BIS 215B

Academic Support

Access and Accommodations

Your experience in this class is important. 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 on your courses.

The DRS office provides accommodations to foster an inclusive and equitable environment for all University of Washington students. All disability accommodation is determined through an interactive process that requires the engagement of both the student and DRS staff and starts with the student requesting accommodation. Meeting with DRS is particularly important to identify appropriate accommodations and/or auxiliary aids that can be implemented to create equal access in the areas where there are barriers caused by a disability. Once accommodation is established, they are applied proactively rather than retroactively, so planning ahead is particularly important.

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.

Academic Success Coach

The academic success coach guides students through the many possible ways they can improve their learning and academic performance. Through 1:1 meetings, they assess the needs of a student and assist them in mapping a plan to achieve their short term and long-term academic goals. They share with students the multiple ways they can best utilize their strengths as scholars and as leaders.

Campus Library

The campus library offers use of computers and printing, research support, online resources, study rooms, study areas, accessible peripherals checkout, etc. For technical support with Library-related technology, please call the Library Tech Desk at 425.352.3145 during business hours.

Resource Guides

The Campus Library also has a small school supply pantry where you can find pens and pencils, notebooks, divider tabs, paper, mice, and even backpacks! Stock varies since the pantry is supplied by donations.

Career Services

Career Services engages with the UW Bothell community to empower Huskies to explore career interests, build skills, and connect with the employment community and experiential learning opportunities.

Learning Commons

The Learning Commons has several services to support students' academic success and is located in UW2-030. Appointments with each of the services can be booked through the Learning Commons website. Each service also has drop-in hours. Check their websites for more times, sign ups, and mroe information:

Writing and Communication Center (WaCC). The WaCC supports the University of Washington Bothell's campus-wide culture of writing and communication by working with students of all abilities, at any stage of the reading, writing, or presentation process.
Quantitative Skills Center (QSC). The QSC aims to help UW Bothell students develop skills and confidence with quantitative reasoning. They offer free drop-in tutoring, online tutoring and equipment check-out.

Navigate

There are many registration deadlines that come quickly during the quarter—for instance, a decision to drop a class. As your professor, part of my job is to communicate any concerns I may have about your academic performance to your advisors to connect you with support resources before it is too late. UW Bothell uses the Navigate Student Success Management system to allow me to share such feedback with your advisors should I feel such communication is needed. In addition, your advisors may request that I submit a progress report on your behalf. These communications remain confidential between me and your advisors, and will provide them up-to-date information related to your assignments, academic progress, and participation. Using Navigate to alert advisors about your academic progress will both help advising staff to know when you might need support and will prompt me to reflect on your work and make me think about what I can do to help you succeed in this class and at UW Bothell.

Health and Wellness

UWB Counseling Center is for anyone feeling overhwlemed, overly sad, desparate.
The CARE TEAM is the UW Bothell Consultation, Assessment, Response and Education (CARE) Team. It's a confidential resource for the entire campus community when there are concerns about a student's well-being. Their purpose is to provide proactive and supportive consultation, assessment, response, and education regarding students who may be at risk or in distress.
Visit here to learn more about emergency funding.
Here are links about emergency funding and resources for Undocumented and DACA students.
For students who prefer to use an inclusive, gender neutral bathroom, the closest one located to us is downstairs in the lower level of Discovery Hall, off of the ramp connecting DISC to UW2.
The Health and Wellness Resource Center provides connections, financial coaching, and public benefits enrollment. Their services also include peer health education and sexual and relationship violence prevention and advocacy.
The Student Diversity Center has a mission to advocate for and collaborate with others to support a safe and inclusive campus community where resources will promote equity and social justice for all students, advocate and support students through education, and foster student success to marginalized and underrepresented communities at the University. The Diversity Center is by students and for students. They are open Monday-Friday from 8:30am-8pm and located in UW1-173. You can also use UW1-181 as a Reflection Room. To learn more or make a reservation for space, call 425.352.5030, visit the website or email uwbdiv@uw.edu.
Husky Pantry is free grocery resources available to all enrolled UW Bothell students. Non-perishable food items are available, as well as some household and toiletry items. The Husky Pantry is located in the HaWRC in ARC 120, and will be open Mondays and Tuesday from 12:00-5:00pm. Students can email basicneeds@uw.edu with any questions.
Lactation stations can be found in UW1-128, UW2-336, HH-1419, Summit Hall 001F, and Innovation Hall 149. These stations are available from 8am-5pm and can be reserved online at uwb.edu/admin/services/lactation-station. Baby changing stations are located in Discovery Hall LL 050, UW2-L2 washrooms, UW1-L1 washrooms, LB1 and LB2-L1 washrooms. For up-to-date information, visit the Campus Lactation Stations website.
I encourage parenting students to look at the resources put together by the Parenting Student Resource Program, including information about child care assistance.
UW1-007 and UW1-171 are Reflection Rooms. These rooms are use spaces for all members of UWB who seek quiet time for meditation, reflection and prayer. No reservations are needed to utilize this space. Please follow the guidelines listed in the room about the expectations of the space.
Violence prevention and advocacy is available for students and employees affected by sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment and other related experiences. Connect with an advocate by calling 425-352-3851 or emailing uwbvae@uw.edu. NOTE: Email to the VAE is not a confidential form of communication, so avoid including personal information in your email. Instead, call or use email only to set up an appointment.
SafeCampus. Call SafeCampus at 206.685.7233 anytime – no matter where you work or study – to anonymously discuss safety and well-being concerns for yourself or others. SafeCampus’s team of caring professionals will provide individualized support, while discussing short- and long-term solutions and connecting you with additional resources when requested.
Victim Advocacy and Support. The University of Washington offers free advocacy and support for students and employees affected by sexual assault, relationship violence, domestic violence, stalking, sexual harassment, and other related experiences. NOTE: Email to the VAE is not a confidential form of communication, so avoid including personal information in your email. Instead, call or use email only to set up an appointment. This support office is located at the Health and Wellness Resource Center (HaWRC), in ARC-120, or via phone at 425.352.385.