Accessibility and Accommodations:
I strive to create an inclusive learning environment for all. I am invested in your success in this class and at Emory, so please let me know if anything is standing in the way of your doing your best work. This can include your own learning strengths, any classroom dynamics that you find uncomfortable, ELL issues, disability or chronic illness, and/or personal issues that impact your work. I will hold such conversations in strict confidence. No one should feel worry or shame about having accommodations; know that first and foremost I am here to support you.
Students who anticipate barriers related to the requirements of this course due to disabilities are encouraged to contact DAS (the Department of Accessibility Services) to learn more about requesting accommodations, but you are not required to register with DAS to obtain accommodations in this course.* Students should arrange to meet with me during the first two weeks of the semester to discuss the needs of the course as related to these accommodations. Additional information is available at equityandinclusion.emory.edu/access.
*This is not departmentally or universally applicable! Make sure to check with each instructor about their accommodations policy.
The Writing Center:
The Emory Writing Center (EWC) is open year-round to support writers (students, staff, and faculty) in Emory College, the Laney Graduate School, the School of Nursing, and the Medical Imaging Program. We offer one-on-one remote and in-person tutoring for writers working on a range of composition projects (essays, applications, reports, theses, etc.), at any stage of the writing process (from brainstorming to final revisions). Writing Center tutors work on idea development, structure, use of sources, style, grammar, and more. We are not a proofreading or editing service, but rather offer strategies and resources writers can use as they compose, revise, and edit their own work. Tutors also support the literacy needs of English Language Learners (ELL); several tutors are trained ELL Specialists. The Writing Center is located in Callaway N111 and a maximum of two appointments are allowed each week.
You can learn more about the Emory Writing Center and make an appointment on our website: http://www.writingcenter.emory.edu. Our opening day each semester is set one week after the add/drop/swap deadline, to allow for our tutors to finalize their schedules. Please review our policies before your first appointment, including our new policy on inclusivity and respect: http://writingcenter.emory.edu/appointments/policies.html.
Counseling Services and Mental Well-Being:
As a student, you may find that personal and academic stressors in your life are creating barriers to learning this semester. Many students face personal and environmental challenges that can interfere with their academic success and overall well-being. Remember, your health comes first. If you are struggling with this class, please visit me during office hours or contact me via email. If you are feeling overwhelmed and think you might benefit from additional support, know that there are people who care and want to help support you at Emory. Beyond our care-centered classroom, there exist services—including confidential resources—provided by staff who are responsive to and respectful of students’ diverse backgrounds.
Free and confidential counseling services and support are available from the Emory
Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) Center: (404) 727-7450. CAPS can be an invaluable resource when stress makes your work more challenging than it ought to be. Here is the website: https://counseling.emory.edu.
For an extensive list of well-being resources on campus, please go to: http://campuslife.emory.edu/support/index.html.
Also keep in mind that Emory offers free, 24/7 emotional, mental health, and medical support resources via TimelyCare: https://timelycare.com/emory.
Other Emory resources include: