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The course syllabus is one of the most important ways for you to communicate your requirements and expectations to your students. Individual instructors shall determine requirements for each course they teach in accordance with the Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee-approved instructional objectives.
You must provide each student with a copy of your course syllabi during the first meeting of the class. You are also required to submit a copy of these materials directly to the VP of Academic Affairs no later than the end of the first (1st) week of classes for adjunct faculty, or prior to the conclusion of the add/drop period for full-time faculty.
The Collective Bargaining Agreements contain check lists of the items that you must include in your syllabi:
Day X111-E2 Checklist for Course Materials form
DCE-E1 Course/Instructional Materials Checklist Form
Distance Education DE-1 Checklist for Course Materials Form and Interaction Plan
The VP of Academic Affairs reviews the syllabi for each instructor against this checklist. These are minimum requirements for the syllabus, and they should not keep you from customizing your syllabus.
Please remember that your individual course policies must be consistent with the mission of the College.
Information in your syllabus will set the tone for your semester and give your students a clear understanding of your expectations.
Institutional Disability Services Statement Greenfield Community College values inclusion and equal access to its programs and activities and is committed to fostering an environment of respect and full participation. Our goal is to create learning environments that are equitable, inclusive, and welcoming. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of this course that result in barriers to your inclusion or accurate assessment or achievement, please notify the instructor as soon as possible. If you are a student with a disability and may need reasonable academic accommodations, please contact the Office of Disability Services (ODS) as soon as possible to discuss your needs and options. The ODS is located on the fourth floor of the Core in C423. For an appointment, please call (413) 775-1332 or email DisabilityServices@gcc.mass.edu.
Peer Tutoring Sample Statement The Peer Tutoring Program offers one-on-one peer tutoring for most courses offered at the college. This is a free resource available to all GCC students, at a wide variety of times throughout the week. The Peer Tutoring suite is located on the fourth floor of the core, above the library; tutors meet with students both in person and virtually. Students can make appointments using the "Request an Appointment" button on our website or by calling (413) 775-1330 or emailing peer_tutoring@gcc.mass.edu.
Missed Classes Sample Statement Anything that is scheduled to occur on a day when class is canceled (e.g., an exam is scheduled or an assignment is due) will occur on the next class day. See class site in Moodle for more information.
Classroom Civility Sample Statement A statement outlining the standards of behavior expected at an institution of higher learning can be found on the GCC website with other student policies and procedures. In addition to these expectations, in this classroom please remember that everyone is entitled to the opportunity to learn. Please do not arrive late, leave early, or in any other way detract from the right of your classmates to the best learning environment possible.
Academic Honesty Sample Statement The faculty and staff of Greenfield Community College expect students to uphold academic honesty in all their work. Students must give credit to the creators–whether human or artificial intelligence (AI)–of any information, images, ideas, and expressions that they use in their work. A failure to do so constitutes intellectual theft (i.e. plagiarism), for which a student may face code of conduct charges as outlined in the Massachusetts Community Colleges Student Code of Conduct. Students should consult with individual instructors. GCC’s library staff offer resources and one-on-one help, both in-person and online, with proper citation of sources.
Career Readiness Office Sample Statement The Career Readiness Coordinator can help students make informed career path decisions, create effective application materials and prepare for the world of work during their time at GCC. Please make an appointment or visit our website.
Greenfield Community College Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy Sample Statement It is the responsibility of all faculty, staff, students, and anyone using the facilities or resources of Greenfield Community College to read, understand, and follow the Greenfield Community College Copyright and Intellectual Property Policy. If you have questions regarding the policy please contact Chet Jordan, the College's copyright officer, at (413) 775-1471 or jordanc@gcc.mass.edu.
Library Resources for Class Research Sample Statement The Nahman-Watson Library is here to help with all of your research and technology needs. In addition to books and online research tools, the library offers one-on-one research support for every step of the research process, in-person and remotely. We have laptops, Wi-Fi hotspots, and other technology that you can take home for the entire semester. The library is located on the third floor in the core of the main building.
As a GCC student, you automatically have a library card, which you can use to request books from other libraries and access our online article and streaming video databases. Use the following login information:
Technology Support Sample Statement If you experience technical challenges (cannot log in to email or Moodle, a tool or feature does not work in Moodle, or with MyGCC, etc.) you may email me. If you do so, you should also copy in the Student Help Desk email address at Helpdesk@gcc.mass.edu. It is important to provide: (1) your full name, (2) your student identification number, (3) the class you are in , and finally, (4) clearly state the challenge you are experiencing. This information will help me and the support team at the Student Help Desk provide you with assistance.
Student Activities Sample Statement GCC strives to create a community where students may take an active role in the student body and attain a sense of personal investment in GCC. We do this by creating opportunities for students to create or join a club, participate in student governance, and attend educational, cultural, volunteer, and social events. Student activities and student academic support activities are typically held over the Monday, Wednesday, and Friday noon hour.
Title IX & Affirmative Action The college is dedicated to ensuring an equitable and safe learning environment. However, should a problem arise pertaining to a Title IX or Affirmative Action violation, please contact La Wanza Lett-Brewington, Title IX Coordinator, and Affirmative Action Officer at (413) 775-1446 or lett-brewingtonl@gcc.mass.edu.
Wellness Center For an appointment to visit our Disability Services Coordinator or to make an appointment with our Mental Health Counselor please contact Erika Nygard, Wellness Center's Administrative Assistant. You can drop by the Wellness Center, email nygarde@gcc.mass.edu, or call the Wellness Center's Office at (413) 775-1332 to set up an appointment.
Standards of Behavior This class is committed to a teaching and learning environment in which diverse viewpoints are expressed freely. All members will treat one another with tolerance, civility, and respect at all times. For more information on GCC's Standards of Behavior and the Massachusetts Community College Student Code of Conduct, visit https://www.gcc.mass.edu/academic-affairs/policies/.