Disability Services, Guidelines for an Accessible Syllabus
Volunteer State Community College | Student Services Division
The course syllabus refers to a written course description that provides the objectives, assignments, and schedule. The syllabus is a mediator between the faculty member and the student. It outlines expectations and requirements for successful completion of the course. Included in the syllabus is a disability statement.
Disability Services’ Sample Syllabus Statement
It is the student’s responsibility to self identify with the Office of Disability Services in order to receive accommodations.Only those students with appropriate documentation will receive services.
Disability Services is located in the Campus Center, Suite C-206 B.
· Disability Services Phone (615)-230-3472 (615)-230-3488 TTD
Essential Elements of an Accessible Syllabus
Basic Information: Course title, course number, number of credits, current year, current term, meeting time and location, your name, location of your office, office phone number, email address, office hours, appointment times, information on teaching assistants, and a syllabus disability statement.
· Prerequisites: Classes, skills, and information required prior to enrolling in course.
· Course Objective: Information to be covered, general themes, and course activity.
· Learning Objectives: A precise statement (s) linking subject matter and student performance. The objective includes competencies skills, and knowledge students should acquire by the end of the course.
· Required Materials: For textbooks include title, authors, editions, and local book retailers. For any additional material required list in syllabus and note resources available.
· Course Schedule: Supply schedule of events; include discussion topics, exam dates, assignments, and readings to be completed for each day.
· Grades and Policies: Describe policies on attendance, late assignments, make up work, grading policies, and academic misconduct.
