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Inclusion + Wellness

“The classroom remains the most radical space of possibility in the academy.”

― bell hooks

Accommodatons, Inclusion, and Diversity 🏳️‍🌈

Accommodations. This class respects and welcomes students of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities. If circumstances exist that make our learning environment and activities difficult or if you have medical information that you need to share with me, please let me know. I am committed to creating an effective learning environment for all students, but I can only do so if you discuss your needs with me as early as possible. I promise to maintain the confidentiality of these discussions.

Inclusion and Diversity. Students in this class are encouraged to speak up and participate fully during class meetings, in small group discussions, and in online discourse. Because the class will represent a diversity of individual beliefs, backgrounds, and experiences, every member of this class must show respect for every other member of this class. We seek to create an atmosphere of psychological safety so that we all feel comfortable engaging fully in the class.

Professional courtesy and sensitivity are especially important with respect to individuals and topics dealing with differences of race, culture, religion, politics, sexual orientation, gender, gender variance, and nationalities. Class rosters are provided to me with your legal name. I will gladly honor your request to address you by your preferred name or gender pronoun, and ask for this information in the Course Survey and in the first class session. Please share your preference so that I may make appropriate changes to my records.

Mental Health and Wellness ☯︎

Your well-being is important to me, and it is a prerequisite to effective learning. If you experience personal and/or academic stress during the semester that may be interfering with your ability to perform academically, Vanderbilt’s Student Care Network offers a range of services to assist and support you. I am available to speak with you about stresses related to your work in my course, and I can assist you in connecting with the Student Care Network.

The Office of Student Care Coordination (OSCC) is the central and first point of contact to help students navigate and connect to appropriate resources on and off-campus, develop a plan of action, and provide ongoing support. You can schedule an appointment with the OSCC at https://www.vanderbilt.edu/carecoordination/ or call 615-343-WELL.

If you or someone you know needs to speak with a professional counselor immediately, the University Counseling Center offers Crisis Care Counseling during the academic year. Students may come directly to the UCC and be seen by the clinician on call or may call the UCC at (615) 322-2571 to speak with a clinician. You can find additional information at https://www.vanderbilt.edu//ucc/.