Official UNCA Info

Here’s some official information regarding your rights and responsibilities as a UNCA student, and resources that should help ensure that you have access to the tools you need in case of special challenges you may face.

These were posted specifically for Mark McClure’s students but apply to all at UNCA.

Office of Accessibility & Academic Accommodations

UNC Asheville is committed to providing an inclusive experience, accessible learning environments and equal opportunity to individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.

If you are a student experiencing barriers to access or full participation in this course on the basis of a disability, contact the Office of Accessibility to apply for reasonable accommodations and discuss available resources. You may contact the Office of Accessibility at academicaccess@unca.edu or 828-251-6292.

Students are responsible for discussing their Letter of Accommodations (LOA) with their faculty. Students and faculty are encouraged to discuss the LOA as early in the semester as possible to allow for extended access to accommodations. However, students may disclose a disability at any point in the semester. Accommodations are not retroactive and are activated when the LOA is discussed.

Nondiscrimination Statement

The University of North Carolina Asheville is committed to cultivating an equitable, respectful, and welcoming community. The University, in accordance with applicable Federal and State laws, does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, pregnancy status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran or military status, or other legally protected status in the administration of any educational program or activity, scholarship and loan programs, admission and employment, or other school administered programs. No person, on the basis of protected status, shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to unlawful discrimination, harassment, or retaliation under any University Program or Activity, including with respect to admissions and employment terms and conditions.

Inquiries or complaints concerning the application of the University’s nondiscrimination policies, including discrimination in employment or educational programs and activities, or sex discrimination in educational programs and activities under Title IX may be referred to Heather L. Lindkvist, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access/Title IX Coordinator, to the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both.

Inquiries involving nondiscrimination laws related to employment may also be referred to UNC Asheville’s Assistant Vice Chancellor for Institutional Integrity & Access, and/or to the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and/or North Carolina Civil Rights Division.

As a faculty member, I am a “responsible employee” and private resource. This means that if you share any information or discuss an incident with me regarding sexual or gender-based harassment, I must disclose this information to the Title IX Coordinator. Our goal is to ensure you are aware of the range of options available to you and have access to the resources you may need.

If you wish to speak with a confidential resource, contact University Health and Counseling Services at 828.251.6520. Off-campus confidential resources include Our Voice (24-Hour Hotline at 828.255.7576) and Helpmate (24-Hour Hotline at 828.254.0516).

Academic Honesty

The university’s policy on academic honesty states that “As a community of scholars dedicated to learning and the pursuit of knowledge UNC Asheville relies on the honesty and academic integrity of all the members of its community. Any act of plagiarism or cheating is academic dishonesty. A person who knowingly assists another in cheating is likewise guilty of cheating. According to the instructor’s view of the gravity of the offense, a student may be punished by a failing grade or a grade of zero for the assignment or test, or a failing grade in the course. If it seems warranted, the instructor may also recommend to the Provost dismissal or other serious university sanction.” I expect that you will exercise integrity in all quizzes, exams, and written assignments. Please email me or pop in during student hours if you have additional questions or need clarification on any point.

Mental Health Support

As a student, you may experience a range of challenges that can interfere with learning, such as stressful life events, experiences of anxiety and/or depression, self-harm, substance use, and/or unusual difficulty with ordinary life activities. The increased stress of school can also make existing mental health struggles more difficult to manage. Support is available and treatment can help. Learn more about the confidential mental health services UNC Asheville provides to support student success at https://www.unca.edu/life/health-counseling/.

The Health and Counseling Center is located at 118 W.T. Weaver Boulevard. Appointments can be made by calling 828-251-6520. A UNC Asheville counselor on call is available after 5 p.m. and on weekends; the counselor on call can be accessed by calling the UNCA Campus Police dispatcher at 828-251-6710. Additionally available after hours and on weekends, call the Bulldog Health Link at 1-888-267-3675, where you can get immediate support for mental health, medical consultation, concern for a friend, and/or community resources. In case of an emergency, you can also call RHA’s Mental Health Mobile Crisis Unit at 1-888-573-1006.