Student Resources

The faculty and staff of Creative Technologies are committed to ensuring students are aware of, and properly guided to, the resources available to them as members of the UC Santa Cruz community. Below is a list of such resources; if you are unsure which resource is appropriate, please always feel free to reach out to your advisor at creative@ucsc.edu.

DRC accommodations

UC Santa Cruz is committed to creating an academic environment that supports its diverse student body. If you are a student with a disability who requires accommodations to achieve equal access in this course, please submit your Accommodation Authorization Letter from the Disability Resource Center (DRC) to me privately during my office hours or by appointment, preferably within the first two weeks of the quarter. At this time, we would also like us to discuss ways we can ensure your full participation in the course. We encourage all students who may benefit from learning more about DRC services to contact DRC by phone at 831-459-2089 or by email at drc@ucsc.edu. Please consult UCSC’s DRC Disability Accommodations and Resources for more information.

Academic integrity

All members of the UCSC community benefit from an environment of trust, honesty, fairness, respect, and responsibility. You are expected to present your own work and acknowledge the work of others in order to preserve the integrity of scholarship.

Academic integrity includes:

Incorporating proper citation of all sources of information
Submitting only your own original work

Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Disclosing exam content during or after you have taken an exam
Accessing exam materials without permission
Copying/purchasing any material from another student, or from another source, that is submitted for grading as your own
Plagiarism, including use of Internet material without proper citation
Using cell phones or other electronics to obtain outside information during an exam without explicit permission from the instructor
Submitting your own work in one class that was completed for another class (self-plagiarism) without prior permission from the instructor.
Violations of the Academic Integrity policy can result in dismissal from the university and a permanent notation on a student’s transcript. For the full policy and disciplinary procedures on academic dishonesty, students and instructors should refer to the Academic Misconduct page at the Division of Undergraduate Education.

Title IX

Title IX prohibits gender discrimination, including sexual harassment, domestic and dating violence, sexual assault, and stalking. If you have experienced sexual harassment or sexual violence, you can receive confidential support and advocacy at the Campus Advocacy Resources & Education (CARE) Office by calling (831) 502-2273. In addition, Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS) can provide confidential counseling support, (831) 459-2628. You can also report gender discrimination directly to the University’s Title IX Office, (831) 459-2462. Reports to law enforcement can be made to UCPD (831) 459-2231 ext. 1. For emergencies call 911.

Faculty and Teaching Assistants are required under the UC Policy on Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment to inform the Title IX Office should they become aware that you or any other student has experienced sexual violence or sexual harassment. Although I have to make that notification, you will control how your case will be handled, including whether or not you wish to pursue a formal complaint. The goal is to make sure that you are aware of the range of options available to you and that you have access to the resources you need.

Justice, equity, inclusion

Numerous campus resources offer support and grievance channels for students concerned about potential injustice, inequity, or exclusionary practices. The Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion provides resources for students experiencing or observing discrimination, and assists campus partners in cultivating a healthy campus climate in which all students, staff and faculty are treated respectfully and able to thrive and succeed; and everyone including current affiliates, alumni, supporters and community members is welcomed. The Office of Equity and Equal Protection (EEP) stewards the UC Systemwide Anti-Discrimination policy and manages all complaints of discrimination or harassment on the basis of protected characteristics for all community members, including students. Please consult resources at the Title IX Office (see above) to report or raise concerns about gender discrimination or harassment, violence, or bullying on the basis of gender and sexuality; the CARE Office offers additional resources for survivors of gender- and sexuality-based violence and harassment. The Arts Division is committed to powerful outcomes in the pursuit of justice, equity, and inclusion; more information about those commitments is here.

Harassment, bias, and bullying

The University of California, Santa Cruz expressly prohibits students from engaging in conduct constituting unlawful discrimination, harassment or bias. In keeping with the UCSC Principles of Community, we expect students and their guests to refrain from any acts or behaviors that are directed at other members of the campus community, and that result in unlawful discrimination, harassment or bias for an individual or group, and/or that substantially disrupt University operations or interfere with the rights of others. The campus does not seek to limit freedom of speech but rather strives to ensure that all members of the campus community are able to participate in University programs and activities to the fullest extent possible. In 2023, the University of California has strengthened its policies against bullying and retaliation; those experiencing potential mistreatment should make themselves aware of pathways available to them.

Educational Opportunity Programs

UC Santa Cruz Office of Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP) aims to provide robust support to ‘first-generation’, low-income, and socioeconomically underserved students, and other students from historically marginalized backgrounds, toward attainment of academic, professional, and personal goals, and to cultivate broad higher-education accessibility, and leadership opportunities among those students. EOP’s First Generation Student Resources offers detailed description of those forms of support, and how to seek them.

All-gender bathrooms

UC Santa Cruz is committed to the well-being of all students and cares about all students feeling safe and welcome, regardless of their gender identity, expression, and/or embodiment. The Lionel Cantú Queer Center has worked with students and campus staff to create more safe and accessible restrooms for transgender and genderqueer students, staff, faculty, alumni, and UCSC visitors. A complete list of all-gender restrooms on campus was compiled and is maintained by the Cantú Queer Center.

Counseling and Psychological Services

Many students at UCSC face personal challenges or have psychological needs that may interfere with their academic progress, social development, or emotional wellbeing. The university offers a variety of confidential services to help you through difficult times, including individual and group counseling, crisis intervention, consultations, online chats, and mental health screenings. These services are provided by staff at Counseling and Psychological Services, who welcome all students and embrace a philosophy respectful of clients’ cultural and religious backgrounds, and sensitive to differences in race, ability, gender identity and sexual orientation.

Slug Support program

College can be a challenging time for students and during times of stress it is not always easy to find the help you need. Slug Support can give help with everything from basic needs (housing, food, or financial insecurity) to getting the technology you need during remote instruction. To get started with SLUG Support, please contact the Dean of Students Office at 831-459-4446 or you may send an email to deanofstudents@ucsc.edu.

Slug Help / crisis services

For all help and support with urgent or time-sensitive matters, including questions about health and emergency services, or questions you feel are urgent but hard to define, consider starting at Slug Help’s Crisis Resolution resource. Always dial 9-1-1 in the case of an emergency.