Course Description: The goal of the Longwood Seminar is to develop citizen leaders for the common good by promoting critical thinking and analysis in all aspects of the students’ lives and by developing the knowledge and skills that lead to college success. This course counts as one semester credit.
Course Objectives: Upon completion of this course students should:
Professor: Dr. M. Leigh Lunsford. For Dr. Lunsford's office location, phone number, email address, schedule (including office hours), and other general information, go to her homepage: http://www.mathspace.com/Lunsford/
Peer Mentor: Ms. Amanda K. Shankle (Mathematics, Secondary Education Major) Meeting Times and Locations: Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00-10:50 a.m., Ruffner 352 (through October 8th only) Readings: Required:
Recommended:
Determination of Course Grade: Your grade will be based on class participation and various assignments as follows:
Important Dates to Note:
OctClass Pace/Assignments: There is a link above to the Class Pace/Assignments page which details what topics we will cover on a particular day and what assignments are due that day. This page will be updated throughout the semester so please visit it at least twice a week and definitely before class. Late hand-in assignments will not be accepted, period. Attendance & Excused Absences: You are expected to attend every class. If you miss class it will most likely be reflected in your grades (i.e. you will perform poorly). It is possible to fail Longwood Seminar. The following college attendance policy will be followed: Missing 10% (2 class meetings) of class meetings will result in a lowering of one letter grade. Missing 25% (4 class meetings, for any reason) of class meetings will result in an automatic “F” for the course, which must be repeated during spring semester. Absences are excused only for illness, college sponsored activities, and recognizable emergencies. You must have the proper documentation for an excused absence. You must also assume full responsibility for all material covered during your absence, including scheduling any make-up work. A grade of "0" will be assigned for all work missed due to unexcused absences. Make-up Policy: Make-up assignments will be given only when the reason for missing the assignment meets the criteria for an excused absence (see above). Except in the case of emergencies, make-up assignments must be scheduled and/or turned-in before the due date of the assignment being made-up (i.e. you should plan ahead if you know you are going to miss class). If you have a recognizable emergency, please contact me as soon as you can to discuss your make-up options. Honor System: I expect you to conform to the Longwood University Honor System as contained in the Student Handbook. All material handed in to me must be pledged. Common Courtesy: You are expected to conduct yourself in an appropriate manner in the classroom, respecting the rights and opinions of other students. You are also expected to remain engaged in the subject matter of the course. To this end, behaviors such as reading assignments or other materials during class, arriving late and leaving early, sleeping, talking, and disturbing other students (inappropriate comments, etc.) should be avoided. Cell phones will be turned off upon entering the classroom. The professor reserves the right to remove, on a temporary or permanent basis, or substantially decrease the grade of any student whose behavior becomes disruptive to the classroom environment. Rude or immature behavior will produce unpleasant results. The most serious consequence for this type of behavior may be either removal from the classroom or Judicial Board charges. This type of undesirable behavior may include, but is not limited to:
Extra Credit: Extra Credit will NOT be given - period. Resources for Students:
Office of Disability Services: Any student who feels s/he may need an accommodation based on the impact of a physical, psychological, medical, or learning disability should contact me privately. If you have not already done so, please contact the Office for Disability Services (395-2391) to register for services. Class Topics: The following is a list of topics that have been used in recent Longwood Seminar classes. The actual topic for each day will be chosen by the instructor with the help of the peer mentor and the class. Please see the Class Pace/Assignments Page for the latest information.
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