Policies, Guidelines, and Documents

Academic Integrity and Assessments

• Use of Webcams - Factors to consider regarding the use of webcams in courses offered through remote learning technologies.

Course Policies and Syllabus

• Class Recording Guidelines - These University guidelines should be followed when recording class lectures, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Contingency Planning for Instructors - Use the Contingency Planning resource for guidance on how to handle class meeting disruptions when absences occur or emergencies arise.
• Guidance for Live Streaming vs. Recording Lectures (DOC) - This document gives instructors guidance for when to live stream lectures and when to record lectures, including the value of each and when each are appropriate.
• Procedures for Instruction during Campus Closures (DOC) - Use these procedures when there is a change in normal campus operations due to weather, power outages, or other emergencies.
• Teaching Strategies for Instructor or Student Absences (PDF) - This guide is meant to assist instructors in continuing course delivery in case of necessary student or instructor absence in alignment with Senate policy 42-27, Class Attendance.

Engaging Students

• Use of Webcams - Factors to consider regarding the use of webcams in courses offered through remote learning technologies.

Health and Safety

• Guidance for Live Streaming vs. Recording Lectures (DOC) - This document gives instructors guidance for when to live stream lectures and when to record lectures, including the value of each and when each are appropriate.
• Teaching Strategies for Instructor or Student Absences (PDF) - This guide is meant to assist instructors in continuing course delivery in case of necessary student or instructor absence in alignment with Senate policy 42-27, Class Attendance.
• Updated COVID-19 Guidance for Faculty and Instructors (PDF) - This guide gives faculty and instructors updated information on quarantine and isolation, contact tracing, and managing student absences.

Inclusion and Student Well-being

• Virtual Study Groups – Guidance for Instructors (DOC) - Guidance and resources for the use of study groups to foster student connections and student success in learning.

Instruction and Pedagogy

• Class Recording Guidelines - These University guidelines should be followed when recording class lectures, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Guidance for Live Streaming vs. Recording Lectures (DOC) - This document gives instructors guidance for when to live stream lectures and when to record lectures, including the value of each and when each are appropriate.
• Instructional Materials for Students Studying Outside the U.S. (DOC) - Common issues and recommendations for instructors and students.
• Office Hours – Guidance for Instructors (DOC) - Guidelines and considerations for instructors to use when engaging with their students in office hours.
• Teaching Strategies for Instructor or Student Absences (PDF) - This guide is meant to assist instructors in continuing course delivery in case of necessary student or instructor absence in alignment with Senate policy 42-27, Class Attendance.
• Use of Webcams - Factors to consider regarding the use of webcams in courses offered through remote learning technologies.

Technology

• Class Recording Guidelines - These University guidelines should be followed when recording class lectures, presentations, and demonstrations.
• Use of Webcams - Factors to consider regarding the use of webcams in courses offered through remote learning technologies.