Accommodations
SMCM is committed to providing access to the educational experience to students with disabilities and health conditions that impact learning. If you have received a letter from the Office of Accessibility Services (OAS), which outlines the academic accommodations to which you are entitled and those accommodations apply to this course, you MUST meet with me to review that letter. If you suspect that you have a learning need that could benefit from academic accommodations, you should contact the Office of Accessibility Services, who can help you learn more about how to proceed in this instance as well.
Office of Student Support Services (OS3)
The Office of Student Support Services (OS3) connects students to the resources, activities, services, and programs that can help students be successful, thrive, and persist to graduation. They offer student success videos, one-on-one coaching (both academic and outside-the-class support), advising, transition programs, access to tutoring, etc. and work with students holistically. OS3 staff will reach out to students when faculty members are concerned about a student’s welfare (due to absences, poor performance, etc.) to offer assistance. OS3 can notify professors if a student will be absent due to a family or medical emergency. Students needing help with Academic Policy petitions, Academic Probation, incompletes for a semester, etc. can work with a staff member in OS3. Students who are homeless or who do not have a safe place to go during a College break can receive funds to help pay for food when the Great Room is closed. Contact OS3 at 240-895-4388 to schedule an appointment.
Wellness Center
If you find yourself struggling with your mental or physical health this semester, please let me know. I am one of many people here at SMCM who care about you and your welfare. The Wellness Center (240-895-4289) provides numerous confidential health and counseling services.
To learn more about Wellness Center Services please go to their webpage at www.smcm.edu/Wellness or email the Director at lkscherer@smcm.edu.
Title IX
The College prohibits sexual or gender-based harassment, discrimination or misconduct, which includes sexual assault, sexual harassment, relationship violence, and stalking. If you or someone you know has experienced sexual harassment, you may contact the Title IX Office (www.smcm.edu/title-ix) or Title IX Coordinator Michael Dunn (mkdunn@smcm.edu) for more information about resources and options. Faculty members are required to share reports of sexual misconduct with the Title IX Office to make sure the College responds appropriately to address the health and safety needs of our community. Confidential support is also available through the Wellness Center (https://www.smcm.edu/wellness/).
LGBTQ+ Student Services
LGBTQ+ Student Services website. We work with students, faculty, and clubs to organize awesome events, run training programs, provide resources, and support the LGBTQ students at SMCM.