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Policies

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Academic integrity

Please see the UW Bothell General Catalog, the documents you signed upon admission to IAS for policy statements, and crucial information regarding academic integrity. You are responsible for knowing what constitutes a violation of the University of Washington Student Code, and you will be held responsible for whether they were intentional or not. For crucial information regarding academic integrity, see the library guide about plagiarism and this student guide. Make sure you know how to properly cite any ideas or words you have taken from sources.

Work of any kind (including written, video, audio, performance, artistic, etc.) produced outside of this course may not be submitted for credit without first gaining permission from your instructor. In most circumstances, work produced for one course may not be submitted for another course.

In plain language, this means that you should not plagiarize. Plagiarism will result in a grade of zero for the assignment in question, and may even result in a grade of zero for the entire course.

Generative AI

We will develop a policy for whethe/how to use generative AI responsibly. Check the final policy we create in Canvas. Keep in mind that generative AI can be grammatically great without saying anything meaningful.

Respect for diversity

Diverse backgrounds, embodiments and experiences are essential to the critical thinking endeavor at the heart of university education. In IAS and at UW Bothell, students are expected to:

Students seeking support around these issues can find more information and resources on the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion website.

Religious Accommodation

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 must be requested within the first two weeks of this course using the Religious Accommodations Request form.

Access and accommodations

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 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 uwbdrs@uw.edu. DRS may also be reached at 425.352.5426.

For our veterans

Welcome! We at UW Bothell understand that the transition into civilian life can be challenging for our veteran students, and we have many resources for any who may want to reach out for guidance or assistance. For assistance from Veteran & Military Community Programs, please email Linh Thai, Program Manager for Veterans & Military Community Programs, at leon2004@uw.edu or call 425.352.3943. For those of you needing more URGENT support, please dial 988 and press 1 (https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/). The phone number for The Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1.800.273.8255. You amy also connect with the UWB CARE Team.

Incompletes

A student who cannot complete a course is not automatically granted an Incomplete. University rules state that “an incomplete is given only when the student has been in attendance and has done satisfactory work until within three weeks at the end of the quarter and has furnished proof satisfactory to the instructor that the work cannot be completed because of illness or other circumstances beyond the student’s control.”

To request an Incomplete, please complete an Incomplete Grade Request form. This form provides a way for you to formally ask for an Incomplete. There is no approval needed from the faculty, or the Office of the Registrar. The deadline is the last day of the quarter.

Inclement weather

Please check if the campus may be closed due to weather. If campus is closed, then we will meet online through a Zoom link posted on Canvas.

Information on suspension of operations will be made public and available through the media, and are also available on the website or by calling the Campus Information Hotline 425.352.3333. You may also sign up with an alert system that will contact you via email or text message if classes are canceled. For more information, see here.

Illness

If you are sick, stay home. It's OK. It happens. If you have been exposed to anyone with COVID, stay home. You can make up the in-class assignment.

If I am sick or exposed to COVID, I will stay home. My hope is that I will continue to be able to offer class remotely with a Zoom session at our usual time to replace our normal in person session. I am vaccinated for both flu and COVID.

I'm happy to talk to you about accommodations for more serious illnesses.

Title IX - Sex and Gender-based Violence and Harassment Policy

UW, through numerous policies, prohibits sex- and gender-based violence and harassment, expect students, faculty, and staff to act professionally and respectfully in all work, learning, and research environments.

For support, resources, and reporting options related to sex- and gender-based violence or harassment, visit UW Title IX’s webpage, specifically the Know Your Rights & Resources guide.

Please know that if you choose to disclose information to your professor about sex- or gender-based violence or harassment, they can connect you (or the person who experienced the conduct) with resources and individuals who can best provide support and options. You can also access those resources directly:

Please note that some senior leaders and other specified employees have been identified as “Officials Required to Report.” If an Official Required to Report learns of possible sex- or gender-based violence or harassment, they are required to call SafeCampus and report all the details they have in order to ensure that the person who experienced harm is offered support and reporting options.

Safety

Though unlikely, there is always a possibility that there might be some type of emergency during the quarter. Emergencies come in different forms—weather, medical, fire, and ones involving people intending to do harm. If there is an emergency when we are meeting, I will stop teaching right away. When it is safe to do so, we will call 9-1-1 and identify our building and room number, as well as the issue. The first warning of an emergency may come to our attention through a personal electronic device, a speaker announcement, or a messenger at the classroom door. In case of a fire alarm, exit quickly and as orderly as possible. We also must plan for any active threat situations, evaluate the situation, and make a decision on how to respond. There may not be a clear “right” answer. You will need to act quickly and choose to run, hide, or fight. If you need to exit the building, go as far away as possible while still staying safe. Keep going until you know you are out of danger. If it is not safe to evacuate, take cover behind a building, car, or other large object.

If you have safety concerns about yourself or others in urgent or dangerous situations, please call 911.

Here is a link to UW Bothell safety.