Course Syllabus

Example Syllabus

This is example syllabus template you can create using Design Tools content blocks. See the Design Tools overview for more details. 

 Course Description

Locate your course description here, https://www.lakelandcollege.edu/academic-programs/find-course-descriptions/ 

Credit hours: [Include both lecture and laboratory credits if the course is a lab course]

Pre-Requisite Information: [See course outline or catalog] Course number, title, IAI number (if available)]

Classroom location: [Campus, building room]

 Course Objectives

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

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 Instructor Information

Name: [May include credentials, link to employee directory, professional web site, etc.] 

Office Location: [Enter information about your campus office with full name of the building, room location. Indicate if you teach remotely or do not have a campus office.]

Office Hours: Enter office hours or how to arrange appointments.]

Email: [Enter electronic mail preferences.]

Phone Number: [Enter office phone number. You may want to enter department office contact information for students to use in case of an emergency.]

 Required Supplies

Insert content here.

 Schedule of Topics and Assignments

Insert content here.

 Distribution of Grades

[If you are weighted grades, include how final score will be calculated. Make sure it matches how assignment groups are setup in Canvas.]

 Instructor Classroom Policies

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Attendance

[Describe policy on attendance.]

Missing a Test

[Describe policy on missing a test.]

Late Work

[Describe policy on late work.]

 Academic Integrity

At Lake Land College, it is assumed that students will honor the tradition of academic honesty. As such, students have the responsibility to be fully knowledgeable of the Academic Integrity Code, produce their own work, and encourage academic honesty among their fellow students.

For a description of what is considered to be academic dishonesty, please review the Academic Integrity Code available in the online Student Handbook and Right to Know. If you have questions regarding the College’s policy specifically related to this course, please do not hesitate to ask.

 Dress code

Insert content here.

 Classroom Conduct

Class discussions, papers, pictures, video, and any other student-created work for a course are all considered official course content. Student work, including papers, discussions, quizzes, assignments, etc., must be confined to the classroom (either on-campus or virtual) and should not be shared outside the classroom without the express permission of the student who created it. Students should respect the privacy of person-to-person or person-to-class communication in all forms. Violating student privacy may result in removal from the course. Significant or repeated violations may result in disciplinary action. This standard is pursuant to Board Policies 07.28.01 (Student Code of Conduct and Disciplinary Procedures) and 11.15 (Acceptable Technology Use).

 Help Desk Support

The Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) department offers technical support. You can contact the helpdesk at 217-234-5261 or helpdesk@lakelandcollege.edu for any technical problems related to the courses you are taking at Lake Land College.

Information Systems and Services is located in Virgil Learning Resource Center/Library (See Maps for directions.) in the lower level. ISS welcomes walk-in campus support Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm during the spring and fall semesters. During the summer the college is open from Monday - Thursday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Personal WiFi hotspot devices called MiFis and computers can be checked out at the Circulation Desk of the Virgil H. Judge Learning Resource Center/Library (Links to an external site.). Contact 217-234-5367 or libcirc@lakelandcollege.edu to set up an appointment.

If you have any difficulties using Canvas, you can contact the Information Systems and Services (Links to an external site.) at information above or directly in Canvas click the Help link in the global navigation to the left. Choose Report a problem to create a ticket. Be prepared to give a detailed description of your problem when filling out the form for the ticket. Please don't hesitate to ask for help.

• • • How do I get help with Canvas as a student?
    • Canvas Tutorial site - on demand support with guides and video tutorials

 Accessibility Statement

Lake Land College is committed to creating a learning environment that meets the needs of its diverse student body. This means that all students, including students with disabilities, are provided equal and equitable access to all course and classroom materials.

As your instructor, I am dedicated to ensuring that my students have the resources and opportunities you need to succeed. My goal is to deliver course materials that are accessible for all students - including those using assistive technologies or with different learning needs. Please let me know if you find any of the course documents inaccessible or difficult to interact with so that we can work together to improve accessibility and usability for all.

I am always open to suggestions….

ADA Compliance Statement 

Canvas conforms to the W3C's Web Accessibility Initiative Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WAI WCAG) 2.0 AA and Section 508 guidelines.

• What are the Canvas accessibility standards? 

 Basic Needs

Any student who has difficulty affording groceries or accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, and believes this may affect their performance in the course, is urged to contact the Counseling Services for support. Students can also view Services & Resources page for more details. Furthermore, please notify me if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable me to guide you to available resources.

 Health Services

Lake Land College is committed to ensuring the safety of the college community while providing the best possible learning experience for students. Students with health concerns should immediately notify their instructor(s). Students with prolonged illness should contact the college nurse, in accordance with Board Policy 07.43 (Health Services), at 217-234-5276 or healthservices@lakelandcollege.edu.      

 INSTRUCTOR IS SAFE ZONE-TRAINED 

Safe Zone was created to address the concerns of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and ally community at Lake Land College and the surrounding area, Safe Zone is a way to reach out to these students and welcome them in all areas of the LLC community. Safe Zones are areas on and around campus where supportive people provide information and work toward the elimination of myths, misconceptions, and stereotypes.