The policies below supplement those found in the College Catalog, the College-AAUP Agreement, the Registrar's Office, and in the Department.
CLASS CANCELLATION POLICY
All classes are expected to meet for the entire length of all scheduled periods. Class cancellations due to an illness or emergency require notification to the CAO's Office at 617-333-2233 and if applicable CE/Grad (Milton: 617-333-2364; Plymouth: 508-747-2424), with no later than two hours notice in advance of the class. If you are unable to notify the CAO in advance of a cancellation, you must notify the CAO within 48 hours following the class cancellation. To find out if the college is closed due to emergency, weather, or other event please call the hotline at 617-333-2075 or visit www.curry.edu.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Please keep in mind, and remind students, of the following: No eating, drinking, or smoking in the classrooms. Clear bottled water may be taken into the classrooms. Cell phones should be off during classroom time.
REGISTRAR INFORMATION
The Registrar's Office provides valuable information about grade submission and other acacemic policies. Faculty are required to submit class lists, mid-term and final grades, and other forms to the appropriate office on time and in the proper format.
The Curry Web Information System (CWIS) provides access to all class lists, course evaluations, course enrollment data and other important data. Midterm and final grades are submitted via the CWIS to the Registrar's Office.
OFFICE HOURS
Office hours are required - at least one per week for each three contact hours to a maximum of three hours per week for full-time faculty, and one hour per week for each three contact hours to a maximum of 2.5 hours by part-time faculty. Office hours should be listed on syllabi, posted on office doors, given to the Departmental Administrative Assistants, posted on the portal, and held as listed.
EXAMS
No exams or quizzes of any kind be given during the last week of classes. Final exams are encouraged, although not required if a presentation or final paper is deemed to be a more appropriate final assessment. If given, final exams must occur at the time and date on the Final Exam Schedule (see CALENDARS).
Faculty are responsible for delivering and picking up student exams administered at the Assistive Technology Center (Milton) or other locations designated by campus directors for untimed or other specially administered exams.
TEXTBOOKS
Textbook orders are due to the Campus Bookstore by the end of October for Spring semester courses and mid-April for Fall semester courses. Submissions can be made via e-mail, phone (xt 2322) or fax.
GRADES & RECORDKEEPING
It is imperative that faculty keep clear records relating to grades for each student and that these records be retained for safekeeping, in the event of questions or appeals.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA)
Questions about legal accommodations for students with documented learning or other disabilities can be addressed by Chip Kennedy, the college's Student Disability Officer at (617)333-2182.
MESSAGES
It is important to establish a college voice mail, email, and mailbox location so that students, faculty, and staff can contact you. These should be listed on syllabi. All Curry faculty are asked to use their Curry e-mail accounts on a regular basis. Please contact the Technology Center at (617) 333-2911.
SYLLABI
Curry College requires that two syllabi for each course taught be submitted to the Administrative Assistant in his/her area. One is kept in department files and the other is sent to the Library. Final copies should be available by the second week of class. Copies of previous syllabi are available in departmental or satellite campus offices.
SYLLABI GUIDELINES
For more information, please visit the UCC portal page.
FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT (FERPA)
The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA), as amended, is a federal regulation that sets forth requirements regarding the privacy of student records. FERPA governs the release of information contained in these records maintained at an educational institution and access to these records. Curry College is required to comply with this regulation. Particular information regarding the regulation may be found in the current Curry College Catalog in the Academic Policies and Procedures section. Questions regarding the release of student information and/or access to student records should be directed to the College Registrar.
CAPS AND GOWNS
For those attending Commencement, the College covers rental costs of regalia (cap, hood and gown) through the College Bookstore (please reserve regalia in advance, as requested by the bookstore).