De Anza College provides an academically rich, multicultural learning environment that challenges students of every background to develop their intellect, character and abilities; to realize their goals; and to be socially responsible leaders in their communities, the nation and the world.
As a member of the DeAnza community I am available to listen and support you in a safe and confidential manner. I can help you connect with resources on campus to address problems you may face that interfere with your academic and social success on campus as it relates to issues surrounding sexual orientation and gender identity. My goal is to help you be successful and to maintain a safe and equitable campus.
Diversity Statement
I consider this learning space to be a place where you will be treated with respect, and I welcome individuals of all ages, backgrounds, beliefs, ethnicity, genders, gender identities, gender expressions, national origins, citizenship status, religious affiliations, sexual orientations, ability – and other visible and non-visible differences. All members of this class are expected to contribute to a respectful, welcoming and inclusive environment for every other member of the class.
Preferred Name & Preferred Gender Pronouns - (why it matters)
Class rosters are provided to the instructor with the student's legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by an alternate name or gender pronoun. Please advise me of this preference early in the semester so that I may make appropriate changes to my records.
De Anza College is committed to excellence in the pursuit of learning and academic achievement by its students.
To further this goal, the college is committed to providing academic standards that are fair and equitable to all students in an atmosphere that fosters integrity on the part of student, staff and faculty alike. The student’s responsibility is to perform to the best of his or her potential in all academic endeavors. This responsibility also includes abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by individual faculty members related to preparation and completion of assignments and examinations.
The submission of work that is not the product of a student’s personal effort, or work which in some way circumvents the given rules and regulations, will not be tolerated. It is the responsibility of the faculty to clearly define the requirements and rules applicable to their courses for all students.
An applicable paragraph of the California State Educational Code (§ 76130) is quoted: “Code of Student Conduct: The college has an obligation to specify those standards of behavior essential to its educational mission and campus life. The following types of misconduct for which students are subject to disciplinary sanction apply at all times on campus as well as to any off-campus functions sponsored or supervised by the college: cheating, plagiarism or knowingly furnishing false information in the classroom or to a college officer.”
Submitting another student's work as my own
Using a paper that I found/purchased online or from another source
Submitting a paper I wrote for another class
Copying wordsAI software to generate ideas and pass them off as one’s own will also be considered plagiarism and will be adjudicated as such. However, the use of AI software “for your own study purposes is allowable”, the use of software such as ChatGPT must include proper citations. PLEASE NOTE: Using generative AI tools to substantially complete an assignment or exam (e.g. by entering exam or assignment questions) is not permitted. or ideas from someone else without giving credit
Failing to use quotation marks
Failing to provide a source for a quote
Failing to provide source / citation for information that is paraphrased
Failure to include in-text citations
Failure to provide a works cited page
Copying so many words or ideas from a source that it makes up the majority of your paper (whether you give credit or not)
Copying and pasting without giving credit to the source.
All written work must be cited
If I suspect plagiarism, I will call a meeting with you to discuss, you will have an an opportunity to explain and if there is sufficient evidence that plagiarism has occurred, I am required to report the case to DeAnza Student Conduct and Ethical Development.
Using AI software to generate ideas and pass them off as one’s own will be considered plagiarism and will be adjudicated as such. However, the use of AI software “for your own study purposes is allowable”, the use of software such as ChatGPT must include proper citations. PLEASE NOTE: Using generative AI tools to substantially complete an assignment or exam (e.g. by entering exam or assignment questions) is not permitted.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District Board of Trustees upholds that, for persons with disabilities, improving the access to educational and employment opportunities must be a priority.
The Board of Trustees directs the administration to take the necessary actions to implement the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The Foothill-De Anza Community College District (FHDA) shall not discriminate against a qualified individual with a disability because of the disability with regard to employment or with regard to the provision of district programs, services and activities.
A person who is otherwise qualified may request accommodation related to his or her disability, provided that the accommodation does not impose an undue hardship on the district. The procedures for requesting accommodation are maintained in the President’s Office, the Office of the ADA Coordinator and in the District Human Resources Office.
The ADA coordinator for De Anza College is Michele LeBleu-Burns, dean of Student Development and EOPS, 408.864.8218.
Here is a list of college policies on a variety of topics. Click on the name to read the full policy.
Campus Security Act (Clery Act)
Consumer Information Disclosures
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Military Service School Credit
Probation: Academic and Progress
Student Rights and Responsibilities
Transfer Credit from Other Colleges