Academic Integrity
By enrolling in this course, each student assumes the responsibilities of an active participant in ASU’s scholarly community in which everyone’s academic work and behavior are held to the highest standards of honesty. You can read the full .pdf document on ASU’s policy on academic integrity at academicintegrity.appstate.edu (click on “Academic Integrity Code”).
academic freedom and responsibility of faculty
As a university community, we are committed to upholding the principles of academic freedom, which are essential to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding (Faculty Handbook 2.1, 2.2). This commitment is balanced with our legal obligation to ensure all programs and activities are free from unlawful discrimination and that all individuals are treated equally under the law (Faculty Handbook 2.4 A). Review the Faculty Handbook for more information.
academic success
Appalachian State provides opportunities for students to develop, enhance and implement strategies that promote academic success. The Student Learning Center provides free tutoring for a range of academic subjects and academic skill building through Academic Success Courses, College Success Seminar, and Academic Success Coaching. Academic skill building areas include time management, organization, study strategies, and note-taking. University Writing Center is a free resource available to all App State students to assist with any stage of writing assignments.
Access and opportunity
Appalachian State University is committed to providing accessible learning environments and equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities in accordance with disability laws. Students needing appropriate accommodations or academic adjustments should contact the Office of Access & Opportunity: Disability Resources (828.262.3056 or odr.appstate.edu).
ELL students are encouraged to make use of the University Writing Center. Consultants can help with the unique needs of these students, including clarity, organization, grammar and spelling, formatting, and the theory and practice of documenting outside resources. Consultants can also help students better understand assignment guidelines. To make an appointment, call 262-3144 or visit the website (writingcenter.appstate.edu) for current hours and additional information and resources.
Attendance
Because this is a small class in which we’ll be doing a fair amount of project work, arriving on time is essential. As a graduate course that marries a “seminar+lab” work format, it is disrespectful to show up while someone else is speaking, disturbing his or her train of thought. Please extend the same courtesy to others that you would expect when you are the one speaking.
Students are expected to attend every meeting and are responsible for any work missed. If you will miss a class due to illness, religious observance, sudden emergency, etc., communicate with the instructor as soon as possible.
Food Insecurity
Any student who has difficulty accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, is urged to contact the Dean of Students, for a list of resources and support. The Mountaineer Food Hub and Free Store is a free resource with pantry and personal care items, located in the Office of Sustainability on the bottom floor of East Hall. There are also other campus pantries in the following locations: Belk Library, College of Education, Garwood Hall, Leon Levine, and College Access and Success in DD Dougherty. Furthermore, please notify an instructor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable your instructor to assist you with finding the resources you may need. For more information, please visit the Mountaineer Food Hub & Free Store web page.
Medical and Other Issues
Every semester, an illness or a family emergency forces someone to miss an assignment or even class day. If you find yourself in this situation, speak to the instructor as soon as possible in person, by phone, or by email. Without an effort to communicate, missed assignments should be evaluated as such by both instructor and class participant (this may include class participation).
Reporting Obligations
To meet this commitment, and to comply with state and federal laws, Appalachian faculty are required to formally report instances of interpersonal violence, such as sexual harassment, relationship violence, stalking, and retaliation, to the Office of Title IX Compliance. Those impacted by interpersonal violence will be provided support, resources, and applicable information. Please visit https://titleix.appstate.edu or call (828) 262-2144 for more information.
Technology and ai
You are encouraged to bring your laptop and/or tablet to class when possible. Please silence mobile computing alerts and ringers before class begins.
(Generative) Artificial Intelligence
Since writing, analytical, and critical thinking skills are part of the learning
outcomes of a graduate history course, all assignments should be prepared by the student first and foremost.
AI technologies offer powerful tools that can assist you in all stages of the writing
process and even in thinking about some of the assigned readings. However, they
bring the danger of substituting for your own ideas, and, most importantly, stifle the critical thinking that happens throughout the writing process.
So, I have no objection to the use of these technologies in your writing, as long as …
— they are not used to substitute for your own ideas or the drafting process;
— you use them after you’ve had the opportunity to formulate and mature your thoughts on the topic you are writing about;
— you provide acknowledgment and proper citation (see Chicago Manual of Style).
Ultimately, I trust you all to follow the Academic Integrity Code and do the
challenging work this course will ask of you.
