INSTRUCTOR SYLLABUS CHECKLIST
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Course title
Course SCNS #
Course reference #
Name of faculty member(s) who prepared syllabus
Semester of course offering (ie. Fall 2014)
Full Catalog description
Identification of courses that satisfy state communication and computation
requirements (6A-10.0316 and/or 6A-10.030) and/or computer proficiency
graduation requirement
8. Current textbook(s) and software utilized, including author, title and publisher
9. List of teaching aids and devices both suggested for teacher use as well as
required for student purchase and use (IE: safety goggles, graphing calculators,
art supplies, cameras, dental instrument
10. General Education Learning Outcomes (if applicable)
11. Program Learning Outcomes (if applicable)
12. Course student learning outcomes and associated assignment/testing method(s)
for the learning outcomes
13. Course outline which identifies the content to be covered and/or pacing chart
to facilitate course pace and assure required content is covered. Course outline
may be topical by units, chapters, or other methods that delineate the broad
subjects or topics covered in the course.
14. List of references or source materials
15. Factors common to all sections which are required for evaluating and grading
students, such as tests, projects, writing assignments, in-class assessments.
Identify minimum number of acceptable assessments and types
16. Information about a final exam (especially whether or not it is required for the
course), and any departmental policies regarding grading scale in determining
final grade.
17. Additional information required for the course (may include background check,
medical clearance, required certifications, etc.)
18. Instructor contact info.: TCC phone number, email address, office # and office
hours (locations/days/times) Additional information for Distance Learning classes
(See Procedure 5-04AP)
19. Clear and detailed attendance policy, policy for late or missed exams, quizzes,
and assignments; incompletes; and administrative withdrawal policy.
20. Classroom policies and expectations ( include academic dishonesty/freedom
policy)
21. ADA statement - ADA Sample
“Tallahassee Community College is committed to making all programs, services,
and facilities accessible to and usable by persons with disabilities in order for
students to obtain maximum benefit from the educational experience and to
effectively transition to our college environment. Students with disabilities who
identify themselves and provide appropriate documentation are eligible for
support services. To access these services, please contact the TCC Disability
Support Services (DSS) Office.”
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DSS Office Location: Student Union, Room 172
Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Phone (Voice): (850) 201-8430
Fax: (850) 201-8433
22. Factors and the specific formula used in determining course grade
23. Out-of-class resources that can assist the students (include Learning Commons
and Library)
24. Strategies and/or suggestions that students can utilize to be successful in the
class
25. Official class cancellation policy for emergency situations - sample
TCC Website
During an emergency, TCC's home page will automatically convert to the Alerts
webpage in order to share the most current situational information.
Alerts Website
TCC's Alerts Web site is your source for up-to-the-minute information from the College.
Within minutes of an emergency, TCC will post details regarding the emergency,
protective action recommendations and official announcements regarding
cancellations, closures, etc. This page is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a week.
Students, faculty and staff are encouraged to bookmark this page for quick access.
During an emergency you should NOT call the Police Department if you are merely
seeking updated information we recommend that you access the Alerts webpage to
track the most current situational information.
26. Information on how changes to the syllabus will be communicated
27. Pacing schedule to include:
 Dates of exams (indicate if definite or approximate)
 Due dates of major assignments (indicate if definite or approximate)
 Date and time of Final exam
 Holidays; non-class days
28. For web-based courses:
 Specific test information including proctor requirements and possible costs
IMPORTANT
 Specific adjunct policy & procedure (procedure is still in draft) concerning
employment
 Review sample syllabus document examples (discuss with Program Chair as
needed)
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