV stations:

WSPA Channel 7

WCRS AM-1450

WHZQ FM-94.1

WZLA FM-92.9

WCZZ AM-1090

WZSN FM-103.4

Also, these Websites will provide information in case of cancellations, delay of classes, or the closing of the university:

Lander University:
http://www.lander.edu

State Office of Human Resources:
http://ohr.sc.gov/OHR/OHR-index.phtm