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LSC-University Park Syllabus Rules

Academic Appeals

Follow the guidelines and directions in this link for grade appeals when unable to resolve this with your instructor.

Academic Integrity

The Lone Star College System upholds the core values of learning: honesty, respect, fairness, and accountability. The system promotes the importance of personal and academic honesty. The system embraces the belief that all learners – students, faculty, staff and administrators – will act with integrity and honesty and must produce their own work and give appropriate credit to the work of others. Fabrication of sources, cheating, or unauthorized collaboration is not permitted on any work submitted within the system.

The consequences for academic dishonesty are determined by the professor, or the professor and academic dean, or the professor and chief academic officer and can include but are not limited to:

  1. Having additional class requirements imposed,
  2. Receiving a grade of zero or “F” for an exam or assignment,
  3. Receiving a grade of “F” for the course,
  4. Being withdrawn from the course or program,
  5. Being expelled from the college system.

Computer Virus Protection

Computer viruses are, unfortunately, a fact of life. Using flash drives on more than one computer creates the possibility of infecting additional computers and flash drives with computer viruses. This exposes college computers, personal computers, and any other computers to potentially damaging viruses. The college has aggressive anti-virus procedures in place to protect its computers, but cannot guarantee that a virus might not temporarily infect one of its machines. It is your responsibility to protect all computers under your control and use and ensure that each flash drive you use, wherever you use it, has been scanned with anti-virus software.

Campus Carry Overview

Senate Bill 11, commonly referred to as the campus carry law, relates to the carrying of handguns on the campuses of and certain other locations associated with institutions of higher education; providing a criminal penalty.

  • The effective date of this law for a public junior college including Lone Star College is Aug. 1, 2017.
  • Open carry is specifically prohibited by this bill.
  • Authorizes posting of a sign under Penal Code Section 30.06 with respect to any portion of a premises on which license holders may not carry.

To carry on Lone Star College campuses:

  • Must have a LTC (license to carry) or CHL (concealed handgun license)
  • Weapon must be concealed at all times
  • Follow Penal Code 30.06

*Source: Texas Department of Public Safety

Violations of the campus carry policy should be reported to Lone Star College Police.
For additional information please send your question or comment to CampusCarry@LoneStar.Edu.

Exclusionary Zones
Following Penal Code 30.06, Lone Star College has set up exclusionary zones which prohibits the carry of concealed weapons. Each campus maintains a list of locations which serve as exclusionary zones.

Campus Carry Steering Committee
Chair: Paul Willingham, Senior Associate Vice Chancellor of Public Safety
Assistant Chair: Sandra Gregerson, Associate Vice Chancellor of Governance and Compliance
Committee Member: Members of the LSC Safety Committee serve a dual role as members of the Campus Carry Steering Committee. Membership rotates annually and represents all disciplines and campuses throughout the System. For more information, email CampusCarry@lonestar.edu.

Emergency Procedures

Lone Star College System is committed to maintaining the safety of the students, faculty, staff, and guests while visiting one of our campuses. See the Emergency Procedures Website for details.

Register for LoneStarCollegeAlerts to receive emergency notifications. In the event of an emergency, contact the police at 5911.

Equal Opportunity Statement

It is the policy of the Lone Star College System to provide equal employment, admission and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability.

Lone Star Colleges strive to provide an excellent learning environment free from harassment or intimidation directed at any person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, age, veteran's status, sexual orientation, or disability. Any form of harassment will not be tolerated.

Evaluation of Instruction

Lone Star College-University Park is committed to student success. As part of its’ institutional effectiveness efforts, our instructors are assessed in several ways. For the continuous improvement of our instruction, all students are required to provide input for each course they take each semester using the Course Evaluations Questionnaire, which can be accessed online for each course. This occurs approximately half way through your course and your instructor will provide you more information on this process. Once you evaluate your course, print and turn in the receipt of completion to your instructor. The college deans review these evaluations each semester. The deans and/or department chairs may visit each instructor’s class at some time during the semester to observe the instructional environment being provided and complete an assessment of the instructor.

Internet and E-mail

LSCS provides computing and network resources. You are encouraged to use the computers, software packages, and electronic mail (e-mail) for educational or System-related activities and to facilitate the efficient exchange of useful information. The equipment, software, and network capacities provided through the district computer services are the property of the System. Use of the equipment and networks is to comport with the policies and procedures of the System and access may be denied to any student who fails to comply with the System’s policies and procedures regarding its use.

Access to the System’s e-mail and similar electronic communications systems are a privilege and certain responsibilities accompany that privilege. All users are expected to demonstrate the same level of ethical and professional manner, as is required in face-to-face or written communications. Threatening, anonymous, or forged messages will be treated as a violation of this policy.

LSC-University Park Learning Center

Your success is our primary concern! If you are experiencing challenges achieving your academic goals, please contact your instructor or an advisor. We can provide assistance with academic needs, ADA accommodations, classroom difficulties, financial concerns, and other issues.

Student Learning Resource Center/SLRC

Located in building 12, 8th Floor – Just a right turn off the elevator! The Student Learning Resource Center, also known as the SLRC, serves as a centralized location for the library (digital), academic coaching, writing lab and the assistive technology lab. All of these services are available to registered students at no cost and as support for their academic success.

Academic Coaching: Writing Lab, Math and Science Lab, Science Hotspot and Math Hotspot

Academic coaching includes elements of traditional tutoring, the goals and process of academic coaching reach further and deeper to teach students to become more effective learners, not simply to survive the crisis of the day.

Academic Coaching provides academic support for subjects in the Math & Science Lab (B12.801), the Writing Lab (B12.825), The Math Hotspot (B13.331), and the Science Hotspot (CSI Building Lobby),

More information, including hours, guidelines, and locations, can be found online at the Academic Coaching Website. Please contact 281.401.5388 for more information.

Assistive Technology Lab

The Assistive Technology Lab provides services for students who have accommodations that have been approved by Disabilities Services. Students should begin in the Disability Services Office located in 12.231H, behind Minuti Café.

Assistive technology is any item, piece of equipment, software program, or product system that is used to increase, maintain or improve the functional capabilities of persons with disabilities. Some examples of services include reader/scribes, digital recorders, smart pens and text to speech software.

The Assistive Technology Lab is located on the 8th floor of building 12, room 804. More information can be found online at http://www.lonestar.edu/UP-AssistiveTech.htm. For general information regarding assistive technology services call 281-401-5301.

Library: Digital Research Resources and Research Help

The University Park Library offers many resources to help students succeed in their coursework. The SLRC also has many public use computers, a copier, a printer and study space. This is also where students get their student ID and can check out reserve textbooks for 2 hours at a time.

Online databases for scholarly resources include everything from articles to eBooks to videos and can be accessed from anywhere with the library barcode on the back of your student ID. Librarians are available during SLRC hours and can also be contacted by email (uplibrary-ref@lonestar.edu), text (281-946-9879), phone (281-401-5290) or through the Chat with the Librarian button on the library webpage. Librarians are available to assist with finding, evaluating, and citing information.

More information, including library hours, services available, contact information, and research guides, can be found online at the LSC-University park Library Website. For general questions, please call 281-401-5316. 

Six Drop Rule

Students who enrolled in Texas public institutions of higher education as first-time college students during the Fall 2007 term or later are subject to section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, which states that an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop (withdraw with a grade of “W”) from more than six courses, including courses that a transfer student has previously dropped at other Texas public institutions of higher education that have already been counted against their six drop limit. Each student should fully understand this drop limit before you drop any course. Please see a Counselor or Advisor in our Student Services area for additional information and assistance. This policy does not affect developmental or ESOL students.

Software Piracy

Law strictly prohibits unauthorized copying of software purchased by Lone Star College-University Park for use in laboratories. Lone Star College-University Park administration will take appropriate disciplinary action against anyone violating copyright laws.

Student Code of Conduct

Students are expected to conduct themselves appropriately while on College property or in an online environment. Students may receive disciplinary action up to and including suspension, if they violate System or College rules, disrupt classes, or interfere with the opportunity of others to obtain an education. Students who pose a threat to the safety of others will be subject to immediate withdrawal from the classroom, campus environment, and/or online environment, as well as face subsequent criminal charges, as appropriate. Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct located online at http://www.lonestar.edu/student-responsibilities.htm for additional information.

Withdrawal Policy

Withdrawal from the course after the official day of record and prior to “W” Day, (see current catalog for this date) will result in a final grade of “W” on your transcript. Instructor approval is necessary if you want to withdraw after official day. No credit will be awarded for a course earning a “W.” If you stop attending class, you must withdraw at the registration office prior to “W” day. If you stop attending class and do not officially withdraw, you will receive an “F” for the course.

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