CREATING YOUR SYLLABUS
Dual Enrollment Courses

Your syllabus has an important role in students’ understanding of information and policies for success in your course.  It is a map to help students navigate course content, as well as a contract between instructor and student.  Syllabi from all courses are collected each semester and kept on file in each Division office.  Information from your syllabus is used to address any questions or concerns from students and/or transfer institutions and is also used as documentation for accreditation purposes.

Please use the following outline as a tool to help you organize, arrange, and add components to best suit the needs of your course.  This outline includes the minimum amount of information required in your syllabus.  Please incorporate additional items or information that will meet the needs of your course.   

COURSE SYLLABUS

Course Title and Prefix:   Yavapai Course Title and prefix (Example:  MAT 142)
Course Record Number:   CRN  Yavapai CRN number 
Semester:  	

Instructor:
Contact Information: email or phone or both
Class Meeting Days/Times: 
Class Location: School name as well as building/room number

Dual Enrollment through Yavapai College:

This course is offered through a Dual Enrollment partnership between (Enter your school name here) and Yavapai College resulting in credits that are counted towards both your high school and college education.  Being enrolled in both institutions means: 
•	You will establish a permanent college academic record and transcript at Yavapai College that may be required by future colleges or universities.  This permanent academic record may impact eligibility for future financial aid.
•	All students are expected to be in compliance with all current published (Enter your school name here) and Yavapai College policies, rules, and regulations.  Yavapai policies are stated in the Student Code of Conduct  
•	In accordance with FERPA-Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (www.yc.edu/ferpa).  Yavapai College records belong to the student, who can share with the parent by logging on to the website at www.yc.edu.

A.	Course Information

Course Description, Credits and Prerequisites
Paste the description from the Course Outline and/or online catalog.  The description includes number of credits and any prerequisites  Catalog & Course Outlines
Course Content and Learning Outcomes
Copy and paste from the Course Outline.   You can also add a general statement of what will they know, what will they be able to do, what will they value, and what will they create as they progress through the course.   
Required Texts and Materials
List full text citations of all required materials with ISBN Numbers. Required library/library-accessible resources can be described here.  Also add information on the YC Bookstore here if needed – Bookstore Web link

B.	Assessment Measures and Grades:   
Insert your specific grading criteria here.  Be specific about points and how they are earned.  Make sure to add a timeframe to return assignments, tests, and other submissions.  

C.	Grade Distribution & Policies: 
Add any of your class grading policies here.  Topics may include the following:

Make up and Late Work Policy: 			
Resubmission and Rewrite Policy: 		
Extra Credit Policy: 		
Group Work Policy:
School Attendance Policy: (include how absences may affect student’s grade based on your school’s attendance policy)

D.	Course Policies: Student Expectations & Support
Attendance Policy: 
Students are expected to attend and participate in all class meetings, labs, and field trips.  A student who expects to be absent due to another school-sponsored activity or compelling personal reason must make prior arrangements with the instructor.  All course work must be made up as directed by the instructor.  

Offer additional specifics about your school’s attendance policy and how it may affect student’s grades.  

Academic Integrity & Student Conduct: 
Honesty in academic work is a central element of the learning environment.  “Cheating” is the act of obtaining or attempting to obtain credit for academic work through the use of any dishonest, deceptive, or fraudulent means.”  It will be assumed that you will present your own work.  The presentation of another individual’s work as one’s own or the act of seeking unfair academic advantage through cheating, plagiarism or other dishonest means are violations of the College’s Student Code of Conduct.  

“Plagiarism” is a form of cheating. Plagiarism is the use of distinctive ideas or works belonging to another person without providing adequate acknowledgement of that person’s contribution. Violation and penalties for cheating are available in the Yavapai College Student Code of Conduct. http://www.yc.edu/v5content/student-services/code-conduct.htm) Violations of these rules will result in a record of the infraction being placed in your file and receiving a zero on the work in question at a MINIMUM.  At the instructor’s discretion, you may also receive a failing grade for the course.  

College Learning Centers & Tutoring: 
Learning Centers are available on both the Prescott and Verde Valley Campuses.  These centers provide a variety of learning support for students including tutoring, adaptive computer and learning equipment for students with disabilities, and a networked general computer lab for registered students.   Please call for details:  Prescott - 776-2085, or Verde Valley – 634-6562. Web link: http://www.yc.edu/v5content/learning-center/ 

Disability Resource Services: 
Disability Resource services provides qualified students with disabilities ranging from mobility needs, hearing or vision impairment, and learning disabilities equal access and reasonable accommodations in all Yavapai College academic programs and activities. This office supports disability and accessibility awareness and promotes a welcoming environment to all. Contact the Disabilities Resource Director for an appointment.  Web Link:  http://www.yc.edu/v5content/disability-resources/ 

Libraries:  
Library services are available online through the YC website to all students and also at the Prescott and Verde Valley Campuses.  Both campuses include public computer access and are members of a countywide library network, which provides access to a wide range of information and resources at libraries throughout Yavapai County.  Web Link: http://www.yc.edu/v5content/library/  

Open Computer Labs:
Most campuses have open computer lab hours for currently-enrolled students.  The Prescott and Verde Campus offer Computer Commons.  Please check your campus site for availability and schedules. Web Link: http://www.yc.edu/v5content/academics/divisions/bucs/computer-commons/ 

E.	Course Communication, Website and Media  Offer specifics about your communication requirements.

College Website & Links:  Yavapai College uses a Central Authentication Service (CAS) to log into the college website and access information. Students log in with their YC Username & Password on the YC Homepage  (http://www.yc.edu/).  Click the  button (upper right side).  

Available Links once you Login: 

Hello, Student 

YC Home	      New
    E-mail
 	College
Information	Courses in which you
are enrolled	Blackboard 
Link	E-Mail 	
Student Email:  Enrolled students are required to use the YC 'Scholar' e-mail address for official College communications. To access your 'Scholar' e-mail, click the email clicking on the email icon (envelope) on the YC Homepage once you log into the college website. 
For more information and e-mail assistance, download this PDF document, Yavapai College Email.  You may elect to forward your YC e-mail to an address different from the official Yavapai College account (see instructions on website), but assume full responsibility for reading e-mail at the forwarded location. 

Insert the following if you use Canvas for grades and announcements:
Canvas: If your Instructor also utilizes Canvas, an online course/grading system, a link to that Canvas course can be accessed once you log into the YC Website and click on the C icon on the YC homepage.  Describe how you will use it in the course, how often students should expect to login, how team activities will be organized, due dates, policies on late participation, etc.  
Tech Support:  Technical Help & Assistance – for college-supported issues, call the HelpDesk at 928-776-2168 

F.	Course Calendar and Outcomes Assessed:
Include a Course Calendar or Schedule of Assignments identifying course content topics along with major assignments used to assess course outcomes.  Identify the course outcomes assessed with each major assignment.  For an example in your subject area, please contact your Dual Enrollment Liason.  Add a short statement that allows for changes in the course calendar at the discretion of the instructor.

NOTES:  Please check your spelling and grammar before publishing.  Make sure instructional RED text is deleted too.
If you have any questions, please contact your Dual Enrollment Liason or Dean Holbrook for assistance.

SYLLABUS AGREEMENT

Course Title & CRN:  

Instructor Name:  

Semester & Course Dates:  

I have been provided with a copy of the syllabus for this course in either electronic or paper format, and I have read this syllabus and have been given a chance to ask questions about it.  I understand the syllabus requirements and agree to them.
A.	This course will be recorded on my Yavapai College transcript and is part of my permanent college academic record that may be requested by other postsecondary academic institutions and may affect future financial aid.
B.	I understand all of the policies and procedures for this specific course and general policies for (enter name of school here) and Yavapai College.
C.	The class syllabus is subject to change and it is my responsibility to know the changes.
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Student Printed Name
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Student Signature							Date
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Parent  Signature							Date