Ethics:
I will follow the university policy on cheating and plagiarism as outlined in the Student Code of Rights and Responsibilities in the “To the Point” student Handbook. Potential outcomes for violating the student code of responsibilities include assignment failure, course failure, and/or expulsion from SMCM.
Office of Student Support Services: Academic Misconduct Website
Inclusivity and Diversity Statement:
The faculty and staff of the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry (of which I am a member) strive for our classes to be inclusive communities in which we learn from the many perspectives that come from having differing backgrounds and beliefs. We support an inclusive learning environment where diversity and individual differences are understood, respected, appreciated, and recognized as a source of strength. In our class communities, we aim to be respectful to all, regardless of ability, race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, economic circumstances, etc. We expect that all class participants, faculty, staff, and students, will create an environment that facilitates inquiry and self-expression while also understanding and respecting how others' viewpoints may be different from our own.