University Resources and Policies

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Academic Integrity

Academic Services

Accommodations

Artificial Intelligence

COVID

Diversity and Inclusion

Mental Health

Student Services

Academic Integrity

While attending OSU, academic integrity should be taken seriously at all times to make sure you are working towards your degree in an honest and ethical manner. While taking classes (online and face-to-face), you should carefully read the course syllabi to understand expectations of all work. During your course, you may come across two tools used to help ensure authenticity of your work. These tools are explained below:

Proctoring

Your courses may utilize a range of proctoring methods for coursework and assessments. Some of these methods will required the installation and updates of software, plugins, and/or lockdown browsers. If your course requires any of this technology, you will receive additional information prior to its use.

Turnitin

This tool is a learning tool and plagiarism prevention system designed to ensure academic integrity. If your course uses Turnitin, you will receive additional information prior to its use.

Policies

Students at The Ohio State University are accountable for the integrity of the work they submit. Therefore, you should be familiar with the guidelines provided by the Committee on Academic Misconduct (COAM)  and Section A of OSU’s Code of Student Conduct  in order to meet the academic expectations concerning appropriate documentation of sources. For more information on academic integrity and resources available to students, please utilize the following link: Office of Undergraduate Education: Academic Integrity

 

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Academic Services

OSU offers a variety of academic services available to all OSU students. If you are looking for assistance in a multitude of areas, please access the following website: Ohio State Online: Academic Services    

Writing Support and Resources

As writing is an essential skill for our programs and for your future careers, it is important to use all of the resources available to help you succeed. OSU offers support through the Center for the Study of Teaching of Writing and the Library system. Please view these supports below:

APA Resources

OSU Libraries offer extensive resources for APA writing guidelines.. Please access this site to review current APA formatting and style guidelines: https://guides.osu.edu/citation

 

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Artificial Intelligence

Guideline for Student Academic and Research Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-Powered Programs

Use of artificial intelligence (AI)-powered programs, including but not limited to ChatGPT, for courses (e.g., assignments) and capstones (e.g., ILE, thesis; dissertation) must be first discussed and permitted by the faculty course director or capstone research advisor. The scope of use may range from not permitted (with exception of AI-powered search engines such as Google, Bing, etc.)  to a broader spectrum of allowed applications. When AI-powered programs are permitted, faculty must be very explicit regarding the applicable and acceptable scope and use. When AI-powered programs are used by students, the scope of use and content must be specified and referenced by students accordingly.  Students are expected to be aware of the shortcomings of use of AI-powered programs, including risk of academic misconduct (e.g., plagiarism; etc.). In relation, students and faculty should continue to also refer to the existing and evolving university resources that are focused on this topic.

 

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Course Accommodations – SLDS

At Ohio State, we work hard to ensure that all students have the chance to engage, learn, and thrive. At Student Life Disability Services you will find a wealth of resources to help you explore accommodations that may be right for you. In addition to contacting your instructor, please contact SLDS at 614-292-3307 or slds@osu.edu to register for services and/or to coordinate any accommodations you might need in your courses.

 

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COVID

The university strives to maintain a healthy and accessible environment to support student learning in and out of the classroom.  If you anticipate or experience academic barriers based on your disability (including mental health, chronic, or temporary medical conditions), please let your instructor (s) know immediately so that you can privately discuss options.  To establish reasonable accommodations, they may request that you register with Student Life Disability Services.  After registration, make arrangements with those instructors as soon as possible to discuss your accommodations so that they may be implemented in a timely fashion. If you are isolating while waiting for a COVID-19 test result, please let your instructor(s) know immediately. Those testing positive for COVID-19 should refer to the Safe and Healthy Buckeyes site for resources.  Beyond five days of the required COVID-19 isolation period, instructors may rely on Student Life Disability Services to establish further reasonable accommodations. You can connect with them at slds@osu.edu; 614-292-3307; or slds.osu.edu.

 

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Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Learning Environment

The Ohio State University affirms the importance and value of diversity in the student body. Our programs and curricula reflect our multicultural society and global economy and seek to provide opportunities for students to learn more about persons who are different from them. We are committed to maintaining a community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among each member of our community; and encourages each individual to strive to reach his or her own potential. Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status, is prohibited

Anti-Racism Statement

The Ohio State University affirms the importance and value of diversity of people and ideas. We believe in creating equitable research opportunities for all students and to providing programs and curricula that allow our students to understand critical societal challenges from diverse perspectives and aspire to use research to promote sustainable solutions for all. We are committed to maintaining an inclusive community that recognizes and values the inherent worth and dignity of every person; fosters sensitivity, understanding, and mutual respect among all members; and encourages each individual to strive to reach their own potential. The Ohio State University does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status, or any other bases under the law, in its activities, academic programs, admission, and employment. To learn more about diversity, equity, and inclusion and for opportunities to get involved, please visit:

Religious Accommodations

It is Ohio State’s policy to reasonably accommodate the sincerely held religious beliefs and practices of all students. The policy permits a student to be absent for up to three days each academic semester for reasons of faith or religious or spiritual belief.

Students planning to use religious beliefs or practice accommodations for course requirements must inform the instructor in writing no later than 14 days after the course begins. The instructor is then responsible for scheduling an alternative time and date for the course requirement, which may be before or after the original time and date of the course requirement. These alternative accommodations will remain confidential. It is the student’s responsibility to ensure that all course assignments are completed.

 

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Mental Health Statement and Resources

As a student you may experience a range of issues that can cause barriers to learning, such as strained relationships, increased anxiety, alcohol/drug problems, feeling down, difficulty concentrating and/or lack of motivation. These mental health concerns or stressful events may lead to diminished academic performance or reduced ability to participate in daily activities.

Your wellness matters.

If your mental health or other situational crises are affecting your ability to succeed in this course, please let me know so we can identify appropriate support resources together.

Ohio State Resources

The Ohio State University offers a variety of services to assist you with addressing these and other concerns you may be experiencing. If you or someone you know are suffering from any of the aforementioned conditions, you can learn more about the broad range of confidential mental health services available on campus via the Office of Student Life’s Counseling and Consultation Service (CCS) by visiting ccs.osu.edu or calling 614­-292-­5766. CCS is located on the 4th Floor of the Younkin Success Center and 10th Floor of Lincoln Tower. CCS staff provide services driven by a philosophy of inclusion and respect for differences in race, ability, gender identity and sexual orientation, cultural and religious backgrounds.

In crisis now?

You can reach an on call counselor when CCS is closed at 614­-292-­5766 and 24 hour emergency help is also available through the 24/7 National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 988 or at suicidepreventionlifeline.org.

 

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Student Services

OSU offers robust support services and benefits from many organizations across the university. Some of these services available to students can be located below:

 

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