Syllabi & Schedule Cards
Required Information for All Course Syllabi
Basic Information
- Course number and name
- Date (e.g., Summer 2022 or Fall)
- Instructor information:
- Name
- Email address
- Office location and phone number
- Office hours
- Textbook and other required materials
- Reference books and collateral reading
- Statement on acceptable documentation standards
- Required participation outside of regular class hours (e.g., field trips, special sessions)
- Statement on school closure (e.g., virtual learning during closures or delays)
- Special projects and instructional techniques
- Any prerequisites
Course Coverage
- Broad outline of course content
- Readings to be covered
- Daily assignments, activities, projects, etc. (Optional)
Student Learning Outcomes
- Statements of expected knowledge, skills, and dispositions upon course completion
- Outcomes should be observable and measurable
- Major courses should include at least one major SLO
- Core courses should include all SLOs for the relevant Area of Understanding
- Connections between SLOs in the catalog and in the syllabus should be clear to students
Policy Statements
- Grading policy and standards
- Relative weight of each assignment/component
- Standards for letter grades (quantitative or qualitative)
- Attendance policy
- Examination policies
- Exam dates (assessment before Week 5 is encouraged)
- Final exam (must be held unless Dean approval is obtained)
- Make-up exam policies
- Any other grade-influencing expectations (Syllabi are considered contracts)
Final Exam Policy: All courses are expected to conclude with a final exam during the assigned period. No in-class assessments worth more than 2/3 of a letter grade may occur during the last three class days before finals (labs/practica exempt).
Courses exempt from final exams (instructor discretion):
- Laboratory sections
- Advanced seminars with a major paper/project
- Performance courses requiring a recital or artistic presentation
- Internships
- Practicums
Statements to Include in Your Syllabi
- Statement on Academic Dishonesty
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Disability Services Statement (Required):
Elizabethtown College welcomes otherwise qualified students with disabilities and is committed to providing access to all courses and programs. If you have a documented disability or a new concern (e.g., concussion), please contact Disability Services. After meeting with Disability Services, meet with your instructor to discuss any needed accommodations.
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Religious Observances Statement:
The College supports individual religious practices when possible. Students should speak with instructors in advance to request arrangements and plan to make up any missed work.
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COVID-Related Expectations:
Students must follow College health and safety guidelines. Students with health concerns should contact Disability Services to discuss accommodations.
Note to Faculty: Read the disability statement aloud to each class at the start of the semester. Maintain strict confidentiality regarding any student disabilities.
Additional Information
- For religious observances and holidays, refer to the Office of the Chaplain and Religious Life calendar.
Suggested Information for Course Syllabi
Optional statements to include:
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The High Library:
The High Library (etown.edu/library) offers personalized research assistance. Librarians are available via email (ask@etown.libanswers.com), text (717-759-9178), phone (717-361-1461), or in-person. Schedule appointments at LibWizard.
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Mental Health & Counseling Resources:
Counseling Services provides free, confidential support for enrolled students. Services include individual counseling, crisis intervention, and consultation. Located in BSC Suite 216. Appointments: 717-361-1405. After-hours crisis: Campus Safety, 717-361-1111. More info at etown.edu/offices/counseling.
Resources
Review the Flexible Teaching Guide from the Teaching and Learning Design Studio for sample attendance statements and teaching resources.