• English 1310: Expository writing as a means of exploring and shaping ideas. Emphasis on critical reading and the improvement of essays through revision. (MULP) (MULT).


    English 1310 is a foundational and fundamental course that focuses on the development of the literacy and critical thinking skills that are crucial to success in one's academic, professional, and civic life.

    In English 1310, you will study the principles of effective composition, with an emphasis on the improvement of your own texts through revision, the critical reading of substantive nonfiction texts, and a foundational understanding of rhetoric.   

    After completing English 1310, you should be able to draft, revise, and edit rhetorically effective texts in which you demonstrate the ability to formulate a thesis (central idea) in an orderly way; form clear and effective paragraphs and sentences; use an appropriate vocabulary; and apply the grammatical conventions of written English.

    Additionally, according to the Core Objectives for the Communication Component of the 2014 Texas Core Curriculum, in English 1310 you will . . .

    1. demonstrate command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to their subject, occasion, and audience.
    2. demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, as well as analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
    3. effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written, oral, and visual communication.
    4. relate choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
    5. recognize different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

  • English 1320: Continuation of English 1310. Expository writing as a means of analyzing and understanding texts. Research paper required. Requirements in sophomore English must be completed before a student takes any advanced work in English. (MULP) (MULT).


    English 1320 is a foundational and fundamental course that builds on the literacy and critical thinking skills developed in English 1310. English 1320 develops skills that are crucial to success in one's academic, professional, and civic life. 

    In English 1320, you will learn how to conduct, cite, and use secondary research in order to develop your arguments.  All papers in the course are documented, with at least one of them requiring the use of several secondary sources. 

    After completing English 1320, you should be able to draft, revise, and edit texts in which you demonstrate the ability to understand and analyze a variety of texts; quote, paraphrase, and summarize secondary sources to support your ideas; and use standard procedures of citation and documentation.

    Additionally, you must continue to meet the objectives outlined for English 1310, including the six Core Objectives for the Communication Component of the 2014 Texas Core Curriculum:

    1. demonstrate command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to their subject, occasion, and audience.
    2. demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, as well as analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
    3. effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written, oral, and visual communication.
    4. relate choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
    5. recognize different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

  • This service-learning writing course focuses on supporting sustainable community initiatives in the local area. All writing assignments target real-world audiences in order to advance existing and/or proposed community projects. Writing assignments reflect a variety of genres, including multimodal texts and group-authored projects. (WI).


    English 1321 is a foundational and fundamental course that builds on the literacy and critical thinking skills developed in English 1310. English 1321 develops skills that are crucial to success in one's academic, professional, and civic life. 

    In English 1321, you will focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message and the mode of communication, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively in writing and orally. Because students in English 1321 are engaged in writing for, with, and about the community,  the rhetorical situation (audience, purpose, occasion, subject) is inherent in this course. Moreover, since students will be submitting work for publication, they are incentivized to provide accurate information, to communicate it clearly, and to be professional.

    In English 1321, you must meet the objectives outlined for English 1310, including the six Core Objectives for the Communication Component of the 2014 Texas Core Curriculum:

    1. demonstrate command of oral, aural, written, and visual literacy skills that enable people to exchange messages appropriate to their subject, occasion, and audience.
    2. demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, as well as analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.
    3. effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written, oral, and visual communication.
    4. relate choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.
    5. recognize different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

  • This course concerns writing in technical professions. It emphasizes planning, writing, revising, editing, and proofreading proposals, reports, instructions, and other forms of professional communication for a variety of audiences. (WI) Prerequisite: ENG 1310 or ENG 1320 or ENG 1321 any with a grade of "D" or better.

    3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
    Course Attribute(s): Communication Core 010|Multicultural Perspective|Multicultural Content|Writing Intensive
    Grade Mode: Standard Letter

  • The University Writing Center offers individual writing tutoring for all Texas State students, including those taking English 1310 and 1320. Consultants can work with you during any stage of the writing process—from exploring an idea to polishing a draft.

    You can meet with a consultant in person in San Marcos (we are located on the first floor of Academic Services Building-North, across from The Den) and in Round Rock (in Avery 206). The UWC also offers appointments via Zoom. 

    Visit the University Writing Center’s Website at www.writingcenter.txstate.edu to make an appointment with a consultant. For additional assistance, call 512-245-3018.


    Flowers Hall Computer Labs: 

    The English Department offers some classes in computer labs located in FH G13, FH 114, and FH 120.  When classes are not in session, the computers in these labs are available for general student use.  An English coursework printing lab is available in FH G06.


    Office of Disability Services: The University adheres to all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and guidelines required to afford equal educational opportunity.

    If you are a student with a disability who will require one or more accommodations to participate in your writing class, please contact your instructor as soon as possible.  

    Texas State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Requests for accommodations by persons with disabilities (seen or unseen) may be made by contacting the Office of Disability Services at https://www.ods.txstate.edu. If you are a student with learning needs that require accommodations, contact the Office of Disability Services at 245-3451 or ods@txstate.edu.  Please share the accommodations letter with me during the first two weeks of the course, so we can plan for your success. 


    Food assistance: Texas State University has Bobcat Bounty, a student-run, on-campus food pantry. See https://bobcatbounty.txstate.edu/  for more information on the student food bank. Proof of eligibility is not required.  


    Counseling Services: Texas State University offers student counseling services. The Texas State University Counseling Center is located at 5-4.1 in LBJ Student Center and is open Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm. Contact the center at 512-245-2208 or counselingcenter@txstate.edu 

  • All instructors keep regular office hours and encourage students to take advantage of those hours. These 1:1 meetings are priceless in helping you become the best writer you can be. Especially if you observe a persistent problem in your writing or have questions about an assignment, seek help from your instructor.  If you cannot meet the instructor during regular office hours, make an appointment for another mutually convenient time. Most instructors offer a Zoom option for office hours.

  • Exchange names, phone numbers, and email addresses with several members of your class.  Because you are responsible for all assignments, even when you are absent, you should know how to reach a classmate in an emergency.  You may also want to contact a classmate to discuss an idea for a paper or to seek advice about an upcoming assignment.  Think of your first-year English class as a community of writers; strive to become an active member of that community.

  • Instructors may emphasize material of particular relevance to a given class, but they always assume that students have read the entire assignment before coming to class.

  • Because the skills taught in first-year English are cumulative, regular and punctual attendance and active participation are essential.  Many instructors conduct their courses as workshops in which students draft and revise their papers and comment on one another’s work.  You cannot benefit from such activities unless you are there to participate.  You should therefore plan to attend, be on time to, and actively participate in every class meeting.

    If you must be absent because of illness, your instructor may require a written statement from the Student Health Center or a private physician before excusing the absence.  Each instructor may establish a specific attendance policy; if yours does, make sure that you understand it.

  • In the classroom, you should only use personal technology for class work, such as referencing an e-book, taking notes, or working on a project assigned by your instructor.  You should not use technology in a way that distracts you and your classmates from what is going on in the classroom.  Each instructor may establish a specific policy regarding classroom computer use; if yours does, make sure that you understand it.

  • The university classroom is a community.  During class discussions, you may hear points of view with which you disagree, as well as express points of view with which others will disagree. Remember that such exchanges are critical to both the development and the communication of informed opinions and beliefs.

    Expect to disagree with, refute, and/or challenge the ideas of others.  However, when doing so, remain calm, polite, and respectful at all times toward your classmates, your instructor, and their ideas.

  • Students have rightly protested that those who hand in late work enjoy an unfair advantage over those who complete work on time. Your instructor is not obliged to accept late papers or to allow you to write an in-class assignment after the rest of the class has done so.  Late work—if your instructor agrees to accept it—may be penalized by grade-reduction.  If you have a legitimate excuse for lateness, speak with your instructor in advance.  Each instructor may establish a specific policy for late work; if yours does, make sure that you understand it.

  • The following standards generally apply to papers written in English 1310, 1320, and 1321.  Early in the semester—and as the course progresses—your instructor may spell out specific criteria in addition to these.

    C   C indicates a satisfactory performance.  A C paper demonstrates positive qualities and avoids serious errors.  The positive qualities include the presentation of a central idea that is adequately developed and competently organized.  The errors to be avoided include serious flaws in the construction of paragraphs and sentences, in the selection of appropriate words, and in the use of conventional written English.  The style of the writing is generally clear.

    B   The B paper surpasses the C paper by demonstrating a higher level of effectiveness in the organization and development of a central idea.  The B paper shows greater complexity of thought and development, while sustaining clarity in expression.  It has few or none of the common errors in the use of conventional written English.  The style of the writing is generally fluent and polished.

    A   The A paper is outstanding work.  It is clearly a superior performance according to the criteria of clarity of expression and logical development of a central idea.  It shows originality of thought and imaginative competence in the development of the material.  It engages and holds the reader’s attention and invites rereading.  The style of the writing is consistently fluent, polished, and distinctive.

    D  D indicates an unsatisfactory performance. A D paper is flawed by any one or several of the following: weakness in establishing or developing a central idea; serious errors in sentence or paragraph construction; serious errors in grammar, spelling, or the mechanics of written expression.

    F  F indicates an unacceptable performance.  An F paper is flawed by one or more of the following: failure to follow the assigned topic; failure to conceive, state, or develop a central idea; serious repeated errors in sentence construction or paragraph development; serious repeated errors in grammar, spelling, or the mechanics of written expression.

  • Students learn much about how to improve their own work by reading and discussing the work of other students.  Your instructor may duplicate some of your and your classmates’ papers to use as texts for discussion by the entire class.  You should therefore consider your work available for public discussion by an audience (your class) once you have turned it in.

  • The complete Texas State University Honor Code and University policies on plagiarism are available online at: www.txstate.edu/effective/upps/upps-07-10-01.html.

    The English Department expects all students to be familiar with the Honor Code and related policies.

    The Texas State University Honor Code states,

    As members of a community dedicated to learning, inquiry, and creation, the students, faculty, and administration of our University live by the principles in this Honor Code. These principles require all members of this community to be conscientious, respectful, and honest.

    We Are Conscientious:
    We complete our work on time and make every effort to do it right. We come to class and meetings prepared and are willing to demonstrate it. We hold ourselves to doing what is required, embrace rigor, and shun mediocrity, special requests, and excuses.

    We Are Respectful:
    We act civilly toward one another, and we cooperate with each other. We will strive to create an environment in which people respect and listen to one another, speaking when appropriate, and permitting other people to participate and express their views.

    We Are Honest:
    We do our own work and are honest with one another in all matters. We understand how various acts of dishonesty, like plagiarizing, falsifying data, and giving or receiving assistance to which one is not entitled, conflict as much with academic achievement as with the values of honesty and integrity.

    The Pledge for Students
    Students at our University recognize that, to insure honest conduct, more is needed than an expectation of academic honesty, and we therefore adopt the practice of affixing the following pledge of honesty to the work we submit for evaluation:
       
       I pledge to uphold the principles of honesty and responsibility at our University.

    The Pledge for Faculty and Administration
    Faculty at our University recognize that the students have rights when accused of academic dishonesty and will inform the accused of their rights of appeal laid out in the student handbook and inform them of the process that will take place.

       I recognize students’ rights and pledge to uphold the principles of honesty and
       responsibility at our University.

     

    Plagiarizing is submitting work that is in any way not your own.  Refer to The Bedford Handbook 10e, pages 563-68.

    Any cases of verifiable plagiarism, whether deliberate or accidental, will result in a failing grade on the assignment and may result in a failing grade for first-year English.  (Note: Peer review and consultation with your instructor or a tutor at the Writing Center do not constitute plagiarism and are encouraged.)

    Your instructor may ask you to write and sign the Texas State student academic honesty pledge on all written work in the course. Your instructor may also require you to submit your papers to Turnitin, an online program that will check your work for originality.  If your instructor requires these measures, he or she will provide specific directions.

  • If you would like additional writing instruction beyond first-year English, the Department offers various advanced courses in expository writing, technical writing, professional writing, creative writing, and editing.  The Department also offers a writing minor and an English major with emphases in writing and rhetoric and in creative writing.  For more information, visit the English Department in Flowers Hall 365, or call 512-245-2163.

  • ENG 1310.xxx: COLLEGE WRITING I  

    Semester & Year

    Days and Times, Flowers Hall XXX

    Course Description (from catalog): 

    ENG 1310: Expository writing as a means of exploring and shaping ideas. Emphasis on critical reading and the improvement of essays through revision. 


    Welcome to English1310. As your instructor, I hold the fundamental belief that everyone in the class is fully capable of engaging and mastering the material. It is my job to create a learning environment where ideas and questions can be discussed with respect. Your job is to complete all your out-of-class assignments to the best of your ability and to come to class prepared and ready to engage with the course material and our writing community.  


    INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION 

    Instructor:   

    Email:  

    Office:   

    Office Phone:   

    Departmental Phone: 512.245.2163 

    Student Help Hours: _________ in person (and on Zoom by appointment). 

    Note: Student Help Hours are times I set aside each week specifically for you and other students to visit me in my office. If you want to come during the designated times, you do not need to let me know in advance or ask permission – I will always be there. I am also happy to meet with you outside the designated office hours; just email me to set up an appointment.     

    COURSE TEXTS (available through BookSmart) AND MATERIALS  

    Your Textbooks  

    COURSE DESCRIPTION 

    English 1310 is a foundational and fundamental course that focuses on the development of the literacy and critical thinking skills that are crucial to success in one's academic, professional, and civic life.  You will study the principles of effective composition, with emphasis on the improvement of papers through revision and the critical reading of substantive nonfiction texts. While self-expressive and narrative writing may serve as a means of supporting ideas within a given paper, such writing is not, in itself, the focus of the course. 

    In English 1310, you will study the principles of effective composition, with an emphasis on the improvement of your own texts through revision, the critical reading of substantive nonfiction texts, and a foundational understanding of rhetoric.    

    After completing English 1310, you should be able to draft, revise, and edit rhetorically effective texts in which you demonstrate the ability to formulate a thesis (central idea) in an orderly way; form clear and effective paragraphs and sentences; use an appropriate vocabulary; and apply the grammatical conventions of written English. 

    Why is this class in the General Education Core Curriculum?  The mission of the communication component is to focus on developing ideas and expressing them clearly, considering the effect of the message, fostering understanding, and building the skills needed to communicate persuasively.  

    Communication: 

    You will effectively develop, interpret, and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication.  

    Become familiar with the process of prewriting, researching, drafting, and revision—and the many forms that process can take, including engaging in rigorous discussions with your classmates and instructor. 

    Explore valuable genres of academic communication, including autoethnographies, annotated bibliographies, research proposals, primary and secondary research papers, multimodal projects, and oral presentations. 

    Critical Thinking 

    You will demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.  

    Investigate complex ideas in published texts, and synthesize those ideas with personal  
    experiences, research, other published works, and/or brand-new ideas. 

    You will become fluent in critically evaluating your own work and the work of others. 

    Personal Responsibility 

    You will relate choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making. 

    You will establish long-term reading and writing habits that translate outside of the classroom and beyond college. 

    Develop a habit for close reading.  

    Teamwork 

    You will recognize different points of view and work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal. 

    You will participate in a mutually supportive environment that fosters academic communication, growth, and exploration. 

    You will provide formative feedback on the work of other students. 


    ASSIGNMENTS 

    List major assignments and their weights. 

    Chart 1, Chart element 

    Shape 

    COURSE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES 

    After completing English 1310, you should be able to draft, revise, and edit texts in which you demonstrate the ability to formulate a thesis (central idea) in an orderly way; form clear and effective paragraphs and sentences; use an appropriate vocabulary; conduct primary research, and apply the grammatical conventions of written English. 

    Note: This syllabus supplements the general First-Year English Syllabus, available online at  https://www.english.txst.edu/student-resources/syllabus/first-year.ht  

    Professionalism: 

    Come to class prepared and fully present.  

    Do not arrive late.  

    Eliminate distractions, especially from your phone and/or laptop. Doing so will enable you and those around you to focus on class.  

    Familiarize yourself with Canvas so you know course assignment details and deadlines. Be sure to set Canvas alerts to receive Announcements, Emails, and Grades. 

    Civility: All members of this class, myself included, are expected to contribute to a respectful, welcoming, and inclusive learning environment for every other member of our writing community. Remain calm, polite, and respectful as you interact with your classmates, your instructor, and their ideas.   

    Per the university, “Civility in the classroom is very important for the educational process and it is everyone’s responsibility.  If you have questions about appropriate behavior in a particular class, please address them with your instructor first.  Disciplinary procedures may be implemented for refusing to follow an instructor’s directive or refusing to leave the classroom.  

    Additionally, the instructor, in consultation with the department chair/school director, may refer the student to the Dean of Students Office for further disciplinary review.  Such reviews may result in consequences ranging from warnings to sanctions from the university. For more information regarding conduct in the classroom, please review the following policies at https://policies.txstate.edu/division-policies/academic-affairs/02-03-02.html, Section 03: Courteous and Civil Learning Environment, and https://studenthandbook.txstate.edu/rules-and-policies/code-of-student-conduct.html, number II, Responsibilities of Students, Section 02.02: Conduct Prohibited.”  

    Academic Honesty: The Texas State University Honor Code states, “We do our work and are honest with one another in all matters.  We understand how various acts of dishonesty, like plagiarizing, . . . conflict as much with academic achievement as with the values of honesty and integrity.”      

    Plagiarizing is taking credit for work that is in any way not your own, including work generated by an generative artificial intelligence tool such as ChatGPT.  Refer to the First-Year English Syllabus and The College Writer for definitions and general policies concerning plagiarism. Any cases of verifiable plagiarism, whether deliberate or accidental, will result in a failing grade on the assignment and may result in a failing grade for the course.  (Note: Peer review and consultation with your instructor or a counselor at the Writing Center do not constitute plagiarism and are encouraged.)  

    Attendance Policy: A strong correlation has been proven between attendance and academic success. This is especially true for this writing class. Consequently, you should make a concerted effort to attend every class session. If you encounter an emergency that requires you to miss class, excused absences can be requested via the Dean of Students Office’s Student Absence Notification System. Please note that even when an absence is unavoidable, you will still be responsible for acquiring missed course materials and the information supplied in class. Alternate assignments will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

    Upon your fourth unexcused absence, you will lose 5 points on your final course grade and continue to lose five points for each additional unexcused absence. (See chart below.) 

    Final Grade 

    Upon 4th absence 

    Upon 5th  absence 

    Upon 6th  absence 

    Upon 7th absence 

    Upon 8th absence 

    Upon 9th  absence 

    Upon 10th absence 

    Upon 11th absence 

    95 (A) 

    90 (A-) 

    85 (B) 

    80 (B-) 

    75 (C) 

    70 (C-) 

    65 (D) 

    60 (D-) 

    55 (F) 

    85 (B) 

    80 (B-) 

    75 (C) 

    70 (C-) 

    65 (D) 

    60 (D-) 

    55 (F) 

     

     

    75 (C) 

    70 (C-) 

    65 (D) 

    60 (D-) 

    55 (F) 

     

     

     

     

    65 (D) 

    60 (D-) 

    55 (F) 

     

     

     

     

     

     

    NB: If you stop participating in this class and fail, you will be given a “U” (an “Unearned F), and you may be required to repay your financial aid.   

    Late Paper Policy: Papers are due at 11:59 pm via Canvas on the date indicated on the course calendar. If your paper is submitted after 11:59 pm, it is considered late and is subject to a grade deduction. A technological reason for a late paper is not a valid excuse, nor is a corrupted file. If you anticipate a paper will be late, email me in advance. Extensions will be granted on a rare, case-by-case basis. For each full day a paper is late, I will deduct 2 points from the final grade. This includes weekends.  

    Sexual Misconduct Reporting (SB 212): Effective January 2, 2020, state law (SB 212) requires all university employees, acting in the course and scope of employment, who witness or receive information concerning an incident of sexual misconduct involving an enrolled student or employee to report all relevant information known about the incident to the university's Title IX Coordinator or Deputy Title IX coordinator.  According to SB 212, employees who knowingly fail to report or knowingly file a false report shall be terminated by university policy and The Texas State University System Rules and Regulations. 

    NB: Since I am legally required to report, you may wish to consult a confidential resource.  

    More information about reporting and a list of confidential resources may be found at https://compliance.txst.edu/oeotix/your-rights/resources-for-victims-of-sexual-misconduct.htmlShape

    GRADES AND GRADING  

    I will be providing both formative and summative feedback as you move through the course. You will have opportunities to revise your work with my guidance because there is much to be gained from learning from mistakes. I will set time limits on revising work to help you manage your time. If you believe that a grade is unfair, please let me know.  Refer to the standards below to substantiate your claim for a different grade: 

    Departmental Grading Standards: 

    C   C indicates satisfactory performance.  A C paper demonstrates positive qualities and avoids serious errors.  The positive qualities include the presentation of a central idea that is adequately developed and competently organized.  The errors to be avoided include serious flaws in the construction of paragraphs and sentences, in the selection of appropriate words, and the use of conventional written English.  The style of the writing is generally clear.  

    B   The B paper surpasses the C paper by demonstrating a higher level of effectiveness in the organization and development of a central idea.  The B paper shows greater complexity of thought and development while sustaining clarity in expression.  It has few or none of the common errors in the use of conventional written English.  The style of the writing is generally fluent and polished  

    A    The A paper is outstanding work.  It is a superior performance according to the criteria of clarity of expression and logical development of a central idea.  It shows the originality of thought and imaginative competence in the development of the material.  It engages and holds the reader’s attention and invites rereading.  The style of the writing is consistently fluent, polished, and distinctive.  

    DD indicates an unsatisfactory performance. A D paper is flawed by any one or several of the following: weakness in establishing or developing a central idea; serious errors in sentence or paragraph construction; serious errors in grammar, spelling, or the mechanics of written expression.  

    FF indicates an unacceptable performance.  An F paper is flawed by one or more of the following: failure to follow the assigned topic; failure to conceive, state, or develop a central idea; serious repeated errors in sentence construction or paragraph development; serious repeated errors in grammar, spelling, or the mechanics of written expression.  

    U Grade.  A grade of U (Unearned Failing) is awarded to students who do not officially withdraw from but fail to complete, a course (i.e., do not take a final exam, stop attending, etc.) and fail to achieve the course objectives.  

    STUDENT RESOURCES 

    Academic Support 

    Office Hours: I am one of your most valuable academic resources for this class, so do not be shy in reaching out to me. If my established hours do not work for you, email me to set up an appointment. We can meet over Zoom. 

    University Writing Center: in San Marcos, ASBN 100; in Round Rock, Avery 206. UWC’s trained peer and faculty consultants can help with any writing you may have, from our class assignments to your own personal projects. Consultants can assist with all kinds of writing roadblocks--including brainstorming, citing sources, and developing your ideas--or simply serve as an extra pair of eyes.  You don't even need anything written down; just book a session to help get you started! If you're looking for a focused, quiet time to work, consider dropping in on Write Time, the writing accountability group.  Also check out the UWC's workshop series to learn more about topics such as APA citation style, revision and editing skills, and more.   

    Bobcats Bounce Back: The B3 team supports TXST students working to bounce back to good academic standing by providing regular communication about academic opportunities and requirements, setting clear expectations for academic support utilization, helping students access necessary academic and basic needs resources, and advocating for additional supports where gaps exist. 

    Counseling Services: Texas State University offers student counseling services. The Texas State University Counseling Center is located at 5-4.1 in LBJ Student Center and is open Monday-Friday 8 am-5 pm. Contact the center at 512-245-2208 or counselingcenter@txstate.edu. 

    Food assistance: Texas State University has Bobcat Bounty, a student-run, on-campus food pantry. Proof of eligibility is not required. 

    Office of Disability Services: Texas State University is committed to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services, and activities. Requests for accommodations by persons with disabilities (seen or unseen) may be made by contacting the Office of Disability Services at https://www.ods.txstate.edu. If you are a student with learning needs that require accommodations, contact the Office of Disability Services at 245-3451 or ods@txstate.edu.  Please share the accommodations letter with me during the first two weeks of the course, so we can plan for your success.