DACC Syllabus Supplement
Student Support and Institutional Information (a supplement to the Master Syllabus)
http://dacc.nmsu.edu/studentsupportandinstitutionalinformation/
Academic Misconduct & Disruptive Behavior: (Detailed information can be found in the current DACC Catalog). Any academic or non-academic misconduct will be reported to the appropriate administrative official and adjudicated in accordance with the DACC Student Code of Conduct.
Academic Planning: Students are responsible to partner with their academic advisor(s) to plan each course into an academic program toward the completion of their program. The DACC and NMSU Catalogs, degree plans, and the STAR degree audit system, http://degreeaudit.nmsu.edu, are the tools needed to develop this plan. Students who are undecided on a major should work closely with the DACC Academic Advising Center, DASR 103, (575) 527-7519.
Bookstore: The bookstore is open from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday and is located in room DAAR 102 at the East Mesa Campus and DACL 170 at the Central Campus. In addition to textbooks, the bookstore sells calculators, educational supplies, and other types of merchandise. To receive information on extended hours during registration periods for fall and spring semesters call (575) 527-7692.
Canvas LMS Accessibility: Canvas provides a user experience that is easy, simple, and intuitive. Special attention has been paid to making Canvas screen-readable. The Rich Content Editor encourages users to create accessible content pages (i.e. text formatting is accomplished using styles). Canvas is designed to allow limited customization of colors and schemes to be accessible for all users. The National Federation of the Blind granted Canvas the Gold Level Web Certification in 2010. Find more information by visiting the Canvas Voluntary Product Accessibility Template (VPAT). Wherever possible, YouTube video has been used in this course so that the auto-captioning feature can be used. Video announcements will be accompanied by text that includes the important points.
Career Services: Through a variety of services, the Career Services Office, located in room DASR 111, assists students in achieving this goal. Students are advised to contact the office early in their first semester at DACC, in order that they might familiarize themselves with the services available and have adequate time to explore career options. For more information, call (575) 527-7538.
Cell Phones: As a courtesy to your fellow classmates, it is important that you refrain from talking during lecture so that others can hear. iPods, CD players, beepers, etc. must be turned off during class. Cell phones are to be either turned off, put on vibrate, or on silent and should only be used during an extreme emergency. If your job requires that you be on call during class time, please speak with me at the beginning of the semester.
Counseling Assistance: Student concerns can be addressed with the help of the counselors. Counselors are licensed by the State of New Mexico and are available by appointment to assist students with academic, personal and career concerns. Counselors are located at the East Mesa Campus, DASR Room 104A or at Central Campus, DAMA Room 117, appointments can be scheduled by calling (575) 527-7548. More information regarding DACC counseling services can be found at: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/counseling/.
Course Transferability: Find out how a course fits into your NMSU bachelor’s degree by consulting with your academic advisor or the academic department at NMSU that offers the degree. General education courses at NMSU/DACC can be identified by the G suffix. For more information, contact the DACC Academic Advising Center at (575) 528-7272 or visit with your advisor to see how this course transitions to NMSU.
Emergency Alert System: For inclement weather notices or handling of other emergencies, Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages can be found at: http://safety.nmsu.edu/emergency.htm. You may also sign up for alerts once you are on that page. (Click “Emergency Students” tab. Click on the yellow section, “Sign up for NMSU ENS Alerts.”)
Financial Aid: As an open-door institution, DACC is committed to providing equal educational opportunities to students regardless of personal, economic, or social conditions. This commitment means helping students overcome financial barriers in getting the education they seek (DACC Catalog). As you may be eligible for financial aid, stop by the Financial Aid office at the East Mesa Campus in Room DASR 109 or call (575) 527-7696 for additional information.
You must attend classes to receive financial aid. If you stop attending or drop any course(s) you may be required to repay all or part of the financial aid received.
Grade Appeal: If you have questions or concerns with the final grade you receive in a course, you may file a grievance. You will need to follow the procedure outlined in the current DACC Student Handbook, which can be found at the end of the current DACC Catalog.
Grievance Procedures: DACC has established policy and procedure for both academic and nonacademic grievances. If students are interested in pursuing a grievance, they can find more information in the “Student Handbook” portion of the current DACC Catalog.
Identity Authentication: DACC reserves the right to verify that you are the person registered for this course. You may be required to authenticate your identity by providing at least one form of government-issued identification and/or by attending one or more mandatory meetings. Misrepresentation of an academic or non-academic nature is a serious violation of the Student Code of Conduct and will be reported to the appropriate administrative official and adjudicated in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct. If you are found responsible for violating the Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary sanctions will be imposed including disciplinary probation, suspension, expulsion, and/or dismissal. Disciplinary sanctions may appear on your official academic transcript.
Library Services: The library system offers a variety of resources in both print and non-print formats, and promotes leading-edge technology and electronic resources. The student college I.D. serves as a library card for checking out books, which are loaned for three weeks. If you would like more information, contact the Library Media Center at (575) 527-7555 or the East Mesa Library at (575) 528-7260 or the library at your campus. You can also visit the Library website.
Midterm Grades: Midterm grades will be made available. It is the student’s responsibility to review their grade at midterm and take appropriate action if necessary, keeping in mind the add/drop deadlines as they are listed in the current DACC Schedule of Classes.
Office of Institutional Equity – Services for Students with Disabilities: Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) covers issues relating to disability and accommodations. If a student has questions or needs an accommodation in the classroom (all medical information is treated confidentially), contact:
DACC Counseling & Services for Students with Disabilities
Central Campus – DAMA Room 117
East Mesa Campus – DASR Room 104A
Phone: (575) 527-7548
Email: ssddacc@nmsu.edu
Website: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/ssd/
More information may be obtained from the SSD office at the East Mesa Campus, DASR Room 104A or Central Campus, DAMA Room 117 (575) 527-7548, or the student services specialists at the Gadsden Center (575) 882-6809 or the Sunland Park Center (575) 874-7787.
NMSU policy prohibits discrimination on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, retaliation, serious medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, spousal affiliation and protected veterans status.
Furthermore, Title IX prohibits sex discrimination to include sexual misconduct: sexual violence (sexual assault, rape), sexual harassment and retaliation.
For more information on discrimination issues, Title IX, Campus SaVE Act, NMSU Policy Chapter 3.25, NMSU's complaint process, or to file a complaint contact:
Gerard Nevarez, Title IX Coordinator
Agustin Diaz, Title IX Deputy Coordinator
Office of Institutional Equity (OIE) - O'Loughlin House, 1130 University Avenue
Phone: (575) 646-3635 E-mail: equity@nmsu.edu
Website: http://www.nmsu.edu/~eeo/
Online Misconduct: For students taking online courses, the DACC Student Code of Conduct is still enforceable. Communication that is threatening, sexual, and/or any other language that is unwelcome is strictly prohibited.
Out-of-Class Work Expectations: College courses generally require students to complete a majority of their work outside of class. A reasonable formula is to plan 2-3 hours of homework outside the classroom for every one hour inside the classroom. This formula may vary from class to class.
Plagiarism: (Detailed information can be found in the current DACC Catalog). Plagiarism is using another person's work without acknowledgment, making it appear to be one's own. Intentional and unintentional instances of plagiarism are considered instances of academic misconduct and are subject to disciplinary action such as failure on the assignment, failure of the course or dismissal from the university. The NMSU Library has more information and help on how to avoid plagiarism at: http://lib.nmsu.edu/plagiarism/.
Registration Procedures: (Detailed information can be found in the current DACC Student Handbook).
These include:
· steps to register
· late registration
· adding a course
· canceling a course
· withdrawing from a course
· canceling registration
· withdrawing from DACC/NMSU
· filing for degree
· filing for residency
Security Information: In all emergency situations, call 911. Once 911 notification is completed a courtesy call to a campus specific security guard is advisable. (Often times a guard on location is the first responder).
On Duty Security Officers Cell Numbers:
Central Campus Security – (575) 202-8962
Chaparral Center Security – (575) 386-7451
East Mesa Campus Security – (575) 202-9781
Gadsden Center Security – (575) 915-6954
Sunland Park Center Security – (575) 915-5728
Workforce Center Security – (575) 915-6194
Contact Stan Ellis or Kathy Reddington via cell numbers listed below for any additional assistance.
Other Important Contact Numbers:
All Campus Emergencies - 911
Central Campus; NMSU Police non-emergency – (575) 646-3311
East Mesa Campus: Las Cruces Police non-emergency – (575) 526-0795
Gadsden Center: Doña Ana Sheriff non-emergency – (575) 526-0795
Sunland Park Center: Sunland Police non-emergency – (575) 589-2225
Workforce Center: Las Cruces Police non-emergency – (575) 526-0795
DACC Security Coordinator: Stan Ellis – (575) 680-0258
Facilities Support Manager: Kathy Reddington – (575) 202-2445
Help keep DACC a safe place to learn and work.
Security Office: DATS 153E Central Campus, (575) 528-7029 (M-F, 8-5)
Student Code of Conduct: All students are expected to regard themselves as responsible citizens on campus and in the community. Policies and procedures concerning “Student Code of Conduct” including plagiarism, academic, and nonacademic misconduct are printed in the current DACC Student Handbook. The Student Handbook can be found at the end of the DACC Catalog.
Student Success Center: The Student Success Center offers all credit enrolled registered students FREE learning assistance in most subject areas. The center provides a comfortable and encouraging environment and peer-to-peer tutoring that assists students in achieving academic success. Tutoring is available in most subject areas to include Anatomy & Physiology, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer Software Applications, Developmental Math-to-Calculus III, Medical Terminology, Physics, Radiologic Technology, Respiratory Therapy; as well as writing assistance for all disciplines. Math tutoring is the only subject available without an appointment. For all other subjects, appointments are necessary. Be sure to contact the student Success Center for hours of operation or visit the website at: http://dacc.nmsu.edu/SSC/find-a-tutor.html.
For more information, contact the Student Success Center at:
(575) 528-7275 East Mesa Campus DAAR 201
(575) 527-7646 Central Campus DAMA 116
(575) 882-6806 Gadsden Center DAGC 104
(575) 882-6806 Sunland Park Center DASP 107
Test Proctoring: Students may be responsible for arranging test proctoring. Several departments are available to help with proctoring. The DACC Student Resources Testing Center will proctor for a variety of testing needs; fees may apply. For more information please visit http://dacc.nmsu.edu/testing/ or call (575) 528-7294 or (575) 527-7569. The DACC Library & Learning Technology division is also available for test proctoring. Please call (575) 527-7555 or (575) 528-7260 for scheduling information at a library location or call (575) 528-7007 for assistance through the Virtual Learning & Instructional Technology (VLIT) department.
Tutorial Services/Academic Readiness Center: The DACC Readiness Center, DAMA 116, offers students one-on-one learning assistance with faculty with primary emphasis on math and English. The Readiness Center provides small group study areas, access to computer-based educational software, workshops, and instructional support in various forums such as learning communities, Math and English Fast-Track Seminars, and accelerated and integrated courses. Contact the Academic Readiness Center in DAMA 116 for more information.
Withdrawal/Attendance Policy: Students are expected to attend regularly or if enrolled in an online course, regularly login for all courses which they are registered. When the number of absences or failure to login online hinders a student’s progress in a course, the instructor may initiate a statement of the student’s excessive absences including a recommendation of retention or expulsion from a class. Based on the recommendation of the instructor and with the concurrence of the course division head and the Academic Office, a student may be dropped for persistent absences or for persistent failure to complete assignments.
