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.
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Name (please print)
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(Signature) (Date)