Please refer to discussion guidelines in the syllabus.
Under what circumstances do you believe a sexual predator should be placed in a civil commitment treatment program as opposed to a correctional institution? Explain each program and under what circumstances you believe it to be most appropriate. Explain with specificity and example.
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SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF EDUCATION & SOCIAL SERVICES
CRM 333 Violent Crime
SUMMER 1, 2020
IF THERE IS ANY CONFLICT BETWEEN THE CONTENTS OF THIS SYLLABUS
AND THE CONTENT OF THE ONLINE MATERIAL, THE SYLLABUS CONTROLS.
WHEN IN DOUBT, CALL YOUR INSTRUCTOR.
Instructor: Dr. Jeff Golden
Course Number: CRM 333 (3 Credits)
Prerequisites: CRM 123 and CRM 220
Office Hours: Call me between 9AM and 9PM, ET, Monday-Friday. Leave a message.
Office Telephone: 850-544-6744
E-mail: jeffrey.golden@saintleo.edu
I. REQUIRED TEXTS
• Delisi, M., Conis, P. (2018). Violent Offenders: Theory, Research, Public Policy and
Practice. 3rd. Jones and Bartlett, Sudbury, MA. ISBN-13: 978-1284129014
• American Psychological Association. (2019). Publication manual of the
American Psychological Association (7th ed.). Washington, DC: Author. ISBN-13: 978-1-
4338-3216-1.
Recommended Reading:
Miethe, T.D., McCorkle, R.C., and Listwan, S.J. (2006). Crime profiles: The anatomy of dangerous
persons, places, and situations (3rd ed.). Los Angeles: Roxbury Publishing Company.
ISBN-10: 1931719578; ISBN-13: 978-1931719575.
II. COURSE DESCRIPTION: This course is a comprehensive overview of the problems and types
of violent crime occurring in the United States. Course analysis includes socialization, behavioral
genetics, gangs and violent offenders and victims, serial homicide, mass murder, domestic
violence, and sexual offenders in contemporary society. The nature and extent of these deviant
acts along with official reports and surveys that provide measurement techniques of violent
crime will be detailed. Included will be coverage of law enforcement, prosecution, and
correctional efforts aimed at curtailing violent crime.
III. SAINT LEO CORE VALUE: Respect. Animated in the spirit of Jesus Christ, we value all
individuals’ unique talents, respect their dignity, and strive to foster their commitment to
excellence in our work. Our community’s strength depends on the unity and diversity of our
people, on the free exchange of ideas, and on learning, living, and working harmoniously.
IV. PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: Understand the causes of violent crime and criminal behavior and
how they impact the criminal justice system, practitioners, and society.
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V. COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES:
As a result of this course, students will
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the Saint Leo University core value of Respect and how it is
violated in violent crime.
2. Comprehend concepts of violent crime.
3. Recognize the shortcomings of “statistical reporting” of violent crime.
4. Identify the extent of serial homicide and mass murder in contemporary society
5. Differentiate typologies of gangs and the critical variables of youthful offenders
6. Understand theories of murder and parameters of domestic violence in society.
VI. METHOD OF ASSESSMENT
All work is to be completed on an individual basis.
Evaluation:
Assessment
Points
Each
Points Total Percentage
Discussions (8) 10 80 15%
Reaction Papers (5) 20 100 20%
Midterm Exam 40 20%
Final Exam 40 20%
Research Paper 100 25%
Total 360 100%
All materials required for submission to the instructor are graded according to the university’s
grading scale as indicated.
A 94-100% Exceptional
A- 90-93% Superior
B+ 87-89% Excellent
B 84-86% Very Good
B- 80-83% Good
C+ 77-79% Above Average
C 74-76% Average
C- 70-73% Below Average
D+ 67-69% Marginal
D 60-66% Poor
F < 60% Failure
Discussion Guidelines
Students must answer the questions posed and post their answer on the Active Learning
Discussion Board. The student will discuss his or her thoughts on the information that has been
posted and discuss its relevance and implications to the field of criminal justice. The student’s
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remarks can be opinion, but it must be based on his or her own experience, research, and/or
prior learning. Of particular interest is a dialogue of opinions, thoughts, and comments.
The initial post must be no less than 200 words and is due no later than Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT. The day the student posts this will count as one of the required three unique
postings.
The responsive posts must be no less than 100 words and are due no later than Sunday 11:59
PM EST/EDT.
The student will respond with substantive feedback in responsive posts to a minimum of TWO
(2) of his or her classmates’ posts. Substantive feedback requires a well-reasoned critique of the
student’s analysis and thought processes. Comment such as “Good job! I really like what you
said and agree with you 100%!” are NOT substantive feedback. Responsive posts filled with
platitudes, compliments and agreements are NOT substantive and will have points reduced.
Responses to the instructor’s questions are NOT one of the two required responsive posts.
State whether the student provided adequate support for any assertions that he or she may
have made. If the student disagrees, he or she must provide facts or a well-reasoned argument
to support a dissenting opinion.
Reaction Papers
A Reaction Paper is designed to develop and sharpen your critical thinking and writing skills.
Your objective in writing this assignment is to define an issue clearly and to formulate and
clarify your position on that issue by reacting to a controversial statement.
ALL OF THE CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENTS ARE FOUND
IN THE REACTION PAPER GUIDELINES DOCUMENT.
DO NOT USE THE CONTROVERSIAL STATEMENTS FOUND
IN THE ONLINE SLIDES!
THERE ARE NO REWRITES.
Each of the five papers is worth 4% of the course grade. The paper must be at least 250 words,
excluding the title page and reference page, and must adhere to the APA writing format, but
no abstract is required. NOTE: submission of the minimum amount of work demonstrates a
minimum amount of research and writing effort and will seldom result in more than a
minimum passing grade. Please reference the APA example given in the Resources section. If
your paper does not comply with this format you will lose points. Please see the grading rubric
in the Reaction Paper Guidelines in the Course Home menu. You MUST cite to at least two
references. You can NOT cite to your text book. Using the minimum number of references
demonstrates only the minimum amount of research and will not earn all possible points.
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Turnitin.com Similarity Score
The Turn It In similarity score MUST be 15% or lower or five (5) points will be deducted for
the first occurrence. You may rewrite the first (and only the first) paper with an excessive TII
score IF YOU HAVE A PHONE CONFERENCE WITH THE INSTRUCTOR with two business days of
the posted grade to learn how to avoid the problem in future papers. Failure to rewrite the
paper or any subsequent excessive TII score will result in a loss of 10 points. A TII SCORE IN
EXCESS OF 30% WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THAT PAPER.
Each Reaction paper should be submitted to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT of the module in which it is due. (Dropbox baskets for these assignments are linked to
Turnitin.)
Midterm and Final Exams
The 120-minute Midterm and Final examinations consist of 40 randomized true-or-false
questions.
Research Paper
You are required to select a course-related topic to research and then prepare a paper.
Review the “Research Paper Guidelines” found online for acceptable topics. Topics are the
“general” concept for your paper.
Issue Statement
NO LATER than the end of Module 2, you MUST email your instructor with a Topic AND a very
specific ISSUE statement. The issue statement is a statement of a concise problem your paper
will examine.
YOUR RESEARCH PAPER WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
UNLESS YOU SUBMIT AN ACCEPTABLE TOPIC AND ISSUE STATEMENT
BY THE END OF MOD 2.
A ‘CHOSEN RESEARCH PAPER TOPIC LIST’ IS FOUND IN THE ‘START HERE’
SECTION TO HELP YOU AVOID CHOOSING AN ALREADY CHOSEN TOPIC.
EXAMPLES:
Topic: Mass murder
Issue Statement: School shootings often result in mass murder but we know little
about the motives of most shooters as they often commit
suicide.
Topic: Domestic violence
Issue Statement: Victims of domestic violence often fail to report the crime
because they are both dependent upon and threatened by the
perpetrator.
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The paper shall include the following sections that MUST have headings (the CAPITALIZED
words):
1. a one short paragraph INTRODUCTION,
2. a DETAILED OVERVIEW of the subject (the body and majority of the paper), and
how it impacts:
a. INDIVIDUALS, and
b. COMMUNITIES, and
c. SOCIETY in general, and/or
d. any LEGAL IMPLICATIONS OR IMPACTS, and
3. an explanation of the role of the Saint Leo University CORE VALUE OF RESPECT
or the lack thereof as it relates to the topic of the paper, and
4. one short paragraph SUMMARY OF FINDINGS.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THIS FORMAT
WILL RESULT IN A SIGNIFICANT REDUCTION OF POINTS.
The paper shall contain a minimum of 2500 substantive words, not including the cover page,
abstract and reference page and must be written in APA style and formatted in a manner
consistent with the most recent APA manual. The paper must include a running head, page
numbers, cover page, abstract and and reference page, none of which are included in the
minimum word count. THERE ARE NO REWRITES.
References must be cited (in-text) using the APA format. A minimum of five (5) references are
required. Using the minimum number of references demonstrates only the minimum
amount of research and will not earn all possible points. YOUR TEXT BOOK MAY NOT BE ONE
OF THE REFERENCES. Of the five, two must be from government publications or professional
journal articles. Do not use Wikipedia or other such publically-generated sources as
references in your paper. Additional grading criteria will include clarity of presentation, quality
of content, mastery of content, care and attention to detail, organization, originality of
presentation, and the value and interest of the presentation, as well as proper grammar and
punctuation.
The assignment must be your original work FOR THIS CLASS. If you submit content that was
submitted by you in any other class the paper will receive a grade of “F” for the class without
further consideration. Therefore, it is strongly suggested that you pay attention to the TII
report and revise the paper as necessary to avoid misrepresentation. You may use no more
than 15% of others quoted work when completing any assignments within this course of
study. Your research paper must therefore be 85% original. No previously submitted papers,
articles, reports, or projects, in whole or in part, to any university or college will be accepted.
Turn-It-In (TII) Similarity Score
The TII similarity score MUST be 15% or lower or 10 points will be deducted. A TII SCORE IN
EXCESS OF 30% WILL RESULT IN A GRADE OF ZERO FOR THAT PAPER.
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DEADLINE
Finally, submit the paper to the Dropbox no later than Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT of Module 6.
(This Dropbox basket is linked to Turnitin.) AS YOU HAVE SIX WEEKS TO COMPLETE THIS
PAPER, ABSOLUTELY NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED BARRING AN EXTREMELY
COMPELLING REASON AND THEN AT THE DISCRETION OF THE INSTRUCTOR WITH THE
POSSIBILITY OF A REDUCTION IN GRADE. IT IS STRONGLY SUGGESTED THAT YOU SUBMIT
THIS PAPER EARLY TO DETERMINE THE TII SCORE AND HAVE TIME TO REVISE IT IF NEEDED.
VII. SCHEDULE
Module 1: Violent Offenders and Predatory Behaviors
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
• Relate a critical awareness of violent criminal traits and attributes.
• Recall operational definitions of violent crimes.
• Outline the prevalence of violent crime as well as the prevalent forms of violent crimes.
• Explain the generalized causal factors for the occurrence of violent crime and predatory
behaviors.
Assignments: Post to the discussion board as assigned; submit a reaction paper to the
materials.
Action: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Review Review the syllabus and textbook table of contents
Read Chapters 1, 4, and 7 of Violent Offenders by Delisi & Conis
View MOVIE How to Write a Reaction Paper (found in Start Here)
Post Introduction to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Initial response to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Responses to at least two
(2) classmates
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Reaction Paper Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Begin Planning your Research Paper topic
Reading:
Chapter 1- Importance of Violent Offenders
Chapter 4- Where I’m From: Criminal Predators and Their Environments
Chapter 7- The Behavioral Genetics of Predatory Criminal Behavior
Method of Assessment:
Discussion Posts: Students will review the environments from which criminal predators
commit their crimes (Learning Outcome #2)
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Reaction Paper: Complete reaction paper assignment and submit to Turnitin.com.
(Learning Outcome #2)
Module 2: Socialization of Violent Criminal Offenders
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
• Explain how violent offenders develop and evolve.
• Assess the criticality of applying transdisciplinary solutions to address violence.
• Relate a perspective of the first longitudinal study of characteristics of homicide
offenders and victims.
Assignments: Post to the discussion board as assigned; submit the reaction paper.
Action: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read Chapters 2, 3, and 9 of Violent Offenders by Delisi & Conis
Post Initial response to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Responses to at least two
(2) classmates
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Reaction Paper Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Email by Sunday midnight Research Paper Topic AND Issue Statement DUE
Readings:
Chapter 2- The Overlap of Violent Offending and Violent Victimization: Assessing the Evidence
and Explanations
Chapter 3- Community-Level Correlates of Crime
Chapter 9- Early Risk Factors for Young Homicide Offenders and Victim’s
Method of Assessment:
Discussion Posts: Students will examine the ways violent offenders and violent
victimization overlap (Learning Outcome #2) and the community-level
correlates of crime (Learning Outcome #3).
Reaction Paper: Complete reaction paper assignment and submit to Turnitin.com.
(Learning Outcome #2)
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Module 3: Deviance and Predation
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
• Recall that persistent sex offenders constitute a small sub-group of the sex offender
population.
• Explain the different issues related to the heterogeneity of sexual murderers and sexual
homicides.
• Summarize crime and pre-crime factors involving sexual murders
Assignments: Post to the discussion board as assigned; submit reaction paper. Email research
paper topic to the instructor.
Action: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read Chapters 10, 14, and 26 of Violent Offenders by Delisi &
Conis
Post Initial response to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Responses to at least two
(2) classmates
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Reaction Paper Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Readings:
Chapter 10 – Generality of Deviance and Predation
Chapter 14 – The Heterogeneity of Predatory Behavior in Sexual Homicide
Chapter 26 – Civil Commitment Laws for Sexual Predators
Method of Assessment:
Discussion Posts: Students will summarize crime and pre-crime factors involving sexual
murders (Learning Outcome #2).
Reaction Paper: Complete reaction paper assignment and submit to Turnitin.com.
(Learning Outcome #2)
Module 4: Gender Violence
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
• Compare homicide to other crimes of violence.
• Distinguish the dynamics of domestic abuse.
• Summarize the frequency of homicide offenders by gender and relationship.
• Describe the risks associated with domestic violence.
• Identify the problematic features of addressing domestic violence.
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Assignments: Post to the discussion board as assigned; submit reaction paper; complete the
Midterm examination
Action: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read Chapters 8, 11, and 12 of Violent Offenders by Delisi &
Conis
Post Initial response to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Responses to at least two
(2) classmates
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Reaction Paper Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Midterm Examination Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Continue Developing Research Paper
Readings:
Chapter 8 – Vigilance, Violence and Murder in Mateships
Chapter 11 – Comparing Women and Men Who Kill
Chapter 12 – Female Sexual Offending
Method of Assessment:
Discussion Posts: Students will explain the differences in violent offending between men
and women (Learning Outcome #2, Learning Outcome #6).
Reaction Paper: Complete reaction paper assignment and submit to Turnitin.com.
(Learning Outcome #2)
Midterm Exam: Students will be tested on their ability to synthesize the materials with
their knowledge of violent offenders and violent crime. The midterm
examination will be a multiple choice exam covering all material in
Modules 1-4. (Learning Outcome #1-6).
Module 5: Gangs and Predatory Crimes
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
• Describe the prevalence of violent acts and predatory crimes committed by criminal
gangs and organizations.
• Explain crime via the traits that constitute psychopathy and which correspond to the
elemental characteristics of crime itself.
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Assignments: Post to the discussion board as assigned; submit reaction paper
Action: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read Chapter 6, 16, and 17 of Violent Offenders by Delisi &
Conis
Post Initial response to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Responses to at least two
(2) classmates
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Reaction paper Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Continue Developing Research Paper
Readings:
Chapter 6 – Still Psychopathic After All These Years
Chapter 16 – Focused Deterrence Strategies and the Reduction of Gang and Group Violence
Chapter 17 – Gang Involvement and Predatory Crime
Method of Assessment:
Discussion Posts: Students will describe the prevalence of violent acts committed by gangs.
(Learning Outcome #5).
Reaction Paper: Complete reaction paper assignment and submit to Turnitin.com.
(Learning Outcome #2)
Module 6: Institutional Misconduct
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
• Compare and contrast the proactive and reactive forms of aggression.
• Analyze each of the dimensional models of criminal predation.
• Explain why different intervention strategies may be required to address the proactive
and reactive criminal predatory behavior, respectively.
Assignments: Post to the discussion board as assigned; submit final research paper
Action: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read Chapters 23, 24, and 25 of Violent Offenders by Delisi &
Conis
Post Initial response to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Responses to at least two
(2) classmates
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Submit Research Paper Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Readings:
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Chapter 23- Violent Offenders: A Perspective on Dynamic Federal Supervision Practices
Chapter 24- Criminal Predatory Behavior in the Federal Bureau of Prisons
Chapter 25- Institutional Misconduct among Capital Murderers (include sworn law enforcement
officers, prosecutors, judges etc).
Method of Assessment:
Discussion Posts: Students will explain supervision and classification strategies in prisons,
predatory behavior there, and misconduct by capital murderers.
(Learning Outcome #2).
Research Paper: Learning Outcome #1. FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS ON PP. 4-5.
Module 7: Cyber-Predators and Monitoring Known Criminal Predators
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
• Examine the use of the Internet to expose children to sexually-related material and
create encounters with predators who solicit them for sex.
• Describe the purpose and use of sex offender registries.
Assignments: Post to the discussion board as assigned
Action: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read READ THE .PDF CHAPTERS FOUND ONLINE
Post Initial response to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Responses to at least two
(2) classmates
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Readings: READ THE .PDF CHAPTERS FOUND ONLINE; DO NOT READ THE CHAPTERS IN THE
TEXTBOOK!
Chapter 5 – Cyber-Related Violence
Chapter 17 – Sex Offenders on the Internet
Chapter 24 – Sex Offender Registries and Criminal Predators
Method of Assessment:
Discussion Posts: Students will explain cyber related violence and how sex offenders use
cyber tools to commit crimes and how society attempts to control them –
(Learning Outcome #2).
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Module 8: Prosecuting Criminal Predators
Outcomes:
At the conclusion of this module, students will be able to:
• Relate an understanding of prosecutorial considerations.
• Explain aspects of the prosecutorial process.
Assignments: Post to the discussion board as assigned; complete final examination
Action: Items to be Completed: Due No Later Than:
Read Chapters 18, 21, and 28 of Violent Offenders by Delisi &
Conis
Post Initial response to the
Discussion Board
Thursday 11:59 PM
EST/EDT
Post Responses to at least two
(2) classmates
Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Complete Final Examination Sunday 11:59 PM EST/EDT
Readings:
Chapter 18 – Arrested Today, Out Tomorrow: Patrol Officers Perceptions of a Broken System
Chapter 21 – Prosecuting Criminal Predators
Chapter 28 – Running to Stand Still? Reentry and Violent Offenders
Method of Assessment:
Discussion Posts: Students will explain how law enforcement views policing violence, issues
relating to prosecuting violent offenders, and the problems surrounding re-entry of violent
offenders into society after they complete their prison sentence. (Learning Outcome #1;
Learning Outcome #2)
Final Exam:
For this module you are required to take the Final Exam. Students will be tested on their ability
to synthesize the materials with their knowledge of violent offenders and violent crime. The
final examination will be a multiple choice exam covering all material in Modules 5-8. (Learning
Outcome # 2, 3, 4, 5, 6).
VIII. ADA COMPLIANCE: Students requiring accessibility accommodations are encouraged to
contact the Office of Accessibility Services.
University Campus location (Florida): Kirk Hall 121
Telephone: 352-588-8464
E-mail: adaoffice@saintleo.edu
mailto:adaoffice@saintleo.edu
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IX. ACADEMIC HONOR CODE
The Academic Honor Code is published in its entirety in the Saint Leo University Catalog. The
first paragraph is quoted below:
Saint Leo University holds all students to the highest standards of honesty and personal
integrity in every phase of their academic life. All students have a responsibility to uphold the
Academic Honor Code by refraining from any form of academic misconduct, presenting only
work that is genuinely their own, and reporting any observed instance of academic dishonesty
to a faculty member.
Academic Dishonesty:
Academic dishonesty is representing another’s work as one’s own, active complicity in such
falsification, or violating test conditions. Plagiarism is stealing and passing of the ideas and
words of another as one’s own or using the work of another without crediting the source.
The sanctions for academic dishonesty such as cheating on an examination, plagiarism, forgery
of academic documents (including signing another’s name), the copying of computer programs
or information, and similar offenses are as follows:
1. The minimum sanction for the first offense is an “F” for the test or assignment, but the
usual sanction is an “F” in the course where the violation took place.
2. The minimum sanction for the second offense is an “F” in the course, but the usual
sanction is suspension of the student from St. Leo University.
No previously submitted papers, articles, reports or projects, in whole or in part, to any
university or college will be accepted.
It is the responsibility of every member of the faculty and student body to cooperate in
supporting the Honor Code. Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to the following
categories:
Cheating
-Providing or receiving academic work to or from another student without the permission of
the instructor/professor.
-Buying or selling academic work.
-Violating test conditions.
-Forging academic documents.
-Copying computer programs.
Plagiarism
-Stealing and passing off the ideas and words of another as one’s own or using the work of
another without crediting the source whether that source is authored by a professional or a
peer.
-Submitting an article or quoted material from a periodical or the internet as one’s own.
-Retyping or re-titling another student’s paper and handing it in as one’s own.
-Intentionally or unintentionally failing to cite a source.
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Complicity
-Helping another student commit an act of academic dishonesty.
Misrepresentation
-Resubmitting previous work, in whole or in part, for a current assignment without the written
consent of the current instructor(s).
-Having another student complete one’s own assignments, quizzes, or exams.
-Lying to a professor.
-Fabricating a source.
X. ATTENDANCE POLICY: This is an online class and students are solely responsible for
maintaining a schedule that allows for sufficient time to complete all assignments successfully.
XI. LATE WORK / MAKE UP POLICY:
No papers, assignments, test, or other required work will be accepted late. All assignments
are due during the week identified in the syllabus or modules and must be posted to the
designated discussion board. Assignments posted after 11:59 PM EST/EDT on the required
due date or posted to the incorrect discussion board will not receive credit or will receive
significantly reduced credit at the discretion of the instructor.
If you require an extension, you must notify the professor in writing before the due date of
the assignment. Extensions are only granted based on reasonable circumstances when the
extension is requested at least 24 hours prior to the due date of the assignment.
If you or an immediate family member are hospitalized and prevented from completing an
assignment, a doctor’s note (NOT A NURSE OR ANYONE ELSE) or official documentation
(military orders) must be promptly submitted to the professor. A death in the family requires
an official notice listing you as a relative. If you submit your work after the deadline and you
do not have permission to do so you will receive a zero for the assignment(s). Exceptions
must be documented in writing by the student and acceptance is at the discretion of the
professor.
Military personnel unable to complete an assignment by the due date and time due to
deployment must present written proof of deployment in order to have their assignment
graded.
XII. STUDENT MISCONDUCT/CLASSROOM DISRUPTION:
Saint Leo University students are expected to conduct themselves at all times in accord with
good taste and observe the regulations of the University and the laws of the city, state, and
national government. All University community members—faculty, staff, employees,
students—have the right and obligation to report violations of civil or University regulations to
the appropriate University Vice President or Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Should a University community member encounter a disruptive student, the student shall be
asked politely, but firmly, to leave the classroom (or wherever the locus of disruption). A
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University community member has the authority to do this if the student is acting in a
disruptive manner. If the student refuses, the appropriate office shall be notified.
XIII. SAINT LEO UNIVERSITY’S COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE STATEMENT:
Academic excellence is an achievement of balance and growth in mind, body, and spirit that
develops a more effective and creative culture for students, faculty, and staff. It promotes
integrity, honesty, personal responsibility, fairness, and collaboration at all levels of the
university. At the level of students, excellence means achieving mastery of the specific
intellectual content, critical thinking, and practical skills that develop reflective, globally
conscious, and informed citizens ready to meet the challenges of a complex world.
XIV. LIBRARY RESOURCES:
Library Information
Below is the library information for classes on the University Campus. Each region has its own
library information and can be accessed at http://saintleolibrary.cloudaccess.net/general-
help/93-help/258-faculty-syllabus-library-information.html
The regions are: University Campus, Virginia, Central, Florida, COL, and DL. Please contact Elana
Karshmer if you have any questions at elana.karshmer@saintleo.edu
Cannon Memorial Library Resources
Accessible in learning studio, mySaintleo, library homepage
Library Instruction
To arrange library/research instruction for your classes, please contact:
Elana Karshmer elana.karshmer@saintleo.edu University Campus
Viki Stoupenos viki.stoupenos@saintleo.edu FL, GA, SC Centers
Steve Weaver steven.weaver@saintleo.edu CA, MS, TX, VA Centers
Sandy Hawes sandy.hawes@saintleo.edu COL
Michelle Joy DL
Writing Help
The Cannon Memorial Library now offers instruction in writing and research to all center
students at all levels, across the curriculum. Ángel L. Jiménez, M.A., and John David Harding,
M.F.A., offer instruction on all aspects and stages of the writing process. Please make an
appointment: Angel Jimenez, Appointment Form or John David Harding, Appointment Form
Ángel Jiménez angel.jimenez@saintleo.edu 1-352-588-8269
John David Harding john.harding@saintleo.edu 1-352-588-7576
http://saintleolibrary.cloudaccess.net/general-help/93-help/258-faculty-syllabus-library-information.html
http://saintleolibrary.cloudaccess.net/general-help/93-help/258-faculty-syllabus-library-information.html
https://secure.ecollege.com/stleo/index.learn?action=welcome
https://my.saintleo.edu/
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/friendly.php?s=library_home
mailto:elana.karshmer@saintleo.edu
mailto:viki.stoupenos@saintleo.edu
mailto:steven.weaver@saintleo.edu
mailto:sandy.hawes@saintleo.edu
https://secure.jotform.us/hollysmith/WritingResearchAppointment
http://www.jotformpro.com/hollysmith/JDForm
mailto:angel.jimenez@saintleo.edu
mailto:john.harding@saintleo.edu
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Cannon Memorial Library
Librarians are available during reference hours to answer questions concerning research
strategies, database searching, locating specific materials, and interlibrary loan (ILL).
Reference Hours
Monday – Thursday 9 a.m. – 9 p.m.
Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
The library provides an 800 number and an email address for general reference services: 1-800-
359-5945 or reference.desk@saintleo.edu . The library’s mailing address and local telephone
numbers are:
MC2128, 33701 State Road 52, Saint Leo, FL 33574
352-588-8477 (Reference Desk)
352-588-8476 (Circulation Desk)
352-588-8258 (Main)
352-588-8259 (Fax)
Online Catalog “World Share” (All Books and Media)
Click on the Library Catalog link on the Cannon Memorial Library website. To borrow books in
person from the library, present your SLU ID at the Circulation Desk. Online and off-campus
students may have materials delivered to them by completing and electronically submitting
article or book request forms from the Interlibrary Loan page.
Online Library Resources (Articles and E-books)
Saint Leo provides its own array of online article databases and e-book resources. Use
the Databases and E-books links on the Cannon Memorial Library website to search the latest
subscription databases and e-book/e-reference collections.
Subject Research Guides
Click on How do I use the Subject Research Guide? for an introduction to relevant online and
print resources the library has to offer in your given subject area – this is a great place to start
your research.
Central Region – Georgia
Liaison Librarian
For help locating books, database searches, reference assistance, or to arrange library
instruction for a class, Georgia Region students and faculty may contact:
mailto:reference.desk@saintleo.edu
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/friendly.php?s=Catalog_Search_Help/CatalogHelp&preview=5d7de3953e20fee52aa69ee8094ec919
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/friendly.php?s=library_home
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/c.php?g=165386&p=1086172
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/c.php?g=259740&p=1733884
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/c.php?g=165383&p=1086161
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/c.php?g=397492&p=2701884&preview=92d65b78c86a3e5710087a8f25ed73ac
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Viki Stoupenos, Central Region – Georgia Librarian
viki.stoupenos@saintleo.edu 1-912-352-8331 ext. 3025
Library Tutorial
A library tutorial, which takes students through accessing Saint Leo library materials, is available
on the library Main Help Page, Subject Research & LibGuides. A short quiz is included, which
takes approximately 20 minutes to complete.
Supplemental Area Library Resources
Local Georgia Region public and area academic libraries are listed for each center: Libraries
Near Your Center
Library Card Reimbursement
To ensure that every student has academic book borrowing privileges, Saint Leo annually
reimburses off-campus students up to $150 to obtain a library card at one area college or
university library. Students should submit their receipt and a completed reimbursement form
at their Saint Leo Center office. The reimbursement form is available online
at http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/ld.php?content_id=9107052.
mailto:Viki.stoupenos@saintleo.edu
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/friendly.php?s=library_tutorial
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/friendly.php?s=library_help
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/c.php?g=368090&p=2695972
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/c.php?g=245590&p=1635259&preview=26c340a3af21b8ae4d343d9ed988c21d
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/c.php?g=245590&p=1635259&preview=26c340a3af21b8ae4d343d9ed988c21d
http://slulibrary.saintleo.edu/ld.php?content_id=9107052