Faculty Syllabus Guidelines

In reviewing your proposal, the UCCC will be looking at the course syllabus for information in the categories listed below. If a syllabus already exists for the course, that syllabus may be submitted if it contains the necessary information.

If you would like additional information about how to develop a syllabus for your class, we encourage you to go the Excellence in Teaching website. In the near future you will be able to access the "Syllabus Handbook: Constructing a Learning-Centered Syllabus". (ETP link)

Information needed by UCCC to evaluate proposals for new and revised courses

Information about Instructor (if instructor is known)

• Name

• Contact information: office location, phone number, email address, office hours, etc.

Course Information

• Course number, section, title

• List of all required reading, writing, homework, viewing, listening, etc. assignments and materials

• Course description, prerequisites

• Unique class procedures/structures, such as web-based or web-assisted, cooperative exercises, panel presentations, case study methods, class journals or learning logs, attendance at events outside of class, etc.

• Course objectives and/or learning outcomes

Schedule Information/Course Calendar

• Topics outline or course calendar

• Approximate schedule of exams and due dates of graded assignments, e.g., homework, quizzes, papers, projects.

Grading Criteria and Standards

• Description of course requirements, e.g., exams, quizzes, projects, papers AND the proportion each counts toward the final grade. If class participation and/or attendance are factored in, explain how these are evaluated.

• Grading scale and standards, including statement on whether or not plus/minus grading will be used, policies regarding late work and make-up exams. (Board of Regents grading policy link)

• A statement on Academic Dishonesty (sample statements).

Additional Components

• Statement concerning arrangements for those with disabilities (link)

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