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WELCOME to CLASS 101: [Class Title]
Jane Doe, PhD | Office: AE 22X | [email protected]
Scheduling
I look forward to seeing you at our in-person meetings. If you are unable to attend in person, please try to join via our [recurring Zoom link].
- [Classroom] on [Scheduled day and time]
- Office hours: [Office Number] after class or by appointment.
Essential Canvas tabs for this class:
- Please check the "Modules" tab to see Weekly Outlines of our class.
- Assignments will be submitted through respective items in the "Assignments" tab.
- All articles, slides, and course media will be found in the "Files" tab.
- Please check out the "Discussions" tab for opportunities to engage in community conversations during our asynchronous weeks.
- [Recurring Zoom link] for all class related activities that you will have with me, for this class and in the spring. Please use this to join us when you cannot be physically present for any reason (just send me a quick email or text to let me know).
Course Description & Objectives
CATALOG DESCRIPTION
[Enter course catalog description]
COURSE DESCRIPTION
[Enter course description]
OBJECTIVES
In this course, students will begin to understand and critically analyze…
- Objective 1
- Objective 2
- Objective 3…
Assignments & Grading
Draft assignments will be due on [Day and time…] (on in-class days, so that we can engage in peer review activities).
Assignments will be due via Canvas by the following Monday, ideally after you have had a chance to revise based on peer-feedback.
Assignments are briefly described here, but detailed in the accompanying assignment documents.
- Research Project:
- Individual or Group...
- Project Topic...
- Final Presentation
- Individual of Group...
- Final Presentation Topic...
GRADING
The assignments are deliberately scaffolded to allow for formative assessment at regular intervals so both student and instructor may provide feedback regarding learning progress.
- In-Class Activities: 20 POINTS
- Activity 1
- Activity 2
- Activity 3…
- Research Project: 80 POINTS
- Project Element 1
- Project Element 2
- Project Element 3…
GRADING SCALE
- A: 93-100
- A-: 90-21
- B+: 87-89
- B: 83-86
- B-: 80-82
Course Reading List
If you have any trouble getting ahold of the materials below, please contact me for assistance.
Reading discussions will be in class and on Canvas.
Course Textbook
[Text Title, Author(s), Publisher (2025)]
- [Open Source Link]
- [Purchase Link]
- [Secondhand Purchase Link]
Articles
- [Article Title, Author(s), (Year), Hyperlink]
- [Article Title, Author(s), (Year), Hyperlink]
- [Article Title, Author(s), (Year), Hyperlink]…
Course Schedule
- Week 1: January 1
- Agenda: Subject for Week
- Reading: Chapter X
- Activity: Lecture, Reading, Work Time
- Due: Assignment Title
- Week 2: January 7
- Agenda: Subject for Week
- Reading: Chapter X
- Activity: Lecture, Reading, Work Time
- Due: Assignment Title
- Week 3: January 14
- Agenda: Subject for Week
- Reading: Chapter X
- Activity: Lecture, Reading, Work Time
- Due: Assignment Title
- Week 4: January 21
- Agenda: Subject for Week
- Reading: Chapter X
- Activity: Lecture, Reading, Work Time
- Due: Assignment Title
- Week 5: January 28
- Agenda: Subject for Week
- Reading: Chapter X
- Activity: Lecture, Reading, Work Time
- Due: Assignment Title
- Week 6: February 4
- Agenda: Subject for Week
- Reading: Chapter X
- Activity: Lecture, Reading, Work Time
- Due: Assignment Title
- Week 7: February 11
- Agenda: Subject for Week
- Reading: Chapter X
- Activity: Lecture, Reading, Work Time
- Due: Assignment Title
- Week 8: January 18
- Agenda: Subject for Week
- Reading: Chapter X
- Activity: Lecture, Reading, Work Time
- Due: Assignment Title
Course & University Policies (A-Z)
Attendance
This course provides a blended learning format with synchronous sessions and asynchronous work.
Children
When we’re in-person: I understand that there may be situations where you may need to bring a child to class ...
When we’re on Zoom: I understand that your child/ren will likely be around...
Communication and Consultation
Please do not hesitate to contact me with questions or concerns based upon your reading of the assignments or class materials. I can best serve you if you let me know before there is a crisis. Please note the suggested protocols:
- Check your email frequently. Email me at [email protected]
- To contact me, please use email. I typically respond to emails Monday - Fridays within 24 hours. On weekends, I will respond to emails in the evenings or Monday morning if it's a busy weekend.
Department Announcements
Students can find department announcements and course schedules, when available, on Canvas: for PASC/MS/CASC, the organization page is called “Educational Leadership Tier 1, Tier II, MS Student.” For the EdD students, the organization page is called “EdD Majors.”
Department Use of Student Work
The Department of School may use student work as a potential sample or example for other students, or as part of departmental norming process; all identifying information will be removed prior.
Late Work
Assignments are due on the date indicated. I do not deduct points for late work, but if it is significantly late you might forfeit receiving feedback for that assignment. I will always try my best to provide feedback, even when it is late, but sometimes I simply won't have the capacity.
Feedback and “Netiquette”
Both your peers and instructor spend valuable time providing feedback on your written work. Out of respect for one another and the instructor, please always address comments by making the necessary revisions. Please honor “netiquitte” while posting and responding to peers online: disagreement and debate is healthy, but please be kind. Remember we are all humans!
Grade Appeal and Academic Grievances
If you wish to appeal your course grade at the end of the semester or have other academic concerns related to a course, please visit the Grade Appeals section of the catalog, which explains the process.
Incomplete
An incomplete (I) may be given to a student who did not complete a small portion (30% or less) of the work due to circumstances beyond the student's control. The incomplete contract must be signed by the student and instructor. The work must be completed in the designated time period or the incomplete will revert to the grade that the student would have earned.
Photography (Classroom and Event)
From time to time, faculty may take photos of students during class or during a department event such as the Annual Fall Forum or Leadership Institute. Student photos may be used in department promotional materials such as flyers, brochures, websites, or social media. If you do not wish to be photographed and/or have your photo used in our department’s materials, please notify your instructor and please feel free to opt out of any photo-taking activity.
Plagiarism
Your written work is one of the most important opportunities for learning! Any plagiarism may lead to a grade of F, or in some circumstances removal from the academic program. I am here to support you in this area! Plagiarism may include, but is not limited to:
- If you use a sentence (or even a part of a sentence) that someone else wrote and do not put it in double quotes and reference the source, you have committed plagiarism.
- If you paraphrase somebody else’s theory or idea and don’t reference the source, you have committed plagiarism.
- If you use a picture or table from a web page or book and don’t reference the source, you have committed plagiarism.
- If your paper incorporates data someone else has collected and you don’t reference the source, you have committed plagiarism.
- Submitting as one's own original work (however given or purchased) a research paper or assignment that has been prepared by another individual, you have committed plagiarism.
Dis/abled Students & Accessibility
I make every effort to ensure all course content is Accessible, however I am not perfect. If you find any materials to be inaccessible, or anticipate issues related to the format or requirements of this course, please feel free to contact me ASAP. I would like us to discuss ways to ensure your full participation in the course. Together we can plan how best to design the course and coordinate your accommodations.
I also recommend contacting Student Accessibility Services at [contact info].
Student Services
To access student services offered at this University, visit [University website Student Services page]
Technology Requirements
This is a hybrid course and requires a ****laptop with typing, Microsoft Excel, Zoom and Internet capabilities. Most synchronous classes will be held IN PERSON, but on weeks we are virtual, please make sure you are set up to Zoom somewhere with relatively consistent Internet and the ability to focus. All assignments must be submitted under the respective header in the “Assignments” tab of our Canvas site.
I recommend that you save all important documents in two places (e.g., on a laptop, iPad, or a personal computer AND on Dropbox, Box, Google Docs, or an external hard drive) to prevent loss. Exercise preventative technology use!
Title IX
This University is committed to a community free from sexual assault and violence. Title IX and University policy prohibit discrimination, harassment and retaliation, including Sex Discrimination, Sexual Harassment or Sexual Violence. This University encourages anyone experiencing such behavior to report their concerns immediately. This University has both confidential and non-confidential resources and reporting options available to you.
As a faculty member, I am required to report all incidents and thus cannot promise confidentiality. I must provide our Title IX coordinator and or the DHR Administrator with relevant details such as the names of those involved in an incident.
For confidential services, contact the Confidential Advocate at [000-000-0000] or go to the Student Health and Counseling Center.
For 24-hour crisis services call the [Service Center] [000-000-0000.]
For more information about policies and resources or reporting options, please visit the [University Title IX Website].