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
EAB Navigate Student Success Tool
St. Cloud State 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:
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.