Instructor FAQ

How should I prepare for classroom discussions about difficult topics?
- Guidelines for Discussing Difficult or High-Stakes Topics (from the Center for Research on Learning & Teaching, University of Michigan)
How should I handle inappropriate or disruptive classroom dynamics?
- Navigating difficult moments (from the Derek Bok Center, Harvard University)
- Managing Hot Moments in the Classroom (by Lee Warren, Derek Bok Center, Harvard University)
How do I address comments that seem to be racist, sexist, homophobic, etc?
- Classroom dynamics (from the Derek Bok Center, Harvard University)

If you are aware of or concerned about a student experiencing sexual harassment or violence, you may want to contact the Office of Equal Opportunity at 781-736-4806 or oeo@brandeis.edu. You may also file a claim using our secure EthicsPoint online reporting portal.

Students can also report to the Dean of Students Office (781-736-3600 or deanofstudentsoffice@brandeis.edu).
Confidential resources: If you would like to discuss an incident of discrimination, harassment or sexual misconduct, but do not want to notify the University, you should contact a confidential resource:
- Student Confidential Resources
  - Prevention, Advocacy and Resource Center (PARC)
    - 781-736-3371
    - 781-736-3370 (24/7 hotline)
    - parc@brandeis.edu
  - Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC)
    - 781-736-3730
    - 781-736-3785 (after hours emergency consultation)
    - bcc@brandeis.edu (non-urgent email)
  - Brandeis Health Center
    - 781-736-3333 (for emergencies on campus - off campus call 911)
    - 781-736-3677 (for appointments) or through the secure patient portal
    - 781-239-1948 (for after hours consultation)
  - Center for Spiritual Life (781-736-3570)
  - University Ombuds
    - 781-736-2265
    - brandeisombuds@brandeis.edu
- Staff and Faculty Confidential Resources
  - Center for Spiritual Life (781-736-3570)
  - University Ombuds
    - 781-736-2265
    - brandeisombuds@brandeis.edu
  - Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
    - 800-624-5544 (available 24/7)
    - www.ndbh.com (username: brandeis university)

Are you concerned about someone in our community? Please submit an I CARE Reporting Form and the Brandeis CARE Team will work quickly to assess the options based on the information provided (when someone needs help, but not for emergencies).
Brandeis Counseling Center (BCC)
- 781-736-3730
- 781-736-3785 (after hours emergency consultation)
- bcc@brandeis.edu (non-urgent email)
Support at Brandeis has a comprehensive listing of support services.
Resilience Resources has information focused on resiliency.

The Student Accessibility Support has information on how to request academic accommodations and non-academic accommodations.
Call 781-736-3470 or email access@brandeis.edu to schedule a meeting with an accessibility specialist.

SAS offers a variety of supports, include (but not limited to):
- Academic accommodations (e.g., classroom accommodations, testing accommodations, physical accommodations, alt-format materials).
- Auxiliary aids and services (e.g., note takers, CART services, lecture recordings).
- Non-academic accommodations (e.g., housing, dietary, parking, and accessible van transportation).
- Peer support from SAS Fellows
- Introductions and referrals to other campus resources.
Accessibility Reporting Form (Includes access barriers and concerns about implementation of academic accommodations)
Web Accessibility Reporting Email (Includes inaccessible web/digital content (or materials), such as missing video captions, low-contrast text and inaccessible PDFs)

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