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The syllabus checklist is a resource created by the Faculty Development and Innovation Center (FDIC) that can serve as a guide to Eastern Illinois University (EIU) faculty in developing well-structured and informative course syllabi for a course in any modality (face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid). Using this checklist will help ensure that your syllabus not only meets university standards but also effectively communicates the course\u27s expectations and structure to learners. A well-crafted syllabus is a crucial aspect of transparent and efficient teaching, fostering a positive learning environment and setting clear expectations for both faculty and learners

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The syllabus checklist is a resource created by the Faculty Development and Innovation Center (FDIC) that can 
serve as a guide to Eastern Illinois University (EIU) faculty in developing well-structured and informative course 
syllabi for a course in any modality (face-to-face, online, and/or hybrid). Its content is drawn from the EIU 
Revised Syllabus Policy, the New/Revised Course Proposal Form, the online course review criteria included in 
the FDIC Excellence in Online Instruction certification courses, and FDIC recommendations. Using this checklist 
will help ensure that your syllabus not only meets university standards but also effectively communicates the 
course's expectations and structure to learners. A well-crafted syllabus is a crucial aspect of transparent and 
efficient teaching, fostering a positive learning environment and setting clear expectations for both faculty and 
learners. 
Accessibility 
Ensure the syllabus is an accessible document (Required) 
Effective June 2024 changes to the Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require all state and 
local public institutions to ensure their web and mobile content follows Web Content Accessibility Guidelines 
(WCAG) 2.1AA. This includes all documents, videos, audio, and other learning materials posted within D2L 
Brightspace, regardless of course modality. The following resources are available to simplify accessible 
document development: 
• Turn on the Microsoft Word Accessibility Checker. Using this tool will flag accessibility issues as the 
document is being developed. To use this tool, follow the directions at the Improve Accessibility with 
the Accessibility Checker webpage. 
• Become familiar or be reminded of best practices in accessible digital documents by reviewing the 
Creating Accessible Microsoft Word Documents section of the EIU FDIC Accessible Resources for Digital 
Materials webpage. 
• FDIC Digital Accessibility Compliance Webpage 
Instructor Information 
☐ Instructor name (Required) 
☐ Instructor contact information (Required) 
In addition to listing all forms of contact information, explicitly state your preferred method of 
communication and an expected response time. 
 
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☐ Office hours and location (Required) 
References: Policy governing office hours for Unit A faculty is stated in the Unit A contract, Section 6.8 Faculty 
Accessibility. Policy governing office hours for Unit B faculty is stated in the Unit B contract, Section 6.1(g). 
Course Information 
☐ Course number, title, number of credits, semester, delivery method (Required) 
☐ Catalog course description (Required) 
☐ Prerequisite of any prior knowledge 
Learners benefit from leveraging their prior knowledge (aka prerequisite knowledge) and experience when 
engaging with new subjects. Success of learners in a course can be enhanced when any expected prerequisite 
knowledge is explicitly stated. Examples of knowledge prerequisites include prerequisite courses, experience, 
hours, existing credentials, and foundational knowledge required for course completion. 
☐ Prerequisite of any prior technical skills/information 
Learners benefit from being aware of any prior technical skills/information required for course success. Such 
skills and information can include navigating the learning management system (D2L), proficiency in creating 
and submitting files, spreadsheets, presentations, etc. In various programs, downloading and installing 
software, utilizing apps, engaging with web conferencing tools and programs, etc. 
☐ Course materials (Required) 
Provide a list of the necessary course materials to successfully complete the course (i.e. textbook(s) (including 
author and ISBN, specific supplies, etc. and any estimated costs of all materials listed). 
☐ Technology requirements 
Provide a list of any technology (i.e., hardware, software, peripherals (webcams, microphones, etc.), 
subscriptions, plug-ins, mobile apps, etc.) that may be needed to complete course activities. Provide 
information on where and how learners can obtain required technologies. Address any technology platform 
requirements. 
☐ Course learning objectives as stated on the CAA approved course proposal (Required) 
 
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List the learner focused, course-level learning objectives that describe what learners will be able to do if they 
successfully complete the course. Note that the syllabus policy states instructors may add to the course 
learning objectives in the approved course proposal. The best practice structure for learning objectives is: 
Learners will measurable action verb the what in order to why. For example: Learners will construct 
sentences in French using correct grammar and punctuation to lay the foundation for effective communication 
in the language. 
☐ Course purpose 
Provide information to help learners understand the purpose of the course. Examples include a statement 
about the purpose of the course within the curriculum or an explanation of how and/or why the course is 
relevant to the learner in the real world. 
☐ Weekly outline/schedule of content (Required) 
Provide information on how the learning process is structured and carried out, including a (high level) weekly 
course content outline/schedule and description of the types and purposes of learning activities, including 
how they will be assessed. If a detailed (multi-page) weekly schedule is provided in your syllabus, consider 
offering this schedule as a separate document and/or D2L Brightspace page to keep the length of the syllabus 
as manageable as possible. 
☐ Assignments and evaluation, including weights for final course grade and expected feedback response time 
Provide information about assignments, their evaluation criteria, weight towards their final course grade, and 
expected feedback response time.  Faculty may elect to incorporate some of this information into the weekly 
course content outline schedule. 
☐ Grading policy (Required) 
Provide a clear statement as to how course grades are calculated and the system used (points, percentages, 
weights). Specifically address late work in the grading policy. For example, the number of points deducted for 
late work, that there is no penalty for late work, or that late work is considered on an individual basis, etc. 
☐ Grading scale (Required) 
 
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Statements 
The Required Syllabus Information PDF contains the required syllabus statements per the EIU CAA syllabus 
policy. 
☐ Academic integrity (Required) 
Students are expected to maintain principles of academic integrity and conduct as defined in EIU’s Code of Conduct 
https://www.eiu.edu/deanofstudents/conductcode.php. Violations will be reported to the Dean of Students. 
https://www.eiu.edu/deanofstudents/   
☐ Students with disabilities (Required) 
If you are a student with a documented disability in need of accommodations to fully participate in this class, please 
contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA). All accommodations must be approved through the 
Office of Accessibility and Accommodations (OAA). Please stop by McAfee Gym, Room 1272, or call 217581-6583 to 
make an appointment.    
☐ Student Success Center. Note: At the time this checklist was created, this center was renamed Academic 
Support Center (ASC) and updating wording had not yet filtered to policy (Required) 
Students who are having difficulty achieving their academic goals are encouraged to contact the Student Success Center 
https://www.eiu.edu/success/ for assistance with time management, test taking, note taking, avoiding procrastination, 
setting goals, and other skills to support academic achievement. The Student Success Center provides individualized 
consultations. To make an appointment, call 217-581-6696, or go to McAfee Gym, Room 1336. 
Recommended Statements, Policies, and Services 
The syllabus may contain instructor policies for the course and/or department or college policies as 
appropriate. Following is a list of best practice statements, policies, and services based on quality course 
design: 
☐ Communication guidelines 
Provide guidelines for written, oral, and/or visual communication. Examples of communication guidelines may 
include a respectful tone in all forms of communication, spelling, punctuation, and grammar are correct. 
Online courses can include a netiquette policy and/or a guideline such as addressing the use of official 
language of instruction rather than abbreviations and graphic elements used in texting and/or social media. 
 
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☐ Late assignment policy 
☐ Attendance policy 
☐ Proctored exams 
If learners are required to take exams in a proctored setting, include information and instructions for how they 
can succeed. 
☐ Syllabus modification statement 
Consider indicating the syllabus is a flexible agreement and that the instructor reserves the right to update the 
syllabus. Instead of a statement, this could be a sentence in the footer of the document. 
☐ Content warning 
Consider if any of the topics covered in your course could be considered sensitive to any of your learners who 
may be dealing with trauma. Create an environment where the learner can prepare for sensitive topics and/or 
seek the resources they need to succeed. 
☐ Student support services 
Make learners aware of the EIU student services and resources available that can help them succeed. 
Resources: Student Well-Being PDF , Sexual Harassment and Misconduct PDF , Other Suggested Syllabus 
Statements PDF , FDIC Student Support and Services @ EIU: a brief guide for Faculty webpage 
☐ Artificial Intelligence (AI) statement 
The Sample Syllabus Statements on AI and Academic Integrity PDF contains a list of sample syllabus 
statements that address the use of AI tools and potential impacts on academic integrity. 
☐ Vendor accessibility statement(s) 
Ensure that your learners have access to the vendor accessibility statement for each technology that may be 
used in the course, including D2L. If an accessibility statement does not exist for a particular technology, 
provide a statement that the accessibility statement does not exist, along with contact information for the 
vendor. While access to vendor accessibility statements can be made available to learners in another area or 
 
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component of a course, faculty can choose to place them in the syllabus. Resource: EIU FDIC Accessibility 
Statements for Instructional Technologies @ EIU webpage. 
☐ Technical support statement(s) 
Ensure that your learners are aware of the available technical support services and how to access them for 
technologies that may be used in your course, including D2L. While access to technical support statements can 
be made available to learners in another area or component of a course, faculty can choose to place them in 
the syllabus. Resource: PantherTech Support Self Help webpage. 
☐ Data and privacy protection statement(s) 
Ensure that your learners are aware of the privacy policies for all technologies that may be used in your 
course. Types of technologies that require privacy policies are those that require learners to create accounts 
or log in. If the course uses proctoring software, ensure learners are provided with clear information on how 
their privacy will be protected. While access to data and privacy protection information can be made available 
to learners in another area or component of a course, faculty can choose to this information in the syllabus. 
Resource: EIU FDIC Student Data Privacy Statements for Instructional Technologies @ EIU webpage. 
☐ Remove any COVID statement(s) referencing the 2020 pandemic 
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