Getting Help

For this course- you should always consider asking the staff thru edstem, coming to office hours, or scheduling an appointment. Don't suffer in silence. Be Proactive. We want to help you and there is no shame in asking for help. We try to answer questions on EdStem in a timely manner (within one day, probably less). Do not expect response to edstem posts within minutes from the staff.

Other kinds of help:

“The IDEA Engineering Student Center, located just off the lobby of Jacobs Hall, is a hub for student engagement, academic enrichment, personal/professional development, leadership, community involvement, and a respectful learning environment for all. The Center offers a variety of programs, listed in the IDEA Center Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/ucsdidea/ (you are welcome to Like this page!) and the Center web site at http://idea.ucsd.edu/. The IDEA Center programs support both undergraduate students and graduate students.”

Diversity and Inclusion

We are committed to fostering a learning environment for this course that supports a diversity of thoughts, perspectives and experiences, and respects your identities (including race, ethnicity, heritage, gender, sex, class, sexuality, religion, ability, age, educational background, etc.). Our goal is to create a diverse and inclusive learning environment where all students feel comfortable and can thrive.

Our instructional staff will make a concerted effort to be welcoming and inclusive to the wide diversity of students in this course. If there is a way we can make you feel more included please let one of the course staff know, either in person (or on zoom), via email/discussion board, or even in a note under the door (or our e-mail inboxes). Our learning about diverse perspectives and identities is an ongoing process, and we welcome your perspectives and input.

We also expect that you, as a student in this course, will honor and respect your classmates, abiding by the UCSD Principles of Community (https://ucsd.edu/about/principles.html). Please understand that others’ backgrounds, perspectives and experiences may be different than your own, and help us to build an environment where everyone is respected and feels comfortable. If you experience any sort of harassment or discrimination, please contact the instructor as soon as possible. If you prefer to speak with someone outside of the course, please contact the Office of Prevention of Harassment and Discrimination: https://ophd.ucsd.edu/. .

Basic Needs

RIf you find yourself hungry or unable to meet your basic nutritional needs or suffer from housing insecurity or other basic needs issues (or know someone like this):

• http://basicneeds.ucsd.edu
• Triton Food Pantry is free and anonymous, Financial aid resources are available.
• CAPS and college deans can help connect to the above resources as well as other support.
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