See the following guide, written by a student, geared towards international students taking computer science.
All your grades are in Moodle. We will mainly use Moodle for grading purposes. This website (the one you are currently on) is the main course website.
The Academic Resource Center which is in APEX (Gault library) offers a variety of academic support services, programs and 1:1 meetings available to all students. Popular areas of support include time management techniques, class preparation tips, test taking strategies, and English Language Learning. Students are encouraged to schedule an appointment at the APEX front desk or visit the website for additional options.
The ARC also coordinates accommodations for students with diagnosed disabilities. At the beginning of the semester, students should contact the ARC (ext. 2595) to make arrangements for securing appropriate accommodations. Although the ARC will notify professors of students with documented disabilities and the approved accommodations, students are encouraged to speak with professors during the first week of each semester. If a student does not request accommodations or does not provide documentation to the ARC, faculty are under no obligation to provide accommodations.
The College is temporarily extending the deadline for dropping a course. Students may drop any course by Friday, December 10. The minimum enrollment of 3.0 credits remains in effect. Requests to drop enrollment below 3.0 credits will require additional documentation via other academic petitions.
In this class, we will have the chance to indicate the name that you would like to be called and, if we choose, to identify pronouns with which we would like to be addressed. The name and pronoun(s) that you use may change and, if they do, please let us know you would like us to change how we address you. If you are interested in doing so, you can change your chosen name and pronoun(s) in the College of Wooster system.
We are all responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy environment. I have listed here several policies as it relates to our classroom. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me. Refer to The College’s latest health and safety guidelines for additional details.
The College is committed to fostering a campus community based on respect and nonviolence. To this end, we recognize that all Wooster community members are responsible for ensuring that our community is free from discrimination, gender bias, sexual harassment, and sexual assault. In accordance with Title IX, Wooster is legally obligated to investigate incidents of sexual harassment and sexual assault that occur on our campus. Faculty who become aware of an incident of sexual violence, including harassment, rape, sexual assault, relationship violence, or stalking, are required by law to notify Wooster’s Title IX Coordinator. The purpose of this disclosure is to ensure that students are made aware of their reporting options and resources for support. For more information about your rights and reporting options at Wooster, including confidential and anonymous reporting options, please visit here.
The College is committed to promoting its mission of inclusivity and equity in all aspects of the educational enterprise. This commitment extends to all rights, privileges, programs and activities, including housing, employment, admissions, financial assistance, and educational and athletic programs at the College. The College’s Bias Incident Reporting Process is designed to effectively respond to bias concerns raised by faculty, students, staff, alumni and visitors to the College. If you or someone you know are the victims of bias, you can:
Hazing is rooted in violence and is exercised through the use of power and control by one individual or group, who are perceived to occupy leadership roles over others. Ohio State Senate Bill 126, informally known as Collin’s Law, mandates that we report and track all instances of alleged hazing. You can review the policy on hazing in the Scot’s Key. If you become aware of an incident of hazing, you can:
As a student, you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning. Do your best to maintain a healthy lifestyle, and do not hesitate to seek support during times of struggle. There are many helpful resources available on campus, and an important part of being a successful college student is learning how to ask for help.