The TCU Distinction

 

Academic Policies

 

Mission Statement
"To link academic and workplace environments for the professional advancement of individuals in order to educate ethical leaders in a global society."

 

Academic Conduct Policy

• Students should familiarize themselves with the Academic Conduct Policy in the University Bulletin/Student Handbook. Any student violating the Academic Conduct Policy will receive a "0" on any assignment in question and the student's academic dean will be notified in writing.
• Writing is an integral part of the DEMT curriculum. Students who wish to use any paper, research topic, or project for more than one assignment must receive permission from each instructor. Using the same paper or a very similar paper or project for assignments in different courses is unacceptable and, if discovered, will result in a grade of "0" on the paper or project in question (for all classes involved).

Attendance

• The nature of the learning experience is such that regular attendance and participation is essential. Excessive absences can hinder learning and adversely affect grades. Students are encouraged to attend all classes. Avoid doctor/dentist appointments during class time. They are not acceptable absences.
• Each instructor may determine specific attendance policies and reserves the right to notify the Dean of Campus Life about excessive absences.
• You are expected to arrive on time, stay for the designated time period, and be prepared for class. All communication devices are to be in off-mode while in class whether in lecture or studio environments and while in close proximity to other classes in session.

Disability Policy

• Texas Christian University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 regarding students with disabilities. The full policy is available in the University Bulletin/Student Handbook or on the TCU Web at www.acs.tcu.edu.
• Each eligible student is responsible for presenting letters to DEMT faculty members from the Coordinator of Academic Services for Students with Disabilities no later than two calendar weeks following the first day of classes for the academic term.

Professionalism
DEMT majors are preparing to be professionals and are expected to behave as such in the classroom. This includes:

1. Participation - Students are expected to attend class and to be prepared to contribute. Self-awareness is crucial so that you know how best to contribute. Learning to be assertive is important to participation.
2. Respect - There will be different ideas about the material presented in class. Students can argue and disagree but you must do so with respect for your peers and for the instructor.
3. Responsibility - Professional behavior includes coming to class on time, turning in assignments when they are due and following through on commitments.
4. Confidentiality - Classes often demand participation and sharing which is personal in nature. It is important that students feel comfortable and safe in class. Students are expected to respect the confidence of their peers.

Other majors in DEMT classes are expected to adhere to these behaviors as well.

 

Grading
The faculty definition of grades, and the point system designed to indicate quality of work is as follows:

A - Designates exceptional work, 4 points per semester hour.
B - Designates superior work, 3 points per semester hour.
C - Designates satisfactory work, 2 points per semester hour.
D - Designates poor work, 1 point per semester hour.
F - Designates failure, 0 points per semester hour.
P - Passed the course.
NC - No Credit awarded for the course.