Syllabus Elements and Statements

Required Syllabus Elements

Revised December 2021

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Recommended Syllabus Statements

Revised July 2023

The following syllabus statements are assembled here for the convenience of instructors, who are encouraged to include them in their syllabi whenever they are relevant. These statements are intended to make students aware of college resources, policies, and ways to get help. Departments and programs may decide to require these or other statements, as they deem necessary for safety, student success, and so on.

Academic Dishonesty Statement

Academic dishonesty, including cheating and plagiarism, is prohibited. The Board of Regents has established rules of conduct and disciplinary procedures for all students in the NSHE system, see Title 2, Chapter 10 of the NSHE Code. Please also refer to TMCC Academic Dishonesty Regulations, TMCC Catalog.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

TMCC is committed to equal opportunity and access in education for all students, including those with documented physical or learning disabilities. Individuals who have a documented disability which might affect their ability to perform in this class, are encouraged to inform the instructor and the TMCC Disability Resource Center at the start of the semester. For assistance and clarification of services under the ADA, contact the Disability Resource Center.

Anxiety Statement

If you are experiencing anxiety or other difficulties, please contact TMCC's Counseling Center for assistance.

Appropriate Use of AI

Using online artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to produce and submit work that is not your own is a violation of TMCC's Regulations on Academic Dishonesty. These regulations state that the unauthorized use of technology, software, or internet resources is a form of cheating. AI may be useful for developing ideas or receiving feedback, but talk to your instructor about using AI appropriately. Students who use AI to generate or submit work that is not their own risk sanction for violating TMCC's academic standards.

Classroom Behavior

Students must behave in a manner that contributes to a positive learning environment for everyone in the learning space. Students whose behavior negatively impacts the learning of others may be referred to the Student Conduct Officer.

COVID-19

Regardless of your personal vaccination status, if you are sick and/or if you test positive for COVID-19, stay home and contact your instructor by Canvas/email. Do not put others at risk by coming to TMCC when you are sick. Absent students should arrange a make-up plan or virtual work plan for coursework missed due to COVID-19.

Email and Discussion Guidelines

Be professional and courteous by exhibiting the same respect in an online class as you would in a face-to-face class. A few key points:

  • Treat others with respect at all times
  • Always address the person to whom you are writing
  • Include your name and the course/section in which you are enrolled
  • Think about the content of your message before you send it
  • Come across as respectful, friendly, and approachable
  • If responding to a post, include the relevant parts of that post
  • Divide longer messages into shorter paragraphs
  • Don't reply to emails or discussions when angry
  • Don't type in ALL CAPITALS
  • Don't overuse punctuation like exclamation marks, as these are for emphasis

Food Insecurity Statement

Any student who is having difficulty obtaining food or other necessities is urged to visit TMCC’s Wizard's Warehouse to receive free food and personal items. Students can also call or visit TMCC's Counseling Center.

Gateway Course Policy

The NSHE Corequisite and College-Ready Gateway Policy requires all students to be enrolled in college-level gateway English and Math courses in their first year of enrollment, with or without corequisite support. Contact Academic Advising for more information.

HSI Statement

TMCC is a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) that recognizes Latinx cultures in our diverse community.

Late-Add Students

Please be advised that if you joined this class after the start date you should speak to your instructor about missed work. Making up missed assignments may not be a possibility, depending on the course policies, so you may miss points and this may affect your final grade.

Pronouns

TMCC acknowledges that pronouns are an important part of one's identity. The State of Nevada asserts specific protections for individuals based on their gender identity and gender expression, emphasizing these in public schools. In order to create an environment of safety and inclusion, especially for our LGBTQ+ colleagues and students, faculty and staff are encouraged to list their personal pronouns on signature lines, syllabus, and presentations.

The following can be added after your name, depending on your gender identity:

  • He/Him/His or She/Her/Hers or They/Them/Their
  • They/Them/Their is acceptable in limited cases as a singular and/or gender-neutral pronoun (AP, 2017)

Statement on Audio and Video Recording

Covert or unauthorized audio recording of class is prohibited by law and by Board of Regents policy. If a student receives a formal accommodation from the Disability Resource Center to record their class, they must also obtain the permission of the instructor. Video recordings may NOT be posted on any website or social media channel (e.g., YouTube); any recordings are only for personal use.

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