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Absences not approved in advance (approved, not simply notified), or verified as legitimate by documentation from the university health services, will be treated as unexcused.
Importance of email
Because of the number of class meetings with guest speakers, whose schedules are subject to change, the weekly activities and topics listed in the calendar are also subject to change. I will use email via Blackboard to notify you of these changes. I may also use email to notify you of other changes or important matters relating to the course.
Early Notification of Problems in the Internship
If you are having a problem with your internship, you should speak to me as soon as possible. In the past, students who have not had pleasant and useful experiences at the beginning have almost always been able to improve their situation by seeing me early in the semester.
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