The Montclair Syllabus is embedded in all Canvas courses, with minor updates for Spring 2022. To preview, go to SYLLABUS in your Canvas course.
To work on your syllabus in the template form, use this Google doc version.
If you do not have a course assigned yet, the details of what is requested can be found below.
Course Title
This course runs from [Date 1] to [Date 2]
Course Modality:
Class Meeting Specifics:
Professor Information
- Professor Name:
- Department:
- Office Location:
- Availability/Office Hours:
- Email:
- Phone #:
Course Description
[To align with students’ expectations, incorporate the catalog or department course description in your text.]
Course Goals & Learning Objectives
[Course Goals: Broad, general statements of what students are expected to learn: knowledge and understanding gained; abilities, skills, or appreciation developed. They are not always assessable. Align this statement with department course goals.]
[Learning Objectives: Clear, assessable statements that enable students to demonstrate learning in line with course goals. Department learning objectives for this course should be incorporated. See Bloom’s Taxonomy for help in writing assessable objectives.]
Course Materials
Required Materials: [List all required texts and resources. Provide estimated costs and suggested methods for sourcing, including whether resources are available at the library. Try linking to library resources (books, ebooks, databases, etc.), placing texts on reserve at the library, and using free materials and open educational resources.]
Recommended/Optional Materials: [List any additional readings and course materials, and include access information.]
Course Schedule
[Faculty may create and link to a new page with all the schedule details, or embed the schedule within this syllabus page.]
Important University Dates (Academic Calendar)
Communication
- [Specify any email preferences you have; for example:
- Be sure to include the full “COURSE ID” (ECON101_05FA21) in the subject of all emails.
- Typically I respond within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. If you do not hear back within 24 hours, resend your email.]
- [Specify any other communication methods you accept.]
- Navigate: Watch out for Navigate messages! They are important, and typically action from you is expected.
Assessment and Grading
Grading Breakdown (Component/Percentage of Overall Grade)
- Component 1, % [for example, Group Projects, 30%]
- Component 2, %
- Component 3, %
- Component 4, %
- Component 5, %
Evaluation of Student Work: Each assignment is accompanied by a rubric or explanation of the criteria used for evaluation.
Quizzes/tests: [If you use a proctoring tool (such as Lockdown Browser & Monitor) inform students of your expectations. It is recommended to create a practice quiz the first time using a proctoring tool.]
Late Work Policy: [specify your policy]
Attendance Policy: [specify your policy]
Other Policies: [specify any other policies or expectations you may have, e.g., participation, classroom climate, extra credit opportunities, test or exam conditions, etc.]
Course Grading Scheme: For determining final letter grades, the following common formula is used:
A: 94-100%; A-: 90-93%;
B+: 87-89%; B: 84-86%; B-: 80-83%;
C+77-79%; C: 74-76%; C-: 70-73%;
D+: 67-69%; D: 64-66%; D-: 60-63%;
F: 59%
Canvas Support
- To troubleshoot Canvas problems, click “Help” in the left-hand navigation.
- Or, visit the MSU Canvas Student Orientation, or the Instructure Canvas Student Guides.
- Canvas browser recommendations: Chrome. Firefox, or Edge. Safari is not recommended.
University Policies
- COVID-19 Information
- Academic Honesty and Integrity are MSU values, and dishonesty will result in repercussions. Be sure to seek out clarification from me, your instructor, CAST (Center for Academic Success and Tutoring) and the Center for Writing Excellence.
- Student Rights and Responsibilities: Find out about your rights as well as your responsibilities as an MSU student.
- The Disability Resource Center (DRC) assists students in receiving accommodations to equalize access. To apply for DRC services, complete an application and provide documentation using the AIM web portal.
- Campus Climate for Civility and Human Dignity: Familiarize yourself with the University’s policy on fostering an atmosphere of respect, understanding, and goodwill.
- Sexual Violence Policies and Support Available: The University is committed to a safe environment, and investigates all reports of sexual misconduct. If you share sexual misconduct information with instructors, your instructor is required to report this to the Title IX officer.
- Preferred Name: Students may select their preferred name for use at the University. Apply online to make changes.
Campus Resources
- Red Hawk Central: The first stop for administrative and financial questions should be Red Hawk Central, which is home to Student Accounts, Financial Aid, and the Registrar. Live chat available at the website for referrals and quick questions.
- Center for Academic Success and Tutoring (CAST): Tutoring, supplementary instruction, and academic coaching for common struggles with time management, studying, and managing school-work-life balance. For writing, visit the Center for Writing Excellence.
- Sprague Library has many resources so take a tour. Get Research help by appointment, chat, email, and through discipline-specific guides. Also, check out streaming media and spaces.
- Academic and Career Advising: In every college/school, or go to Red Hawk Central or the Graduate School.
- The Office of the Dean of Students resolve concerns that impact academic and/or personal well-being: deanofstudents@montclair.edu/973-655-4118. For housing, food, or life concerns, see the Case Manager; for professional clothing, see Rocky’s Closet; for food security, see Red Hawk Pantry.
- Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) provides free short-term counseling, group therapy, and referrals that are confidential. Phone: 973-655-5211. In a crisis after hours, select option “2” or University Police at 973-655-5222. The National Suicide Prevention Hotline offers 24/7 support at 800-273-8255.
- MSU Cares helps students who are alone, stressed, or afraid. Community members may report concerns about a student via a CARE Report.
Technical Support
- Call the IT Service Desk directly at 973-655-7971 or itservicedesk@mail.montclair.edu for support with log-in, network access, email, and university software and hardware.
- Maximize Wi-Fi functionality by connecting to MSU Secure Wi-Fi using your NetID; See instructions.
- Software: Students have free access to Microsoft Office 365 Education and Google Apps for Education, specialized software is available at the MSU Software repository.
- Public computer labs and on-campus loaner laptops are available.
Updated 05.17.22 SR