Title: University Policies
Course: HEALTH ASSESSMENT 80FA20 > Section: Module 0 -- Getting Started (August 19-23)

Code of Academic Integrity

Please refer to the following link to view Northwest Missouri State University’s Code of Academic Integrity Policy.

Academic Honesty/Plagiarism

Participation/Attendance Policy

“Students are expected to attend all classes as specified in the course syllabi for each course. However, specific attendance policies may vary from instructor to instructor. Each instructor will clarify the attendance policy at the beginning of each course. It is the responsibility of the student to promptly notify his or her instructor when unable to attend class. Students receiving veterans’ benefits should consult with the coordinator of Veterans’ Affairs for the additional attendance requirements.

A student may make up class work without penalty if engaged in University activities endorsed by the Provost or prevented from attending by circumstances considered adequately extenuating by the course instructor.

After the add period until the end of the drop period, an instructor may request the Office of the Registrar to delete a student from the class roster due to non-attendance.”

Attendance Policy

Acceptable Use Policy

It is the policy of Northwest Missouri State University to maintain access for its community to local, national and international sources of information and to provide an atmosphere that encourages the free exchange of ideas and sharing of information. Access to this environment and the University's information technology resources should be considered a privilege and must conform with all laws, with Northwest policy, and with any policies specific to a resource.

Acceptable Use Policy

Confidentiality of Student Information (FERPA)

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, as amended (commonly known as the Buckley Amendment), is a federal law which provides that colleges and universities will maintain the confidentiality of student education records. Basically, the law says that no one outside the institution shall have access to your education records nor will the institution disclose any information from those records without your written consent. There are exceptions, of course, as noted below.

Northwest Missouri State University complies with FERPA, which also gives you certain rights with respect to your education records.

Confidentiality of Student Information (FERPA)

Drop / Add Policy

Adding Courses: Courses may be added during the first day of any short course, two-week course,or four-week course; during the first two days of a six-week or eight-week course, and during the first four days of any course longer than eight weeks of instruction. This includes adding a course, exchanging courses, dropping courses, and transferring from one section of a course to another section. No record of such courses is made on the student’s transcript. No change in program may be made without prior approval of the student’s advisor.

Dropping Courses: Students may drop a course during the first half of any length course unless under a charge of academic dishonesty. (See “Fees and Costs” section.) Those who do not follow the prescribed procedure for dropping a course will have a grade of “F” recorded on their permanent record.

Drop / Add Policy

Privacy Statement

Northwest Missouri State University and the Information Technology department is dedicated to preserving privacy with regard to the use of technology.  With that said, electronic activities may be subject to the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) and legal investigation requests placed through proper channels when alleged violations are suspected. For more information on the FOIA see the URL: www.foia.gov/

Privacy Statement

Accessibility and Accommodations

Northwest Missouri State University complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the American with Disabilities Act of 1990.

If a student has a documented disability that qualifies under ADA and requires accommodations, he/she/they should contact the Accessibility and Accommodations Office for information and assistance. Disabilities accommodated under ADA may include living, learning, psychological, physical disabilities, or chronic health disorders.

Information about supporting documentation requirements and the accommodations application can be found at the University Title IX and Equity, Accessibility & Accommodations website https://www.nwmissouri.edu/titleixequity/accessibility/index.htm

Students with questions about learning accommodations should contact the Accessibility Coordinator in the Title IX and Equity, Accessibility and Accommodations Office at ADA@nwmissouri.edu.

If you have been approved for a learning accommodation and received an accommodations approval letter, or if you have emergency medical information you choose to share with me, or if you need special arrangements in case the building must be evacuated, please inform me immediately.

Services for Students with Disabilities

Non-Discrimination Statement

Northwest Missouri State University (the “University”) is committed to maintaining an environment for all faculty, staff, students, and third parties that is free of illegal discrimination and harassment.  In keeping with that policy, the University prohibits discrimination and harassment by or against any faculty, staff member, student, applicant for admissions or employment, customer, third-party supplier or any other person (collectively the “University Community”) because of their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other legally-protected class (collectively “protected statuses”).

Non-Discrimination Statement

COVID-19 Mitigation

Northwest is committed to the health and safety of the University community and has therefore adopted COVID-19 mitigation policies. Every student must wear a face covering (such as a cloth facemask, bandana, scarf, neck gaiter, or medical mask) over their nose and mouth at all times in all academic building spaces, including classrooms (unless directed not to by the instructor), offices, hallways, and restrooms. Face shields may be worn in addition to, but not in place of, a face covering. Students without face coverings will not be allowed in the classroom until they comply with expectations. Students must also follow directions regarding entries, exits and furniture, and maintain at least 6 feet of social distancing whenever possible. Northwest further asks all students to practice good hygiene and not enter academic buildings or attend face-to-face classes/events when they feel sick or have been instructed to quarantine/isolate; students who miss class should communicate with their instructors. Students who do not comply with these requirements will be subject to standard disciplinary procedures according to the Northwest Student Code of Conduct (i.e. verbal and written warnings followed by a hearing, if necessary). We thank you for doing your part to maintain our learning environment and to protect the health of fellow Bearcats.