Intro to Criminal Justice

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Intro to Criminal Justice CJ 101

Fall 2021 Session II Syllabus PROFESSOR: Dr. Heather Burkard Office Location: Stevens Hall 105 Office Hours: TR 1430 – 1630 (ZOOM) or by appointment. Click on the “Open Office Hours” ZOOM link in the classroom Phone: Office # 336-714-7920 Email Address: [email protected]

This syllabus contains the policies and expectations for this course. Please read the entire syllabus before continuing in this class. It is your responsibility to be familiar with these

policies and to keep track of when assignments are due. By staying enrolled in the course, you have agreed to adhere to the content within.

MISSION STATEMENT

Carolina University is a Christ-centered University committed to educating aspiring leaders worldwide through exceptional teaching, scholarly research, creative innovation, and professional collaboration.

COURSE DESCRIPTION This course focuses on the Criminal Justice system in the United States including current policing, the criminal and juvenile court systems, prisons, and correction facilities.

COURSE DELIVERY AND METHODS This course will utilize eTextbook readings, interactive computer assisted instruction and activities, professor lectures, videos, student interactions, and other supplemental academic materials. All in-person classes will be recorded and available in ZOOM, which is built into our course room. Everyone has access to it.

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The course in offered in 3 delivery modes and you selected a mode before the class started: (1) in-person, (2) synchronous, or (3) asynchronous. The expectations for each are: In-person: You attend every class in-person and on-time. You complete assigned readings before the class starts and actively participate during the class. Attendance will be marked at the start of each class. If you cannot meet these requirements, you must choose another delivery mode. Synchronous: You attend every class virtually via Zoom and on-time. You complete assigned readings before the class starts, have your camera on during the entire class along with access to a working microphone, and actively participate. Attendance will be marked at the start of each class. If you cannot meet these requirements, you must choose another delivery mode. Asynchronous: This option offers you the most flexibility to complete the course if you cannot attend every class and/or fulfill the above requirements. Asynchronous students complete the class online but maintain the ability to attend class in-person or synchronously at any time. Asynchronous students are expected to have the equipment necessary to complete an online course, participate throughout the week on your own time, and stay on track with the class. All recorded lectures must be viewed with ProctorFree enabled. On the day of class, attendance will initially be marked as unexcused, then it will be updated accordingly after the week ends and ProctorFree lecture viewing has been reviewed. If you cannot meet these requirements, you must choose another delivery mode. Regardless of delivery mode, I ask that you: (1) Be self-motivated, self-directed, and utilize good time management skills. (2) Be ready, willing, and prepared to learn. (3) Contribute in a collegial way. (4) Support your classmates. (5) Create a contingency plan now for likely failures (i.e. Wi-Fi going out)!

COURSE MATERIALS Required eText: Criminal Justice in Action (10th Ed.) by Larry K. Gaines, Roger LeRoy Miller. A physical copy of the textbook is not required for the class. ** READ BELOW ** Required Materials: Cengage Unlimited with MindTap. Your etextbook & homework are in the online platform called MindTap. Access is required throughout the class. One access code can be used to access ALL Cengage textbooks – even those for other classes. This access code can be purchased through the bookstore or through Cengage, and you have 2 purchase options:

o $119.99 / Cengage Unlimited - 4 months / one term or semester ISBN-13: 978-0-357-70003-7

o $179.99 / Cengage Unlimited - 12 months / one-year ISBN-13: 978-0-357-70004-4

https://www.cengage.com/c/drug-use-and-abuse-a-comprehensive-introduction-9e-abadinsky/9781305961548PF/

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Temporary access: You can access your MindTap course until 4:00 AM (UTC) on 10/17/2021 for free. At the end of the temporary access period, you will be prompted to purchase access. Your work will be saved and will be available to you again once you’ve completed your purchase. Late work is not accepted because you did not purchase an access code and/or sign-up for temporary access to the required materials. Recommended Resources: N/A

COURSE OBJECTIVES In this course, the professor will cover the following:

1. Criminal Justice today 2. Causes of crime and crime 3. Criminal law and law enforcement 4. Courts and criminal procedure 5. Trials and sentencing 6. Prisons and Jails

COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Identify and differentiate between the functions of the three primary elements of the

criminal justice system – law enforcement, the courts, and corrections. 2. Discover connections between chapter concepts and life outside of the classroom. 3. Analyze and evaluate a variety of criminal justice scenarios to make informed and

ethical decisions. Technology: Please ensure that your individual technological capabilities meet the University’s recommendations before starting the class (see MyCarolinaU) Technical problems: I am unable to offer technical assistance! If you encounter a problem, email Tech Support. You can email them 24/7.

• If there is a technical problem with CU’s Jenzebar eLearning AND an assignment will be submitted late, then (1) submit an IT Help Ticket & (2) forward me the confirmation email from Tech Support and include the name of the assignment affected.

• If there is a technical problem with MindTap AND an assignment will be submitted late, then (1) contact Cengage’s Technical Support & (2) email me a screenshot of the issue & the name of the assignment affected.

o All emails must be timestamped before the due date otherwise, late assignments will not be accepted.

• Technical problems are not the same as student error. If you make an error, such as not saving an assignment, posting to the wrong location, uploading the wrong document, or confirming that a post is visible, then the consequence is on you.

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MINDTAP What is MindTap? MindTap enables you to make the most of your time by learning your way—wherever, whenever. You can use the integrated digital textbook to highlight key text passages, take notes, and create your own custom flashcards and study guides. Follow relevant RSS feeds. Create a career portfolio that will always be available to you – even after graduation. And, much more! Each week, you will have graded assignments to complete in MindTap. System Check: To check whether your computer meets the requirements for using MindTap, go to http://ng.cengage.com/static/browsercheck/index.html Please Note: The System Check is also accessible in the drop-down box next to your name located in the upper right corner of your MindTap page when you log into the course room.

HOW TO ACCESS YOUR MINDTAP COURSE Registration Instructions

1. Use the course registration link https://www.cengage.com/dashboard/#/course-confirmation/MTPPHC0Q1FNP/initial-course-confirmation

2. Follow the instructions on screen to create your Cengage account and register for this MindTap course. If needed, the course key is MTPPHC0Q1FNP

3. Once you activate MindTap, you’ll gain free access to the MindTap Mobile App. With this app, you can read and practice anyplace, anytime — giving you complete flexibility, and helping you increase your success in this course. See http://www.cengage.com/mindtap/mobileapp

Payment for ACCESS CODE: After registering for our course, you will need to pay for access using one of the options below:

• Online: You can pay online using a credit or debit card, or PayPal. • Bookstore: You can purchase access to MindTap at our bookstore.

Need help? Visit the https://startstrong.cengage.com for step-by-step instructions. Cengage Technical Support: Contact Cengage Technical Support if you are having difficulty registering for or accessing content within MindTap. After completing a request, you will get a case ID. Ways to connect:

• First visit http://techcheck.cengage.com where you can check to see if they’re experiencing any service interruptions.

• You can access a variety of support options including a self-help documentation, a portal to file a tech support case (recommended before calling in), and a phone number with hours for tech support: https://cengage.force.com/s/contact-us

• Tech Support: To contact Technical Support, please visit http://cengage.com/support to initiate a case or call 800-354-9706.

http://ng.cengage.com/static/browsercheck/index.html

https://www.cengage.com/dashboard/#/course-confirmation/MTPPHC0Q1FNP/initial-course-confirmation

https://www.cengage.com/dashboard/#/course-confirmation/MTPPHC0Q1FNP/initial-course-confirmation

http://www.cengage.com/mindtap/mobileapp

https://startstrong.cengage.com/

http://techcheck.cengage.com/

https://cengage.force.com/s/contact-us

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COURSE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Students are expected to read the assigned material before class (the only exception to this is the first class). The lecture portion of the class is designed to review key points from the chapter, expand on the chapter readings, and to answer specific questions that you may have after reading the chapter. Assignments are not accepted by email & technical problems are

not valid reasons to email assignments. Refer to the Technical problems section above for more information. Syllabus Check-in Quiz: Students indicate their intention to participate in the course by completing the check-in syllabus quiz. If the quiz is not completed by the due date, then you will be withdrawn from the course. The check-in quiz is worth 5% of your total grade. Activities: The activities are designed to reinforce chapter concepts and review your comprehension of material. Cumulatively, these are worth 16% of your total grade. Video Cases: Video cases are in MindTap and consist of short news clips and videos that illustrate current events and issues in criminal justice. You answer multiple choice questions designed to test your conceptual understanding of the topics covered in the video and chapter content. These are valuable because they help you a direct application of course content to the real world. Cumulatively, these are worth 6% of your total grade. You Decide Scenarios: The You Decide scenarios place you in the role of a CJ professional or individual affected by the CJ system. You answer multiple choice questions related to key topics addressed in the scenario and make informed and ethical decisions about the scene. These scenarios are designed to help you practice using discretion and experience the results of your decisions. The scenarios expose you to the different actions available to various actors and the interactions among the different parts of the criminal justice system. Cumulatively, these are worth 10% of your total grade. Chapter Reviews: Chapter reviews are designed to evaluate your retention, understanding, and mastery of content for each chapter. The results can then be used to gauge your level of comprehension and identify content areas in which there may be a deficit. Cumulatively, the reviews are worth 15% of your total grade.

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Tests: Two tests will be completed throughout the semester. Tests are designed to evaluate your retention and understanding of the reading assignment(s) and other course materials. There are no make-up tests. Cumulatively, these are worth 20% of your total grade.

Final Exam: The Final Exam is cumulative and designed to assess the knowledge you gained throughout the course, which means that any information presented during the course is fair game! The final exam is worth 15% of your total grade. Extra Credit: EC will not be offered, so please do not ask. Submit your best work the first time. Due dates & times: Due dates for each week are published in the syllabus & on the course schedule. Late work, work submitted to the wrong location, and work that can’t be opened will not be accepted. If you live in a different time zone, please adjust the times of your submissions to Eastern Time. Due date extensions: Extensions are for emergencies only. Extensions are not given because you emailed me a question after 5pm the day an assignment is due. If you have an emergency, email me ASAP. Official documentation may be requested. Emergencies are unplanned events that are serious (i.e. natural disaster, illness, student hospitalization). Non-emergencies are planned events (i.e. sporting events, vacations, scheduled call back/on-call days) EXCLUDING military deployment. If you are deployed during the course, then contact me ASAP to discuss a completion plan. Medical related emergencies: Do not email me medical documents. Any medical event that results in the need of an extension and/or reasonable accommodation must be referred to Disability Services.

COURSE SCHEDULE

To assist you with your weekly planning, utilize the course calendar in eLearning and course schedule below.

Date Topic Academic Engagement Due by

Week 1

T 10/12 Course Introduction

Asynchronous students: Watch recorded lecture w/Proctor Free enabled All students:

1. ProctorFree Practice Test 2. How will you attend class this session? 3. DBQ 1: Introductions & 2 responses

10/18

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R 10/14 Ch 1: Criminal Justice Today


1. Ch 1 Video Case: White-Collar Crime 2. Ch 1 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 1 Review 4. Syllabus Quiz

Week 2

T 10/19 Ch 2: Causes of Crime


1. Ch 2 Video Case: Gateway to Heroin 2. Ch 2 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 2 Review

10/25

R 10/21 Ch 3: The Crime Picture: Offenders and Victims


1. Ch 3 Video Case: NIBRS 101 2. Ch 3 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 3 Review

Week 3

T 10/26 Ch 4: Inside Criminal Law


1. Ch 4 Video Case: Marijuana Law Enforcement 2. Ch 4 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 4 Review 11/1

R 10/28 Asynchronous students: Watch recorded lecture w/Proctor Free enabled All students:

1. Digital Badge # 1 2. Test # 1 – Chapters 1 – 4 w/Proctor Free enabled

Week 4

T 11/2 Ch 5: Law Enforcement Today


1. Ch 5 Video Case: Fighting Violent Crime Chicago 2. Ch 5 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 5 Review 11/8 R 11/4 Ch 8: Courts &

the Quest for Justice


1. Ch 8 Video Case: Judge and Domestic Violence 2. Ch 8 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 8 Review

Week 5

T 11/9 Ch 9: Pretrial Procedures: The Adversary System in Action


1. Chapter 9 Video Case: Hernandez Bail Denied 2. Chapter 9 You Decide Part I: Effective Counsel 3. Ch 9 Review 11/15

R 11/11 Asynchronous students: Watch recorded lecture w/Proctor Free enabled All students:

1. Court Observation 2. Test # 2 – Chapters 5, 8 & 9 w/Proctor Free enabled

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Week 6

T 11/16 Ch 10: The Criminal Trial


1. Ch 10 Video Case: The Insanity Defense 2. Ch 10 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 10 Review 11/22

R 11/18 Ch 11: Punishment & Sentencing


1. Ch 11 Video Case: Death Penalty 2. Ch 11 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 11 Review 4. Digital Badge # 2

Week 7

T 11/23 Ch 13: Prisons and Jails Last Class


1. Structured Sentencing 2. Chapter 13 You Decide Part I 3. Ch 13 Review

11/28

R 11/25 *HOLIDAY* no in person class

Asynchronous students: NO Recorded Lecture All students:

1. Final Exam (Cumulative) w/Proctor Free enabled

ASSIGNMENT WEIGHTS Categories Weight of Assignment Check-in Syllabus Quiz 5% Activities 20% Video Cases 10% You Decide Scenarios 10% Chapter Reviews 20% Tests 20% Final Exam 15%

TOTAL 100%

COURSE ASSESSMENT

Assessment Course Learning Outcomes Met

Activities 1 & 3 Video Cases 1 & 2 You Decide Scenarios 1 - 3 Chapter Reviews 1 - 3 Tests 1 Final Exam 1

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CU UNDERGRADUATE GRADING SCALE

Grade Point Value Range

UG %

A 4 93.5 to 100 A- 3.7 89.5 to 93.49 B+ 3.3 86.5 to 89.49 B 3 82.5 to 86.49 B- 2.7 79.5 to 82.49 C+ 2.3 76.5 to 79.49 C 2 72.5 to 76.49 C- 1.7 69.5 to 72.49 D+ 1.3 66.5 to 69.49 D 1 59.5 to 66.49 F 0 < 59.49

The acceptable forms of communication within this course are listed below. Email is my preferred method of communication. ‘Hangouts’ and ‘chat’ messages will not be acknowledged. NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS: Announcements are used

weekly to communicate reminders, changes, and any other relevant information.

ASK YOUR PROFESSOR & CLASSMATES DISCUSSION FORUM: This is where you can post questions about anything course related. This can be accessed in Jenzebar eLearning by clicking on the tab on the left. I will review and respond to all inquiries posted to this forum, BUT this is also a place for you to assist and interact with your classmates, and hopefully learn more in the process! **If you have a personal matter to discuss, then do not post it here. Email me.** Email & electronic communication: All CU faculty and students are provided means of electronic communication (e.g. email, video conferencing, discussion boards, etc.) and are required to use official university electronic accounts for official university correspondence. This policy is meant to include both synchronous and asynchronous communication. Faculty and staff are not obligated to read, receive, or respond to communications where these guidelines are not followed. Email must be checked regularly, especially when enrolled in an active course. Adhere to the following guidelines when communicating online with professors, university employees, and other students.

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o Accounts: Only university email and related systems should be used for institutional communications. Do not use personal email or video conferencing accounts. Emails originating from any other email address will not be answered.

o Names: Refer to professors and CU employees by their last names with appropriate honorifics (e.g., “Dr.” or “Prof.”). For professors, if you cannot easily verify their degree or status, “Prof.” is most appropriate—not “Ms.” or “Mr.” Under no circumstance should you use first names unless given explicit permission.

o Introductions: Use subject lines appropriately and begin any course-specific email with your first and last name, the course number, and your exact section number or meeting time (e.g., “101-05,” “9 am MW,” but not “this morning”). All emails must contain the course name in the subject line and refer to assignments by name. Responses to email & voicemail messages will occur within 24 hours on weekdays and 48 hours on weekends. Likewise, I expect the same of you. Information missed due to a lapse in checking email will not be adjusted.

o Grammar and Style: All written communications must conform to standard English. Emails and discussion board posts should not resemble text message, chat, or social media posts. Use complete sentences with correct capitalization, spelling, punctuation, and grammar. Please review the Netiquette Guidelines posted in eLearning before sending your first email to ensure that you receive a response. Emails resembling texts messages, chats, and/or social media posts will not be answered.

o Coordination: All members of a synchronous, online interaction should participate by the same mode of interaction when possible. For example, join video conferences with video. This is especially true for one-on-one meetings with your professor and small group video discussions in or outside of class.

o “Class” Conduct: When participating in synchronous classes or meetings (especially when using video), conduct yourself as if in the classroom. Be on-time and mentally present. Be seated at a desk or table. Dress according to classroom standards. Do not introduce distractions into the interactions and be prepared to stay for the duration of the session per normal classroom behavior.

o **Complexity: In general, asynchronous communication is appropriate for simple questions and activities. Complex questions that require more than one simple response should be addressed synchronously—during class is often best. If you are unable to ask your question during class, or it is too personal to do so, use an asynchronous method to arrange a synchronous meeting.

o Boundaries: Synchronous communication is less formal than asynchronous. However, the appropriate use of names, language, acronyms, and emojis must still conform to classroom standards. Since we do not all share the same online culture, be prepared to explain yourself if your acronym or emoji is not understood. Be polite and respectful when asking for clarification, and gracious when misunderstandings occur.

o Conferences: Phone and/or Zoom conferences can be requested by either of us. We will agree on a specific date/time to meet. In some instances, you will need to email me a bullet-pointed synopsis within 24 hours of the conference, which is used to confirm the accuracy of the information discussed.

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If I have a planned event that requires me to be away from email and/or the course room for an extended period (more than 48 hrs), then you can expect proactive communication from me. Alternate means of for contacting me will be provided when possible.

Grades: Grading of assignments will be completed within 3 days for regular assignments and 7 days for more complex assignments. Some assignments may require additional time to grade due to the length of the project and the directive to provide substantive feedback that will assist you throughout the learning process. In cases where the assignment is not returned with

feedback within that timeframe, refer to previous communication from your professor to facilitate expectations on subsequent assignments. Students are not expected to apply adjustments on subsequent assignments in advance of returned grading and feedback. The Course Status box on the Course Overview page in eLearning will show your current grade, a snapshot of attendance, and the latest comment that I provided to you on your grade sheet. You can also review your grades and feedback by selecting the Gradebook tab on the left. Grades and feedback will be issued for assignments within the time limits specified above after the due date. Questions Regarding Grades: If you have a question regarding a grade, then allow yourself 24 hours to reflect on your question and to review any pertinent materials related to your question. All grade discrepancies must be addressed within 1 week of the date that the grade was issued. Grades will not be discussed on discussion boards or in class. I reserve the right to adjust your grade as deemed appropriate when the grade on an assignment is in question.

COURSE SPECIFIC POLICIES You are expected to read the assigned material before class and the lecture portion of the class is designed to review key points from the chapter, expand on the chapter readings, and/or to answer specific questions that you may have after reading the chapter. Classroom environment: Discussions are an important component of this course. Some of the issues covered in this course are controversial, and you may be exposed to ideas, concepts, opinions, arguments, etc. that you do not agree with. It is okay if we disagree with each other or have different assessments of the views expressed in the readings or other course materials, but as participants in a Criminal Justice class, we should expect to support and provide evidence for our statements. I also expect that you will listen carefully to each other with open minds and refrain from making personal attacks. We are all responsible for keeping discrimination, harassment, and intimidation out of this classroom and for maintaining a respectful environment in which discussions can take place. Keyboard warrior students: A keyboard warrior student is a student who posts or sends emails that are disrespectful, unprofessional, and/or aggressive. Troublesome behavior such as this

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will not be tolerated. Please review what you typed before hitting send and do not be a keyboard warrior! If you engage in disruptive behavior OR engage in any behavior that in my view is detrimental to the classroom setting, then I will ask you to leave the classroom. If you are asked to leave the synchronous Zoom classroom, then you will be blocked from re-entering that session.

Please do not photograph, share, post on social media, or record anything related to this course without approval from me first.

ATTENDANCE POLICY All courses follow specific attendance policies found in the Student Handbook for that course level and format. These specific and extensive policies can be found at https://my.carolinau.edu/ICS/Students/Handbooks__Forms.jnz. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with these policies and to keep track of his or her own attendance. Students may attend in-person, online synchronously, or online asynchronously, depending on the course and delivery mode offered each semester. Regardless of delivery mode, students must adhere to these policies, including any required demonstration such as proctored viewing of lectures to verify attendance. Per the university attendance policy, accrued absences may contribute negatively toward a student’s final grade. Carolina University faculty will assess course participation and may assign grade points as deemed appropriate for the course and subject matter. To assess participation for asynchronous students, faculty may assign alternative assignments that require the same time on task as synchronous students would encounter, such as:

• Submission of notes taken while viewing a lecture • Submission of a quiz that assesses content delivered exclusively in the lecture • Proctored viewing of class lectures

Students should refer to the assignment weighting table and course specific policies for details on participation assessments. Attendance: In courses that are scheduled over the length of a normal 7-week session, students will receive a 2-point reduction in the final grade for each unexcused absence subject to the following allowances:

- No absences in a class that meets 1 time a week - 1 absence in a class that meets 2 times a week - 2 total absences in a class that meets 3 times a week - 3 total absences in a class that meets 4 times a week - 1 day (8 hours) in a one-week (5 day) or two-week module

https://my.carolinau.edu/ICS/Students/Handbooks__Forms.jnz

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If a student exceeds the Maximum Total Number of Absences allowed in any course, they will automatically fail the course. Maximum Total Number of Absences for any course:

- 3 absences in a class that meets 1 time a week - 4 absences in a class that meets 2 times a week - 5 absences in a class that meets 3 times a week - 7 absences in a class that meets 4 times a week

In-person and Synchronous Tardy, Early Departure, and/or Partial Attendance: When a student is late to class 3 times and/or departs early 3 times, this will count as one absence. Students who miss more than 25% of a single class meeting will be counted absent for the entire class. Online Asynchronous Course Check-In and Participation Policy: Enrolled online students must check-in to courses, regularly engage with the study materials, continue with assigned work, or officially withdraw. Failure to check-in will result in administrative withdrawal (AW) from the course.

o To check-in, complete the syllabus quiz. Students who do not complete this quiz by the due date will be AW’d from the course.

o Students who withdraw after the check-in period may receive a grade of “WP” or “WF.” Ongoing participation will be based on the student fulfilling the weekly requirements of a course.

Course Abandonment: Course abandonment is defined as not submitting 3 or more consecutive assignments and/or accruing 5 or more absences. Students who abandon the course will be withdrawn by the professor and may receive a grade of “WP” or “WF.”

o All assignments will be submitted online. o Assignments are not accepted by email. If received, they will not be acknowledged

or graded, and will be deleted. o Emailed assignments do not count toward participation.

Students who check-in to a course and fail to maintain ongoing regular participation but do not officially withdraw will receive a grade of “F." Athletic Attendance Policy: Student Athletes may be excused for all documented travel days during the approved times submitted by the athletic department. This policy also applies to any school-sponsored event approved by the Executive VP for Academic Affairs. Inclement Weather: Absences due to inclement weather closing or delays are not counted into the maximum total number of absences. Weather-related absences are determined based on the university’s Inclement Weather Policy. Make-Up Work: The university considers the following absences as automatically approved (excused) for make-up work:

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1. Absences that occur because a student is taking part in a CU-sponsored or approved event:

a. Prior to any planned absences, students should contact each of their professors to inform them of the absence and request permission.

b. Students must complete all work assigned on days missed, according to the specifications of the professor. Students should make every effort to complete assignments early, if possible.

2. Illnesses - documented 3. Funerals 4. Selected school-sponsored class trips or projects that meet divisional or degree

requirements. 5. Other situations the Academic Council collectively deems as having merit or basis.

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY AND MISCONDUCT Academic Integrity: Academic integrity includes honest and responsible scholarship, research, information collection, and presentation. The University expects students to submit assignments that are original to them and that properly cite and reference peoples’ ideas using the prescribed style guide. Students at CU are expected to follow the letter and the spirit of academic integrity in all assignments. The very foundation of university success is academic integrity. Learning how to express original ideas, cite sources, work independently, and report results accurately and honestly are skills that carry students beyond their academic career. If a student is uncertain about an issue of academic honesty, he/she should consult the faculty member to resolve questions in any situation prior to the submission of the academic exercise. Maintaining your academic integrity involves:

o Creating and expressing your own ideas in course work. o Acknowledging all sources of information including verbal, written, digital, and graphic. o Completing assignments independently or acknowledging collaboration. o Accurately reporting results when conducting your own research or with respect to labs. o Honesty during examinations.

Courses at Carolina University will utilize proctoring for select exams to ensure exam integrity. Per Carolina University directives, all exams that represent 25% or more of a course grade are required to be proctored. Carolina University utilizes the online proctoring service, ProctorFree, to ensure exam integrity and enables administration of remote online exams. All exam sessions will be reviewed as part of your final grade. Instances of cheating or inappropriate behavior will be considered violations of the Academic Integrity policy and will result in disciplinary action.

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Academic Misconduct The Student Handbook has a detailed list of different ways students show a lack of academic integrity, including academic technology misuse, cheating, complicity, fabrication or invention, falsification, forgery, multiple submissions, plagiarism, and sabotage. The Academic Integrity Policy and the consequences for infractions can be found in the Student Handbook at https://my.carolinau.edu/ICS/Students/Handbooks__Forms.jnz. It is the student’s responsibility to be familiar with these policies and to avoid academic misconduct in all assignments. To help students better understand the many facets of plagiarism, that portion of the policy is included here. Plagiarism is the use of another person’s distinctive ideas or words without acknowledgment. All researchers are expected to acknowledge the use of another author’s words by the use of quotation marks around those words in the text of a paper and by appropriate citations. The failure occurs in an oral, written, or media project submitted for academic credit or some other benefit.

Examples of plagiarism include (but are not limited to), the following:

o Word-for-word copying of another person's ideas or words. o The mosaic (interspersing of one’s own words here and there while, in essence, copying

another's work). o The paraphrase (the rewriting of another’s work, yet still using their fundamental idea

or theory). o Submission of another’s work as one's own. o Having another person write or correct a paper. o Buying or procuring a ready-made paper from a research paper “service” on the Internet

or from another such service. o Neglecting quotation marks on material that is otherwise acknowledged. o Fabrication of references (inventing or counterfeiting sources).

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES

The policy and intent of Carolina University is to fully and completely comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA), the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act of 2008, to the extent that they apply to the university. Carolina University will not discriminate against an otherwise qualified student with a disability in the admissions process, or any academic activity or program, including student-oriented services. Carolina University will provide reasonable accommodations to the known physical and/or mental limitations of a qualified individual with a disability, unless it would impose an undue hardship on the operation of the university, or unless it would fundamentally alter a degree or course requirement. Qualified students must request reasonable accommodations for disabilities through the Disability Services Coordinator in Student Success Services.

https://my.carolinau.edu/ICS/Students/Handbooks__Forms.jnz

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Incompletes: Incompletes are granted on a case-by-case basis according to the University’s policy. If you experience an extenuating circumstance that prevents you from completing the required course work, then please DO NOT wait until the last week of classes to discuss the situation with me. Incompletes will not be given during the last week of the semester.

CJ-101 Introduction to Criminal Justice is a 7-week course, which will go by quickly! Time management and planning are essential to your successful completion of this course. Multiple assignments are due weekly, so I encourage you to begin working on these right away. Furthermore, several assignments require planning and research. Remember, a lack of planning does not constitute a valid reason for an extension! My hope is that you will find this class intellectually challenging, informing, interactive, and fun! I look forward to working with you this term! And so, our journey begins! All the very best, Dr. Heather Burkard

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