UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO DENVER

DEPT. OF COMMUNICATION Plaza 102 www.cudenver.edu/CLAS/communication

CMMU 2101 PRESENTATIONAL SPEAKING SECTION 002

SPRING 2011 COURSE SYLLABUS

Class Location: PL 116 Meeting Days/Time: Mon & Wed 12:30 - 1:45

Instructor: Kathy Pounders Office: Plaza 102B Office Hours: by appointment only

E-Mail: kathleen.pounders@ucdenver.edu Please do not use attachments. I do not accept assignments via

e-mail, but I will offer feedback on rough drafts via e-mail, but please don’t use ―cut and paste‖ or attachments.

I check my e-mail several times a day Mon - Fri but I don’t guarantee what time of the day I will check it. I

usually check it on the weekends, but I don’t guarantee that will happen each and every weekend. Please use

our course as the ―title‖ for your e-mail. I am teaching 6 courses this semester—I might not automatically

remember which course you are in. I don’t open e-mails without a title.

Course Prerequisites: None

Catalog Description of Course: Theory and practice of presentational speaking in a variety of contexts to

accomplish goals of asserting individuality, building community, seeking adherence, discovering knowledge

and belief, and offering perspectives. Three credit hours.

Instructor Pedagogy: Through lecture and role-modeling, I hope to provide you with skills and techniques

that will help you be more organized in constructing presentations; and more confident and dynamic in

delivering presentations. The informal exercises, formal presentations, and individual feedback that I will

provide are all geared toward helping you to achieve the learning objectives for this course.

Learning Objectives: At the end of the semester, the average student in this course should be able to:

1. demonstrate construction and delivery of 5 standard types of presentations

2. formulate constructive and specific self-evaluations

3. formulate and deliver constructive & specific feedback to other speakers

4. construct professional visual aids to accompany presentations

5. demonstrate ethical audience member behavior

Required Text: Inviting Transformation: Presentational Speaking for a Changing World, 2nd

Edition by Foss

& Foss

Policies and Procedures

1. Department of Comm. Participation Policy: Attendance is a basic requirement of students enrolled in

COMM 2101. Whether delivering a speech or being part of the audience, you are in an active learning situation

at every class meeting. Students who do not regularly attend class typically do not do well in the course. The

Dept. policy stands for each and every student. As part of the learning objectives for this course is to become an

ethical audience member, and to give constructive feedback to other speakers, your attendance is required on all

presentation days. Attendance will be taken on presentation and quiz days. Unless you have signed

documentation on official letterhead of illness or emergency, 25 points will be deducted from your final grade

for each absence on a presentation or quiz day. All of the presentations and quizzes are marked in bold on the

Weekly Course Schedule. I suggest you put them on your calendar now. If you miss a Quiz day, you will

receive a zero for the quiz as well as the deduction of 25 points for your absence. Students consistently

arriving late and/or leaving early will eventually accumulate a full absence. If you are late on a presentation

day it is your responsibility to locate and sign the attendance sheet.

*Note—we will have a guest speaker on April 11th

, attendance will also be taken that day and will count. The

week of April 11th

is the annual Communication Department ―Communication Days.‖ During that week,

Instructors are encouraged to bring guest speakers to class to further awareness of communication in the

community. You will be given a calendar of the guest speakers for all of the classes and you are invited to any

of the class presentations during the week. This year’s keynote speaker for the week is Dr. Robbie Cox, three-time President of the Sierra Club and Emeritus Professor of Communication Studies at the University of North Carolina. He will be speaking on Wednesday, 13 April 2011, at 11:00 in the St. Cajetan’s Cathedral. All of our students are strongly encouraged to attend.

2. CLAS Incomplete Policy: The faculty in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences passed effective as of

January1, 2009 a CU Uniform Grading Policy relating to the awarding of Incomplete grades. No longer will the

IW or IF be used. This CLAS policy is consistent with the UC Denver campus policy. Incomplete grades are

not granted for low academic performance. To be eligible for an Incomplete grade, students must:

1. successfully complete a minimum of 75% of the course

2. have special circumstances beyond their control that preclude them from attending class and

completing graded assignments

i. Verification of special circumstances is required

3. make arrangements to complete the missing assignments with the original instructor

Completion of a CLAS Course Completion Agreement is strongly suggested. Incompletes cannot be awarded

that stipulate:

i. a student may repeat the entire course

ii. repeat or replace existing grades

iii. allow the student an indeterminate period of time to complete the course

iv. allow the student to repeat the course with a different instructor

The CLAS Course Completion Agreement is available from the CLAS Advising Office, NC2024

If the student does not complete the work for the course within 12 months, the grade reverts to an F. It is the

student’s responsibility to be aware of all academic drop/add dates (attached to syllabus)

3. Assignments: Assigned chapter readings are to be done outside of and prior to class. Students are

responsible for text information, and need to come prepared to discuss text material. Class lecture is meant to

supplement text material, not cover it in entirety. There is a lot of reading up front in order for you to

assimilate the information necessary to deliver effective presentations. Students are responsible for printing all

handouts from Blackboard at the beginning of the semester and bringing them to class to have them readily

available when discussed in class.

All written assignments must be typed or word-processed using size 12 font. Assignments of more than

one page must be stapled. Unstapled papers will be penalized. Late assignments will be penalized by one full

letter grade for each class period the assignment is late. If an assignment is not turned in by two class periods

past the due date, it will not be accepted, and you will receive a grade of 0 (zero) for that assignment.

Typed Speaking Plans can never be turned in late. Typed Speaking Plans are due at the beginning of

the class period in which the speech is to be delivered. If the typed Speaking Plan is not turned in, you will not

be allowed to deliver your speech. Students are required to deliver their speeches at the assigned time. The

schedule for this class is extremely tight; there is very little time allowed for make-up speeches. If you miss a

speech you must contact me immediately, and you must bring signed documentation on official letterhead of

illness or emergency to the next class period. You must come prepared to deliver your speech the next class

period (or when called upon). If you have the documentation , you will be allowed to make up your speech with

no penalty. If you do not have the documentation, you must come prepared to give your speech the very next

class period. If there is time, you will be allowed to make up your speech. A speech that is given one class

period late will have 25% deducted from the top. A speech that is given 2 class periods late will have 50%

deducted off the top. If you haven’t given your speech by 2 class periods after it was assigned, or if you are

not prepared when called on, you lose the opportunity to speak.

Outside sources are required for outlines and speeches. Dictionaries and personal interviews do not

count as sources for this requirement. Sources must be seen in the body of the Speaking Plan and heard in the

body of the speech in order to fulfill the requirement. Complete bibliographical information must be given for

each source on the speaking plan (this means, for example, that you must provide the article name or place on

the website if using an electronic source—just giving the web-path is not complete information).

4. Academic Honesty: Plagiarism and cheating will not be tolerated and will lead to possible dismissal from

the University. Plagiarism and cheating will be dealt with to the letter according to the Academic Honor Code

(found in the UCDHSC catalog) and on our Dept. website (under Student Resources). Plagiarism is the

unacknowledged use of materials prepared by others. Any student who is not certain as to what may be

considered plagiarism should consult with the Writing Center. A safe rule of thumb is: when in doubt, give

credit to the source.

You are responsible for being attentive to or observant of campus policies about academic honesty as stated in

the University’s Student Conduct Code (hhtp://thunder1.cudenver.edu/studentlife/discipline.html)

5. Speaking Language: Please use sex-neutral language in your speaking and writing. As the language we

speak and write leads us to perceive in certain ways, sex-neutral language will help all of us perceive women

and men on equal terms, participating fully in the world. Language that demeans or slurs any cultural, ethnic,

or religious group in any way will not be tolerated.

The Dept. of Communication Mission Statement:

“The mission of the Department of Communication is threefold. First, the Department aims to create a

learning environment in which students develop the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to use

communication to create a more civil and humane world. Second, the Department strives to create scholarship

of the highest intellectual merit and to contribute scholarly and creative works that further the study, teaching,

and practice of communication. Third, the Department aspires to provide excellent service to our college,

university, profession, and community.”

6. Class Conduct: You have ethical responsibilities as a class member. Your activities in class affect those

around you. Please do us a favor and turn off all cell phones and pagers before coming to class, and take

off/turn off all I-Pods, music devices, text messaging, etc. Take off all ear-phones. Please do not read or do

work for other classes/activities. Please do not carry on side conversations with fellow students. Please do not

sleep!! If you are using a laptop to take class notes, make sure that is all you are doing with your computer—

don’t check e-mail, play games, etc. These behaviors are rude and distracting to those around you.

7. Communication Portfolio: Some of you may have the opportunity to take the Department’s Capstone

Course (CMMU 4688 Senior Seminar: Transitioning from College to Career) before you complete a degree. In

the Capstone Course you will be asked to put together a communication portfolio—a compilation of the major

projects completed in your communication courses. Major projects are things such as literature reviews,

position papers, communication journals, major speeches, etc. The possibility that you may one day take our

Capstone Course means that you should keep the major projects completed in your communication courses.

Even if you have no intention of taking the Department’s Capstone Course, a communication portfolio is a

valuable asset to have once you graduate and begin looking for a job.

8. Communication as a Field: Communication is a very highly marketable degree. All of the current business

literature shows that the business world is seeking Communication graduates. Please feel free to talk with me

about the career possibilities afforded a Communication graduate. Whether you are interested in majoring or

minoring in Communication, the chances are very high that you will decide to take another Communication

course. I encourage you to visit the Communication Department’s Website to see all that the Communication

Department can offer you http://www.cudenver.edu/CLAS/communication

Advising: The Communication Department offers 4-days-a-week advising. You can sign up for an advising appointment by using the sign-up sheet outside the Advising Office, Plaza 102N.

9. Special Accommodations: Religious Holiday Accommodations: The faculty at UCD has both a legal and

moral responsibility to provide reasonable accommodations to students absent from classes because of religious

holidays. Faculty are expected to develop course-consistent accommodations for students who miss class or

graded assignments in order to observe religious holidays. Faculty are encouraged to (1.) avoid examinations during major religious holidays and (2.) ask students to privately identify all course conflicts at the beginning of

the semester. We will provide reasonable accommodations to students who must be absent from classes

because of religious holidays. The student must provide a list of all such holidays by the end of the second week

of the semester.

Disability Accommodations: The faculty at UCD have both a legal and moral obligation to provide

reasonable accommodations to students with disabilities. To be eligible for these accommodations, the student

must be registered with the UC Denver Office of Disability Resources and Services (DRS), located at NC2514,

(303 556-3450 or TTY/TDD 303 556-4766. The DRS staff has experience to assist faculty in determining

reasonable accommodations and to coordinate these accommodations. If a student is given accommodations,

they must be followed. If a student chooses not to accept the accommodations set forth by the DRS, they must

complete all assignments and do all course work in the same manner as all other students. No exceptions or

alternate forms of evaluation can be used except those mandated by the DRS. Faculty cannot arbitrarily decide

to give a student extra time, extra assistance, or other forms of aid unless it is formally mandated by the DRS.

To be eligible for these accommodations the student must provide documentations from the Office of Disability

and Resources and Services to me. It is strongly encouraged that you do so by the end of the second week of the

semester.

The policies provide a fair/equal platform for all of us. The skills you learn in this class will be

valuable in your personal, professional, and academic life. No matter your beginning skills and

attitudes, you will have more confidence in all areas of communication by the end of the

semester. I am here to challenge you to do your best, and to support you in all your endeavors.

Please do not hesitate to call or come see me any time you need help or want to talk. I will not

automatically know if you need clarification or help, so always let me know when you need

anything. I am excited to share my knowledge, experience, and research with you. I’m looking

forward to a great semester.

APPROXIMATE WEEKLY COURSE SCHEDULE

This is an approximate schedule. I reserve the right to change dates, topics, assignments, etc. You are

responsible for making note of such changes. All assignments are due at the beginning of the class period.

Reading of text is to be completed outside of and prior to class. Come prepared to discuss and participate. Due

dates for assignments are in bold.

Week Chptr

1 Jan 19 *Discuss syllabus/Get Acquainted

*Speaker Characteristics/Ethics

2 Jan 24/26 2 *Developing Interactional Goals/Choosing topics

* Class to deliver Exercise #1—Assert Individuality (26th

)

3 Jan 31 Feb 2 1 & 3 *Inviting Transformation

4 & 5 *Audience Analysis

*Elaborating your ideas

*Quiz #1 (2nd

)

4 Feb 7/9 6 & 7 *Creating Speaking Plans

8 & 10 *Introductions and Conclusions

5 Feb 14/16 *Conquering Communication Apprehension

*Quiz #2 (14th

)

*1st ½ of Class to Deliver Presentation #2—Articulate a Perspective (16

th)

6 Feb 21/23 9 *2nd

½ of Class to Deliver Presentation #2 (21st)

*Building Community

*Language & Delivery

7 Fb 28 Mrch 2 *Build Community, cont.

8 March 7/9 *Class to Deliver Presentation #3—Build Community

9 March 14/16 *Persuasion

*Persuasive Organization Patterns

*Quiz #3 (16th

)

10 March 21/23 *Spring Break—no class—have fun!

11 March 28/30 *Persuasion, cont.

*Visual Aids

12 April 4/6 *Class to Deliver Presentation #4—Seek Adherence

13 April 11/13 *Class to continue Presentation #4 (11th

)

*Discover Knowledge and Belief

14 April 18/20 *Facilitating Discussion

*Self Evaluation Paper due (18th

)

*Quiz #4 (18th

)

15 April 25/27 * 1st ½ of Class to Deliver Presentation #5 –(Discover Knowledge & Belief)

16 May 2/4 *2nd

½ of Class to Deliver Presentation #5

17 Finals Week *No class—it’s over—you did it!!

SEMESTER ASSIGNMENTS

Blackboard

You will find all handouts, a copy of the syllabus, and the exam study guide on Blackboard. You will also be

able to keep track of your grades and your absences in the Grade Center on Blackboard. You are responsible

for printing out all of the handouts and bringing them to class at the appropriate time. I suggest that you print

out all of the handouts now, and put them in your notebook for this class, so that you will have them ready when

we go over them in class. You access Blackboard by clicking on ―Cu Online‖ on the main CU homepage

http://www.cudenver.edu , then clicking on ―Blackboard.‖ I recommend that you ―bookmark‖ this site to your

computer for easy access. You will need your student ID to log onto Blackboard. The login page has

instructions and access to help if you have trouble logging in. Once you log in, click on our course

(CMMU2101 002). You will find the handouts under ―Handouts‖ and the study guide under ―Exams.‖ You

will find e-mail access to me and other class members under ―Communication.‖ Your grades will be posted

periodically in the course Grade Center.

Very Important: The evaluation forms for Speeches 2-5 are found on Blackboard. These are the forms I will

use to evaluate your speeches and provide feedback to you on your strengths and areas to improve. You are

responsible for printing these out and bringing them to class on your speech day. If I don’t have your

evaluation form, I can’t grade your speech, therefore, you will not be allowed to speak. I strongly suggest

you print these out now, and put them in the notebook you will use for this class.

I will post any class cancellations on the main course page on Blackboard. I will also send a broadcast e-mail if

I need to cancel class for any reason. We are all required to use our official UCD e-mail addresses. If you have

not yet activated your UCD e-mail account, you need to do so immediately. That is the primary way UCD (and

I ) will contact you with important information.

Semester Plans After experiencing the first speech, you will answer some questions and develop a plan of

action for improving your speaking skills this semester. The requirements for this are found on Blackboard.

Speaking Plans

A typed speaking plan must be turned in on the day you speak. If I do not have a typed speaking plan in my

hand before you speak, you will not be allowed to speak. Speaking Plans will generally follow the format in

the textbook, but will have specific requirements for this class (provided on the handout found on Blackboard).

Self-Evaluation Paper

You are required to submit a 3-5 page typed evaluation of your presentations (1-4). This paper will evaluate

your progress to date, and outline your future plans for improvement. The requirements for this paper can be

found on Blackboard.

Peer Evaluations

You will write feedback evaluations for your fellow students for the Seek Adherence and Discover Knowledge

and Belief Speeches. There are specific forms for these evaluations on Blackboard.

Presentation # 1 (Assert Individuality)

This is a ―participation‖ presentation. If you give the presentation, you get the full points. In this presentation

you will introduce yourself to the class. General requirements are that this speech is 2-3 minutes long (do not

speak for 4-5 minutes!). In addition to an introductory sentence or two, and a summary sentence or two, you

will in effect have two main points for this speech:

1. Personal information about yourself (major, career hopes, hobbies, etc.)

2. Your speaking experience, attitudes towards speaking, what you hope to gain from the class

There is no speaking plan required for this presentation.

Presentation #2 (Articulate a Perspective)

You will inform/instruct/illuminate the audience about a topic of your choosing. Please do not make this a

speech of physical demonstration (such as how to bake a cake). General requirements are that this speech is 3-4

minutes long, that one outside source is cited in the body of the speech, and that an approved organization

pattern is followed.

Presentation #3 (Build Community)

You will inspire the audience about one positive human quality (such as caring or fairness) with the use of

stories. General requirements are that this speech is 4-5 minutes long, that one outside source is cited in the

body of the speech, that the speaker utilizes at least one narrative to illustrate the quality, and that the Statement

of Reasons organization pattern is utilized.

Presentation #4 (Secure Adherence)

You will invite the audience to think a certain way about a topic of your choosing. Development of logic &

reasoning will be very important for this speech. General requirements are that this speech is 6-7 minutes long,

that it cites two outside sources in the body of the speech, that it follows an organization pattern from the

handout, that it utilizes at least one electronically generated visual aid, and that you are dressed for credibility.

The student-generated guidelines for dressing for credibility can be found on Blackboard.

Presentation #5 (Discover Knowledge and Belief)

Many of the speeches given in the business/academic arenas are presentations involving interaction or

discussion with the audience. This speech will allow you to practice these skills. We will talk more about the

specifics of the content in class. General requirements are that this presentation is 10-12 minutes long, that the

topic is presented from multiple perspectives, that the tone is invitational (not persuasive), that most of the

presentation time is spent in true discussion, and that you are dressed for credibility.

Quizzes

There will be 4 quizzes (weeks 3, 5, 9 & 14). The quizzes will cover both text and lecture. Refer to the Weekly

Schedule to see which weeks each quiz will cover.

Criteria for Evaluating Presentations

The average presentation (Grade of C) would meet the following criteria:

Conforms to the type of presentation assigned

Is delivered in an extemporaneous manner (not read word for word)

Fulfills any special requirements of the assignment, e.g. required number of sources, etc.

Has an identifiable introduction, body, and conclusion

Utilizes a clear organization pattern

Has a clear commitment sentence

Shows reasonable competence in delivery

Is relatively free of errors in grammar and word usage

The above average presentation (Grade of B) would meet the preceding criteria and also:

Addresses a challenging topic

Specifically utilizes a true attention-getter, and specific common ground in introduction

Clearly identifies speaker credibility

Supports main points with evidence that meets the test of accuracy, relevance, and credibility

Exhibits clear use of transitions

Leaves the audience with a memorable statement

Shows energy and passion for topic

Uses meaningful gestures and sustained eye contact

Speaker does not stand behind lectern

Minimal fidgeting, dysfluencies, etc.

The excellent presentation (Grade of A) would meet the preceding criteria and also:

Constitutes a genuine contribution to the knowledge of the audience

Continues specific relevancy and common ground throughout the speech

Utilizes vivid and imagery-based language

Utilizes specific and meaningful examples and stories to amplify main points

Delivery is polished and dynamic to retain attention

Speaker is not rooted to the spot

The below average presentation (Grade of D or F) would be seriously deficient in the criteria required for the

C speech

Assignment Points

Assert Individuality 10

---Semester Plans 10

Articulate a Perspective 50

---Plan 20

Build Community 50

---Plan 20

Seek Adherence 75

---Plan 20

---Peer Evaluation 10

Self Evaluation 30

Discover Knowl. & Belief 100

---Plan 20

---Peer Evaluation 10

Quizzes (4 X 25 pts) 100

Total Points Earned 525

Spring 2011 CLAS Academic Policies

The following policies pertain to all students and are strictly adhered to by the College of Liberal

Arts and Sciences (CLAS).

Every student MUST check and verify their schedule prior to the published drop/add

deadlines in the student portal. Failure to verify a schedule is not sufficient reason to

justify a late add or drop later in the semester. It is the student’s responsibility to make

sure that their schedule is correct prior to the appropriate deadlines.

CLAS students must use their email.ucdenver.edu email address. Email is the official

method of communication for all University of Colorado Denver business. All email

correspondence will take place using your UCDenver email address. Go to

http://www.ucdenver.edu/student-

services/resources/registrar/students/policies/Pages/EmailPolicy.aspx to activate your

email address.

Students are NOT automatically added to a course off a wait list after wait lists are

dropped. If a student is told by a faculty member that they will be added off the wait list,

it is the responsibility of the student to complete the proper paperwork to add a course.

Students are not automatically notified if they are added to a class from a wait-list.

Again, it is the responsibility of the student to verify their schedule prior to any official

dates to drop or add courses.

Students must complete and submit a drop/add form to make any schedule changes.

Students are not automatically dropped from a class if they never attended, stopped

attending or do not make tuition payments.

Late adds will be approved only when circumstances surrounding the late add are beyond

the student’s control and can be documented independently. This will require a petition

and documentation from the student. Please note that the signature of a faculty member

on an add form does not guarantee that a late add petition will be approved. Petitions for

undergraduates are available in NC 4002 and for graduate students in NC 5012.

Late drops will be approved only when circumstances surrounding the late drop have

arisen after the published drop deadlines, are beyond the student’s control, and can be

documented independently. This will require a petition and documentation from the

student. Pre-existing circumstances (circumstances that existed prior to the published

drop deadlines) regarding illness, work, family, or other confounding issues will not be

considered adequate reason to drop or withdraw from courses after the published

University and/or College drop deadlines. Please note that the signature of a faculty

member does not guarantee that a late drop petition will be approved. Petitions are

available in NC 4002 for undergraduates and NC 5012 for graduate students.

Undergraduate students wishing to graduate in spring of 2011 must complete the on

line intent to graduate and meet with their academic advisor by census date to obtain a

graduation application. This application must be completed and submitted by 5 PM on

February 2, 2011. You can obtain an application ONLY after meeting with your

academic advisor. There are no exceptions to this policy or date.

Graduate students wishing to graduate in spring semester 2011 must complete their

Intent to Graduate form and have a Request for Admissions to Candidacy on file with the

CLAS Dean’s office no later than 5 PM, February 2, 2011.

Students are responsible for completing financial arrangements with financial aid, family,

scholarships, etc. to pay their tuition. Students will be responsible for all tuition and fees

for courses they do not officially drop using proper drop/add procedures and forms.

Students who drop after the published drop/add period will not be eligible for a refund of the

COF hours or tuition.

Important Dates

January 18, 2011: First day of Class

January 23, 2011: Last day to add a class or be added to a wait list for a class using the

UCDAccess student portal. After this date you must use a schedule adjustment form to

change add or drop a course.

January 24, 2011: LAST DAY TO DROP WITHOUT DROP CHARGE – THIS

INCLUDES SECTION CHANGES.

January 24, 2011: Wait Lists are dropped. Any student who was not added to a course

automatically from the wait list by this date and time MUST complete a schedule

adjustment form to be added to the class. Students are NOT automatically added to the

class from the wait list after this date and time. If your name is not on the official student

roster, you are not registered for the course.

January 25-February 2, 2011: Students are responsible for verifying an accurate spring

2011 course schedule via the UCDAccess student portal. Students are NOT notified of

their wait-list status by the university. All students must check their scheduled prior to

February 2, 2011 for accuracy.

January 25, 2011: First day instructor may approve request to add a student to a full

course with a Schedule Adjustment Form.

February 2, 2011: Census date.

February 2, 2011 at 5 PM: Last day to add structured courses without a written petition

for a late add. This is an absolute deadline and is treated as such. This deadline does

not apply to independent study, internships, project hours, thesis hours, dissertation

hours, and late-starting modular courses.

February 2, 2011 at 5 PM: Last day to drop a spring 2011 course or completely with

draw from all spring 2011 courses using a schedule adjustment form with a tuition

adjustment minus the drop charge and no transcript notation – this includes section

changes. Drops after this date will appear on your transcript. This is an absolute

deadline and is treated as such.

February 2, 2011 at 5 PM: Last day to request pass/fail or no credit option for a course.

February 2, 2011 at 5 PM: Last day to for a graduate student to register for a Candidate

for Degree.

February 2, 2011 at 5 PM: Last day for a Ph.D. student to petition for a reduction in

hours.

February 2, 2011 at 5 PM: Last day to apply for spring 2011 graduation. You must

make an appointment and see your academic advisor before this date to apply for

graduation if you are an undergraduate; you must complete the intent to graduate and

candidate for degree form if you are a graduate student.

February 14-23, 2011: Faculty can use the early alert system.

March 21-27, 2011: Spring break (no classes/campus open)

April 1, 2011 at 5 PM: Last day for CLAS students to drop or withdraw from all classes

without a petition and special approval from the student’s academic Dean. After this

date, a dean’s signature is needed.

April 15, 2011 at 5 PM: Last day for CLAS students to drop or withdraw from all

classes with signatures from the faculty and Dean without a full petition. This is treated

as an absolute deadline.

After April 15, 2011 all schedule changes require a full petition. Petitions are available

in NC 4002 for undergraduates and NC 5012 for graduate students.

May 9-14, 2011: Finals Week

No schedule changes will be granted once finals week has started. There are NO

exceptions to this policy.