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Daily
timetable
Teaching is Monday to Friday. Classes start each day at 0900 hrs
and continue until 16:15 (there are some exceptions), though it
would be unusual to work right through without some free periods.
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Attendance
and punctuality
Absence from class will prevent you from getting the full benefit
from a course. Furthermore, each student's involvement contributes
to the learning process of all other students in the class, particularly
in the context of the St. Clare's small class format. This is why
at St. Clare's you are required to attend all classes regularly
and punctually. Failure to do so will affect your overall grade
for that course. Illness or a genuine unforeseen emergency are the
only exceptions. It is your responsibility to make up work missed
in readiness for the next class meeting.
You should note
semester dates (including mid-semester breaks) carefully, and depart
and return from Oxford within the stated dates and times. You are
advised that if you miss classes in order to pursue your own plans
or leisure activities you will be seriously risking your overall
grade in the subject/s in question. The full Class Attendance Policy
is distributed during Orientation. You are fully responsible for
familiarising yourself with it. Other documents that relate to general
academic discipline will be distributed and discussed during your
Orientation period.
Students are
advised that in addition to the regular class hours there will be
meetings and workshops for all students, both Liberal Arts and students
on other programmes, on a regular basis. These meetings and workshops
are arranged College-wide, and are an essential part of the whole
Programme, giving you an opportunity to interact more fully with
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Assignments
and organisation of work
Assignments should be completed by the date given by the teacher.
Papers (essays) may be hand-written.
Try not to get behind in written work - pace yourself. Your teachers
will be able to guide you in this - if you are having difficulties
then seek advice. Full details will be given during orientation.
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Academic
resources and the purchase of textbooks
For each of your courses the Faculty member will inform you of those
recommended texts which are considered to be essential course books
(these are texts that the student will need throughout the course,
which will be referred to extensively throughout the semester).
Students will be required to purchase these course books and may
do so through St Clare's or if, students prefer, they may purchase
these ahead of time once their academic programme has been finalised
(email the Liberal Arts Office for details of essential course books:
lib-arts@stclares.ac.uk). Other books, including single copies of
supporting textbooks, will be available from the St Clare's holdings
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Academic
advising and assessment meetings
A central aspect to the learning process on the St. Clare's Liberal
Arts Programme is the guidance that you will receive in determining
the development and direction of your education. Teachers are qualified
and willing to offer advice and support, especially in relation
to their own discipline. Personal Tutors offer wider support. Any
concerns over the content of any course should be immediately drawn
to the attention of the teacher, and if the concerns continues,
to the Assistant Director of the Liberal Arts Programme, or to the
Director.
Academic meetings
are designed to help, support and encourage you to fulfil your potential,
both academically and beyond the classroom. They take the form of
confidential, individual meetings. Academic meetings take place
three times per semester. The process begins with the Course Registration
Day sessions that are held at the start of the orientation period.
What are known as 'Interim' interviews are then held five to six
weeks into the semester to monitor progress. At mid-semester you
will receive a written report for each of your courses. At the end
of semester, final assessment meetings are held. You should note
that attendance at the Course Registration day meetings, the Interim
interviews and the final assessment meetings are mandatory. Back
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Academic support
As a student on the Liberal Arts Programme, you are expected to
maintain at least a C average for all course work attempted. If
you fail to do this then you may be placed on academic probation.
If you are placed on academic probation, then you will receive extra
academic help and support to refocus your efforts and commitment.
If you wish to appeal against an academic probation you should consult
the Director of the Liberal Arts Programme. Back
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Academic
integrity
All essays and assignments should be your own work; any secondary
sources should be clearly identified. St. Clare's has established
the following procedures to deal with academic dishonesty.
Violations of academic integrity include:
1. Unauthorised
assistance on a paper/essay, test or examination
2. Unauthorised collaboration on an academic task
3. Plagiarism
4. Any violation as established by the teacher or Head of Department
in question.
Any student
who cheats or plagiarises will be penalised without exception. A
Fail grade for the piece of work in question is automatically given,
with the possibility of a Fail grade for the entire course. A student
offending for a second time risks expulsion. The relevant home institution
authorities will be kept informed of any breach of these regulations,
where applicable. Back
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Withdrawal
from the College
Any registered student who wishes to leave St. Clare's during the
semester for unforeseen and compelling personal reasons must file
an official Notice of Withdrawal with the Director of the Programme
before leaving the campus. Failure to do so will result in non-passing
grades in all courses. Any reimbursement of tuition and accommodation
fees is at St. Clare's discretion. Students are therefore advised
that should they wish to withdraw from College they will need to
complete all the procedures through the Liberal Art Programme office
(see also the Refunds, Withdrawals and Cancellations under the Application
Procedures section). In the event of an official withdrawal,
the home institution and the Principal of St. Clare's will be informed.
Every effort will be made to help the student to complete work and
continue with their academic career. Back
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Course
and student evaluation
In what St. Clare's believes to be an essential part of the whole
evaluation and reporting process you are asked, before final grades
have been an awarded, to complete course evaluation forms at the
end of each semester. These are reviewed by the Director of the
Liberal Arts Programme in consultation with the Principal and Staff
Development Officer and copies are sent to your home institution.
You will also be asked to fill out self-evaluation forms.
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