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University Policy Statements and Documentation

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Course: CFE Training Course
Book: University Policy Statements and Documentation
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Date: Saturday, May 18, 2024, 11:56 PM

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Attention Students: This book contains all required university policy statements and documentation. Review the attached statements before completing the Syllabus and Policy Statement Validation activity and moving on to the course materials.

Notice: You must click through each chapter of this book before accessing the Course Syllabus and Policy Statements Validation activity.

Table of contents

Academic Continuity Plan

The Academic Continuity Plan is an action plan to continue meaningful academic instruction in the event of a natural disaster or similar emergency. There are three phases - Monitor, Remote, and Closure. When implemented, the course format, or the format of instruction, may be modified to enable completion of the course through other means.  Refer to the University’s emergency banner on the main webpage to determine the status of the Academic Continuity Plan (Monitor, Remote, or Closure).

For a downloadable copy of the Academic Continuity Plan, please refer to the document below.

Academic Calendar

Each course is required to provide students with access to the most up-to-date version of the university Academic Calendar. Though a copy of the calendar for the current semester will be posted with your course syllabus, the academic calendars for the current and future calendar year can be located in the Registration & Dates: Academic Calendar section of the Office of the Registrar's website.  

Academic Integrity, Student Code of Conduct, and Plagiarism

Academic Dishonesty

Students are expected to maintain the highest standards of academic integrity. Behavior that violates these standards is not acceptable. Examples are the use of unauthorized material, communication with fellow students during an examination, attempting to benefit from the work of another student, and similar behavior that defeats the intent of an examination or other classwork. Cheating on examinations, plagiarism, improper acknowledgment of sources in essays, and the use of a single essay or paper in more than one course without permission are considered very serious offenses and shall be grounds for disciplinary action as outlined by Southeastern Louisiana University's Academic Integrity policy. 


Student Code of Conduct

The Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability (OSAA) is responsible for administering a campus-wide student disciplinary system that is student-centered and based on educational and developmental principles. OSAA strives to uphold community standards while respecting the rights of the individual. Students are expected to familiarize themselves with the Student Code of Conduct and University Policies and to conduct themselves in a manner that supports the educational mission of the University, as well as comply with University rules.


Detection of Plagiarism 

Students agree by taking this course that all required papers may be subject to submission for textual similarity to Turnitin for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted papers will be included as source documents in the course or university repository solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such papers.

For more information on using Turnitin in Moodle as a student, please see the Using Turnitin with Moodle as a Student resource page. 

Use of Turnitin is subject to the Terms of Use posted on the Turnitin website. 

Accommodations and Student Accessibility Services

Accommodations for Disability

If you are a qualified student with a disability seeking accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act, you are required to self-identify with the Office of Student Accessibility Services, Tinsley Hall, room 102. No accommodations will be granted without documentation from the Office of Student Accessibility Services. The deadline for registering or making accommodation changes is two weeks prior to the start of the Final Exam period. Any requests received after the deadline will generally be considered for the following semester.

For more information on student accommodations please visit the Student Accessibility Services website. 

Student Behavior in the Classroom

Student Behavior and Classroom Decorum

Free discussion, inquiry, and expression are encouraged in this class. Classroom behavior that interferes with either the instructor’s ability to conduct the class or the ability of students to benefit from the instruction is not acceptable. Examples may include:

  • routinely entering class late or departing early
  • use of communication devices, or other electronic devices
  • repeatedly talking in class without being recognized
  • talking while others are speaking
  • or arguing in a way that is perceived as “crossing the civility line.”

Classroom behavior that is deemed inappropriate and cannot be resolved by the student and the faculty member may be referred to the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability for administrative or disciplinary review as per the Student Code of Conduct.

For more information on the Student Code of Conduct, or the Office of Student Advocacy and Accountability, please see the Division for Student Affairs website.

Children in Classroom

The classroom is not a place for children or other family members and students are not to bring their family members for daycare or babysitting. For more information, please see the Casual Visitors Policy.

Communication and Netiquette Guidelines

It is important to recognize that even in email or Moodle you are in fact in an extension of a classroom, and certain behaviors are expected when you communicate with both your peers and your instructors. These guidelines for online behavior and interaction are known as netiquette.

General Guidelines

When communicating online, you should always:

  • Treat your instructor and classmates with respect in email or any other form of communication
  • Always use your professors’ proper title: Dr. or Prof., or if in doubt use Mr. or Ms.
  • Unless specifically invited, do not refer to your instructor by first name
  • Use clear and concise language
  • All college level communication should have correct spelling and grammar (this includes discussion boards)
  • Avoid slang terms such as “wassup?” and texting abbreviations such as “u” instead of “you”
  • Use standard fonts such as Ariel, Calibri or Times new Roman and use a size 10 or 12 pt. font
  • Avoid using the caps lock feature AS IT CAN BE INTERPRETED AS YELLING.
  • Avoid the use of emoticons such as :) or 😁
  • Be cautious when using humor or sarcasm as tone is sometimes lost in an email or discussion post and your message might be taken seriously or sound offensive.
  • Be careful with personal information (both yours and that of another student)
  • Do not send confidential information via email

Email Etiquette

When you send an email to your instructor, teaching assistant, or classmates, you should:

  • Use your Southeastern Louisiana University assigned email (@selu.edu) email address for all class communication
  • Use a descriptive subject line 
  • Be brief, but include necessary information
  • Avoid attachments unless you are sure your recipients can open them
  • Avoid HTML in favor of plain text
  • Sign your message with your name and return email address
  • Think before you send the email to more than one person—does everyone really need to see your message?
  • Be sure you REALLY want everyone to receive your response when choosing to “reply all”
  • Be sure the message author intended for the information to be shared before choosing to “forward” the message

Discussion and Forum Nettiquette and Guidelines

When posting on a Discussion Board or Forum in your class, you should:

  • Make posts that are on-topic and within the scope of the course material
  • Take your posts seriously and review and edit your posts before sending
  • Be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment
  • Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source
  • Be sure to read all messages in a thread before replying
  • Do not repeat someone else’s post without adding something of your own to it
  • Avoid short, generic replies such as, “I agree”—you should include why you agree or add to the previous point
  • Always be respectful of all opinions even when they differ from your own
  • When you disagree with someone, express your differing opinion in a respectful and non-critical way
  • Do not make personal or insulting remarks
  • Be open-minded when reading other posts

Security

Remember that your password is the only thing protecting you from pranks or more serious harm.

  • Do not share your password with anyone
  • Change your password if you think someone else might know it
  • Always log out when you are finished using the system

FERPA Student Privacy

Southeastern is dedicated to protecting the privacy of all students. Certain content obtained through the video and audio recording of classes may be classified by the Family Educational and Privacy Act (FERPA) as an educational record.  Such records are protected by the guidelines established by FERPA and require your written consent for 3rd party disclosure. An overview of these guidelines can be found on the website of the U.S. Department of Education with additional information available through Southeastern’s Center for Faculty Excellence.

Lecture Capture and FERPA

Certain content obtained through the video and audio recording of classes may be classified by the Family Educational and Privacy Act (FERPA) as an educational record.  Such records are protected by the guidelines established by FERPA and require your written consent for 3rd party disclosure. An overview of these guidelines can be found on the website of the U.S. Department of Education with additional information available through Southeastern's Center for Faculty Excellence.

Reporting Sexual Misconduct and Title IX

If you would like to report a sexually oriented crime, please be aware that the University Policy regarding Victims of Sexual Misconduct is located online at: http://www.southeastern.edu/resources/policies/assets/sexual_misconduct.pdf as well as the University Student Handbook at: http://www.southeastern.edu/admin/stu_affairs/handbook/index.html.  

The policy includes definitions of the various sexually-oriented offenses prohibited by Southeastern as well as the reporting options for victims and the process of investigation and disciplinary proceedings of the University. For more information, log onto: http://www.southeastern.edu/about/titleix/report/index.html.

Southeastern faculty and staff are committed to supporting our students and upholding gender equity laws as outlined by Title IX. Please be aware that if you choose to confide in a faculty or staff member regarding an issue of sexual misconduct, dating violence, or stalking, we are obligated to inform the University's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX Coordinator, who can assist you in connecting with all possible resources both on- and off-campus.

If you would like to speak with someone confidentially, the Student Counseling Center (985-549-3894) and the Student Health Center (985-549-2242) are both confidential resources.

Face Mask/Coverings Policy

The University reserves the right to require that face-coverings or masks be worn on campus when required or recommended by public health officials or government leaders of relevant jurisdiction, or when the University Administration deems it necessary and appropriate in response to a communicable disease or other emergency. 

For the most recent version of this policy please see the full Face Mask/Coverings Policy.

Collegiate Recovery Program

Southeastern Louisiana University LION UP Recovery is a community for students in or seeking recovery from substance use disorders and process addictions.

To learn more about LION UP Recovery, go to the LION UP Recovery website or email Recovery@southeastern.edu.

Technology Recommendations

General hardware and software requirements can be found on Southeastern's Technical Recommendations page. However, the following items are generally required for online courses:

  • Reliable and stable internet connection
  • Access to an operating computer

The following are optional but may be required for hybrid class sessions or proctored exams:

  • Webcam
  • Headset or earbuds with microphone

Students needing assistance with Moodle or any other technical issues can receive help from the Southeastern Student Help Desk. The Southeastern Student Help Desk is a technical support service for students who are using the various computer systems at Southeastern. Around-the-clock telephone support as well as daytime and evening chat support are available to students that may be experiencing technical challenges. It is our goal to support the students that use our systems so that their Southeastern experience is less complicated.

Student Technology Center

The Student Technology Center in Fayard 126, 127 and 129 hosts a number of technology services for Southeastern students. Funded and supported by the Southeastern Student Technology Fee, the STC is located in the heart of main campus and provides two computer labs with 74 computer stations that have multiple laser printers, including color printers. In addition to the labs, students have 24/7 help desk phone support; chat support; an equipment checkout service; and opportunities to receive technical training on how to use various systems at Southeastern such as Moodle, Gmail, and Leonet.

You can find more information about available services for Southeastern student's and specific hours of operation on the Student Technology Center's website.

Course Tool and Third-Party Privacy and Accessibility

Your course may require you to use a tool or third-party learning-management system to complete course work and activities. If you have questions concerning your personal user privacy or need additional information on the accessibility features and accommodations for these tools, links to this information for the most used tools have been listed below. 

Panopto
Google Workspace
Turnitin
Respondus Monitor and LockDown Browser
YouTube
McGraw Hill Connect
Pearson MyLab and Mastering
Cengage MindTap
Vitalsource Bookshelf