WCC Course Syllabus
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Student Responsibilities
The College assumes that students taking this class are enrolled for the
purpose of learning and are expected to be self-motivated and selfdisciplined. Another assumption is that students are accountable for all class
activities, concepts, and materials, in addition to policies and procedures.
A. Attendance: Class attendance and participation promote learning;
attendance and punctuality are expected. Regardless of reasons for
absences, students will be held accountable for all academic activities;
makeup assignments, tests, and/or other activities may be required.
Instructors who choose or are required by outside agencies to include
class attendance as a factor in determining students’ final grades will
include this requirement in their course syllabi.
Those who may miss a class due to participation in official college
activities should present documentation signed by the club advisor or
activity leader a week or more in advance.
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For additional information about absence policies please refer to the
college catalog.
B. Learning Environment: Learning is the main purpose of enrolling in
WCC courses and disruptive behavior interrupts learning. Disruptive
behavior will result in a written warning. Future disruptive behavior
will result in being dropped from the class and/or a referral to
appropriate WCC personnel.
Student Conduct
a. Wilkes Community College is a tobacco free campus.
b. Food or drinks are not allowed in computer classrooms.
c. Students who arrive late or leave early should enter or leave
without disruption.
d. Cell phones, beepers, other communication devices, and
watches with alarms are to be turned off during class time,
except for emergency services personnel who are on call.
C. Withdrawal: Students may choose to drop courses after registration
ends and through the last date to withdraw from a class. The
implications of dropping the course should be discussed with
 the advisor, and then
 with financial aid, if applicable.
Students are responsible for completing the drop process by getting
signatures from both the advisor and instructor, who also records the
last date of attendance. Possible consequences of not following the
drop process include a failing grade and reduced grade point average.
For those who complete the drop process, a grade of “W” will be
reported on the grade report and transcript. More information and
drop forms can be found on the Student Services web page.
D. Conflict Management: If a student has a problem with the class or a
disagreement with the instructor, then he/she first needs to arrange a
conference or see the instructor during office hours. The purpose of
the conference is for the sharing of points of view, questions, and
information. The Student Grievance Process in the WCC Catalog
provides information for further action, if needed.
E. Academic Integrity: Those who plagiarize or participate in other
forms of cheating violate the WCC Academic Integrity Policy. The
implications of this behavior may include
 receiving a 0 on the assignment,
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 being dropped from the class, or
 receiving an “F” in the course,
based upon the instructor’s interpretation of the evidence.
F. Adverse Weather Announcements: WCC posts announcements
about weather-related closings on the WCC Homepage, phone
greeting, and through local media. Announcements for the Alleghany,
Ashe, and Wilkes campuses may vary, so students are encouraged to
seek accurate information from local sources. Public school
announcements do not apply to WCC. If classes are canceled due to
weather, students should continue work on assignments. If classes
are delayed, students should report to the class that would normally
be in session at the time the college opens. If class is canceled due to
weather or emergency, the instructor will provide make-up work or
schedule an extra class meeting the next time the class meets. If
classes are canceled on the final day of class, instructors will send an
email about completing course work including, but not limited to, final
assignments, final exam, and makeup time (if required). Students are
responsible for checking their email accounts for relevant information.
If email is unavailable, students should contact the instructor for
instructions by phone no later than the first day the college reopens
for faculty and staff. Under no conditions will a student receive a
grade, other than “Incomplete,” until all work assigned by the
instructor has been completed.
G. Drug and Alcohol Policy: Wilkes Community College enforces a
Drug and Alcohol Policy and maintains a Drug and Alcohol Prevention
Program. By law, the Department of Education requires WCC to
distribute the policy to students and employees. WCC reminds all
students that the policy/prevention program can be found under the
Campus Safety and Security heading on the college website, at the
following link: WCC Drug and Alcohol Policy . If you have questions
concerning the policy, please contact the Drug and Alcohol Awareness
Coordinator in Student Services at 838-6147.
H. Recording: Lectures may be recorded (audio and video) and made
available to students registered for this class using the lecture capture
system. Use of lecture capture is intended to supplement the
classroom experience. Duplication or redistribution of lecture capture
recordings is prohibited without appropriate consent.
I. Sexual Misconduct Policy Statement: Wilkes Community College is
committed to providing a campus environment that is free of sexual
misconduct, including sexual harassment, sexual exploitation, sexual
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assault, stalking, domestic violence, and dating violence. If you have
encountered any form of sexual misconduct associated with your WCC
enrollment, you are encouraged to report this to the College. If you
speak with a faculty member about an incident of sexual misconduct,
including writing assignments and classroom discussions, the faculty
member must share that information with the Dean of Student
Services (Scott Johnson, Student Services – Alumni Hall, 336-8386141, scott.johnson@wilkescc.edu). The Dean of Student Services will
then contact you to discuss support services and investigation
options/requirements.
If you wish to speak with a confidential source, you may contact the
counselors in Student Services (Lynda Black, 336-838-6148,
lynda.black@wilkescc.edu or Michael Roope, 336-838-6147,
michael.roope@wilkescc.edu). To view WCC's sexual misconduct policy
and for resources, please visit the following web
address: www.wilkescc.edu/prevent.
Student Resources
The following resources are intended to support and promote learning at
Wilkes Community College. Please click on links or visit them from the WCC
Home Page to learn more about these resources.
A.
Academic Support Center: The Open Computer Lab, the Writing
Center, the Math Center, and the Testing Center are located in the
SSC in room 252 of Thompson Hall. Computers are available for
college-related purposes, and students can receive help with writing
assignments and take makeup tests.
B.
Pardue Library: Books, videos, CDs, and online databases are
available for student research in the Pardue Library in Alumni Hall. NC
LIVE provides free online access to periodicals, newspapers, and more
from campus and from home (ask a librarian for the password).
C.
SAGE: (Supporting Academic Goals for Education): SAGE provides
free tutoring, supplemental and comprehensive instruction,
scholarships and educational enrichment activities for those eligible to
participate. Students are encouraged to visit SAGE, third floor
Thompson Hall, room 257, and apply for membership.
D.
AccessAbility Services: Students with documented disabilities may
receive assistance with academic and physical accommodations such
as test accommodations, recording, read aloud, captioning, etc. by
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contacting the AccessAbility Director, completing the Accommodation
Request form (located on our website) and providing the necessary
documentation. Some accommodations take longer than others, so
please plan ahead and allow at least two weeks. No special
concessions will be made for those not registered with AccessAbility
Services. Email wcc.access@wilkescc.edu or call 336.838.6212 for
more information and guidance on how to access accommodations at
Wilkes Community College under the ADAAA. This is a confidential,
student-directed process.
E.
Student Services: Student Services supports the instructional
programs, responds to student needs, and fosters academic, personal,
and social development. Services include admissions, financial aid,
academic advising, counseling, job placement, career services, records
and registration, and student activities.
F.
WebAdvisor: Upon admission to the college, students are issued a
WebAdvisor account. Students utilize their WebAdvisor account to
 register for classes,
 review tuition bills, and more.
The same username is used to login to Web Advisor, Gmail, and
Moodle. You can also access login instructions by going to WCC
Prowler and clicking on the “instructions and account login
information” link at the bottom of the page.
G.
Gmail: Upon admission to the college, students are issued a Gmail
account. Students are encouraged to check Gmail regularly because
this will be the primary method the college will use for communication,
such as
 financial aid award letters,
 messages from instructors, and
 tuition payment announcements.
See WCC Prowler for login information.
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Moodle: Moodle is a learning management system used for delivery
of online, hybrid, and other courses at WCC. See WCC Prowler for login
information.
Course Evaluation: Students may have the opportunity to evaluate
this course and instructor during the semester. The purpose of course
evaluations is to provide constructive feedback on course
improvement. If the course is not selected for a formal evaluation,
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students may give a written evaluation to the division dean. Internet
course students are expected to complete the online course
evaluation.
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