LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE SYLLABUS

Academic Studies

ENGL, 2322, British Literature I, 82B

COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor Name	Cheylyn Brown
Building/Office Number
Office Hours	Mon-Thurs 8:30-1:30  Note: I highly encourage students to schedule a time to meet within office hours. Please email me with your desired meeting time and the reason you would like to hold a conference. This allows me to prepare for our meeting so that I can help you to the full extent of my ability. It also helps prevent the issue of having students overlapping in my office or waiting in the hall, which could become a privacy issue.
Virtual Hours	Mon-Thurs 1:30-2:00 Note: Virtual hours will be conducted through Blackboard Collaborate. Please reach out via email at least thirty minutes prior to your desired meeting so I can be logged in and prepared for our meeting.
Office Telephone	(409) 882-3329
Email Address	Cheylyn.Brown@lsco.edu

Course Description

ENGL 2322 3-3-0 British Literature I (23.1404) Selected significant works of British literature. May include study of movements, schools, or periods. Prerequisite: ENGL 1301. AC.


Required Textbook & Materials
The Norton Anthology of English Literature, Core Selections Ebook by Stephen Greenblatt (10th Edition)
Upon registration for classes, LSCO students are automatically charged $14 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, lab codes, and electronic books on the first day of class through the Gator Book Pack. Information about the LSCO Gator Book Pack as well as responses to common FAQs can be found on LSCO's webpage. ALL STUDENTS WILL HAVE UNTIL THE SECOND DAY OF THE SEMESTER TO OPT-OUT OF THE GATOR BOOK PACK.

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.


Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:

Core Objectives

Course Learning Outcome 1	Core Objective	Associated Course Activities/Assignments/Projects
Identify key ideas, representative authors and works, significant historical or cultural events, and characteristic perspectives or attitudes expressed in the literature of different periods or regions.	Critical Thinking Personal Responsibility	Students will read and analyze a variety of texts that span British Literary movements that range from the Middle Ages to the 18th century with the intent to place these texts within their historical contexts, connect them to modern readers, and explore their impact on readers across generations. Students will demonstrate understanding and analysis through collaboration, research, and a variety of written assignments.
Analyze literary works as expressions of individual or communal values within the social, political, cultural, or religious contexts of different literary periods.	Critical Thinking Personal Responsibility	Students will engage with a variety of textual and supplemental materials to deepen their understanding of both the texts and their historical context. Students will demonstrate understanding and analysis through collaboration, research, and a variety of written assignments.
Demonstrate knowledge of the development of characteristic forms or styles of expression during different historical periods or in different regions.	Critical Thinking Personal Responsibility Social Responsibility	Students will engage with a variety of textual and supplemental materials to deepen their understanding of both the texts and literary trends of the time period. Students will demonstrate understanding and analysis through collaboration, research, and a variety of written assignments.
Articulate the aesthetic principles that guide the scope and variety of works in the arts and humanities.	Critical Thinking Communication Personal Responsibility	Students will engage with a variety of textual and supplemental materials to deepen their understanding of both the texts and their aesthetic principles, as well as an understanding of how the liberal arts fit into society. Students will demonstrate understanding and analysis through collaboration, research, and a variety of written assignments.
Write research-based critical papers about the assigned readings in clear and grammatically correct prose, using various critical approaches to literature.	Critical Thinking Communication Personal Responsibility	Students will engage in a variety of writing assignments that require the utilization of research, an understanding of the basics of grammar and academic language, and an understanding of the basics of literary theory.

Course Topical Outline

Unit One	Introduction to the Course: Navigating Blackboard Syllabus + Course Policy Review Understanding Course Expectations Intro Assignments
Unit 2	The Middle Ages Assigned Reading and Supplemental Materials  Discussion Assignment 1 Collaborative Assignment 1 Collaborative Assessment 1
Unit 3	16th Century Assigned Reading and Supplemental Materials Discussion Assignment 2 Collaborative Assignment 2 Collaborative Assessment 2
Midterm	Analysis Essay
Unit 4	Early 17th Century Assigned Reading and Supplemental Materials Discussion Assignment 3 Collaborative Assignment 3 Collaborative Assessment 3
Unit 5	Restoration + 18th Century Assigned Reading and Supplemental Materials Discussion Assignment 4 Collaborative Assignment 4 Collaborative Assessment 4
Unit 6	Research Project
Final Exam	TBD

Please see Blackboard for more information.


Major Assignments Schedule

Schedule:

Unit 1: Intro to the Course: Aug 21-27
Unit 2: The Middle Ages: Aug 28-Sept 17
Unit 3: 16th Century: Sept 18-Oct 8
Midterm: Oct 15-21
Unit 4: Early 17th Century: Oct 22-Nov 5
Unit 5: Restoration + 18th Century: Nov 6-Nov 26
Unit 6: Research Paper: Nov 27-Dec 1
Final Exam: Dec 4-6

**Deadlines are subject to change, at instructor discretion. Students will be notified of any changes via Blackboard.

Readings + Supplemental Resources:

All readings and supplemental materials will come from either the textbook (listed above) or will be provided by the instructor in Blackboard. Semester readings will be guided unit selections and may vary by student.

Assignments:

Assignments for this course will center around collaboration, research, drafting, peer review, and analysis. The majority of our work will be written submissions. In order to be successful in this course, students need:

• A strong internet connection;
• An understanding of how to navigate Blackboard;
• An understanding of how to utilize the Ron E. Lewis library and internet search engines to access academic sources;
• Critical thinking and analysis skills;
• Strong written and verbal skills.

Final Exam Date

December 4, 2023 - 12:00 AM   Through  December 6, 2023 - 11:59 PM


COURSE POLICIES

Academic Honesty

Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty. Students must be notified of their right to appeal before the academic penalty is imposed.

Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.
Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty. Students must be notified of their right to appeal before the academic penalty is imposed.

**Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.**

I take plagiarism very seriously, and I expect all students to adhere to academic honesty and integrity when creating assignments. If a student is found plagiarizing and it is a first offense, they may be given the opportunity to re-do the assignment for a reduced grade at instructor discretion (this option is for students who may have committed plagiarism due to misunderstanding or incorrect citation). For blatant cases of plagiarism, a student will receive a grade of zero for the assignment. For repeat cases of plagiarism, students may fail the course for the semester.

The use of AI to compose written assignments is considered plagiarism and will be treated accordingly. A more detailed AI policy can be found in Blackboard.

410 W Front Street  Orange, Texas  Phone: 409/883-7750  Fax: 409/882-5096 A Member of the Texas State University System An Equal Opportunity EmployerAIPolicy1. Use of AI as a Source: Students are allowed to use AI-generated responses from the ChatGPT model as a source for their assignments or discussions. However, it is important to acknowledge the AI source when citing it in your work. This includes providing the necessary information such as the name of the AI (ChatGPT) and stating that the information was obtained from an AI language model. In addition to citing the AI source, it is essential to include the parameters or instructions provided to the AI device to provide context for the generated response.2. Academic Integrity: While AI technology can provide valuable insights and assistance, it is essential to maintain academic integrity when using AI-generated content. Plagiarism, including directly copying AI-generated responses without proper citation, is strictly prohibited. Students should use AI-generated content as a supplement to their own analysis, critical thinking, and research. 3. Critical Evaluation: When using AI-generated responses, students should critically evaluate the information provided and consider it as one potential perspective among others. AI models like ChatGPT are trained on a vast amount of data, but they may not always produce accurate or up-to-date information. Students are encouraged to cross-reference information obtained from AI sources with reliable and credible academic resources. 4. Authentic Student Work: Assignments, papers, and assessments should primarily reflect the original thoughts, analysis, and research of the individual student. While AI can provide guidance and ideas, students should ensure that the final work demonstrates their own understanding and effort. Overreliance on AI-generated content may compromise the authenticity and educational value of the assignment. 5. Responsible Use of AI: Students should use AI technology responsibly and ethically. This includes refraining from using AI to engage in harmful or unethical activities, such as generating false information, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behaviors. The use of AI should align with the principles of academic integrity, honesty, and respect for others. 6. Consult Course Instructor: If students have questions or concerns about the use of AI-generated content in their assignments, it is recommended to consult the course instructor for guidance and clarification. The instructor can provide specific instructions and guidelines regarding the acceptable use of AI as a source within the context of the course


Electronic Communication

LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.

LSCO students are required to use either their LSCO Blackboard account or their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.

For this course, please do not use Blackboard messaging. I do not check these messages and will not see your communication. I prefer that all student inquiries/concerns are emailed to me directly.

I also utilize Blackboard Announcements to communicate to the entire class. If there are changes to deadlines, office hours, or anything else that will have an impact on everyone, I will post an announcement. This is also where I check in to help keep students on track. Students need to check announcements regularly to avoid missing important course information.


Attendance Requirements

Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun "attending" and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as "not attending" a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course, negatively affecting their financial aid eligibility and disbursement.

Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.

Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend a certain number of classes as required by the instructor. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.

While this is an online course and does not require you to report to a specific location multiple times a week, students are still expected to be signing in regularly and participating in the course. A large part of what we will be doing this semester will be collaborative, so it is essential that you are logging in every day. 

Due to the collaborative nature of our study, failure to participate in course work could result in the student being dropped from and/or failing the course. Please note that simply signing in will not count as attending. Students must be regularly submitting assignments as well (occasionally turning in assignments does not count).

If an extenuating circumstance arises such as hospitalization, serious illness, etc. that will affect the student's ability to participate in the course, it is the student's responsibility to contact the instructor as soon as possible to decide the best course of action moving forward.


Make-up Work Policy

Late work will not be accepted for this course. It is every student's responsibility to keep track of deadlines and manage their time responsibly. Should a student miss a deadline, they will receive a zero for the assignment.

If a student has an extenuating circumstance that will prevent them from meeting a deadline, it is their responsibility to inform the instructor prior to the due date. Reaching out after the deadline will not excuse late work.

Examples of an extenuating circumstance:

• Death in the family;
• Hospitalization;
• Major accident.

The following do NOT count as extenuating circumstances:

• Lack of access to course materials/textbook;
• Technology issues;
• User error in Blackboard;
• Going on vacation.

Note: We all know that Blackboard occasionally experiences issues. Should students experience an issue with Blackboard, they have the option to email their assignment submission to the instructor prior to the deadline. As long as the email comes through before the cut off time, students can receive credit. 

It is also advisable that students compose/backup their assignment submissions through another platform such as Google Docs/Drive or Microsoft Word/OneDrive. I have had students in the past who have lost work they thought was saved in Blackboard.


Classroom Etiquette

Because this is a literature course, there may be times when we are discussing topics that make you uncomfortable and/or challenge your world view. Topics such as sexuality, religion, and subjugation often come up when analyzing literature, and this course aims to help students confront those topics in such a way that we all seek to understand, rather than judge, and respect, even if we do not agree. Intolerance of any kind has no place in my classroom. Our goal is to discuss, analyze, and evaluate ideas NOT individuals. People come to me from all walks of life, and it is my job to make sure that all students feel heard, seen, and respected. Please let's not politicize what it means to be a kind human. 

The following are standard LSCO classroom etiquette and are expected of all students:

• 
  Face-to-Face - No food, drink, tobacco, cell phones, etc.
• Online - Since face-to-face meetings in the classroom may be replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.
• Hybrid - When face-to-face meetings in the classroom are replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.

Exam Policy

All exams in this course will be in the form of an original, academic essay. Please see the above assignment schedule for information on deadlines/time allotted for each assignment.


Expected Time Requirement for this Course

For every hour in class (or unit of credit) taught in a 16-week session, students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. Example: For a 3-credit hour class taught in a 16-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 6 to 9 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 10-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 10 to 15 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in an 8-week session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 12 to 18 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit hour taught in a 5-week summer session, students should prepare to allocate approximately 20 to 29 hours per week outside of class studying and completing assignments.


Grading and Evaluation Method

Grading Method:

A     90-100%
B     80-89%
C     70-79%
D     60-69%
F     Below 60

Course Evaluation:

Participation                                     5%
Discussion Board Assignments       10%
Collaborative Daily Grades              10%
Collaborative Writing Assignments  25 %   
Midterm                                            15%
Research Project                             15%
Final Exam                                       20%

     Total 100%

Instructor Response Time

The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.


Participation Requirements

Students need to be signing in and participating to our Blackboard course multiple times a week. Many of our assignments are collaborative assignments and require communication between students. Regular and frequent engagement is critical to every student's success. No late work will be accepted. Please see attendance policy above for additional information.


Review of Test Grades

If the student has an issue with their grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three business days after receiving the grade.


Student's Responsibility

This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.


Syllabus Content

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.


Textbook and Required Materials Access

Every student MUST have access to the required textbooks by the second week of class. The student will be responsible for all assignments given. Failure to have a text may result in being dropped from the class. Failure to follow instructions (written or oral) will result in penalties.


STUDENT SUPPORT RESOURCES

Advocacy Information

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the advising office for guidance on how to identify possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.


Affirmative Action

LSCO is an affirmative action/equal opportunity institution which provides educational and employment opportunities on the basis of merit and without discrimination or harassment in full compliance with the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 503,504); Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972; the Vietnam Era Veterans Assistance Act of 1974; Article 522lk V.A.C.S.; and Executive Orders 11246 and 11758.


Title IX of the Education Amendments

LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Patty Collins, at patty.collins@lsco.edu.


Blackboard Resources

LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu and Password. For help in identifying your Username/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.

Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.


Career Coach

Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.

Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Visit https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO's Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.


Gator Assistance Services

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled technical students support for daycare costs as well as other services.

Visit https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.


Gator Success Center

Students are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring, support services, or access to an open computer lab. Face-to-face and online supplemental instruction sessions are available to help students through any LSCO course. Reach out to learning.center@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support.


Library Services

Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library's current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to lscolibrary@lsco.edu.


Student with Disabilities

Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.

Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Special Populations Advisor at (409) 882-3393 or visiting the Advising Office located on the first floor of the Ron Lewis Library Building (RLB) room 113. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here: https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Special Populations Advisor must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.


Upswing 24/7 FREE Tutoring Services

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.

Visit https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.


INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES

Campus Closure

In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange's classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.


Civility

Please be considerate of other classmates' feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.

The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.


Contingency Plans

Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and Success Center.


COVID Notification Policy

Students who have been diagnosed with COVID 19 are required to report their condition to their instructor and to the College via the COVID Notification Form. Guidance on how to proceed will be delivered to the student's email after completing the required notification form.


Credit Transfer

Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability.


Criminal Background Policy

LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Criminal Justice, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.


Drops and Withdrawals

Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.


Grade of "Incomplete"

The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student's LSCO email.

Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.


Grade Appeals and the Academic Grievance Process

Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.

An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student's ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process outlined below. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.

Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.


Institutional Educational Goals

Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:

1. Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
2. Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
3. Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
4. Teamwork (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.
5. Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.
6. Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
7. Professional competency (Technical) - Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills and that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.

MyGator and Log-In Credentials

Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: username@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your username/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/.

It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual - the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.


Policies and Procedures

LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Faculty Handbook, LSCO Student Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.


Prohibited Items in the Classroom

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.


Student Privacy

The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO's statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO's Student Handbook, page 70. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook, appendix D.