Syllabus Common Elements

The following requirements, expectations and institutional policies apply to students attending classes at GCC and should be regarded as part of the syllabus of any and all of their courses.

Course Technology Information

Basic technology and skills needed

You should have regular access to a computer with an Internet connection. Additionally, you should be comfortable using the Internet and word processing tools. Firefox and Chrome are the recommended web browsers for accessing course materials. To download these browsers visit:

Basic Computer Equipment / Access Needed

You will need a working email address, a Canvas account, and access to the Internet. Internet access can be from school, home, or work.  Please review your syllabus for specific technology needs. You may be required to have specific hardware or software, a webcam, etc.

Email Accounts for Students

Maricopa Community Colleges provides all students with an email address. It is the official way to receive communication from the college and district. Look up your email account at google.maricopa.edu.

GCC's Learning Management System: Canvas

You will be accessing some instructional materials and assignments as well as your gradebook for each of your courses through Canvas. The following policies and terms apply to the use of Canvas:

Use your Maricopa Enterprise ID (MEID) and associated password to log in to the Canvas Learning Management System at learn.maricopa.edu.

Check out the Canvas Student Guide at community.canvaslms.com/t5/Student-Guide/tkb-p/student or call 888-994-4433 for 24/7 support.

For additional assistance, including Online Chat, you may find further information on the Canvas Online Learning page.

Look in your individual course syllabi for any additional course-specific technology specifications.

Technology Help at GCC

For help with course technology, you can contact the GCC Helpdesk in the following ways:

For more information visit GCC’s Technology Help site at www.gccaz.edu/technology-help.

Academic Integrity

Integrity is a necessary characteristic of any healthy, flourishing society or community. As such, academic integrity is foundational to learning at Glendale Community College. Students are required to demonstrate the highest levels of honesty in their work and interactions with others. Further, students are responsible for understanding and following the college's standards, as described in Section 2.3.11, "Academic Misconduct," of the GCC Student Handbook at district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-3#11.

Students are expected to demonstrate academic integrity by:

  • Producing his/her own original work;
  • Keeping course materials (e.g., tests, quizzes, assignments, video conferencing links) confidential;
  • Knowing that plagiarism is unacceptable and will not be tolerated

Student Rights & Responsibilities

You are expected to know and comply with all current published policies, rules and regulations as printed in the college Academic Catalog, Syllabus, and/or Student Handbook.

The information in the syllabus is subject to change based on the discretion of the instructor. You will be notified by the instructor of any changes in course requirements or policies.

As per the GCC Student Handbook, Administrative Regulation 2.5.2 Student Conduct Code at district.maricopa.edu/regulations/admin-regs/section-2/2-5#2, faculty members have the right to remove a student from the teaching environment for disruptive student behavior. Please note that a faculty member may also submit a conduct report to the Dean of Student Life office to invoke the conduct process.

More information on the Student Conduct Code and additional administrative regulations is available in the GCC Student Handbook.

Classroom Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Maricopa County Community College District (MCCCD) and its associated colleges are committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities to students with documented disabilities (e.g. physical, sensory, neurological, chronic illness, mental health, learning disabilities, or other health concerns). If you require accommodations for this course, please contact Disability Resources and Services (DRS) at your college.

Contact with DRS should be made as soon as possible to ensure academic needs are met in a reasonable time. Additional information can be found in the Non-Discrimination Statement and MCCCD Non-Discrimination Policies.

Digital Accessibility:

We strive to remove barriers caused by inaccessible digital elements of instruction or design in this course. If you anticipate or experience barriers in accessing course materials, please contact your instructor to assist with providing reasonable access.

Addressing Incidents of Title IX Sexual Harassment

The Maricopa County Community College District does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in its programs or activities. Information on MCCCD's discrimination complaint procedures are located here.

The policy of MCCCD is to provide an educational, employment, and business environment free of sexual violence, unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct or communications constituting sexual harassment as prohibited by state and federal law. Incidents of Sexual Misconduct should be reported to the Title IX/Deputy Title IX Coordinator. MCCCD will provide on its Title IX Policy and Resources additional information. Reports may be filed anonymously here. Discrimination against pregnant and parenting students is also prohibited under Title IX. For more information regarding pregnancy and parenting status, please visit the webpage Working with Pregnant and Parenting Students.

Institutional Learning Outcomes

By the end of your college experience, GCC commits to providing you with the opportunity to develop the marketable and life skills necessary for your success. We call these skills Institutional Learning Outcomes or ILOs. Each course, club, activity, or event builds your skills in one or more of 7 key areas.