RESOLVED: That the Academic Senate of 好色先生, Dominguez Hills (AS CSUDH) recommend that faculty adhere to the subsequent guidelines, which supersede AA Policy 15-03 when developing course syllabi; and be it further
RESOLVED: During the first week of classes an instructor will distribute the course syllabus (electronically or physically) or post onto learning management system. Course information shall include at a minimum the following [1] and be geared to provide students with clarity about your class:
- Course title and instructor.
- The availability of the instructor outside of the class, including office hours, office location, office telephone number and email address.
- Prerequisites/co-requisites for the course.
- Course description including both catalog description and the unit value.
- Explicit notation of course modality and location of time of class meetings [2][3]
- Student learning outcomes for the course.
- Required texts and other materials.
- Required computer software/hardware capabilities.
- Computer literacy skill expectations for students enrolled in the course.
- AI statement specifying which AI tools if any are prohibited/permitted, and how AI use should be disclosed if relevant.
- Departmental Student Conduct/Dispositions when appropriate
- A tentative/planned schedule of class meetings and topics
- Policy on attendance, assignment due dates and submission of late work and missed exams. (See [2] [3])
- The instructor's grading policy including grading scale and weighted value of assignments/tests.
- Course requirements, including reading and assignments, exams and other types of assessments of student work.
- A schedule of all assignment due dates and examinations.
- If extra credit is offered, there should be a clear policy outlining its use, including a statement that it is available to all students.
RESOLVED: That at the start of the semester/session the following syllabi requirements will be automatically populated, with no action required by faculty-- on the learning management system and include the following items: 听Click or tap here to enter text.
- Welcome statement and updated each semester and/ session
- Link to Inclusive Excellence Statement (hyperlink to university approved statement)
- Antidiscrimination Statement (link to university statement)
- Link to University Academic Calendar
- Student Resources Link to existing webpage (not an exhaustive list)
- Toro Care
- Student DisAbility Resources:
- Pregnant and Parenting Students Statement
- Affinity Centers
- Health and Wellness
- Immigration
- Emergency Preparedness
- A statement that clarifies behavior expectations, as well as the consequences of disrespectful or disruptive behavior.
- A specific reference to the University Catalog's statement regarding Academic Integrity and plagiarism expectations including considerations for AI use.
- AI University Statement
- Office of Undergraduate Studies
- Graduate Studies and Research
- University anti-discrimination Statement
- Optional Syllabus Quiz; and be it further,
RESOLVED: That the ASCSUDH distribute this resolution to: President of CSUDH, Provost, Deans, AVP Faculty Affairs and Development, and Faculty.
RATIONALE: Individual course syllabi are necessary for aiding both the students' understanding and achievement of the learning outcomes and specific course information. A university or central place where updated information is monitored centrally not only reduces workload for all faculty but ensures accuracy for students.
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[1] AA 2005-25
[2] /academic-senate/resolutions/epc-25-03-flexibility-to-students-
[3] /aapm/active-policy/aa-2017-10