Student Handbook

whether they are in the laboratory or classroom, are examinations or quizzes, depending on scope, and will be administered according to the following policy statements: • All procedures for student assessment and the determination of the final grade for each course must be clearly defined in the course syllabus. • The dates and times of all examinations and lab practicals, and whether there is a midterm or final examination, must be clearly stated in the syllabus. Defined dates for quizzes are recommended but not required. • All midterms and finals must be delivered through ExamSoft. When multiple choice questions in midterms and finals are employed, they must only use item formats consistent with the formats used by the NBEO. • All examination and lab practical dates are fixed and registered in a master calendar at the beginning of the semester and may not be changed without a written request from the IOR/course coordinator and approval from the Office of Academic Affairs. • The dates and times of all midterms and finals are determined by the Registrar and once finalized, are not subject to change. Midterms and Finals weeks are posted on the Academic Calendar, which is available prior to the Academic Year. • Except for lab practicals, no examinations or quizzes are permitted the week before or after midterms week, or the week before finals week. If a course has a midterm and/or final, it must be scheduled during midterm or final weeks. • To ensure that the overall schedule of assessments during any given semester is as reasonably balanced as possible, the Office of Academic Affairs will examine the schedule of assessments at the beginning of the semester and may initiate discussions with instructors regarding the timing of assessments. It is understood, however, that there may be days when scheduling more than one assessment, or scheduling assessments on back-to-back days, is unavoidable. • Students who cannot take an examination on the scheduled date must notify and get permission from the IOR, in advance whenever possible, for a make-up. If approved, arrangements for a makeup will be made after the exam’s original date has passed at the discretion of the IOR. Statement on Student Use of Educational Materials All educational materials at SUNY College of Optometry, including those associated with instructional activity such as lecture capture recordings, electronic course material, course handouts, and any other course-related materials, are the property of the course instructor or the College, as described in the University policy1, and subject to copyright protection under federal law. SUNY College of Optometry students are granted permission to use these materials for their personal educational use only and may not make any of the material available to others without the express permission of the instructor or the College, as appropriate. Copyright infringement is against the law. Violations of this policy will be considered unethical and unprofessional behavior. Such violations are grounds for disciplinary action, program dismissal, and possible legal action.

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