Online
Student Responsibilities
Distance
Education
Each week begins Monday (12:00
AM) morning and ends on Sunday (11:59 PM) night. It is the responsibility of all online students
or residential students taking online courses to access a functional computer
on a weekly basis. If home computer
issues occur, you must find time to access a functional computer on campus or
in another location. Late policies
will not be waived due to home computer issues.
You must be prepared for
class. It is your responsibility to
have your course materials prior to the start of class. This also extends to computer
requirements; software and hardware related. These would typically be:
·
Class-related
Textbooks
·
Microsoft
Office Suite (2003, 2007, 2010)
·
Working
Internet Connection
eCollege System and
Browser Specifications:
We
recommend setting your screen resolution to 1024 x 768 pixels. If you currently
see a horizontal scroll bar at the bottom of your screen and would like to
eliminate this, you can do so by resizing your screen. To adjust your resolution:
For
Windows:
For
Macintosh:
If
a browser is not listed below it has not been tested on the online platform. A
user risks running into problems with the course software if they choose to use
a non-supported browser. Browsers listed below have been validated with the
course platform.
It
is the responsibility of all students to read the announcements and syllabus
prior to completing or submitting any assignments. It is vital to your success in the
online environment to know your instructor’s expectations prior to
turning in any coursework.
Initial discussion posts are
always due by Wednesday at 11:59 PM.
All other assignments are due Sunday at 11:59 PM. These guidelines are strictly
enforced. You are responsible for
managing your own time.
Students are expected to turn in assignments on time and in
the format stipulated by instructors, to participate in class discussions, and
to prepare for quizzes and exams.
Typically, discussions will be worth 30% of your overall
grade in the online environment.
There may be a few exceptions to this rule, but otherwise, it is
universal in all courses. They are
considered class participation and must be completed during the week they are
assigned. It is your responsibility
to meet these deadlines.
Plagiarism is taken very seriously in the online
environment. A first occurrence of
academic dishonesty will result in a zero for that assignment. A second offense will be brought to the
Director of Education for further disciplinary action that may result in
failing the course. It is your
responsibility to cite your sources and complete your coursework in a
professional and academically honest manner.