Attendance during scheduled class times is a necessary part of the learning process. DSS coordinators may recommend flexibility in attendance requirements for some students.
Flexibility is negotiable, contingent upon the student and circumstance.
Variables such as the course, the material and the necessity of interaction in the classroom are all considered. However, flexibility should not be interpreted as a blank check for absences. Discourse between instructors and students is a critical aspect of learning in a literature course. Thus, it would not be possible simply to read the assigned texts and copy another student's notes before an exam. Similarly, a science lab course requires students to work, often together, to observe phenomena in experiments and record findings.