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. It is important Students that 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.
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.
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.
The syllabus should include a statement about the Title IX policy.
The syllabus should refer students to the student support services available to them for various needs, including academic tutoring.
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.
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.
In general, course copy will begin four (4) weeks prior to the start of the subterm, and it will continue until enrollment for the subterm has closed. Due to this course copy timeline, Subject Matter Experts should be aware of the relevant deadlines for primary course shell updates. The Office of Online Education will give each online faculty member access to the assigned online
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All Primary Course updates (major updates and redevelopments) need to be completed 10 weeks before the beginning of the subterm.
All Primary Course updates (minor updates) need to be completed 6 weeks before the beginning of the subterm.
Course Copy will need to begin 4 weeks before the start of the subterm.
Faculty will be given access two weeks prior to the start of the subterm. This gives faculty time to report any issues that need to be fixed in the course before the students gain access.
Students will gain access five days prior to the start of the subterm.