Who do I ask for help?

Lisa Shoen - Department Operations Specialist lmshoen@syr.edu

• Blackboard access, email, NetID
• Hiring and payroll questions
• Room and scheduling
• Parking and building access
• General questions

Kathy Vander Werff  - Department Chair kvander@syr.edu

• Course content
• Student concerns and issues during the semester
• Instructor illness or other absences
• Course, department, and university policies

Other help resources:

• Information for faculty and staff
• Resources from the Center for Teaching and Learning
• Stay Safe - source of public health information

Where do I find help with my course Blackboard site?

/wiki/spaces/CODL44/pages/155288211

Blackboard Help page

Why can't I find/access my current course Blackboard site?

• Make sure you have been issued a NetID and SU email
• Make sure that you are listed as an instructor for the course - check with Lisa
• Courses are made available about 5-6 weeks before the start of the semester

How do I submit my textbook for my course to the bookstore?

https://fast.ecampus.com/courses

What information should I have on my syllabus and where should I submit it?

All undergraduate and graduate courses

• https://academicaffairs.syracuse.edu/important-syllabus-reminders/
• https://teachingexcellence.syr.edu/resources/syllabus-resources/
• CSD syllabus examples

Graduate courses and combined undergraduate/grad courses:

• ASHA competencies associated with the course and requirements for meeting 
  • If you haven't received these for your course, request from Dr. Vander Werff (kvander@syr.edu) or Tracy Williams (twilli74@syr.edu). Make sure the standards linked to the objectives say "2020 ASHA standards" (current certification standard).
• Examples

Syllabi should be submitted here at least one week prior to the first class session. All instructors should post their syllabus on their Blackboard course site.

What are the department's absence and missed assignment/exam policies?

• There is no departmental policy regarding make-up exams or assignments. In general, specific course policies about missed assignments/exams due to absence are up to the instructor and should be clearly stated on your syllabus.
• Types of absence and absence notifications are described here.https://experience.syracuse.edu/student-outreach/student-support/absence-notifications/#s:frequently-asked-questions. Instructors may require an absence notification (received through OrangeSuccess) for extended absences for make-up exam/assignment eligibility or due date extensions.
• Final exam dates should be on the syllabus from the beginning of the semester (available in MySlice and here). Final dates/times should NOT be changed. Students will not be excused from scheduled finals for reasons other than documented illness/emergency absences. If an incomplete is needed due to an emergency situation, please contact the department. Students who are graduating cannot take incompletes- contact the department chair.

What are the academic dates and deadlines?

Academic Calender 2023-2024

Five-year academic calendar 2020-2025

IMPORTANT: Be sure to put the academic/financial drop deadline and withdrawal (no money back, W on transcript) deadlines on your syllabus

• Fall 2023 Academic/financial drop deadline Monday, September 18, withdrawal deadline Tuesday, November 28
• Spring 2024 Academic/financial drop deadline Tuesday, February 6, withdrawal deadline Tuesday, April 16

How do I submit my grades?

Midterm grade departmental deadlines - courses with graduate students only

• Submit grade standing for all graduate students in your courses to Lisa using this link by the date below:
  • Fall 2023 submit grades by 23 Oct 2023
  • Spring 2024 submit grades by 18 Mar 2024 

Final course grades are submitted through MySlice>Faculty and Advisors>Faculty Center

• Under My Teaching Schedule, first icon is your class roster and second icon is the grade roster