Appendix – Sample Course Statements
Accessibility
BTC Syllabus Accessibility Statement:
“BTC and your instructor are committed to the principle of universal learning. This means that our classroom, our virtual spaces, our practices, and our interactions are as inclusive as possible. Mutual respect, civility, and the ability to listen and observe others carefully are crucial to universal learning.
If you have difficulty reading, hearing or seeing content, or any other difficulties that might negatively impact your potential to succeed in this course, you may be eligible to receive help from our Accessibility Resources Office. If you feel you may benefit from an accommodation, contact Accessibility Resources ideally at the start of the quarter. (You may contact them at any time during the quarter.) This office is located in the Admissions and Student Resource Center, Room 106. Call 360-752-8450 or email ar@btc.edu. If you qualify for academic accommodations, the Accessibility Resources Office will forward a letter of accommodation to your instructor, who will, with you, work out the details of any accommodations needed for this course.”
Sample Publisher Accessibility Statements:
Canvas Accessibility Statement
McGraw-Hill Education Connect® Accessibility Statement
YouTube Accessibility Statement
Communication
Sample Instructor Communication Statement:
Jane Doe, Instructor
Office: CC 123
Messages or calls left between 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. Monday – Friday will most likely be responded to within a few hours.
Spring 2018 Drop in Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9:00 – 9:30 a.m. and 1:00 – 1:45 p.m.
By appointment – Contact me to schedule
Preferred Contact Method for Students:
Canvas Messaging
Other methods to contact instructor:
BTC Phone: 360.752.5555
BTC email: jdoe@btc.edu
Instructor Bio
Sample Instructor Bio Statement:
Jane Doe, Instructor, BCIS
jdoe@btc.edu, 360.752.5555
Preference is for students to contact me through Canvas messaging. Any message that is left Monday – Friday, between 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. will be returned that day, whenever possible. Messages left on the weekend will be replied to on Monday morning.
Office: CC 123
Office Hours: Spring 2018 – Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9-9:30 a.m., 1-1:45 p.m. or by appointment.
Jane Doe has been a Business and Computer Information Systems (BCIS) instructor at Bellingham Technical College since 2007. Prior to BTC, she taught for 20 years as a high school business education teacher, work-based learning coordinator, career and technical education director, and career counselor. Jane graduated from Western Washington University with a master’s degree in Business Education (1991). She earned tenure status at BTC in 2010. Jane maintains Microsoft certifications in MS Word and MS Access. Jane is currently the advisor for Administrative Assistant, Office Assistant, Receptionist and Data Entry Specialist degree and certificates. Jane lives in Whatcom county with her husband. They have two adult sons and a big, black, hairy dog! Jane enjoys outdoor and recreational activities.
Netiquette
Take a look at The Core Rules of Netiquette.
Sample Netiquette Statements:
“In all course communication with your instructor and fellow classmates, English writing skills are required with proper capitalization, grammar, spelling, and punctuation. Avoid slang and acronyms like ROTFL for “rolling on the floor laughing.” Do not use ALL CAPS for entire sentences or posts, which denote yelling at someone. Any form of attack or inappropriate response within any form of communication with other students or faculty is unacceptable and if done in a discussion post will be removed immediately accompanied with a warning. If you disagree with something someone says, do so respectfully and collegially, and provide legitimate examples to support your side. Reread your writing before submitting and consider the tone of your emails and discussion posts, making sure nothing is coming across as defensive, too “know-it-all” or critical, or academically inappropriate. Read more about Netiquette here.
“Online Netiquette:
- Messages and Canvas Discussion Board posts to instructors or students include correct spelling and are grammatically correct.
- Messages and Canvas Discussion Board posts to instructors or students use a tone that is positive, supportive, and when appropriate, demonstrates an awareness of cultural sensitivity.”
Plagiarism
Sample Plagiarism Statements:
“All students are expected to maintain the highest level of integrity throughout their academic pursuit. All students are required to do their own work, unless specified otherwise. Academic dishonesty, cheating, plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in failing the assessment in question or the entire course. Students may also be subject to disciplinary actions by the college as outlined in the Student Code of Conduct.”
See Encouraging Academic Honesty at BTC faculty guide.
Privacy
Sample Privacy Policies:
