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The maximum number of absences permitted by an instructor in a semester shall not exceed twice the number of times the course meets per week. The instructor shall not impose an absence limit less than the number of times the class meets per week. No additional absences shall be allowed except in the most severe and unusual circumstances Students involved in official University functions may need to make special arrangements with course instructors who are expected to cooperate while maintaining the integrity of their course requirements and of the University policy.
Instructors will prepare course-specific policy to be used in each of their classes. Areas in which instructors are given discretion in determining how the attendance policy will be implemented as follows: instructors will determine what action, if any, needs to be taken regarding make up of missed instruction, actual number of absences s/he will allow (see above), "official absences," and consequences for excess lateness and absences. Each attendance policy must be included in the course syllabus and be presented verbally to the class at the beginning of each semester. Should a student exceed the allowable number of absences, the instructor has the option of informing the student (in writing) that a grade of "FA" will be turned in at the end of the semester. At this point, the student may wish to officially withdraw from the class. Absence from class for any reason does not free the student from responsibility for materials covered during missed classes. It is the student's responsibility to make arrangements with each course instructor to acquire missed instruction in accordance with guidelines set forth in each course syllabus. It is the instructor's responsibility to provide reasonable assistance to students in making up missed instruction. The instructor is expected to keep an accurate record of attendance in all classes. Instructors are also encouraged to keep students informed when they are in jeopardy of exceeding absence limitations and help them by counseling and encouragement to make a better effort to attend class regularly. When the instructor informs a student of an intention to turn in a grade of "FA" because of excessive absences, the student may appeal. The appeal process begins with the instructor. Next, appeal may be made to the instructor's department chair and, finally, to an appeal board composed of faculty, administration and students. All such appeals must be initiated within 14 days of the time the student is sent notification of the instructor's intention to turn in a "FA" grade. No appeal will be allowed after course grades have been submitted to the registrar. For complete Class Attendance Policy: Elizabeth City State University Catalog 1998-2000, pp. 73-74. |
