The purpose of this policy is to provide guidelines for faculty in the development of course syllabi.
This policy applies to all students of Rowan University.
Syllabi are important documents that specify the expectations and responsibilities of faculty and students with respect to a given course, constituting an enforceable agreement.
Prior to the end of the drop/add period, faculty shall disseminate to each class section the following information:
Whether distributed in print or electronically, the syllabus should refer to but does not need to reproduce, relevant University wide policies. University-wide policies are posted on-line and are distributed to students as part of the Student Information Guide (available www.rowan.edu/studentaffairs/infoguide/). Instructors are encouraged to emphasize the importance of this information and verify student access as appropriate. Relevant University-wide policies include the following:
Syllabi may be distributed in the form of printed copies or may be distributed electronically via an Open Area folder, website, or web-based course management software such as Blackboard. Instructors should ensure that electronically distributed syllabi are readily available in a stable location and that students have been informed of how to access the syllabus. Use of document access tracking in Blackboard is encouraged to verify that students have accessed the information.
Students with limited access to a computer or printer may request a printed copy. Departments will determine procedures for keep copies of syllabi on file.
While making changes to the syllabus after it is distributed is strongly discouraged, in cases where alterations are unavoidable, the instructor must inform students in writing (via printed copy, email, website or web-based course management software) in an expeditious manner.
Your academic success is important. If you have a documented disability that may have an impact upon your work in this class, please contact me. Students must provide documentation of their disability to the Academic Success Center in order to receive official University services and accommodations.
The Academic Success Center can be reached at 856-256-4234. The Center is located on the 3rd floor of Savitz Hall. The staff is available to answer questions regarding accommodations or assist you in your pursuit of accommodations. We look forward to working with you to meet your learning goals.