Administrative Items

Electronic Communication

Your George Mason email will be used for communication related to the course.  You are responsible for checking email daily.  If you don't use your gmu.edu email regularly, make sure you have your email forwarded to an address you check regularly, and check periodically to make sure you have not exceeded your quota.

I can be contacted at klaskey@gmu.edu.  Please make sure you include SYST210 (no spaces) in the subject line of your email.  Otherwise, I cannot guarantee that I will respond to your email due to the large volume of email I receive.

Academic Integrity

GMU is an Honor Code university; please see the Office of Academic Integrity for a full description of the code and the honor committee process. The principle of academic integrity is taken very seriously and violations are treated gravely. What does academic integrity mean in this course? Essentially this:

• When you are responsible for a task, you will perform that task.
  
• When you rely on someone else’s work in an aspect of the performance of that task, you will give full credit in the proper, accepted form.
  
• Another aspect of academic integrity is the free play of ideas. Vigorous discussion and debate are encouraged in this course, with the firm expectation that all aspects of the class will be conducted with civility and respect for differing ideas, perspectives, and traditions. When in doubt (of any kind) please ask for guidance and clarification.
• Exams and quizzes must be your own work.  No outside materials except those explicitly allowed by the instructor may be used. You may not collaborate with others.
  

Mason Diversity Statement

George Mason University promotes a living and learning environment for outstanding growth and productivity among its students, faculty and staff. Through its curriculum, programs, policies, procedures, services and resources, Mason strives to maintain a quality environment for work, study and personal growth.

An emphasis upon diversity and inclusion throughout the campus community is essential to achieve these goals. Diversity is broadly defined to include such characteristics as, but not limited to, race, ethnicity, gender, religion, age, disability, and sexual orientation. Diversity also entails different viewpoints, philosophies, and perspectives. Attention to these aspects of diversity will help promote a culture of inclusion and belonging, and an environment where diverse opinions, backgrounds and practices have the opportunity to be voiced, heard and respected.

The reflection of Mason’s commitment to diversity and inclusion goes beyond policies and procedures to focus on behavior at the individual, group and organizational level. The implementation of this commitment to diversity and inclusion is found in all settings, including individual work units and groups, student organizations and groups, and classroom settings; it is also found with the delivery of services and activities, including, but not limited to, curriculum, teaching, events, advising, research, service, and community outreach.

Acknowledging that the attainment of diversity and inclusion are dynamic and continuous processes, and that the larger societal setting has an evolving socio-cultural understanding of diversity and inclusion, Mason seeks to continuously improve its environment. To this end, the University promotes continuous monitoring and self-assessment regarding diversity. The aim is to incorporate diversity and inclusion within the philosophies and actions of the individual, group and organization, and to make improvements as needed.

Student Support Resources on Campus

Here is a link to resources you may find helpful:

http://ctfe.gmu.edu/teaching/student-support-resources-on-campus/