We will use Blackboard to manage course materials (no cost)
There is no required text (no cost)
Clifton Strengths Assessment $20
Attendance:
As a college student, attending class is both an expectation and a priority. CORE-P in particular is highly reflective and revolves around in-class engagement through discussions and reflection. For this reason; if you miss more than three classes over the course of the semester, you will automatically fail the class. If illness or other serious matters prevent you from coming to class, COREP will work with you & the appropriate parties for attendance support.
Your instructor is here to support you. If you are absent please notify your instructor; ideally prior to class; so you can keep up with your work. When you miss class, it is your responsibility to stay caught up. That means it is your responsibility to obtain class notes and complete any missed assignments from Google Classroom.
Inclusion and Equity 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.
SMCM Land Acknowledgment and Pledge:
We acknowledge that the land on which we are learning, working and gathering today is the ancestral home of the Yacocomico and Piscataway Peoples. We also acknowledge that St. Mary's City was partly built and sustained by enslaved people of African descent. Through this acknowledgment, we recognize these communities and all those who have been displaced and enslaved through colonization.
Given the unique importance of the land on which we sit and given the unique educational mission of St. Mary’s College of Maryland as The National Public Honors College, we pledge to continue to unearth and understand these historic realities so that they inform all of our work. We also pledge to work tirelessly in making our institution more accessible, inclusive and equitable, especially for those populations most affected by societal inequities. We do this with the understanding that by supporting and learning from all of our diverse communities, we build a more sustainable future for all.
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
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 https://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 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/).