LAMAR STATE COLLEGE ORANGE SYLLABUS

Real Estate Management

RELE, 2301, Law of Agency, 80S

COURSE INFORMATION

Instructor Name Tina Rummel
Building/Office Number Online Only,
Office Hours Online by appointment only
Virtual Hours
Office Telephone (409) 883-7750
Email Address Tina.Rummel@lsco.edu


Course Description

RELE 2301.............................................3-3-0 Law of Agency (52.1501) Law of agency including principal-agent and master-servant relationships, the authority of an agent, the termination of an agent’s authority, the fiduciary and other duties of an agent, employment law, deceptive trade practices, listing or buying representation procedures, and the disclosure of an agency. TEC.


Required Textbook & Materials

Barnes &Noble webpage

Title:  Texas Real Estate Agency

By:  Peeples, Donna K.

Edition : 9TH 19

Publisher : DEARBORN F

ISBN 13 : 9781475458145


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
Associated Course Activities/Assignments/Projects
Identify reasons for suspension or revocation of a real estate license
Chapter Quizzes, Scenario exercises, discussions
Illustrate ways in which agency relationships can be created and terminated
Chapter Quizzes, Scenario exercises, discussions
Describe the fiduciary relationship that exists between an agent and his principal
Chapter Quizzes, Scenario exercises, discussions
Explain the Deceptive Trade Practices Act as it affects the real estate agent and the duties and obligations of the client, customer, and agent
Chapter Quizzes, Scenario exercises, discussions
Distinguish between dual agency and intermediary relationships
Chapter Quizzes, Scenario exercises, discussions
Summarize the mandatory Sellers Disclosure of Property Condition form
Chapter Quizzes, Scenario exercises, discussions



Course Topical Outline

WEEK 1
UNIT 1    Agency Concepts Points
Learning Objectives  
What Is Agency?  
The Real Estate License Act, the TREC Rules, and You  
Roles People Play in Agency Relationships  
Client or Customer?  
Why Study Agency?   
Relationships Between Principal and Agent  
Certification/Census Assignment 5
Syllabus Quiz 50
Chapter Quiz 100
Assignment(s) Due Date:  10-29-23 @ 11:59 pm
UNIT 2    Basic Agency Relationships, Disclosure, and Duties to the Client Points
Learning Objectives  
Agency Defined   
Authority of Agent   
Classifications of Agency   
Fiduciary Duties and Responsibilities   
Information About Brokerage Services and Disclosure of Representation  
Scenario Exercise 1 100
Chapter Quiz 100
Assignment(s) Due Date:  10-31-23 @ 11:59 pm
WEEK 2
UNIT 3    Duties and Disclosures to Third Parties Points
Learning Objectives  
Nonfiduciary Duties   
General Duties of Honesty and Fairness  
Define Third Party and Obligations to Third Party  
Avoiding Disclosure and Misrepresentation Problems   
Section 5.008 of the Texas Property Code (Seller’s Disclosure Notice)   
Material Facts  
Stigmatized Properties   
Chapter Quiz 100
UNIT 4    Seller Agency Points
Learning Objectives  
Listing Agreements  
Exclusive Seller Agency  
Benefits of Seller Agency Relationships  
Subagency  
Disclosure Issues  
Chapter Quiz 100
Assignments Due Date:  11-05-23 @ 11:59 pm
WEEK 3
UNIT 5    Buyer Agency  Points
Learning Objectives   
Buyer Representation Agreement   
Deciding to Represent the Buyer   
The Creation of Buyer Agency   
Benefits of Buyer-Agency Relationships   
Written Notification of Compensation to Broker and Fee Arrangements   
Buyer’s Broker Disclosures   
Chapter Quiz 100
UNIT 6    Representing More Than One Party in a Transaction: Intermediary Brokerage  Points
Learning Objectives  
The Path from Dual Agency to Intermediary Brokerage  
Representation of More than One Party in a Transaction  
Intermediary Brokerage  
Concerns Related to Intermediary Practice  
Specialized Intermediary Applications  
Intentional vs. Unintentional Dual Representation  
Scenario Exercise 2 100
Chapter Quiz 100
Assignment(s) Due Date:  11-12-23 @ 11:59 pm
WEEK 4
UNIT 7    Creation and Termination of Agency Points
Learning Objectives  
How and When Agency Is Created  
Important Issues  
How Agency Is Terminated  
Duties of Agency that Survive Termination  
Chapter Quiz 100
UNIT 8    Clarifying Agency Relationships Points
Learning Objectives  
Disclosure Policy  
Understanding and Developing a Company Policy  
Chapter Quiz 100
Assignment(s) Due Date:  11-19-23 @ 11:59 pm
WEEK 5
UNIT 9    Employment Issues Points
Learning Objectives   
Independent Contractor Agreements   
Employment Law  
Employment Relationships Between Brokers and Principals  
Employment and Compensation of Personal Assistants   
Relationships Between Brokers, Agents, and Subagents   
Other Compensation Issues   
Chapter Quiz 100
UNIT 10    Agency, Ethics, and the Law Points
Learning Objectives   
Corporate Values and Business Environment   
Distinctions Between Law, Ethics, and Morals   
Federal Law Relating to Conduct   
Texas State Law   
TRELA and Rules of the Commission   
Professional Codes of Ethics   
Minimum Ethical Standards   
The Bottom Line on Ethics   
Chapter Quiz 100
Assignment(s) Due Date:  11-22-23 @ 11:59 pm
WEEK 6
UNIT 11    Deceptive Trade Practices and Consumer Protection Act  Points
Learning Objectives   
Applicability: Real Estate Broker and Sales Agent Exemption from the DTPA  
Fraud vs. Misrepresentation   
Deceptive Trade Practices and Consumer Protection  
Failure to Disclose   
Damages   
Defenses   
Ethical and Legal Concerns   
Scenario Exercise 3 100
Chapter Quiz 100
Assignment(s) Due Date:  12-03-23 @ 11:59 pm
WEEK 7
UNIT 12    Implementation and Presentation  Points
Learning Objectives   
Introduction: Preventive Brokerage  
The Broker Working for or With the Seller   
The Broker Working for or With the Buyer  
Other Considerations for Buyer Agents Related to the TREC-Promulgated Contracts   
Listing Broker Practicing Nonexclusive Single Agency   
A Practical Guide to Everyday Practice: Using Rehearsed Dialogue  
Other Considerations  
Risk Management  
Chapter Quiz  100
Assignment(s) Due Date:  12-03-23 @ 11:59 pm
WEEK 8
                         Final Exam will open at 12:00 a.m. on 12-11-23 500
Final Exam is due by 12:00 noon on 12-12-23
TOTAL POINTS FOR COURSE 2055




Major Assignments Schedule

See Course Outline Above


Final Exam Date

December 11, 2023 - 12:00 AM   Through  December 12, 2023 - 12:00 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.


AI Policy:

  1. 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. Studentsare 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.

 APA style citation

 In-text citation example:

(OpenAI, 2023) Reference citation example: OpenAI. (2023). ChatGPT (Mar 14 version) [Large language model]. https://chat.openai.com/chat

 Source: https://apastyle.apa.org/blog/how-to-cite-chatgpt

MLA style citation

In-text citation example:

 (“Describe the symbolism”) Reference citation example:

“Describe the symbolism of the green light in the book The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald” prompt.

ChatGPT, 13 Feb. version, OpenAI, 8 Mar. 2023, chat.openai.com/chat.

Source: https://style.mla.org/citing-generative-ai/

 Please note that the above examples are a general framework for citing an AI source like ChatGPT in APA and MLA format. However, it's always recommended to follow the specific guidelines provided by your instructor or institution for accurate and consistent citation practices.

 Developed by the Office of Learning Technology and Distance Education Committee, August 2023




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.





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.

Please see the attendance section in Blackboard for specific instructions and for assignments that must be submitted to meet the requirements before Census date.


Make-up Work Policy




Classroom Etiquette


Exam Policy

Exams are not proctored however the Final Exam will be timed and must be completed in one setting.


Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (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. Students are responsible for adhering to LSCO's Academic Honesty policy found in the Student Handbook. LSCO's full AI policy can be found at AI Policy | Lamar State College Orange (lsco.edu)


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

Evaluation Method

Summary of Graded Work: The final grade for the course reflects an evaluation of the student’s work on the following assignments. The assignments are calculated as follows:

Assignments

Points

Totals Points

Certification email

1 @ 5 points

5

Syllabus Quiz

1@50points

50

Chapter Quizzes

11@ 100 points each

1100

Scenarios/Case Study Quizzes

3@ 100 points each

300

Final Exam

1 @ 500 points

500

Total Points

 

1955

TOTAL possible points from Assignments/Quizzes/Exams: 1955 points

Procedure for Review of Test Grades:

If the student has an issue about his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) days after receiving the grade.



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

Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor's attendance policy for additional information. (See LSCO Student Handbook, Class Attendance.)




Review of Test Grades

If a student has an issue with his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) 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

Mental Health Resources

TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform that is available 24/7 for all non-dual credit enrolled LSCO students. There is no cost to eligible students for this service. TimelyCare’s providers offer emotional support, mental health counseling, health coaching, psychiatry, and basic needs support. Non-Dual Credit students enrolled in classes can log in to the TimelyCare website or app available at timelycare.com/LSCO.


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.