KYSU Online Faculty Handbook
3.2.2.9.1 Attendance Policy and Administrative Withdrawal
The syllabus should include a statement of the KYSU Online Course Attendance Policy with a clear description of the requirements for students to remain active in the course by demonstrating academic engagement. See the document, Online Course Attendance Policy.
3.2.2.9.2 Technology Requirements
The syllabus should include a statement of the general technology requirements. If the course requires specific software or technology, that should be foregrounded in the “Required Textbooks and Learning Resources” section. Students must have reliable access to a personal computer and a high-speed internet connection. Most students will have this equipment, but some students might have the impression that their assignments can be completed entirely on a smart phone. Although smartphones and tablets provide access to high quality apps, such as the LMS and Microsoft 365, SMEs should determine whether this equipment alone is sufficient for the course.
3.2.2.9.3 Late Work Policy
The syllabus should include a statement of the KYSU Online Policy on Late Work and Extensions. This policy includes the standard percentage deducted per timeframe late. See the document, KYSU Online Late Work Policy.
3.2.2.9.4 Academic Code of Conduct
The syllabus should include a statement of the KYSU Online Academic Code of Conduct. This statement might need to be reiterated with reference to the various types of assignments in the course. See the document, KYSU Online Academic Code of Conduct, and the document, KYSU Online Policy on the Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI). See also Section 4.3.5.4 – The Problem of Plagiarism.
3.2.2.9.5 Title IX Policy Statement
The syllabus should include a statement about the Title IX policy.
3.2.2.9.6 Student Support Services
The syllabus should refer students to the student support services available to them for various needs, including academic tutoring.
3.2.2.9.7 Disability Accommodations
The syllabus should include a statement about the availability of Disability Accommodations for students who might request them. This information should be coordinated with official policy documents and relevant student support service offices. See the document, KYSU Online Disability Accommodations Policy.
3.3 Online Course Copy Schedule
In coordination with the Office of the Registrar, the Office of Online Education will determine the number of online sections needed to accommodate student enrollment for each online course offering. The Office of Online Education will assign sections to online faculty based on their requested online load and their capacity for online load. Once the course sections are assigned, online faculty will be notified of their course load assignments and the anticipated online course copy schedule.