Policy

Course Policy

Attendance for all lectures is strongly encouraged. Successful completion of this course will require a sustained effort on your part to keep up with the material and understand the topics Students excused by the Institute under section IV.B.3 of the Student Rules and Regulations must make alternative quiz-taking arrangements at least a week in advance. Students whose presence elsewhere is required by a court of law, or for whom accommodation for an absence is requested by the Office of the Dean of Students, must substitute their final exam grade for the grade of the missed quiz Note that the Office of the Dean of Students will not make such a request for "routine atters" such as short-term illness, doctor appointments, wedding attendance, job interviews, and the like.

Academic Integrity

Georgia Tech aims to cultivate a community based on trust, academic integrity, and honor. Students are expected to act according to the highest ethical standards. For information on Georgia Tech's Academic Honor Code, please visit
http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/policies/honor-code/ or
http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/18/.
Any student suspected of cheating or plagiarizing on a quiz, exam, or assignment will be reported to the Office of Student Integrity, who will investigate the incident and identify the appropriate penalty for violations.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

If you are a student with learning needs that require special accommodation, contact the Office of Disability Services at (404)894-2563 or http://disabilityservices.gatech.edu/, as soon as possible, to make an appointment to discuss your special needs and to obtain an accommodations letter. Please also e-mail me as soon as possible in order to set up a time to discuss your learning needs.

Student-Faculty Expectations Agreement

At Georgia Tech we believe that it is important to strive for an atmosphere of mutual respect, acknowledgement, and responsibility between faculty members and the student body. See http://www.catalog.gatech.edu/rules/22/ for an articulation of some basic expectation that you can have of me and that I have of you. In the end, simple respect for knowledge, hard work, and cordial interactions will help build the environment we seek. Therefore, I encourage you to remain committed to the ideals of Georgia Tech while in this class.

Statement of Intent for Inclusivity

As a member of the Georgia Tech community, I am committed to creating a learning environment in which all of my students feel safe and included. Because we are individuals with varying needs, I am reliant on your feedback to achieve this goal. To that end, I invite you to enter into dialogue with me about the things I can stop, start, and continue doing to make my classroom an environment in which every student feels valued and can engage actively in our learning community.

Support Services and Resources

In your time at Georgia Tech, you may find yourself in need of support. Below you will find some resources to support you both as a student and as a person.

Academic support

• Center for Academic Success http://success.gatech.edu
• 1-to-1 tutoring http://success.gatech.edu/1-1-tutoring
• Peer-Led Undergraduate Study (PLUS) http://success.gatech.edu/tutoring/plus
• Academic coaching http://success.gatech.edu/coaching
• Residence Life's Learning Assistance Program https://housing.gatech.edu/learning-assistance-program
• Drop-in tutoring for many 1000 level courses
• OMED: Educational Services (http://omed.gatech.edu/programs/academic-support)
• Group study sessions and tutoring programs
• Communication Center (http://www.communicationcenter.gatech.edu)
• Individualized help with writing and multimedia projects

Personal Support

Georgia Tech Resources

• The Office of the Dean of Students: http://studentlife.gatech.edu/content/services; 404-894-6367; Smithgall Student Services Building 2nd floor
• You also may request assistance at https://gatech-advocate.symplicity.com/care_report/index.php/pid383662?
• Counseling Center: http://counseling.gatech.edu; 404-894-2575; Smithgall Student Services Building 2nd floor
• Services include short-term individual counseling, group counseling, couples counseling, testing and assessment, referral services, and crisis intervention. Their website also includes links to state and national resources.
• Students in crisis may walk in during business hours (8am-5pm, Monday through Friday) or contact the counselor on call after hours at 404-894-2204.
• Students’ Temporary Assistance and Resources (STAR): http://studentlife.gatech.edu/content/need-help
• Can assist with interview clothing, food, and housing needs.
• Stamps Health Services: https://health.gatech.edu; 404-894-1420
• Primary care, pharmacy, women’s health, psychiatry, immunization and allergy, health promotion, and nutrition
• OMED: Educational Services: http://www.omed.gatech.edu
• Women’s Resource Center:  http://www.womenscenter.gatech.edu; 404-385-0230
• LGBTQIA Resource Center:  http://lgbtqia.gatech.edu/; 404-385-2679
• Veteran’s Resource Center:  http://veterans.gatech.edu/; 404-385-2067
•  Georgia Tech Police: 404-894-2500