Academic Integrity

As a student at IU, you are expected to adhere to the standards and policies detailed in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct (Code).

Academic misconduct is defined as any activity that tends to undermine the academic integrity of the institution. Violations include: cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, interference, violation of course rules, and facilitating academic dishonesty. When you submit an assignment with your name on it, you are signifying that the work contained therein is yours, unless otherwise cited or referenced. Any ideas or materials taken from another source for either written or oral use must be fully acknowledged. All suspected violations of the Code will be reported to the Dean of Students and handled according to University policies. Sanctions for academic misconduct may include a failing grade on the assignment, reduction in your final course grade, and a failing grade in the course, among other possibilities. If you are unsure about the expectations for completing an assignment or taking a test or exam, be sure to seek clarification from your instructor in advance.

Each time you have an exam, please remember that you agreed to the conditions in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct.

Note Selling

Several commercial services have approached students regarding selling class notes/study guides to their classmates. Selling the instructor’s notes/study guides in this course is not permitted. Violations of this policy will be reported to the Dean of Students as academic misconduct (violation of course rules). Sanctions for academic misconduct may include a failing grade on the assignment for which the notes/study guides are being sold, a reduction in your final course grade, or a failing grade in the course, among other possibilities. Additionally, you should know that selling a faculty member’s notes/study guides individually or on behalf of one of these services using IU email, or via Canvas may also constitute a violation of IU information technology and IU intellectual property policies; additional consequences may result.

Reporting Bias Incidents

"As your instructor, one of my responsibilities is to create a positive learning environment for all students. Bias incidents (events or comments that target an individual or group based on age, color, religion, disability, race, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, gender dentity, sexual orientation, marital status or veteran status) are not appropriate in our classroom or on campus. What should you do if you witness or experience a bias incident? See it? Hear it? Report it by submitting a report online biasincident.indiana.edu or calling the Dean of Students Office (812-855-8187)."

For information about services offered to students by CAPS: https://healthcenter.indiana.edu/counseling/index.shtml.

Disability Services for Students (DSS):

Every attempt will be made to accommodate qualified students with disabilities (e.g. mental health, learning, chronic health, physical, hearing, vision neurological, etc.) You must have established your eligibility for support services through the appropriate office that services students with disabilities. Note that services are confidential, may take time to put into place and are not retroactive; Captions and alternate media for print materials may take three or more weeks to get produced. Please contact Disability Services for Students at https://studentaffairs.indiana.edu/disability-services-students/index.shtml or 812-855-7578 as soon as possible if accommodations are needed. The office is located on the third floor, west tower, of the Wells Library, Room W302. Walk-ins are welcome 8 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Friday. You can also locate a variety of campus resources for students and visitors that need assistance at: https://ada.sitehost.iu.edu/index.shtml

Sexual Misconduct and Title IX:

As your instructor, one of my responsibilities is to create a positive learning environment for all students. Title IX and IU’s Sexual Misconduct Policy prohibit sexual misconduct in any form, including sexual harassment, sexual assault, stalking, and dating and domestic violence. If you have experienced sexual misconduct, or know someone who has, the University can help. If you are seeking help and would like to speak to someone confidentially, you can make an appointment with:

• The Sexual Assault Crisis Services (SACS) at (812) 855-8900 (counseling services)
• Confidential Victim Advocates (CVA) at (812) 856-2469 (advocacy and advice services)
• IU Health Center at (812) 855-4011 (health and medical services)

It is also important that you know that Title IX and University policy require me to share any information brought to my attention about potential sexual misconduct, with the campus Deputy Title IX Coordinator or IU’s Title IX Coordinator. In that event, those individuals will work to ensure that appropriate measures are taken and resources are made available. Protecting student privacy is of utmost concern, and information will only be shared with those that need to know to ensure the University can respond and assist. I encourage you to visit https://stopsexualviolence.iu.edu/ to learn more.

Classroom Emergencies

• Know the emergency exits and evacuation areas for every classroom.
• Devise "buddy systems" so that everyone is accounted for in an evacuation.
• Evaluate the challenges that you might face during an evacuation.
• Be personally prepared for an emergency: https://protect.iu.edu/emergency

Campus emergency communication is done via a voice message, text and/or an email through IU Notify. Go to One to review your contact information. See more information about IU Notify at: https://protect.iu.edu/emergency/iunotify

Fire

• You may not know if this is a drill or not, so take every call to evacuate seriously.
• Take your personal belongings and immediately leave the building.
• Know where the evacuation area is for every building you are in.
• Leave the campus only if instructed.

FOR THIS CLASS, the closest exit is: back door on ground floor exiting to the parking lot. We will meet across the street in the next parking lot.

If it is severe enough to move furniture, DROP, COVER and HOLD ON: Immediately seek shelter (under a desk or table, if possible) cover your head and hold on. Evacuate if directed, or you feel it is safe to do so.

Severe Weather

Thunderstorms are the most common type of severe weather in the Bloomington area. However, winter storms, extreme hot/cold temperatures, flooding, and tornadoes can occur.

• Seek shelter indoors in a low part of the building (Maps w/shelter locations are located throughout the building)
• Move to a windowless interior room away from hazardous materials
• Monitor https://iub.edu/ and local media
• Take cover under a sturdy object or against an interior wall
• Wait for the all clear before leaving your safe space

FOR THIS CLASS, the closest shelter location is: the first floor west stairwell.

Violence/Active Shooter

There may be situations where it is imperative that you seek shelter and not leave the building.

• RUN – if a safe path is available. Always try to escape or evacuate if possible.
• Call IUPD (812-855-4111) or 911 when it is safe to do so
• If evacuation is not possible, HIDE in a concealed location, Lock and/or barricade the door, Turn off the lights, stay quiet and silence your cell phone
• FIGHT – as a last resort, working together or alone, act with aggression; use improvised weapons to disarm the shooter. Commit to taking the shooter down. Look here for more information.