History Department Policy on Fulfilling Class Obligations

In order to be fair to all students, the Department of History wishes to clarify its policy regarding class obligations:

You are expected to attend all class meetings, and to take exams and quizzes at the scheduled times. You are similarly expected to meet all assignment deadlines.

As of August, 1997, all History syllabi will have a clearly stated exam and quiz make-up

policy. Students are expected to follow it.

Travel plans, air tickets restrictions, work schedules, and social activities do not constitute valid reasons for failing to meet one’s obligations in a History course. Conflicts in schedule connected with other courses or any University activity must be cleared in advance, and with appropriate documentation.

If, for a valid reason, students find that they have to miss a required class, exam, or due date, the instructor must be given at least 24 hours notice. The instructor reserves the right to require verifiable documentation in regard to such cases before a make-up or due date extension is granted.

The instructor can be reached by office telephone. All History faculty are equipped with voicemail and email so that you may leave a message at any time. You may also leave a written message at the History Office, which is located in the Humanities Building, Room 400, and is open Monday through from 8:30 A. M. until 4:30 P.M.

If an emergency occurs, whereby a 24-hour notice is not possible, instructor has the right to request verifiable documentation confirming that the emergency did occur, and at the time stated. The above stipulations represent the Department’s minimal expectations. Individual instructors may have policies that go beyond these conditions. In such a case, the instructor's policies and requirements take precedence.

ADA Notice:

Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (1973) and the Americans with Disabilities Act (1990) provide for equal access to education for all qualified persons, regardless of the presence of any disabling conditions. To request academic accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Office for Students with Disabilities 002 Albert Hall, (937)

If you have a self-identification from the Office for Students with Disabilities (OSD) indicating that you require accommodation, please present it to your instructor. This will ensure a timely discussion of your needs.