6.1 Notification of Absences
All students are expected to participate in required class activities. For all courses, students must notify course faculty in advance if they are unable to participate. Messages can be left for faculty using cell phone voicemail or email. Messages should indicate the length of and reasons for not participating. Excused absences will be given for acceptable reasons, such as emergencies, religious observance or illness. Social events, vacations, and job interviews are not acceptable reasons for absence from course activities. The academic calendar is published well in advance to allow for planning these events.