Syllabus Statements and Course Policies

Eastern Connecticut State University is committed to following the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, the ADA Amendment Act of 2008, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended in 1998. If you are a student with a disability (or think you might have a disability) and require accommodations or assistance evacuating a building in the case of an emergency, please contact the Office of AccessAbility Services (OAS) at 860-465-0189 to discuss your request further. Please note that accommodations are not retroactive and must be communicated through a Letter of Accommodation, which is drafted by the OAS. Please visit the Office of Accessibility Website at www.easternct.edu/accessability/index.html for more information on how to register with our office. (Rev. 7/24)

In the event of a delayed opening of the University, any class that would have at least 45 minutes of meeting time remaining after the announced opening time will meet starting at the announced opening time.  Any class meeting that would have fewer that 45 minutes of meeting time after the announced opening time will not meet.  For example, if opening the campus is delayed until 10 a.m., classes running from 9:30-10:45 a.m. would meet from 10-10:45 a.m.

In the event of an early closing of the University, any class that would have at least 45 minutes of meeting time prior to the announced closing time will meet until the announced closing time.

Any class meeting that would have fewer than 45 minutes of meeting time before the announced closing time will not meet. For example, if we were to close the University early at 3 p.m., classes running from 2-3:15 p.m. would meet from 2-3 p.m. (Current as of 6/25)

Eastern Connecticut State University values the diversity of its students, faculty, and staff. Differences in race, ethnicity, national origin, class, religion, learning styles, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, ideology, and other aspects of human variation and characterization, including but not limited to those protected by law and CSCU policies, enrich the educational experiences and social and intellectual development of students and create a rich cultural environment. Eastern is committed to ensuring that regardless of their differences, all members of the Eastern community are challenged to achieve their full potential and are supported in their pursuit of that goal in a campus environment that is free from discrimination and harassment.

Eastern’s Office of Equity and Diversity encourages students and other members of the campus community to report bias-related incidents. For more information on bias incident reporting and response please visit the website at www.easternct.edu/equity-and-diversity/bias-incident-reporting.html. (Rev. 7/24)

Students are expected to take personal responsibility for their intellectual work and to respect and acknowledge the ideas of others. Academic honesty means doing one's own work and giving proper credit to others whose work and thoughts are drawn upon. It is the responsibility of each student to become familiar with what constitutes academic dishonesty and plagiarism and to avoid all forms of cheating and plagiarism. Students may not engage in any form of academic misconduct and are responsible for learning how to present the ideas of others in their own work. Students should read and understand Eastern’s Academic Misconduct Policy, which can be found in the Eastern Student Handbook at https://easternct.makekb.com/entry/307/. (Rev. 5/25 per SB 24/25-07)

Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as well as the Board of Regents Policy, prohibit acts of sexual misconduct – sexual harassment, sexual assault, sex-based discrimination, dating violence, domestic violence, stalking, and inappropriate relationships between employees and students. If you or someone you know has been or experiences harassment or assault, resources are available within the Office of Equity and Diversity/ Title IX. Alleged violations should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equity and Diversity at 860-465-5012. You may also reach the Title IX Coordinator if you are need of support or advocacy resources. Reports to law enforcement can be made to Eastern Connecticut State University Police Department at 860-465-5310. You may also visit the Title IX website at www.easternct.edu/title-ix/ for more information including a list of confidential resources. (Rev. 7/24)

The Eastern Writing Center, located in the ASC and staffed by trained peer tutors, is available to help all students with their writing. The Writing Center supports the liberal-arts mission of Eastern by helping students with their writing from any class, at any stage, from brainstorming and drafting to revision to proofreading and editing. We help students do their own work, and do it more comfortably and confidently. Any student can and should use the Writing Center. The process of talking with readers about writing and getting feedback on student writing is something all writers do and can benefit from. Students can either drop into the Center or make an appointment through their Insight account https://easternct-insight.symplicity.com/. Students are asked to bring copies of any assignment sheets to the Writing Center, so tutors know what is expected of the assignment. (Current as of 7/25)

The Academic Success Center (ASC) is located on the ground floor of the library and assists Eastern students in realizing their highest level of achievement possible. We encourage all students to take advantage of the many resources offered through the following ASC offices: Advising Center, Global Learning, Opportunity Programs, Career Services, Writing Center, Math Achievement Center, and Tutoring & Learning Strategies. (Current as of 7/25)

Mental Health and Wellness: Eastern Connecticut State University faculty and staff recognize that mental health concerns can impact academic performance and interfere with daily life activities. Please notify your faculty member or academic advisor for academic assistance, as needed. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) can also provide support if you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, lost or are struggling with other personal issues.

Please call or visit the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) website at www.easternct.edu/counseling-services/index.html for more information. These professional services are free, confidential, and support non- traditional, graduate, and undergraduate students. Call 860-465-0181 to schedule an appointment. Same day urgent hours are M-F, 1-3.

Outside of CAPS office hours (M-F, 8:30-4:30), students may access after-hours phone support by calling 860-465-0181 to speak with an on-call crisis counselor.

Students in crisis and/or experiencing suicidal thoughts: for free 24/7 crisis support in the US, call:

Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8

Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255

Text HOME to the Crisis Text Line at 741 741

Trevor Project 1-866-488-7386 for LGBTQ youth

211 (mental health emergency)

(Current as of 7/25)