University and Policies

University Policies:
Philosophy: The University of Florida is an institution which encourages the intellectual and personal growth of its students as scholars and citizens. As an educational institution, the University recognizes that the transmission of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, and the development of individuals requires the free exchange of ideas, self-expression, and the challenging of beliefs and customs. In order to maintain an environment where these goals can be achieved safely and equitably, the University promotes civility, respect and integrity among all members of the community. As stated in the Standard of Ethical Conduct, students are expected to exhibit high standards of behavior and concern for others.

Academic Honesty: As a result of completing the registration form at the University of Florida, every student has signed the following statement: “I understand that the University of Florida expects its students to be honest in all of their academic endeavors and understand that my failure to comply with this commitment may result in disciplinary action up to and including expulsion from the University. Detailed Academic Honesty Guidelines may be found at: http://www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/Rules/4017.htm Cheating and illegal use of copyrighted material is not tolerated.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES: I will make every attempt to accommodate students with disabilities. At the same time, anyone requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide you with the necessary documentation, which you must then provide to me when requesting accommodation.

“Students requesting classroom accommodation must first register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation to the student who must then provide this documentation to the Instructor when requesting accommodation.”
The Dean of Students Office can be contacted at: 352-392-1261. Information is also available on their website, at http://www.dso.ufl.edu/drp. Please speak with the instructor about any concerns.

OTHER GUIDELINES: The instructor, the School of Art and Art History, and the Ceramics Department are not responsible for student work left in workspaces, installation spaces, the critique space, the shops, or the classrooms. Projects/materials are not to be stored in the group working space. Each student is responsible for ensuring that his/her projects and materials are safely stored, displayed, installed, and removed from the classroom and critique space. Projects must be set up and removed from the critique space at the times and spaces designated for each project.

Students must check their school email accounts regularly. Students are responsible for any information, deadlines, and updates emailed to their webmail accounts.

Students should check with the instructor or another student outside of class time when they miss a class (prior to missing the class if possible), as in- and out-of-class exercises are spontaneously assigned. Students should bring a doctor’s note for any class from which they expect to be excused.

Please address any concerns, problems, and questions regarding this class to the instructor as they arise. Outside class, the instructor is available during office hours, by making an appointment for another time, or through email. Students can expect a response to email within 24 hours.

Always be open-minded when considering new ideas and constructive criticism. Critique ideas; not people. No side conversations during presentations or critiques.

Do not use cell phones or iPods (or other headphones) during class time. No text messaging. Also please turn cell phones off or ringers off during class time, before you arrive to class.

Disruptive Behavior: Be advised that you can and will be dismissed from class if you engage in disruptive behavior. Students who intentionally act to impair, interfere with, or obstruct the mission, purposes, order, operations, processes, and functions of the University shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action by University authorities for misconduct, as set forth in the applicable rules of the Board of Regents and the University and state law governing such actions. A detailed list of disruptive conducts and actions may be found at http://www.aa.ufl.edu/aa/Rules/1008.htm

Counseling Services: Resources are available on campus for students experiencing personal problems or lacking clear career and academic goals, which interfere with their academic performance. You can find out more about counseling services here: http://www.counsel.ufl.edu

University Counseling Services/ Counseling Center
301 Peabody Hall
P.O. Box 114100, University of Florida
Gainesville, FL 32611-4100
Phone: 352-392-1575
Web: www.counsel.ufl.edu

Critical Dates on the university calendar may be viewed at –
http://www.reg.ufl.edu/dates-critical.html