This is a template syllabus example provided by Instructional Design Services.  

Course Name and Number

(Include course number/name/CRN - Example: CRM 231 Criminological Theory CRN#27321) 

Course and Contact Information

Course Description: (catalog description) 
Format: Online, no synchronous meetings 
Dates and Times: (Example: Eleven weeks from September 25, 2018, to December 9, 2020. If this is a hybrid course include the in-class meeting dates/times/location) 
Instructor:
Instructor's Email: 
Instructor's Phone:
Office Hours: (on campus, virtual or online by appointment) 
Instructor Response Time:

Please note: This course follows Oregon time, Pacific Standard Time (Pacific Daylight Time, Pacific Zone).

Instructor Biography

[Insert instructor biography text here.  Include the following items in your biography: name, professional experience, previous courses taught, teaching philosophy and personal interests.]

[Tip: Insert instructor photo(s) and/or video.  If you are not comfortable with a photo of yourself, include an image that represents who you are and how you want students to view you.  If you are creating a video, including in the video your name, professional experience, previous courses taught, teaching philosophy, contact information, and personal interests]

Lane Institutional Learning Outcomes

Core Learning Outcomes (ILOs) distill the essential human characteristics that faculty and their students will strive to develop through a liberal education at Lane. By expressing Lane's five Core Learning Outcomes and 27 dimensions, the college community commits to addressing and assessing these outcomes across the curriculum. For more information visit Lane's ILO website. 

This course addresses the following Institutional Learning Outcomes: 

[The following ILO's are examples only. Check with your division to see if ILOs have already been mapped.]

• ILO 1: Think critically; 1.1, 1.3, 1.5 
  
• ILO 2: Engage diverse values with civic and ethical awareness; 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 
  
• ILO 4: Communicate effectively; 4.2, 4.3, 4.4  
  
• ILO 5: Apply learning; 5.1, 5.4  
  

[Update ILOs as needed]

Course Level Outcomes

(List course objectives/outcomes here.  Need help writing outcomes? See the information at Assessment Resources. )

• Outcome 1 
  
• Outcome 2, etc. 
  

Course Schedule

[Example course schedule. Adjust to meet your course needs] 

This course will be eleven weeks long. Weekly schedules start on Monday and end on the following Sunday. 

Grading

Grading Scale

[insert grading scale]

Overall Grade Breakdown

[Insert grade categories and percentages here.]  EX. Forums - 20%; Written Assignments - 30%; Final Paper - 50%.  Ensure that the percentages add up to 100%.

Graded Activities

[List each type of graded activity here with a description, directions, and grading rubric.]

Late Work

[Post your late work policy.]

Grading and Feedback

The instructor will provide a grade and feedback for all graded activities within [list a reasonable amount of time, i.e. one week or 48 hours, etc.] from the final due date for that activity. Late work does not fall under this policy and will be returned at the instructor's discretion.

Final course grades will be provided via Moodle and MyLane within 7 days of the end of the course.

Required Course Resources

The following resources must be acquired for this course:

• [Resource 1 - textbook] 
  
• [Resource 2 - publisher materials] 
  
• Etc. 
  

Books can be purchased from the Titan Store.

[Insert any special directions for acquiring any online resources (i.e. accessing an OER textbook)]

Student and Instructor Expectations

Prerequisites

[List prerequisite courses that students must complete prior to taking this course]

EX. Knowledge of APA style, basic computer literacy, etc.

Performance and Participation

Regular and active participation is required. The student must notify the instructor immediately if s/he is experiencing any obstacles in maintaining optimal performance. The students' performance will be monitored and action is taken to help remedy any problems. Student behavior in the course is to be respectful at all times to instructor and peers. Students are expected to actively participate in the course approximately throughout the week.  Each week of the course is designed to be completed over 7 days, not just in one sitting.  Active participation includes posting to and responding to discussion forums, completing assigned activities, and other actions as requested by the instructor.

Instructor Response Time

The instructor will respond to all questions sent via email, phone, or the Course Q & A Forum within 48 hours. [Set this according to your schedule. i.g.: I will respond to email Sunday-Fridays. I am offline on Saturdays.]

Grading and Feedback

The instructor will provide a grade and feedback for all graded activities within a reasonable amount of time from the final due date for that activity.  

Final course grades will be provided via Moodle and MyLane within 7 days of the end of the course.

Student Support

Quick Help

• Preparing to Learn Remotely and from a Distance
  
• Campus Resources to Help you Succeed 
  
• Quick-Start Guide for New Students (not all services are available at this time) 
  

The SHeD (Student Help Desk)

Our knowledgeable staff assists students with Moodle, myLane, WiFi access, and other academic technologies.

The SHeD is temporarily closed to in-person assistance. Support is available through the following options:

• Look-up: support.lanecc.edu/shed - search or browse the knowledge base 
  
• Call: (541) 463-3333 
  
• Email: shed@lanecc.edu 
  
• Virtual Help Desk - M-F 8am-5pm 
  
• Live Online Help (via Zoom): SHeD Virtual Support 
  

Other Campus Resources 

The following student support services are here to help you through your educational experience.  

• Moodle Basics for Students (self-enroll) 
  
• Tutoring Services 
  
• Library 
  
• Maxwell Veteran Center 
  

For issues with your course, please contact your instructor via the Course Q & A Forum. 

Policies

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Lane Community College maintains a written statement of Student Rights and Responsibilities. This document outlines the essential provisions for academic freedom and guides students in becoming responsible participants in the college community. This document is updated by Student Life and Leadership Development and is approved by the Executive Dean of Student Affairs.

Student Code of Conduct

Lane also maintains a written Student Code of Conduct.  This document describes conduct interfering with the responsibilities and obligations of the college.  It also outlines the penalties imposed for prohibited conduct and explains the procedural due process for alleged student violations and the protection of student rights.  The Student Code of Conduct is updated by Student Life and Leadership Development and is approved by the Executive Dean of Student Affairs.

Accessibility

Lane Community College (LCC) is dedicated to providing inclusive learning environments. The Center for Accessible Resources (CAR) coordinates all academic accommodations for students at LCC. If you anticipate or experience academic barriers due to a disability, to request assistance or accommodations, contact the Center for Accessible Resources at (541) 463-5150 or accessibleresources@lanecc.edu

• Location: Main Campus, Building 19, Room 263A 
  
• Hours: Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.  
  
• Closed Wednesdays 12:00 - 1:00 for staff meeting. 
  
• For upcoming closures, please visit the Center for Accessible Resources Page. 
  
• Contact information: Phone: Voice, (541) 463-5150 
  

TTY: 711

Email: AccessibleResources@lanecc.edu

Academic Honesty

Students are expected to conduct their academic affairs in a forthright and honest manner. In the event that students are suspected of classroom cheating, plagiarism or otherwise misrepresenting their work, they will be subject to due process as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.