Support

University Policies

UBC provides resources to support student learning and to maintain healthy lifestyles but recognizes that sometimes crises arise and so there are additional resources to access including those for survivors of sexual violence. UBC values respect for the person and ideas of all members of the academic community. Harassment and discrimination are not tolerated nor is suppression of academic freedom. UBC provides appropriate accommodation for students with disabilities and for religious observances. UBC values academic honesty and students are expected to acknowledge the ideas generated by others and to uphold the highest academic standards in all of their actions.

Details of the policies and how to access support are available on the UBC Senate website.

Health and Well-being

If you are ill, it is important that you stay home. The marking scheme for this course has built-in flexibility so that you can prioritize your health and still succeed. If you miss a class, you should reach out to your classmates. You may also set up an office hour with me.

If you are unable to attend class or complete a required activity due to illness or another reasonable cause, you should let the instructor know as soon as possible. If appropriate and necessary, an alternative arrangement will be made.

As the instructor, if I am ill, I will not show up in the classroom, and I will communicate plans for class as soon as possible through Canvas and/or email. Our classroom will be available for you if we need to go online.

Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities

Academic accommodation is designed to enable students with disabilities or ongoing medical conditions to overcome challenges that may affect their academic performance. Students who require academic accommodation must register with the Centre for Accessibility (previously known as Access & Diversity). The Centre will make a determination about accommodation in accordance with Policy LR7: Academic Accommodation for Students with Disabilities. Academic accommodation is not determined by the instructors, and instructors should not ask students about the nature of their disabilities (or ongoing medical conditions) or request copies of their disability documentation. However, an instructor may consult with the Centre for Accessibility if the accommodation prescribed is interfering with the essential learning outcomes of a course.

Respectful Environment

Our interactions in this class must adhere to the Student Code of Conduct and the Respectful Environment Statement.

When we gather to learn, we come together with a diversity of human attributes and perspectives, and we share the responsibility to foster an inclusive and welcoming environment that respects differences of all sorts. Please treat each other with kindness and alert the instructor of any concerns.

Academic Integrity

The academic enterprise is founded on honesty, civility, and integrity. As members of this enterprise, all students are expected to know, understand, and follow the codes of conduct regarding academic integrity. At the most basic level, this means submitting only original work done by you and acknowledging all sources of information or ideas and attributing them to others as required. This also means you should not cheat, copy, or mislead others about what is your work. Violations of academic integrity (i.e., misconduct) lead to the breakdown of the academic enterprise, and therefore serious consequences arise and harsh sanctions are imposed. For example, incidences of plagiarism or cheating may result in a mark of zero on the assignment or examination and more serious consequences may apply when the matter is referred to the Office of the Dean. Careful records are kept in order to monitor and prevent recurrences. A more detailed description of academic integrity, including the University’s policies and procedures, may be found in the Student Conduct and Discipline section of the UBC Calendar.

Use of Generative AI Tools

As technology continues to evolve, we will have a conversation at the start of the term about how best to balance the utility of the latest AI tools and the learning objectives of the course.

Classroom Etiquette

Out of consideration for others, during class, please use your electronic devices only for class-related activities. We will take breaks. So, water is allowed in the classroom, but not food.

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