As a professor, I respect and uphold the College of Charleston’s policies and regulations pertaining to academic integrity; sexual harassment and discrimination; the observation of religious holidays; confidentiality of student records; and assistance to disabled students in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
It is the student’s responsibility to notify professors immediately if special accommodations are needed, and students should also contact Center for Disability Services [Lightsey Center, Suite 104; (843) 953-1431; http://disabilityservices.cofc.edu; SNAP@cofc.edu]. All students are advised to become familiar with the respective College regulations and are encouraged to bring any questions to my attention. See additional details on specific College policies below.
Academic Integrity: The Honor Code:
Lying, cheating, attempted cheating, and plagiarism are violations of our Honor Code that, when suspected, are investigated. Each incident will be examined to determine the degree of deception involved.
Incidents where the instructor determines the student’s actions are related more to misunderstanding and confusion will be handled by the instructor. The instructor designs an intervention or assigns a grade reduction to help prevent the student from repeating the error. The response is recorded on a form and signed both by the instructor and the student. It is forwarded to the Office of the Dean of Students and placed in the student’s file.
Cases of suspected academic dishonesty will be reported directly by the instructor and/or others having knowledge of the incident to the Dean of Students. A student found responsible by the Honor Board for academic dishonesty will receive a XXF in the course, indicating failure of the course due to academic dishonesty. This status indicator will appear on the student’s transcript for two years after which the student may petition for the XX to be expunged. The F is permanent.
Students can find the complete Honor Code and all related processes in the Student Handbook at: http://deanofstudents.cofc.edu/honor-system/studenthandbook/.
Accommodations for Students with Disabilities:
This College and this professor abides by section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you have a documented disability that may have some impact on your work in this class and for which you may require accommodations, please see an administrator at the Center of Disability Services/SNAP, 843.953.1431 or me so that such accommodation may be arranged.
Religious Accommodation for Students:
The College of Charleston community is enriched by students of many faiths that have various religious observances, practices, and beliefs. This professor values student rights and freedoms, including the right of each student to adhere to individual systems of religion.
Physical Wellbeing & Mental Health Support:
Please know you are not alone. The College has a comprehensive mental health team to support you if you are coping with difficulties with physical and/or mental health. Do not hesitate to reach out to our CofC counseling staff if you find yourself experiencing any mental health challenges.
There are two options on campus:
- Licensed Counselors: http://counseling.cofc.edu – (843) 953-5640:
Students are eligible to see an on campus licensed counselor for ongoing private sessions each semester at no cost.
- Peer Counseling (843-953-7411 or Text “4support” to 839863)
Counseling is available by trained peers Monday-Thursday, noon-9:00 PM
CofC students have 24-hour access to a mental health counselor. The CofC always has a mental health professional available to all students at all times of the day and night. If you, or a peer, need mental health support after hours (when the Health Services/Counseling Center is closed), please call Campus Security at 843-953-5609 and request that a mental health counselor calls you back as soon as possible. You will receive a call from a trained mental health professional promptly.
Food & Housing Resources:
Many CofC students report experiencing food and housing insecurity. If you are facing challenges in securing food (such as not being able to afford groceries or get sufficient food to eat every day) and housing (such as lacking a safe and stable place to live), please contact the Dean of Students for support. Also, you can go to http://studentaffairs.cofc.edu/student-food-housing-insecurity/index.php to learn about food and housing assistance that is available to you. In addition, there are several resources on and off campus to help. You can visit the Cougar Pantry in the Stern Center (2nd floor), a student-run food pantry that provides dry-goods and hygiene products at no charge to any student in need. Please also consider reaching out to Professor ABC if you are comfortable in doing so.
Inclusion:
The College of Charleston offers many resources for LGBTQ+ students, faculty and staff along with their allies.
- Preferred Name and Pronoun Information
- On Campus Gender Inclusive facilities
- Campus Resources
- College of Charleston Reporting Portals
- National Resources for Faculty & Staff
- GSEC Reports
- Documenting LGBTQ Life in the Lowcountry (CofC Addlestone Library Special Collections Project)
- College of Charleston Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP)
- Articles about CofC and LGBTQ+ Issues