The document outlines policies for participation, late submissions, textbooks, and contacting the instructor. It states that students must participate in the first discussion board by a certain date or risk being withdrawn. Assignments submitted up to one week late will receive a 10% penalty, while prior arrangements or extenuating circumstances can waive late penalties. The required textbook is named and online purchasing through the school bookstore is recommended. The instructor can be contacted by discussion board, email, phone or Skype for general or personal questions, and appointments can be scheduled for calls.