Department Policies

These policies are in addition to, or require higher standards than, the general university policies.

Advising

Owing to the intensity of our theatre programs, all students are required to meet with their advisor prior to registration.  It is prudent to make this appointment well in advance of registration to avoid any delays or complications.  The Caine College of the Arts advisor for theatre students is Angela Neff (435) 797-9751. Her office is located in UR 111. 

Class Attendance

Creative works, and the theatrical process require dependability, and the ability to work with others.  Attendance policies are printed on your class syllabi.

Design/Tech Student Practicum

All Design/Tech students meet Wednesday/Friday from 3:00-5:00 each week.

Procedure

  1. Register for THEA 3555/4555/5900 depending on your production assignment.  Meet with the production manager and design/tech area advisor to ensure you register for the correct course number and credits.
  2. Fill out the appropriate project sheet documenting your assignment.
  3. Practicum work begins on the first day of classes so bring appropriate clothing.
  4. Find the faculty/grad student mentor at the beginning of each work session to get your work assignments and necessary training.
  5. Do the work. Follow safety protocols. Ask for help when needed.   
  6. This is a class/work call time. Except for emergencies, cell phone use is not appropriate.

Attire

Wear the appropriate clothing for the task at hand.  This means while in the scene shop, closed toe shoes, jeans, shirts with sleeves, minimum jewelry, eye protection, and gloves, paint clothes for paint assignments, etc.

Incomplete

In rare & extreme cases, a student may contact the design/tech advisor and request an Incomplete.  The reason for requesting an Incomplete must be beyond the student’s control.  The student must fill out the necessary forms and turn them into the department office. Students will be dropped from their production assignment and must make up that assignment or complete another project the following semester, IN ADDITION TO the assignments given for that semester. 

GPA

Students must maintain an overall GPA of 2.75.  No theatre course below a B- grade will be accepted as meeting graduation requirements. Theatre Ed certification students are required to have a GPA of 3.0. 

Probation

Academic Probation

Academic Probation is implemented by the Theatre Department based on cumulative grade point average.  Any student who fails to maintain a 2.75 (B-) cumulative grade point average is on academic probation. While on probation a student may not participate in Department productions, must not have a semester GPA below 2.75 and all Theatre courses must have a minimum of a ‘B’ grade. Academic disciplinary action will be taken by the Department head.  These actions may include letter of warning, registration holds, more meetings with the Academic Advisor, dismissal from the Program, or other actions as deemed appropriate for the circumstances.

Disciplinary Probation

Disciplinary Probation is implemented by the Theatre Department when, upon the recommendation of the faculty, a student is deemed negligent in meeting the requirements of the Theatre Department as outlined in this handbook, or when their behavior is disruptive to the learning environment.  Notification of probation will ordinarily be made at the end of a semester so that a student will be able to correct any deficiencies by the end of the following semester.  Failure to address the conditions of the probation will result in immediate dismissal from the Theatre Department Programs.