Please read the following terms of agreement carefully. In order for you to participate in the program, you must agree to comply with the contents of this document. Make a copy of Classical Legacy Covenant Signature at the end of this document, sign and return it to the faculty.
Agreements: I will participate fully in the program with my sincere commitment to making the program a satisfying learning experience for everyone involved. I agree to the following terms:
1) I understand that I have as much responsibility as everyone in making this a successful program.
2) I recognize that the nature of intellectual and aesthetic inquiry requires the honest and clear expression of thoughts and feelings, the tolerance of diverse ideas and perceptions, and the willingness to expand on one's own perspective.
3) I will read all assigned texts with care and on time, and complete and submit all required work by the due date and time.
4) I trust the integrity of the faculty and support academic freedom in their teaching.
5) I am open to constructive criticism of my work by the faculty and fellow students.
6) I will abstain from socially and academically unacceptable or unpleasant behavior (such as name calling, making sexist and racist comments, being dogmatic and intimidating toward others, etc.)
7) I will not participate in program activities while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
8) I understand and agree to the following terms concerning credit and
evaluation.
Credit is not the same thing as evaluation.
To receive credit in this program, a student must meet the minimum standards
and requirements. (Credit will not be used as disguised grades.) On the
other hand, an evaluation is a narrative of academic performance and achievement.
a) 16 credits for meeting the essential requirements
stated below: no partial credit will be awarded unless there are
exceptional circumstances
such as prolonged illness.
b). The essential requirements for receiving credit
include: regular attendance (minimum of 90% ), a sincere effort in
responding productively
to the pedagogy of the faculty, timely completion of all assignments (
reading and writing), clear
evidence of the effort
to participate in seminars and workshops, and completion of personal and
faculty evaluation at the
end of each quarter.
c) Students must notify faculty by the end of 2nd
week of the quarter of any pre-existing special needs, academic or health
related, that might impact
their meeting the minimum standards and requirements
9) I agree to the following procedure for conflict resolution:
Step one: Should a problem
arise, the parties involved (including the faculty) are expected to quickly
(that day or the next day on campus) inform each other that a problem exists
and to initiate a frank and open discussion. Claims such as "I am not the
only one who is having the problem, ..." are unacceptable, unless those
others also come forward with the complaint.
Step two: If this initial attempt
at resolution is not successful, a neutral third party will be asked to
mediate and seek a resolution within the program.
Step three: If step two is not
successful, the neutral third party will ask the responsible Academic Dean
to mediate in seeking resolution.
Your agreement to this covenant is required for your participation in
the program. Participation in this program assumes a commitment to
the above process; unilateral actions or statements, discussions with other
parties, outside appeals of any kind are not acceptable until this internal
process is completed.
Classical Legacy Covenant Signature
I agree to the terms specified in the covenant and to address our work
and lives in the program together with good humor, mutual respect and cooperation.
____________________________________
Name (please print)
____________________________________ _____________
(Signature) (Date)