USF Policies and Legal Declarations

Students with Disabilities

The University of San Francisco is committed to providing equal access to students with disabilities. If you are a student with a disability, or if you think you may have a disability, please contact Student Disability Services (SDS) at sds@usfca.edu or 415 422-2613, to speak with a disability specialist. (All communication with SDS is private and confidential.) If you are eligible for accommodations, please request that your accommodation letter be sent to me as soon as possible; students are encouraged to contact SDS at the beginning of the semester, as accommodations are not retroactive. Once I have been notified by SDS of your accommodations we can discuss your accommodations and ensure your access to this class or clinical setting. For more information please visit the SDS website.

Behavioral Expectations

All students are expected to behave in accordance with the Student Conduct Code and other University policies (see http://www.usfca.edu/fogcutter/). Students whose behavior is disruptive or who fail to comply with the instructor may be dismissed from the class for the remainder of the class period and may need to meet with the instructor or Dean prior to returning to the next class period. If necessary, referrals may also be made to the Student Conduct process for violations of the Student Conduct Code.

Academic Integrity

As a Jesuit institution committed to cura personalis -- the care and education of the whole person -- USF has an obligation to embody and foster the values of honesty and integrity. USF upholds the standards of honesty and integrity from all members of the academic community. All students are expected to know and adhere to the University's Honor Code. You can find the full text of the code online at http://myusf.usfca.edu/academic-integrity/. The policy covers:

  • Plagiarism — intentionally or unintentionally representing the words or ideas of another person as your own; failure to properly cite references; manufacturing references.
  • Working with another person when independent work is required.
  • Submission of the same paper in more than one course without the specific permission of each instructor.
  • Submitting a paper written by another person or obtained from the Internet.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) is a great source of support for issues of sadness, anxiety, loneliness, college adjustment, relationship struggles, and others not requiring medical intervention. CAPS offers online workshop series open to all students; consultations and referrals; and extensive website resources. In addition, CAPS All Hours “warmline” can be contacted by calling (855) 531-0761 or students can use the peer-led Crisis Textline by texting HOME to 741741. CAPS also offers remote individual and group teletherapy to students residing within California. (State regulations prevent provision of therapy across state lines.) The student may choose to talk either by video or telephone and can engage in Single Session Therapy (SST), brief ongoing therapy, or group therapy. There are no fees for services. Please call 415.422.6352 to make an appointment. Visit CAPS for more details. Students seeking off campus mental health services can also receive information and support from Case Management (part of the Office of the Dean of Students).

Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting, and Sexual Assault

As an employee of USF, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning and working community at USF. I have mandatory reporting responsibilities related to my role as a faculty member. I am required to share any disclosure or notice of information regarding sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, and stalking). In the event I become aware of any of these behaviors I will share this information, including any names, with the Title IX Office in order to connect our students to the best resources and information about how the University can support you. Further information and resources may be found on the Title IX page. In addition:

  • To report any sexual misconduct, students may contact the Title IX coordinator at jvarga@usfca.edu or (415) 422-4563) or use the Online Reporting Form.
  • Students may speak to someone confidentially or report a sexual assault confidentially by contacting Counseling and Psychological Services at (415) 422-6352. Speaking with a licensed clinician at CAPS does not generate a report to the Title IX or any other university office.
  • For an off-campus resource, contact San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR) at (415) 647-7273.

COMMUNICATION

All course communications, like all other USF communications, will be sent to your USF official email address. You are therefore strongly encouraged to monitor that email account.

Students with Disabilities

The University of San Francisco is committed to providing equal access to students with disabilities. If you are a student with a disability, or if you think you may have a disability, please contact USF Student Disability Services (SDS) at sds@usfca.edu or 415 422-2613 to speak with a disability specialist. All communication with SDS is private and confidential. If you are eligible for accommodations, please request that your accommodation letter be sent to me as soon as possible, as accommodations are not retroactive. Once I have been notified by SDS of your accommodations we can discuss your accommodations and ensure your access to this class or clinical setting. 

Behavioral Expectations

All students are expected to behave in accordance with the Student Conduct Code and other University policies.

Academic Integrity

USF upholds the standards of honesty and integrity from all members of the academic community. All students are expected to know and adhere to the University's Honor Code.

Communication

All course communications, like all other USF communications, will be sent to your USF official email address. You are therefore strongly encouraged to monitor that email account.

Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)

CAPS provides confidential, free counseling to student members of our community; an online workshop series open to all students; consultations and referrals; extensive website resources; an all hours “warmline” (call 855-531-0761); peer-led Crisis Textline (text HOME to 741741); remote individual and group teletherapy to students residing within California (call 415-422-6352. The Dean of Students Office also offers Case Management support for those seeking off campus mental health services.

Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting, and Sexual Assault

Confidentiality, Mandatory Reporting, and Sexual Assault

As an employee of USF, one of my responsibilities is to help create a safe learning and working community at USF. I have mandatory reporting responsibilities related to my role as a faculty member. I am required to share any disclosure or notice of information regarding sexual misconduct (including sexual harassment, sexual assault, dating or domestic violence, and stalking). In the event I become aware of any of these behaviors I will share this information, including any names, with the Title IX Office in order to connect our students to the best resources and information about how the University can support you. Further information and resources may be found on the Title IX page. To report any sexual misconduct, students may contact the Title IX coordinator at jvarga@usfca.edu or (415) 422-4563) or use the Online Reporting Form. Other resources include Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) and San Francisco Women Against Rape (SFWAR). Speaking with a licensed clinician at CAPS or does not generate a report to the Title IX or any other university office.