3.11 Student Attendance
Responsible Position
Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs
RELATED ITEMS
Minnesota State Board Policy
Minnesota State System Procedure
POLICY STATEMENT
Students taking Alexandria Technical and Community College classes are expected to attend all scheduled classes unless a leave of absence has been approved. Faculty are responsible for maintaining accurate student attendance records. In case of absence, the student is responsible for completion of class work. Willful absence from class(es) is unacceptable and the student may be subject to Student Code of Conduct procedures. If at any time during a semester a student stops attending consecutively for more than 15% of a class and does not officially withdraw, the student will be subject to an unofficial withdrawal. The faculty member will enter a grade of "FW", as well as the last date of attendance.
Leave of Absence
If the student anticipates an absence from their classes, the student should see ATCC Procedures 3.11.1 Student Leave for College-Related Activities and 3.11.2 Extended Student Leave of Absence for approved leave and next steps.
Related ATCC Documents:
- 3.6 Student Code of Conduct, Discipline, and Discipline Appeals
- 3.6.1 Student Code of Conduct
- 3.6.2 Off-campus Conduct
- 3.6.3 Sanctions for Violation of Conduct
- 3.8 Student Complaints and Grievances
- 3.8.1 Student Complaints and Grievances
- 3.11.1 Student Leave for College-Related Activities
- 3.11.2 Extended Student Leave of Absence
Approved by: Leadership Council
Effective Date: 2/3/2021
Next Review Date: February 2024
Archive: 2.5.5 Attendance Policy
3.29 Student Leave of Absence Policy
4.6 Personal and Professional Responsibilities
4.6.1 Responsibilities of the Classroom Instructor Regarding Classroom Attendance