Documents for Faculty and Staff
Forms and Policies
Course Policies and Syllabus Content
Faculty members updating existing course syllabi should note that Academic Policies are now located at https://www.lssu.edu/registrar/policies/ and the Accessibility Services Office has moved to LBR233.
- 2020 Excused & Required Absence Policy
- Course-Grade-Appeal-Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy – Used for cases of academic fraud. Link to this policy in your syllabus.
Current Policy Sections for Inclusion in Syllabi
- Americans with Disabilities Act –In compliance with Lake Superior State University policies and equal access laws, disability-related accommodations or services are available to students with documented disabilities. If you are a student with a disability and you think you may require accommodations you must register with Accessibility Services, which is located in the KJS Library, Room 233 or call (906) 635-2355 or x2355 on campus, or email at . Accessibility Services will provide you with a letter of confirmation of your verified disability and authorize recommended accommodations. This authorization must be presented to your instructor before any accommodations can be made. Students who desire such services should meet with instructors in a timely manner, preferably during the first week of class, to discuss individual disability related needs. Any student who feels that an accommodation is needed – based on the impact of a disability – should meet with instructors privately to discuss specific needs. The university will make reasonable accommodations for persons with documented disabilities. Students should notify the Coordinator of Accessibility Services (located in LBR 233), and their instructors, of any accommodation needs as soon as possible.
- IPASS (Individual Plan for Academic Student Success) – The IPASS program assists students in developing an Individualized Plan for Academic Success. Students can initiate contact with IPASS on their own, or may be directed to do so by their advisor, by an instructor, by the Scholastic Standards/Financial Appeals Committees, or by the Provost’s Office. If at mid-term your grades reflect that you are at risk for failing some or all of your classes, you will be contacted by a representative of IPASS. The IPASS program is designed to help you gain control over your learning through pro-active communication and goal-setting, the development of intentional learning skills and study habits, and personal accountability. Contact IPASS at if you would like to sign up early in the semester or if you have any questions or concerns.
- Online and Blended Course Policies – Students in online or blended classes are required to log in to the Course Management System (Blackboard, Wimba, TaskStream, etc.) and complete at least one “Academic Related Activity” within the Add/Drop period.
Printable Forms, Policies and Documents
- Professional Development Use or Reallocation of Funds Form
- Faculty App for Approved Absence
- Sabbatical Leave Application Form 2019.2022
- Blank_Load_Report_Spring-updated 2016-03-07 (.xls) (March 2016)
- Special/Supplemental Assignment Form – Faculty Workload Adjustment Form 2019-2022
- Load_Report_Compensation_Agreement-2019.2020
Signed 2019-2022 FA agreement
Faculty Evaluation Forms
- Faculty Self Evaluation And Reflection
- Student Ratings For Teaching Form
- Student Feedback on Academic Advising
- Instructional Observation Form
- Annual Goal Setting And Assessment
- Faculty Performance Improvement Plan
- Faculty Teaching Qualifications
- Grievance Submission Form
Curriculum and General Education Forms
- Course Change – Form A_Course_Change_Proposal_S15
- New Course – Form B_New_Course_Proposal_S15
- New Program – Form C_New_Program_Proposal_F20
- Program Change – Form D_Program_Change_Proposal_F18
- Expedited Change – Form E_Expedited_Change_Proposal_F20
- New Program Budget – Form F_New_Program_Budget_F20
- Special Topics – Form S_Special_Topics_Course_Proposal_F18
- General Education Course Proposal Form 2018 10 29
Nuventive (Tracdat) Assessment Data Entry
MASU-APR Academic Program Review Forms
- APR Procedures – June 2018 – this document defines the criteria where APR documentation is required
- APR – New Program or Major Revision Form 2016
- APR – Program Modification 2016
- APR – Phase Out Form 2016
Handbooks
- Faculty-Handbook-revised-Spring-2021 (applicable to all university instructors)
- Advising Handbook (2020)
