The Basics
Information and resources you need to get started preparing a syllabus at UAA:

 - UAA Policies and Student Responsibilities 

 - Course Content Guides

 - Academic Success and Support Considerations

 - Additional Resources

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UAA Policies and Student Responsibilities


Faculty Handbook - The faculty handbook states that a course syllabus will be given to each student at the first class meeting. The syllabus shall explain the teacher's expectations of students, the grading criteria that will be followed, the extent of the material to be covered, the class objectives, the attendance policy, and a bibliography.


The 2007-2008 UAA Course Catalog includes the approved degree programs, courses, policies, and procedures of UAA. It also provides general information about the University and student life. Catalog may requires you to have Adobe Acrobat Reader 7.0 or higher.

Chapter 5: Student Freedom, Rights & Responsibilities Chapter 5 covers UAA's academic integrity, FERAL, and other student conduct policies.

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Course Content Guides (CCG)

are available in PDF format for all active UAA credit courses at:
 Curriculum Action Requests (CAR) & Course Content Guides

A course content guide should be provided to the faculty by the department chair for the appropriate course the faculty member is scheduled to teach.

The CG should provide the following information to begin your syllabus preparation:
College or School
Course Subject
Course Number
Number of credits/CU’s and Contact Hours
Course Program
Title
Grading Basis
Course Description
Course Prerequisite(s)/Test Score(s)/ Cornetist(s)/ Registration Restriction(s) Course Fee 
Instructional goals
Student outcomes

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UAA offers many academic services that students may not know about. Providing a link to the main support network can be helpful. Academic & Multicultural Student Services

 
Students Who Experience Disabilities
At the University of Alaska Anchorage, providing equal opportunities for students who experience disabilities is a campus-wide responsibility and commitment. Students who experience disabilities are an important part of our student body. Disability Support Services is responsible for coordinating support services for UAA students who experience disabilities. They offer a wide variety of resources for both students and faculty. 

Syllabus Statement To inform students of this department, it is recommended that the following be included in your first-class-session announcements and on your syllabus:
"If you experience a disability and would like information about support services, contact Disability Support Services, located in RH 105 at 786-4530."
Including a link to the DSS homepage is also recommended.
http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/dss/information/index.cfm

Academic Honesty
It is recommended that you state the University or your department's formal policy on plagiarism and define plagiarism as it applies to your course. See the Student Code of Conduct for definitions and UAA policies. Chapter 5: Student Freedom, Rights & Responsibilities 

Additional resources and information for faculty on the issue of plagiarism is under construction. If you have questions or additional ideas for resources, please e-mail Lori at lori@uaa.alaska.edu.

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Additional Resources

Designing a Course and Preparing a Syllabus 
This module provides resources for instructors about how to communicate their course organization to students in a graphic syllabus. Included in this module are coordinating PowerPoint, worksheets, examples, and a 2 part video. Links to additional resources are also provided.

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