We are required to inform students regarding a broad range of requirements and university policies in each course and program offered at EWU. The syllabus is usually the method of notification and sometimes is the required method of notification.

NWCCU, our accrediting entity, requires student learning outcomes for each case. This requirement is based upon NWCCU standard 2.C.2: “The institution identifies and publishes expected course, program, and degree learning outcomes. Expected student learning outcomes for courses, wherever offered and however delivered, are provided in written form to enrolled students.” NWCCU based this standard upon the Higher Education Act’s requirements that the criteria for measuring quality of education must include an appropriate measure or measures of student achievement and the standards for accreditation must include assessment of the institution’s success with respect to student achievement. The NWCCU refers to student achievement as student learning outcomes.

Academic Program and Course Management, 303-35 requires that “Faculty must provide sufficient information and detail in syllabi to establish that the minimum amount of work expected of students is consistent with the assignment of credit hours to the course.”
https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ap-303-35-program-and-course-management/

Section 7.8.2 of the CBA: Faculty are responsible for informing students of “the course content, texts, readings, assignments, attendance regulations and methods of evaluation including grading.”

Classroom Attendance Policy 303-23 “instructors shall provide students with the course attendance policy during the first class meeting or within the syllabus.” https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/ap-303-23-classroom-attendance/

Student E-mail Policy 502-01 “Faculty will determine how electronic forms of communication, including e-mail, will be used in their classes, and will specify their requirements in the course syllabus.

Eastern Washington University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, age, marital status, families with children, protected veteran or military status, HIV or hepatitis C, status as a mother breastfeeding her child, or the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability, as provided for and to the extent required by state and federal laws.

Eastern Washington University is committed to providing support for students with disabilities. If you are a student with physical, learning, emotional, or psychological disabilities needing an accommodation, you are encouraged to stop by Student Accommodation and Support Services (SASS), HAR 015 or call 509-359-6871.

Academic Integrity is the cornerstone of the university. Any student who attempts to gain an unfair advantage over other students by violating the Academic Integrity policy may be reported to the university and may receive a sanction up to and including XF for the course, suspension, or expulsion from the university. This policy is on the EWU web site.https://inside.ewu.edu/policies/knowledge-base/wac-172-90-student-academic-integrity-3/

According to Washington State statute and EWU Policy, students may request accommodation for reasons of faith or conscience, including observance of Religious Holidays. Students must request this accommodation using the following link, which includes more information about the policy and the process: Holidays and Religious Accommodation form.

Recording Devices: Any type of electronic recording of class is prohibited without my written permission. This is necessary to protect my intellectual property as well as the privacy of students in the class. Recording private conversations without consent is a crime in Washington State.

Disruptive Conduct: Maintaining a productive and respectful learning environment is essential for the success of all students. This classroom is a place for intellectual inquiry, open dialogue, and a commitment to academic integrity. As such, all members of our community are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that supports these goals.

Disruptive behavior is any conduct that unreasonably interferes with the instructor’s ability to teach or other students’ ability to learn. This includes, but is not limited to:

Repeatedly arriving late or leaving early in a way that is disruptive to the class.
Engaging in private conversations or using electronic devices for non-class activities (e.g., texting, social media, browsing unrelated websites).
Making offensive, harassing, or threatening remarks.
Arguing with the instructor or other students in a way that shuts down discussion.

Disruptive conduct violates classroom standards as well as EWU’s Student Conduct Code. If a student is disruptive in class, I will take the following steps:

Initial Disruption: If a student’s behavior is disruptive, I will first attempt to address the issue directly with the student, either during or after class. This may involve a private conversation to understand the situation and clarify expectations for classroom conduct.
Repeated or Escalated Disruption: If the behavior continues or escalates, I may ask the student to leave the classroom for the remainder of the class session. I will also document the incident and may report it to the Office of Student Rights & Responsibilities for violation of the Student Conduct Code.
Serious Threats or Emergencies: Any behavior that poses an immediate threat to the safety of others will be reported to immediately to law enforcement.

Students who engage in disruptive behavior may be subject to disciplinary action under the university’s Student Conduct Code in addition to being removed from class.