University-wide Statements and Student Resources: Syllabus Language

Undocumented Student Resources

Please include the link to this page in your syllabi.

Undergraduate Honor Code

Each member of the Hamline University community—students, faculty, administrators, and staff—is responsible for upholding the highest standards of academic integrity at all times. Consider including the link to the Honor Code in your syllabi and asking students to explicitly commit to it by signing a statement.

Counseling & Health Services

Syllabus Language (provided by Counseling and Health Services)

The Counseling & Health Services office is a free and confidential resource available to all Hamline undergraduate students. [Graduate students may also access the office for a nominal fee.] If a personal or medical concern is adversely affecting your academic performance, you are encouraged to schedule an appointment by calling (651) 523-2204. Please be aware, however, that this office does not provide "doctor's notes." Should extenuating circumstances affect your attendance or your ability to meet deadlines, it is your responsibility to communicate with your instructor.

Food Resource Center

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Food is often the first thing cut from the budget when students are struggling to afford tuition, rent, bills, etc. We recognize that many students at Hamline struggle to afford healthy, culturally appropriate foods, and Hamline is actively working to address this need on campus through a variety of programs. If you, or someone you know, could benefit from additional food resources, visit https://linktr.ee/foodaccess for information about the campus Food Resource Center, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, as well as additional basic needs resources on campus. You can also email foodaccess@hamline.edu with questions or reach out to the Dean of Students Office.

Unfortunately, financial troubles and stress impacts many students at Hamline, but it is nothing to be ashamed of. If financial strains of any kind become a barrier to your class attendance or performance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me and I can work to connect you with additional resources.

University-Wide Statement of Inclusivity

In keeping with Hamline’s mission statement, this class strives to be an inclusive learning community, respecting those of differing backgrounds and beliefs. As a community, we aim to be respectful to all citizens in this class, regardless of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or gender expression, sexual orientation, disability, marital or parental status, status with regard to public assistance, or veteran status. If you have any further questions, please contact our Title IX Coordinator and Dean of Students, Patti Kersten, 651-523-2421, pkersten01@hamline.edu.

Non-discrimination and Harassment, and Title IX Resources

Syllabus Language (provided by the Dean of Students Office)

You can find Hamline’s Non-Discrimination and Harassment, and Title IX Sexual Harassment policies on our website here: www.hamline.edu/titleixpolicies; and for more information about the resources available to you, consult Hamline’s website www.hamline.edu/sexualviolence or contact our Title IX Coordinator and Dean of Students, Patti Kersten, 651-523-2421, pkersten01@hamline.edu.

Clarifying Names and Pronouns

Syllabus Language (provided by the Sexualities & Gender Diversity Programs Director, t. aaron hans, tahans@hamline.edu)

Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name or designated preferred name as adopted in Workday. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name; please alert me so that I may make changes to my records. Additionally, feel free to share the pronoun that you would like me to use when referring to you. Through my teaching and the content of this course, I aim to affirm people of all gender expressions and gender identities. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.

Hamline University Land Acknowledgement

Syllabus Language (provided by the Vice President for Inclusive Excellence, David Everett)

Hamline acknowledges that the land on which we gather and refer to as Minnesota is the traditional and unceded territory of the Dakota and Ojibwe. We pay respect to the members of not only those tribes, but others as well, both past and present, and their continuing relationship to their ancestral lands. A land acknowledgement serves as a formal declaration that recognizes and respects the unique and enduring relationship which exists between Indigenous peoples and their traditional territories. Making this recognition expresses gratitude and appreciation to those whose territory we reside on and honors the Indigenous people who have been existing with, and on, the land from time immemorial. This long-standing history is significant as land acknowledgements do not exist in a past tense or historical context—colonialism, appropriation, and genocide have relevant, real-time realities. We need to build mindfulness regarding the source of our present land privilege, understand the long-standing history from which it comes, and seek to reconcile our place within both.

Hamline University Civility Statement

Hamline University's statement of civility is intended to guide community engagement and interaction.
Hamline University is dedicated to intellectual inquiry in its full depth, breadth, abundance, and diversity. It is committed to academic freedom and celebrates free expression for everyone. The University embraces the examination of all ideas, some of which will potentially be unpopular and unsettling, as an integral and robust component of intellectual inquiry. It is expected that the expression of ideas will be done in ways that are respectful of others and which do not include personal vilification based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, appearance, disability or political affiliation. Hamline University encourages all, whether it be on campus or off, to foster a respectful, and inclusive community defined by a concern for the common good, by developing relationships and through a culture that promotes the rights, safety, dignity, and value of every individual. A university community embracing these common values, consisting of students, faculty, staff, the Board of Trustees, and external constituents, is vital to the pursuit of excellence in research, scholarship, and creative activity.

Disability Resources

Faculty is strongly encouraged to include a statement on their syllabi directing students to Disability Resources, should they need accommodations or assistance for a disability. Such a statement indicates the faculty member’s willingness to assist in the provision of reasonable accommodations and informs the student of the institution's legal responsibility to provide necessary accommodations. A syllabus statement opens the lines of communication making it more likely that a student who needs accommodations will disclose that need to the faculty member.
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Students with disabilities who think they need an accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources at disabilityresources@hamline.edu or 651.523.2079 as soon as possible to better ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely manner.
It is University policy to provide reasonable accommodations to students who have a documented disability. Students with disabilities who believe that they may need accommodations in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Resources at disabilityresources@hamline.edu or 651.523.2079 as soon as possible.

Much more detailed Hamline-specific information on Faculty role in accommodating students with disabilities is here.

The Center for Gender + Sexualities (CGS)

Syllabus Language (provided by the The Center for Gender + Sexualities)

The Center for Gender + Sexualities (CGS) is Hamline's community space centering the voices of women, femmes, queer, and trans individuals, with the mission to further social equity, build community, and cultivate leadership around gender and sexuality for everyone at Hamline. Because financial inequality disproportionately affects people oppressed on the basis of sex, sexuality, and gender, meeting basic needs for health and wellbeing is often difficult. The CGS provides free sexual health (condoms, lube, pregnancy tests, Plan B, UTI tests) and menstrual health (reusable and disposable tampons, pads, cups, and discs) supplies to Hamline students. The CGS also provides a library of books, zines, and educational resources. Students of all gender identities and expressions are encouraged to access these resources and spend time in the Center.

Visit the CGS in Anderson 320, or email staff at genderplussexualities@hamline.edu. More information is available on the Hamline web page at hamline.edu/about/offices-services/center-gender-sexualities/.

The Writing and Communication Center

Syllabus Language (provided by the Writing and Communication Center)

The Writing and Communication Center (WCC) offers free one-on-one tutoring in writing, public speaking, and other forms of communication to all Hamline undergraduate and graduate students. Through discussion-based consultations with the WCC’s peer tutors, students can get help with brainstorming ideas, organizing content, writing clearly and concisely, checking grammar and citations, and more. For more information and to schedule an appointment, go to hamline.edu/writingcenter or visit the WCC on the lower level of Bush Memorial Library.

Center for Academic Success and Achievement (CASA)

Explore CASA Holistic Model of advising here

The Career Development Center

Syllabus Language (provided by the Career Development Center)

The Career Development Center (CDC) helps Hamline students become Piper Prepared/Career Ready by providing career counseling, programming, and career resources from their first day on campus through graduation and beyond. Students learn how their liberal arts education and experiences outside the classroom provide them with the career readiness skills that make them competent and dynamic professionals.

By connecting with the CDC, students can explore majors and careers, learn to write and refine resumes and cover letters, find work study positions, jobs, and internships, strengthen their interviewing and networking skills, and learn how to evaluate job offers and negotiate benefits. The CDC also offers guidance in the graduate school search and application process and provides free resources on a variety of career topics on its website at hamline.edu/cdc. Students can connect with the CDC by calling 651-523-5802, stopping by Drew Science 113, or setting up their profile on Handshake (https://hamline.joinhandshake.com), Hamline’s job and internship database and appointment-scheduling platform.

Firearms and Weapons Policy

Hamline University maintains a strict policy prohibiting weapons in the University community, including legal and authorized weapons, in accordance with applicable law. Full policy is here.

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