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To ensure that all students receive consistent information on these important topics, faculty should include each statement in their course materials exactly as written, without modification or alteration, regardless of course or instructional modality. 

The American with Disabilities (ADA)

Howard University is dedicated to fostering an accessible, inclusive, and supportive learning environment for all students. We are committed to ensuring that students with documented disabilities receive equal access to all course activities. If you require accommodations, please reach out to the Office of Student Accessibility (OSA) to discuss your needs in a confidential setting. The OSA is responsible for determining reasonable accommodations in both classroom and clinical settings. Please note that accommodations should be requested at the beginning of each semester and cannot be applied retroactively. To request accommodations, contact the OSA via email at accessibility@howard.edu or visit https://studentaffairs.howard.edu/Accessibility for more information.

Statement on Sex and Gender-Based Discrimination, Harassment and Violence

Howard University’s Policy Prohibiting Sex and Gender Based Discrimination, Sexual Misconduct and Retaliation (https://secretary.howard.edu/resources/policy-prohibiting-sex-and-gender-based-discrimination-sexual-misconduct-and-retaliation) (aka, the Title IX Policy) prohibits discrimination, harassment, and violence based on sex, gender, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or marital status. With the exception of certain employees designated as confidential, note that all Howard University employees – including all faculty members – are required to report any information they receive regarding known or suspected prohibited conduct under the Title IX Policy to the Title IX Office (TitleIX@howard.edu or 202-806-2550), regardless of how they learn of it.

For confidential support and assistance, you may contact the Interpersonal Violence Prevention Program (202-836-1401) or the University Counseling Service (202-806-7540). To learn more about your rights, resources, and options for reporting and/or seeking confidential support services (including additional confidential resources, both on and off campus), visit titleix.howard.edu.

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Howard University considers your mental health and self-care as important aspects of your academic success. 988 is an important crisis resource and available 24/7/365. At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line, they understand that life's challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you're facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns, or just need someone to talk to, caring counselors are there for you. You are not alone. Call, text, or chat using 988.

Calls and texts are routed through a nationwide network of local crisis centers, where trained crisis counselors provide confidential support and can connect individuals with additional resources when needed. This is a nationwide number that can be used for people in crisis to connect with suicide prevention and mental health crisis counselors and provide you with free, one-on-one assistance. Of course, we also encourage you to connect with your assigned academic advisor or the university counseling center for needed support as well.

Faculty are also recommended to include the university's AI policy:

https://secretary.howard.edu/resources/ai-policy.

Greetings Faculty, 

If you have not done so already, please enroll and complete CETLA's Learning Management Systems Essentials Course (required for all HU Faculty) and the Best Practices in Distance Learning Course (required for any HU Faculty assigned as instructor of record for any course modality that is not a traditional in-person course). Thank you for your continued commitment to excellence in teaching, learning, and assessment. 

Attention: Please Review Carefully
Learning Management System (LMS) Assistance – Canvas Support

The Center for Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Assessment (CETLA) provides support to Faculty, Department Chairs, and Deans with the following Canvas-related matters:

1. Requests to add Instructors or TAs to courses
2. Requests to merge courses
3. Requests to create Organizations in Canvas
4. Instructional support, including:
   • Setting up exams
   • Using the Grade Center
   • Integrating Echo360
   • Scheduling web conferencing sessions (via Zoom or Microsoft Teams)
   • Other academic and instructional strategies

Please email cetlasupport@howard.edu directly for assistance with any of the four areas listed above. To ensure timely processing, Your request should include all pertinent details related to your specific request, including the following recommended information:

• Full name of the Instructor or TA
• Institutional (Howard) email address
• Role (Instructor or TA)
• Course name and course ID
• Term (e.g., Fall 2025)
• Employee or Student ID

Important: Be sure to copy an academic administrator (such as your Department Chair and/or Academic Dean) on the request.
Requests will not be processed without the appropriate academic leadership copied.

Important Notes:

• CETLA cannot manually add courses or assign Instructors of Record in Canvas. This must be done by academic administrators through Banner/BisonHub.
• CETLA does not provide support for technical or access-related issues, including:
  • SSO (Single Sign-On) or login issues
  • HU email access
  • Canvas courses not appearing
  • User access errors or credential problems

For technical support, please contact Enterprise Technology Services (ETS) at:
📧 huhelpdesk@howard.edu

To obtain access to BisonHub, please reach out to your Department Chair.