It
is the philosophy of Piedmont Technical college
that student-instructor and student-student
interactions are critical to bringing about
student learning. Such interactions allow
students to develop competencies in the skills
and knowledge of the particular course subject,
work ethic or interpersonal skills. It is
important, therefore, that students
regularly participate in class sessions. Unless
there are circumstances beyond the control of an
individual student that prevent him or her from
attending a class session, each student should
attend all class sessions of a course.
Recognizing
that situations may arise to prevent such
attendance, however, students may be absent for
no more than ten percent of class meetings for
unavoidable absences and no more than an
additional five percent of class meetings for
avoidable absences. In extreme circumstances,
students may be absent for a length of time
mutually agreed upon between the instructor and
the student that exceeds this percentage of
class meetings. Attendance
for less than a full class period my be counted
as one-third of an absence.
The syllabus of
every course state the attendance requirements,
make-up policy and procedures.
Special
Note on Attendance Policy for Veterans
Veterans
and other students eligible for assistance under
the G.I. Bill are subject to the attendance
policy described above. Veterans should be aware
of specific attendance policies.
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