Semester grades will be based on the following scale:

It is expected that students will attend all class sessions and participate in online activities. If an illness/emergency will prevent you from attending a class session, notify the instructor immediately.

Faculty and students must comply with University policies on COVID-19 testing and isolation, which are located here [https://tulane.edu/covid-19/health-strategies].

If a student cannot attend class for any reason, the student is responsible for communicating with their instructors to make up any work they may miss. With the approval of the SoPA Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, an instructor may have a student who has excessive absences involuntarily withdrawn from a course with a WF grade after written warning at any time during the semester.

All assignments, discussions, and other written work produced by students in this course should follow standard academic writing guidelines. You should follow a specific academic style guide (for example, APA or MLA) as indicated by your instructor in Canvas in the Start Here module on the Academic Style Guide page.

Students must use their official Tulane University email address or Canvas Conversations (Inbox) to communicate with the instructor and classmates for purposes related to this course. Students must also use their official Tulane University email address for any other communication with university faculty and staff. Students are responsible to regularly check your Tulane email because instructors, staff, and faculty will contact you there only. Students may not use the email addresses of other students, faculty, or staff for purposes unrelated to Tulane.

Netiquette means "internet etiquette", and it is a set of informal guidelines intended to promote civil discourse in online discussions and other communications, including email. The following are ways to follow netiquette when interacting with your classmates and instructor:

• Make posts that are on-topic and within the scope of the course material
• Take your posts seriously and review and edit your posts before sending
• Be as brief as possible while still making a thorough comment
• Always give proper credit when referencing or quoting another source
• Be sure to read all messages in a thread before replying
• Don’t repeat someone else’s post without adding something of your own to it
• Avoid short, generic replies such as, “I agree.” You should include why you agree or add to the previous point
• Always be respectful of others’ opinions even when they differ from your own
• When you disagree with someone, you should express your differing opinion in a respectful, non-critical way
• Avoid humor or sarcasm because it can be easily misunderstood
• Do not make personal or insulting remarks
• Be open-minded

All Tulane SoPA online students must submit course work and assignments within Canvas.  Instructions on how to use Canvas can be found in the Online Learning Student Guide on the SoPA web site. Students may also access the Help feature in Canvas by clicking on the question mark icon in the global navigation menu on the left side of the Canvas. Additional Help information is available in most Canvas courses in the Start Here module on the Get Help page.  Students will also receive Canvas training during student orientation.

The Service Desk is available to assist users Monday–Friday 7:00 A.M.–7:00 P.M.

• On the web at tulane.edu.
• Via email at help@tulane.edu.
• Via phone at (504) 988-8888 or (504) 862-8888.

Other technology resources are available at the SoPA Tech Help page, including the IT Service Desk Knowledge Base, WaveMail, and password reset.

Your grade may be affected if technical issues prevent you from participating in the course, such as posting discussions, submitting assignments, taking quizzes, or attending Zoom web conferences. Contact the Service Desk as soon as possible, and let your instructor know about the issue. It is your responsibility to have a back-up plan in place, such as accessing a computer at the library or asking a friend to borrow a computer.

Students will be required to submit written assignments through Turnitin in Canvas. Turnitin allows the student and instructor to validate the content of the paper for originality and check for appropriately cited works. Turnitin generates a report identifying any issues with citations or original content when students upload their documents through Turnitin in Canvas. It also provides the location of at least one source for the information that should receive credit for source materials in the student’s paper. Turnitin compares the student’s submission with any papers previously submitted through Turnitin at Tulane and at any other institution using Turnitin. Turnitin also shows students when an appropriate citation is required, as well as provide near-immediate feedback for assignments.

If this course includes live online web conference sessions, the links to join the sessions on Zoom will be listed in the Canvas course. In order to participate in the Zoom session you will need:

• A webcam
• A working microphone, headset or earbuds
• A quiet environment without visual distractions

Test your computer with Zoom at least one day before the first web conference session by visiting https://tulane.zoom.us/test. If you have not used Zoom before, you will be guided to download an app to your computer. Test that you know how to allow permissions for your webcam and microphone, adjust the volume of your mic and speakers, and be sure that they are working.

The syllabus will not be changed in a substantial manner, though the order in which the course material is presented may be changed if needed. The basis for grade determination and the date of the final examination will not be changed. For this reason, it is important for you (the student) to check your Tulane.edu email account and Canvas on a regular basis so you are informed of any changes to the course syllabus.

Tulane's purpose is to create, communicate and conserve knowledge in order to enrich the capacity of individuals, organizations, and communities to think, to learn and to act and lead with integrity and wisdom.

Tulane University recognizes the inherent dignity of all individuals and promotes respect for all people. As such, Tulane is committed to providing an environment free of all forms of discrimination including sexual and gender-based discrimination, harassment, and violence like sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and stalking. If you (or someone you know) has experienced or is experiencing these types of behaviors, know that you are not alone. Resources and support are available: you can learn more at allin.tulane.edu Any and all of your communications on these matters will be treated as either “Confidential” or “Private” as explained in the chart below. Please know that if you choose to confide in me I am mandated by the university to report to the Title IX Coordinator, as Tulane and I want to be sure you are connected with all the support the university can offer. You do not need to respond to outreach from the university if you do not want. You can also make a report yourself, including an anonymous report, through the form at tulane.edu/concerns.

Except in extreme circumstances, involving imminent danger to one’s self or others, nothing will be shared without your explicit permission.

• Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) | (504) 314-2277
• The Line (24/7) | (504) 264-6074
• Student Health Center | (504) 865-5255
• Sexual Aggression Peer Hotline and Education (SAPHE) | (504) 654-9543

Conversations are kept as confidential as possible, but the information is shared with key staff members so the University can offer resources and accommodations and take action if necessary for safety reasons.

• Case Management & Victim Support Services | (504) 314-2160 or srss@tulane.edu
• Tulane University Police (TUPD) | Uptown - (504) 865-5911 | Downtown – (504) 988-5531
• Title IX Coordinator | (504) 865-5611 or visit https://allin.tulane.edu/titleix/coordinator for additional contact information.
• Student Affairs Professional On-Call (24/7) | (504) 920-9900

Both Tulane’s policy of non-discrimination on the basis of religion and our core values of diversity and inclusion require instructors to make reasonable accommodations to help students avoid negative academic consequences when their religious obligations conflict with academic requirements. Every reasonable effort should be made to allow members of the university community to observe their religious holidays without jeopardizing the fulfillment of their academic obligations. It is never acceptable for an instructor to compel a student to choose between religious observance and academic work. Absence from classes or examinations for religious reasons does not relieve students from responsibility for any part of the course work required during the period of absence. It is the obligation of the student to provide faculty within the first two weeks of each semester their intent to observe the holiday so that alternative arrangements convenient to both students and faculty can be made at the earliest opportunity. Students who make such arrangements will not be required to attend classes or take examinations on the designated days, and faculty must provide reasonable opportunities for such students to make up missed work and examinations. Exceptions to the requirement of a make-up examination must be approved in advance by the dean of the school in which the course is offered. A religious calendar is available.

Tulane University strives to make all learning experiences as accessible as possible. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability, please let me know immediately so that we can privately discuss options. I will never ask for medical documentation from you to support potential accommodation needs. Instead, to establish reasonable accommodations, I may request that you register with the Goldman Center for Student Accessibility.  After registration, make arrangements with me as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion. Goldman Center contact information: goldman@tulane.edu; (504) 862-8433; accessibility.tulane.edu.

The Code of Academic Conduct applies to all students, full-time and part-time, in Tulane University. Tulane University expects and requires behavior compatible with its high standards of scholarship. By accepting admission to the university, a student accepts its regulations (i.e., SoPA Code of Academic Conduct , Unified Code of Graduate Student Academic Conduct, and Code of Student Conduct) and acknowledges the right of the university to take disciplinary action, including suspension or expulsion, for conduct judged unsatisfactory or disruptive.

The SOPA Tulane Academic Calendar with college deadlines and dates is listed here: http://sopa.tulane.edu/content/academic-calendars

• Emergency Notification System: TU Alert
  • In the event of a campus emergency, Tulane University will notify students, faculty, and staff by email, text, and phone call. You were automatically enrolled in this system when you enrolled at the university.
  • Check your contact information annually in Gibson Online to confirm its accuracy.
• Active Shooter / Violent Attacker
  • RUN – run away from or avoid the affected area, if possible
  • HIDE- go into the nearest room that can be locked, turn out the lights, silence cell phones, and remain hidden until all-clear message is given through TU Alert
  • FIGHT- do not attempt this option, except as a last resort

For more information on Active Shooter emergency procedures or to schedule a training, visit: emergencyprep.tulane.edu

Everbridge App

• Download the Everbridge app from the App Store or Google Play Store
• The Report feature allows you to silently and discreetly communicate with TUPD dispatchers
• The SOS button allows you to notify TUPD if you need help
• The Safe Corridor button serves as a virtual escort and allows you to send check-in notifications to TUPD

Severe Weather

• Follow all TU Alerts and outdoor warning sirens
• Seek shelter indoors until the severe weather threat has passed and an all-clear message is given
• Do not attempt to travel outside if weather is severe
• Monitor the Tulane Emergency website (https://tulane.edu/emergency/) for university-wide closures during a severe weather event.

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