Class Absence Notification

Class Absence Notification Policy

Policy

Appel Health Services (AHS) recognizes that students are responsible for adhering to professors' attendance policies and that only faculty members can excuse students from class.  AHS does not issue class absence notes.  Students are encouraged to communicate with their professors directly, before missing class.  There are certain health situations (detailed in procedure) that will result in professors receiving a communication from the Dean's Office or AHS.

Procedure

1. Students medically advised not to attend class are issued a short-term health leave.  Professors receive e-mail communication regarding this from the Dean's Office, including specific dates of the leave.
2. Students being seen at AHS while missing an exam or a presentation due to illness may give consent at the time for the professor to be informed by phone or e-mail.
   
3. Students may consent for professors to be informed by e-mail about a current illness that could interfere with class attendance or academic performance,  e.g., mononucleosis or concussion.
4. AHS does not believe students should miss class for medical appointments on or off campus.  If this cannot be avoided the student can give consent for the professor to be informed by e-mail.
5. An AHS professional staff member is able to speak with a professor about a student's special medical situation only if the student signs a consent to do so as per required privacy practices.