Rev.

4/22/2016

Syllabus Format: Notes in red should be removed from/replaced in the final document.
They are to guide you to making this format usable to the student. Insert page breaks
where needed to make your final document flow together. Please name the document
with course code, section #, and synonym # (e.g. CIS-100-SB01, Syn. # 12345) and e-mail
to your Supervisor (in Word format) for review at least five (5) days before the class
starts.
The following document may be used as a resource to help you in the development of
your syllabus.

Syllabus Rubric

I.

Course and Instructor

Format (Classroom, Laboratory, etc. Note: There is a separate syllabus template for
Online Learning classes)
Course Information
Course Title:
Course Code:
Semester:
Meeting Days & Times:
Class Location:
Synonym Number:
Credits:

Prerequisite:
Start Date: mm/dd/yy
End Date: mm/dd/yy
Refund Date: mm/dd/yy*
Withdraw Date: mm/dd/yy*
* Please contact your campus for the
calculated Refund & Withdraw Dates

Instructor Information
Instructor Name:
Phone (Office):
(Home, optional):
Fax (Office): (Home):
E-mail (Office):
(Home)
Instructor Office Room #:
Office Hours: By appointment only

II.

Course Description
The course description is available on the Colorado Community College Common Course
website. This site can be found at:
https://erpdnssb.cccs.edu/PRODCCCS/ccns_pub_controller.p_command_processor. The
Course Description from the site for your course is placed here.

III.

Student Learning Outcomes, Competencies, and Skills

State-approved course Standard Competencies and course descriptions are listed on the
Colorado Community College Common Course website. This site can be found here:
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https://erpdnssb.cccs.edu/PRODCCCS/ccns_pub_controller.p_command_processor. The
Standard Competencies for each course are placed here. The Outline is useful in
planning the course content for the semester. Instructors may also list more specific
course student learning outcomes that are tied to CMCs course, program, and/or general
education learning outcomes. Please see
http://coloradomtn.edu/departments/assessment/signature_outcomes/ for CMCs Signature
Learning Outcomes.
IV.

IDEA Objectives
In addition, each instructor should select 3-5 IDEA objectives from the list below and
incorporate them in your syllabus. More information about IDEA can be found at
http://www.idea.ksu.edu.
Gaining factual knowledge (terminology, classifications, methods, trends).
Learning fundamental principles, generalizations, or theories.
Learning to apply course material (to improve thinking, problem solving, and
decisions).
Developing specific skills, competencies, and points of view needed by professionals
in the field most closely related to this course.
Acquiring skills in working with others as a member of a team.
Developing creative capacities (writing, inventing, designing, performing in art,
music, drama, etc.)
Gaining a broader understanding and appreciation of intellectual/cultural activity
(music, science, literature, etc.)
Developing skills in expressing oneself orally or in writing.
Learning how to find and use resources for answering questions or solving
problems.
Developing a clearer understanding of, and commitment to, personal values.
Learning to analyze and critically evaluate ideas, arguments, and points of view.
Acquiring an interest in learning more by asking questions and seeking answers.

V.

Evaluation Methods and Class Management

This section should contain the relevant information about how the instructor will evaluate
the students work in the class. Found in this section will be such information as: point
value of tests, assignments, extra credit and grading scale, (e.g. 90-100 points = A, 8089 points = B, etc.). Any other information, such as attendance/participations, that will
affect the students grade should be included here.
Class management deals with the management or structure of the class. Such information
as a weekly schedule of chapters to be covered in the text, videos or films to be shown,
assignments due, etc., would be included here. Do papers have to be typed? Are there
special requirements for name, etc. to be on all papers? Will papers be returned? Are there
certain expectations of the students by the instructor? Are assignments accepted early? Or
late? Is there a date after which no assignments will be accepted? Topics to be included
from the official college course plan might be included in this section. Is there a penalty for
missing class? Is there a minimum/maximum number of classes that can be missed
without a grade penalty? What about emergencies?
NOTICE:
A student judged to have engaged in academic misconduct as defined in the Academic
Policies and Requirements section of the Colorado Mountain College Student Handbook
will, at a minimum, receive a zero for the work in question. The student may also be
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removed from the class, resulting in a failing grade. All student course material may be
submitted to turnitin.com (or another anti-plagiarism program) at the instructors
discretion. Academic Expectations, the Student Code of Conduct and Judicial Process
and more information about academic misconduct can be found in the Student Handbook.
Students are responsible for course materials from assigned text(s) and reading, lectures,
labs, and other assignments as required.
The instructor may alter any, or all, of this syllabus during the semester as the learning
environment requires. Students will be notified in writing of changes.
Attendance at all class meetings is expected.
VI.

Attendance and No-Show Reporting

Attendance and early engagement are important elements for your success in this course.
All students who do not attend the first class(es) or meet early attendance requirements
must be reported by the instructor to the Registrars Office. Financial aid students or
students receiving Veterans benefits who do not attend the first class(es) or
meet early attendance requirements will be dropped from the course and may
not receive financial assistance (http://coloradomtn.edu/financial_aid).

VII.

Students with Disabilities

If you have a disability protected by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section
504 of the Rehabilitation Act and feel you may need classroom accommodations based on
the impact of your disability, please contact the Disability Services Coordinator on your
campus.
Spring Valley, Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, and Aspen: Dr. Anne Moll 970-9478256
Breckenridge and Dillon: Karin Mitchell
970-968-5821
Leadville and Chaffee County: Sandi Conner (interim) 719-486-4200
Edwards: Dan Hammon 970-569-2959
Steamboat Springs and Online-only students: Deb Farmer 970-870-4450
Rifle: Libby Neal 970-625-6959

VIII.

Title IX Sexual Misconduct Contact Information

Colorado Mountain College is committed to the prompt and equitable investigation of all
Sexual Misconduct complaints or reports, with appropriate remediation where it has been
determined that this Policy has been violated. Each campus has a designated Title IX
Coordinator to handle any reports of Sexual Misconduct.
Title IX Coordinator Contact Information:
College/Employee Deputy Title IX Coordinator
Lisa Doak, AVP of Student Services
970-947-8351
ldoak@coloradomtn.edu

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Campus Deputy Title IX Coordinator

Delete the contact info below for all but the contact information for your campus Title IX
Coordinator and change the font color to black.
Online Learning
Lisa Doak, AVP of Student Services
970-947-8351
ldoak@coloradomtn.edu
Steamboat Springs Campus
Brian Hoza, Dean of Student Affairs
970-870-4463
bhoza@coloradomtn.edu
Edwards Campus
Director of Campus Operations
970-569-2913
Rifle Campus
Rachel Pokrandt, Campus Dean
970-625-6944
rpokrandt@coloradomtn.edu
Roaring Fork Campus (Glenwood Springs, Carbondale, Spring Valley)
Abbie Kroesen, Associate Dean of Student Affairs
970-947-8212
akroesen@coloradomtn.edu
Summit Campus (Breckenridge, Dillon)
Dave Askeland, Campus VP
970-989-1312 x 2612
daskeland@coloradomtn.edu
Leadville Campus
Skip Lee, Dean of Student Affairs
719-486-4290
wlee@coloradomtn.edu
Aspen Campus
Margaret Maxwell, Assistant Dean of Instruction
970-236-0430 ext. 2430
mtclement@coloradomtn.edu
IX.

Withdrawal from this Course

Students wishing to withdraw from this course must INITIATE the course withdrawal/drop
process at the site Registration Office.
This class could be cancelled one week prior to the census date if a sufficient number of
students are not enrolled by that date.

X.

Grading Systems & Options

Information about grading is available in the Colorado Mountain College catalog

(http://catalog.coloradomtn.edu). Grades will be posted to

https://webadvisor.coloradomtn.edu by Thursday following the last day of classes at the
end of each semester.
XI.

Required Course Materials

This section contains information regarding the required texts, study guides, readings,
writing portfolios, special equipment, computer discs, dictionaries, workbooks, etc., that
the student will need for completion of this class. Texts, manuals, and other publications
should include the title, author, publisher, and ISBN.
The instructor could use as much of the text below as he/she deems appropriate regarding
texts; this verbiage has been approved by Purchasing:
Colorado Mountain College has chosen to partner with Follett Virtual Bookstores
to operate textbook services. The official textbook list for CMC will be available on
Folletts site (www.coloradomtn.bkstr.com). Students and other members of the campus
community should sign up for the Online Textbook Stores email mailing list at
www.coloradomtn.bkstr.com/email to receive important message from the CMC Online
Textbook Store.
Why did CMC choose Follett Virtual Bookstores?
Follett offers its customers the best text rental program in the industry,

which saves 50% or more off the cost of a new book.

The online store also gives CMC students access to the largest supply of
money-saving used textbooks, with 2.5 million in stock and ready to ship
direct from Folletts warehouse.
Follett offers the best price when buying back books at the end of the term.
Students can sell back books anytime online or in person at Folletts CMC
buyback events. Sign up for the online stores email list at
www.coloradomtn.bkstr.com/email for more information on future buyback
dates and times.

If you ever have any online bookstore questions:

Email coloradomtn@fvb.follett.com or call 800-621-4088
XII.

Other Information
Any other information relative to the class should be included here. Will the class have
field trips? Are there special arrangements for laboratories? Will the class meet in a
different location for some classes? Are the make-up classes and/or cancelled classes
scheduled?

XIII.

Each syllabus should contain the following:

Virtual Library Information: http://library.coloradomtn.edu
The Virtual Library has its doors open 24/7, providing access to thousands of online
journals and newspapers, e-books and art images, downloadable videos and audiobooks,
career resources and practice tests.
Login Instructions: Use CMC Libraries link from you Canvas course menu to access the
CMC library website. The link will pass authentication credentials that will allow you to use
online library collections. It will also take you directly to the librarys home page.

Ask a Librarian: If you need assistance with your research project, you can ask a
librarian online. Select the AskAcademic chat box on the librarys home page and type in
your question. This service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also email
reference@coloradomtn.edu or call 800-621-8559, extension 2926.

This syllabus must be reviewed by an Instructional Supervisor and placed in the official course
file at the location where the course is taught. CMC is required to have a syllabus on file for each
credit course. It must include the colleges grading system, which may be found in the college
catalog. The syllabus should be as detailed as possible and handed out at the first class session.