Faculty and program instructors at Palm Beach State College are required to monitor student attendance in each course offering, and all faculty, program instructors and departments must maintain accurate records of attendance. Individual faculty/instructors/departments may set attendance policies specific to their disciplines in regard to student absence and tardiness, which should be set forth in the syllabus.
In order to comply with Federal law* and various agencies, (i.e., Title IV (Federal Financial Aid), Veterans Affairs, SEVIS, INS) instructors/faculty will be required to confirm attendance dates to Palm Beach State financial aid representatives, the College Registrar and/or the State Auditor General's office. Failure to provide such information will cause an undue financial detriment to the student or to the College.
In order to report non-attendance in a timely fashion, the following procedures must be followed:
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Condition
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Definition
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Timeline
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Faculty/Instructor Response
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Student never attended any classes
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Student never attended a class and has made no contact with the instructor.
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During the first two weeks of class (or less if that is faculty policy), student never attends any classes (in an internet class – no email, no WebCT login).
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WF or WX
Credit (A/F)
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WN or WX
PSAV/Prep (A/N)
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WU or WX
Credit (S/U)
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Grade depends on the faculty grading policies as stated on the syllabus. Use the first day of the term as the last date of attendance.
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Student stops attending within the first 65% of the class
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As the faculty member defines nonattendance and the subsequent grade as stated in their syllabus.
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Student stops attending from the second week up the withdrawal period (65% of class meeting days).
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WF or WX
Credit (A/F)
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WN or WX
PSAV/Prep (A/N)
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WU or WX
Credit (S/U)
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Depending on the faculty attendance and grading policies as stated on the syllabus. The last date of attendance is the last date the student attended class or made contact with the instructor
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Student stops attending after the withdrawal period has expired.
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As the faculty member defines nonattendance and the subsequent grade as stated in their syllabus.
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Student stops attending after the withdrawal period has expired.
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F, FX or I
Credit (A/F)
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N or I
PSAV/Prep (A/N)
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U or I
Credit (S/U)
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Depending on faculty attendance and grading policies as stated in the syllabus, issue the appropriate grade.
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