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Introduction to Ancient TEACHING TEAM + OFFICE HOURS
Rome INSTRUCTOR OFFICE HOURS Dr. Joann Gulizio Spring 2021 // CC302-WB, Unique: 33885 (she/her/hers) M, W, Th COURSE EMAIL: [email protected] 1-2pm and by [email protected] appt.
TEACHING ASSISTANTS M 10-11am Amber Kearns F 10-11am Supplementary Instructor (she/her/hers) SI Meetings [email protected] Tu 4-5pm W 10-11am
Theofilos Kyriakidis Th 11:30-12:30 (he/him/his) F 1-2pm
Caolán Mac An Aircinn W, F 9-10am (he/him/his) SYLLABUS CONTENTS [email protected]
1. Course description Ethan Warren Tu 12-2pm 1. Required course materials and platforms (he/him/his) 2. A note on challenging course material [email protected]
2. Contacting the teaching team PRESENTER & DESIGNER by email appt. 1. Announcements from the teaching team Dr. Steve Lundy (he/him/his) 2. How and when to contact us [email protected] 3. Assessment 1. Assessment activities and policies 2. Assessment activity details REQUIRED COURSE MATERIALS 3. Grade reporting • There is NO required textbook for this course. All 4. Late work policy course readings will be provided through Perusall, an 5. Final grade allocations online annotation application which you will access 4. Provisional dates via Canvas 5. Etiquette • Reliable access to high speed Internet and a laptop, 6. Course policies tablet, or phone with access to our course platforms 1. Academic honesty (more information under section 6.3.) 2. Add/drop policies • Canvas: You must have an email account connected 3. Technical requirements to Canvas, and you are responsible for any 4. Students with disabilities announcements posted on Canvas. 5. Religious holidays 7. COVID-19 Policies 1. Student Bereavement Policy 8. Additional resources
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1. COURSE DESCRIPTION Ancient Rome has long been a source of inspiration for artistic, architectural, and literary creativity, political thought and military strategy, philosophical and religious beliefs, and social norms across the globe. So entrenched is its influence that we often fail to see how deeply indebted the Americas, Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East are to this ancient past. By some estimates, for instance, nearly 60% of English vocabulary is Latin—the language of the Romans. Moreover, Roman political and social institutions, as well as their artistic and architectural styles, serve as a basis and model for many modern cultures, including our own.
This introductory-level online course covers the cultural and political history of Ancient Rome, beginning with the mytho-prehistory of the city’s origins in the Iron Age (c. 800 BCE); the rise of the city from a rural town to an imperial capital under Augustus; the rule of emperors in the 1st and 2nd century CE; and ending with the crisis of the 3rd century CE and the reign of Constantine the Great. Students will have the opportunity to learn about Rome’s evolution from a small, hilltop settlement to the head of a world empire, followed by the collapse of Rome as an imperial power in western Europe -- and its long afterlife in the East. We will also examine Rome’s colonial and imperial interactions with foreign cultures which helped shape “Roman” identity and consider its cultural legacy up to the present day.
By the end of the course, students will be able to: • Understand and discuss major topics in the study of ancient Rome, including imperialism, the military, religion and mythology, the rise of Christianity, and the fall of Rome • Describe the basic framework for the periodization of Roman history and discuss the causes and consequences of major events in Roman history • Understand the experiences of non-elite and often marginalized members of Roman society, including women, slaves and freedmen, provincials, and Christians • Engage with and analyze critically ancient literature (in translation) and material culture that inform us about Roman culture • Interpret and criticize ways we represent and describe the Romans in the modern period, both in academic scholarship and in pop-culture
Ridley Scott’s 2000 movie Gladiator Stanley Kubrik’s 1960 movie Spartacus
The course is made up of textbook readings, primary source readings, and highly interactive, multimedia content modules. The first week of each module we will focus on a chronological period in Roman history, and the second week will examine a specific social group within Roman society. At the end of each week, you will engage with and interpret primary and secondary sources where you can “choose your own adventure” from a selection of short assignments called case studies. There are no prerequisites for this course. This course fulfills the Global Cultures and Visual and Performing Arts requirements. It addresses the following four core objectives established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board: communication skills, critical thinking skills, teamwork, and social responsibility. P a g e | 3
1.1 Required course materials and platforms • Greg Woolf, Rome: An Empire’s Story (Oxford University Press, 2013) o Many of our readings will come from this text, but you are NOT required to purchase it unless you choose to o This course text is available through all major book retailers and online FOR FREE through UT Libraries o In addition, pdfs of this text will be provided as needed via Perusall • All other course readings will be made available within Canvas • Reliable access to high speed broadband and a laptop, tablet, or phone with access to our course platforms (more information under section 6.3) • Canvas: You must have an email account connected to Canvas, and you are responsible for any announcements posted on Canvas. Canvas now requires multi-factor identification in order to log in. See website for details. • Zoom: All office hours and supplementary instruction sessions for this course will be hosted via Zoom unless otherwise noted. Make sure you have set up your Zoom account with your utexas.edu email. • Perusall: An online annotation application that will be integrated into your Canvas assignments (i.e. (you do not need to acquire this platform on your own). • Padlet: An online application where students share images and written content. This platform will be integrated into your Canvas assignments (i.e. you do not need to acquire this platform on your own).
1.2 A note on challenging course material Roman history and culture contains many stories depicting violence, including sexual violence, warfare and civil violence, and systemic oppression and brutalization. Roman art and literature (as well as modern representations of Roman material) also contain frequent references to human sexuality, including depictions of nudity. Many students understandably have concerns about these aspects of courses, and should be forewarned that these aspects will be a regular part of course materials. P a g e | 4
Students will not be required to directly analyze, write about, or participate in discussions pertaining to these episodes as part of their grade, but they may be required to demonstrate an awareness of these episodes as part of the broader inquiry of the course. We have done our best to provide content warnings for certain material, and in our first module we will provide more information on opting out of potentially triggering material. Students who do wish to discuss these episodes should do so in full awareness of the course etiquette policy, displaying respect and sensitivity towards other course participants at all times.
Students with concerns related to these topics may wish and are encouraged to consult the following resources:
• UT Counselling and Mental Health Center: https://cmhc.utexas.edu • Voices Against Violence: https://www.cmhc.utexas.edu/vav/index.html • SAFE (Stop Abuse For Everyone) Austin: http://www.safeaustin.org • Please also see the resources on the last page of this syllabus, the Canvas orientation module, and contact the instructor with any other questions or concerns.
2. CONTACTING THE TEACHING TEAM 2.1 Announcements from the teaching team This course uses several platforms (Canvas, message board, emails, etc.) to communicate information to students. All key information (for example—relating to assignments, deadlines, exams, etc.) will be sent through Canvas announcements. Students are responsible for information in these announcements. We recommend that you turn on notifications for them. 2.2 How and when to contact us
• Have a question that pertains to you individually? Need to communicate an urgent or sensitive matter? Need to ask about a grade? Email the teaching team at [email protected]. We will check email for this course during designated email hours (M-F, 8am-5pm). Under normal circumstances, we will respond within 24 hours to emails that are received during those times. Emails sent on weekend days and holidays may not receive an answer until Monday at the earliest. We will do our best to be responsive to emails concerning urgent matters. You are also encouraged to come to office hours via Zoom.
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• Have a general or logistical question (e.g. what’s on the exam, when is the homework due, etc.)?
1. First, make sure you've read the syllabus. There's a lot of key information in here. 2. Then, check the Canvas announcements and Chatter message board Someone may have already answered your question. 3. If you still have a question, post it on the Chatter message board. If your question can be answered by the syllabus, Canvas, etc., we will direct you back to that resource.
• Is there a tech issue? Since this is a fully online course, technology-related issues can sometimes be a problem. We invite students who are affected by technology-related issues to first report them to the Canvas techs (who can be reached from the course homepage). If problems persist, students can also post queries on the Chatter message board, and we will create a discussion thread for troubleshooting the issue. If these issues affect grade reporting, students should contact the teaching team via email directly.
• General guidelines about contact with the teaching team and the class: o Please do NOT use the Canvas messaging system to contact the teaching team. We may not receive or read messages sent via Canvas. o Zoom office hours are a great resource! Office hours are a time we set aside in our week just to talk to you. Join any of our Zoom meeting office hours to discuss questions, concerns, or just to introduce yourself! o The Chatter message board is a great place to address logistical questions, but you can also use it to discuss/ask us and other students about course material. o Remember that course communications are not casual text messages. When you send an email, you are expected to be courteous and respectful. Please include the appropriate greeting (Dear _____,) and make sure to sign your name. This is a good habit for the academic and professional world and helps us maintain a collegial environment. You may address everyone on the teaching team by our first names (Joann, Amber, Theofilos, Caolán, Ethan and Steve). o If you are unsure on whether the content or the tone of something is appropriate to post or send for this class, ask yourself if it would be appropriate in a face-to-face classroom setting.
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3. ASSESSMENTS 3.1 Assessment activities and policies Your course grade is determined by the following assessments • Two non-cumulative exams (25% total) o Exam 1 (10%) o Exam 2 (15%) • Midterm review assignments (10%) • Thematic synthesis assignments (10%) • Perusall annotations (5%) • Quizzes (30%) o Reading quizzes (10%) o Lecture quizzes (10%) o Case study quizzes (10%)
• Final Project (20%)
3.2 Detailed information on each assessment activity
• Exams (25% total)
There will be two exams that will be administered online. Exams consist of multiple choice questions, IDs, and a short answer question. The exams are open-book and open-note - we expect you to uphold the academic honor code which applies to all UT Austin students—you are NOT allowed to take exams together, copy and paste answers from a previous study guide or discussion group, or plagiarize other materials. Failure to fulfill academic honesty may result in an automatic zero or further administrative actions. You will be responsible for all material covered in assigned readings, recorded lectures, and other class content. Exams are NOT cumulative. At least one week prior to each exam, we will release a study guide with more detailed information. Exam 1: Monday, February 22 Exam 2: Monday, April 19
You are expected to take the exam on the designated day unless you have a legitimate conflict such as a documented illness, a conflicting class, etc., in which cases we will schedule a make-up exam. You should let us know about any of these conflicts as soon as possible. If an emergency conflicts with an exam, contact the instructor immediately.
• Midterm review assignments (10%)
In the second week of a Module, you will have a midterm review assignment which asks you to identify one of the terms or dates from the module OR to give peer review/feedback to one of your peer's term identifications. This is done through a discussion board on Canvas. It is intended to help you review the Module, solidify concepts for the exams, and to encourage you to be responsible for your own and your peer's learning. Review assignments are typically due on Sundays by 11:59pm.
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• Thematic synthesis assignments (10%)
In the first week of a Module, you will have a thematic synthesis assignment which asks you to consider the overarching theme of the Module and discuss how the content from the readings, lectures and case studies reflects or relates to the module’s theme. This will be done through a discussion board on Canvas. Thematic synthesis assignments are typically due on Sundays by 11:59pm.
• Perusall reading annotations (5%)
Each week you will collaborate with other students in your group using the Perusall annotation application to provide comments on your weekly reading assignments. These assignments will be graded based on completion. Annotation assignments are typically due on Thursdays by 11:59pm.
• Quizzes (30%)
In the Canvas modules, students will take three types of quizzes attached to the course content. You will be allowed TWO attempts for all of the quizzes and the lowest three quizzes will be dropped at the end of the semester:
o reading quizzes covering information from the weekly reading assignments. The HIGHEST of your two scores will be kept. Questions will be drawn from question banks so you will receive different questions on your second attempt. o lecture quizzes covering content from the weekly lectures. The HIGHEST of your two scores will be kept. Questions will be drawn from question banks so you will receive different questions on your second attempt. o case study quizzes are learning that quizzes that will introduce you to more detailed content related to the weekly lectures and readings and/or the module theme (see further description below). The AVERAGE of your two scores will be kept. Questions will NOT be drawn from question banks so you will receive the same questions on your second attempt. You may use your own notes and readings on Canvas quizzes, but you may not use outside Internet materials or work with anyone else to complete the quiz. More information on this is in section 6.1 of the syllabus. Reading and lecture quizzes are due on Thursday by 11:59pm. Case study quizzes are due on Sundays by 11:59pm
• Final Project (20%)
Throughout the semester we will be examining how Roman culture and society is depicted in the modern world. Rather than taking a final exam in our course, we will wrap up instead with a cumulative final project. This will be a chance for you to really engage with the material--creatively and analytically--and to take the opportunity to put all your knowledge as Roman historians to use! More details about this project will be provided later in the semester. The final project is due on Wednesday, May 12 at Roman Colosseum (top) inspired the 11:59pm. architecture of modern stadiums, including UT’s football stadium (bottom) P a g e | 8
3.3 Grade reporting All grades will be reported on the Canvas “Grades” page. Students are personally responsible for ensuring that their grade reporting is accurate. If there is an error in your grade reporting or calculation, please contact the teaching team via the course email (NOT on Canvas messaging or as a comment on the assignment) at the earliest opportunity. We recommend checking to make sure all of your grades are recorded correctly once a week so that you can be in touch with the teaching team in a timely manner. If you are taking this course on a credit/no credit option, you must earn at least a 60 to receive credit for this course.
You are always welcome to discuss your course progress and goals with the teaching team, but please note the following:
• We can discuss progress, but any grade predictions are provisional and depend entirely on your performance in the class. We cannot guarantee or promise a certain score. • We will not reconsider grades for any reason other than reporting/calculation error. • There may be a few class-wide extra credit opportunities. We will NOT offer individual extra credit opportunities, so please do not ask. • University policy and federal privacy laws prevent us from discussing certain grading specifics via email, so some grading discussions must take place via Zoom. 3.4 Late work policy Students may submit work late as long as it is submitted within 48 hours of the original deadline (except for exams and the final project which must be completed by their deadlines). However, late penalties will be incrementally applied automatically by Canvas during the 48 hour period. So, the longer you wait to submit the assignment, the greater the late penalty. Make-up assignments and waiving of late penalties will not be offered except for legitimate and/or extenuating circumstances (see COVID 19 policies below). Note: if you are falling behind in the course and/or are unable to keep up with the course deadlines, please contact the teaching team as soon as possible so we can help get you back on track. 3.4 Final grade allocations Your final grade in the course will be determined by the following grade breakdown. Your final course grade in Canvas will be rounded to the highest full point (e.g. a 92.4 becomes a 93).
100 - 93: A 82 - 80: B- 69-67: D+ 92 - 90: A- 79 - 77: C+ 66 - 63: D 89 - 87: B+ 76 - 73: C 62- 60: D - 86 - 83: B 72 - 70: C- Below 60: F
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4. PROVISIONAL DATES
Lecture and reading assignments each week will usually be due on Thursdays at 11:59pm. Case studies, midterm review and thematic synthesis assignments will usually be due on Sundays at 11:59pm. The teaching team will announce any occasional deviations from this schedule. Modules will always be opened before the due date of the preceding module for those who want to work slightly ahead or who need flexibility in their schedules. Please review this general overview of major course dates and mark your calendars now. Note that the course is divided into six Modules with interlude assignments during exam weeks. Exams will be administered on Monday of that week.
1/25-2/7 2/8-2/21 2/22-2/28 3/1-3/14 3/22-/4 4 4/5-4/18 4/19-4/25 4/26-5/7 Module 1 Module 2 Exam 1 Module 3 Module 4 Module 5 Exam 2 Module 6: Fragments Conflict Interlude 1 Consent Authority Endings Interlude 2 Reception
5. COURSE ETIQUETTE As in any other course, students are expected to abide by a code of collegial respect and civility towards their classmates and the teaching team, including and especially in posting to any of the online teaching platforms (Canvas, Chatter, Perusall, Padlet). Again, if you are unsure whether the content or the tone of something is appropriate to post or send for this class, ask yourself if it would be appropriate in a face-to-face classroom setting. To encourage this sense of respect, we require you to sign up to the Chatter message board, and on all platforms you must post either under your full name or an alias you have determined with the teaching team in advance (you can make non-discussion posts anonymous The Gemma Augustea depicting Divine Augustus to your classmates but not to us). and his successor Tiberius, 10-20 CE.
We will also require you to agree to an etiquette policy, stating your willingness to abide by these standards and awareness of the consequences of their transgression. If you are found to be in violation of these standards, you will receive a written warning from the instructor. If you continue to violate these standards, we will ban you from the platform in question (e.g. Chatter) pending a disciplinary discussion with the instructional team. Further issues will be reported to the relevant authorities (i.e. Student Judicial Services). If you have a specific issue with the course, you are free to discuss it privately with the teaching team over email or in office hours. Please see section 2 of this syllabus for more details on contacting the teaching team.
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6. OTHER POLICIES 6.1 Academic honesty
The University of Texas Honor Code: The core values of the University of Texas at Austin are learning, discovery, freedom, leadership, individual opportunity, and responsibility. Each member of the university is expected to uphold these values thorugh integrity, honesty, trust, fairness, and respect toward peers and community.
As a student at UT, you agree to abide by this honor code: “As a student of The University of Texas at Austin, I shall abide by the core values of the University and uphold academic integrity.” If you feel overwhelmed by the academic honesty policy guidelines outlined below or are unsure about whether something is academically dishonest, please reach out to the teaching team in office hours. We take this code seriously, and we want you to be well-equipped to abide by it. Acting contrary to these values is unethical and unfair to the teaching team, to your fellow students, and to yourself. • General policy Any student caught cheating or facilitating cheating on any assignment will receive an F in the course and immediately be referred to the Dean of Students. In cases where dishonesty is strongly suspected, I reserve the right to re-examine the student(s). We will, however, assume absolute integrity on your part until shown otherwise. If you are unsure what constitutes academic dishonesty, see http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/scholdis.php. It is your responsibility to be familiar with the contents of this website and to avoid any behavior that might be interpreted as academic dishonesty. If you observe others cheating, we request that you contact the teaching assistant or instructor. • Online quizzes, exams, and written assignments While taking online quizzes, exams or written assignments, you may NOT receive help from others. You are permitted to use your own notes and course materials, but you are NOT permitted to copy information from online sources (including course content) and present it as if it were your own work. Online courses require a means of supporting academic integrity that differ from traditional courses in order to ensure fairness to all students. This course uses a software system intended to automatically detect behavior that violates the course rules – for example, collaborating on a quiz or any graded work with another student in any way not consistent with the syllabus and UT Austin Academic Integrity Principles. As part of this effort, our system will occasionally result in students receiving email notifications if any problematic behaviors are detected. These notifications are intended mainly to remind students of the course code of conduct, and carry no automatic implications for a student or for their grade in this course. If you receive such an email, it does NOT mean that you are under any suspicion – it is an indication that the system has flagged a particular behavior or set of behaviors. We will only investigate cases where our system determines that there is considerable evidence that the code of conduct is not being followed.
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• Plagiarism It’s a good idea to familiarize yourself with the University rules governing plagiarism: (http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/sjs/acadint_plagiarism.php). In general, avoid the following mistakes:
• copying word-for-word (or “verbatim”) any amount of material from the textbook, Canvas instructional material, or any other source (e.g. Wikipedia) • failing to acknowledge borrowed material with the appropriate citation (usually acceptable in the form Author, page number, e.g. “Boatwright, p. 32;” more details will be provided on relevant assignments) • copying material with a few words or word order changed to avoid charges of verbatim copying • unintentional plagiarism, through poor note-taking or forgetfulness Paraphrasing material is acceptable, BUT you should cite the material you are paraphrasing. In general, students should express their ideas using their own words and phrasing. Students will be contacted in cases of suspected plagiarism; persistent violations will be cause for referral to the Dean of Students. If you are concerned about writing assignments, I strongly encourage you to use the services offered by the University Writing Center. The UWC offers 45-minute, one-on-one consultations with UT students on any piece of writing. You may visit up to three times per assignment. The consultants are well trained, and the cost of the service is covered in your tuition.
• Sharing of Course Materials Materials used in this class, including, but not limited to, lecture hand-outs, videos, assessments (quizzes, exams, papers, projects, homework assignments), in-class materials, review sheets, and additional problem sets, MAY NOT be shared online or with anyone outside of the class unless you have my explicit, written permission. Unauthorized sharing of materials promotes cheating. It is a violation of the University’s Student Honor Code and an act of academic dishonesty. We are well aware of the sites used for sharing materials, and any materials found online that are associated with you, or any suspected unauthorized sharing of materials, will be reported to Student Conduct and Academic Integrity in the Office of the Dean of Students. These reports can result in sanctions, including failure in the course.
6.2 Add/drop policies Students adding after the first class day should contact the teaching team as soon as possible to discuss the possibility of completing any missed assignments. You are responsible for following the university's official add/drop policies. We cannot accept assignments missed after the twelfth class day. **UEX students: Please familiarize yourself with the University of Texas Extension School’s official add/drop policy. Any requests to drop the course will be handled in accordance with these policies.
IMPORTANT ADD/DROP DATES January 22: Last day of offical add/drop period February 3: 12th class day; last day to drop a course for a possible refund April 5: Last day to change a course to pass/fail
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6.3 Technical requirements Support for tablets and smartphones is not currently available from our technical support team, and students are strongly discouraged from watching lectures on these devices. Your computer should meet the following requirements: • Computer laptop or desktop with Internet connectivity (phone browsers may not support all applications used in the course). RAM: at least 2GB. Operating System: Windows XP, Vista, 7, 8, 10 (all Windows updates run) or Mac OS X 10.7.5, 10.8.4, 10.9.5, 10.10.5, 10.11.4 • Browsers: Chrome is highly recommended (If using Safari or Firefox, be prepared to use Chrome as a backup) • Javascript enabled • Confirm that your computer is able to stream the video lectures by visiting: https://www.laits.utexas.edu/tower/tech.html.
6.4. Students with accommodations
The University of Texas at Austin provides upon request appropriate academic adjustments for qualified students with disabilities. For more information contact the Dean of Students at (512) 471-6259 or see http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/ssd.
In order to receive accommodations, you must be registered with the Services for Students with Disabilities (SSD). The instructor must have a copy of your accommodations letter in order to provide accommodations. She is not able or qualified to provide accommodations otherwise. In order for us to best accommodate you, we ask that you meet with the instructor to discuss your letter within the first week of class (or within a week of receiving your letter). Services for Students with Disabilities provides a list of other rights and responsibilities here: https://diversity.utexas.edu/disability/rights-and-responsibilities/. We are committed to making Introduction to Rome an accessible course, and we respect and value your rights.
6.5. Religious holidays
We encourage you to observe your religious holidays if you so choose, and we will treat your traditions with respect. Please abide by the University’s policy below so we can accommodate you.
According to Section 51.911 of the Texas Education Code, students shall be excused from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. If you will miss class (including exams) to celebrate a religious holiday, you must notify us AT LEAST 14 days prior to the holiday so that we can make arrangements for Household shrine from the House of the you to make up the assignment. Vettii, Pompeii
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7. COVID-19 policies
COVID-19 has fundamentally changed the way that we, your teaching team, and you, our students, will be approaching this course. We are dedicated to helping you all succeed in this course and are absolutely willing to work with you if or when complications arise with your coursework due to COVID-19. We ask in return that you are patient with the teaching team, as well. We are facing many of the same stresses as you! If something happens which disrupts your participation in any facet of the course (quarantine, illness, bereavement, etc.) please contact the teaching team as soon as possible. We are happy to help you navigate the course through this experience, but we can rarely do anything to help if we learn about the event after the fact. You do not need to disclose any details of your situation beyond what you are comfortable with.
7.1. Student bereavement policy
If you need academic accommodations related to COVID-19 and you don’t feel comfortable speaking with the teaching team about it, please complete this form to request accommodations.
If you are uncomfortable speaking with the teaching team about your situation and it is NOT related to COVID-19, UT Austin’s Student Emergency Services has a “class absence notification request” form which you can submit to the Office of the Dean of Students. This absence form is reserved for critical situations, such as hospitalizations, life-threatening or family-safety issues, or parenting complications. See website for full list: https://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/absencenotificationrequest.php)
7.2. Teaching team plans
The teaching team developed several contingency plans for various scenarios which could occur during this semester.
• If the instructor falls ill, the TAs in conjunction with Steve Lundy will manage the course. • If any of the TAs fall ill, Joann will absorb some of their duties until a replacement TA can be appointed.
8. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES At UT and in this course, you are held to high academic and professional standards. This should not, however, come at the expense of your wellbeing. The University offers a variety of free and low-cost resources to help you through personal, academic, and health-related issues in your life, and many students don’t take advantage of them because they simply aren’t aware of what’s available.
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Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Dean of Students for support. Furthermore, please notify the instructor if you are comfortable doing so. This will enable her to provide any resources that she may possess. If you are worried about the way someone is acting, you may use the Behavior Concerns Advice Line (BCAL) to discuss your concerns by phone. This service is provided through a partnership among the Office of the Dean of Students, the Counseling and Mental Health Center (CMHC), the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), and The University of Texas Police Department (UTPD). Call 512-232-5050 or visit http://www.utexas.edu/safety/bcal. I encourage you to save or print the next page and put it somewhere where you can access it if you need it.
Let the class begin!
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The Mental Health Crisis Line Available 24/7 — 512-471-CALL (2255)
Behavioral Concerns Advice 512-232-5050 or https://besafe.utexas.edu/behavior-concerns- Line (BCAL) advice-line.
The Counseling and Mental 512-471-3515 or https://cmhc.utexas.edu/. Health Center
University Health Services 512-471-4955 or https://healthyhorns.utexas.edu/
The 24/7 Nurse Advice Line 512-475-6877 (free for students)
Student Emergency Services http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/. The fastest way to get assistance is in person at SSD 4.400.
Report incidents of bias https://diversity.utexas.edu/ccrt/ and/or hate
Services for Students with 512-471-6259 (phone); 512-410-6644 (videophone); email Disabilities [email protected]
Peer and professional support http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/advocacysupport.php for sexual harassment, assault, and misconduct
Title IX reporting https://titleix.utexas.edu/file-a-report
Advocacy and Survivors’ https://cmhc.utexas.edu/vav/vav_advocacy.html Emergency Fund
The UT Outpost (student food http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/emergency/utoutpost.php. pantry) Building UA9.
Sanger Learning Center (for https://ugs.utexas.edu/slc academic support)
The Ombuds Offices 512-471-3825 or https://ombuds.utexas.edu/student
International Student and https://world.utexas.edu/isss Scholar Services
Student Legal Services http://deanofstudents.utexas.edu/lss/
Gender inclusive restroom http://diversity.utexas.edu/genderandsexuality/gender-inclusive- locations restrooms/ and on the Inclusive U App.
This list is not comprehensive. More resources can be found at https://www.utexas.edu/student- resources.