Institutional Syllabus

• Use clear subject lines in your emails and include your course name/section.
• Include your name in all emails – your address may not identify you.
• Avoid offensive language, rants, or vulgarity in any communication.
• Be respectful – what seems harmless to you may offend others.
• Disruptive behavior may result in being dropped from the course without a refund.
• Report concerns about inappropriate communication to your instructor.
• Avoid ALL CAPS, which can come across as shouting. Use sparingly for emphasis.
• Emojis are acceptable when used appropriately in discussion forums, chats, and messages.

• Representing someone else's work or ideas, including those copied from online searches, as their own (plagiarism).
• Using inappropriate or prohibited aids for examinations or graded assignments, including but not limited to others' answers, notes, phone or other electronic devices, and test files (cheating).
• Submitting work from another class without written instructor permission from both classes.
• Note that instructors may submit a selection of papers each term to review potential student plagiarism. The penalty for first offense may include failure of the assignment. A second offense may result in a conduct hearing with possible outcomes of course failure, academic dismissal, or suspension and other sanctions.
• Using generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be considered plagiarism under some circumstances, and plagiarism policies may apply to the use of AI.

The penalty for a first offense may include failure of the assignment and a conduct hearing. A second offense may result in a conduct hearing, course failure, academic dismissal, or suspension and other sanctions. For more information, please review KCC's Academic Integrity Policy.

FERPA POLICY

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) provides for the protection of student records. Consistent with FERPA, KCC has identified information which is considered part of a student's educational records. In compliance with the federal Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act, KCC is prohibited from providing to a third-party certain student record information such as information on grades, billing, tuition and fees assessments, or financial aid (including scholarships, grants, work-study, or loan amounts). This restriction applies, but is not limited, to parents, spouse, or a sponsor. Students may grant KCC permission to release student record information to a third party by submitting a Student Information Consent to Release form.

In accordance with FERPA, KCC considers the following to be directory information. This information may be released upon request, unless a student files a directory information withholding request form in Student Services.

• Student's first and last name
• Current mailing address
• Email address
• Telephone number
• Major field of study
• Dates of attendance
• Certificate(s), degree(s), and award(s) received
• Most recent previous educational institution attended
• Current grade level
• Enrollment status
• Participation in officially recognized activities

If a student files a directory information withholding request form, the student will not be listed on honor rolls and other similar college announcements. The student may be prevented from participating in online registration or other activities where the College cannot reasonably assure privacy. The request to withhold information must be renewed each term of attendance to remain in effect.

For additional information, read the FERPA section of the Student Handbook

Technology requirements apply to all class modalities: face-to-face, hybrid, hyflex, and online.

To learn more about digital literacy, cybersecurity, Canvas, Microsoft Office programs, Zoom, and other technologies, refer to your CGSX701: Foundations for Navigating College course on Canvas or visit KCC's Center for Teaching and Learning YouTube Playlists.