Course Policies and Resources

  • If you are experiencing stress, anxiety or other forms of distress during the semester, there are many resources available to you.

    CSU East Bay Student Health and Counseling Services:

    Please call 510-885-3735 to make an appointment with a counselor.

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    24 hour Crisis Hotlines:

    Alameda County Crisis lane: (offers confidentiality and translation in 140 languages)

    Call 1-800-309-2131

    National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call 1-800-273-TALK

    National HopeLine Network: Call 1-800-SUICIDE

    Crisis Text Line Services: Text “START” to 741-741

  • If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, or if you would need assistance in the event of an emergency evacuation, please contact me as soon as possible. Students with disabilities needing accommodation should speak with CSU Accessibility Services. Please contact the Hayward campus Accessibility Services Office at 510-885-3868 for details. Please provide your written request to the instructor within the first 2 weeks of the course.If you have an illness or other event that has interfered with your coursework, you should also contact Accessibility Services.

  • Recording class is allowed only when permitted by Accessibility Services Office.

    Cell phones are not permitted in class, except if it is necessary due to documented disability for which you have received approval from the accessibility office. Do not have your cell phone out. Your cell phone should be on silent mode at all times during class.

  • I expect you to arrive to class on time and be prepared to discuss the assigned material.  Repeated lateness will result in the loss of participation points. I expect you to treat your classmates and the instructor with respect and understanding. Please refrain from carrying on side conversations during lecture or discussion.  Disagreements can occur in scholarly discussions—such disagreements and debates can be fruitful learning opportunities when they are undertaken in a respectful and calm manner.

    You are permitted to use your computer in this course, but please be respectful of your classmates.  If you are browsing the internet, playing games, or watching videos during class, you will distract me and your fellow classmates and harm their learning ability and experience.  Please refrain from using your cellphones during class. Use of cellphones during class—including texting—will result in the loss of a participation point.