Learning Online in the time of Pandemic
We recognize that learning online in the time of pandemic poses many challenges. Do visit the Keep Learning website (keeplearning.ubc.ca/) for resources and support. You may find the Self-Care section (keeplearning.ubc.ca/self-care/) especially helpful.
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 (senate.ubc.ca/policies-resources-support-student-success).
Academic Integrity
As a member of this class, you are expected to fully take part in its learning activities and to complete all course requirements. In coming into your own as an independent and responsible member of the academic community, you are encouraged to seek advice, clarification, and guidance from your instructor. You are welcome to chart your own path of learning, but in doing so you must ensure that you do not submit others’ work as your own.
Academic communities depend on their members’ honesty and integrity in representing the sources of reasoning, claims, and wordings in their work. If you are found to have misrepresented your work (such as using others’ words or ideas without proper attributions), to have submitted others’ work as your own, or to have handed in an assignment that had already been submitted for credit in another course, penalties may follow.
If you are unable to meet a deadline or have questions about an assignment, please feel free to seek advice from the instructor.
For clarification and support, please visit the very useful UBC website on Academic Integrity (learningcommons.ubc.ca/academic-integrity/).
Students with Disabilities and Academic Accommodations
UBC is committed to creating an accessible learning environment. Students who seek academic accommodations are required to register with the Centre for Accessibility (students.ubc.ca/about-student-services/centre-for-accessibility) and are strongly encouraged to notify the instructor as early as possible.
Illness and Absence
If you experience medical, emotional, or personal problems that affect your attendance or academic performance, please reach out to the Graduate Advisor of your program. If you are planning to be absent from a class, please advise the instructor in advance.