Course Syllabus

Academic Support

In addition to contacting your Professors for the course.  The Division of Academic Counseling provides assistance and support for all students. Services include personal and informal evaluation of your study skills, encouragement, guidance, coaching technical assistance and accommodations through Disability Support Services for students with documented disabilities. Academic Counseling services are located on the main floor of the McSpadden Student Union East building and available Monday - Thursday from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. If you have questions, contact Leigh Bailey at lbailey@gulfcoast.edu or (850) 769-1551, ext. 4861. 

We provide accommodations and support for students with documented disabilities as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.  If you have a documented disability and wish to discuss academic accommodations, please call (850) 747-3243 as soon as possible, they are located in Room 60 of the McSpadden Student Union East Building.

Technology Statement for Syllabi

Gulf Coast State College and the Associate Degree Nursing Program encourages use of personal technology (e.g., laptops, iPads, and cell phones to enhance learning and instruction in a variety of ways.  However, texting and other uses of technology for non-class related activities should be reserved for class break times. (See your A.D.N. student handbook for further information.)  In addition, there WILL NOT be any recording or videoing of lectures or skills lab at any time, it is strictly prohibited, this includes any and all technology capable of recording and/or videoing, i.e. smart watches, phone apps, etc.  This will be grounds for dismissal from the program. (See Student A.D.N. handbook for further information.)  There will be lectures accessible to you within canvas that you may download to your iPod, MP3, Phone, etc., However, the audio and/or video recordings may be used for your individual learning, but cannot be distributed to others without the explicit permission of the instructor permission.

Technology Proficiency Requirements and Resources: 

In order to be successful in the course, you are expected to:

• Have access to a computer with an internet connection. DSL or Cable connections are preferred.
• Have basic web search and browsing skills (know what browser you are using, understand how to open and close new browser windows or tabs, understand how to override pop-up blockers).
• Have basic file management skills (create/locate/delete/move a file or folder on your computer).
• Understand different file formats (.doc, .docx, .pages, .ppt, .wps, etc.) and be able to follow instructions on the type of file preferred by your instructor for the course.
• Search for and obtain articles from online databases, the college library and inter-library loan.
• Check your Gulf Coast State College email daily and sign up for notifications in canvas
• Be able to use software appropriate to the course to create documents, spreadsheets or presentations, edit them, save them, convert them to other formats as needed, print them and email them as attachments or upload them to Canvas.
• Follow the guidance and instructions (verbal and written) of the professor’s assigned to the course

HELP DESK

If you have questions on course-related issues, please contact one of your professors first. If you are searching for common answers to questions about canvas, search the canvas guides by clicking this link.  If you have a problem accessing Canvas, or other technical issues please contact the Help Desk at:

Gulf Coast State College Help Desk

Support Portal – Submit help tickets, or live chat with a Help Desk Specialist Call the canvas Support Hotline at toll free (844) 303-8282, if you are in your canvas learning management system you will find this information by clicking on the ?Help lower left corner.

Academic Integrity Policy

Gulf Coast State College and the Associate Degree Nursing Program values academic integrity both in the character of our students and in the reputation of the college. Students are expected to complete their own work, respect the work of others and acknowledge information received from other sources. All instances of academic dishonesty are addressed with consequences. These consequences vary, but may include suspension or expulsion from the college (for further information see you’re A.D.N. student handbook).

Sign Up for Text Alerts

All members of the Gulf Coast State College Community, including students, staff, and faculty, are strongly encouraged to sign up for the campus notification system that is designed to enhance and improve communication in the event of an emergency. You may sign up for Text Alerts, the campus notification system here.

Whenever the weather seems inclement, consult your Canvas course site. The instructor will determine if the class will meet or will have specific information on class assignments to be completed in lieu of meeting face to face.

Course/Instructor Evaluation

Gulf Coast State College values feedback from students as part of its ongoing quest for excellence in education. You will have the opportunity to evaluate this course and provide the instructors with feedback and comments through the use of a standard evaluation instrument. Commitment to the teaching and learning process requires each student to complete this evaluation as part of the ongoing revision of this course and instructional competence. Your participation in this process is an expectation of this course.

**Subject to Change Clause

 ***This syllabus is subject to change prior to or during this course at the discretion of the instructors to accommodate the instructional and/or student needs.  Students will be notified verbally and in writing of any changes.***