For full description of UK academic policies regarding excused absences and their verification, religious observances, prep days and reading days, accommodations due to disability, and non-discrimination and Title IX compliance, please see the link below.
https://provost.uky.edu/proposals/guidance-course-proposals/standard-academic-policy-statements
Unexcused absences will result in a decrease in the attendance grade and cannot be made up. Unexcused or late work may be submitted but can be subject to a 5% penalty per day up to 20%.
Per university policy, students shall not plagiarize, cheat, or falsify or misuse academic records. Students are expected to adhere to University policy on cheating and plagiarism in all courses.
Please see the link below for the university policies on academic offenses for official descriptions of cheating and plagarism and the processes and penalties for violations of the policies.
https://provost.uky.edu/proposals/guidance-course-proposals/academic-offenses
Members of the course are entitled to learn from each other in an open and welcoming environment regardless of their racial, ethnic, gender, and sexual identities. Conduct that is not respectful of these identities or of the national origin, religion, and political beliefs students and instructors will not be tolerated. Please report any concerning conduct to the instructor.
For information about reporting bias, harassment, or other issues or seeking accommodations, please see https://ieeo.uky.edu/contact-us.
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Transmission of COVID-19 and other airborne respiratory illnesses is an important issue, especially during fall and winter months. The instructor and students are entitled to practices that reduce transmission including, and not limited to, wearing a high-quality mask and social distancing.
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These transmission reducing practices are optional but the instructor encourages them. If COVID-19 or another airborne illness is a specific risk to a student or a student has any concerns about classroom policies, please contact the instructor as soon as possible.
For a list of university resources for students, please see the link below.
https://studentsuccess.uky.edu/get-help
See the link below for resources on classroom or campus emergencies.