The Course Management System that we will use with this course is Canvas. You will need to use Canvas for gathering course materials, checking grades, and submitting all of your work. You can access Canvas at https://miracosta.instructure.com/ or http://www.miracosta.edu/online. Canvas also has an App called “Canvas by Instructure”. For assistance with Canvas, call their 24-hour hotline at (877) 884-1673.
Some of your work in this class will require locating credible research. The MCC library can be accessed online, with faculty librarians who are happy to assist you with your research questions. You can also access all of their virtual databases to find credible research, or check your APA citations. If you would like the Writing Center to review any of your written work, they are trained in assignments related to this course. Please visit the Writing Center website for more information
We are all different. You might need extra time on assignments or other accommodations to help you succeed. If you have a disability or medical condition impacting learning and have not yet been authorized to receive academic accommodations, you’re encouraged to contact the Student Accessibility Services (SAS) office (formerly known as Disabled Students Programs and Services or DSPS). The SAS office can be reached at (760) 795-6658, or sas@miracosta.edu. The SAS office will help you determine what accommodations are available for you. If you’re requesting my assistance utilizing any authorized accommodations, please contact me as soon as possible
As a student in these challenging times, there may be times when personal stressors interfere with your academic performance and/or negatively impact your daily life. Please know that MiraCosta College Health Services offers personal counseling sessions and groups.
For a session, call 760-795-6675 or visit the Health Services website. There is no additional fee for these sessions for credit students, and the content of the sessions is confidential. In a crisis situation, or after hours, call Campus Police at 760-795-6640, local police at 911, or The Up2SD Crisis Line at 1-888-724-7240, or text the word “COURAGE” to the crisis text line at 741741.
The Campus Assessment, Resources and Education (CARE) Team is committed to taking a holistic approach to help our students succeed while addressing any challenges they may be experiencing to meet their basic needs such as food, housing, transportation, mental health, childcare, legal aid, etc. On-campus and off-campus resources are often provided to students to help meet their short-term and long-term needs with the goal of improving the outcomes of their academic and personal success. Visit the CARE page to see a full list of their services or request to speak to a CARE team member.
MiraCosta College has an expressed commitment to equity and inclusion for students, faculty, and staff members who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, questioning, intersex, and asexual. The district employs a Campus Liaison for LGBTQIA+ needs, offers LGBTQIA Safe Space training, and has multiple student scholarships for members and active allies of the LGBTQIA+ community. For information about these and additional campus resources and services, visit LGBTQIA+
You have the option to choose Pass/No Pass grading for this class. If you choose this option, you must submit a Petition for Pass/No Pass to Admissions & Records a date set forth by their office. If you are interested in this, please investigate this option as early as possible, as the date does expire very quickly in the semester. This option for grading is nonreversible once selected. The petition form is available online, or from Admissions & Records. Students planning to transfer should consult with a counselor before opting for Pass/No Pass to ensure this option is accepted by their intended transfer institutions. Check the MiraCosta College catalog or schedule for more detailed information.
Students seeking an “Incomplete” grade must consult with me no later than the week prior to finals. Incompletes will only be considered for unforeseeable, emergency and justifiable reasons at the end of the term, and only upon agreement of conditions for completing coursework. For more information, go to Grades & Grading Policies
I encourage you to visit MiraCosta's Student Services page for a more comprehensive guide!