Faculty have academic freedom to teach students in the manner most suited for students to learn the material. However, there are instances where a collaborative approach is needed to provide consistency for students. Therefore, the following must be implemented to avoid inconsistencies and for the college to have a united front to avoid favoritism, grievances, and panics. Faculty must get prior approval from the dean before making changes to the following:
- Syllabus template
- Canvas course pages
- Changing assignments (as some assignments align with the end-of-program student learning outcomes (EPSLOs) in the systematic evaluation plan (SEP)).
- Assignment grade weights
- Testing policy
- Grades with respect to nullifying questions on an exam to pass a student
- Changing course descriptions and course outcomes
- Letting students out of class, clinical, or the lab early
- Students must stay in class, clinical, and the lab for the entire time, unless permission is granted from the dean or designee