History 1220--001
History, Technology, and Society
Fall 2023



Welcome! This syllabus lays out what you need to know to succeed in this course. Please read it carefully--one of the differences between K12 and college is that I will not remind you of the assignments and instructions every time something is due.

Who We Are:
Class time MWF 10:10-11 in Hardin 100, with some meetings on Zoom for group work. Modules in Canvas will give you details for each week.

Instructor: Dr. Pamela E. Mack, Department of HistoryProf. Mack


Contact information:
use the email system build into Canvas (if I am available that is usually the fastest way to reach me, if I don't reply within 24 hours please re-send)
direct email: pammack@clemson.edu (no g.)

I'm a morning person--I usually turn my computer off around 8:30 pm
preferred form of address: Prof. Mack or Dr. Mack, pronouns: she/her/hers

student drop in hours MWF 8:30-9:45 and Thurs. 3-3:30 in Hardin 014 or by Zoom (email for link for Zoom) or by appointment
I don't have a phone in my office but you can call the history department at 854-656-3153


Teaching assistant:  Shelby Sibert <ssibert@g.clemson.edu>, he/him, student drop in hours: Friday 11:30-12:30 in Hardin 001
                                                                Jacob Havers <jhavers@g.clemson.edu>, he/him, student drop in hours: Wed. 11:30-12:30 in Hardin 001


Course Goals:
This course uses examples from history to teach you to analyze the interaction of science and technology with society and understand how we can better manage the challenges technology poses for our future. The goal is to make you a better citizen, able to make good choices (both as a consumer and as a voter) about what technologies we want in the future. We see in the world around us the same themes that this course focuses on: "Even the most effective technofixes are dependent on the social and political environment in which they're deployed." (source)

Learning Outcomes:

General learning outcomes
How we will approach that in this course
Students will use social science concepts and evidence to explain human actions or behaviors in the past, the present, and/or the future Students will demonstrate how historians with a particular perspective explain the causes and consequences of human actions
Students will demonstrate an understanding of issues created by the complex interactions among science, technology, and society Students will assess how social forces shape the development of technology and how technology can shape society
Students will demonstrate critical thinking through analysis of global challenges
Students will apply concepts from the history of technology to analyze major challenges in how we use new technologies with a focus on how we can increase the benefits and reduce the harm from developing technologies
Students will evaluate how varying perspectives influence global challenges
Students will compare the perspectives of different groups about developing technologies to understand that we have choices about who are the winners and losers


Course Overview: Global Challengesglobal challenges logo
The Global Challenges requirement challenges students to come to a deeper understanding of an important problem, whether a fundamental problem examined in a particular place or time or an international issue. This course will address the challenge of managing technological change. We start from the assumption that the direction of technological change is not inevitable, we have choices as a society and as consumers. Our first example is the British Industrial revolution, to see how a fundamental technological change affected different groups within society and how choices made by merchants, by entrepreneurs and by the government shaped who benefited and who was left behind. We then consider the role of technology in shaping the Modern Era (approximately 1890 to 1970) in the United States, considering particularly how the direction of technological progress interacts with values. The automobile was invented in Germany; what American values made it a so much more central technology in the United States? Finally we will work with a list of questions to ask of new technologies, and see how we can use those questions to better understand the possible impacts of developing technologies on different groups.

This course meets either the Social Science and STS general education requirements or the Global Challenges general education requirement. Depending on your curriculum year the course should automatically count for the appropriate requirement. If it does not, the professor can help you with a course substitution.

Most of this course is organized around reading three books.  What historians do, most fundamentally, is write books, so we need to examine the books not just as sources of information but also for the perspectives of the authors.  Each book takes a different approach to understanding what shapes the direction of development of technology. There will be an essay or other assignment after each book; the paper for the third book will be longer and involve more research, applying the questions Nye asks to a global challenge.


Using technology in this course:


Learning in an Uncertain World:

We learn best in community:
  • Commit time for this course and take it seriously, be an active participant
  • Don't be afraid to make mistakes and change your mind; that is how learning works
  • Listen: be respectful of and curious about different ideas and try to understand the different experiences of other people
  • Continue the conversation! Make friends, create other channels for communication to explore ideas

Use the course structure:
  • Click on the individual course in Canvas and use the modules to keep track of your progress
  • This is a course organized around reading books. Plan time to do the reading thoughtfully.


Organize yourself to be effective:

  • Organize a separate space for doing schoolwork if you can
  • Keep a calendar of work to do (not just due dates but schedule time to work on it)
  • When you run into a challenge, keep trying and ask for help


Stay healthy:
  • Please attend class on Zoom rather than in person if you have a fever or are likely to be contagious (COVID, influenza, RSV, Strep throat...)
  • Your professor is fully vaccinated and boosted for COVID but the vaccines are mostly effective against severe disease, they don't prevent mild to moderate disease for very long. If I get sick I will take sick leave and there is no one to replace me in this course--I don't want to disrupt your learning that way. I am also at higher risk of long COVID, so doing my best to be careful (so far successfully--I still test weekly and have never tested positive)


 
Grade Distribution:
In this course numerical grades out of 100 will be converted to final letter grades by the system 90-100=A, 80-89=B, 70-79=C, 60-69=D, below 60=F.  I round up by up to .5 if it makes a difference in the grade.

You get 6 free passes for daily assignments that you can skip entirely or drop your lowest grade. Daily assignments will generally not be accepted late without an excused absence; group assignments may be penalized 50% for lateness. Late papers
will be penalized two points for each calendar day late unless an extension is granted. Extensions without penalty are available for illness, hurricanes and other special circumstances by arrangement with the professor. Documentation is not required. Note that daily assignments are due at 11 am (or in some cases during class), not midnight.

Attendance policy: 
Please do not come to class in person if you are feeling sick or are likely to be contagious, even if you don't have a test result yet.
In that situation, attending class on Zoom and participating when asked will count as class attendance, but you must email the professor with an explanation. Absences will be excused for illness, quarantine, urgent situations with family and friends, mental health days, job interviews, and etc. No proof is required, but in order to have your absence excused you must use the Student Notification of Absences form in Canvas (click on help on the far left hand menu at the bottom). You can use the "other" category for the reason for your absence if it does not fit one of the main choices and it is ok to fill out the form after the fact. But you must use the form for your absence to be excused. Students with more than 6 unexcused absences will have their final grade reduced by a full letter grade. Please discuss special circumstances with the professor. Students with excused absences should contact the professor by Canvas or university email if you need more information on assignments. University health advice and services
 
If the professor or a substitute does not arrive within 10 minutes of the scheduled starting time students may leave. If an assignment is not posted when it should be, it is your responsibility to email the professor and ask about it.
Any assignments due on Canvas will still be due as scheduled even if the university is closed due to weather unless different information is posted as a Canvas announcement. If your internet goes out for more than a few hours you can get an extension.

Daily Assignments: Purpose--preparation and engagement. These be listed in the Canvas module and will include:

Group assignments: Purpose--build community and learn from each other.
You will be divided up into groups of about 6 students both for some discussions in Zoom and for group assignments. These will be posted on Canvas and usually done during class time on most Fridays. You may meet on Zoom or arrange to meet up with your group in some location other than the classroom.


Essays: Purpose--synthesize what you have learned.
The first two essays
will be about 3-4 double spaced pages of text on an assigned topic or in some other format.
The third (Nye) paper will be about 4-6 double space pages of text with a choice of topics which you will research and then analyze using concepts from the Nye book.
Higher grades will go to papers that exhibit critical thinking, an analytical framework, specific evidence, the ability to inform and communicate, sound organization, and a concise and coherent argument
that answers the specific question assigned. Papers will be handed in via Canvas and screened by the Turnitin plagiarism detection system.  (This system does keep a copy of your paper--if you have a problem with that please speak to the professor.)  Late papers will be penalized two points for each calendar day late.  Very late papers will be penalized no lower than a 65 if the paper merits at least a 75.

You may want to use the writing center for help. Make an appointment here

Takehome Final exam: Purpose--reflect on learning.

Academic Integrity: 
This course takes the university's academic integrity policy very seriously (see university policy below) because this is a course about developing your own ideas and thinking through ideas via writing, not repeating what other people have said.  In particular, in this course the definition of plagiarism includes both representing someone else's work as your own and handing in the same paper to two different courses without permission of both instructors. You may re-use your own exact words (according to the plagiarism standard below) from work done for this course but not from any other course. Be careful to avoid plagiarism--text you take from a web site, from a book, from an artificial intelligence large language model such as Chat GPT, or from online class notes must be either quoted with the source given or restated almost entirely in your own words, with the source given.  The catalog defines as one form of academic dishonesty: "Plagiarism, which includes the intentional or unintentional copying of language, structure, or ideas of another and attributing the work to one’s own efforts. Graded works generated by artificial intelligence or ghostwritten (either paid or free) are expressly forbidden."  Note the word unintentional--if you forget to put quote marks or a reference you can be found guilty of academic dishonesty even if it was not your intention to cheat.

It is cheating to cut and paste or otherwise copy portions of a argument paper, exam, or discussion board posting from a book, web site, large language model, or from the online class notes, unless you quote and give the source. Changing a few words is not sufficient to make the material your own. It is poor writing for more than about 20% of your paper to consist of quotes.  In most cases when you use specific material from any source you should paraphrase: cite the source and put the ideas into you own words (generally no more than 5 consecutive words should match the source but if the words are mostly the same it could still be plagiarism even if there aren't 5 consecutive words).

Required Books: Reading should be done before the class on the day for which an assignment is listed in the class schedule.  You will buy the books inside the Perusall software. If this is a problem for you please email Prof. Mack.


Robert C. Allen, The Industrial Revolution: A Very Short Introduction John H. Lienhard, Inventing Modern: Growing Up with X-rays, Skyscrapers, and Tailfins David E. Nye, Technology Matters : Questions to Live With

cover of book:
                Allen, The Industrial Revolution: a Very Short HIstory
book cover
book cover


This syllabus is a contract between the professor and the students.  Please study it carefully, as you are expected to follow the rules and do the assignments contained in the syllabus even if the professor doesn't remind you.  The professor reserves the right to make changes in special circumstances, but will discuss any changes with the students.

II. Class Schedule for Hist 1220: 



date
reading for class, usually in Perusall
in class
work due
Aug 23
syllabus
Course Philosophy
Aug 25

What is Technology?
Aug 28
Allen ch. 1 where does industrialization fit? reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Aug 30
Allen ch. 2 the pre-industrial revolution reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Sept. 1

meet in classroom then go outside in groups group assignment due 8 pm
Sept. 4
Labor Day holiday


Sept 6
Allen ch. 3
work
reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Sept 8

group work
group assignment due 8 pm
Sept 11
Allen ch. 4
technology
reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Sept 13
Allen ch. 5
energy
reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Sept 15

group work

Sept 18
Allen ch. 6
impact
reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Sept 20

the industrial revolution in the United States

Sept 22

essay writing/help session on Zoom
Allen assignment due
Sept 25
Lienhard preface and ch. 1
Manifest Destiny reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Sept 27 Lienhard 3 Forces Totally New reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Sept 29

Group work: World Views
group assignment due
Oct. 2
Lienhard 4-5 Genius and Core and Fringe reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Oct. 4
Lienhard 6
High Rises reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Oct. 6

group work
group assignment due 8 pm
Oct. 9
Lienhard 7 The City reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Oct. 11
Lienhard 8
Automobile reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Oct. 13

Group work:
group assignment due
Oct. 16
Fall break


Oct. 18
Lienhard 9
On the Road reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Oct. 20

current issues/group work
Oct. 23
Lienhard 10-11
Aviation reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Oct. 25
Lienhard 12-13
A Boy's Life  and Invention reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Oct. 27

current issues/group work
Oct. 30
Lienhard 14-15
War and  Fifties reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Nov. 1
Lienhard 16
After Modern reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Nov. 3

essay workshop Lienhard assignment due
Nov. 6
Nye ch. 1
Defining Technology reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Nov. 8
Nye ch. 2-3
The argument against determinism (lecture plus discussion)
reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Nov. 10

group work

Nov. 13
Nye ch. 5
Freedom and current issues reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Nov. 15
Nye ch. 6
Technology and the environment reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Nov. 17

group work
group assignment due
Nov. 20
Nye ch. 7
Work reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Nov. 22-24

Thanksgiving Break

Nov. 27
Nye ch. 8 Who selects technologies? reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Nov. 29
Nye ch. 9 Risk reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Dec. 1

paper writing workshop
Nye paper due
Dec. 4
Nye ch. 10
Knowledge reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Dec. 6
Nye ch. 11
Choosing our future reading assignment due--Canvas/Perusall
Dec. 8

Today's issues

Dec. 12


Takehome final reflection due



University Policies and Student support, syllabus part two 2023-24

Student Support

 

  ACADEMIC SUCCESS CENTER

The Academic Success Center (ASC) offers a variety of free learning and success services for all undergraduate students that are designed to equip students with strategies and resources they can use to become a more confident, independent and skillful learner.

LEARNING SUPPORT SERVICES

·       Peer Tutoring – students can expect a 1:1 meeting with a trained undergraduate peer leader (who made an A or B in the course and was recommended by a faculty member) during which the student can share specific questions they have about course content with the tutor focused on helping the student, through questioning techniques and identification of helpful learning strategies, master course concepts. Tutors do not help with homework or other class assignments. (Linked to a course)

·       Peer-Assisted Learning (PAL) – students can expect collaborative and active group learning and study sessions focused on mastery of course content and learning strategies that are facilitated by a trained undergraduate peer leader (who made an A or B in the course and was recommended by a faculty member). PAL leaders do not help with homework or other class assignments. (Linked to a course)

·       Academic Coaching – students can expect a 1:1 meeting with a trained professional academic coach during which the coach helps students see themselves, their skills, and their study habits from a fresh perspective through one-on-one sessions focused on learning and personal success strategies.

·       Success Strategy Workshops – students can expect 30 - 45-minute workshops on college success skills, time management and organizational skills, test-taking strategies, study strategies, finals preparation, life skills, and academic resources.

CAMPUS LOCATION

The Class of 1956 Academic Success Center building is in the center of campus adjacent to Cooper Library and the Watt Family Innovation Center.

INCLUSION STATEMENT

The Academic Success Center exists to inspire success in every student who participates in our programs and services. Celebrating and honoring the diversity of our students, faculty, and staff is at the core of inspiring success and a sense of belonging. The diversity of our Clemson community comes in many forms, but inclusion comes in only one form – when each member of our community experiences a real sense of belonging. We, the ASC staff, are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive experience at the Center. We affirm that our goal of creating and delivering welcoming, inclusive, and equitable student learning experiences at the Center requires our active and ongoing commitment to listening and learning through engagement in professional development opportunities and confronting and dismantling inequalities. We acknowledge that this will be an ongoing work in progress and pledge to strive for continuous improvement.

ACADEMIC ADVISING

 

Academic advising is an ongoing educational process that connects the student to the University. Academic advising supports the University's mission of preparing the student for learning beyond the confines of the academy. Academic advisors represent and interpret University policies and procedures to the student and help the student navigate the academic and organizational paths of the institution.

 

  CLEMSON LIBRARIES

 

Do you need library sources but don't know where to start? Do you need to search for a book, article, or data to support your research or paper? Not sure how to cite a source properly in your bibliography? Don’t spend hours searching on your own -- ask a librarian! Help is available in person at each of our locations: Cooper Library, Gunnin Architecture Library (in Lee Hall), and the Education Media Center (in Tillman Hall).  You can also chat with a librarian live from our website, or text 864.762.4884.  The Libraries also have a list of helpful online course guides for dozens of subject areas that can help you find articles, databases, books and more.

 

Extended research assistance with librarians who specialize in subject areas is available by appointment. A list of librarians and their areas of expertise are listed on the subject librarians page. For assistance with digital and hands-on creative projects, the Adobe Studio and Makerspace is located on the 5th floor of Cooper Library and is staffed with experts who can help turn your creative ideas into reality. The Scholar’s Lab on the 4th floor of Cooper provides support for data visualization, data analysis, and digital research methods.  And don’t forget about the Libraries textbook lending and technology lending programs. Check out the Libraries’ web page for upcoming workshops and other events.

COOPER LIBRARY AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT


If you are having hardware or software problems, CCIT's Service Desk may be able to help you. Contact them by emailing
ITHELP@clemson.edu, calling or texting (864) 656-3494, or starting a live chat at ccit.clemson.edu. The help desk is located on the 2nd floor of Cooper Library.

 

Election Dates

 

U.S. local elections are facilitated through state and county municipalities. Students attending college may register to vote at their local campus addresses or choose to remain registered or register at their permanent or home address. The nonpartisan ClemsonVotes coalition has compiled information for all students on state-by-state voter registration: https://www.campusvoteproject.org/state-student-voting-guides.

 

Voter registration differs by states but the registration deadlines in South Carolina are no fewer than 30 days prior to an election.  In SC in 2024, we will have a Democratic Presidential Primary on Feb 3, 2024, a Republican Presidential Primary on Feb 24th, 2024 (tentative), a National Primary on June 11th, 2024 and the National Election on November 5th, 2024!


 MICHELIN
CAREER
CENTER

 

The Michelin® Career Center, in the Center for Career and Professional Development, assists undergraduate and graduate students in selecting appropriate fields of study, learning effective job searching strategies, and making connections with employers. Career counselors are available to meet with students to explore career or educational options, develop résumés and cover letters, hone interviewing techniques, conduct searches for internships and full-time jobs, and ready themselves for interviewing with employers.

 

In addition, students may utilize ClemsonJobLink, a job board specifically designed for Clemson students. ClemsonJobLink is a central place for employers to post part-time and full-time jobs, internships, on-campus interviews, and events. The Center’s goal is to equip students with the skills and tools to find part-time jobs and internships, as well as full-time jobs post-graduation. Additional information can be obtained from the Career Center’s website or by calling 864-656-6000.

 

THE CENTER’S INTERNSHIP PROGRAM

 

This program brings together students and employers to facilitate academically enriching and mutually beneficial work experiences. This program offers on-campus, off-campus and international internship options. Students may participate in either part-time or full-time internships.

 

UPIC: University Professional Internship and Co-op

 

The University Professional Internship and Co-op (UPIC) Program offers students on-campus professional learning experiences. Students have the opportunity to work with Clemson faculty and staff on Clemson's main campus, as well as other sites across the state, while receiving an academic internship notation on their transcripts. Enrollment in the appropriate INT course and payment of the corresponding fee is a requirement of the program (e.g. INT 1510). In order to be eligible for the program, a student must have completed at least one full semester at Clemson University and be an enrolled and matriculating undergraduate student in good standing. Available internships are typically listed in ClemsonJobLink halfway through the semester prior to the experience. Additional information is available at http://career.clemson.edu or by calling the program office at 864-656-0282.

 

COOPERATIVE EDUCATION

The Cooperative Education Program (or Co-op Program) is a rigorous engaged-learning program designed to provide students with the opportunity to learn under a mentor in their field of study.  Companies partner with the program to host the co-op student for two, three or more rotations and this in-depth learning experience becomes an integral part of the student’s education.  The co-op student’s experience is monitored and evaluated by the faculty and academic staff of the Co-op Program.  Co-op students are paid by the host company. Students enroll in the program and begin the matching process at the beginning of the semester.  For more information, contact the program office at 864-656-3150 and speak with a co-op advisor.

 

Military & Veteran Engagement

Clemson University values veterans and military-connected students and is proud to offer individualized support through Military & Veteran Engagement (M&VE). Please email veteran@clemson.edu or call 864-656-2982 for additional information about campus and community resources, to connect with other veterans and military-connected students, or for assistance transitioning to campus life. Visit the M&VE resource center currently located in 108 Vickery Hall for additional assistance, amenities, and opportunities. 

M&VE website: https://www.clemson.edu/studentaffairs/veterans/.

 

  REGISTRAR

 

The Registrar's office provides information about important deadlines, degree and program requirements, and other key information, including use of iROAR to add, drop, or withdraw from courses.

 

STUDENT ACCESSIBILITY SERVICES: Accessibility Statement


Students who experience a barrier to full access to this class should let the instructor know and are encouraged to request accommodations through SAS (Student Accessibility Services) as soon as possible. To request accommodations through SAS, please see this link: https://www.clemson.edu/academics/studentaccess/register.html. You can also reach out to SAS with questions by calling 864-656-6848, visiting SAS at the ASC Suite 239, or stopping by the office as a drop-in appointment. 

 

 STUDENT HEALTH AND WELLNESS RESOURCES

 

Student Health Services, located within Redfern Health Center and commonly called “Redfern”, strengthens Clemson University by providing quality medical and mental health care and advocating for the health, safety, and well-being of the campus community. Student Health Services strives to be an innovative health care system providing integrated, high-quality services that are responsive to the needs of the University community.

 

For information on who to contact for help in a crisis situation, visit the Student Health contact page and the emergency/crisis page for getting help.

 

 CAPS: COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

 

At Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS). you are encouraged to be an active participant in your medical and mental health care. Which service is the right one for you hinges on your individual need, and CAPS will help you figure that out.

 

CAPS is committed to educating students, as well as offering outreach services to faculty and staff members in order to improve the quality of their interactions with students and to promote a healthy work environment.

 

Students seeking services should call CAPS reception at 864-656-2451 during business hours (8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m.). Counselors will be available to conduct a brief phone screen to determine the best way to serve your needs. Other resources available online include an online mental health screening and Therapy Assist Online (TAO) for access to self-help materials.

 

 WRITING LAB

 

Clemson University’s Writing Lab offers free one-on-one writing support for undergraduate and graduate students. Available appointments include in-person and virtual options. Students can seek support at any stage of the writing process, from brainstorming to final revisions. Arrangements can be made for group appointments and NDA-safe environments are available. Visit the Writing Lab’s website for more information about their services or to make an appointment. Please note that the Writing Lab is located on the third floor of Cooper Library.

 

 THE PAW PANTRY

 

The Paw Pantry is an on-campus food pantry and resource center available to Clemson University students free of charge, no questions asked. Non-perishable foods, school supplies, hygienic supplies, and household items are available. Paw Pantry is currently located at Sirrine Hall, Room 233. The hours of operation can be found here. If interested in utilizing the pantry, donating, or volunteering please visit our website, email pawpantry@clemson.edu or follow on Instagram @cupawpantry. Contact person is Kate Radford at 864-656-2535.

 

Clemson Policies

 

 ACADEMIC CONTINUITY

 

Clemson has developed an Academic Continuity Plan for academic operations. Should university administration officially determine that the physical classroom facility is not available to conduct classes, class will be conducted in a virtual (online) form. The university issues official disruption notifications through email, website, text notification and social media. When notified, use one of the following links to navigate to Clemson Canvas where you will find important information about how we will conduct class:

Course activities will be facilitated through Canvas.

 ACADEMIC INTEGRITY

 

As members of the Clemson University community, we have inherited Thomas Green Clemson's vision of this institution as a "high seminary of learning." Fundamental to this vision is a mutual commitment to truthfulness, honor, and responsibility, without which we cannot earn the trust and respect of others. Furthermore, we recognize that academic dishonesty detracts from the value of a Clemson degree. Therefore, we shall not tolerate lying, cheating, or stealing in any form.

 

All infractions of academic dishonesty by undergraduates must be reported to Undergraduate Studies for resolution through that office. In cases of plagiarism instructors may use the Plagiarism Resolution Form.

 

Additionally, for undergraduate classes:

Plagiarism includes the intentional or unintentional copying of language, structure, or ideas of another and attributing the work to one’s own efforts. Graded works generated by artificial intelligence or ghostwritten (either paid or free) are expressly forbidden.


See the
Undergraduate Academic Integrity Policy website for additional information and the current catalog for the policy.

For graduate students, see the current graduate student handbook for all policies.

 

 ACADEMIC GRIEVANCES

 

Undergraduate students are advised to contact the Ombuds' Office prior to filing an academic grievance. If the undergraduate academic ombudsman agrees that a grievable issue has occurred, students can contact Undergraduate Studies (656-3022) for assistance filing official paperwork within 30 days of the semester following the awarding of a disputed grade.

Graduate students follow the Graduate Student Handbook (per the catalogue, “grievances must be filed with the Graduate School within 60 days of the alleged act.”)

 

Accessibility


Clemson University values the diversity of our student body as a strength and a critical component of our dynamic community. Students with disabilities or temporary injuries/conditions may require accommodations due to barriers in the structure of facilities, course design, technology used for curricular purposes, or other campus resources.
Students who experience a barrier to full access to this class should let the instructor know and are encouraged to request accommodations through SAS (Student Accessibility Services) as soon as possible. To request accommodations through SAS, please see this link: https://www.clemson.edu/academics/studentaccess/register.html. You can also reach out to SAS with questions by calling 864-656-6848, visiting SAS at the ASC Suite 239, or stopping by the office as a drop-in appointment. 

 

 COPYRIGHT

 

Materials in courses are copyrighted, including instructor’s materials. They are intended for use only by students registered and enrolled in a particular course and only for instructional activities associated with and for the duration of the course. They may not be retained in another medium or disseminated further. They are provided in compliance with the provisions of the Teach Act. Students must seek permission from instructors to record any class activity, including lectures, discussions, and presentations. Students should refer to the Use of Copyrighted Materials and “Fair Use Guidelines” policy on the Clemson University Website for additional information.

Original works of authorship including but not limited to books, novels, poetry, articles, works of art, photos, images, videos, movies, music, architectural designs etc. are protected under copyright law.  Unless otherwise indicated all such materials are copyright protected.  When copyright protected materials or portions of such materials are made available to you by an instructor, they are intended to be used for educational purposes, for use only by students enrolled in a particular course and only for instructional activities associated with the course. They should not be retained in another medium or disseminated.  Any further use of this material may be in violation of federal copyright law.





 COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

Clemson University aspires to create a diverse community that welcomes people of different races, cultures, ages, genders, sexual orientation, religions, socioeconomic levels, political perspectives, abilities, opinions, values and experiences.

 

The Clemson University Title IX statement regarding non-discrimination

 

Clemson University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, veteran’s status, genetic information or protected activity in employment, educational programs and activities, admissions and financial aid. This includes a prohibition against sexual harassment and sexual violence as mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972. This Title IX policy is located on the Access and Equity website. Ms. Alesia Smith is the Clemson University Title IX Coordinator, and the Assistant Vice President of Equity Compliance. Her office is located at 223 Brackett Hall, 864-656-3181 and her email address is alesias@clemson.edu. Remember, email is not a fully secured method of communication and should not be used to discuss Title IX issues.

 

 

 Emergency Preparedness Statement

 

Emergency procedures have been posted in all buildings and on all elevators. Students should be reminded to review these procedures for their own safety. All students and employees should be familiar with guidelines from Clemson University Public Safety.

 Clemson University is committed to providing a safe campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. As members of the community, we encourage you to take the following actions to be better prepared in case of an emergency:

1.     Familiarize yourself with all possible exits, safer locations, and other key information on the emergency evacuation maps in this building, and those that you visit regularly.

2.     Make a plan for how you would Run, Hide, and Fight in case of an active threat in this building, and those that you visit regularly. For example:

·     Run – what are all the possible exits in this building, and the routes to them?

·     Hide – what are the potential hiding locations in this room and building that are out of sight of doors and windows, how do you lock the door(s), how would you barricade the door(s) and windows, where do you turn off the lights?

·     Fight – What tools are available in this room and building, should you have to fight?

3.     Ensure you are signed up for emergency alerts. Alerts are only sent when there is a potential threat to safety, a major disruption to campus services, and once-monthly tests.

4.     Download the Rave Guardian app to your phone (https://www.clemson.edu/cusafety/cupd/rave-guardian/)

5.     Learn what you can do to prepare yourself for the hazards that affect our locations (http://www.clemson.edu/cusafety/EmergencyManagement/)

 

 ONLINE CONDUCT

 

Appropriate online academic conduct means maintaining a safe learning environment based on mutual respect and civility. All participants in Clemson courses are expected to behave professionally by adhering to standards of conduct, such as:

 

o   Never transmit or promote content known to be illegal or protected by copyright.

o   Never use harassing, threatening, embarrassing, or abusive language or actions.

o   Respect other people's privacy as well as your own.

 

Online interactions that fail to meet standards of conduct may result in being blocked from online discussions, receiving a grade penalty, or being dismissed from the course. Such misconduct in the online environment may also be reported to officials for appropriate action in accordance with university policy. If you ever encounter inappropriate content in your course, please contact Matthew Briggs and the instructor with your concerns.

 

 RESEARCH

 

Please consult the Clemson research policies.   If a course includes the use of animals, IUCAC regulations must be followed.   If a course involves any human subjects research, this research will comply with campus IRB regulations. This includes research of the course itself, which, while it may fall under one of the exempt categories, needs IRB review.

 

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last updated 8/19/23



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