MacKay's classes

 Student Responsibility:

• Claim your education; do not become a passive recipient of it.

• Come to class ready to discuss readings and ideas.

•  Participate -- you’ll get as much out of it as you put into it.

• Teach and learn from each other.

• Refrain from using electronic devices unless on a class task

Instructor Responsibility:

• Create powerful learning environments.

• Aim not to cover content but to uncover it.

• Create class climate that is conducive to learning.

• Create environments for class dialogue, discussion, activities etc.

• Elicit student discovery and construction of knowledge.

Weber State University is committed to providing an environment free from harassment and other forms of discrimination based upon race, color, ethnic background, national origin, religion, creed, age, lack of American citizenship, disability, status of veteran of the Viet Nam era, sexual orientation or preference, or gender, including sexual/gender harassment. Such an environment is a necessary part of a healthy learning and working atmosphere because such discrimination undermines the sense of human dignity and sense of belonging of all people.

Syllabi and the Student Code for WSU (found in the Policy and Procedures Manual: http://documents.weber.edu/ppm/ 6-22) are the governing documents for a course. Your decision to take a course constitutes your consent to the conditions of the syllabus and the student code. Students may access the student code through the Weber State University homepage: www.weber.edu

About homework:

If you are looking for a rule of thumb, estimate about 2 hours out of class for each hour in, with some classes requiring more and some less, and some periods of time in the semester, particularly when you are first starting out and then before exams, requiring quite a bit more. You will find the following is very important for most classes:

• a) go to class (for most who fail and drop out the first year the reason is very simple -- they skipped too many classes) and take very good notes
• b) read material assigned and highlight important parts;
• c) review book and class notes --with colleagues in study sessions--from College Confidential

About conduct in class:

• Eating/Drinking: Do it quietly and don't spill.
• Lateness: All students should be on time. If you cannot avoid being late, I do not want you to miss out on class because you fear my reaction. I will not single you out unless your tardiness is habitual.
• Electronic Devices: Cell phones and similar devices should be silenced and put away before class. A failure to do so suggests an absence of courtesy and respect, and is unacceptable. Penalties are at my discretion.
• Late papers: In most cases, I will accept papers late. Grades on late papers are likely to be subject to a penalty. The acceptance of late papers and grade penalties will be determined at my discretion.
• Absence from class: Be aware that participation is a significant part of my classes. If you have problems preventing your attendance, you should notify me of your circumstances and we can work together to deal with those absences.
• E-mail communications: I welcome your questions and comments by email. I also will accept assignments via email.