I believe firmly that everyone deserves to be addressed respectfully and correctly. Feel free to send me your preferred name and correct gender pronouns at any time.
Communication policy: General questions about the course and other grades can be directed to the instructor. During the week, I will make every effort to respond to emails within one day; results may vary late at night or during the weekend.
Academic Integrity: The University takes academic integrity very seriously. Behaving with integrity is part of our responsibility to our shared learning community. If you’re uncertain about if something is academic misconduct, ask me. I am willing to discuss questions you might have. Students found to have engaged in academic misconduct may receive a zero on the assignment (or other possible outcome).
The University of Washington Student Conduct Code (WAC 478-121) deȈines prohibited academic and behavioral conduct and describes how the University holds students accountable as they pursue their academic goals. Allegations of misconduct by students may be referred to the appropriate campus office for investigation and resolution. More information can be found online at https://www.washington.edu/studentconduct/
Disability resources: Your experience in this class is important to me. It is the policy and practice of the University of Washington to create inclusive and accessible learning environments consistent with federal and state law. If you have already established accommodations with Disability Resources for Students (DRS), please activate your accommodations via myDRS so we can discuss how they will be implemented in this course. If you have not yet established services through DRS, but have a temporary health condition or permanent disability that requires accommodations (conditions include but not limited to; mental health, attention-related, learning, vision, hearing, physical or health impacts), contact DRS directly to set up an Access Plan. DRS facilitates the interactive process that establishes reasonable accommodations. Contact DRS at disability.uw.edu
Diversity, equity and inclusion:
Diverse backgrounds, embodiments, and experiences are essential to the critical thinking endeavor at the heart of university education. Therefore, I expect you to follow the UW Student Conduct Code in your interactions with your colleagues and me in this course by respecting the many social and cultural differences among us, which may include, but are not limited to: age, cultural background, disability, ethnicity, family status, gender identity and presentation, citizenship and immigration status, national origin, race, religious and political beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, socioeconomic status, and veteran status.
Religious accommodations: Washington state law requires that UW develop a policy for accommodation of student absences or significant hardship due to reasons of faith or conscience, or for organized religious activities. The UW’s policy, including more information about how to request an accommodation, is available at (Religious Accommodations Policy. Accommodations show be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form or by emailing the instructor
Changes to syllabus/policies:
The course policies, grading, and other aspects of the syllabus are subject to change at the discretion of the Instructor. All such changes will be clearly announced to the class.