Attendance

Mount Aloysius College supports the incorporation of the co-curricular into the academic life and fabric of the College. The holistic growth and development of students is at the core of the educational process.As such, the College understands the value of associated academic experiences such as involvement in theatre, the arts, athletics and student clubs, and students are encouraged to be involved in these activities.

The College also understands that at times events can, and do, conflict with one another and possibly classes. The purpose of this policy is to provide structure and clarification as it relates to student involvement in the co-curricular. Students are expected to attend all classes, labs, clinicals, and internships; and faculty are expected to take attendance and keep attendance records. A student may need to miss a class/lab. Normally, students may be absent from class when they have been able to show suitable documentation that they are participating in a college-sponsored event or activity. This could include, but not be limited to, theater dress rehearsals and productions, Vox Nova dress rehearsals and productions, athletic contests (not practices), College's Honors Program activities and college-sponsored club events and trips.

The student is responsible for meeting the faculty member prior to the event or activity to discuss course expectations. The student is responsible for obtaining the appropriate documentation and presenting it to the faculty member. If the faculty member has any questions, the faculty member could contact the sponsoring person or organization or require further documentation. It is also the responsibility of the student to fulfill all requirements, assignments and class work due ormissed as the result of an absence. The student is responsible for all material covered on the day of his/her absence. An absence/attendance policy and guidelines for make-up work should be included by the faculty in the course syllabus.

Students are expected to attend all classes, clinicals, and internships. Data and research show a higher likelihood of academic success if the student is fully engaged in the learning experience (prepared, engaged, attending all learning/class sessions). Absences from classes or clinicals can put the student at risk. Courses operate differently, so facultywill describe the specific attendance/absence guidelines in their course syllabi.

(For example, normally, more than three (3) absences from a 3-credit semester course that meets three times a week would be considered of concern. More than one (1) absence for a three-credit class thatmeets once aweekwould be of concern. In some classes, such as a clinical, any absence can be a serious problem.)

Students must make up any work that is missed. They should be aware that missing course work, classes, or clinicals/labs might adversely affect their academic standing and goals unless thework and learning is fullymade up. Instructors retain the right to limit avoidable absences due to participation in activities.

Students who are not performing at a "C" or better level, have not met the instructor's expectations, or provide indicators to the instructor that the student's achievement is in jeopardy, will not be permitted absence from class for college-related events and activities. In addition students may not be released from clinical assignments, internships, or other academic endeavors where their presence is required or where an absence can jeopardize their academic standing.