This section provides a limited list of support services that are available to students. We have included sample statements you may choose to use in your syllabus. As an academic institution, we have a responsibility to maintain records of all delivered courses; thus, please submit your syllabi (which includes course student learning outcomes), at the start of each semester, including summer, to the dean’s office.
Template for Course Syllabi for University Faculty (IFO working group on Faculty of Color Safety, 07.28.21)
All students are encouraged to critically reflect on the course topics and to raise questions to the class and to the professor. Please be respectful to one another by not presenting your question in a hostile manner. Open dialogue on course content is encouraged, but attacks on classmates or me are not. Please set up a time to talk with me if you have questions about this policy or if you believe this policy is being violated. You may also report hostile, biased or threatening behavior to www.stcloudstate.edu/oea/
There are many offices on campus that provide additional support and/or information outside of class including:
American Indian Center: www.stcloudstate.edu/aic
Multicultural Student Services: www.stcloudstate.edu/mss
Center for International Studies: www.stcloudstate.edu/internationalstudies
Additional Student Services Offices: https://www.stcloudstate.edu/campuslife/student-services.aspx
Student Accessibility Services (link to more information)
Student Accessibility Services maintains Accessibility Syllabus Statements for faculty to include in their course syllabi. Check out the Student Accessibility Services Faculty and Staff Resources webpage for the current syllabus statement, info on accommodation process, and more.
EAB Navigate Student Success Tool (copy and paste ready)
St. Cloud State University uses the Navigate platform, which allows faculty and advisors to provide proactive and coordinated care for students. Throughout the semester, I may submit updates on students with attendance or academic concerns so that advisors can reach out to provide additional support and/or connect you to campus resources. I may also contact you through email, before or after class, or encourage you to meet with me during my office hours. Please know I’m here to support you in your academic success. You can learn more about the Navigate tool at www.stcloudstate.edu/universitycollege/navigate/student-resources.aspx
Office (Student) Hours: (copy and paste ready)
The time that I have listed as office hours is time for you. It is time that I have dedicated to be available for whatever you need. This does not mean that I will stare sadly out the window waiting for a student to come – I will be doing other work. What it does mean is that the second you show up, that work goes away and the time is yours. We can talk about the course, the department, some other topic, grad school, etc. I am available for you during that time. Additionally, if my door is open at other times, feel free to drop by – I’m in my office often. If I am in but can’t talk right then, I’ll let you know and we can chat at a different time.
Artificial Intelligence (link to more information)
Faculty are encouraged to include a syllabus statement about the style of AI use appropriate for their course. Please refer to the Knowledge Base article: What is an example statement I can add to my syllabus about artificial intelligence use? for more information.
Our Land Commitment (link to more information)
St. Cloud State University is committed to developing a land acknowledgment that is not just words but actions. We will actively promote education among our faculty, staff, and students on Indigenous issues, including research on the historical and ongoing harms impacting our Indigenous communities. We will also clearly outline our goals to make a positive and lasting contribution to efforts to build relationships with the Tribal Nations represented within our local and broader community. St. Cloud State University commits to creating a substantive and empathic land acknowledgment, demonstrating our continued commitment to action. Faculty are encouraged to learn more about Our Land Commitment on the OEA Land Commitment webpage for the most up to date information.