QM 1.4 Course and institutional policies with which the learner is expected to comply are clearly stated within the course, or a link to current policies is provided. (Very Important)

Pay close attention to email usage, following Boise State Policy 2280 on Student Email Communications and academic integrity, and Boise State Policy 2020 on the Student Code of Conduct. 

• State or link to late submission policy, academic integrity, and other university policies (many can be found at University Support and Policies).

• Use clear language to address matters such as student conduct, attendance, what an “incomplete” constitutes, withdrawal without penalty and other policies that may or will affect the student directly.

• Include specific academic integrity expectations for your course, including how academic integrity will be evaluated or monitored and how violations will be addressed.

• Consider including a statement aligning with Boise State University's Statement of Shared Values, to promote an inclusive and respectful learning environment.

• Send out an announcement when withdrawal dates are coming up.

• Include provisions for military service members and veterans.

• Use the syllabus quiz, or any other course introduction (see QM 1.1) to highlight these policies, or create a dedicated quiz and do not let learners continue until they get a passing grade.

From the online syllabus template, on Academic Integrity:

“Academic integrity is everyone's responsibility. I take academic misconduct like cheating and plagiarism very seriously because it prevents you from learning the content. It’s important to know that if you submit work containing academic misconduct, you may face a grade sanction ranging from ‘revise and resubmit’ up to receiving a failing grade in the course. Also, I will report the incident to the Office of the Dean of Students. Students can and should learn more by reviewing the Student Code of Conduct.”

eCampus Faculty Development offers several professional development events that can be registered for in CampusGroups. Some specific recommendations that can assist in learning more about this subject include:

• Intro to Online Course Design Course

• Prevent Cheating Throughout Your Online Course Webinar (Formerly How to Infuse Academic Integrity Throughout Your Online Course Webinar)

• Indirect impact: These policies help set clear expectations and guide behavior, which can support regular and substantive interaction.

• Importance of Policies in School Education Ecosystem by Dr. Sami Ulla M

• Syllabus Template Section Annotations from eCampus Center