SOE Policies

1.     Time and Attendance

a.     Tardy: A tardy shall be considered a full class absence for the following:

                                   

                                    30minutes or more tardy for a 3hour class

                                    20minutes tardy for a 2hour class

   15minutes tardy for a 1.5hour class

b.     Death in the Immediate Family:

The student is responsible for notifying the instructor on or before the start of the scheduled class and for complying with the instructor’s modified deadline for the submission of all approved make-up work.

The student must provide any one of the following acceptable documents in order for the absence(s) to be considered excused and for approved make-up work be allowed:

Ø  Copy of a Death Certificate

Ø  Copy of a Death Announcement

Ø  Memorial Book

Immediate Family: Spouse, Child, Parent, Grandparent, and Sibling.

The burden of proof lies with the student. 

A formal letter of request for extended absences must be submitted to the SOE Director prior to the absence and is subject to approval.

The maximum number of absences should not exceed 10% of the scheduled classes; otherwise a grade of “F” (Failure) will be awarded.

A grade of “I” for Incomplete may be awarded upon the approval of the course instructor and the Director for School of Education.

c.     Illness:

For absences related to illness, the student is responsible for notifying the instructor on or before the start of the scheduled class and for complying with the instructor’s modified deadline for the submission of all approved make-up work.

The student must provide an original Illness Certification (doctor’s slip) in order for the absence(s) to be considered excused and for make-up work be allowed:

The maximum number of absences should not exceed 10% of the scheduled classes; otherwise a grade of “F” for Failure will be awarded.

A grade of “I” for Incomplete may be awarded upon the approval of the course instructor and the Director for School of Education.

Current NMC Policy

Academic Dishonesty – NMC Catalog, Academic Year 2008-2009, pg. 86

Academic Dishonesty.  Academic dishonesty will not be condoned by NMC. Such dishonesty includes cheating and plagiarism (examples of which are given below), which may result in suspension or dismissal from NMC.
Cheating includes, but is not limited to, giving or receiving unauthorized help during an examination, obtaining unauthorized information about an examination before it is administered, using inappropriate sources of information during an examination, altering the record of any grade, altering answers after an examination has been submitted, falsifying any official College record, or misrepresenting facts in order to obtain exemptions from course requirements.
Plagiarism includes, but is not limited to, satisfying any academic requirement by submitting any document that has been copied in whole or part from another individual’s work without identifying that individual; neglecting to identify as a quotation a documented idea that has not been assimilated into the student’s language and style, or paraphrasing a passage so closely that a reader is misled as to the source; submitting the same written or oral material in more than one course without obtaining authorization from the instructors involved; “dry labbing,” which includes (a) obtaining and using experimental data from other students without the express consent of the instructor, (b) utilizing experimental data and laboratory write-ups from other sections of the course or from previous terms during which the course was conducted, or (c) fabricating data to fit the expected results.

Students found guilty of academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, shall be liable to suspension or dismissal from NMC.  A student may request to challenge the infraction charged against him/her.  The Office of the Dean of Student Services addresses all student misconduct.

SOE Policy Information

2. Academic Dishonesty:

The School of Education prepares students to be future teachers. The teaching profession is among the most important in society and requires that the teacher model honest behavior at all times and ensure that students also practice honest behavior.

Academic Dishonesty refers to the following:

• Cheating on any examination or assignments.
• Failing to report a student who cheats on any examination or assignment
• Plagiarism 
• Providing false information to any member of SOE

Regarding academic dishonesty, students shall be responsible to accomplish the following:

• Read SOE Code of Conduct
• Sign acknowledgement of receipt and understanding of SOE Code of Conduct
• Note: Provide for exceptions for students who need supplemental instruction
• Abide By SOE Code of Conduct

DUTY TO INVESTIGATE AND REPORT ACADEMIC DISHONESTY

The Instructor shall be responsible to investigate all suspected or reported incidents of academic dishonesty. The Instructor shall ensure that the SOE Director is informed of all suspected or reported incidents of academic dishonesty.

A student suspected of academic dishonesty shall be notified as soon as practicable (not later than one week following suspicion or reporting academic dishonesty)

The instructor and student shall meet to discuss the allegation(s) of academic dishonesty.  The student shall have the right to say nothing on the subject. The student shall be provided summary information on the allegation(s) of academic dishonesty sufficient to understand the nature of the allegation(s). The student shall be provided a reasonable opportunity to present information to refute the allegation(s).

The instructor shall submit incident reports including the following:

• Suspicion of academic dishonesty
• Receipt of allegation(s) of academic dishonesty
• Meeting with student on the subject of academic dishonesty

Following receipt and review of information regarding academic dishonesty, meeting with the student and review of information provided by the student, the instructor shall prepare a written report to the SOE Director. A copy of this report shall be provided to the student. The student shall acknowledge receipt of the written report. However, such receipt by the student shall not be used to prove any academic dishonesty.