Optional Syllabus Statements
The following statements have been developed by campus bodies for optional inclusion in syllabi. All are continually vetted for consistency with university policy and updated. Faculty with questions about these policies should contact Academic Affairs.
Academic Freedom
Per the Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures, it is the policy of Appalachian State University to support and encourage within the law full freedom of inquiry, discourse, teaching, research, and publication for all members of the academic staff of this institution. Appalachian State University will not penalize or discipline members of the faculty because of the exercise of academic freedom in the lawful pursuit of their respective areas of scholarly and professional interest and responsibility.
Academic Success
Appalachian provides opportunities for students to develop, enhance and implement strategies that promote academic success. The Student Learning Center provides free tutoring for a range of academic subjects and academic skill building through Academic Success Courses, College Success Seminar, and Academic Success Coaching. Academic skill building areas include time management, organization, study strategies, and note-taking. University Writing Center is a free resource available to all App State students to assist with any stage of writing assignments.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Syllabus Guidance
The university recognizes that artificial intelligence (AI) challenges established methods of instruction and course assignments. Instructors must determine how/if students are able to use AI in each course. If instructors choose to incorporate AI tools in their course, the university recommends the use of tools provided and supported by our IT professionals, detailed at ai.appstate.edu. Instructors considering the use of AI are encouraged to review the general principles, corresponding guidelines, and sample AI statements as they finalize syllabi and prepare for classes. View the "Initial Recommendations on Generative AI Policy and Philosophy" here.
Sample AI syllabus statements:
Use prohibited: Students are not allowed to use advanced automated tools on assignments in this course. Each student is expected to complete each assignment without substantive assistance from others, including advanced automated tools. (See ai.appstate.edu for a list of such tools licensed by App State.)
Use only with prior permission: Students are allowed to use advanced automated tools on assignments in this course if instructor permission is obtained in advance. Unless given permission to use those tools, each student is expected to complete each assignment without substantive assistance from others, including automated tools. (See ai.appstate.edu for a list of such tools licensed by App State.)
Use only with acknowledgement: Students are allowed to use advanced automated tools on assignments in this course if that use is properly documented and credited. (See ai.appstate.edu for a list of such tools licensed by App State.)
(Sample statements are drawn from the University of Delaware.)
Food Insecurity
Any student who has difficulty accessing sufficient food to eat every day, or who lacks a safe and stable place to live, is urged to contact the Dean of Students, for a list of resources and support. The Mountaineer Food Hub and Free Store is a free resource with pantry and personal care items, located in the Office of Sustainability on the bottom floor of East Hall. There are also other campus pantries in the following locations: Belk Library, College of Education, Garwood Hall, Leon Levine, and College Access and Success in DD Dougherty. Furthermore, please notify an instructor if you are comfortable in doing so. This will enable your instructor to assist you with finding the resources you may need. For more information, please visit the Mountaineer Food Hub & Free Store web page.
Public Sharing of Course Materials
All course materials, including video, may be subject to intellectual property protections under applicable law and regulation and are for the sole use of students enrolled in this class. Students do not have permission to copy or record materials except for personal use in the context of this class and students do not have permission to share any class materials, including videos, in any manner on any platform without the prior express permission of the faculty member teaching this course.