Failure to observe this policy may result in disciplinary action. All electronic communications conducted in the course of this class are bound by the same principles of respect, professionalism, and concern as any other interactions in the University's classrooms or offices. Derogatory or inappropriate comments regarding race, gender, age, religion or sexual orientation are unacceptable and subject to disciplinary action, as they would be if they occurred in the physical classroom. If you feel that these principles have been compromised in some way, please discuss this privately with your instructor. Look here first if you don't understand something.
Effective communication is critical to success in an online class.
You will be responsible for initiating contact and for being persistent when you need additional help. You can also telephone the instructor. Specific information on how to contact the instructor for your section is available on the course Web site. Students who feel they may need an accomodation based on the impact of a disability should contact the instructor as soon as possible. We rely on the Office for Disability Services for assistance in verifying the need for accomodations and developing accomodation strategies.