Welcome to the Fall 2018 Directed Study in Media and Communication course

Instructor: Chris Fauske

Email: cfauske@salemstate.edu

Phone: 978-542-6853

Office hours [143 Central Campus]: Wednesday and Friday 11 am - noon and by appointment. You are welcome to drop by during office hours, but I encourage you to make an appointment when possible.

You should find all the information you need to complete the course successfully by opening the tabs on the left and following the prompts provided there.

No course books are required; nor are face-to-face meetings part of the course, but if you have questions you feel would best be served by meeting, let me know and we will arrange a time to get together.

Academic integrity

Cheating, plagiarism, and other instances of academic dishonesty will be treated as serious offenses against the university community and will be dealt with in accordance with the university’s policies and procedures concerning academic integrity. For full disclosure of the university’s academic integrity policies see the academic integrity section of the university’s current undergraduate catalog.

University policy regarding students with disabilities

Salem State University is committed to providing equal access to the educational experience for all students in compliance with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act and to providing all reasonable academic accommodations, aids, and adjustments. Any student who has a documented disability requiring an accommodation, aid or adjustment should speak with the instructor immediately. Students with disabilities who have not previously done so should provide documentation to and schedule an appointment with Disability Services and obtain appropriate services.

University policy regarding Title IX and sexual assault

The university recognizes that sexual misconduct and power based violence (sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, stalking) is a very traumatic crime and as such it will endeavor to work with students who are victims to reduce fears and concerns regarding their personal safety. Any individual who believes he/she may have experienced sexual harassment or any type of sexual aggression may receive important information and assistance regarding the university’s policies and responsive processes. In addition, upon request, the student conduct office will make resources available regarding who can discuss the process and what it means. For further details, refer to the university’s online Title IX page.

University policy regarding the declaration of an emergency

In the event of a university-declared critical emergency, Salem State University reserves the right to alter this course plan. Students should refer to salemstate.edu for further information and updates during a declared emergency. In the event of an emergency, please refer to the alternative educational plans for this course that will be distributed by email to your university email address.

I look forward to hearing and reading your thoughts, questions and observations throughout the semester.

Chris