ALIGNED: Policies relevant for learner success (such as academic honesty, course drop/withdrawal, late work) are included and easy to find.

Because students may not follow your train of thought, it's a good idea to include important policies in multiple places.

Help students out by including campus and course policies (DSPS, add/drop, late assignments, academic honesty and the like) in easy-to-find locations.

Your syllabus and orientation module are good places; you might even consider adding specific policies to relevant places in the course. For example, adding your policy on late work to your directions for the first couple of assignments.

Example - Campus Policy on Disability Access for Students

Any student who feels s/he may need an academic adjustment based on the impact of a learning disability should contact Disability Support Program and Services or Learning Services. Due to distance learning at this time and social distancing, you may email us at DSPS@napavalley.edu or call DSPS at 256-7345 or Learning Services at 256-7442. We are co-located in the same area for assistance. All information and documentation is confidential. Please feel encouraged to make an appointment with me privately to discuss your specific learning needs in my class and to ensure I received your academic adjustment letter.