CANVAS

CANVAS is a web-based Learning Management System (LMS). It is used by learning institutions, educators, and students to access and manage online course learning materials and communicate about skill development and learning achievement. Please visit our IT department to receive assistance and training on learning how to utilize Canvas.

Faculty members are expected to utilize the standardized University Syllabus Model provided to them by their dean or director. Certain designated areas of the Syllabus are not to be changed (university grading scale, etc.), therefore please check with your supervisor regarding what you can/should change and what you should not change. Any changes done to Syllabus must be submitted to the Dean prior to implementation for approval. Major changes will require submission to and approval from the program curriculum committee and the Campus Curriculum Council. Each faculty is responsible for keeping a “Course Portfolio” for each course that they teach. AUHS is launching the Syllabi Management via Concourse in Spring quarter 2021. In the meantime, faculty will use the CANVAS for posting syllabus(i) for the course(s) assigned. All course syllabi must be submitted to school dean and provost for their review and approval

The expectation of the University is that all courses are WEB-Enhanced. A web-enhanced course is a traditional face-to-face course that utilizes the LMS for posting announcements, the syllabus and course calendar, rubrics, and other student resources. It is the Faculty’s responsibility to prepare and post syllabi, lesson plans, discussions, handouts, lecture materials, Zoom link, assignments, and student grades on Canvas THREE WEEKS prior to the start of the next quarter. Faculty should publish the Canvas course shell TWO WEEKS prior to the start of the next quarter. Should there be on the Winter break, Canvas classes must be posted during the end of quarter. This is a mandatory requirement for both part-time and full-time faculty.

More information regarding CANVAS during your orientation period.
The following forms are available on CANVAS under student services for faculty only:

1. ASSIGNMENT OF INCOMPLETE GRADE FORM
   This form is utilized if a final grade of Incomplete “INC” must be assigned to a student.
2. CHANGE OF GRADE FORM
   This form is used after the Final Grades for the Quarter were submitted to the Registrar’s Office and if the Faculty needs to request for a change of grade. Change of Grade form must be submitted no later than 2 weeks from the Original Submission.
3. INCIDENT-ACCIDENT-INJURY FORM
   Form is used to report an incident/accident or injury in the classroom or clinical rotations if applicable.
4. MID TERM FAILURE FORM
   This form is submitted to the Student Services Office to notify administration of any students who are falling below B in midterm. The Department Heads must be given a copy to notify the students of the failure and to provide appropriate academic planning.