In this class, because coursework will be at times collaborative, particular issues of integrity arise. You
should not copy or print another student’s work without permission. Any material (this includes
ideas
and
language
) from another source must be credited, whether that material is quoted directly, summarized, or
paraphrased. In other words, you should respect the work of others and in no way present it as your own.
Important dates
: You can view important dates for the semester in the
academic calendar
.
Mandatory responsibility of faculty members to report incidents of sexual misconduct
: It is
important for students to know that all faculty members are mandated reporters of any incidents of sexual
misconduct/violence (e.g., sexual assault, sexual exploitation and partner or relationship violence). This
means that faculty cannot keep information about sexual misconduct/violence confidential if you share
that information with them and they must report this information immediately to the university's Title IX
Coordinator. In addition, department chairs, deans, and other unit administrators are required to report
incidents of sex or gender-based discrimination to the university's Title IX Coordinator.
Confidential reporting sources include staff in Sexual Assault and Domestic Violence at the Wellness
Resource Center, University Counseling Services and University Student Health Services. The Policy on
Sexual Misconduct/Violence and Sex/Gender Discrimination - Interim, can be found in the
VCU Policy
Library
.
Military short-term training or deployment
: If military students receive orders for short-term training
or for deployment/mobilization, they should inform and present their orders to Military Student Services
and to their professor(s). For further information on policies and procedures contact Military Student
Services at 828-5993 or access the corresponding policies.
Student conduct in the classroom
: According to the
Faculty Guide to Student Conduct in Instructional
Settings
, "The university is a community of learners. Students, as well as faculty, have a responsibility for
creating and maintaining an environment that supports effective instruction. In order for faculty members
(including graduate teaching assistants) to provide and students to receive effective instruction in
classrooms, laboratories, studios, online courses, and other learning areas, the university expects students
to conduct themselves in an orderly and cooperative manner." Among other things, cell phones should be
turned off while in the classroom. The Student Code of Conduct also prohibits the possession of or
carrying of any weapon. For more information see
.
Student email policy
: Email is considered an official method for communication at VCU because it
delivers information in a convenient, timely, cost-effective, and environmentally aware manner. Students
are expected to check their official VCU email on a frequent and consistent basis in order to remain
informed of university-related communications. The university recommends checking email daily.
