HCC Course Policies and Templates

HCC Policies

HCC’s Student Handbook has information about policies affecting students. The Administrative Rules and Procedures site has other HCC policies.

HCC Syllabus Resources

Here is a printable Word version of an HCC Syllabus Template that you can download and edit for your own course.

The Common Syllabus Statement Hub lists statements to include in your syllabus. The Course Intended Outcomes site lists the required course learning outcomes to include in your syllabus. This syllabus maker can generate a list of dates for any class meetings, and HCC’s academic calendar will let you know about holidays and other important dates, such as withdrawal deadlines.

See also this syllabus rubric and inclusive syllabus checklist for self-evaluating your syllabus. Consider adding a syllabus or orientation quiz to your orientation module if you wish to ensure students read and understand important information in your syllabus and/or orientation module.

Further Resources on Designing Effective Syllabi

• Resources for Designing an Accessible Syllabus
• How to Create a Syllabus
• Developing Your Syllabus
• A Welcoming Student-Centered Syllabus
• Liquid Syllabus

HCC Canvas Starter Kit

HCC’s Canvas Starter Kit is an optional resource you can import into your own Canvas course to help you more quickly build a course that follows best practices as well as HCC’s High Quality Online Course Standards. See the video on the home page of the starter kit for a tutorial on using it. Feel free to edit or delete or add whatever you like. Click the “Commons” button on the left-side of Canvas and search for HCC Canvas Starter Kit to import it into your own course.

It is recommended you include these pages from HCC’s Canvas Starter Kit in your online Canvas courses, preferably in an orientation module. Add links to privacy policies & accessibility statements for any other third party tools you are using to the bottom of the tech requirements page.

• Academic Support and Student Services
• Technology Requirements and Support

See the HCC Canvas Starter Kit orientation and other modules for other suggested resources and information.