| Instructor Name | Charlie Davis |
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| Building/Office Number | |
| Office Hours | Monday and Wednesday…...…..07:40 AM to 08:40 AM Tuesday and Thursday………….07:15 AM to 8:00 AM 09:30 AM to 10:30 AM |
| Virtual Hours | I will hold virtual conference hours via Blackboard Collaborate by appointment on Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11:00 AM to 2:30 PM. |
| Office Telephone | (409) 882-3334 |
| Email Address | Charlie.Davis@lsco.edu |
| Course Schedule | Building: Lumberton Site (LS), Room: 6, Dates: 10/28/2024 - 12/11/2024, Days: TR, Times: 8:00am - 9:15am |
| Course Description | HIST 1302 United States History II (54.0102) 3-3-0
Survey of the political, social, economic, military, cultural, and intellectual history of the United States from reconstruction to the present. AC.
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Locke, Joseph and Ben Wright, ed. The American Yawp. Vol. 2. Stanford University Press, 2020. Americanyawp.com.
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
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Students should craft historical arguments based upon evidence.
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Students should analyze both primary and secondary documents.
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Students should identify the various social, political, economic, cultural, and international factors that impacted and shaped the history of the United States since 1877.
- Students should place the history of the United States in both global and historical context.
Course Topical Outline
Note: Students will need to complete many of these lessons online via Blackboard. While the class will meet two days a week, students will need to set aside time each day to complete lessons and prepare for their exams.
Major Assignments Schedule
Unit One : A Nation in Transition, 1877 to 1912
October 28 to November 08
The first unit in this course begins with Republicans abandoning Reconstruction after the Compromise of 1877. Between 1870 and 1900, the United States witnessed an unprecedented explosion of economic growth. This unit allows students to understand the duality of the United States during this transitional period. This small frontier nation turned into an industrial power. New industries allowed Americans to become some of the richest people on the planet. Business Practices and Political Corruption, c. 1870 to 1900 details these innovative businessmen and the political machines that characterized the era.
While industrialization exploded in the East, west of the Mississippi still felt like a frontier. However, between 1860 and 1900, the Old West and the frontier that had always lay on the edges of the United States would close, and as people migrated into the central plains and the southwestern United States, conflict with native tribes would spark a series of Indian Wars.
With the native populations finally neutralized, the United States began to look outward. Propelled by the Monroe Doctrine and a desire to prevent European interference in the Americas, the United States would begin to pursue a new type of manifest destiny. American Imperialism, 1890 to 1907, saw the United States gather colonies in the Caribbean and Pacific, project power, and suffer through a sort of identity crisis. This flirtation with imperialism did not last long as economic difficulties would once again turn the gaze of the United States inward. Between 1870 and 1920, a series of political movements would seek to fundamentally transform the political, financial, and social institutions of the nation. It would take a global war to draw the nation back into the international community.
Unit Two : The Interwar Period, 1912 to 1941
November 11 to 19, 2024
The years between the two world wars, 1920 to 1941, represented a manic-depressive phase in global existence. The first decade of this period saw enormous economic wealth and growing integration of American culture and entertainment, and the next decade witnessed the collapse of world markets and the malaise of the Great Depression.
The first lecture, Return to Normalcy, sees Republicans return to power and slow the Progressive desire to empower the federal government. As the conservative Coolidge de-regulated the economy, innovation and wealth creation reached new highs. The Roaring ‘20s discusses this dramatic decade characterized by economic boom and changing morals. The brutal violence and death of the Great War disillusioned people and greatly impacted literature. In addition, a new, more confident black community began to join the American culture with a renaissance in Harlem; however, this progress would meet resistance. Jazz, baseball, and cinema began to capture the nation.
These great heights of economic and cultural innovation plunged into a horrible economic depression. Lecture three examines the causes of the Great Depression and the impact of these economic and ecological difficulties. The fourth module will detail the federal government’s response to this economic implosion. Franklin Roosevelt would see Progressives return to power and begin to dramatically and permanently alter the relationship between Americans and their government.
The last lecture in this unit sets the stage for the war on the horizon, and it also attempts to challenge the isolationist interpretation of US foreign policy. During the 1920s, the United States deeply intertwined itself into European economics, and actively promoted cooperation and peace. Regardless, in the years after the Great War, the specter of communism, the rise of fascism, and the Roosevelt Administration’s desire to aid Great Britain would challenge the neutrality policies of the United States.
Unit Three : The Second World War, 1941 to 1945
November 20 to December 3, 2024
Just as the United States struggled with the economic collapse gripping the world in the 1930s, other nations faced crises as well. The Spirit of Locarno that promised never-ending peace at the end of the 1920s slowly dissolved into feelings of distrust in Europe. With Japan’s growing aggression in Asia, the rise of Italian Fascism in Southern Europe, and the growing threat of communism from Soviet Russia, Germany would likewise witness a nationalistic movement that would threaten the stability of Europe established by the Treaty of Versailles.
The first module discusses the Road to War. In this lesson, students will understand the process by which Hitler slowly accumulated territory in central Europe between 1935 and 1939. As Great Britain desperately clung to survival and Germany launched an invasion of Soviet Russia, relations between Japan and the United States began to deteriorate. By 1942, the global conflicts scattered around the world united into a truly global conflict the likes of which no one had ever witnessed. While US troops in the Pacific suffered humiliation and defeat, conditions in the United States changed. Rationing and gearing up for the war effort deeply impacted the Homefront.
By 1943, the United States took the reins of leadership and began the process of slowly chipping away at the Axis in both Europe and Asia. Module Four details the Invasion of Italy and France. It also discusses the final collapse of NAZI Germany under the combined force of the Western Allies and Soviet Russia. The final module in this unit details the eventual defeat of Imperial Japan between October 1944 and August 1945. Despite the Allies winning this global war, a new threat peered over the horizon. The growing strength of Communists in Russia, China, Korea, and Vietnam foreshadowed a new type of warfare.
Unit Four : The Cold War and Global Influence, 1945 to 1989
December 4 to 16, 2024
After the Second World War, the United States emerged as a world superpower. The post-war world quickly coalesced between the collectivists in the East led by the Soviet Union and individualists in the West led by the United States. This dichotomy between East and West immediately took shape as communism swept through Asia in the 1950s.
The first module addresses this initial phase of the Cold War. This module establishes the stark contrast between the two superpowers, and it sets the stage for the next forty years of political warfare between these two nuclear powers. Module two introduces students to the development of US culture and consumerism. It also discusses the fear of communist spies and espionage damaging national security. As mentioned by George Kennan, communists would exploit the internal hypocrisies and racial problems in America to destabilize our government and convince US citizens to distrust and hate their country.
Module three addressed the struggle for legal and social equality that took place in the 1950s and 60s. It also recounts the violence and disruptions that occurred during that decade. Of course, the Apollo moon landing, which occurred at the end of the decade demonstrated the nation’s ability to overcome obstacles and work together to achieve greatness. Module four returns to international affairs as tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States threaten global existence. Involvement in South Asia turns into the Vietnam Conflict. The final lesson details the malaise and national depression which set in after the fall of a president and the military defeat in Vietnam. Nevertheless, the module ends with the triumphant conclusion of the Cold War and the resurgence of American confidence.
We will end the course by discussing the major events of the last thirty years. Left without an international foil, US foreign policy lost focus, and domestic issues consumed the nations attention until September 11, 2001. As a new century dawns, the US finds itself equally divided. While a resurgence of communist agitators threatens internal stability, many question the relevance of the US Constitution.
Final Exam Date
December 13, 2024 - 12:00 AM Through December 17, 2024 - 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.
Students who plagiarize and cheat on assignments will receive zero (0) points for the assignment and a written warning not to repeat this behavior. Subsequent theft may result in more severe penalties.
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.
For prompt and accurate communication, please include your name, course, and section number in all communications.
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.
Make-up Work Policy
Major Assignments:
Examinations:
If a student cannot attend class on an exam day, they must contact me before the exam. I will do my best to accommodate their schedule and find another date for them to complete the test.
If a student misses an exam day without communicating with me beforehand, they will have three (3) calendar days to contact me and re-schedule their exam. However, I will only allow this to occur once without penalty. If a student misses a second test without contacting me, I will deduct 10% for each additional day the student has to prepare. After the second missed exam without contacting me, I will not allow the student to take the test.
Discussions (If applicable):
I will accept late submissions on discussion assignments, but I will deduct 10% for each day the assignment is late (including weekends).
Book Reviews, and/or Term Papers:
I will not accept late submissions for these assignments.
Minor Assignments:
Lecture Quizzes:
I will accept these short multiple-choice assignments without penalty as long as the student completes them before the unit exam. For example, I will accept Lecture Quiz 01.01 as long as the student submits it before the scheduled Unit One exam.
Classroom Etiquette
Exam Policy
Online/Hyflex Students:
Students will need to use Respondus Lockdown browser and a webcam to access their examinations off campus. Students will have a testing window to accommodate their schedules to take their exams. Students may take each exam twice; however, I will average the two attempts to calculate your final grade.
Testing Windows:
Oct. 26 to Dec.............................................................................US Presidents, 1877 to 2012
Nov. 04 to 11.......................................Unit 01.00 Exam : A Nation in Transition, 1877 to 1912
Nov. 20 to 25 ......................................Unit 02.00 Exam : The Interwar Period, 1920 to 1940
Dec. 04 to 09. ..................................Unit 03.00 Exam : The Second World War, 1941 to 1945
Dec. 11 to 16.................Unit 04.00 Exam : The Cold War and Global Influence, 1945 to 1989
Dec. 12 to 17.................................................................................................Final Examination
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
All students will begin the course with zero (0) points. This means that your grade in Blackboard will initially be an “F”. As students complete assignments, these points will add up. As you accumulate points, your grade will improve based on the grading scale shown below. In addition, students must obtain at least 450 points and attempt every required assignment to earn an A in the course.
Grading Scale:
A 450 to 500 points
B 400 o 449 points
C 399 to 350 points
D 300 to 349 points
F 0 to 299 points
Student Evaluation:
Assignment Point Value Percentage of the Final Grade
Unit Examinations (4) 50 points each 40%
Book Review (1) 100 points 20 %
Lecture Quizzes (22) 5 points each 23%
President Exam (1) 85 points 17 %
Final Exam 60 points 12 %
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 course is 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 the student has an issue with his/her grade, the student must contact the instructor 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.
Equal Opportunity to Educational Programs
Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate against any person regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in admissions, educational programs, student activities or employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Accessibility Coordinator at (409) 882-3393.
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, Joseph Hargrave, at Joseph Hargrave@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.
OASIS (formerly) 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 Accessibility Coordinator at (409) 882-3393 or visit the Advising Office. 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.
Students with questions about the accommodations they receive in class should contact their instructor or the Accessibility Coordinator.
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.
Credit Transfer
Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability. Refer to the LSCO Catalog for details on how to handle and resolve transfer disputes with public institutions of higher education in Texas.
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 Court Reporting, 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 at least 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 (Complaints Related to Earned Grades)
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:
- Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
- Communication (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express of ideas through written, oral and visual communication.
- Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.
- 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.
- 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.
- Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) - Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
- 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 Administrative Policies and Procedures Manual, LSCO Faculty Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.
Prohibited Items in the Classroom
No food or tobacco (including smokeless) 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 Complaints (excluding Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)
Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process excluding Safety, Harassment, or Title IX
LSCO believes that all matters involving a staff member (non-instructor) OR an instructor are best resolved directly with the employee. Should it not be resolved at that level, access and complete the Student Complaint Intake form within five (5) business days from the date of the offense. The Student Complaint Intake Form can be found in any of these locations:
- LSCO Website (Current Students)
- LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints)
- MyGator Card
- Blackboard (Student Resources, Student Services, Student Resources)
After a student completes the Student Complaint Intake Form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee unrelated to the offense and provided guidance on how to proceed with the Complaint process.
Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process.
Student Complaints (involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)
Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX:
Students who have experienced a safety, harassment, or title IX event should access and complete the Title IX/Clery: Anonymous Reporting Form found in any of these locations:
- LSCO Website (Sexual Misconduct & Title IX)
- LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints)
- MyGator Card
- Blackboard (Student Resources, Student Services, Student Resources)
After a student completes the intake form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee and provided guidance on how to proceed.
Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process.
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 Catalog. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook.