Mandatory Institutional Policies for Syllabi
Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)
The University of Utah seeks to provide equal access to its programs, services, and activities for people with disabilities.
According to Title II regulations for the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), federal law requires all educational content made available to students digitally at the University of Utah to meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards to ensure compatibility with assistive technology tools. If you find that any content throughout a course is not compatible or need additional assistance interpreting any of the content available, please contact your instructor.
All written information in this course can also be made available in an alternative format with prior notification to the Center for Disability & Access (CDA). CDA will work with you and the instructor to make arrangements for accommodations. Prior notice is appreciated. To read the full accommodations policy for the University of Utah, please see Policy 5-117: ADA Policy, Reasonable Accommodation and Access.
In compliance with ADA requirements, some students may need to record course content. Any recordings of course content are for personal use only, should not be shared, and should never be made publicly available. In addition, recordings must be destroyed at the conclusion of the course.
If you will need accommodations in this class, or for more information about what support they provide, contact:
Center for Disability & Access
801-581-5020
disability.utah.edu
Third Floor, Room 350
Student Services Building
201 S 1460 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Safety at the U
The University of Utah is committed to the safety and well-being of all members of our campus community. In the event of an emergency, the University sends out Campus Alerts by SMS text message and email. These alerts may include specific instructions such as HOLD, SECURE, LOCKDOWN, EVACUATE, or SHELTER, also known as the Standard Response Protocol. To ensure you receive these and other important safety notifications, verify that your contact information is current in the Campus Information System.
Policy 1-004: Violence in the Workplace and Academic Environment includes information on how to report incidents of violence, threats, intimidation, and other concerning behaviors from students, faculty, staff, or guests. Additional safety and security procedures, including crime reporting, emergency response, hazing prevention, missing student notifications, and fire safety are outlined in Policy 1-011: Campus Security.
To learn more about public safety resources, active threat preparedness and other safety trainings, or to view the University of Utah’s Annual Security & Fire Safety Report, please visit:
Department of Public Safety
801-585-2677
911 for Emergencies
publicsafety.utah.edu
1658 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Additional information on University safety resources can be found at SafeU.
Addressing Discrimination & Sexual Misconduct
The University of Utah is committed to providing and fostering an environment that is safe and free from prohibited discrimination, which includes sexual misconduct. The University prohibits discrimination against individuals on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran status – these are known as Protected Classes.
The University Non-Discrimination Policy (Policy 1-012) is how the University addresses issues of discrimination and sexual misconduct. This policy applies to all University Programs and Activities, including all operations, academic and administrative units, and other members of the University community. This includes faculty, staff, students, patients, visitors, and other participants in University Programs or Activities. This policy is also how the University complies with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which requires the University to respond to reports and complaints that involve possible sex discrimination to monitor outcomes, identify patterns, and address issues.
With extremely limited exceptions, all University employees, including faculty, are Mandatory Reporters and required, under University Policy, to inform the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO) of all reports of possible discrimination or sexual misconduct. These obligations apply despite any requests for confidentiality made by the individuals disclosing the information or involved in the alleged incident. Some employees (e.g., those classified as confidential) may not be required to report to OEO, but may have other reporting obligations. Learn more about how the OEO reporting process functions.
If you are not a Mandatory Reporter, but you or someone you know has experienced possible discrimination, including sexual misconduct, you are encouraged to report it to university officials. For more information about University non-discrimination policies and procedures, contact:
Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX
801-581-8365
oeo.utah.edu
383 S. University Street
Level 1, OEO Suite
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Additional Resources
University of Utah Police Division (UUPD)
801-585-COPS (801-585-2677)
911 for Emergencies
police.utah.edu
1658 East 500 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
UUPD's Crime Victim Advocates provide free, trauma-informed support services and are available 24/7. They can answer questions about filing a police report, assist with safety planning, and help you navigate the criminal justice process. Crime Victim Advocates are Mandatory Reporters, and as such, not confidential resources. If you share information about sexual misconduct or other reportable conduct, they may be required to report that information to the University's Office of Equal Opportunity. However, you are not required to share details of your experience in order to receive information about available services, resources, and reporting options.
Center for Campus Wellness
801-581-7776
wellness.utah.edu
350 Student Services Building
201 S. 1460 E.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
If you do not feel comfortable reporting to authorities, the Center for Campus Wellness Victim Survivor Advocates provide free, fully confidential, and trauma-informed support services to students, faculty, and staff who have experienced interpersonal violence. The Center for Campus Wellness Victim Survivor Advocates are not Mandatory Reporters. To privately explore options and resources available to you with an advocate, contact their team.
Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS)
801-581-7066
deanofstudents.utah.edu
270 Union Building
200 S. Central Campus Dr.
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
The Office of the Dean of Students works to advocate, support, and develop students as they navigate their time at the University of Utah. We actively engage in conversations that promote compassionate, welcoming, and safe campus communities. ODOS serves as an advocate for students facing challenges to their success as students and work to empower students to know and understand their rights and responsibilities as members of our community. Find information on resources available and how to report a variety of misconduct issues from ODOS.
Academic Misconduct
It is expected that students comply with University of Utah policies regarding academic honesty, including but not limited to refraining from cheating, plagiarizing, misrepresenting one’s work, and/or inappropriately collaborating. This includes the use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools without citation, documentation, or authorization. Students are expected to adhere to the prescribed professional and ethical standards of the profession/discipline for which they are preparing. Any student who engages in academic dishonesty or who violates the professional and ethical standards for their profession/discipline may be subject to academic sanctions as per the University of Utah’s Student Code: Policy 6-410: Student Academic Performance, Academic Conduct, and Professional and Ethical Conduct.
Plagiarism and cheating are serious offenses and may be punished by failure on an individual assignment, and/or failure in the course. Academic misconduct, according to the University of Utah Student Code:
“...Includes, but is not limited to, cheating, misrepresenting one’s work, inappropriately collaborating, plagiarism, and fabrication or falsification of information…It also includes facilitating academic misconduct by intentionally helping or attempting to help another to commit an act of academic misconduct.”
For further details on plagiarism and other important course conduct issues, see the U's Code of Student Rights and Responsibilities.