Policies & Resources
Academic Honesty
I follow UC Berkeley’s policy on student conduct with respect to academic honesty and plagiarism. Broadly understood, plagiarism is the presentation of another’s words or ideas as one’s own without attributing the proper source. Plagiarism includes copying material from books and journals, as well as taking material from the Internet. Plagiarism also includes privately purchasing or obtaining papers from others, which one then presents as one’s own. Any material taken word-for-word from another source must be (a) placed in quotation marks and (b) footnoted or cited within the text. You can use ideas and information from other authors without directly quoting from them, but you must acknowledge them in your footnotes or parenthetical documentation. Any student discovered to have committed plagiarism will see that reflected in their final grade and may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct for disciplinary action.
Other Campus Resources
Disabled Students’ Program (DSP)
260 Cesar Chavez Student Center, University of California, Berkeley
642-0518
The DSP serves students with disabilities of all kinds, including mobility, visual, or hearing impairments; speech impairments; chronic illnesses such as AIDS, diabetes, and lupus; seizure disorders; head injuries; painful conditions such as back injuries and carpal tunnel syndrome; psychological disabilities such as bipolar disorder and sever anxiety or depression; attention deficit disorder; and learning disabilities.Services are individually designed and based on the specific needs of each student as identified by DSP’s specialists.The Program’s official website includes information on DSP staff, UC-Berkeley’s disabilities policy, application procedures, campus access guides for most university buildings, and portals for students and faculty/proxy respectively.
642-9494
As the primary academic support service for students at the University of California, Berkeley, the SLC assists students in transitioning to Cal: navigating the academic terrain; creating networks of resources; and achieving academic, personal, and professional goals. Through various services including tutoring, study groups, workshops and courses, SLC supports students in Biological and Physical Sciences, Business Administration, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, Social Sciences, Study Strategies, and Writing.
Student Life Advising Services (SLAS)
642-4257
SLAS is an academic counseling/advising service that assists all undergraduate students, with a primary focus on Education Opportunity Program students and students who participated in outreach programs.The SLAS office assists students in counseling/advising on academic, personal, and social matters.
102 Sproul Hal
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The Ombudsperson for Students provides a confidential service for students involved in a University-related problem (either academic or administrative), acting as a neutral complaint resolver and not as an advocate for any of the parties involved in a dispute.The Ombudsman can provide information on policies and procedures affecting students, facilitate students’ contact with services able to assist in resolving the problem, and assist students in complaints concerning improper application of University policies or procedures.All matters referred to this office are held in strict confidence.The only exceptions, at the sole discretion of the Ombudsman, are cases where there appears to be imminent threat of serious harm.
Tang Center Counseling and Psychological Services
2222 Bancroft Way
642-9494
The UHS Counseling and Psychological Services staff provides confidential assistance to students managing problems that can emerge from illness such as financial, academic, legal, family concerns, and more. In the realm of sexual harassment, UHS coordinates education programs, crisis counseling, advocacy, and medical care for women and men who have been harassed or assaulted (Tang Center, 2222 Bancroft Way: Prevention, 642-7202; Victim Assistance and Counseling, 642-6047; Counseling Services, 642-9494; Medical Care, 642-3188).
