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Policy

Every instructor is responsible for creating an informative syllabus and organizing an effective, equitable, and inclusive learning environment by:

1. Providing a written syllabus to ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs on the first day of the course, inluding but not limited to learning outcomes class attendance policy (aligned with "Class Attendance" policy in the Policy Library), content, examinations and/or assignments (including due dates), policy on return of ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ work, required course materials and technology, and method of grade calculation.
2. Adhering to the syllabus and communicating clearly any necessary modifications to the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs; 
3. Maintaining and informing ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs of regularly scheduled office hours (see Office Hours for Instructional Staff policy in Policy Library);
4. Ascribing to a standard of grading that follows the accepted practices within the discipline including providing and receiving feedback that is offered in a timely manner and is critical and respectful of others' views;
5. Informing ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs of Miami's Academic Integrity policy and adhering to its principles; 
6. Utilizing a ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ supported learning management system to communicate course information;
7. Treating ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs with courtesy and respect at all times. Courtesy and respect do not prohibit strong criticism directed at the ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ’s academic errors and scholarly responsibilities;
8. Endeavoring to ensure that the classroom learning environment is free of discrimination and harassment based upon all forms of prejudice that negatively influence ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ learning, such as those based on age, ethnicity, gender, mental or physical impairment, race, religion, sexual orientation, or gender identity and inclusive of all ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵs;
9. Following specific ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ accomodations received from Student Disability Services;
10. Adhering to the “Statement on Professional Ethics” in the policy titled “Professional Ethics and Responsibilities”

Related Form(s)

Not Applicable.

Additional Resources and Procedures

Not Applicable

FAQ

Not Applicable.

Policy Administration

Next Review Date

7/1/2023

Responsible Officers  

Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs

Legal Authority

Not Applicable.

Compliance Policy

No

Recent Revision History

 Amended July 2022

Reference ID(s)

• MUPIM 5.4
• OAC-3339-5-04

Reviewing Bodies

• Administrative
• ¾Ã¾ÃÈÈÊÓƵ Senate