APPENDIX C: SYLLABUS TEMPLATE - jyukawa

1 31 A PP EN DI X C: S Y L L A B U S TEM PL A T E ST. CATHERINE UNIVERSITY NAME OF PROGRAM / DEPARTMENT Course Number/Title/CRN Semester (Fall or Spring) 201X (note as of Jan 2013 Winter Semester is renamed as Spring ) Important Notes: We offer this TEMPLATE to assist you in complying with SCU standard SYLLABUS requirements (as dictated by HLC, UFAC, SCAC). You may use other formats, but many of the following components constitute a complete SYLLABUS . Optional (recommended) SYLLABUS components are also presented on the TEMPLATE to improve your SYLLABUS , or to assist you in SYLLABUS development. Additionally, each semester it is important that you archive your SYLLABUS (via Kateway>Faculty>Post Your SYLLABUS ). This archive is a permanent record of the course proceedings. -Yellow highlighted, italicized items are usually removed or customized when SYLLABUS is prepared for student distribution.

2 Examples are provided in several categories to assist you in your SYLLABUS development. - Italicized items with blue highlighting are optional. DAYS/TIME COURSE IS OFFERED: CREDIT HOURS: XX Semester Hours CONTACT HOURS: Example: 15 Lecture, 45 Lab, 30 Clinical, and/or 25 Simulation PRE-REQUISITE: (Courses that must be taken prior to this upper-level course) CO-REQUISITE: (Courses that must be taken the same term as this course) PRE-REQUISITE WITH CONCURRENCY: (Courses that may be taken prior to OR at the same time as this course) RECOMMENDED: (Courses that are not required prerequisites but may better prepare the student for this course) FACULTY NAME: CONTACT INFORMATION: OFFICE HOURS: CATALOG DESCRIPTION: Copy directly from the current version of the SCU catalog. COURSE GOALS: Broad general course intentions; intangible abstract outcomes which are difficult to objectively measure appreciate, value, understand or know.

3 1. 2. 3. 4. 32 LEARNING OUTCOMES (OR OBJECTIVES): Narrow, precise, concrete, tangible, objectively measureable outcomes. NOTE: Programs that need flexibility in this format to meet accreditation requirements can modify the TEMPLATE accordingly. However, it is important to recognize that EPC and SCU Assessment Committee require a direct link/association exist between student learning objectives and methods of assessment be a highly visible component of the SYLLABUS . Example Student Learning Outcomes (or Objectives) Upon successful completion of this course, you will be able to: Instructional Strategy*(optional item) Teaching strategies and tactics used to facilitate learning. Method of Assessment Outcome measurement tool 1. EXAMPLE: Identify errors in an essay. EXAMPLE: Discussion, cooperative learning, simulation EXAMPLE: Written exam, demonstration, and essay 2.

4 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 33 TEACHING/LEARNING ACTIVITIES: Example: Instructional/facilitation methods include lecture, skills laboratory sessions, case-study learning, group discussion/inquiry/projects, and independent study and includes a variety of evaluation methods. TEXTBOOKS AND OTHER REQUIRED MATERIALS: Provide Title, ISBN LEARNING RESOURCES: Example: Please go to the D2L course site for course announcements and course learning resources, including course documents, websites related to course content, etc. Please check D2L daily. GRADING POLICIES: Grading scale for add course # is as follows: Examples: (NOTE: some programs may not make use of the full range of grading options ( graduate programs) 100 - = A = A- = B+ = B = B- = C+ = C = C- = D+ = D < = F OR A 95-100% A- 93-94% B+ 90-92% B 87-89% B- 85-86% C+ 82-84% C 78-81% C- 75-77% D+ 73-74% D 70-72% F 69% or less 2.)

5 Include grading policies and policy for make-up exams. Example: Assignments that are late (unexcused) will be docked 10% for each academic day it is late. In the case of an excused absence, make-up of course requirements ( exams, quizzes, practical exam, papers, ) must be scheduled at a mutually convenient time. It is the student's responsibility to arrange a make-up schedule with the course instructor(s) PRIOR to the absence. In the case of an unexcused absence, make-up of course requirements that were missed must be completed by the student within three (3) school days of their original date. If not completed within this timeframe, the total point value of the course requirement is forfeited. 34 INCOMPLETE GRADE: (from catalog do not edit) A grade of incomplete is given only when unusual circumstances deem it appropriate.

6 Ordinarily, such circumstances would involve matters that are not wholly within your control, such as illness. If you wish to receive an incomplete grade you must complete a Petition for Incomplete Grade form (available online) no later than the last day of the term in which course requirements are due. You must be making satisfactory progress in the course and you must have completed 75% of the course at the time the petition is filed. Incompletes are awarded at the instructor s discretion. If granted, the normal deadline for completion of the work is no more than eight weeks after the last day of classes in the session or sub-session in which the course is offered. The instructor may establish a due date after the normal deadline if you request it and special circumstances warrant it. The instructor will submit an alternate grade that will automatically be recorded if you do not complete the requirements for the course by the deadline.

7 If you complete the course requirements in the time allotted, the instructor must submit the final grade by the deadline. Extensions to the due date originally agreed to by you and your instructor must be approved by the appropriate academic dean. REQUIRED EVALUATION ACTIVITIES PERCENTAGE OF GRADE Example: Assignments % (list assignments) Quiz 1 % Quiz 2 % Final exam % Final Essay % TOTAL 100% Optional: Can include descriptions of assessment activities/assignments; can use table to link evaluation activities to course goals/objectives STUDENT ATTENDANCE EXPECTATIONS: EPC Policy: (Use this policy to craft your attendance statement) St. Catherine University defines attendance as participating in the faculty and student interaction required by the course. The manner of participation used for attendance is defined by the format of the course.

8 For online courses, attendance means following the communication requirements and due dates on the SYLLABUS . For in-class learning, attendance means that (1) students are expected to arrive at class on time and stay for the duration of the class; and (2) students, whether present or not, are responsible for in-class content. For hybrid courses, students must follow both the online and in-class attendance requirements. For individualized study ( independent study, directed study, research credits), communication during the first week is required to establish attendance. Failure to attend, for any reason, may be taken into account in the evaluation of the student's work. Each instructor will include the attendance/participation policy in the course SYLLABUS . It is not required that attendance be reported throughout the semester.

9 However, it is required that registered students attend the first day of class, or first week for online/individualized study/off campus courses that do not meet on a specific day. Regular class attendance (for in-class), or online communication (for online learning) is expected of all students. Students who do not attend the first day/first week of class will be withdrawn from the course by the Registrar s Office. Faculty who elect to take attendance have the option to request course withdrawal for students who do not attend the class for 14 consecutive calendar days. Under all other circumstances, the student must initiate withdrawal from a course. Even if a student does not attend class meetings or does not log into the online course, the student remains financially responsible for paying tuition for the course, up to the date of formal 35 withdrawal.

10 The academic calendars on the University's website contain the add, drop and withdrawal deadlines. ACCOMMODATIONS: Use one or the other depending on the location of your course For St. Paul campus: Saint Catherine University is committed to equal access for all and recognizes that disability is an aspect of diversity. The University s goal is to create learning environments that are usable, equitable, inclusive and welcoming. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to the learning environment, accurate assessment or your achievement, please contact the Resources for Disabilities office as soon as possible. Access Consultants can be reached in the O Neill Center at 651-690-6563 to discuss academic adjustments or accommodations. For Minneapolis campus: Saint Catherine University is committed to equal access for all and recognizes that disability is an aspect of diversity.