Professionalism and integrity

Professionalism. The topic of this class is how to connect your academic and extra-curricular university life to your future life in the world of work. Part of what we practice in this class is professional conduct, including such things as:
- clear and timely communication
- regular attendance and participation
- respect for the views and experiences of others
- appropriate use of personal electronics
- constructive participation in discussion without monopolizing the discourse (which includes listening as much as talking)
Academic Integrity. By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in UW-Madison’s community of scholars in which everyone’s academic work and behavior are held to the highest academic integrity standards. Academic misconduct compromises the integrity of the university. Cheating, fabrication, plagiarism, unauthorized collaboration, and helping others commit these acts are examples of academic misconduct, which can result in disciplinary action. This includes but is not limited to failure on the assignment/course, disciplinary probation, or suspension. Substantial or repeated cases of misconduct will be forwarded to the Office of Student Conduct & Community Standards for additional review. For more information, refer to http://studentconduct.wiscweb.wisc.edu/academic-integrity/
Academic Calendar and Religious Observances. See: https://secfac.wisc.edu/academic-calendar/#religious-observances
Other Rules, Rights, and Responsibilities. See http://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/#rulesrightsandresponsibilitiestext

Credit Hour Policy and Course Evaluations

The credit standard for this course is met by an expectation of a total of 45 hours of student engagement with the course learning activities, which include regular instructor/student text discussion interaction, reading, writing, and other student work as described in the syllabus.
Students will be provided with an opportunity to evaluate this course and your learning experience. Student participation is an integral component of this course, and your feedback is important to us. We strongly encourage you to participate in the course evaluation.

Diversity and inclusion

Accommodations For Students With Disabilities. McBurney Disability Resource Center syllabus statement: “The University of Wisconsin-Madison supports the right of all enrolled students to a full and equal educational opportunity. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Wisconsin State Statute (36.12), and UW-Madison policy (Faculty Document 1071) require that students with disabilities be reasonably accommodated in instruction and campus life. Reasonable accommodations for students with disabilities is a shared faculty and student responsibility. Students are expected to inform faculty [me] of their need for instructional accommodations by the end of the third week of the semester, or as soon as possible after a disability has been incurred or recognized. Faculty [I], will work either directly with the student [you] or in coordination with the McBurney Center to identify and provide reasonable instructional accommodations. Disability information, including instructional accommodations as part of a student's educational record, is confidential and protected under FERPA.” http://mcburney.wisc.edu/facstaffother/faculty/syllabus.php
Diversity & Inclusion. UW-Madison institutional statement on diversity: “Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals. The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background – people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.” https://diversity.wisc.edu/

Technology Support

Below are a variety of technology support resources available to you.

DoIT Help DeskLinks to an external site.: The Help Desk provides free tech support and troubleshooting help with your computing needs by phone (608.264.4357), email (help@doit.wisc.edu), chat (https://helpdesk.wisc.edu/chatLinks to an external site.) or in-person at 1210 W. Dayton Street.
Download WiscVPNLinks to an external site.: A VPN is a "virtual private network". WiscVPN allows you to access University resources without being on campus, and provides an extra layer of security. See how to connect to the WiscVPN.Links to an external site.
Learning Online with TechnologyLinks to an external site.: Tips from UW-Madison on learning online this semester.
Tips for Virtual Learning: A collection of resources and concrete strategies to set yourself up for success.
UW KnowledgeBase: Search here for help documents for university-supported software, tools, and processes.

Student Wellness Support

Below are a variety of support resources available across the UW - Madison campus.

Center for Leadership and InvolvementLinks to an external site.
Dean of Students Office: Crisis LoansLinks to an external site.
Dean of Students Office: Report an IncidentLinks to an external site.
Office of Student Financial AidLinks to an external site.
The Open Seat - UW Student Food PantryLinks to an external site.
Student JobsLinks to an external site.
University Health Services: Medical ServicesLinks to an external site.
University Health Services: Mental HealthLinks to an external site.
University Recreation and WellbeingLinks to an external site.