Academic Policies at SPS
Academic policies are reviewed and approved by the Committee on Instruction (COI), formerly the Academic Excellence Committee (AEC). Below please find links to the current SPS academic policies.
Adding Observers to Online Course Platforms such as Canvas Policy
Class Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather or Emergencies Policy
Course and Program Change Revisions Policy (Fall 2021)
Course Support Policy - Adding Associates or Teaching Assistants
Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility in SPS Classrooms
Maximum Allowance for Internships Policy
Office Hours Policy (Updated for Fall 2023)
Recording Class Sessions Policy
SPS Final Exam & Study Day Policy (rev. 02.14.2023)
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance (September 2023)
COI Resources
These resources will be relocated
Below please find useful documents related to academic policies and COI processes.
ACR & CIP, Operating Guidelines (Spring 2023)
Curriculum Management & Course Proposals Process Flow (Spring 2022)
Course Review & Approval Grid (Fall 2021)
Course Management User Guide (Office of the Registrar)
Example SPS Syllabus (Fall 2021)
New & Existing Course Change Roadmap (Fall 2021)
Online & Hybrid Course Development Policy for Graduate Programs
SPS Course Development Syllabus Narrative Cover Page (effective Fall 2023)
Special Topics or Experimental Course Offerings
SPS Course Development Syllabus Narrative Cover Page [Special Topics Only] - Effective Fall 2023
SPS Course Management Job Aid (January 2023)
SPS Program Curriculum Committee Policy & Operating Guidelines (Feb 2024)
SPS Committee on Instruction (COI) Operating Guidelines (Fall 2022)