In order to uphold the integrity of online classes and ensure the validity of the grades earned, Weatherford College has implemented the following Identity Verification Policies:
1. Students in fully online classes will send a photo of themselves holding a picture ID with their name on it to the instructor of record for the class. Any sensitive information on the ID should be covered up or otherwise obscured.
2. Students in online classes are required to be familiar with and adhere to Weatherford College’s Academic Integrity Policy as outlined in the Student Handbook. Any student determined to have violated these policies is subject to disciplinary action.
3. Instructors of online classes will design course assessments in a way that encourages student learning and discourages violations of the Academic Integrity Policy. Each department may devise a policy with additional requirements that align with the course subject matter and learning objectives. These additional requirements may include—but are not limited to—requiring the use of a plagiarism detection program (e.g., Turnitin) and/or requiring that exams be administered through a remote proctoring service.