Board Policies
Chapter 3 - Educational Policies
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3.22 Course Syllabi

Part 1. Purpose. The course syllabus is prepared to provide students with information on the course content, course requirements, and course expectations.

Part 2. Definitions.

Subpart A. Course Outline. The course outline is the document approved by the college or university curriculum committee and shall include the course title, course description, prerequisites, total credits, lecture/lab breakdown, and student learning outcomes.

Subpart B. Course Syllabus. The course syllabus is a document that contains the elements of the corresponding course outline, standards for evaluation of student learning, and additional information which reflects the creative work of the faculty member.

Part. 3. Dissemination to Students. Each college and university shall establish institutional procedures which assure that each student enrolled in a course shall be provided a course syllabus within a maximum of one week from the first class meeting. When courses are offered in a condensed format, the time frame for distribution of the syllabus shall be adjusted accordingly.

Part 4. Dissemination to College or University Administration. The faculty member shall, upon request, provide a copy of the current course syllabus to the college or university administration according to institutional procedures.

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Date of Implementation:	7/01/98,
Date of Adoption:	6/17/98,
Date & Subject of Revisions: 6/19/02 - Adds Part 1. Purpose, Part 2. Definitions and Part 4. Dissemination to College or University Administration Click here for additional 3.22 HISTORY