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Plagiarism \u2013 presenting someone else\u2019s ideas as your own, either verbatim or recast in your own words \u2013 is a serious academic offense with serious consequences. Please familiarize yourself with the discussion of plagiarism in SCampus in Part B, Section 11, \u201cBehavior Violating University Standards\u201d\u00a0policy.usc.edu\/scampus-part-b<\/a>. Other forms of academic dishonesty are equally unacceptable. See additional information in SCampus and university policies on scientific misconduct,\u00a0policy.usc.edu\/scientific-misconduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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\n Counseling and Mental Health – (213) 740-9355 \u2013 24\/7 on call<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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Free and confidential mental health treatment for students, including short-term psychotherapy, group counseling, stress fitness workshops, and crisis intervention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Relationship and Sexual Violence Prevention Services (RSVP) – (213) 740-9355(WELL), press \u201c0\u201d after hours \u2013 24\/7 on call<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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studenthealth.usc.edu\/sexual-assault<\/a><\/p>\n

Free and confidential therapy services, workshops, and training for situations related to gender-based harm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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titleix.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Information about how to get help or help someone affected by harassment or discrimination, rights of protected classes, reporting options, and additional resources for students, faculty, staff, visitors, and applicants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n Reporting Incidents of Bias or Harassment – (213) 740-5086 or (213) 821-8298<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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usc-advocate.symplicity.com\/care_report<\/a><\/p>\n

Avenue to report incidents of bias, hate crimes, and microaggressions to the Office of Equity and Diversity |Title IX for appropriate investigation, supportive measures, and response.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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dsp.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Support and accommodations for students with disabilities. Services include assistance in providing readers\/notetakers\/interpreters, special accommodations for test taking needs, assistance with architectural barriers, assistive technology, and support for individual needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n USC Campus Support and Intervention – (213) 821-4710<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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campussupport.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Assists students and families in resolving complex personal, financial, and academic issues adversely affecting their success as a student.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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\n USC\u2019s Culture Journey – (213) 740-8258<\/a>\n <\/h3>\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n \n
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culturejourney.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

USC\u2019s Culture Journey is a university-wide initiative to explore our values, align the supportive behaviors that bring those values to life and develop opportunities to improve our systems and processes. Together we are shaping our culture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n

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emergency.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

Emergency assistance and avenue to report a crime. Latest updates regarding safety, including ways in which instruction will be continued if an officially declared emergency makes travel to campus infeasible.<\/p>\n

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ombuds.usc.edu<\/a><\/p>\n

A safe and confidential place to share your USC-related issues with a University Ombuds who will work with you to explore options or paths to manage your concern.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n <\/div>\n\n\n \n <\/div>\n\n \n <\/div>\n \n\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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Department of American Studies & Ethnicity<\/h3>\n \n \n
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Located in Kaprielian Hall on the University Park campus, ASE faculty, graduate students, and staff are available to assist you with information and resources about our academic programs and research specialties.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n \n

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