Resources

Our campus is committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment where every student, regardless of immigration status, is supported in their educational journey. We recognize that the current political climate may cause uncertainty and anxiety. Please know that regardless of these challenges, you are a valued and essential part of our academic community. We encourage you to take full advantage of the resources available to you on campus, including but not limited to counseling, legal assistance, financial support, and more. The Dreamers Resource Center and other support networks on our campus are available to assist with any concerns you may have during this time.

We understand that not all LGBTQIA+ student services are available at Mesa College. As a result, our goal is to connect students to community resources to support students' personal and identity development.  These services can be found in the San Diego Community College District Page, such as name and gender marker change, Transgender and Gender Non-Conforming, Mental Health, and other Gender Affirming Services.

Please use the following link to access these services in the community or go to tinyurl.com/SD-LGBT-Resources

SAN DIEGO MESA COLLEGE PRIDE CENTER

Come and check out Mesa Colleges brand new Pride Center! Open to everyone Monday- Thursday 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, and Friday 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Room D102. Stop by and ask about our on and off campus resources.

Click here to access the list (or go to linktr.ee/sdmesapride) of resources from the Pride Center and community organizations.

PREFERRED NAME AND PRONOUNS

To ensure that an individual's name reflects their identity, the San Diego Community College District makes it easy for students to change their preferred name. Students can now change their name online.  Go to tinyurl.com/SDCCDPreferredName to learn more

You can modify your pronouns on Canvas by going to (1) account, (2) settings, and (3) edit settings on the right side of the screen.  Canvas has a combination of neo pronouns. 

Please visit the San Diego Mesa College LGBTQIA+ website for more information. Go to www.sdmesa.edu/student-support/lgbtq/

The San Diego Community College District is committed to providing safe and equitable learning and working environments for all students and employees, free from sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and any other sex-based or gender-based misconduct. If you or someone you know has been impacted by sex-based or gender-based harassment, sexual assault, dating/domestic violence, stalking or sexual exploitation, please visit https://www.sdccd.edu/students/titleix/index.aspx​ to access resources and support. 

Any incident committed on District property or at a District-sponsored event or activity may be reported directly to the Title IX Coordinator, who will determine the appropriate response and who may offer supportive measures, regardless of whether a formal complaint is submitted. Title IX contact: Amber Eckert, aeckert@sdccd.edu, 619-388-6504.  

The San Diego Mesa Journeys tool provides free access to 30+ support programs and services to help you succeed. https://www.sdmesa.edu/student-services  

The “Your Mesa Journey” tool is a short survey asking various questions about your demographics and educational goals. Based on your responses, the application will provide you with a list of recommended programs and services that may help here at Mesa College. http://sdmesa.edu/mesa-journeys/  

• https://www.sdmesa.edu/student-services/disability-services/ 

• I am committed to meeting differences in the learning environment. If you feel you may need special accommodations to successfully complete this course plan do not hesitate to discuss this with me directly within the first two weeks of the term. Mesa College is committed to upholding and maintaining all aspects of the federal Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. 

• Students with disabilities, whether physical, learning or psychological, who believe that they may need accommodation in this class are encouraged to contact Disability Support Programs and Services as soon as possible to ensure that such accommodations are implemented in a timely manner. 

• DSPS phone: (619) 388-2780, Email: mesadsps@sdccd.edu, Location: DSPS Office; I4-405. Any information regarding your disability will remain confidential. Please let me know about any disability you may need assistance with within the first two weeks of class.

• I have made every effort to make this course accessible to all students, including students with disabilities. If you encounter a problem accessing anything in this course, please contact me immediately by email (bbarton@sdccd.edu) and also contact the college’s Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS) Office.

To further your success, reinforce concepts, and achieve the stated learning objectives for this course, I refer you to Academic Success Center learning assistance services located in LRC. The Center is located on the second floor of the Student Services building. It is recommended that you make an appointment for individual MT2C Online Tutoring. The website is found here: http://www.sdmesa.edu/academics/academic-support-programs/tutoring/Online-Tutoring.shtml.

If you are having challenges during this class, please reach out and connect with me. I will provide one-on-one lessons, as well as recorded dance content and online tutorials.

All students have the right to a campus learning environment free from interference or disruption. Students, visitors and volunteers are expected to adhere to all policies and procedures of the district as well as all federal, state and local laws.

Students are subject to charges of misconduct and removal for violation of the Student Code of Conduct including, but not limited to the following acts:

• Academic misconduct or dishonesty; cheating.

• Use of intellectual material produced by another person without acknowledging its source; plagiarism.

• Forgery, alteration, falsification or misuse of campus/ District documents, records, electronic devices, or identification.

• Use of a recording device in a classroom without prior permission of the instructor or approval of an academic accommodation from Disability Support Programs and Services (DSPS).

• Theft of damage to District property.

• The physical or verbal disruption of instructional or student activities.

• The physical, verbal or written intimidation or harassment of such severity or pervasiveness as to have the purpose or effect of creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive educational environment.

• Any expression which is obscene, libelous or slanderous.

• Physical altercation or threats of violence including assault, or battery upon a student or District personnel on District premises.

• Unlawful conduct of a sexual nature. Sexual assault or physical abuse including but not limited to rape, sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, or stalking.

• Possession of weapons, explosives, or objects which may be used as weapons or to threaten bodily harm.

• Failure to comply with directions of staff members of the District who are acting within the scope of their employment.

• Use, possession, distribution, or sale of alcoholic beverages on campus.

• Use, possession, distribution, manufacture or sale of narcotics or other hallucinogenic drugs is prohibited on District premises.

• This class will be conducted in accordance with the Mesa College student code of conduct and basic standards of honesty. Cheating, plagiarism, and other forms of academic dishonesty are not acceptable and will not be tolerated. Violations of standards of academic honesty will be reported to the school dean for appropriate action.

Academic Honesty Statement:

• San Diego Mesa College values honesty, academic integrity, and community. Our goal is to guide our students in maintaining academic excellence, in addition to fostering a sense of belonging to our campus. At San Diego Mesa College, students are expected to create their own work in connection with all lecture and laboratory assessments and assignments, and will refrain from copying, cheating, plagiarizing, utilizing outside resources, or any form of academic misconduct. Students will only use external sources when approved by faculty and will properly acknowledge these external sources. We understand our students wish to maintain these community standards; however, failure to follow these community standards will be considered a violation of the Student Code of Conduct under Board Policy 5500 and may result in student disciplinary action. We thank our students in advance for adhering to these community standards

• Source: https://www.sdmesa.edu/student-services/student-affairs/documents/SDMC%20Academic%20Honesty%20Statement%20v2022.pdf

Plagiarism: 

• Plagiarism and cheating constitute violations of academic honesty whether perpetrated actively or passively. Disregarding written or verbal instructions on coursework may, at the discretion of the instructor, represent academic cheating. All violations and suspected violations of academic honesty will result in action taken against the parties involved and will be documented in writing with the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs/Activities. Sanctions may include no credit on the assignment in question, course failure, or formal charges of student misconduct. Formal charges can result in academic probation, suspension, or expulsion (BP 5500).

Student Code of Conduct:

• Students are expected to respect and obey standards of student conduct while in class and on campus. The Student Code of Conduct, disciplinary procedure, and student due process (BP 5500) can be found in the college catalog and at the office of the Dean of Student Affairs. Charges of misconduct and disciplinary sanctions may be imposed upon students who violate these standards of conduct or provisions of college regulations.

Civility & Mutual Respect Board Policy

• All members of the San Diego Community College District community are expected to treat other community members with civility and respect, recognizing that disagreement and informed debate are valued in an academic community... Demeaning, intimidating, threatening, or physically or emotionally violent behaviors that affect the ability to learn or work in the District environment are not consonant with the standards of civility and respect as expected in the District and are unacceptable as outlined in related district policies and procedures.

• https://www.sdccd.edu/docs/District/policies/Human%20Resources/BP%207150.pdf