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the student will be dismissed from the university and will In the case of excused absence for a final exam, the student 1.1.1 Attending all mandatory online teaching training student from complying with the attendance rule, the
become eligible to apply for re-admission to the university has to apply for an Incomplete (I) grade at the Office of the sessions, as well as attending any optional training sessions student should send an email to the faculty member no
as specified in the re-admission policy. Registrar within 48 hours of the exam. deemed desirable and/or relevant to subject, college, or later than 24 hours after the session, including any relevant
identified need. proofs or explanation.
1.1.2 Preparing course materials to be used during distance 1.2.3 Ensuring adequate internet bandwidth and a reliable
Student Attendance Policy Undergraduate Completion delivery. The material will be either ADU-approved course connection. Students should be in a quiet environment
content and material or appropriate external material
conducive to allowing them to focus on the session, use
When the student’s absence in a given course reaches or Policy relevant to the course content. of a headset or earphone is recommended when noise
exceeds 30%, he/she will be withdrawn from the course. 1.1.3 Observing and abiding by ADU rules and regulations background is present. Students’ digital devices must be
Absences will not be waived under any circumstances. This is to specify the university-wide requirements of each related to academic integrity and intellectual property able to perform the required tasks/activities during the
undergraduate academic degree program that is offered at session.
Students will be considered absent if they do not arrive on Abu Dhabi University. rights.
time for a lesson. Taking attendance will start on the first 1.1.4 Maintaining familiarity and currency with all technical 1.2.4 Ensuring their ADU student account is valid and
day of classes and will continue until the last day of classes 1. Total Credit Hours tools, software and techniques adopted by ADU to support password is updated. Student ADU account is the official
in the semester. Except in instances where professional accreditation distance learning. credential use in ADU, personal email, or guest account is
not permitted.
Warnings will be posted on the Abu Dhabi University requirements dictate otherwise, all undergraduate degree 1.1.5 Conducting all course sessions as per the official ADU
Student Portal when a student’s absence reaches 10% programs will require 120 total credit hours. schedule. 1.2.5 Awareness of, and adherence to, the ADU Code of
and 20%. At the 30% absence limit, a withdrawal due to 2. Grade Point Average Conduct as per the Student Handbook and adherence to all
absence (WA) will be posted on the Abu Dhabi University 1.1.6 Enforcing appropriate conduct and discipline rules other class rules and regulations. Any student misconduct
Student Portal. All undergraduate students must successfully complete and maintaining order throughout all course sessions, and is to be reported by the faculty member and is subject to
all course requirements, as well as the other activities reporting any student misconduct, in line with ADU rules standard ADU policies and procedures regulating student
All attendance rules and requirements apply equally to assigned to their specialized study plan. The CGPA of each and regulations. behavior. In particular, in a distance learning environment
courses delivered in both face-to-face mode and e-learning/ undergraduate graduating student must be at least 2.0 out students shall not: • Engage in any one-on-one or sub-
hybrid delivery modes. Students should connect at the start of 4.0 at the time of graduation. 1.1.7 Applying all ADU teaching rules as per traditional group discussions or messages in any topic not related to
of the session and should remain connected, with adequate delivery mode, and observing the Code of Conduct as the course topic. • Share any digital material without the
engagement and participation for a minimum of 75% of 3. Credit Transfer outlined in the Faculty Handbook. approval of the faculty member.
the session duration. If technical difficulties or exceptional The maximum approved transfer credits must not exceed 1.1.8 Evaluating and monitoring student engagement/
circumstances prevent the student from complying with 2. GENERAL PROCEDURAL GUIDELINES FOR DISTANCE
the attendance rule, the student should send an email 50% of the total credits towards an undergraduate program active participation in the session, which is a compulsory TEACHING AND LEARNING:
component in considering attendance for distance
to the faculty member no later than 24 hours after the at Abu Dhabi University. learning. 2.1 Guidelines for Course Preparation – Faculty and
session, including any relevant proofs or explanation. 4. Study Plan Students
Further details regarding application of attendance policy 1.1.9 Ensuring that any material required for teaching
to e-learning courses is provided in the Distance Learning Each undergraduate degree program will have study plans and learning is made available for the students in a timely Faculty members should be guided by the principle that
Procedural Guidelines. for students entering in Abu Dhabi University. These study manner, either during the session or prior to the session. the content of courses does not differ from the face-to-
plans will specify the appropriate sequences of courses face norm. However, variation in choice and presentation
The Registrar’s Office will accept excuses only from that students must take in order to graduate usually within 1.1.10 Implementing the course assessment strategy for of course materials as well as different pedagogic skills may
students missing an exam/major assignment due to a four-year period. Study plans should include university existing courses to ensure students achieve the learning be required.
absence. Students will be permitted to take a make-up requirements, major and elective courses. outcomes and ensure quality of student performance.
exam, if its weight is at least 10% of the course total mark, 2.1.1 Faculty should:
upon approval of a legitimate excuse. Exceptions 2.1.1.1 Reframe strategies used to attain identical course
The Chancellor reserves the right to decide on any situation/ 1.1.11 Developing a teaching, learning and assessment learning outcomes as the face-to-face course, using the
Evidence for any of the following legitimate excuses will be circumstances outside the conditions stated in this policy. strategy when designing new courses which embeds best-
submitted to the Office of the Registrar on the first day of practice instructional design principles for e-learning/ digital tools available.
return to class: hybrid learning. 2.1.1.2 Determine the type(s) of interactivity needed in
1. Hospitalization, Distance Learning Procedure 1.2 Students are responsible for: course sessions.
2. Contagious Disease, The purpose of the procedural guidelines is to set out 2.1.1.3 Select appropriate and relevant media and other
general institutional rules and standards for distance 1.2.1 Attending all mandatory online learning preparatory course materials, including:
3. Death of an immediate family member (parent, training sessions.
grandparent, sibling, spouse, child), teaching and learning at ADU. Distance teaching and - Printed materials: Textbooks, guided study assignments,
learning complies with MoE/CAA regulations, as well as 1.2.2 Attending course sessions in the same way as website links and other directed reading, library resources,
4. Car Accident, with related ADU policies and procedures. conventional face-to-face sessions. Students should computer programs, written exercises and questions, etc.
5. Special assignments (for working students) with prior 1. FACULTY AND STUDENT ROLES AND connect at the start of the session and should remain - Audio-visual materials: National or local radio or television
written approval from the Office of the Registrar, RESPONSIBILITIES: connected, with adequate engagement and participation broadcasts or podcasts, slides, filmstrips, tape recorders
for a minimum of 75% of the session duration. If technical
6. Al haj, Al Umra is not a valid excuse for students to 1.1 Faculty members are responsible for: difficulties or exceptional circumstances prevent the etc.
be absent.

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