Respect for the opinions of others is very important in an academic environment. Courteous behavior and responses are expected.  Therefore, in this classroom, any acts of harassment and/or discrimination based on matters of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and/or ability is not acceptable. Students, faculty, and staff have a right to be in a safe environment, free of disturbances in all aspects of human relations. Incivility will not be tolerated. The PTA program strives to create a learning environment for its students that supports a diversity of thoughts, perspectives and experiences, and honors student identities (including race, gender, class, LGBTQAI+, religion, ability, etc.) To help accomplish this, if a student has a name and/or set of pronouns that differ from those that are traditionally used, please communicate this to the professor. The PTA program faculty are dedicated to our students and as such if any student experiences any issues in regard to diversity, equity and inclusion, the student is encouraged to reach out to the professor and/or department. All student concerns are treated with the utmost confidentiality.
Religious/Cultural Observances: Persons who have religious or cultural observances that coincide with this class should let the professor know in writing by e-mail one week in advance of your respective observance. Students may be excused from the class, but students are not excused from course requirements. The timely submission of assignments or the make-up of exams should be discussed with the professor.