No late work will be accepted, except in extraordinary circumstances. What constitutes an extraordinary circumstance is at the discretion of the course instructor. Be aware that work responsibilities, church activities, mission trips, family vacations/events, or other such activities do not constitute extraordinary circumstances. Adjustments to this policy may be made by the course instructor. Any questions concerning this policy and its enforcement should be directed to the instructor.
Plagiarism is a serious ethical and legal matter and instances of plagiarism will result in an “F” for an assignment and possibly an “F” for the course. Students are to read and abide by the section entitled “Integrity in Seminary Studies” in the MBTS Academic Catalog.
Midwestern is committed to facilitating students with disabilities. Students seeking effective auxiliary aids for a current documented disability need to conform with institutional policies and procedures as listed in the Midwestern Students with Disabilities Information Brochure available on the MBTS website. Students are responsible for contacting the Dean of Students Office at (816) 414-3700 for verification and recommendations for any disability case. The Student Development Committee will then recommend to the professor any necessary effective auxiliary aids.
Class Attendance: Attendance is considered a necessary factor in the learning process. Absences, for any reason, should not exceed 25% of the total class time. Withdrawal from the course is required after a student is absent from more than 25% of the class sessions, except in cases of confining illness or serious circumstance.
To assist Midwestern in the ongoing assessment of student learning and achievement, students are asked to complete the confidential, internet-based assessment of learning for each classroom experience. Course assessment(s) are available at the end of each semester or term and may be accessed in the Student Portal. Students have the option of completing the online course assessment after the end of the semester or term and then being able to retrieve the grade(s) for their course(s). Students who do not have internet access may obtain access and/or assistance in Midwestern’s Library. Students having difficulty accessing their online course information should contact the MBTS Help Desk.
Questions regarding course content, a correct understanding of the course syllabus, or assignments should be address to the instructor.
In Christian higher education institutions, it can be assumed that each believer-learner is at a different place of personal maturity and educational preparedness. For these reasons, it is requested and expected that each student exhibit mutual respect, even when divergent viewpoints are expressed in the classroom. Students should refrain from behaviors that negatively affect the teaching environment. Students should conduct themselves as ministerial professionals who give, and are worthy of, a high level of respect.

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