Course Manual for SPH-1090: Interpersonal Communication SPH-1090-LD09 (17676), TTh 12:30-2:15pm, Bladen 217

Includes: Course syllabus and policies, instructor contact information, general tips for course

success, and information on campus resources and programs.

Spring 2017

Tanika L. Smith, M. A.

Assistant Professor

Communication and Theatre Department

Liberal Arts Division, Prince George’s Community College

Instructor’s E-mail: SmithTL@pgcc.edu

Instructor’s Telephone: (301) 546-0931 Instructor’s Office: CHS-3211C Dept. Office: CHS-2404 Dept. Telephone: (301) 546-0926 Dept. Fax: (301) 546-7511

Office and Tutoring Hours

Dedicated office and tutoring hours for this course are on Thursdays between 2:15 and 3:15pm

(See Office Hours, Visitation, and Dropping off Documents and Communicating with the In-

structor Sections for details)

Communication and Theatre Department Mission Statement

The Department of Communication and Theatre enhances the knowledge, motivation, and abil-

ity of a richly diverse population to communicate effectively and ethically in a variety of con-

texts. Students learn to understand, respect, and adapt to others and to contribute to the aes-

thetic, political, technological, social and cultural environments in which they live by develop-

ing an appreciation for and skill in human communication, theatre arts, public relations, journal-

ism, and mass media.

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Table of Contents

Office and Tutoring Hours .............................................................................................................. 1

Course Description.......................................................................................................................... 3

Course Objectives ........................................................................................................................... 3

Credit Hour Explanation ................................................................................................................. 3

Required Text and Access Code ..................................................................................................... 3

Required Supplies ........................................................................................................................... 3

Class Format ................................................................................................................................... 3

Face-to-Face Meetings .................................................................................................................... 3

Delayed Openings and Emergency Closing of Campus ................................................................. 4

Attendance, Due Dates, Participation, and Preparation .................................................................. 4

Coursework ..................................................................................................................................... 5

About Attachments, Links to External Drives, and Writing in Comment Boxes on Bb ................ 5

Writing Guidelines .......................................................................................................................... 5

Technology, Technology Skills, and Reporting Technical Difficulties ......................................... 6

Cheating, Plagiarism, and Fabrication ............................................................................................ 6

Range of Subject Matter ................................................................................................................. 6

Major and Minor Course Assignments Explained .......................................................................... 7

About Assessments ..................................................................................................................... 7

About Presentations ................................................................................................................... 8

A Community of Learning: Class Discussions and Discussion Boards .................................... 9

Evaluation of Student Performance/Grading .................................................................................. 9

Return of Graded Work and Grade Appeals.............................................................................. 9

Important Enrollment and Grading-Related Facts.................................................................. 10

Office Hours, Visitation, and Dropping off Documents ............................................................... 10

Communicating with the Instructor .............................................................................................. 10

Miscellaneous Course Policies and Procedures ............................................................................ 11

Disability Support Services........................................................................................................... 11

Civility Statement ......................................................................................................................... 11

Code of Conduct ........................................................................................................................... 11

Code of Academic Integrity .......................................................................................................... 12

Important College Information and Resources ............................................................................. 12

Important Information for Pell Grant Recipients .......................................................................... 12

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Course Description

Interpersonal Communication is the study of interpersonal communication behavior. The

course helps the student to develop flexibility and competence in using communication skills to

enhance everyday relationships. Prerequisites: Reading and oral proficiencies or SPH 1000 and

ESL 1060 with a grade of C or higher.

Course Objectives

1. To improve your proficiency in speaking and listening in a variety of communication settings.

2. To develop an understanding of speaker and listener responsibilities in today's world.

Credit Hour Explanation

At Prince George’s Community College, for all credit courses, students are expected to spend a

minimum of 37.5 combined hours of instructional time and related coursework time per credit

hour. This course is a 3-credit course. This course achieves the minimum of 112.5 hours of in-

structional time by requiring 37.5 hours of instructional time and 75 hours of student work out-

side of instructional time.

Required Text and Access Code

You need a book and access code to do well in this course. The required text is Adler, R. B. and

Proctor III, R. F. (2017). Looking out, looking in, (15th Edition). Boston: Cengage Learning.

Loose-leaf book w/LMS MindTap access code - $101 at campus store (9781305940659)

Your course’s Blackboard (Bb) site will be set-up for you to access publisher created content and

assessments directly through Bb.

Required Supplies

1. Blue or black ink pens

2. Loose leaf paper (clean edge spiral paper is acceptable)

3. An active Owl Mail (PGCC student e-mail) account - All credit students (with the excep-

tion of Howard Community College students enrolled at Laurel College Center) are re-

quired to use Owl Mail for all college communication.

4. Computer meeting standards stipulated by eLearning with access to the Internet and a printer

5. Device for video and audio recording (camera, mobile phone, laptop, tablet, etc.)

6. A thumb drive (8GB+ 3.0 drive) that can hold a compressed video file (100MB) – optional

Class Format

1. This is a face-to-face (physical attendance is required), web-enhanced (work will be obtained

from and submitted online), and flipped (students must come to class having read assigned

chapters or completed assignments in order to participate and do well) section.

2. Various methods, including small and whole-group discussions, small and whole-group ac-

tivities, lectures, panel discussions, symposiums, online forums, text readings, writing assign-

ments, video presentations, and oral presentations will be in use.

Face-to-Face Meetings

1. There are 25 meetings, including the final exam session.

2. Students who miss more than four classes risk having their final grade reduced one full letter.

3. Instruction/activities will begin within seven minutes of the posted start time.

4. Children nor guests are not permitted without a valid reason and my expressed consent.

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5. Should I need to cancel, delay, or change the location of a face-to-face session I will post an

announcement on Bb and leave a sign on the classroom door. Check Bb two hours before

meetings for such announcements. (Announcements will be delivered directly to student e-

mail. Forward messages to your mobile device if possible.)

6. If no announcement of cancellation, delay, or relocation is released and I nor a sub are pre-

sent, wait 15 minutes before leaving. You will be extended a similar courtesy concerning tar-

diness.

Delayed Openings and Emergency Closing of Campus

When the college announces a delayed opening, all classes with at least 45 minutes of class time

remaining at the time of the opening will be held. For example, in the event of a 10 a.m. open-

ing, a 9:30-10:45 a.m. class will be held. This procedure applies to all credit classes. To sign up

for text alerts such as school closings and delays, go to www.pgcc.edu, click Services & Support,

and then click the Owl Alert icon. Owl Alert is the college’s instant messaging and email notifi-

cation system.

Attendance, Due Dates, Participation, and Preparation

1. Consistent attendance, diligent study, thorough preparation, and active participation are ex-

pected and essential components of course success.

2. Complete all assignments and come to face-to-face sessions prepared.

3. Assignments are due when noted on the course calendar; no make-ups or redoes.

4. Keep up with calendar changes. They may be announced orally or posted on Bb.

5. If you miss attendance capture, you will be marked absent; see me before leaving.

6. If you miss a class or are late in arriving, it is your responsibility to get notes, handouts, an-

nouncements, schedule changes, etc. during office hours or an appointment.

7. Should you miss class and/or are unable to submit an assignment by a deadline, a verifiable,

written excuse – medical, legal, employment, or the equivalent – must be presented for ap-

proval within seven days. After confirmation of the submitted documentation, I may consider

grading the work in question, excusing the absence, or allowing for an alternate attendance

plan. After seven days, the missing work or absence will remain on record.

8. You may be allowed to make-up a missed class – not a presentation or project – by attend-

ing another one of my classes. I will grant requests on a case-by-case basis.

9. Generally speaking, missed projects and presentations cannot be made up (See note below).

10. Be present, actively participate, and take notes during face-to-face sessions.

11. Telephones, tablets, computers, and other devices which distract you or others are not permit-

ted. Silence all devices before class begins!

12. Food, gum, beverages (except water), non-religious headgear, and grooming are prohibited.

13. Attire, behavior, and language preventing learning, deemed offensive or inappropriate, and/or

that causes others to feel threatened are prohibited.

14. Disruptive students will be barred from class or suspended from the College. If your behavior

causes you to be barred from class, all work missed will be given a "0". The Student Hand-

book describes our College’s Disruptive Student Policy.

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Coursework

1. Assignments will be disseminated, completed, and collected using Bb. Deadlines are firm.

2. Paste Bb submissions into the appropriate Work Submission Box only. Do not attach files or

embed links to external drives unless directed to do so and never submit work in a Comment

Box (About Attachments, Links to External Drives, and Writing in Comment Boxes on Bb

Section). I strongly suggest you complete all tasks, except Bb-based exams, in Microsoft

Word and paste it into the boxes.

3. Head all work. A full heading includes the following in successive, left-aligned lines: your

first and last name, assignment due date, course info, and my last name.

4. Title all work. Centered titles fall two lines after headings and appear two lines before work.

5. Incomprehensible and/or illegible work will not be graded (See Writing Guidelines Section).

6. Observe current APA citation and formatting standards (See APA Writing Guidelines section

on Owl Purdue website. This is the only site I use when grading.).

7. When asked to complete work by hand, it must be neat and be in blue or black ink.

8. Typed work must be double-spaced, have one-inch margins, and be presented in no smaller

than 12-point Times New Roman, Calibri, or Garamond font.

9. Save files using this format: SmithTL_SPH-1010-LD01(12345)_AssignmentTitle

10. Assignments are not complete and will not be graded until all portions and required versions

(digital and hard copies) are submitted.

11. Even if digital submissions are not required, you must store a digital version because I may

request it. Failure to provide digital files upon may result in a zero.

12. I provide precise directions and templates – use them.

13. If you struggle with assignments or need study skills, time management, or note taking train-

ing, contact me as soon as possible for assistance.

14. If you encounter technical issues of any kind, your must report them in a timely manner (See

Technology, Technology Skills, and Reporting Technical Difficulties Section).

About Attachments, Links to External Drives, and Writing in Comment Boxes on Bb

Students are NOT to attach documents to Bb Threads, attached documents to Bb assignments,

submit work in a Comment Box, or provide links to external drives unless asked to do so. If they

do, no points will be awarded and the attachment and/or link will not be reviewed.

Writing Guidelines

1. In general, written work will be graded using a rubric which assesses work on a scale ranging

from poor/missing (no to limited credit) to weak (half to partial credit) to strong (full credit).

2. This is a college-level course. Hence, incomprehensible work will not be graded or will be

given low grades. Moreover, you are expected to use academic language and write clearly.

3. In light of this being a communication course, you are required to use APA formatting for in-

text citations and bibliographic listings. The current version is the 6th Edition. Visit

http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01/ for formatting guidelines. The instructor

will use it when grading assignments. Any deviations will be marked wrong.

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4. If you struggle with writing, you are encouraged to obtain help. Help can be obtained from

the instructor and through the campus Tutoring and Writing Center (Bladen Hall 107, (301)

546-0748).

Technology, Technology Skills, and Reporting Technical Difficulties

1. You are expected to access and use computer systems which meet or exceed the minimum

standards published by PGCC eLearning.

2. You are expected to post in/reply to discussion boards forum, download documents, upload

assignments (pasting formatted text into Work Submission Boxes and/or attaching Word,

PDF, audio files, PPT, video files, embedded photos, etc.), visit websites, send/receive e-

mail, disable pop-ups, create screen captures, and use software.

3. Obtain help early. “I don’t know how” won’t be an acceptable excuse.

4. Technological problems can occur, so never wait until the last minute to complete a task.

5. If you encounter technical difficulties, you must forward me a screen capture/screen-

shot of the problem encountered with an explanation within 30 minutes of experiencing

the issue. Without the screen capture/screen shot and explanation, I will not be able to

verify your claims, reset submission links, or consider deadline extensions. 6. PGCC is committed to providing a reliable online course system. In the event of an unex-

pected Blackboard outage or difficulty which prevents the completion of work, contact me

and eLearning Services (Accokeek Hall #346, (301) 546-0463).

7. Contact me and the Help Desk (Technology Help Desk, Bladen Hall #105, (301) 546-0637,

HelpDesk@pgcc.edu) for network and login difficulties.

Cheating, Plagiarism, and Fabrication

1. Plagiarism is defined as, but not limited to, presenting the work of another as ones’ own (in-

cludes delivering a speech, or a part thereof, written or previously delivered by someone

else,).

2. Cheating includes, but is not limited to, looking at a peer's paper, using cheat sheets, allowing

a peer to copy work, submitting old work without completing significant revisions, or com-

municating during assessments.

3. Fabrication includes, but is not limited to, creating or manipulating documents or adjusting

content or data that has already been graded.

4. Those caught cheating, plagiarizing, or fabricating will receive an "F" on the assignment in

question.

5. Repeated infractions of cheating, plagiarism, and fabrication policy will result in an “F” in

the course.

Range of Subject Matter

The major concepts and topics to be considered in this course include:

1. Interpersonal Communication

2. Identity

3. Perception

4. Emotions

5. Language

6. Nonverbal Communication

7. Listening

8. Relationships

9. Improving Communication Climates

10. Managing conflict

11. Conflict styles

Course Outcomes

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Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to:

Course Outcomes Measurable Outcomes Core Competency

1. Present orally and in writ-

ing examples of interpersonal

skills through role play as-

sessment

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.2 Communication, Information

Literacy

2. Research and analyze in-

terviewing techniques as they

relate to interpersonal skills

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,

2.3,5.2,5.3,6.1,6.2

Communication, Scientific and

Quantitative Culture, Ethics

3. Analyze perception and re-

late it to various communica-

tion settings

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.2, 4.3, 5.1,

5.2, 5.3

Communication, Information

Literacy, Culture

4. Conduct an interview us-

ing appropriate language, lis-

tening skills, nonverbal skills

and response skills

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 5.2, 5.3

6.1, 6.2

Communication, Scientific and

Quantitative Reasoning, Cul-

ture, Ethics

5. Identify and analyze barri-

ers to multicultural under-

standing

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 4.2, 5.2 Communication, Information

Literacy, Culture

6. Demonstrate and evaluate

skills for enhancing multicul-

tural communication

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 2.3, 4.2, 6.2 Communication, Scientific and

Quantitative Reasoning, Infor-

mation Literacy, Ethics

7. Evaluate orally and in writ-

ing intrapersonal skill con-

cepts.

1.1, 1.2, 1.3, 1.4, 5.2, 6.2 Communication, Culture, Eth-

ics

Major and Minor Course Assignments Explained

Following is a summary of assignments to be completed.

A. Written and Online Assessments – Multiple choice, true/false, multiple answer, written re-

sponse, and/or video-based chapter assessments wherein students must select or provide an-

swers explaining basic concepts or apply concepts to new/novel situations are used.

About Assessments

1. Whether online or paper, assessments gauge your knowledge and understanding of concepts.

2. Assessment should not be discussed with classmates, completed by anyone other than you,

and no other attempts to cheat, plagiarize, or fabricate responses should be enacted. Those

found violating this policy will receive a zero and face disciplinary measures.

3. Locating assessment material is easy: Go to the Course Content Section of Bb, click the cor-

rect module and/or folder, click the assessment title, and then complete the task.

4. Assessments are timed, cannot be completed in multiple sittings, and students should use a

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device with a stable connection.

5. If you encounter issues when completing tests, you must notify the instructor within 30

minutes and provide proof (See Reporting Technology Issues Section for details).

B. Research Projects – Analysis of personal relationships conducting research and interviews.

Presentations will follow.

About Presentations

1. The instructor will determine maximum speech length based on class size. Stay within the

preparation and delivery times allotted.

2. If you do not speak clearly and/or cannot be easily understood by your audience, at least 15%

will be deducted from your assignment grade.

3. Generally speaking, missed presentations cannot be made up.

a. Absent speakers will automatically be given a zero for the presentation portion of

projects.

b. In extreme situations, and after verification of documentation, I may allow a stu-

dent to schedule an appointment to deliver a missed presentation.

4. Scheduled speakers/speakers who arrive after their name is called will move to the bottom of

the list.

a. If time remains, the presentation will be allowed.

b. If no time remains, only the properly submitted paperwork portion will be graded.

5. Speakers who refuse to present when called will be treated as follows:

a. Their name will move to the bottom of the list.

b. If time remains, the presentation will be allowed.

c. If no time remains, only the properly submitted paperwork portion will be graded.

d. If they refuse again, steps A-C will apply.

e. If they refuse a third time, they will forfeit their opportunity to speak.

6. A closed door indicates a presentation is in progress.

a. You may not enter the door is opened for you.

b. Do not knock, peek inside, etc. Points will be deducted from your project grade.

C. Interpersonal Communication Analyses - Based on class discussions, text readings, and

personal experiences, students will answer a series of questions before, during, and after ex-

amining interpersonal interactions in media.

D. In-Class and At-Home Activities – Online assignments associated with each chapter. Direc-

tions will be provided or are listed in the text.

E. Interpersonal Communication Skills Role Plays - Each student will demonstrate effective

listening and speaking skills by participating in hypothetical scenarios.

F. Blackboard and Class Discussion Activities - Students will complete discussion board and

video exchange discussions requiring them to post for and respond to peer or instructor en-

tries. Students will also participate in face-to-face discussions.

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A Community of Learning: Class Discussions and Discussion Boards

Collaborative learning will be the norm for this course and student participation in various writ-

ten and verbal discussions will be graded. When graded, the following rubric will be used:

o (5): Excellent responses and/or questioning; thorough and well-worded, included numer-

ous and varied cited references and examples; thoughtful, clear, and precise.

o (4): Full, correct, and aptly-worded responses/questions covering major issues using at

least two cited sources and other examples. Work is good, but not stellar.

o (3): Response and questions are basic. Included minimal content from at least one cited

sources and at least one example.

o (2): Responses and questions are mediocre. Addressed some issues, but not in detail or

with any support. As a whole, responses and questions were incomplete and/or flawed.

No citations.

o (1): Responses and questions are very basic, do not illustrate full comprehension of topic,

are not reflective of a college student, not connected to a source, and/or are not at all

clear.

o (0): Student refused/failed to participate.

Students are expected to abide by the principles of Netiquette when engaging in online commu-

nication. See http://www.pgcconline.com/aboutOnlineLearning/netiquette.html for more infor-

mation.

Evaluation of Student Performance/Grading

Earn points by effectively completing tasks. Strive for high and consistent marks throughout the

course since limited extra credit may be offered. To determine overall grades, log into Bb, got to

the grade feature in the Quicklink tab for the course, and check the Grade to Date (GTD) entry.

You may also compute your current grade by hand. Percentages for final course grades may be

rounded up at the instructor's discretion. Rounding will use the first three digits after the decimal.

Grades will be based on the following scale: A = 90-100%, B = 80-89%, C = 70-79%, D = 60-

69%, and F = 0-59%

Assignments Points

Getting Started Polls in MindTap (12 @ 1 point each) 12

Check Your Competence, Adapted from p. 26 (At-Home Assessment) 28

Recognizing Your Emotions, Adapted from p. 145 (Journal and Reflection) 26

Online Exam Pool #1 in MindTap – Chapters 1-5 50

Online Exam Pool #2 in MindTap – Chapters 6-8 30

Online Exam Pool #3 in MindTap – Chapters 9-12 40

Interpersonal Communication Skills Mid-Term Role-Play 30

Oral History Interview Project 40

Relationship Analysis Project 60

Interpersonal Communication Skills Course-Cumulative Role-Play 60

Interpersonal Communication in Media Analyses 24

Total Points: 400

Return of Graded Work and Grade Appeals

1. Grades will be entered into Bb within seven days of the due date. Depending upon the class

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format, method of return can include electronic, USPS, in-person, or mailbox pick-up.

2. Keep all returned documents (or printouts or screenshots of entered grades).

3. During the course, contest grades within one week of entry and/or return.

4. You only have 30 days after final grade are posted to begin an appeal.

5. For all grade appeals, you must clearly state why you contest the grade and must make the

returned work, along with the rubric marked by me, available.

6. All grade appeals begin with the classroom instructor. However, if dissatisfied with the in-

structor’s decision, you are free to contact the department chair and/or dean.

Important Enrollment and Grading-Related Facts

1. The NA GRADE may be assigned by the faculty member to any student on the roster who

never attends or academically participates in the class during the first three weeks of class (or

equivalent of 20 percent in short courses).

2. The FX GRADE may be assigned by the faculty member to any student on the roster who

did not officially withdraw from the course but who failed to participate in course activities

through the end of the period. It is used when, in the opinion of the instructor, completed as-

signments or course activities or both were insufficient to make normal evaluation of aca-

demic performance possible.

3. Faculty are required to report the date of last attendance for each student receiving F, NA, or

FX grade(s) in order for the college to report this date to a variety of federal agencies as man-

dated. The date of last attendance is considered the date of the student’s termination from the

course, regardless of the date of grade submission. Early termination from a course may re-

sult in reduction in student loans and financial aid (e.g., Pell, VA benefits) and may require

the student to reimburse funds to the funding agency.

4. WITHDRAWAL STATEMENT: As the semester continues, I hope to see all of you staying

in my course and doing well. However, if you are considering withdrawing from this course,

your withdrawal may result in financial aid and /or academic standing implications. There-

fore, if you are considering withdrawing at any point, please speak with me before making a

final decision. I may be able to offer to direct you to help. If I am unavailable, please contact

Mrs. Ennis Allen, department chair via email at AllenEN@pgcc.edu or telephone at (301)

546-0621.

Office Hours, Visitation, and Dropping off Documents

1. Come to my office at any time, but I prefer to conference about class issues during dedicated

hours. When scheduled hours are inconvenient, you must make an appointment.

2. Do not slide messages or work under my office door. They may be trampled or mistaken for

trash.

3. Deliver all items to my mailbox (outside of CHS-2408) in a labeled envelope or folder.

Communicating with the Instructor

I encourage and welcome communication before, during, and after the semester. The best meth-

ods for and rules governing such communication follows:

o E-mail is the best way to reach me. I respond within 24 hours; 48 hours on weekends.

o Use your PGCC Owl Mail account for all communication. I cannot and will not

respond to messages sent from external accounts.

o Give messages a title, clearly state your concern/question, list your name, note

your class and time, and provide a number if you desire a return call.

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o Submitting last moment requests will not allow sufficient time for a response.

o Work e-mailed without prior consent will not be reviewed or graded.

o Telephone calls to my office can be made any time.

o When leaving messages, clearly state your concern/question, include your full

name, note your class and time, and provide a number for a return call.

o Generally, I cannot respond to calls unless I am on campus.

o Response times will are identical to e-mail.

o Video Conferencing can be used when technology allows and I am available.

Miscellaneous Course Policies and Procedures 1. When problems arise, speak with the instructor first. If the instructor does not or cannot re-

solve an issue satisfactorily, you should speak with the department chair.

2. By enrolling in this course, you are stating you have competency in the pronunciation and

use of Standard U.S. Oral English and have met all perquisites.

3. The instructor has made efforts to ensure all course documents include accurate and pertinent

information. Nonetheless, all course documents are subject to revision. When revisions are

made, you will be notified orally, at minimum. Update via Bb announcements will be made

as soon as possible and revised documents will be uploaded for download whenever feasible.

Disability Support Services

Students requesting academic accommodations are required to contact the Disability Support

Services Office (MH-2102) or call (301) 546-0838 (voice) or (301) 546-0122 (TTY) to establish

eligibility for services and accommodations. Students with documented disabilities should

discuss the matter privately with their instructors at the beginning of the semester and provide a

copy of their Student/Faculty Accommodation Form.

Civility Statement

To promote a community of scholarship and civility, everyone at Prince George’s Community

College is expected to be respectful, tolerant and courteous towards others at all times, adhere to

college policies and procedures, and respect college property. Creating a culture of civility both

inside and outside the classroom is everyone’s responsibility.

Civility is a college-wide commitment and in order to identify PGCC students, students are re-

quired to enter classrooms with their college IDs visible. ALL students must have their IDs visi-

ble while AT ANY COLLEGE SITE, WHETHER THEY ARE ON THE LARGO CAMPUS OR

ANY EXTENSION SITE.

Code of Conduct

The Prince George's Community College Code of Conduct defines the rights and responsibilities

of students and establishes a system of procedures for dealing with students charged with viola-

tions of the code and other rules and regulations of the college. A student enrolling in the college

assumes an obligation to conduct himself/herself in a manner compatible with the college's func-

tion as an educational institution. Refer to the 2016-2017 Student Handbook for a complete ex-

planation of the Code of Conduct, including the Code of Academic Integrity and the procedure

for dealing with disruptive student behavior.

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Code of Academic Integrity

The college is an institution of higher learning that holds academic integrity as its highest princi-

ple. In the pursuit of knowledge, the college community expects that all students, faculty, and

staff will share responsibility for adhering to the values of honesty and unquestionable integrity.

To support a community committed to academic achievement and scholarship, the Code of Aca-

demic Integrity advances the principle of honest representation in the work that is produced by

students seeking to engage fully in the learning process. The complete text of the Code of Aca-

demic Integrity is in the 2016-2017 Student Handbook and posted on the college's website.

Important College Information and Resources

A full list of important semester dates, academic programs, services, campus resources, infor-

mation on accessing myPGCC, and obtaining college ID cards can be found in the Important

College Information and Resources document posted in the Syllabus and Schedule tab on Bb.

Important Information for Pell Grant Recipients

During the spring 2017 semester, students starting classes before February 12, 2017, and receiv-

ing a Federal Pell Grant award must register for ALL spring courses no later than February 12,

2017. Classes added after February 12, 2017 will not be eligible for Federal Pell Grant funding.