Approved by Academic Senate on 9/20/21.

Updated Spring 2024, Winter 2025.

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Note that in Board of Trustees FHDA Administrative Procedure 5500 I Bit says:

“Protection Against Improper Academic Evaluation

Students shall not be evaluated in a prejudiced or capricious manner. At the same time, students are responsible for maintaining standards of academic performance established for each course in which they are enrolled. Standards relating to matters of class attendance, punctuality, dress (e.g. safety goggles and uniforms), and other similar classroom requirements, where essential in evaluation, should be clearly communicated by the instructors to the students enrolled in the courses where they apply.”

You can read the procedure at: https://www.boarddocs.com/ca/fhda/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9U2U5X7A11CD

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Note that

BP 4190

says:

". . . Faculty members have the principal right and responsibility to determine the content, pedagogy, methods of instruction, the selection, planning and presentation of course materials, and the fair and equitable methods of assessment in their assignment in accordance with the approved curriculum and course outline and the educational mission of the District, and in accordance with state laws and regulations. These rights and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the faculty member’s choice of textbooks and other course materials, assignments and assessment methods, teaching practices, grading and evaluation of student work, and teaching methods and practices."

You can read the policy at:

https://go.boarddocs.com/ca/fhda/Board.nsf/goto?open&id=9TUU2X765834

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Artificial intelligence tools are at the Academic Senate Canvas page (click on Modules in the left hand column).

https://deanza.instructure.com/courses/12703/modules

"Generative AI Introduction, Tools, Resources and Other Information

What is Generative AI?

AI and Disability Support

Syllabus Resources and Tools

How to Use AI: A Introductory Guide for Instructors"

Below are the basic sections for the course syllabus in a suggested order of appearance in your syllabus.

Click on each item for details and examples.

Basic Information
Required and Recommended Texts and Materials
Student Learning Outcomes
Instructional Methodology
Online Hybrid/Synchronous/Asynchronous Policies
Goals for Students in the Course
Attendance
Student Code of Conduct
Assignments
Grading Criteria
Schedule of Topics/Coursework, Exams, etc.
Final Exam and Other Important Dates
Academic Integrity
Help and Support
Disability Support Services (DSS)/Accommodations
Privacy Statement (FERPA)
Recording Policy
Student Disruptions
Cell Phone Policies
Safety Protocols
Syllabus is Subject to Change
Academic and Social Support through your Guided Pathways Village

Acknowledgements: Created by Dawn Lee, Faculty Director of Professional Development. Mary Donahue, Faculty in Biological Health Sciences and in Kinesiology curated content included as examples, updated the content Spring 2024, Winter 2025 and maintains this webpage.