All credit courses must have written course syllabi (document). Faculty shall supply syllabi to students enrolled in their courses within the first five (5) days of the instructional quarter. A syllabus may be supplied either in printed form or in pdf form, through the Canvas learning management system.

Per Policy 6100, each course syllabus must include the following:

Course name and number, classroom location and related labs, class meeting time, Instructor's name, office number, telephone extension, email address, and office hours
Major student learning objectives for the course in compliance with appropriate learning outcomes
Statement of the official published, recommended, and/or required prerequisites

Required text, supplementary materials and other possible supplies or activities requiring student expenditures

If applicable, assignment schedules, an approved informed consent statement for any and all human subjects activities and requirements for laboratory, clinical, studio, library/media, performances and/or related course activities
Brief description of all major assignments, including due dates
Date, time and place of the final examination in accordance with the final examination schedule as published in the quarterly Class Schedule and an important dates link

Information about class contingency plans when the campus is closed (compliant with Policy #6030, Suspended Operations)
Definition and consequences of cheating and plagiarism in compliance with the applicable Washington Administrative Codes (WACs) and campus policy (compliant with Policy #5030, Dishonesty in Academics)
Instructor Grading Policy (compliant with Policy #6020, Grades)

A Students with Disabilities policy per federal law re: the Americans with Disabilities Act advising students of their rights under this law and contact information for the Services for Students with Disabilities Office (compliant with Policy #5114, Reasonable Accommodation of Students with Disabilities)

Sample Syllabi

Eng 102 Standard Syllabus Sample.docx

Women in U.S. History Winter 2015 Syllabus

Sample Accessible Syllabus- NUTR 101

Optional additional statements, that can be included in a syllabus

Syllabus statement for the Counseling Center

The Counseling Center provides free, confidential and professional counseling services, resources, and referral to support the academic and personal success, health, and well-being of our students and campus community.

Students often visit the Counseling Center to discuss a wide variety of topics: depression, anxiety, relationship concerns, and stress management; indecision about major or career path; and academic concerns such as failing grades, struggling with a subject, or managing a learning disability. The Center also supports students who may be feeling suicidal or in crisis.

Learn more at the Counseling Center!

FOSS – 5245 | 206-546-4594 | www.shoreline.edu/counseling-center

Need support when we are not available? For 24/7 emergency counseling, referral, or assistance please contact:

King County: Crisis Clinic (24-Hour Crisis Line) 866-427-4747

Snohomish County: Volunteers of America 24-Hour Crisis Line 800-584-3578

Crisis Text Line: Text 741741

911 (for immediate health-related emergency)

Syllabus statement for eLearning

eLearning Services provides dedicated online advising for students who are pursuing their transfer degree completely or partially online. Advising is a process based on a close student-advisor relationship intended to help students achieve their educational, career and personal goals through the use of college and community resources. Online advising will provide foundational knowledge regarding how to complete a degree and prepare for university transfer. Students will get in-depth assistance with academic planning, course registration and getting connected to campus resources.

In addition, eLearning Services offers SmarterMeasure a survey that quantifies and identifies a student’s readiness to take an online course. It is an opportunity for eLearning Services to follow-up directly with each student, gather feedback, offer support, and highlight certain services. Specifically, we refer them to our open Canvas course entitled “Ready for Online Learning?” for additional tips and strategies on how to be a successful online learner.

To schedule an appointment (via phone or web conferencing), please contact 206-546-4559. For questions or more information, please contact Jordan Lee, jlee@shoreline.edu.

Syllabus statement for Services for Students with Disabilities

Students with physical or learning disabilities have the right to request and receive reasonable accommodations to ensure access to programs and facilities at Shoreline Community College. To receive reasonable accommodations, students are responsible for requesting accommodations and documenting the nature and extent of their disability in a timely manner. Students should direct their requests for accommodation to:

Student Accessibility Services in the FOSS building, 2nd floor, room 5226

Phone (206) 546-4545

TTY (206) 546-4520

e-mail sas@shoreline.edu

For more information regarding accommodations, see the College Policy #5114

Syllabus statement for Tutoring Services

Tutoring Services provides students with free one-on-one tutoring support for any Shoreline Community College classes. We also host drop-in learning centers, including the Biology/Chemistry Learning Center, the Physics Learning Center and the Business Technology & eLearning Center (schedules and availability vary). For more information, to request a tutor, or to apply to become a tutor, please visit our office in Library 4228, email pttutors@shoreline.edu, call 206-546-4776, or check out our webpage: www.shoreline.edu/tutoring.

The college also provides students with free online tutoring in a variety of courses through the Western eTutoring Consortium: http://www.shoreline.edu/twls/etutoring.aspx (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site..

Free Online Tutoring: SCC students have access to three types of online tutoring in 15 subjects: Live (Synchronous) Tutoring, Offline Questions, and the Online Writing Lab.

For access, go to www.etutoring.org. (1) Click the red “Login” button. (2) In pull-down menu select Western eTutoring Consortium. (3) Then select Shoreline Community College and follow the login directions.

Syllabus statement for the Writing and Learning Studio

Version #1:

Go to The Writing & Learning Studio for free, friendly help with writing, reading, and learning strategies. Studio learning assistants can help you understand the requirements of academic writing and work with you while you draft, revise, and/or edit your papers. You can also get tips for improving your reading and study strategies. No appointment is necessary. For more

information visit the studio website at http://shoreline.edu/twls/.

Location: SCC Library, Floor 3, Room 4301

Hours: TBD

Monday-Thursday: TBD

Version #2:

Get free one-to-one assistance with any writing project in The Writing & Learning Studio. No appointment is necessary. Visit the studio website for hours and more information:

http://shoreline.edu/twls. Location: SCC Library, Floor 3, Room 4301

Syllabus statement for the Public Speaking Center

The Shoreline Community College Public Speaking Center (PSC) offers peer-to-peer coaching for a variety of oral communication situations from practicing conversational English to working on interview skills to prepping for class presentations. It is a space to refine presentation skills, ask questions, and practice speaking in front of a live audience. The PSC is staffed by student volunteer coaches so appointments must be scheduled in advance.

To schedule an appointment online: http://goo.gl/rDd8Ge

Website: http://www.shoreline.edu/apply-and-aid/learning-support-centers/public-speaking.aspx

Email: psc@shoreline.edu

PSC location: room 1530

Appointments are available at various times (subject to volunteer coach availability) Monday-Friday 8am-3pm.

Basic Needs Security statement

(source: blog post on the value of adding this to your syllabus)

Any student who faces challenges securing their food or housing and believes this may affect their performance in the course is urged to contact Advising or Student Life for support in finding resources. Furthermore, please notify the professor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable them to provide any resources that she may possess.