SYLLABI

Departments should have on file a course description and guidelines for all courses that are taught on a regular basis. These guidelines should describe in a general way what the course is about. For each course, the instructor must prepare a specific syllabus explaining how the course will be taught during the semester. Copies of the syllabus should be distributed in hard copy or electronically to students on or before the first day of class, and copies should be submitted to the department chair at the time specified by the chair. The syllabus provides the basic contract between the faculty member and the student. It should be consistent with the general guidelines specified by the department. The syllabus should also include at least the following elements: instructor’s name, office number and telephone, E-mail address, and office hours; course objectives; assigned texts; attendance policy; examination policy; explanation of grading system and weighting of assignments. The syllabus will also include a brief discussion of academic integrity and indicate that students seeking accommodations for learning disabilities must first register with the Learning Support Office. See the section on "Disabilities, Students with."

VPAA 8/1/05

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