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Face-to-Face Course Combined Cover Sheet & Syllabus Template

This templateis a guidethat includes all of the required elements indicated in the"Procedures for Full and Part Time Instructors.” You may edit, remove, or add sections as necessary.

There are two methods to use this template to create your accessible syllabus cover sheet and syllabus:

**Copy and Paste Method:

You can transfer text from your existing syllabus to this template with the Copy and Paste functions in Word.

  1. Save this template on your desktop.
  2. Open both your existing syllabus and this template in Word.
  3. Highlight the section of text you wish to copy within your existing syllabus, right-click on the highlighted text, and choose “Copy.”
  4. Right-Click into the corresponding location on this template that you want to replace (“Enter ___ Here” sections). Please note that text in black font is WCJC standardized and doesn’t require modification.
  5. Choose the “Merge Formatting” option. See screenshot below.
  1. Use the down arrow button, tab, or mouse click to move to the next section. Hitting “Enter” will just allow you to enter a new line of text within the same section.

**This method must be done one section at a time. You cannot copy/paste the entire document at once.

Direct Input Method:

  1. Save this template on your desktop.
  2. Select the “Enter __ Here” section you want to change and type directly over it. Text in the template will be replaced automatically. Use the down arrow button, tab, or mouse click to move to the next section. Hitting “Enter” will just allow you to enter a new line of text within the same section.

Saving Your Syllabus:

  1. Save as Word Document – Save your syllabus as a Word document for future editing and updating. This document will be the one you modify in the future.
  2. Save as PDF Document – Save your syllabus as a PDF document for uploading into Blackboard for Web Supplemented courses.

Adding, Editing, or Removing Sections:

  1. To Add a Section: Copy an existing section (including the “Enter _ Here” portion) and paste it into the location of the new section. Edit new section heading to new section name and input appropriate information into the fillable form (the “Enter _ Here” portion).
  2. To Edit a Section: Some sections of the document may not be applicable for your course. You can edit these sections if so desired. For example, you can change “Oral Presentations” to “Group Project” and input the appropriate information into the fillable form (the “Enter _ Here” portion).
  3. To Remove a Section: Simply highlight the entire section (including the “Enter _ Here” portion) and delete. Please ensure that a section is not a college requirement before removing. See “Procedures for Full and Part Time Instructors” for more information.

Important: Do not paste, or nest, a table into the document when entering your grading formula and grading scale. This will compromise the integrity of the ADA compliance of this document.

If you have questions about using this template, please contact Candi Hollier at or at extension 1522.

WCJC Student Syllabus Cover Sheet

Revised June 2017

Semester and Year / Click Here to Enter Current Semester and Year. /
CRN / Enter The CRN Number for the Course Here. /
Course Prefix, Num. and Title / Enter Information Here. For example: ENGL 1301: Composition 1. /
Instructor / Enter You Name Here. /
Telephone / Enter Your Telephone Number Here. /
Email / Webpage / Enter Your Campus Email and Faculty Webpage Here. /
Office Hours / Location / Enter Current Office Hours and Office Location Here. /
Class Days / Time / Location / Enter The Days, Time, and Room Location Here. /
CourseCatalogDescription / Enter The Catalog Description - found in the current year’s Catalog or Academic Master Syllabus – Here. /
Instructor’s Grading Formula / Enter Grading Formula Here. For example, Assignments 20%, Exams 50%, etc. /
Instructor’sGradingScale / Enter Grading Scale Here. For example, what constitutes an A, B, C, etc. /
Instructor’sAttendancePolicy / Enter Your Attendance Policy Here. /
ADA Statement / The college will make reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. Students wishing to receive accommodations must contact the Office of Disability Services,located in the Pioneer Student Center, Room 313, at the Wharton campus or by phone at (979) 532-6384. Students must request accommodations from the Office of Disability Services prior to each semester. Please note that accommodations provided are not retroactive. Additional information can be found on the web at the Office of Disability Services (opens in same window/tab). Link Address:
Misconduct Statement / Misconduct for which discipline may be administered at WCJC includes, but is not limited to, cheating, plagiarism, or knowingly furnishing false information to the college (plagiarism and cheating refer to the use of unauthorized books, notes, or otherwise securing help in a test, copying tests, assignments, reports, or term papers).
Last Day to Drop with a “W” / Enter Information – Found on the Academic Calendar – Here. /

Course Information

Prerequisites:

Enter Course Prerequisites Here. Should match GIPWE or ACGM.

General Education Core Objectives:

Enter General Education Core Objectives Here, where applicable.

Student Learner Outcomes:

Enter Student Learner Outcomes here. If using a list, please use the numbered or bulleted list options on the Home tab to maintain ADA compliance.

Required Course Materials:

Enter Required Course Materials Here.

Six Drop Rule:

Under section 51.907 of the Texas Education Code, “an institution of higher education may not permit a student to drop more than six courses, including any course a transfer student has dropped at another institution of higher education.” This statute was enacted by the State of Texas in spring 2007 and applies to students who enroll in a public institution of higher education as a first-time freshman in fall 2007 or later. There are many exceptions to this rule. Please refer to the current WCJC catalog for information.

Method of Instruction:

Enter Method of Instruction Information Here. For example, “This course consists primarily of lectures that may be supplemented with videos and other resources.

Course Requirements

Course Exams:

Enter Course Exam Information and Requirements Here.

Written Assignments:

Enter Written Assignments Information and Requirements Here.

Oral Presentations:

Enter Oral Presentation Information and Requirements Here.

Extra Credit:

Enter Extra Credit Information and Requirements Here.

“Other”:

Enter any Other Forms of Assessment Here. Remember to change the heading from “Other.”

Course Evaluation

Grading Scale:

Enter Grading Scale Here. This should clearly outline how the student’s course grade is determined. For example, state there will be 10 assignments and 4 tests, etc.

Grading Formula:

Enter Grading Formula Here. This should clearly state how the final grade will be calculated. For example, Exams 20%, Assignment Average 25%, etc.

Course Policies

Late Work & Make-Up Policy:

Enter Late Work & Make-Up Policy Information Here. For example, set a specific date for make-up exams such as the last day of class or the next date after an exam is administered.

Technology Outage Policy:

Web-Supplemented Courses: (third party platform or Blackboard) Enter Technology Outage Policy Here. This should clearly detail what the student should do if they experience technical glitches while completing work either in Blackboard or a third-party platform (stand-alone TurnItIn, etc.) or if they are experiencing problems with the WCJC website or email. For example, submit an IT Student Help Desk Ticket and/or email the instructor immediately using a working form of technology.

Cell Phone Use Policy:

Enter Cell Phone Use Policy Here.

Absentee and Tardiness Policy:

Enter Absentee and Tardiness Policy Here.

Classroom Behavior Policy:

Enter Classroom Behavior Policy Here. Policy MUST include consequences for disruption of instruction.

Academic Honesty Policy:

Enter Academic Honesty Policy Here.

Course Schedule/Topical Outline

Enter Your Course Schedule or Outline Here. Be sure to modify the “Course Schedule/Outline” section header to indicate whether it is a schedule or just an outline of course activities. If you are adding a table to this section, be sure to verify that a header row has been designated and that there are no merged or split cells.