It is vital that you regularly check four things: the Course Announcement, your BYUI Email, Canvas Email, and Assignment Feedback. You should check the course announcement on Monday as well as each time you log into the course. Essential information about the class, feedback, and resources is only sent to one of these methods. Failure to check  regularly could result in missing opportunities and important information. If you are unsure on how to do this, see how to view assignment feedback.

Christ taught us to be kind, patient, and charitable with ourselves and others. In this course, you are expected to follow the Savior's example by conducting yourself in a Christlike way. President Russell M. Nelson has recently taught, "You have your agency to choose contention or reconciliation. I urge you to choose to be a peacemaker, now and always" ("Peacemakers Needed", Liahona, Nov. 2023, 98-100). Unkind, belittling, or inappropriate language is unacceptable anytime or anywhere in this course.

Those who choose to use their agency to be disruptive, use inappropriate language, or are unkind in their Teach One Another Gathering will no longer be able to attend the gathering until they have met with their instructor or mentor and discussed what they will do to correct the behavior. Missed gatherings will negatively impact the individual's grade. Continued issues will result in a referral to the Honor Code Office, and students will not be able to participate in the gatherings until they have met with the Honor Code Office to discuss their conduct. This also will negatively impact a student's grade.  

Further, responses in your assignments should be appropriate and exemplify your learning and experience as you strive to grow as a disciple of Jesus Christ. 

A hallmark of discipleship is choosing to use your agency in a way that aligns with the covenants and principles of the gospel. This is also known as obedience. President Neilson taught that the temporal and spiritual blessings we will receive are "dependent upon [our] obedience to His laws. Obedience paves the way for a joyful life for [us] today and a grand, eternal reward tomorrow."

At BYU-Idaho, we do this by living the principles and standards outlined in the CES Honor Code. You are expected to attend your Teach One Another Gathering dressed in alignment with those standards and principles and contribute to the gathering in a positive and uplifting way.

Quality of Work: You should strive to put in your best effort to complete assignments that demonstrate sufficient effort and understanding. If you have questions about an assignment, please email your instructor for clarification.

Feedback: You should build a habit of regularly reviewing instructor feedback on assignments. Instructors strive to grade assignments with feedback within seven days of the due date. Reviewing feedback helps you improve the quality of your work.

Deadlines: A major struggle reported by first-semester students is meeting the increased demands that college brings. Deadlines are a part of life. Developing strong habits in planning and scheduling to submit assignments on time is essential.

Extenuating Circumstances: If you have an extenuating circumstance related to health issues or bereavement that may impact your class work or require accommodations for some other reason, please email your instructor as soon as possible to discuss those needs. 

Late Work: You should always strive to turn in your weekly assignments on time. However, you may still submit an assignment late and earn partial credit. Each day, if an assignment is late, it will lose 5% until it hits 60%. Some parts of activities cannot be turned in late. Gathering Group attendance cannot be made up. This experience is uniquely shaped by live interaction. The learning that occurs through peer collaboration and shared insights is irreplaceable. Weekly Check-ins cannot be made up. Weekly check-ins are designed to provide real-time support for your academic and personal well-being. Since the feedback is based on how you're doing right now, missed check-ins can’t be recreated or made up later.

Resubmissions: Assignments can be reworked and resubmitted for a better grade based on suggestions from your instructor. Check the feedback from your instructor. 

Academic Honesty means students do their own work. Work derived from generative artificial intelligence (AI) resources without express permission from instructors is not considered the students’ original work (see course policy below). Honesty must extend to all forms of coursework. For more information, please refer to the Academic Honesty Policy.

In BYUI 101, your Take Action Reports are at the heart of your learning journey. While this course does not include exams or traditional assignments, it demands honest personal introspection, meaningful application, and thoughtful responses.

To support your success, you may use AI tools for the following purposes:

• Proofreading and grammar suggestions to clarify and polish your written reflections
• Reorganizing content for better flow and coherence
• Rewording or refining statements when stuck or unsure how to express your thoughts

However, AI should not replace your personal voice or reflection. Your insights matter, and your growth is measured by your ability to wrestle with ideas and share authentically. Any AI-assisted writing should still be reviewed and personalized by you. Submissions that feel generic, impersonal, or disconnected from your lived experience may not meet course expectations.

Students who use AI to assist in any part of their assignment are expected to briefly disclose this at the end of their submission. A simple statement such as “AI was used to help with proofreading and phrasing” is sufficient. This ensures transparency and honors the spirit of integrity and personal accountability foundational to this course.

If in doubt, ask yourself: Does this sound like me? Does this reflect what I actually think, feel, or believe? If the answer is yes—and your learning is enriched by the process—AI can be a trusted companion, not a substitute.

Students with Disabilities: BYU-Idaho is committed to providing a working and learning atmosphere accommodating qualified persons with disabilities. If you have a disability and require accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Services Office at 1-208-496-9210. Reasonable academic accommodations are reviewed for all students who have qualified documented disabilities. Services are coordinated with students and instructors by the Disability Services Office.

This course includes an in-person weekly Teach One Another Gathering Group. If you are registered with the Accessibility Services Office and need an interpreter or transcriber for these group meetings, please contact the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Coordinator at 1-208-496-9219.

Please read the University Policies on academic honesty, student conduct, complaints and grievances, and Copyright Notice.