Convocations

2010 Convocations Classes Information

(HSS 2010, BU 2010, PVA 2010, CIET 2010, SCI 2010, EDUC 2010)

Updated for Spring Semester 2008

Class:

Please read this web page completely. It should answer any questions you have about the class.

Also, please make sure the email address in accurate in your student Banner account. I will occasionally email updates to students throughout the semester.

If you have questions that are not answered on this page please email me, Jeb Branin, or you may call me in the Student Success Center 435.586.5419 or stop by the Student Success Center in Suite 177 of the Sharwan Smith Center.

Class Requirements:

For the Convocation class you are graded on completed Reflection Forms. There is a required reflection for for each Convocation Presentation and each of the additional four events described below.

Convocation Reflection Forms are available at Convocations. The additional four events you can download your form below. There are specific Reflection Forms for each type of event. Make sure you download the correct one.

Attend and complete appropriate Reflection Forms (available at Convocations) for ALL of the Convocation presentations
Attend one theatre/dance production and do the Reflection Form
Attend one music concert and do the Reflection Form
Attend one art exhibit and do the Reflection Form
Attend one Leavitt Center Symposium and do the Reflection Form

All Reflection Forms are due as noted on each form, but no Reflection Forms will be accepted after 5 pm the last day of finals.

This handy checklist will help you keep track on your assignments for the 2010 Convocations class
- Requirements Checklist

Tardiness, Leaving Early, and Late Reflection Sheets: This semester we will closely track tardiness. For every two times that you are tardy you will lose credit for attending one convocation and will have to do a make up to get that credit back. Also, reflection sheets will not be accepted from those leaving Convocation early. Sheets must be turned in as students leave Convocation. No sheets will be accepted late.

Making Up Missed Convocations:

If you miss any Convocation or any of the additional assignments, you can make it up by attending presentations of your choice from the Additional Speakers/Presentations list and turning in the "Make Up" Reflection Form. To have an event count that is not listed on the web site you must get permission in ADVANCE from Jeb in the Student Success Center.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of four make-up assignments may be used in place of regular assignments. I will NOT accept more than four alternate assignments..

Helpful Links:

Fine Arts (for the Art, Music, Theatre/Dance assignment)

Leavitt Center for Politics & Public Service (for Symposium assignment)

Additional Speakers/Presentations (for make-up assignment)

Cedar City Arts Council (CCAC events are approved for the Theatre/Dance, Music, and Art assignments)

Grading and Credit:

As an SUU student enrolled in the 2010 course, it is expected that you will participate actively in the convocation series this semester and attend all activities. Students should show presenters proper respect and have stellar audience etiquette. Disruptive behavior will result in Reflection Forms not being accepted. In order to meet the requirements for 2010, a pass/fail class, you must follow the guidelines as explained on this site. You must complete and turn in reflection sheets for each presentation listed.

PLEASE NOTE: A maximum of four make-up assignments may be used in place of regular assignments. I will NOT accept more than four alternate assignments.

Students arriving late to Convocation, wishing to leave Convocation early, or handing in a Reflection Form late, will NOT receive credit for that weeks' Convocation. Please be aware that you do not have to agree with a Convocation presenter, but you should always show them respect. Even the instructor may disagree with the Convocation presenter, which is fine. The theme of Convocations is A Feast of Ideas. Learning about new and exciting (and sometimes different) ideas is all part of the experience.

All Reflection Forms are due as noted on each sheet, but no forms will be accepted after 5 PM the last day of finals.

TO RECEIVE A PASSING GRADE, EACH REFLECTION SHEET MUST BE FILLED OUT COMPLETELY, INCLUDING YOUR NAME. THE REFLECTION SHEET MUST BE HANDED IN BY THE STUDENT WHOSE NAME APPEARS ON THE SHEET AND WHO PHYSICALLY ATTENDED THE EVENT.