Accessible Education 


The University of Oregon is working to create inclusive learning environments. 
Please let me know within the first two weeks of the term if you need 
assistance to fully participate in the course. Participation includes access 
to lectures, web-based information, in-class activities, and exams. The 
Accessible Education Center (http://aec.uoregon.edu/) works with students to 
provide an instructor notification letter that outlines accommodations and 
adjustments to class design that will enable better access. 
You are encouraged to contact the Accessible Education Center in 360 Oregon 
Hall at 541-346-1155 or 
uoaec@uoregon.edu for assistance with access or disability-related 
questions or concerns.


Academic Misconduct

The Univversity Student Conduct Code (available at conduct.uoregon.edu) 
defines academic misconduct. Students are prohibited from committing or 
attempting to commit any act that constitutes academic misconduct. By 
way of example, students should not give or receive (or attempt to give 
or receive) unauthorized help on assignments or examinations without express 
permission from the instructor. Students should properly acknowledge and 
document all sources of information (e.g. quotations, paraphrases, ideas) 
and use only the sources and resources authorized by the instructor. If 
there is any question about whether an act constitutes academic misconduct, 
it is the student's
obligation to clarify the question with the instructor before committing or 
attempting to commit the act. Additional information about a common form of 
academic misconduct, plagiarism, is available at 
https://researchguides.uoregon.edu/citing-plagiarism.


Inclement Weather

It is generally expected that class will meet unless the University is 
officially closed for inclement weather. If it becomes necessary to cancel 
class while the University remains open, this will be announced on Canvas and 
by email. Updates on inclement weather and closure are also communicated in 
other ways described here: 
https://hr.uoregon.edu/about-hr/campus-notifications/inclement-weather/inclement-weather-immediate-updates

Academic Disruption due to Campus Emergency

In the event of a campus emergency that disrupts academic activities, 
course requirements, 
deadlines, and grading percentages are subject to change. Information about 
changes in this course will be communicated as soon as possible by email, 
and on Canvas. If we are not able to meet face-to-face, students should 
immediately log onto Canvas and read any announcements and/or access 
alternative assignments. Students are also encouraged to continue the readings 
and other assignments as outlined in this syllabus or subsequent syllabi.


Reporting Obligations

I am a [designated reporter/student-directed employee]. For information about 
my reporting obligations as an employee, please see Employee Reporting 
Obligations on the Office of Investigations and Civil Rights Compliance 
(OICRC) website. Students experiencing any form of prohibited discrimination 
or harassment, including sex or gender-based violence, may seek information and resources at safe.uoregon.edu, respect.uoregon.edu, or 
investigations.uoregon.edu or contact the non-confidential Title IX 
office/Office of Civil Rights Compliance (541-346-3123), or Dean of Students 
offices (541-346-3216), or call the 24-7 hotline 541-346-SAFE for help. 
I am also a mandatory reporter of child abuse. Please find more information 
at Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse and Neglect.


Mental Health and Wellness 

Life at college can be very complicated. Students often feel overwhelmed 
or stressed, experience anxiety or depression, struggle with relationships, 
or just need help navigating challenges in their life. If you're facing such 
challenges, you don't need to handle them on your own--there's help and 
support on campus. 

University Health Services help students cope with difficult emotions and 
life stressors. If you need general resources on coping with stress or want 
to talk with another student who has been in the same place as you, visit 
the Duck Nest (located in the EMU on the ground floor) and get help from one 
of the specially trained Peer Wellness Advocates. Find out more at 
health.uoregon.edu/ducknest. 

University Counseling Services (UCS) has a team of dedicated staff members 
to support you with your concerns, many of whom can provide identity-based 
support. All clinical services are free and confidential. Find out more at 
counseling.uoregon.edu or by calling 541-346-3227 (anytime UCS is closed, 
the After-Hours Support and Crisis Line is available by calling this same 
number.

Basic Needs

Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient 
food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live and 
believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact 
the Dean of Students Office (346-3216, 164 Oregon Hall) for support.

This UO webpage includes resources for food, housing, healthcare, childcare, 
transportation, technology, finances, and legal support: 
https://blogs.uoregon.edu/basicneeds/food/

Accommodation for Religious Observances

The University makes reasonable accommodations, upon request, for students 
who are unable to attend a class for religious obligations or observance 
reasons, in accordance with the university discrimination policy which says, 
"any student who because of religious beliefs, is unable to attend classes on a particular day shall be excused from attendance requirements and from any examination or other assignment on that day. The student shall make up the 
examination or other assignment missed because of the absence."
To request accommodations for this course for religious observance, visit 
the Office of the Registrar's website 
(https://registrar.uoregon.edu/calendars/religious-observances) and complete 
and submit to the instructor the 
Religious Accommodation Request form
prior to the end of the second week of the term.