Memo Assignment

To: Meaghan Waldron
From: Molly Moran
Date: March 2nd, 2010
Subject: Proper Procedure for Absences: Excused and Unexcused

As we enter the latter half of the semester, I wanted to provide you with the proper procedure to filing an excused or unexcused absence here at Clemson University. I have noticed your increasing amount of absences and wanted to clarify any misunderstood points, as well as, make the consequences of these absences lucid to you.
First, I will cover the Clemson University Attendance Policy. Second, I will go over the proper procedure to follow for excused absences. Additionally, I will cover what needs to be completed in the occurrence of unexcused absences. Finally, we shall discuss the implemented solution to your numerous of absences.

Clemson University Attendance Policy:
• As a student you are required to attend and engage in class activities.
• Regular attendance affects the overall performance in this course.
• A student with 4 or more unexcused absences may be administratively dropped from the course.
• A student must follow the readings assigned to engage in class discussions and team assignments.

Proper Procedure for Filing Excused Absences:
• If you are aware of the absence before the class (i.e. non-health related) notify the teacher 5 days prior to the absence with written documentation.
• Make-up work is due before or on the date assigned, there will be no excused late assignments.

Proper Procedure for Unexcused Absences
• Make sure to have all work completed before the assigned due date.
• It is your responsibility to retrieve any missed material.

You, Meghan Waldron, have had 5 unexcused absences. Nonetheless, you have kept up with your work throughout the semester. My solution to your lack of communication for these absences is a paper on the Importance Of Being Present, due March 10th, 2010. Remember, it is in your best interest to complete this promptly, for failure to do so will ultimately you fail in the course. I look forward to hearing from you as soon as possible. Please notify me when you have a clear understanding of the information and action requested.