Recommended / Optional Syllabus Statements
You may choose to add the statements below to your syllabus. These have been recommended by a variety of units across campus.
DISCRIMINATION, HARASSMENT, AND SEXUAL VIOLENCE STATEMENT:
Texas Tech University is committed to providing and strengthening an educational, working, and living environment where students, faculty, staff, and visitors are free from gender and/or sex discrimination of any kind. Sexual assault, discrimination, harassment, and other Title IX violations are not tolerated by the University. Report any incidents to the Office for Student Rights & Resolution, (806)-742-SAFE (7233) or file a report online through the Title IX office. Faculty and staff members at TTU are committed to connecting you to resources on campus. Some of these available resources are:
- TTU Student Counseling Center, 806- 742-3674: Provides confidential support on campus
- TTU 24-hour Crisis Helpline, 806-742-5555: Assists students who are experiencing a mental health or interpersonal violence crisis. If you call the helpline, you will speak with a mental health counselor.
- Voice of Hope, 806-763-7273: 24-hour hotline that provides support for survivors of sexual violence.
- Risk, Intervention, Safety and Education (RISE) Office, 806-742-2110: Provides a range of resources and support options focused on prevention education and student wellness.
- Texas Tech Police Department, 806-742- 3931: To report criminal activity that occurs on or near Texas Tech campus.
RECOVERY SERVICES STATEMENT:
The Center for Students in Addiction Recovery offers students in recovery a nurturing and supportive community. The Center provides students in recovery with an abstinence-based program where students can flourish in recovery as they attain educational goals, including advanced degrees. The services provided through the CSAR increases the continuum of care for students in recovery, enhancing the quality of life for students in recovery at Texas Tech University. The CSAR supports students in recovery from alcohol, drugs, and behavioral addictions. By providing recovery support through relationships with staff, academic advising, scholarships / fellowships, recovery housing, study abroad opportunities, and more, students can flourish in recovery and in life.
CIVILITY IN THE CLASSROOM STATEMENT
Texas Tech University is a community of faculty, students, and staff that enjoys an expectation of cooperation, professionalism, and civility during the conduct of all forms of university business, including the conduct of student–student and student–faculty interactions in and out of the classroom. Further, the classroom is a setting in which an exchange of ideas and creative thinking should be encouraged and where intellectual growth and development are fostered. Students who disrupt this classroom mission by rude, sarcastic, threatening, abusive or obscene language and/or behavior will be subject to appropriate sanctions according to university policy. Likewise, faculty members are expected to maintain the highest standards of professionalism in all interactions with all constituents of the university (www.depts.ttu.edu/ethics/matadorchallenge/ethicalprinciples.php).
Academic Misconduct
Texas Tech University expects students to “understand the principles of academic integrity and abide by them in all class and/or course work at the University” (OP 34.12.5). Academic misconduct includes but is not limited to cheating, plagiarism, collusion, falsifying academic records, misrepresenting facts, violations of published professional ethics/standards, and any act or attempted act designed to give unfair academic advantage to oneself or another student. Plagiarism is a form of academic misconduct that involves (1) the representation of words, ideas, illustrations, structure, computer code, other expression, or media of another as one's own and/or failing to properly cite direct, paraphrased, or summarized materials; or (2) self-plagiarism, which involves the submission of the same academic work more than once without the prior permission of the instructor and/or failure to correctly cite previous work written by the same student. This video, retrieved from the University of Kansas Libraries website, provides an example of a plagiarism definition as well as examples of plagiarism and how to avoid it. Please review Section B of the Code of Student Conduct for more information related to other forms of Academic Misconduct, and contact your instructor if you have questions about plagiarism or other academic concerns in your courses. To learn more about the importance of Academic Integrity and practical tips for avoiding plagiarism, explore the resources provided by the TTU Library and the School of Law.
STUDENT SUPPORT STATEMENT
The Office of Campus Access and Engagement works across Texas Tech University to foster, affirm, celebrate, engage, and strengthen all student communities. For more information about services, opportunities for participation, and ways in which Texas Tech can support your success in college, please contact (806) 742-7025.
STATEMENT ABOUT FOOD INSECURITY
If you are a student experiencing food or housing insecurity, and you believe this may affect your performance in the course, we strongly encourage you to reach out to the Raider Relief Advocacy and Resource Center for support. The Raider Relief Advocacy and Resource Center (RR-ARC) offers a central hub for students facing challenges related to basic needs. Through a broad network of campus and community resources, we aim to reduce the impact of financial, physical, and emotional difficulties, helping students thrive academically and personally. Units within the RR-ARC include Raider Relief Fund, Raider Red's Food Pantry (Doak Hall 117), and Fostering the Future. If you need assistance, please reach out to get support.
RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF LIVESTOCK/HORSES STATEMENT
Working with livestock is inherently risky. Animals are capable of injuring people, especially when they are in the fight or flight mode in response to stress or unfamiliar situations. The instructor will work to provide students with the ability to manage horses or livestock with minimal stress, thus decreasing the risk of injury to people and animals. It is imperative that students follow instructions and communicate any discomfort with assigned activities. Please review additional information on animal-borne diseases.
RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF COMPANION ANIMALS STATEMENT
Working with companion animals can be inherently risky. Dogs and cats are capable of injuring people, especially when they are fearful or in unfamiliar situations. The instructor will work to provide students with the ability to handle dogs and cats with minimal stress, thus decreasing the risk of injury to people and animals. It is imperative that students follow instructions and communicate any discomfort with assigned activities. Please review additional information on animal-borne diseases.
RISK ASSOCIATED WITH THE USE OF WILDLIFE STATEMENT
Working with wildlife is inherently risky. Some wildlife species are capable of injuring people and/or spreading zoonotic diseases. The instructor will work to provide students with the ability to handle wildlife species with minimal stress, thus decreasing the risk of injury to people and animals. It is imperative that students follow instructions and communicate any discomfort with assigned activities. Please review additional information on animal-borne diseases.
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