Policies and Accommodations

The University's official policies are linked to the right.

You are required to attend each class in accordance with University policy. All holidays observed by organized religions will be honored for those students who show affiliation with that particular religion. All absences pre-approved by the Dean of Students will also be accepted.

Dr. McCarthy promises to be respectful of all students. He hopes you will do the same as stated in the Student Code of Conduct and other University guidelines concerning disruptive and threatening behavior.

Special accommodations:: Our goal in this classroom is that learning experiences be as accessible as possible. If you anticipate, or experience, barriers based on disability or pregnancy, please contact the Disability Resource Center (520-621-3268) and to establish reasonable accommodations. Please meet with Dr. McCarthy to discuss your accommodations and how the course’s requirements and activities may impact your ability to fully participate.

Food Insecurity: Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Dean of Students Office for support. In addition, the University of Arizona Campus Pantry is open for students to receive supplemental groceries at no cost. Please see their Campus Pantry Web site for open times.