11.7 Course Syllabus

Approved by Academic Council

At the beginning of each semester, each faculty member will provide a course syllabus in writing to students. The course syllabus constitutes an agreement between the instructor and the student.

The course syllabus must include the following:

1. Course learning objectives, goals and description of material to be covered
2. Student responsibilities
3. All major assignments and examinations
4. A clear statement of attendance policies.
5. A clear statement of the grading policy
6. A statement that copies of student work may be retained to assess how the learning objectives of the course are being met
7. Description of violations of the honor code and a statement of procedures for handling such violations. (See 11.24)
8. Course instructors and their means of contact

11. Academic Policies and Procedures for Undergraduate Students

• 11_1 Undergraduate Admissions Policy
• 11_2 Undergraduate Financial Aid Policy
• 11_3 Academic Calendar and Class Schedule
• 11_4 Curriculum Changes
• 11_5 Class Size
• 11_6 Independent Study
• 11_7 Course Syllabus
• 11_8 Attendance Policies
• 11_9 Office Hours
• 11_10 Contact Hours in Relation to Hours of Credit
• 11_11 Final Examination Policy
• 11_12 Student Assistants
• 11_13 Academic Advising
• 11_14 Grade Policy
• 11_15 Student Programs of Study
• 11_16 Scholastic Honors
• 11_17 Academic Standing
• 11_18 Residence Requirement
• 11_19 Application for Graduation
• 11_20 Records and Transcripts
• 11_21 Class Standing
• 11_22 General Education Program
• 11_23 Experiential Learning Program
• 11_24 Honor Code
• 11_25 Policy on Computer Security for Student
• 11_26 Student Academic Grievance Policy and Procedures
• 11_27 Student Handbook
• 11_28 Summer Sessions