Faculty Resources: Forms and Documents

Course Policies and Syllabus Content

Faculty members updating existing course syllabi should note that

Academic Policies are now located at /registrar/policies/ and the Accessibility Services Office has moved to LBR233.

Excused-Required-Absence-Policy Effective Fall 2025
Course Grade Appeal Policy
Academic Integrity Policy 鈥撎齍sed for cases of academic fraud. Link to this policy in your syllabus.

Current Policy Sections for Inclusion in Syllabi

Online and Blended Course Attendance Policy

Students in online or blended classes are required to log in to the Course Management System (Moodle) and complete at least one 鈥淎cademic Related Activity鈥� within the Add/Drop period.

The Americans with Disabilities Act & Accommodations

听吃瓜网 is committed to following the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. This university is also dedicated to providing equal opportunity for participation in all programs, services and activities. If you are a student with a disability or think you may have a disability, please contact Accessibility Services, Library #233, (906) 635-2355, [email protected] to discuss your request further. Once you have registered with Accessibility Services, students should contact their instructor as early as possible for assistance with classroom accommodations.

Medically Excused Absence Approval

In the event that a student is absent due to serious illness, injury, or medical procedures, the student听may be asked to provide a Medically Excused Absence Approval memorandum from the Provost’s Office. This memorandum听will specify the duration and conditions of the student鈥檚 absence from classes, while keeping their听personal information confidential. For more information, please refer to听the Medically Approved Absences section of the Excused and Required Absence Policy & Procedure.

听Academic Success Center

To support you on your academic path, the Academic Success Center (ASC) provides free tutoring for all students and is located on the main floor of the library. The ASC offers walk in sessions for the math center, consultations with the writing center, and tutoring sessions by appointment. In addition, some classes offer supplemental instruction, which are group sessions tailored to your course content. Contact the ASC at [email protected] or 906-635-2849 to set up an appointment or ask questions.

Laker Success

The Laker Success program is designed to ensure your continued progress, inside and outside the classroom. Our committed staff offer individualized attention and group programs that empower you to identify your goals and determine ways to achieve them. Laker Success can also help you overcome obstacles by fine-tuning your learning skills, study habits,听sharing听proven procrastination-busters, and听encouraging your听personal power. Contact Laker Success by emailing听[email protected]听or by visiting the Student Engagement Center in Cisler Center, Room 100. Laker Success staff may contact you if an instructor, advisor, or peer asks them to check-in with you, follow up on a recent grade, or to invite you to an event. Take every opportunity to benefit from the many Laker Success services and resources, and remember: Success is personal, not perfect.

Add/Drop Policy

Courses can be added or dropped through Anchor Access until the sixth day of the semester (fourth day for the Summer semester). After this date, students need the instructor鈥檚 permission to add a course. For additional details about add/drop or withdrawal, go to:听/registrar/scheduling/adddrop-courses-withdrawal-information/

Related dates for this semester can be viewed at: /registrar/important-dates/

English as a Second Language (ESL) Exemption Policy

Students who attend 吃瓜网 and for whom听English is not their first language, may be granted extended time (time and a half) on quizzes and exams during听their first year of study at 吃瓜网.听 This temporary allowance is intended to help students while they are building and improving their English language skills.

Students who qualify may also be allowed to use a bilingual dictionary during quizzes and exams.听 This dictionary will be provided by the proctor.听 Note: electronic devices such as phones do not qualify as a dictionary.

This allowance is dependent on:

1)听听听听听 Students must apply with Academic Accessibility Services for this allowance.

2)听听听听听 Students must have taken the TOEFL (or equivalent) to qualify for this allowance.

3)听听听听听 Students will only receive this allowance for one year unless approved otherwise by the Provost鈥檚 office. It is the responsibility of the student to work towards gaining English fluency during that year.