Use of Approved Formats – Syllabi & Rubrics

The University provides a standardized syllabus format and requires that faculty utilize this standard document for all courses offered from the University. As the primary, commonly available, summary of a course, the syllabus serves several purposes. It outlines the course, denotes what students may expect from the course, provides the students with assessment and evaluation information, and gives the student a familiar document where they become accustomed to finding the information they need. On occasion, Schools (Nursing; Pharmacy; etc.) may alter the syllabus format for purposes of accreditation or other special interests with the permission of the Provost.
Faculty members are required to provide information to students on each syllabus as to how certain assignments are graded (i.e. written work, care plans, etc.). A sample of a grading rubric is provided to the faculty for their use. Faculty are strongly encouraged to use the grading rubric however may develop their own means of providing students with detailed grading criteria.