Course Netiquette
You all chose behaviors on the Pre-course Barometer that you felt would best support an inclusive and productive environment for our virtual classroom and here they are - the rules of the road for this course. Just remember to respect one another and give your colleagues the benefit of the doubt as a community of learners.
43%
of you would prefer to keep the language at a PG-13 level.
88%
of you agree that we all need to be aware of and respect diverse backgrounds.
78%
of you think that everyone should post on time to foster course discussions.
88%
of you prefer insight-driven debates instead of emotionally-charged arguments or fights.
The Usual Stuff
The information contained on this page constitutes the University’s policies and procedures segment of the course syllabus. Please go to the UT Dallas Syllabus Policies webpage for these policies.
Comet Creed
This creed was voted on by the UT Dallas student body in 2014. It is a standard that Comets choose to live by and encourage others to do the same:
“As a Comet, I pledge honesty, integrity, and service in all that I do.”
Academic Support Resources
The information contained in the following link lists the University’s academic support resources for all students. Please go to the Academic Support Resources webpage for these policies.
Technical Requirements
In addition to a confident level of computer and Internet literacy, certain minimum technical requirements must be met to enable a successful learning experience. Please review the important technical requirements on the Getting Started with eLearning webpage.
Class Recordings
Students are expected to follow appropriate University policies and maintain the security of passwords used to access recorded lectures. Unless the Office of Student AccessAbility has approved the student to record the instruction, students are expressly prohibited from recording any part of this course. Recordings may not be published, reproduced, or shared with those not in the class, or uploaded to other online environments except to implement an approved Office of Student AccessAbility accommodation. Failure to comply with these University requirements is a violation of the Student Code of Conduct.
The instructor may record meetings of this course. Any recordings will be available to all students registered for this class as they are intended to supplement the classroom experience.
Distance Learning Student Resources
Online students have access to resources including the McDermott Library, Academic Advising, The Office of Student AccessAbility, and many others. Please see the eLearning Current Students webpage for more information.
Server Unavailability and Other Technical Difficulties
The University is committed to providing a reliable learning management system to all users. However, in the event of any unexpected server outage or any unusual technical difficulty which prevents students from completing a time sensitive assessment activity, the instructor will provide an appropriate accommodation based on the situation. Students should immediately report any problems to the instructor and also contact the online eLearning Help Desk. The instructor and the eLearning Help Desk will work with the student to resolve any issues at the earliest possible time.
COVID and Mental Health
Please, take care of you.
The pandemic has taken a toll on everyone’s life. It is so important that you are aware of your physical and mental well-being. If you want help handling stress, anxiety, or depression please reach out to someone. The fantastic folks at the Student Counseling Center are ready and waiting to help - and you don’t even have to leave your couch/bed/desk/beanbag/yogaball/floor. There is another fabulous resource that I am not at all biased in recommending 😉: mentalhealth101.com (also available on Amazon).
If Something Goes Wrong
Contact me immediately!!! I can’t help if I don’t know what’s happening.