UCC/UGC/ECCC
Proposal for New Course
Please attach proposed Syllabus in approved university format.
1. Course subject and number:
ANT 430
2. Units:
See upper and lower division undergraduate course definitions.
3. College:
SBS
4. Academic Unit:
3
ANTHROPOLOGY
5. Student Learning Outcomes of the new course. (Resources & Examples for Developing Course Learning
Outcomes)
1. Define the parameters of the role of a Forensic Archaeologist and Forensic Archaeology as
an applied subfield of anthropology in the multiple scenarios in which it is used (crime scene,
mass casualty, missing persons, and human rights investigation);
2. Interpret and employ medico-legal terms and theoretical concepts in forensic archaeology
professionally, for use in documentation, courtroom testimony and communication;
3. Recount and demonstrate proper protocols and methods of forensic archaeology,
evidentiary collection, documenting the site, and concepts of jurisdiction for forensic
archaeologists at crime scenes;
4. Synthesize and explain the taphonomic processes in conjunction with other environmental
factors considered in forensic archaeology in the analysis of a site;
6. Analyze and evaluate categories of major human bones and distinguish characteristics
differentiating human from faunal bone using a select sample set of most commonly
misidentified bones;
7. Demonstrate knowledge of key developments in the history of forensic
anthropology/archaeology and the criminal justice system;
6. Justification for new course, including how the course contributes to degree program outcomes,
or other university requirements / student learning outcomes. (Resources, Examples & Tools for Developing
Effective Program Student Learning Outcomes).
This course contributes a new aspect of applied archaeology and forensic components currently not
offered in Anthropology. Further, this course fulfills the learning outcomes of the Anthropology
degree by training students in highly marketable skills in forensic archaeology. ANT 430 provides
training not offered elsewhere in the university for students in the Forensics and Criminalistics
emphasis in the Chemistry BS program and for CCJ majors. It is anticipated that this course will
appeal as an interdisciplinary course as it can be counted as an elective for those pursuing a
forensics emphasis.
7. Effective BEGINNING of what term and year?
See effective dates calendar.
8. Long course title:
Effective Fall 2012
FALL 2015
FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGY: METHODS, CONCEPTS, AND CRIME
SCENE PROTOCOLS
(max 100 characters including spaces)
9. Short course title: FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGY
(max. 30 characters including spaces)
10. Catalog course description (max. 60 words, excluding requisites):
Course focuses on forensic archaeological field methods, theories, protocols, medico-legal terms and
concepts, history and role of forensic archaeology in processing outdoor crime scene, mass casualty,
missing persons, and human rights violation sites. Students will work with simulated clandestine
burials, body scatters and replica bones for hands-on experience with search, excavation, mapping,
and documentation of a body recovery site.
11. Will this course be part of any plan (major, minor or certificate) or sub plan (emphasis)?
Yes
No
If yes, include the appropriate plan proposal.
Should be under Archaeology emphasis – see also proposal for Zooarchaeology (Chrissina Burke);
this proposal should be under same listing.
12. Does this course duplicate content of existing courses?
Yes
No
If yes, list the courses with duplicate material. If the duplication is greater than 20%, explain why
NAU should establish this course.
Minimal (10%) duplication in the area of human bone and faunal recognition; the main focus of this
course is on forensic archaeological field methods, protocols and issues, not human osteology or
zooarchaeology. While students will be tasked with building their skills in identifying human bones
and recognizable differences between human and non-human bone as a component of forensic
archaeological procedure, this is not the primary goal of the course.
13. Will this course impact any other academic unit’s enrollment or plan(s)?
Yes
No
If yes, describe the impact. If applicable, include evidence of notification to and/or response from
each impacted academic unit
14. Grading option:
Letter grade
Pass/Fail
Both
15. Co-convened with:
N/A
14a. UGC approval date*:
(For example: ESE 450 and ESE 550) See co-convening policy.
*Must be approved by UGC before UCC submission, and both course syllabi must be presented.
16. Cross-listed with:
N/A
(For example: ES 450 and DIS 450) See cross listing policy.
Please submit a single cross-listed syllabus that will be used for all cross-listed courses.
17. May course be repeated for additional units?
16a. If yes, maximum units allowed?
16b. If yes, may course be repeated for additional units in the same term?
Effective Fall 2012
Yes
No
Yes
No
One of the following: (ANT 101,
18. Prerequisites:
ANT104, ANT 250 or CCJ 390)
If prerequisites, include the rationale for the prerequisites.
Material presented in this course will rely in part on student familiarity with basic principles of
archaeology or criminal justice work.
19. Co requisites:
None
If co requisites, include the rationale for the co requisites.
20. Does this course include combined lecture and lab components?
Yes
No
If yes, include the units specific to each component in the course description above.
Dr. Sharon K. Moses, Ph.D.,
21. Names of the current faculty qualified to teach this course: Dept. of Anthropology
 Dr. Laura Fulginiti, Maricopa Co. Med. Examiner’s Ofc. – has taught 1x/wk forensic seminar courses
at NAU in the past, but discontinued due to travel issues.
22. Classes scheduled before the regular term begins and/or after the regular term ends may require
additional action. Review “see description” and “see impacts” for “Classes Starting/Ending
Outside Regular Term” under the heading “Forms”
http://nau.edu/Registrar/Faculty-Resources/Schedule-of-Classes-Maintenance/.
Do you anticipate this course will be scheduled outside the regular term?
Yes
No
23. Is this course being proposed for Liberal Studies designation?
If yes, include a Liberal Studies proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
No
24. Is this course being proposed for Diversity designation?
If yes, include a Diversity proposal and syllabus with this proposal.
Yes
No
Answer 22-23 for UCC/ECCC only:
FLAGSTAFF MOUNTAIN CAMPUS
Scott Galland
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
11/242014
Date
Approvals:
Department Chair/Unit Head (if appropriate)
Date
Chair of college curriculum committee
Date
Effective Fall 2012
Dean of college
Date
For Committee use only:
UCC/UGC Approval
Approved as submitted:
Approved as modified:
Date
Yes
Yes
No
No
EXTENDED CAMPUSES
Reviewed by Curriculum Process Associate
Date
Approvals:
Academic Unit Head
Date
Division Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized Learning)
Date
Division Administrator in Extended Campuses (Yuma, Yavapai, or Personalized
Learning)
Date
Faculty Chair of Extended Campuses Curriculum Committee (Yuma, Yavapai, or
Personalized Learning)
Date
Chief Academic Officer; Extended Campuses (or Designee)
Date
Approved as submitted:
Yes
No
Approved as modified:
Yes
No
Effective Fall 2012
ANT 430: FORENSIC ARCHAEOLOGY - FALL 2015
Sharon K. Moses, Ph.D, RPA
Assistant Prof. of Archaeology
Department of Anthropology
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Northern Arizona University
Class Information:
Meets: TBA
Classroom Location: TBA
Credit Hours: 3
Class Number: TBA
Dr. Moses’ Contact Information:
Office Hours: TBA
Location: Bldg 98D ANTHROPOLOGY DEPT.
Office: 109J & Phone #: (928) 523-1249
Email: Sharon.Moses@nau.edu
Course Prerequisites & Requirements Fulfilled:
Students must have successfully completed (with a grade of “C” or better) at least one of the following courses: ANT 101,
ANT 104, ANT 250 or CCJ 390.
Course Description:
ANT 430 will include theoretical and applied forensic archaeological field methods, which include field work at an outdoor
site with simulated body burials and/or body scatters; familiarization with medico-legal terminology and concepts
necessary for working with law enforcement and the medical community, history of the development of forensics in
anthropology; taphonomic processes of human remains and effects on a body recovery site, environmental (botanical,
entomological and faunal) components present in outdoor crime scenes, proper chain of custody and evidentiary
collection of human remains and artifacts associated with the body in its deposition, missing persons, mass casualty body
recovery and human rights forensic investigative work in a global context.
(Note: Students taking this course must be physically capable of carrying up to 25 pounds and perform excavation tasks
in various outdoor environments. Images of burials and human remains will be part of the class lecture including replica
human and animal skeletal material. Students for whom any of this may be a problem are invited to come to speak to me
during office hours as soon as possible).
Student Learning Expectations & Outcomes:
1. Define the parameters of the role of a Forensic Archaeologist and Forensic Archaeology as an applied subfield of
anthropology in the multiple scenarios in which it is used (crime scene, mass casualty, missing persons, and human rights
investigation);
2. Interpret and employ medico-legal terms and theoretical concepts in forensic archaeology professionally, for use in
documentation, courtroom testimony and communication;
3. Recount and demonstrate proper protocols and methods of forensic archaeology, evidentiary collection, documenting
the site, and concepts of jurisdiction for forensic archaeologists at crime scenes;
4. Synthesize and explain the taphonomic processes in conjunction with other environmental factors considered in
forensic archaeology in the analysis of a site;
6. Analyze and evaluate categories of major human bones and distinguish characteristics differentiating human from
faunal bone using a select sample set of most commonly misidentified bones;
7. Demonstrate knowledge of key developments in the history of forensic anthropology/archaeology and the criminal
justice system;
Textbook Required:
2007 “Forensic Methods: Excavation for the Archaeologist and
Investigator,” Author- Melissa A. Conner; AltaMira Press;
ISBN: 13-978-0-7591-09356-0
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Instructor will also post Assorted Articles in BbLearn that will also be assigned (see weekly schedule for
listings)
Rent/Purchase: Students are encouraged to compare for the best way to access this book, depending upon individual
needs and financial considerations; besides purchasing a new copy from the Bookstore, used copies, rentals or electronic
formats may be options; please see NAU Bookstore personnel to inquire.
Course Structure: Students will be expected to learn from a variety of methods including:
 Lecture, Power Points, and Films in a classroom setting;
Effective Fall 2012
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Field Work - Experiential learning through field work at a simulated body burial and/or body scatter in various
outdoor environments and completing 4 Field Exercise Worksheets;
Forensic Field Journal Project – each student is responsible for this semester-long project
Discussion/In-Class Writing about selected Case Studies, Assigned Readings, Field work, and Classroom
material
Tests: 5 Quizzes, a Midterm, a Final Exam
All assignments and exercises are designed to draw from diverse learning strategies to illustrate the goals and objectives
as outlined in the Student Learning Expectations and Outcomes.
This course schedule is subject to change and should be considered a “work in progress”; the instructor will
notify you in class and via email as soon as any change occurs or additional information and details are
available. Students are responsible to make note of changes as dictated in class and to check their email
regularly for notifications.
CLASS MEETS ONCE PER WEEK for 2.5 Hours (TBA - 3:00-5:30pm)
READING ASSIGNMENTS: Students should read the assigned chapter(s) and/or articles posted for the Week,
before the first class day of that week.
WEEK 1
Intro to Course & Expectations
What is Forensic Archaeology?
WEEK 2
Read: Text -Chapter 1 & 2 of Forensic Methods
Syllabus Quiz #1
History of Forensics
“Introduction to Forensic Science for Archaeologists”
Pgs1-16
“Introduction to Archaeology for Forensic Scientists”
Pgs 17-28
WEEK 3
**Search & Grid Field Exercises
Bring your Field Journals!
The Field Journal Project Outlined
** Meet at the Search Site – TBA
Read: Chapter 3 of Forensic Methods
“Before Fieldwork” Pgs 29-42
WEEK 4
Film: Finding Anastasia (50 min)
Human bones & crime scenes
Read: Articles – BbLearn –
“Love Lost & Gone Forever” – Glassman, M.
“The Human Skeleton” –Nafte, M. Skeletal Inventory
Quiz #2
Case #1 – Discussion/Writing
WEEK 5
**Body scatter Field Exercise – laying out
The grid; documenting the site
Bring your Field Journal!
** Meet at the Site - TBA
Read: Chapter 6 of Forensic Methods
“Surface Remains” Pgs 85-104
WEEK 6
Incident Command Systems – Mass Casualty Events
Evidence Collection; Chain of Custody
Effective Fall 2012
Read: Chapter 9 & 10 of Forensic Methods
“Evidence” Pgs 183-199
“Documentation” Pgs 201-209
Quiz #3
Case #2 – Discussion/Writing
WEEK 7
** Body Excavation Field Exercises Mapping & gridding; beginning
Excavation
Bring your Field Journal!
** Meet at the Site - TBA
Read: Chapter 7 of Forensic Methods
“Locating Buried Remains” Pgs107-139
WEEK 8 - MIDTERM EXAM
WEEK 9
** Body Excavation Field exercise (Finishing Up)
Bring your Field Journal!
WEEK 10
Film: The Body Farm (52 min.)
Taphonomy & Trauma
WEEK 11
Film: The Case of the Missing Feet
Writing the Report – Body Recovery
Case #3 Discussion/Writing
** Meet at the Site - TBA
Read Articles – BbLearn:
“Taphonomy and Time” – Marks, Love, &
Dadour Pgs165-178
“Interpretation of Taphonomy and Trauma” –Steadman
Review Chapter 10 in Forensic Methods
Quiz #4
WEEK 12
Botanical & Entomological Evidence
WEEK 13
Mass Death & Human Rights Violations
Film: “Following Antigone”
Read Article – Bblearn:
“Forensic Anthropology & Human Rights”
-Doretti & Snow Pgs 303-320
Quiz #5
WEEK 14 - Thanksgiving Break – No class
Week 15
Forensic Field Journals Due – Finishing touches in class;
Read: Chapter 11 in Forensic
Methods “The Professional
Archaeologist” Pg 213-217
FINAL EXAM – TBA - in this Classroom
The Final exam will be a Scantron style test, (fill in ovals w/#2 pencil) and will consist of multiple choice, true/false,
matching – material will be from lectures, films, discussions and in-class exercises;
You MUST put your name on the hard copy of the test as well as your Scantron sheet & BOTH must be turned in at the
completion of the test in order for you to receive credit.
Scantrons returned without the hard copy of the test at the completion of your exam will receive a grade of “0”.
No Exceptions. Anyone observed using a cell phone, talking, looking over your neighbor’s shoulder or otherwise
engaging in cheating will be asked to leave and will receive an automatic “0”.
Effective Fall 2012
Assessment & Grading for Student Learning Outcomes: Methods & Policies:
Grading System – Points possible:
 Student Forensic Field Journal – (From processing the simulated body recovery site) and will include
drawings, measurements, mapping, gridding, excavation notes, etc. …………… 100 pts
 Hands-On Simulated Site Excavation & Worksheets – Students must be present and dressed
appropriately (wear attire for working excavation - pants; no open-toed shoes) 4 field sessions will be
conducted outdoors at a simulated body recovery scene. These are crucial for applied techniques and
protocols and include Worksheets per field session worth 10 points each that cannot be made up if you are
absent; students may not miss more than ONE field session or they will fail this component of the course
...……...................................................................... 40 pts
 Midterm test – Multiple choice, true/false, matching …………………………….…………. 100 pts
 Quizzes - 5 quizzes worth 10 pts each based upon lecture & exercises…………………...50 pts
 In-Class Writing & Discussion 3 based upon cases histories, films; worth 5 points each. You will be
asked to complete short in-class writing assignments (1-2 paragraphs) as well as participate in group
discussions of certain topics; dates of these activities are noted on the syllabus and students are expected
to come prepared, having read the assignment(s).
……………………………………………………………………………………………………… 15 pts
 Final Exam will be cumulative; multiple choice, true/false, identification of images……… 100 pts
Total points possible in semester…………... 405 pts
A = 90-100 percent of total points
B = 80-89 percent of total points
C = 70-79 percent of total points
D = 60-69 percent of total points
F = 59 percent and below of total points
Extra Credit Assignments: Limited extra credit is available in this class after the Midterm for limited points. Points will
not be sufficient to replace missing or significantly poor scores for scheduled tests and assignments, but may improve
grade status for those who are close to another grade category.
ATTENDANCE
As this course meets only once per week, attendance is crucial to your success and competency with the material. Being
out of town, conflict w/work hours, slept late, car trouble, court (unless you function as a witness or for jury duty – having a
court ordered appearance for fines and infractions are not excused), attending a friend’s wedding, “felt icky” and the like,
are NOT accepted as excused absences.
3 MISSED CLASSES OR MORE, FOR ANY REASON, WILL RESULT IN AUTOMATIC
FAILURE OF THIS CLASS.
A total of 2 absences, whether Excused or Unexcused are acceptable: Attendance is mandatory and will be
recorded with a sign in sheet.
 While students do NOT receive points for attendance, each unexcused absence (up to 2) results in POINT
LOSS of 20 pts per class; these will be subtracted at the end of the semester and may result in lowering your
final course grade.
 Excused or Institutionally approved absences do not accrue point loss; these include sports events if you
are a team member or function in a formal capacity to support the team; serious personal illness/injury requiring a
dr./clinic visit, etc.; death in the family or funerals may be considered for immediate family members – parents,
siblings, children, spouses, grandparents. Claiming illness for a missed class is not in and of itself sufficient to
receive an excused absence. To receive an excused absence, you will need documentation, such as a receipt
from the clinic/dr. showing the date of your visit, notification from your coach, etc. (Please see your student
handbook & Institutional Excuses). However, for chronic illness, injury or other circumstances that will
mean your absence from class will extend into 3 or more absences – you are advised to drop/withdraw
from class as you will not be able to pass it. If you are unsure whether your absence may be an excused or
unexcused, see me for clarification.
Effective Fall 2012
Please come to see me during office hours if you are experiencing something that makes it difficult to get to class. NOTE:
Signing the sign in sheet on behalf of a missing student constitutes dishonest behavior (see NAU policies on Academic
Integrity). A first violation will result in assessing an unexcused absence for that day for the offender as well as the absent
student. Second and subsequent violations will result in an automatic lowering of your final course grade with each
violation by a full letter grade.
Making up Quizzes, In-Class Activities, etc are based upon Excused or Unexcused Absence Status:
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Unexcused:
o
o
o
o
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If you are absent on the day of a Quiz you will NOT be allowed to make it up afterward and will be
marked with -0- points as the score; If you know you will be absent due to other (unexcused) plans on a
day a Quiz is scheduled, ARRANGE TO TAKE IT AHEAD OF TIME.
If you miss a Discussion/In-class writing or a Field Exercise Worksheet due to an unexcused
absence – points for this exercise will also be assessed as a -0-.
The Midterm, like the Quizzes, cannot be made up if missed due to an unexcused absence; If you know
you will be absent due to other (unexcused) plans on a day the Midterm is scheduled, ARRANGE TO
TAKE IT AHEAD OF TIME.
The Final Exam will be held according to the NAU scheduled Exam dates. Do NOT schedule travel plans
that conflict with your Final Exam, travel constitutes an Unexcused Absence and your score will be -0-,
with the exception of emergency travel (see above for approved absences and NAU policy). Your Final
may be taken by arrangement with the Instructor in this circumstance only.
Excused:
o
o
o
If you have an excused absence on the day of a Quiz or the Midterm, you have 1 week from its originally
scheduled date to make it up through arrangement with the Instructor, unless you have a doctor note that
extends your absence from class beyond one week. In this case, the Quiz or Midterm can be made up
within 2 days of your return. If these are not made up within the time frame for an excused absence, it will
count as -0- score and will become part of your semester totals and will count against you.
If you miss a Discussion/Writing day due to an excused absence, it will NOT be counted against you.
Further, you cannot make up a Discussion/Writing day, as the classroom dynamics cannot be recreated
for you.
If you miss a Field Exercise Worksheet due to an excused absence, it will STILL count against you,
because the hands on exercises are integral to the course for competency and cannot be recreated even
if your absence was excused.
Tardies & Leaving Class Early:
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Leaving class early is not allowed more than twice, and is allowed only for an excused reason – such as
a doctor apt., (see excused absence policy above).
Leaving class early for an unexcused reason will count the same as an Unexcused Absence.
Tardiness - If you are going to be late to class due to a scheduled apt. that is considered excused, please notify
me in advance. Habitual tardiness (more than twice), will count as an unexcused absence.
CLASSROOM BEHAVIOR:
Cell phones, Laptops, iPods and other electronic devices are NOT allowed; Please have
Electronics turned off and put away once class begins, including earphones. If you are caught texting, checking email,
taking photos etc. during class, you will be asked to LEAVE, and given an unexcused absence that day. An exception
to the use of laptops/earphones: If you are a student w/disabilities, or a volunteer or paid note-taker working for
Disabilities Resources (DR) – you may be allowed to take class notes with a laptop, but ONLY with clearance from the
Disabilities Resourses, which will be provided to the Professor; additionally, those using laptops in this circumstance will
need to sit in front rows, as other students sometimes find laptop noises & movements distracting. Simply preferring to
use your laptop for note taking will NOT be an accepted reason to allow the use of a laptop.
Classroom Breaks: We will have break times in class due to its extended length. This should be sufficient to take care of
restroom needs, etc. Chronic habits of additional leaving/returning to class while it is in session may result in your being
asked to leave and/or given an unexcused absence for that day. If you have a circumstance that regularly interferes with
Effective Fall 2012
your ability to arrive and/or stay in class while it is in session, despite the breaks you will be given, please come to see me
to discuss it.
Eating/drinking during Class: Please refrain from eating meals in class; Drinks and small snacks such as a granola bar,
fresh fruit, cookie, and the like are ok as long as you don’t distract others and it does not violate the Bldg. Code for having
food or drink in a classroom. However, eating while doing field exercises is not permitted.
Disrespectful or Disruptive Behavior: The classroom community is dependent upon mutual respect for the exchange of
ideas in an environment conducive to the educational process. Personal insults, eye-rolling and other mocking or
disrespectful gestures & utterances, sleeping in class, use of electronic devices, and other inappropriate, disruptive or
distracting behavior as noted in this syllabus will NOT be tolerated. Students who behave inappropriately toward fellow
students and/or the professor, are unable or unwilling to be attentive (sleeping, electronics, etc.) and otherwise interfere
with the delivery of lecture or other classroom activities will be asked to leave and will receive an unexcused absence.
Habitually inappropriate behavior will require reporting the behavior and may result in punitive action. See your NAU
Student Handbook for the details Classroom Disruption policy.
Communication:
Office Hours/Visits – To ensure sufficient time to address your concerns, students are encouraged to call or email ahead
of time to schedule an office visit during office hours. Drop-ins are welcome during posted hours, but length of time and
availability are not guaranteed since these are addressed on a first come, first served basis.
Email– 1) Students who wish to communicate via email for easily addressed concerns should do so with expectation of a
12-24 hour window for reasonable response time; For example, please do not email at noon for assistance with an
assignment due the same afternoon at 3:00; this does not provide a reasonable response time. While you may email at
any time (and in consideration of the 12-24 hour reply turnaround), please be aware that timely replies are unlikely during
weekends, holidays and school breaks. 2) Students are responsible to check their email & BbLearn regularly (2x per
week) for updates or changes and other communications from the instructor.
Fellow Student Back Up Plan – Students are encouraged to exchange their name and email with at least 2 other
students in this class. In the event that you are absent, you may want to recoup class notes from lecture, films, concept
discussions, etc. that you missed. While I am happy to clarify concepts and other material from the class to any student
via office visits or email, I cannot accommodate students who missed class by “re-teaching” the entire class lecture for
you during an office visit. It is your responsibility to make the effort to get the basic information missed from BbLearn and
fellow classmates; then you should consult with me in the event you do not understand the material you have recovered.
Statement on Plagiarism and Professionalism
Be familiar with the Academic Integrity section of your Student Handbook; claiming ignorance of this policy and its details
will not save you in the event that cheating or using another’s ideas or words without proper citation, is called into
question. You are a college student and an adult – you will be expected to perform accordingly by putting your best effort
forward with college level work; A dismissive and unprofessional attitude such as fulfilling a writing assignment or
presentation/discussion with irrelevant information, lack of attention and little to no effort may result in “0” points for
participation or the assignment.
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
POLICY STATEMENTS
NAU’s Safe Working and Learning Environment Policy prohibits sexual harassment and assault, and discrimination and
harassment on the basis of sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or
veteran status by anyone at this university. Retaliation of any kind as a result of making a complaint under the policy or
participating in an investigation is also prohibited. The Director of the Office of Affirmative Action & Equal Opportunity
(AA/EO) serves as the university’s compliance officer for affirmative action, civil rights, and Title IX, and is the ADA/504
Coordinator. AA/EO also assists with religious accommodations. You may obtain a copy of this policy from the college
dean’s office or from the NAU’s Affirmative Action website nau.edu/diversity/. If you have questions or concerns about this
policy, it is important that you contact the departmental chair, dean’s office, the Office of Student Life (928-523-5181) or
NAU’s Office of Affirmative Action (928-523-3312 - voice), (928-523-9977 – Fax), (928-523-1006 – TTD) or
aaeo@nau.edu.
STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES
If you have a documented disability, you can arrange for accommodations by contacting Disability Resources (DR) at 5238773 (voice) or 523-6906 (TTY), dr@nau.edu (email) or 928-523-8747 (fax). Students needing academic
accommodations are required to register with DR and provide required disability related documentation. Although you
may request an accommodation at any time, in order for DR to best meet your individual needs, you are urged to register
Effective Fall 2012
and submit necessary documentation (www.nau.edu/dr) 8 weeks prior to the time you wish to receive accommodations.
DR is strongly committed to the needs of student with disabilities and the promotion of Universal Design. Concerns or
questions related to the accessibility of programs and facilities at NAU may be brought to the attention of DR or the Office
of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity (523-3312).
ACADEMIC CONTACT HOUR POLICY
Based on the Arizona Board of Regents Academic Contact Hour Policy (ABOR Handbook, 2-224), for every unit of credit,
a student should expect, on average, to do a minimum of three hours of work per week, including but not limited to class
time, preparation, homework, and studying.
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY
Integrity is expected of every member of the NAU community in all academic undertakings. Integrity entails a firm
adherence to a set of values, and the values most essential to an academic community are grounded in honesty with
respect to all intellectual efforts of oneself and others. Academic integrity is expected not only in formal coursework
situations, but in all University relationships and interactions connected to the educational process, including the use of
University resources. An NAU student’s submission of work is an implicit declaration that the work is the student’s own. All
outside assistance should be acknowledged, and the student’s academic contribution truthfully reported at all times. In
addition, NAU students have a right to expect academic integrity from each of their peers. Individual students and faculty
members are responsible for identifying potential violations of the university’s academic integrity policy. Instances of
potential violations are adjudicated using the process found in the university Academic Integrity policy.
RESEARCH INTEGRITY
The Responsible Conduct of Research policy is intended to ensure that NAU personnel including NAU students engaged
in research are adequately trained in the basic principles of ethics in research. Additionally, this policy assists NAU in
meeting the RCR training and compliance requirements of the National Science Foundation (NSF) – the America
COMPETES Act (Creating Opportunities to Meaningfully Promote Excellence in Technology, Education and Science); 43
U.S.C. 18620-1, Section 7009, and the National Institutes of Health (NIH) policy on the instruction of the RCR (NOT-OD10-019); “Update on the Requirement for Instructiuon in the Responsible Conduct of Research”). For more information on
the policy and the training activities required for personnel and students conducting research, at NAU, visit:
http://nau.edu/Research/Compliance/Research-Integrity/
SENSITIVE COURSE MATERIALS
University education aims to expand student understanding and awareness. Thus, it necessarily involves engagement
with a wide range of information, ideas, and creative representations. In the course of college studies, students can
expect to encounter – and critically appraise – materials that may differ from and perhaps challenge familiar
understandings, ideas, and beliefs. Students are encouraged to discuss these matters with faculty.
CLASSROOM DISRUPTION POLICY
Membership in the academic community places a special obligation on all participants to preserve an atmosphere
conducive to a safe and positive learning environment. Part of that obligation implies the responsibility of each member of
the NAU community to maintain an environment in which the behavior of any individual is not disruptive. Instructors have
the authority and the responsibility to confront disruptive behavior thereby promoting and enforcing standards of behavior
necessary for maintaining an atmosphere conducive to teaching and learning. Instructors are responsible for establishing,
communicating, and enforcing reasonable expectations and rules of classroom behavior. These expectations are to be
communicated to students in the syllabus and in class discussions and 10 activities at the outset of the course. Each
student is responsible for behaving in a manner that supports a positive learning environment and that does not interrupt
nor disrupt the delivery of education by instructors or receipt of education by students, within or outside a class. The
complete classroom disruption policy is in Appendices of NAU’s Student Handbook.
Effective Summer 2014 - Approved UCC – 1/28/14 Approved UGC – 2/12/14
Effective Fall 2012