Mandatory MCC Policy Statements for Syllabus

 Statement on Student Behavior

(Adopted by the Instructional Affairs Council on 3/13/02)

Muskegon Community College is a community of scholars whose members include students, faculty, staff, and administrators. Mutual respect and civility are expected in the classroom, or other college related academic settings, as well as in any communication.

• The college has a duty to provide students privileges, opportunities, and protections that best promote learning.
•  Students have the right to a non-threatening learning environment.
• Students have the responsibility to refrain from infringing on the right of others to learn or the right of teachers to teach.
• Any student whose behavior disrupts learning may be subject to disciplinary action as outlined in the Muskegon Community College Student Handbook/Planner.

Statement on Academic Dishonesty

(from Student Handbook)

Academic Dishonesty consists of, but is not limited to:

1. Cheating – Cheating is defined as using or attempting to use, giving or attempting to give, and obtaining or attempting to obtain materials, or information, including computer material pertaining to a quiz, examination or other work that a student is expected to do alone.
2. Plagiarism – Plagiarism is defined as the use of another’s words or ideas without acknowledgement.

Statement on Email Communication 

All email communication originating from MCC to students will be via their MCC email account.
CHECK YOUR MCC EMAIL FREQUENTLY!