Additional CSM Resources AND POLICIES

Required Statements of Course and College Polices, including:

·       Attendance Policy (https://collegeofsanmateo.edu/academicpolicies/attendanceregulations.asp)

·       Academic Accommodation Policy (https://collegeofsanmateo.edu/dsps/facultyhandbook/acc_policy.asp)

·       Title IX Statement (https://smccd.edu/titleix/)

·       Educational Equity Statement (Educational Equity Syllabus Statement.pdf)

Academic Accommodation Policy Statement: This course is designed to be welcoming to, accessible to, and usable by everyone, including students who are English-language learners, have a variety of learning styles, have disabilities, or are new to online learning. Be sure to let me know immediately if you encounter a required element or resource in the course that is not accessible to you. If you are a student with a verified disability, or think you may have a disability, please contact the Disability Resource Center (DRC). The Disability Resource Center provides academic adjustments and auxiliary aids to support students who have a verified disability. The DRC is located in Building 10, Room 120 and can be reached at (650) 574-6438 or csmdrc@smccd.edu. Please visit the Disability Resource Center website for contact and other information.

If you have already been approved for accommodations through the Disability Resource Center, please contact me so we can develop an implementation plan together.

Plagiarism/Cheating Policy Statement: Please include a statement about plagiarism on your syllabus. The College policy, including a link to the form to report plagiarism/cheating is located on the CSM Cheating and Plagiarism Guidelines webpage. The Plagiarism Policy statement for syllabi can be written as follows: “Dishonesty such as cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the College and its officials is prohibited and may lead to appropriate disciplinary action.”

“Cheating” refers to any help on an assignment, quiz, or examination as follows: (1) a student must not receive from any other student or give to any other student (in person or through electronic devices) any information, answers, or help during an exam (in class or online); (2) a student must not use any sources for answers during an exam, and must not refer to any book, study guides, the Internet or notes while taking the exam (in class or online) unless specifically allowed by the instructor; (3) a student must not obtain exam questions illegally before an exam or tamper with an exam after it has been corrected. In case of cheating, a student may be given 0 on the assignment and administrative actions at college level may be applied.

For homework, class work and written assignments:

·       Students are encouraged to work together. However, simply copying someone’s assignment without actively participating in its production is not acceptable.

·       Source citations will be required for any written projects, according to the specifications given with the assignment.

In testing situations:

·   Students are expected to work independently unless specified otherwise.

·       Calculators are permitted on tests or quizzes unless specified otherwise.

·       Use of a cell phone is not permitted (in case of emergency, notify the instructor).

·       Use of computers during paper-and-pencil tests in not permitted.

Electronics (Cell-phones/Computers/iPods/iPads and other like devices):

·       Cell phones are to be turned off or set on silent during class

·       Cell phones should be secured in student backpack/purse

·       Ear buds and other listening devices are prohibited during class

·       Electronic note taking and access to the courses e-book is permitted

·       Engaging in non-class related internet activity during class is not allowed

Title IX: SMCCD is committed to maintaining a safe and caring college environment at Cañada College, College of San Mateo, and Skyline College and we do not tolerate sexual harassment or sexual misconduct, including (but not limited to) sexual assault, sexual coercion, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, cyber-stalking, retaliation, isolation, and other forms of discrimination/hate crimes based on gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy. SMCCCD has established policies and procedures regarding Sexual Misconduct, Harassment, and Assault based on Title IX and SB 493. If you have experienced or would like to report sexual harassment/misconduct, please visit http://smccd.edu/titleix/. In the event of an emergency, please call 911.

Please be advised that under Senate Bill 493, all staff and faculty members (with exceptions for certain medical professionals in the Wellness Center, personal counselors, and the campus Ombuds) are considered mandatory reporters of incidents or concerns involving gender-based discrimination, harassment, and sexual misconduct. All reports must be routed to the CSM Title IX Office in a timely manner.

Equity: The faculty at College of San Mateo affirm that students are entitled to an equitable learning environment that celebrates their voice, fosters their agency, and develops their capacity for self- advocacy, and that is free of unfair practices. If you feel you are in an environment that is not conducive to your learning or you want to learn more about educational equity, please come talk to me. You may also contact CSM’s Director of Equity (collegeofsanmateo.edu/equity) to explore your options.