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Syllabus: Course Name and Item Number (Ex: HIST& 145 US History 1 – 15311)Course InformationTerm and YearModalityMeeting time and locationCourse CreditsPrerequisitesInstructor Information Name (may also include pronouns, pronunciation guide, and how you prefer to be addressed)Contact information (phone number, office location, EvCC email address. May also want to include information about response times)Office hours (can include description of what office hours or “student hours” are, why students may want to use them, and how to make an appointment with you using Starfish)Course DescriptionInclude course description from CIF (info on how to find CIFs).In addition to the official description, you may also wish to explain the broad appeal of the course for students. Think about how the course is relevant to a student’s future education, career, goals, or personal growth. For example, you could describe the major themes or big, essential questions that students will encounter in the course and explain how those are connected to the purpose of a particular program or career path. How will that big question be answered by the end of the quarter? You may want to acknowledge the value of students’ backgrounds and lived experiences and what they bring to the course.Course Learning Objectives and OutcomesUpon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: List student learning objectives from the CIFSLO #2SLO #3The following Program Learning Outcomes are assessed in this course:PLO #1PLO #2PLO #3The following EvCC Core Learning Outcomes are assessed in this course: Analytical Thinking (include full description?)Effective CommunicationEquity and Social Justice Books and MaterialsList any required course textbooks, lab supplies, electronic resources, or special equipment. Include ISBN and price for books (clearly list which are optional and which required) HYPERLINK "" Everett Community College BookstoreAccess to TechnologyThe Library Media Center loans Chromebooks, netbooks, wifi hotspots, and calculators to currently enrolled students.? Contact the Circulation desk for availability and check-out procedures: circulation@everettcc.edu. See the Technology Resources page for how to access free versions of Microsoft Office 365 and for discounts on other hardware and software.? Guidelines and Expectations or How to be Successful in this CourseThis can include guidelines for classroom engagement and respectful communication, as well as participation and attendance expectations. Creating this section as a class could be a good first week activity. This is a good place to provide first-time college students with information they need to be successful in your course.?This can include policies around absences and participation, including how participation will be graded. You might also include what the students can expect from you as an instructor.AssignmentsDescription of required assignments and explanation of how they connect to course objectives (why you are assigning them). Include approximate due dates and weight toward final grade. Can be presented as a narrative or bulleted list. You might also explain your timeline and process for providing feedback. For example, “Discussions will be graded within three days of the final submission deadline. Look for my feedback on the?rubric?or the?comments?of the assignment.”Examples:Discussions:?Weekly discussions are worth 25% of your final grade and will be graded using the discussion rubric. Initial posts are due Thursdays at 11:59pm and responses are due Sundays at 11:59pm. The purpose of the discussions is to engage with your classmates, practice written communication skills, and practice using evidence from sources to answer questions. Discussions will be graded within three days of the final submission deadline.Discussions: 5 at 5 points each, 25% of final gradeSubject Autobiography: 10 points, 10% of final gradeQuizzes: 10 at 2 points each, 20% of final gradeProject Part 1: 15 points, 15% of final gradeProject Part 2: 15 points, 15% of final gradeProject Part 3: 15 points, 15% of final gradeGrading ScaleA = 94-100 (percent of total points, or you could include the actual point totals for each letter grade) A- = 90-93B+ = 87-89 B = 83-86 B- = 80-82C+ = 77-79C = 73-76C - = 70-72D+ = 67-79D = 65-66F = 0-64Late WorkDescribe how you will handle late assignments, including any penalties students will incur for submitting late work. You may want to include a statement encouraging students to approach you if they are having difficulties such as "I encourage you to be in regular communication with me about how I can best help you to be successful in this course. If something comes up, you fall behind, or you foresee difficulty completing required assignments on time, please contact me so we can figure out a work plan for you."Academic IntegrityAs part of an academic community, EvCC students are expected to adhere to academic honesty and avoid occurrences of plagiarism. ?Accidental or intentional use of someone else’s work, ideas, research, or writing without attribution of the source may result in a failing grade on the assignment or a failing grade in the course. This decision will be dependent on the nature and extent of the use. Any incidents of this type will be reported to the Dean of Student Development as a violation of the Student Conduct Code, which is described in the Student Rights and Responsibilities handbook. The Writing Center’s Avoiding Plagiarism guide includes resources for understanding what plagiarism is and how to avoid it.Class ScheduleA daily or weekly schedule of topics and assignments can help students plan out their quarter. The table below is one example of how you could format the calendar.Week or DateObjectives, topics, and activitiesReadings and AssignmentsWeek 1Describe the weekly activitiesReadings, videos, homework, quizzes, exams, projects, or other assignments.Include due dates.Week 2Week 3Week 4Week 5Week 6Week 7Week 8Week 9Week 10Finals Week (include date of final)Important DatesRegistration and payment dates, application and refund deadlines, the final examination schedule and all other information related to the academic year and each individual quarter is available on the college website.Flexibility StatementI have attempted to make this syllabus as comprehensive and accurate as possible and I may occasionally need to make small adjustments during the quarter. I will announce any changes in class or notify you in writing and in Canvas. Support for StudentsStudents are encouraged to read the Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook to be aware of their full scope of rights. Here are a few policies and student support services that are useful for you to know. Academic Grievance ProcedureIf a student has evidence that they have been: Unfairly treated in matters related to grading, course policies or expectations; falsely accused of cheating; or inappropriately penalized for alleged cheating; they may be said to have an academic grievance. Students can approach any member of the campus community whom they trust for guidance on following the formal and informal academic grievance procedures.AccessibilityIn accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Policy, EvCC is committed to ensuring that classes are accessible to all students, including those with visible and invisible disabilities. If at any point a student is not able to access the space, content, or experience of a course they should contact the Center for Disability Services (425-388-9272, or cds@everettcc.edu).?Basic NeedsIt can be challenging to do your best in class if you have trouble meeting basic needs like safe shelter, sleep, or nutrition. EvCC’s food pantry is available by appointment.?Student Emergency Assistance Grants are also available for unexpected emergencies.Civility As outlined in the campus civility statement, Everett Community College is committed to providing a safe learning and working environment. The expectation is that all students will conduct themselves in a civil, respectable and appropriate manner as a responsible member of the college community. The Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook identifies and describes college expectations, students’ rights, and outlines the process for resolving disciplinary matters, including Student Code of Conduct violations. The provisions of the Student Code of Conduct apply to all students whenever they are on the college campus, in college housing, or engaged in college-sponsored activities and functions. Faith and Conscience Leave Everett Community College students are entitled to two days of excused absences per academic year (summer quarter through the end of spring quarter) for reasons of faith or conscience or for organized activities conducted under the auspices of a religious denomination, church, or religious organization. Such absences must be requested in writing within the first two weeks of the class or the first week for a late start class and may not incur additional fees for students. Help with TechnologyFor help with Canvas, Panopto, or Zoom, contact eLearning at elearning@everettcc.edu or visit the eLearning website. For help with logins, passwords, and email, contact IT at helpdesk@everettcc.edu or visit the IT help desk website.?Non-Discrimination StatementEverett Community College does not discriminate based on, but not limited to, race, color, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, language, culture, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy or parental status, marital status, actual or perceived disability, use of service animal, economic status, military or veteran status, spirituality or religion, or genetic information in its programs, activities, or employment. The Title IX Coordinator has been designated to handle inquiries regarding nondiscrimination policies and can be reached at 2000 Tower Street, Everett, WA 98201, TitleIXCoordinator@everettcc.edu, or 425-388-9271. For more information on reporting and procedures, see EvCC’s Discrimination and Harassment Policy.?Title IX Policy and ProcedureAs outlined in EvCC’s Title IX Policy, the college recognizes its responsibility to investigate, resolve, implement corrective measures, and monitor the educational environment and workplace to stop, remediate, and prevent discrimination on the basis of sex, as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act, and Washington State’s Law Against Discrimination, and their implementing regulations. As outlined in the Title IX Procedure, any employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that they have been the subject of Sexual Harassment should report the incident or incidents to Everett Community College’s Title IX Coordinator: titleixcoordinator@everettcc.edu or 425-388-9271. ................
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