Teaching Syllabus

- Health & Illness II: Health & Wellness Concepts

Sinclair Community College

Course Number: 1600 Section: 112 Term: 21FA

Credits: 7

Room	Meeting Days	Meeting Time
1 001	M	08:00 AM - 10:50 AM
CLIN	TW	06:30 AM - 03:30 PM
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CLIN	M	12:00 PM - 02:50 PM

MVH 5W. MVH ME6, MVH OB

Instructor(s):	Pamela Hill, DNP, RN (class, lab, clinical); Jessica Qualls MSN, RN (class ,lab, clinical); Jen Barbee-Crim DNP, RN (class, lab, clinical), P. Roll MSN, RN (lab), R. DiSalvo MSN, RN (lab), D. Atkinson MSN, RN (lab) K. Fitzgerald Petersen MSN, RN, A. Hicks MSN, RN, V. Thomas MSN, RN, P.Linker MSN, RN,
Department:	Nursing	Division:	Health Sciences
Phone Number:	937-512-4195	Alternate Number:	512-4400
Use Course Mail:	No	Alternate Email:	pamela.hill@sinclair.edu, jessica.qualls@sinclair.edu
Office Location:	10001	Office Hours:	Hill- Tues 2:30-4 clinical,, Wed 2:30-3:30 clinical, Th 12:30-1:30 Zoom, Fri 9-10 Zoom :Qualls-Mon 3-4:30, Tues 12:30-2 Zoom, Th 12-2 and by appointment: Crim- Mon 3-5, Tues 3-4 clinical site or Zoom, Wed-2-4 clinical site, Th by appointment.

Prerequisities: NSG 1500 OR NSG 1400 AND NSG 1450

Other Prerequisite(s): Restricted to Majors

Course Outcomes:

Caring behaviors

Apply knowledge of human development to demonstrate effective communication and caring behaviors for individuals and families.

Nursing process

Apply the nursing process to promote health/wellness and provide evidence-based care for individuals and families experiencing prevalent health issues.

Patient-centered care

Incorporate patient and family's preferences, beliefs, and values to provide patient-centered care.

Professional behaviors

Demonstrate professional behaviors within a legal and ethical framework when caring for individuals and families.

Safe, quality care

Apply knowledge of human development to provide safe, quality individual and family-centered care

Technology and informatics

Demonstrate the appropriate use of technology and informatics to support individual and family-centered nursing care.

Gas Exchange Perfusion Mobility/Coordination Sensory Perception Cellular Regulation Nutrition Metabolism & Regulation Elimination Reproduction Pain and DiversityInflammation Infection Fluid & Electrolytes Growth & Development Health Promotion Disease/Accident Prevention Acid/Base

Tablets

Tablets are required for eBooks and other program resources.

8" tablets are preferred. Tablets need to fit into the uniform scrub top or scrub jacket

iPad mini with iOS 12 Operating System of higher

Android tablets should not be more than 3 years old

Amazon Kindles are not permitted due to insufficient technology requirements.

For help with computer, software or other technical assistance, please contact the Sinclair Help Desk at (937) 512-HELP (4357) or toll-free at (866) 781-4357. You can also visit the Sinclair IT Web site for more information.

For computer tune-ups, diagnostics, and virus/malware removal, please visit the Repair Lair. This is a FREE service for students, staff and faculty.

Computer and Technology Requirements: Click the link below to review the Computer and Technology Requirements for online courses. http://www.sinclair.edu/locations/online/computer-requirements-and-technical-support/

Applies nursing concepts and utilizes the nursing process in health promotion and nursing care of individuals and families experiencing prevalent health issues across the lifespan, including introduction to care of the child-bearing family. Total clock hours for theory: 37.5; Total planned clinical hours: 112.5; Total planned lab hours: 37.5; Clinical and lab hours combined: 150 hours.

Students are expected to participate in all scheduled course activities, complete all pre-class assignments prior to scheduled course activities, and complete and submit all assigned work by the due date and time. For in-person sections, attendance is expected at each class meeting.

COVID 19:

Students should self-monitor. Do not attend if feeling ill or have a temperature. Refer to Sinclair's Covid Policy.

Lab Process: Students should report to their assigned rooms at the scheduled time.

Link for Covid Exposure Protocol:

https://www.sinclair.edu/www/assets/File/COVID-19/2020%20V4%20Sinclair%20Fall%20Term%20COVID%20exposure%20notification%20Protocol.pdf

Course Policies

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

One of the most important roles of participants in the learning community is to be open to growing and to help others grow by by naming any biases, oversights, or assumptions they observe. Students are encouraged to discuss any incidents of perceived bias or discrimination, conscious or otherwise, with the course instructor, the division chair, or with the office of the Chief Diversity Officer at SCC. Sinclair Community College (SCC) is committed to providing equitable educational opportunities and a safe learning environment for all students, faculty, and staff. View the SCC Non-Discriminatory Practices Policy . A bias incident is any type of conduct, speech, or expression that demonstrates conscious or unconscious bias and targets individuals or groups that are part of a federally protected class (i.e., race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion, or disability).

Accessibility Statement

Sinclair Community College (SCC) prioritizes accessibility of materials, content, and other components of our online, blended and FlexPace courses by following federal law and other applicable statutes. SCC respects these guidelines when creating web-based content, documents, images, audio, video, and other materials for online, blended, and FlexPace courses. Companies that provide educational content for use in SCC courses are also required to explain how their products or services meet accessibility standards. When materials do not meet accessibility standards, SCC is sometimes able to edit or modify those products to improve accessibility. However, some products are produces or regulated by local, state, or national agencies which grant professional certificates or accreditation. SCC cannot legally make changes to materials produced by these agencies, or the certifications/accreditation will not be valid. Due to specific regulations, some of the content in this course might not be accessible. If you need a different format for these materials, please contact your course instructor as soon as possible.

Students must follow Sinclair College, Health Science Division, Nursing Department, and clinical site policies. Refer to the following web pages for information regarding policies

Sinclair College

Sinclair COVID-19

Health Science Division

Nursing Department including Nursing Student Handbook

Personal audio or video recording is restricted due to concerns of confidentiality, HIPAA, test integrity, and copyright infringement. Students must ask permission to audio or video record classes. Recording is not permitted during discussion when personal sharing is expected or invited. Students who receive permission to record must have their devices in clear view of their instructors and other students.

NSG1600 COURSE POLICIES

Exams and Quizzes:

Unit exams will be administered in the Testing Center by appointment only. Lab Quizzes and Medication Administration Assessments will be administered at the beginning of lab time on designated lab days. Unit quizzes will be taken on your home computer.

If a student fails to take the exam in the scheduled time frame they must contact the instructor immediately. An alternate exam of equal rigor will be made available to them. There will be a deduction of 10% of the value of the exam subtracted from the earned grade on the exam at the discretion of the course group faculty. Example: All unit exams are 50 points. The student would lose five (5) points from the earned points on this exam. If the student earned 45 points on the exam then 5 points would be deducted giving the student 40 points as the recorded points earned.

Process for illness that delays taking exams:

1. Notify your instructor as soon as you realize you will not be able to take the exam in the scheduled time frame.

2. You will need to provide proof of illness. These could include, but is not limited, to a Provider's note, Discharge paperwork from Urgent Care, Hospital or Emergency Room.

3. You will be provided with an alternate exam of equal rigor to be scheduled when your are well enough to take the exam.

4. If this extends past the end of the course the student will receive an "I" incomplete for their grade. It must me completed with in 30 days of the next semester. The grade will then be converted to the final grade. Failure to complete this in the 30 day time frame will result in an "F" for the course.

Exam Review Policy:

Reviewing Tests with Students

1. To promote test security, students will not be allowed to review their tests once submitted. Students will have 24 hours after they take their test to contact faculty by email regarding test question concerns.

2. All students earning less than 80% on an exam are encouraged to make an appointment with their faculty. Faculty can discuss test questions in terms of concepts, not specifics. The faculty can also discuss test-taking strategies and study skills. The faculty will complete a coaching form and provide a copy to the student if not at 80% after the 3rd exam.

Attendance Policy:

Class Guidelines

Students are expected to attend all scheduled classes. In the event of an absence, it is the student's responsibility to contact their peers to obtain the missed material and assignments. Faculty will address tardiness and/or absences at their discretion. If meeting virtually, students will have video cameras turned on and be visibly present. Students may contact their instructors before class to discuss exceptions and/or modifications to the requirement. Professional appearance and behaviors are expected at all classes labs and clinical experiences.

Laboratory Experiences

· Nursing laboratory activities enhance skill performance and critical thinking, prioritizing, and decision-making. Faculty will address students absences and punctuality lapses at their discretion. In the event of a lab absence, required supervised practice, simulation experiences, and /or performance exam testing may be required outside of normally scheduled lab hours.

Clinical Experiences

Students will be required to follow institution policies, which may require masking at the clinical site.

There may be additional requirements by the clinical site for clinical participation.

Clinical experiences provide opportunities to apply the art and science of nursing with clients and families. Clinical performance and clinical assignments are pass/ fail. While these items do not add to the points that determine your course grade, you are required to receive a passing grade on these assignments and to meet the clinical objectives to be successful in this course.

Clinical orientation day is mandatory. Students who miss the clinical orientation may have to withdraw from the course.

Students whose absences exceed ten percent (10%) of the planned clinical hours may receive a failing clinical grade if clinical outcomes are not met. Faculty will address student absences and punctuality lapses at their discretion.

In the case of absence, it is the students responsibility to notify the clinical instructor of the absence. Clinical absences must be made up. The clinical instructor may use time before or after a scheduled clinical day or on an alternate day to make up missed clinical time. At the instructors discretion, a written assignment may be given for missed clinical time. Make-up assignments/clinical experiences do not erase clinical absences.

Students must follow clinical facility-specific COVID-19 screening requirements.

In the event a clinical site is inaccessible for normally scheduled hours, the clinical instructor may use time before or after scheduled clinical days or on alternate days to replace missed clinical time.

Community clinical time may be scheduled outside of scheduled course hours. Students are expected to attend all community clinical hours if available.

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Punctuality

Punctuality is expected for class, lab, and clinical. It is the students responsibility to notify their professor or clinical instructor if they are going to be late or absent. Students who are more than 30 minutes late may be counted as absent for clinical and asked not to come to clinical. Patterns of tardiness will be addressed at the discretion of the faculty. Two clinical days of being tardy will count as one full clinical absence and may be subject to clinical make-up.

Grade Policies:

Grading Scale

There are four components to passing courses with clinical experiences. The components are:

1. Achieve a cumulative 80% or higher on proctored assessments (exams, medication administration assessment, and lab quizzes).

2. Achieve a cumulative 80% or higher on non-proctored assignments(this may include but it is not limited to remote learning activities, assignments, homework, professional points, non-proctored quizzes).

3. Pass the clinical evaluation. Student must meet all clinical objectives in the clinical area to pass the course.

4. Pass the lab evaluations.

A student will receive an D in this course when they do not pass all components unless they earned an F in the cumulate proctored or non-proctored components of the course.

Grade Rounding Policy

If the cumulated grade component is .50 or greater, it is rounded to the next highest whole number (example: 79.5 is rounded to 80%).

If the grade is .49 or less, it is rounded to the next lowest whole number (example: 92.49 is rounded to 92%).

Additional Grading information

Each unit will have an EAQ attached to the content. EAQs are graded as unproctored points. You will be awarded 1 point for opening the EAQ. If you level up in the entire content area you will earn 5 points.

· All written assignments must be turned in electronically, unless otherwise directed by the faculty. The file name of ALL electronic submissions must start with your tartan #, last name first initial, assignment name in it, and the course/section and the semester. EX: 123456_petersenk_esyllabus_nsg1600.104_Sp21.doc. Failure to save any assignment as indicated, will not be accepted and may result in an assignment being late.

Late assignments will not be graded.

4) Clinical Skills Check offs will be scheduled throughout the semester. These Skills Check Offs will be performed during scheduled lab time. Students are required to have 3 documented practice sessions for each skill by the Friday PRIOR to the scheduled skills check-off. The student will use the Wufoo checklists in the course shell. They can perform and record multiple 'Practice Attempts" in a single session, however. These practices must be performed on campus for the Wufoo app to capture and record them in the system. Failure to have these three (3) documented practice sessions at the time of the skills check off will result in the student forfeiting their first attempt at this skill check off. The student will have 3 attempts to pass the Clinical Skills Check off. Second attempts for skills not passed on the first attempt will be held week 11 during lab time for your section. A third attempt to pass a skill check off will be scheduled week 16 with your instructor only AFTER the student has passed all other requirements to pass the course. Failure to pass by the third attempt will result in a clinical failure for the course. The maximum grade that can be achieved will be a "D".

Exams and Assignments	Points/Percentage	Grading Scale
Proctored Points		Grading Scale A = 93 - 100 B = 86 - 92 C = 80 - 85 D = 73 - 79 F = 72 or below
Unit 1 Exam	50 Points
Unit 2 Exam	50 Points
Unit 3 Exam	50 Points
Unit 4 Exam	50 Points
Unit 5 Exam	50 Points
Unit 6 Exam	50 Points
Lab Quiz 1	20 Points
Lab Quiz 2	20 Points
Medication Administration Assessment	10 Points
Non-Proctored Points
Class pre/post assignments	70
EAQs	30
Unit quizzes 1-6	50 points; 10 points per quiz- The lowest grade is dropped

Course Schedule for NSG1600 - 21FA
Week/ Material Covered	Teaching Strategies	Assignments Due
Week 1 Orientation, Intro to diabetes, Unit 1 Peri op, Clinical forms	Quizzes, Assigned Reading, Lecture/PPT slides, Sim Chart Case Studies, Concept Mapping, Clinical experience, Demonstration/Return Demonstration, Simulation, Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share, Role play, Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ,) Group research and presentations, Videos	Formative Medication Administration (Math) Assessment, 14 Sign and Symptoms of Hypoglycemia, Complete clinical forms for clinical partners and submit in appropriate Drop boxes
Week 2 - Unit 1 -Peri -op continued	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration: SQ Injections-Heparin and Insulin.
Week 3 - Unit 1 -Reproduction	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration: Parenteral Medications- Intramuscular Injections.
Week 4 - Unit 1 - Reproduction	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration Reconstitution. Unit 1 EAQ Due Friday of this week Unit 1 Quiz Unit 1 Exam
Week 5 - Unit 2 - Cognition	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration: SQ and IM Skills Check offs during lab. Make sure you have completed your 3 practice sessions for each skill prior to this scheduled check off.
Week 6 - Unit 2 - Mobility, w Sensory in Lab	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration: IV solutions and Equipment Unit 2 EAQ Due Friday of this week Unit 2 Quiz Unit 2 Exam
Week 7 - Unit 3 - Infection and Inflammation	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration: IV flow Rates and IVP Lab Quiz 1
Week 8 - Unit 3 - Cellular Regulation	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration: Weight Based Dosage Calculations Unit 3 EAQ Due Friday of this week Unit 3 quiz Unit 3 Exam
Week 9 - Unit 4 - Fluid & Electrolytes/ Acid/Base	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration (Math) Quiz #1 in Lab Anyone who does not score an 80% on Medication Administration Assessment Quiz. #1 needs to schedule remediation with Cecilia Bidigare, Vicki Gaffney or one of the 1600 faculty prior to your second attempt of the Medication Administration Assessment Quiz.
Week 10 - Unit 4 - Gas Exchange	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration Assessment attempt #2 opens for students that did not achieve an 80% on one of the previous 2 attempts. Medication Administration: Skills check off- IVP and IVPB in lab. Remember to have your three (3) documented practices completed prior to this skills check off.
Week 11 - Unit 4 - Perfusion	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments Medication Administration Assessment attempt #3 opens for students that did not achieve an 80% on one of the previous 2 attempts. Medication Administration: Unit 4 EAQ Due Friday of this week Unit 4 quiz Unit 4 Exam
Week 12 - Unit 5 - Metabolism	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments. Medication Administration (Math) Quiz 4 opens in the testing center for students that did not achieve an 80% on one of the 1st three (3) attempts. This is the final attempt to pass the Medication Administration Assessment. Second attempts for SQ, IM, IVPB and IVP can begin to be scheduled
Week 13 - Unit 5 - Metabolism	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments. Last Day to Drop for the semester is Friday Unit 5 EAQ Due Friday of this week Unit 5 Quiz Unit 5 exam
Week 14 - Unit 6 - Nutrition and Growth & Development	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments. Lab Quiz # 2 Foley Catheter insertion check off during lab. Make sure you have your three (3) documented practices completed prior to this lab. Clinical Evaluations
Week 15 - Unit 6 - Elimination	Quizzes Assigned Reading Lecture/PPT slides Sim Chart Case Studies Concept Mapping Clinical experience Demonstration/Return Demonstration Simulation Small Group Work/Think-Pair-Share Role play Adaptive Quizzing (EAQ) Group research and presentations Videos	Refer to Pre class assignments in shell for specific assignments. Unit 6 EAQ Due Friday of this week Unit 6 Quiz
Week 16 - Final attempt for Skills check off		Final attempt at Clinical Skills check off. Schedule with your instructor. Final Foley Check off Clinical Evaluations Continued Unit 6 Exam

Outcomes for each unit are listed on the corresponding unit module in the NSG1600 eLearn shell

To view the six (6) Nursing Graduate Outcomes please refer to the Student handbook: https://www.sinclair.edu/www/assets/File/Nursing%20Student%20Handbook%20FINAL.pdf

New Graduate Outcomes

Transition to the role of professional nurse within a legal and ethical scope that is guided by accepted standards of practice.

Demonstrate caring behaviors when providing nursing care with respect for the diversity of each individual.

Apply knowledge, skills, and attitudes to make nursing judgments and provide patient-centered nursing care of individuals and groups.

Incorporate current technology and nursing informatics to support evidence-based nursing judgment in the management of safe patient care.

Establish therapeutic relationships to assist patients/families to meet outcomes related to health promotion, recovery from acute illness, management of chronic illness, and end of life care.

Synthesize interrelated concepts for quality patient care across the lifespan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team in a variety of healthcare settings.

Due to weather related college closures or instructor unavailability Class/Lab and or Clinical may be canceled. Makeup for this missed time may be offered outside of the scheduled course time due to availability at the clinical site or at the college.

Career Community

Sinclair students are encouraged to participate in Career Communities. By participating in the Career Community events, you will have opportunities to

explore and connect with your career and academic goals

meet students with similar interests by participating in career community events and activities

engage with faculty members and employers in your career area

consult with an adviser who specializes in the programs in your career community

understand the resources at Sinclair

Watch for announcements of events.

During the 2018-2019 academic year, the Career Communities are:

· Business & IT

· Liberal Arts & Social Sciences

· Creative Arts

· Public Safety & Justice

· Health Sciences

· Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

Please join our Facebook group (Sinclair College Career Communities) or follow us on Twitter (@sinclairconnect) to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events for the career community!

For more information contact:

Sinclair's Completion Office

(937) 512-3157 or C4C@sinclair.edu

Please refer to the testing policy found in the Nursing Student Handbook

All NSG1600 exams will be administered in the testing center. The student will have access to scratch paper and a calculator in the testing center. An appointment is required to take the exam in the testing center. It is strongly suggested the exam be taken in the beginning of the testing window to prevent any difficulties with scheduling.

The Testing Center is now located in Building 10. Please confirm testing times available with the Testing Center, specifically when the last seating is allowed for a test. You should allow yourself 75 minutes for exams.

Sinclair students are encouraged to participate in Career Communities. By participating in the Career Community events, you will have opportunities to

explore and connect with their career and academic goals
meet students with similar interests by participating in career community events and activities
engage with faculty members and employers in their career area
consult with an advisor who specializes in the programs in a particular career community
understand the resources at Sinclair

Watch for announcements of events.
The Career Communities are:

Business & IT
Liberal Arts & Social Sciences
Creative Arts
Law and Public Safety
Health Sciences
Science, Technology, Engineering & Math (STEM)

Please join our Facebook group (Sinclair College Career Communities) or follow us on Twitter (@sinclairconnect) to stay up-to-date on the latest news and events for the career community!

Any student who has or believes to have difficulty affording groceries or sufficient food to eat on a regular basis, lack a stable place to live, or faces similar challenges not directly related to learning instruction that may affect his or her course performance is urged to contact the campus Ombudsman at 937-512-2205 or in room 10-424 in the Center for a full list of resources and support. Sinclair believes in offering support in these and other areas to encourage students to remain active learners, attending class, and completing coursework Furthermore, please notify your professor privately if you are comfortable in doing so (all notification is confidential); this will enable him/her to assist you with locating the resources you might need.

Sinclair Academic Policies

Visit the links below to view Sinclair policies regarding adding or dropping a course, withdrawing from college, late registrations, change of schedule, administrative withdrawal, student behavior guidelines, safety and security, and other academic policies. Understanding these policies is the responsibility of every student.

Policies for Academic Progress, Academically Dismissed Students, FERPA Records, Fresh Start Link: http://www.sinclair.edu/services/basics/registration-and-student-records/policies/
Add/Drop a Course Link: http://www.sinclair.edu/services/basics/registration-and-student-records/registration/how-to-register-drop-or-add-sections/
Honor Code and Plagiarism Policies Link: http://www.sinclair.edu/about/learning/gened/hc/
Student Handbook Link:http://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/student-judicial-affairs/student-code-of-conduct-handbook/
Policies, Procedures and Services Link: https://catalog.sinclair.edu/
Disabilities Policy & Procedure Guidelines for Students Link: http://www.sinclair.edu/services/support/disability-services/
Academic Integrity Policy Link: http://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/student-judicial-affairs/academic-integrity-policy/

Attendance

Students are expected to be present at all class sessions. It is the students' responsibility to read and understand the class attendance policy or the SinclairOnline course participation policy that will be defined in the syllabus for each course. It is the faculty member's responsibility to define attendance or participation requirements and to monitor and record the students' fulfillment of these requirements. It is a program's prerogative to have specific policies across multiple sections due to the unique requirements of that program. Attendance for traditional classes or participation for SinclairOnline classes may affect final grades, financial aid eligibility, and V.A. benefits.

Educational Support Services

You may be eligible for free educational assistance if you are enrolled for credit. Contact Tutoring & Learning Center in the Library (lower level Building 7) or call 937-512-2792. Tutoring information also is available at http://www.sinclair.edu/services/academic/tlc/.

English as a second language (ESL) course information is available in Room 10-303 (or call 937-512-3099). This is in addition to a variety of provided services, including admissions, registration and financial aid assistance for all Sinclair students who have English as a second language.

Administrative Withdrawal

You may be administratively withdrawn from a class by your instructor for nonattendance. He or she must advise you in writing at the first class meeting what attendance record would constitute cause for administrative withdrawal. If you do not attend the first class, it is your responsibility to obtain a copy of all materials distributed at the first class meeting.

Safety and Security

You may access the Sinclair Police website at http://www.sinclair.edu/services/conduct-safety/public-safety/ for information on safety, crime reports/statistics, the department's annual report, and other services. For more information, contact the Sinclair Police Department in Building 7, Room 7112 or call 937-512-2700.

Sinclair strives to maintain open channels for students to file concerns. Students may register complaints at http://www.sinclair.edu/complaint. You will be contacted within two business days.

Academic Advising Center

You are encouraged to meet with an academic advisor early in your studies at Sinclair. Academic advisors are available to assist you in understanding your degree requirements and academic policies, selecting courses, and transferring to other institutions. In addition, prior to taking any action that will impact your schedule, (e.g., dropping or adding a course) it is strongly recommended that you see your academic advisor. All advisors are located in the Academic Advising Center, (Building 10, 3rd floor Welcome Desk). The Advising Center phone number is 937-512-3700.

Other Counseling

Counseling Services
Room 10-424
937-512-3032

Testing Center

Exams are administered on a walk-in basis only at the Testing Center, located in 10-445 on the Main Campus. You must present a Tartan ID Card, driver's license, or state issued photo ID at the time of testing. You may have to wait during peak periods (lunchtime, after 4 p.m., midterms, and finals). You may call the Testing Center at 937-512-2212 to verify that your exam is on file and ready to be administered. Children are not permitted in the Center and may not be left unattended in the lobby. Please visit the website at http://www.sinclair.edu/admissions/office/testing/ for additional information, including regional center testing hours.
Access additional student services by visiting Accessibility and Counseling Services (10-424) or Student Support Services (10-421).

Sinclair Semester Dates

Click the link below to view important semester dates such as registration deadlines, payment deadlines, start and end dates for the semester as well as the last day to withdraw with a refund and the last day that withdrawal is allowed.
To learn more, follow this Link: http://www.sinclair.edu/stservices/rsr/dates/index.cfm