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Course Syllabus Policy

Course instructors must provide to students in writing within one week after the start of classes a syllabus containing at minimum the following:

  1. The instructor’s name, office address, office telephone number or other contact information, and in person and/or electronic office hours;
  2. Information on required course materials, projected course content and assignments, including the approximate number and submission dates of papers, projects, and examinations;
  3. An explanation of course policies and requirements including grading and attendance policies;
  4. A list of learning outcomes, including those from the model course outline, the course is intended to achieve;
  5. Additional student learning outcomes for courses that satisfy one or more General Education category or the Advanced Writing Requirement (AWR).
  6. The University Honor Code Statement: “It is expected that all students enrolled in this class support the letter and the spirit of the Academic Honesty Policy as stated in the Academic Catalog.”; and
  7. The Student Accommodations Statement: “SUNY Plattsburgh is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for all persons with disabilities. If you are a student with a disability that may have an impact on your work in this class and require academic or other accommodations, please contact the Accessibility Resources Office (ARO) on the first floor of Feinberg Library 127, call 518-564-3844 or email [email protected]. You may also Request Accommodations from the Accommodate portal and a representative will contact you directly. To utilize specific accommodations you must certify with this office prior to accommodations being provided.”
  8. Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Courses Statement: Instructors must include a clear statement in their syllabus describing the level of permission granted for AI use. Please see the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence in Courses Policy for more details and examples. 
  9. Syllabi must be consistent with the model course outline on file in the department office or the dean’s office.

Note: NYSED expectations for elements of syllabi can be found within the Program Registration Guidance Documents, Department Expectations: Curriculum.

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