Syllabus Statements

Free Speech Syllabus Statement (Required)

As per the Board of Regents - State of Iowa, the Syllabus Free Speech Statement will be reviewed at the beginning of each course.

(Approved by UNI Faculty Senate: March 25, 2024; April 26, 2021)

The University of Northern Iowa supports and upholds the First Amendment protection of freedom of
speech and the principles of academic and artistic freedom. We encourage the free and responsible
exchange of diverse ideas on our campus. The University is committed to open inquiry and the spirited
and thoughtful debate of such ideas.

All UNI employees, students, applicants and campus visitors are welcome to disclose their personal
pronoun preferences, though no one shall be compelled to do so.

Essential Elements/Best Practices for Course Syllabi (Required)

Appendix C: Syllabi

Office of Civil Rights Compliance (Required)

Non-discrimination in Employment or Education

Content in this class has the potential to be disturbing to some individuals based on life experiences. If you ever feel the need to step out of the classroom or decline participation in an activity, please request an alternative learning experience.

UNI Policy 13.02 Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct states: "The University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities, that are free from discrimination and harassment based on a protected class, as well as retaliation."

Policy 13.02 outlines prohibited conduct and reporting processes. All University employees who are aware of or witness discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation are required to promptly report to the Title IX Officer or Title IX Deputy Coordinator.

Title IX Officer Leah Gutknecht, Assistant to the President for Civil Rights Compliance, 117 Gilchrist, 319.273.2846, leah.gutknecht@uni.edu

If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find the appropriate resources at civilrights.uni.edu. Resources that provide free, confidential counseling are also detailed at civilrights.uni.edu.

For additional information, contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 117 Gilchrist Hall, 273-2846, civilrights@uni.edu.

Student Accessibility Services (Required)

Accessibility Statement

The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Act, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Students with disabilities experiencing a barrier to access should connect with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to request accommodations. SAS views disabilities as an integral part of the rich diversity at UNI and works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create an accessible educational environment for students. UNI faculty are not obligated to provide accommodations for students with disabilities without proper notification from SAS and the student. Students may initiate the accommodation process at any time. However, accommodations are not retroactive, and the process for getting connected takes time. Therefore, SAS staff always recommends that students initiate the process as soon as possible rather than wait for academic and social-emotional responsibilities to become overly stressful and/or overwhelming. For more information about the accommodation process, please contact SAS at (319) 273-2677 Relay 711, accessibilityservices@uni.edu, or GIL 118. Additional information is also available at sas.uni.edu.

Shorter Version:

The Learning Center

The Learning Center at Rod Library provides free tutoring for a variety of different areas (i.e., writing, math, science, business, Spanish, college reading and learning strategies). The Learning Center at Rod Library is open for walk-in assistance Monday-Thursday 10am-10pm and is free of charge for all UNI students. If you are unavailable during normal tutoring hours, online tutoring is also available through TutorMe. To request access, go to https://tlc.uni.edu/online. For more information, go to https://tlc.uni.edu, email TheLearningCenter@uni.edu , call 319-273-6023, or visit the TLC desk located on the main floor of Rod Library.

In addition, The Office of International Engagement offers free coaching sessions with experienced staff, in-person and online, for international and multilingual students. Students can schedule time with an advisor for in-person assistance or simply walk-in for services during established coaching times at The Learning Center in Rod Library. More information can be found on the OIE Academic Coaching Website.

Syllabus Statements

Required Syllabus Statements

Free Speech Syllabus Statement
- As per the Board of Regents - State of Iowa, the Syllabus Free Speech Statement will be reviewed at the beginning of each course. (Approved by UNI Faculty Senate: April 26, 2021)
  
  The University of Northern Iowa supports and upholds the First Amendment protection of freedom of speech and the principles of academic and artistic freedom. We encourage the free and responsible exchange of diverse ideas on our campus. The University is committed to open inquiry and the spirited and thoughtful debate of such ideas.
Syllabus Statements from the Faculty Handbook
- Appendix C: Syllabi
Office of Civil Rights Compliance
- Non-discrimination in Employment or Education
  Content in this class has the potential to be disturbing to some individuals based on life experiences. If you ever feel the need to step out of the classroom or decline participation in an activity, please request an alternative learning experience.
  
  UNI Policy 13.02 Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct states: "The University is committed to providing a workplace and educational environment, as well as other benefits, programs, and activities, that are free from discrimination and harassment based on a protected class, as well as retaliation."
  
  Policy 13.02 outlines prohibited conduct and reporting processes. All University employees who are aware of or witness discrimination, harassment, sexual misconduct, or retaliation are required to promptly report to the Title IX Officer or Title IX Deputy Coordinator.
  
  Title IX Officer Leah Gutknecht, Assistant to the President for Civil Rights Compliance, 117 Gilchrist, 319.273.2846, leah.gutknecht@uni.edu
  
  If you or someone you know has been harassed or assaulted, you can find the appropriate resources at civilrights.uni.edu and civilrights@uni.edu. Resources that provide free, confidential counseling are also detailed at safety.uni.edu.
  
  For additional information, contact the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 117 Gilchrist Hall, 273-2846, equity@uni.edu.
Student Accessibility Services
- Accessibility Statement
  - The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Act, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Students with disabilities experiencing a barrier to access should connect with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to request accommodations. SAS views disabilities as an integral part of the rich diversity at UNI and works collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff to create an accessible educational environment for students. UNI faculty are not obligated to provide accommodations for students with disabilities without proper notification from SAS and the student. Students may initiate the accommodation process at any time. However, accommodations are not retroactive, and the process for getting connected takes time. Therefore, SAS staff always recommends that students initiate the process as soon as possible rather than wait for academic and social-emotional responsibilities to become overly stressful and/or overwhelming. For more information about the accommodation process, please contact SAS at (319) 273-2677 Relay 711, accessibilityservices@uni.edu, or GIL 118. Additional information is also available at sas.uni.edu.
- Shorter version:
  - The University of Northern Iowa (UNI) complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2008 (ADAAA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Fair Housing Act, and other applicable federal and state laws and regulations that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. Students with disabilities experiencing a barrier to access should connect with Student Accessibility Services (SAS) to request accommodations. For more information about the accommodation process, please contact SAS at (319) 273-2677 Relay 711, accessibilityservices@uni.edu, or GIL 118. Additional information is also available at sas.uni.edu.

Optional Syllabus Statements

The Learning Center
- The Learning Center at Rod Library provides free tutoring for a variety of different areas (i.e., writing, math, science, business, Spanish, college reading and learning strategies). The Learning Center at Rod Library is open for walk-in assistance Monday-Thursday 10am-10pm and is free of charge for all UNI students. If you are unavailable during normal tutoring hours, online tutoring is also available through TutorMe. To request access, go to https://tlc.uni.edu/online. For more information, go to https://tlc.uni.edu, email TheLearningCenter@uni.edu , call 319-273-6023, or visit the TLC desk located on the main floor of Rod Library.
Office of International Engagement
- The Office of International Engagement provides free coaching sessions (in-person and online) with experienced staff to help with a variety of topics, including support in grammar, reading, pronunciation, citations and research skills, listening and lecture note taking, and intercultural communication. To learn more information, please visit the OIE Academic Coaching Website.