Professionalism
Being a member of a professional and academic learning community requires understanding, acceptance, and modeling an established set of ground rules:
Ground Rules
- Respect each other as co-learners and colleagues
- Listen to varying perspectives … especially those that challenge your own assumptions
- Be thoughtful and measured when contributing to discussions (synchronous & asynchronous; oral & written; formal & informal)
- Help others become successful
Participation
Because this is a small class, with a fair amount of work and shared discussion, arriving on time is essential. It is disrespectful to show up while someone else is speaking, disturbing his or her train of thought. Please extend the same courtesy to others that you would expect when you are the one speaking.
The course is a marriage of a seminar and lab format; attending each class is crucial to everyone’s success. We will meet regularly in the first half of the semester, and then move to an irregular schedule for the second half. Plan to spend 6-8 hours each week on your class research and writing assignments.
Students who miss multiple class sessions will first meet with the instructor to discuss an action plan going forward. If absences continue, this can lead to failing the course.
- If there is a situation interfering with your progress, contact me immediately so I understand what is happening on your end. Communication is essential.
COmmunication with instructor
At the outset of the semester, we will share ASU email contact information for everyone in our 4100 community. There are several ways you can communicate with your instructor. Email is the quickest and best way to reach me (sibajaro@appstate.edu). I should respond to your inquiries within 24 hours Mon-Fri. [Weekends are reserved for personal matters.] If I don’t reply in this time frame, please contact me again as a follow-up.
On Campus: Located in Anne Belk 249M.
DROP-IN HOURS
T & Th: 12:15-1:15 pm
T: 4-4:45 pm
(or Zoom by appointment – email in advance)
The Department of History at Appalachian State University is committed to supporting our students and fostering an environment that is free of bias, discrimination, and harassment, in the classroom and in the broader university community. We are a faculty that strives to model reflection, advocacy, and care for the community in order to work toward an equitable, democratic, and sustainable society. We value your participation in this process.
If you feel that our courses, programs, or department fall short of this commitment, we encourage you to engage in dialogue with your instructor and/or other program faculty. Please visit https://edc.appstate.edu/equity-issues for information related to Appalachian State University’s Title IX and http://academicaffairs.appstate.edu/syllabi for the most up-to-date policies on students with special needs, academic integrity, religious observances, and student engagement with courses.
