Syllabus

Grading Policies

(excerpted from http://www.bulletins.wayne.edu/ubk-output/ubk 07-09 wb-01-17.html)

'A' - Excellent: 4.00 grade points per credit
'A-minus' - Excellent: 3.67 grade points per credit
'ANC' - Excellent: no credit
'B-plus' - Good: 3.33 grade points per credit
'B' - Good: 3.00 grade points per credit
'B-minus' - Good: 2.67 grade points per credit
'BNC ' - Good: no credit
'C-plus' - Fair: 2.33 grade points per credit
'C' - Fair: 2.00 grade points per credit
'C-minus' - Fair: 1.67 grade points per credit
'CNC' - Fair: no credit
'D-plus' - Poor: 1.33 grade points per credit
'D' - Poor: 1.00 grade points per credit
'D-minus' - Poor: 0.67 grade points per credit
'F' - Failure: 0.00 grade points per credit

'P' - Passed
'PNC' - Pass: no credit
'N' - Not Passed
'NNC' - Not Passed: no credit
'S' - Satisfactory
'SNC' - Satisfactory: no credit
'U' - Unsatisfactory
'UNC' - Unsatisfactory: No credit
'M' - Marginal Pass
'P,' 'N,' 'S,' 'U,' 'M,' 'ANC,' 'BNC,' 'CNC,' 'UNC,' 'SNC,' 'PNC,' 'MNC,' and 'NNC' grades are not reflected in the grade point average.

'IP' - Course in Progress: The mark of 'IP' will be reported for current term classes on a student's transcript when a transcript is generated during that term.

'NR' - No grade reported: No grade reported by the instructor. This mark does not appear on the transcript; it may appear on the grade mailer for a particular term. However, the mark of 'IP' will remain on the student's record until such time as the instructor submits a grade.

'P' or 'N' - Passed or Not Passed: (undergraduate students only). These grades do not affect grade point averages, but undergraduate courses completed with grade of 'P' may count toward a degree.

'S,' 'M,' or 'U' - Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory: Satisfactory, Marginal, or Unsatisfactory performance in non-degree courses and in certain designated courses such as field work, practicums and internships. These grades do not affect grade point averages.

Attendance Policies

(excerpted from http://www.bulletins.wayne.edu/ubk-output/ubk 07-09 wb-01-17.html)

Students must show diligence and are normally expected to complete the courses they elect. Irresponsible attendance is wasteful of both student and University resources. Those students who consistently receive excessive marks of 'I' (Incomplete), 'WF' (Withdrawal Failing), 'WN' (Withdrawal Non-Attendance), or 'WP' (Withdrawal Passing) may be refused the privilege of further registration by the dean or the dean's designee of their school or college.

WSU has established policies regarding the content required in WSU syllabi, policies on course grading and policies on class attendance. Specific information on these policies is available below. OTL has several resources on syllabus design, developing learning outcomes, and effective course design. Call or come by OTL to meet with a consultant.

Syllabus Policies

(excerpted from http://www.bulletins.wayne.edu/fib/fibd.html#19242)

During the first week of each semester, students enrolled in any course offered through the University should receive a written syllabus outlining specific aspects of the course. The syllabus may also be placed online for students. As a minimum, the syllabus should contain the following:

Course number and name.

Name(s) of instructor(s).

Office hours of instructor(s).

Instructor's office location, telephone number, and e-mail address where available and appropriate. Adjunct faculty should provide a contact location or telephone number.

• Course meeting times and locations
• Course description and objectives
• Dates of major evaluations, including examinations, papers, performances or formal presentations and similar activities
• Grading policy, including the weight given to each graded component and the grade or mark that will be assigned to students who do not officially withdraw from the course before the drop deadline
• Schedule of topics covered and other class-related activities (or procedure for determining them)
• List of texts and other suggested or required reading materials
• Other course policies - e.g., attendance, make-up exams, and safety issues pertinent to the class

To the extent possible, instructors are expected to adhere to the syllabus. Any substantive changes affecting grading, examination, or assessment policy must be clearly communicated in writing to students with reasonable advance notice.

A reference to University, College, or Department policies affecting the course (e.g., grade appeals, the Ombudsperson, student misconduct, or any special criteria for grades of X, Y, I, and E), may be included and should be made available to students upon request. Students should also be referred to the portion of the University Bulletin regarding University policies.

The Office of Educational Accessibility Services also suggests that faculty add a statement to syllabi inviting students in need of accommodation to discuss the matter. The suggested statement is as follows:

`If you feel that you may need an accommodation based on the impact of a disability, please feel free to contact me privately to discuss your specific needs. Additionally, the Office of Educational Accessibility Services (EAS) coordinates reasonable accommodations for students with documented disabilities. The Office is located in 1600 David Adamany Undergraduate Library, phone: 313-577-1851 (Voice) / 577-3365 (TTD).'

Copies of syllabi should be provided to Department or College offices and retained there for a period of at least two years following completion of the course. In addition, early each semester, each College, School, or Department shall provide copies of course syllabi for courses in the academic unit to the University Library or, in the case of Law, Medicine, and Pharmacy, to their respective unit library where they shall be retained for two years for review by students.