Syllabus Checklist
A syllabus is the instructor's contract with a student. It is the document which can determine the outcome of a dispute between the instructor and the student. Careful writing is essential for a syllabus that will stand the test of an institutional or legal dispute. This checklist is designed to assist facultymembers in developing a syllabus that will stand up in such disputes. Most legal disputes between students and Harper are about students’ grades and the criteria stated in the syllabus.
General Course Information
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Coursetitle,catalognumber,sectionSemester,year
Credit hours (total, plus breakdown of lecure/lab/clinical hours)
Classdates; meetingtimes; location
Modality (online,blended,face-to-face)
If blended, whatwill beonline andwhaton-ground
Additional locations if applicable (lab, studio, etc.)
Withdrawal dates
InstructorInformation
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NameContact information:phone,email,preferredmethodforcommunication
Office location
Office hours
CourseDescription
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Course description, including prerequisite requirements and IAI designation if applicable(provided by department/catalog) / Course overviewCourse outcomes, stated in measurable terms, as listed in Curricunet / Educational/technology proficienciesexpected
Other requirementsofthedepartment/college
InstructionalandTechnologicalInformation
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Required and recommended textbooks, eBooks, and/or materials / Teaching method: lecture, discussion, group work, etc.Hardware, software or internet services required / Instructional materials available in Blackboard; online
CourseAssignmentsandAssessments
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Grading scale / *Assignment details: description of assignments and grading scaleMissed assessment policy / *Detail of how assignments align with course outcomes
Final Exam Date / *Explanation of how student work will be assessed and what feedback to expect
*Course evaluation information listed (WHEN APPLICABLE)
*Writing and style requirements
Course surveys (SOIs)
CourseCulture
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Attendance requirements (If Applicable) / What students can expect from the faculty memberAcademic Dishonesty policy / Student Expectations
• Course conduct
• Use of Technology
• Statement of Understanding
• Use of technology in class (cell phones, lap tops, etc.)
Course conduct: in class, online, privacy of course discussions, respect for others’ views
Student Code of Conduct Statement
Statement of Understanding
StudentSupportResources and Required Statements
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Students with Disabilities and Academic Accommodations / Sexual Misconduct/Title IX/HEATEqual Opportunity Statement / Helpdesk
Writing Center
Tutoring
Student Success Services
Library resources
Military and Veteran Students
WeeklyContent
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Weekly schedule of readings and assignments / *Weekly topics and goals*Assignment and test due dates
*Designates best practices that are often required for IAI panel approvals.