Syllabi

Contact your Instructional Coordinator/Program Director to request a copy of the Course Outline and department syllabi for all courses you will be teaching. The Course Outline is a formal document outlining the expectations for the course; it can also be accessed via CurricUNET. No login is needed for CurricUNET. Simply select "Courses" from the menu at the top left and choose your course.  Many departments have also developed syllabi for courses to assist with consistency across sections. You may also request from your Dean’s office copies of other instructors' syllabi from previous semesters. They can assist you in seeking permission from other instructors to share these. 

The college has also created a Syllabus Template that new faculty are strongly encouraged to use so that all necessary information is included in the syllabus document. 

TLSD Syllabus Template 

NOTE: Adult Education faculty should contact their program director to discuss syllabus development.

The list below includes the elements that are required to be in every syllabus, as stated in Article 4.31 of the ECCFA Contract

• Course

• Course Section Number (including "M" sections)

• Course Title:  Must match ACTIVE CurricUNET Course Outline

• Semester Offered

• Instructor Name

• Instructor ECC issued email address

• Instructor contact phone number

• Office Location

• Credit Hours

• Class Location (when applicable)

• Start Date

• End Date

• Class Meeting Days & Times (when applicable)

• Office Hours Inclusive of Days of the Week, Hours, and Location (including virtual hours when applicable)

• Course Requirements (to include, when applicable:  textbook, prerequisites, technology, and other as needed):  Prereqs must match ACTIVE CurricUNET Course Outline

• Course Description:  Must match ACTIVE CurricUNET Course Outline

• Course Learning Outcomes:  Must match ACTIVE CurricUNET Course Outline

• Grading Policies and Procedures

• Grading Summary (graded items and associated point values) 

• Makeup Exam and/or Late Work Policy

• Grading Scale

• Mid-term and Withdrawal Dates

• Attendance, Tardiness, and Student Illness Policy

• Behavioral Expectations

• Academic Integrity 

• IAI Designation (when applicable) 

• Safety Requirements (when applicable) 

• Topical Course Outline

• Evaluation/Assessment Methods

• Tentative Course Schedule (including general topics to be covered and relevant dates for major exams, papers, or other comparable assignments)

• A list of student services and resources, including links, on campus that support student success

What is the attendance policy? 

Be sure to clearly explain your attendance policy (chosen by the instructor or the department/program) in your course syllabus. In addition, check with your Instructional Coordinator/program director or Dean for guidance regarding instructor-specific policies used in your department. Some departments have established attendance policies. In the absence of department policies, the policy is up to each individual faculty member. Instructors should define their attendance policy within their syllabus.

How do final exams work? 

There is no formal exam week at ECC. Instructors are also not required to administer final exams, unless it is standard department practice. Check with your Instructional Coordinator/Program Director to determine if this is the case. It is expected all faculty will provide instruction to each class through the last scheduled meeting day.