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ECT 437 Senior Project 1: Project Management and ECT 438 Senior Project 2: Capstone together comprise the senior project for students in the ECET department. ECT 437 is taken in the fall, and ECT 438 is taken in the spring.  
=ISU Required Course Information Items=
The items in this section are required and are the same for every (or most) ISU course.


This website is used to keep track of the sections of ECT 438 that are for the CS majors, taught by Jeff Kinne. The sections for other majors is managed separately and taught by Dr. Javaid.
==Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement==


Indiana State University recognizes that students with disabilities may have special needs that must be met to give them equal access to college programs and facilities. If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please contact us as soon as possible in a confidential setting either after class or in my office. All conversations regarding your disability will be kept in strict confidence.


=General Information=
Indiana State’s Accessibility & Advocacy Resources Office coordinates services for students
'''Course website''' - https://cs.indstate.edu/web/index.php/ECT_438_Spring_2026
with disabilities: documentation of a disability needs to be on file in that office before any
accommodations can be provided. The Accessibility & Advocacy Resources Office is located at HMSU room 816. They can be contacted at 812-237-3829 or isu-aaro@indstate.edu. Appointments to discuss accommodations with the Accessibility Resources Office staff are encouraged.


'''Your Instructor'''
Once a faculty member is notified by the Accessibility Resources Office that a student is qualified to receive academic accommodations, a faculty member is obligated to provide or allow a reasonable classroom accommodation under ADA.


[https://kinnejeff.com Jeff Kinne], [http://mailto:jkinne@indstate.edu jkinne@indstate.edu] <br>
==Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct==
''Office:'' Root Hall A-165 and in Microsoft Teams, phone 812-237-3394 <br>
''Standard ISU language required in all syllabi...''
''Instructor Office Hours:'' normally in my office - M 8:30am-10am; 11:30am-1pm; T 9:30am-3pm; W 8:30-10am; 11:30am-1pm; R 8:30am-3pm; F 8:30am-2:45am. I am normally available for online meetings - MTWRF 8am-4pm, SMTWR 8-10pm if I am not in class or a meeting<br>
''Meeting:'' https://cs.indstate.edu/jkinne-meeting


'''Graduate assistant help''' - TBD. See https://cs.indstate.edu/web/index.php/ISU_CS_People#CS_Departmental_Graduate_Assistants
Indiana State University is committed to inclusive excellence. To further this goal, the university does not tolerate discrimination in its programs or activities on the basis of: race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 in particular prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational institution that receives federal funding. This includes sexual violence, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. If you witness or experience any form of the above discrimination, you are asked to report the incident immediately to Public Safety: 812-237-5555 or to The Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX: 812-237-8954. With respect to sexual discrimination, instructors, faculty, and some staff are required by law and institutional policy to report what you share with them to The Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX. You do, however, have the option of sharing your information with the following confidential resources on campus:
* Student Counseling Center: 812-237-3939; Gillum Hall, 2nd Floor
* Victim Advocate: 812-237-3849 or 812-243-7272 (cell); HMSU 8th Floor


'''Lecture, Exam'''
For more information about discrimination and the support resources available to you visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website. Please direct any questions or concerns to: Title IX Coordinator; 812-237-8954; Rankin Hall 426; ISU-equalopportunity-titleix@indstate.edu.


''Lecture:'' arranged meetings with project groups<br>
==TimelyCare==
''Exams:''  none<br>
''The ISU dean of students asked faculty and staff to spread the word about this, so I am including it here in the syllabus.''
''Final exam:'' no exams in the course; instead there will be final project presentations


'''Prerequisites''' - ECT 437
''Attention all faculty and staff!'' Indiana State University is now partnered with [https://app.timelycare.com/auth/login TimelyCare] to deliver a new virtual health and well-being platform for students. This service is in addition to the in-person counseling services offered in the Student Counseling Center, 2nd floor Gillum Hall.  The service provides 24/7 access to virtual care at no cost! Remind your students to take advantage of the TimelyCare services when they feel stressed or overwhelmed. We’ve included a slide that you can attach to emails, input in Canvas and present to students before and after class. 


'''CRN numbers''' - 12705 (ECT 438-002), 12706 (ECT 438-302).
In addition to services for students, TimelyCare offers Faculty Support — a service for faculty and staff that is designed to equip you with information to help students who may be struggling. It’s available 24/7/365 for free so you can get the guidance on how to support a student in need of care. Access Faculty Support by calling 833-4-TIMELY, ext. 2.


'''Required text'''
''How can students access TimelyCare?'' Students can go to https://timelycare.com/indianastate or directly download the TimelyCare app from the app store to register with their school email address by clicking the "Get registered" link. It is important that our students all register in advance on the platform-- and this is where you can help us!  Students can then start visits from any web-enabled device – smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop – anywhere in the United States.  
For the project management content of the course, we will the the following.
* [https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/google-project-management Coursera Google Project Management] - should be free to take online, and can get certificate with ISU's Coursera license this term.
* Free online - [https://opentextbc.ca/projectmanagement/ Project Management – 2nd Edition] by Adrienne Watt.
* Information technology Project Management by Schwalbe (maybe not free).
Note that the other sections of the course use the following textbook. This is not required for Jeff Kinne's sections of the course.
* [https://www.pearson.com/en-us/subject-catalog/p/project-management-for-engineering-and-technology/P200000001110/9780132817523?srsltid=AfmBOorbY72RPx2VISEBqx9WhJLN3_N5KnkwO2Q-OzlVwimjnNKmgcce Project Management for Engineering and Technology] by David L. Goetsch.


'''Software/Programs'''
''Who can use TimelyCare?'' Any enrolled student. 
* TBA


'''Class notes''' - Notes during class will mostly be kept in the documents in '''[https://sycamoresindstate-my.sharepoint.com/:f:/g/personal/jeffrey_kinne_indstate_edu/EiJJbQVND3FMr25IAoHydnUBADrC7z-tZH_OTaD1h_A8Ow this OneDrive folder]'''.  Note that you will need to authenticate with your ISU account to view the folder. Some files from lecture may be kept at https://cs.indstate.edu/~cs473/ which can also be seen when you are logged into the terminal by doing: <code>cd ~cs473/public_html/</code>.
''What services are available?'' TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand emotional support. Scheduled Counseling - Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice. (6 visits per year). Self-Care Content - 24/7 access to self-care tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and short articles from experts.  


=Announcements/Assignments/Quizzes/Exams=
''How much does a visit cost?'' TimelyCare services are available at no cost to students.
'''HW'''
These are posted in Canvas or on the CS server. Some HWs are due the next lecture day, some are due a week after assigned. All times are Eastern US time.


'''Rules'''
==Getting Help==
Rules for HWs, quizzes, exams are in the course policies below.
You are also strongly encouraged to take advantage of Indiana State’s Writing Center. The Writing Center offers a variety of services designed to help students succeed in their classes and careers. The Writing Center is available to assist all registered ISU students with any area of reading or writing for any class. They can also help with personal projects like short stories or personal statements. They offer one-on-one consultations, drop-in services, and online appointments as well as group study tables.  All services are free of charge. Students can make appointments by calling (812) 237-2989 or by using the link on the Writing Center website. Please prepare for your appointment by bringing your textbook, relevant notes and materials, and a printed copy of the writing you have attempted so far.


'''Announcements'''
The Math Lab provides free tutoring for math students through on-campus and virtual meetings. By providing a judgement-free environment, students can build their confidence and view learning math as positive and rewarding. The Math Lab is located in Root Hall, room A009. The hours vary so be sure to check the Math Lab’s website (current link still needed, after website refresh in fall 2024) to see when tutoring hours are available for your particular math course. If you have any questions, email ISU-MathLab@indstate.edu or call (812) 237-2130.
Announcements will normally be posted to the course in Canvas (and will probably be emailed to your ISU email address if you have the default settings for notifications in Canvas).


=Course Description and Content=
Student support and accountability: https://sycamoresindstate.sharepoint.com/sites/STU-StudentSupportandAccountability


'''Course Description'''
Accessibility and Resource Office: https://indianastate.edu/life-state/dean-students/aaro#request-accommodations


The official description of this course from the catalog is 
Student Affairs: https://indianastate.edu/life-state/dean-students


"A planned project approved by the professor and performed by the student.  The project  demonstrates an advanced level of design competency in the student’s major and is performed in consultation with one or more faculty consultants/advisors. Representatives of industry, government agencies, or community institutions collaboration is encouraged. "
Writing Center: https://sycamoresindstate.sharepoint.com/sites/STU-WritingCenter


Since these are the sections of the course for CS majors, we will be focusing our discussions and projects on software management and development. We may have some groups that work together with students in the other sections of the course if there are projects that make sense for this to happen.
==Commitment to Career Readiness==
The administration, faculty, and staff at Indiana State University believe that in addition to educating students in academic content, it is important to prepare them to be professional and competent employees in the job market. We are committed to incorporating the eight career competencies outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as being necessary to success in the job search and workplace. Many of these eight career readiness competencies will be taught and integrated into your classroom learning:


'''Course Outline'''
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Digital Technology Application, Leadership, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Career Management, Global/Intercultural Fluency.


This course outline is subject to change.
For additional assistance with your career development and preparation, please contact the Career Center (ISU-Career-Center@indstate.edu) or visit the [https://indianastate.edu/about/engagement/career-center Career Center's website].


Unit A - Project Management, complete the remaining courses in the Google Project Management Coursera certificate.
==Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom==


Unit B - Project, complete a major software project.
Indiana State University recognizes the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence programs and encourages faculty and students to develop literacy regarding these programs.


==Learning Objectives==
Your instructor may decide how to best pursue that goal within the following levels:


'''HIP Learning Objectives'''
'''Most Restrictive: AI use not permitted.'''
Any use of generative AI without explicit permission will be considered academic misconduct and may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to failing the assignment, course, or even expulsion from the university.


* Integrate and apply multiple (foundational studies and disciplinary) ways of knowing to address a particular topic or issue. <ref>Students are expected to use multiple ways of knowing in the course and these are explicitly addressed and assessed in the progress report and grading rubric.</ref>
'''Moderately Restrictive: AI use permitted, but all usage must be documented.'''
* Adapt and apply skills, knowledge, experience, and ethical reasoning gained in one situation to new situations/projects to solve difficult problems or explore complex issues. <ref>Adapting and applying skills, knowledge, experience, and ethical reasoning is explicitly addressed in the progress reports and feedback rubric.</ref>
Students must follow their assigned citation method for attributing ideas from outside sources, including generative AI.
* Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively across or within a different cultural or disciplinary community context. <ref>This is assessed in various ways including the progress report rubric, the peer evaluation, and the overall teamwork rubric.</ref>
Failure to document AI usage may result in incomplete assignments, a lower grade, or a requirement to re-do the assignment. Assignments that rely too heavily on AI without sufficient student input may receive reduced grades.


'''Skill Applied Learning Requirements'''
'''Least Restrictive: AI use required for some course assignments.'''
Some assignments will require students to explore generative AI tools and platforms.


* Explicitly demonstrate how the curriculum will develop critical thinking skills. <ref>The entire course is based on critical thinking: the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action. The final report is the culminating experience where the critical thinking is clearly demonstrated, documented, and assessed.</ref>
Please note that the Indiana State University Office of Information Technology cannot provide support for artificial intelligence platforms, so faculty should carefully consider how to respond to students in the event of technical problems.
* Explicitly demonstrate how the curriculum will develop information literacy skills.
* Demonstrate how the curriculum will give students the opportunity to apply what they are learning to real world scenarios (be they through applied experiences or in-depth research).
* Demonstrate how the curriculum will require a written student reflection.
* Demonstrate how the curriculum will give students the opportunity to identify and solve problems.


Your instructor may provide more explicit instructions regarding AI usage as part of the course syllabus and assignment descriptions.


As a student, you need to assess the validity and applicability of any generative AI output you use; you bear the final responsibility for all work you submit.


Program Student Outcomes addressed in this course:
Policies clarifying methods of enforcement against the use of AI tools should be made available in the syllabus. Faculty are discouraged from relying solely on AI-detection programs since such programs can be unreliable and prone to bias.


* SO 1: Analyze a complex computing problem and apply principles of computing and other relevant disciplines to identify solutions.
Several programs and applications have options to view the edit history of a file. If a student is suspected of using an AI tool in violation of course policy, they should be given the opportunity to present this history as evidence. Additionally, students should be able to explain their work and reasoning on the assignment during an in-person meeting with their instructor.
* SO 2:  Design, implement, and evaluate a computing-based solution to meet a given set of computing requirements in the context of the program’s discipline.
* SO 3: Communicate effectively in a variety of professional contexts.
* SO 4: Recognize professional responsibilities and make informed judgments in computing practice based on legal and ethical principles.
* SO 5: Function effectively as a member or leader of a team engaged in activities appropriate to the program’s discipline.
* SO 6: Apply computer science theory and software development fundamentals to produce computing-based solutions. [CS]


You should always protect your data when using generative AI platforms. Do not share what you do not want easily found by others; this includes but is not limited to: private information, sensitive material, any text protected by copyright, or any course content (lecture notes, assignment descriptions, etc.) without the explicit permission of your instructor.


5 Information literacy skills are developed in the required significant literature review of the final report and
Generative AI platforms are part of a rapidly developing field, and policies listed here may need to change to reflect those technological advances.
evidence in this document in the final report requirements of “extensive library research...” It is expected that
development will be reflected in the progress reports and feedback rubric.
6 The projects proposed and approved are akin to expectations of the major and often are involving actual
industry connected projects.
7 The progress reports are expected to be written reflections of the progress addressing the HIP learning
objectives and the course objectives and performance indicators. The rubric is more focused on the feedback
and comments rather than an efficient grading rubric which minimizes comments while providing standard
feedback. The assignment and rubric is included at the end of this syllabus.
8 Solving problems is the primary goal of the course. This is spelled out in the brief list of topics and is carried
through to the final report.
 
Brief List of Topics
Each student is required to research and build the project according to proposal approved by Instructor
to pursue as a final semester long project in this course. Student expected to work in teams, however,
with the approval of the instructor. Student may be allowed to work individually, if deemed
appropriate. Proposal approved by Instructor and industry leader(s) permit students to make industry
connections and work with elements of their respective fields on actual projects for companies. On
occasions, industry involvement facilitated by the faculty member are pre-approved but is not always
available. If you have connections with industry through internships, friends, family members who
know people, you can use all your networking and resources to explore these opportunities.
Examples of these problems/projects are, but not limited to:
• Design of electronic, mechanical or mechatronic system/component for a specific application
used in pharmaceutical, packaging, manufacturing or society
• Design or improve a device/system
• Design involving renewable energy
• Design community, service for homeless, sustainability, or manufacturing, and supply chain
initiatives
 
 
Course Objectives and Performance Indicators
Project Identification
Students will review and research approved proposal for a semester long team-
oriented based project related to their program of study
1. Student teams will investigate project alternatives, and propose a single complete turnkey
industry-based project
2. Student teams will research relevant topics and issues related to their proposed design project
to further gain a comprehensive understanding of the needs and deliverable
3. Student teams will re-define the project scope, objectives, constraints, criteria, specifications,
and other necessary elements that will be required to successfully complete the proposed
design
4. Students will compose a comprehensive industry grade project proposal for approval
Project Planning
Students will develop a comprehensive project plan to facilitate the management
of the design and completion of their semester-based industry project
1. Students will employ the use of a Gantt chart to identify the necessary tasks and duties required
to facilitate the completion of their project
2. Students will identify and assign tasks and duties to team members to delineate the roles and
responsibilities of each team member
3. Students will formulate start dates, durations, and end dates to produce a timeline of events
for each task
4. Students will investigate potential issues within their project by performing a Critical Path
Analysis
5. Students will formulate a Risk Management plan to identify, assess, and prioritize risks used
for control and reduction of risk occurrence
6. Students will formulate a final User Manual for project
Project Execution
Students will execute all stated elements of their semester long industry-based
project
1. Students will complete the investigation, design, drawing, and analysis of all systems and
components of the project deliverables
2. Students will perform all analysis, simulation, modeling, prototyping, and calculations
necessary to gather empirical data for the use of their design decisions and design alternatives
3. Students will modify all designs as necessary to meet the project objectives, specifications, and
deliverables based on their analytical results and design options
4. Students will develop a full list of vendor and supplier information of standard items and
equipment utilized within their design, and construct a general cost of associated goods
Project Evaluation
Students will create and present their final project to a panel of faculty and
industry representatives during a comprehensive design review for conformance
to the stated design objectives and deliverables
1. Students will prepare all necessary written, oral, and graphical documentation of presentation
material related to communicate their technical design project to an industry and professional
level of acceptance
2. Students will conduct a detailed and systematic design review of all elements of their project
3. Students will justify all calculations, analysis, design features, materials, processes, and
elements of their project
4. Students will validate their choices and correlate those choices to meeting the projects stated
outcomes
5. Students will complete peer evaluations of each team member’s contributions to the project
Program Accreditation Assessment
Students will complete assessment evaluations related to their program of study for use in program
assessment and accreditation.
1. Students will solve problems based on academic, industry, or certification related testing to
evaluate the comprehensive nature of the educational outcomes and objectives presented
during their course of study
 
 
 
Course Assignment
This course is a semester long project with a large scope and intended to be an encompassing project
of your studies within your degree. Intention of project to offer student an understanding, and sense
of magnitude, of work in the professional setting. In conclusion, this project is intended to also be of
such quality, breadth, and depth that is serves as the best possible indicator of student potential to
prospective employers when student interviews for industry positions upon graduation.
The students should work in a team. Each team will produce the following:
Project Ideas Pre-approved proposal by the instructor for each team project.
Project Proposal (consists of the problem statement (goal/objective), methodology to achieve the
objective (design criteria), implementation plan, and criteria to evaluate the implementation (result)
constraints, GAANT chart etc).
Six bi-weekly/periodic progress reports these reports detail team/student progress and document
student integration of the FS Learning Objectives for this category.
Final report design requirements (Library research expectation – extensive): for writing this report.
The report must be typed and free of spelling/grammar errors. Report consist recommended
engineering report with the following: title page, summary, introduction (problem statement),
background info (literature review), methodology, calculations, drawings, component/parts list,
results & discussion, conclusion, list of references, etc. The references must be cited in the text and
conform to APA guidelines. The title page should include the topic, course #, industry & supervisor
name (if applicable), instructor name, and team/student names.)
1. Finalized Project Proposal & Planning
2. Gantt charts (occasional checks of your planning and process documentation)
3. Midterm Project Review
4. Final design portfolio (possible elements included as necessary to your project)
• 1 Page Executive Summary of Project
• Background Information and Subject Research
• Project Objectives
• Project Constraints
• Design Specifications & Criteria
• Project Schedule
o GAANT Chart
o Critical Path Analysis
• Project Methodology to Achieve Objectives
o Problem Identification & Needs Assessment
o Design Concepts and Ideas
o Design (Program code/Architecture/Schema)
o Modeling and Prototyping
o Production of Detail and Assembly Drawings
o Component/Part List
o Vendor / Supplier Information
• Implementation Plan
o Budget Analysis
o Risk Management Plan/Analysis
• Evaluation Criteria for meeting objectives with final design
• Project Team Notebooks
5. Final PowerPoint presentation document
6. Project Poster
7. Peer evaluations
 
Course Evaluation
All material will be graded on the values of accuracy, necessary inclusion of items in your project,
individual justifications of each decision, proper design criteria, meeting your design objectives, etc.….
Introductory Assignment 3% 15 Points
6 Progress Reports (Control/Monitor/Test Phase) 24% 120 Points
Midterm Project Review 16% 80 Points
Final Project Portfolio and Design Elements 35% 175 Points
Final Presentation and/or Documentation 12% 60 Points
Peer Evaluations 10% 50 Points
TOTAL 100% 500 Points
 
 
Schedule of Assignments:
Week No
Week Start
Day Required Assignment
1 12-Jan Optional Project Meeting
2 19-Jan Introductory Assignment (Resume) Submission - Optional Project
Meeting
3 26-Jan Mandatory Project Meeting and Progress Report 1
4 2-Feb Optional Project Meeting
5 9-Feb Mandatory Project Meeting and Progress Report 2
6 16-Feb Optional Project Meeting
7 23-Feb Mandatory Project Meeting and Progress Report 3
8 2-Mar Optional Project Meeting
9 9-Mar Spring Break
10 16-Mar Mandatory Project Meeting and Progress Report 4
11 23-Mar Mid-Term Review
12 30-Mar Project Presentations
13 6-Apr Mandatory Project Meeting and Progress Report 5
14 13-Apr Optional Project Meeting
15 20-Apr Mandatory Project Meeting and Progress Report 6
16 27-Apr Final Project Presentations
17 4-May Final Submissions
 
=Assignments=
 
'''Start Assignments and Exam Studying Early''' -
I suggest attempting an assignment the day it is given, or the day after, so that if you have a problem you can ask early. If you continue to have problems in trying to complete the assignment, you will have time to ask again. Many of the assignments require thought and problem solving, which takes "time on the calendar" not just "time on the clock". By that I mean that spending an hour on 3 consecutive days is likely to be more productive than trying to spend 3 hours at once on the assignment.
 
'''Expected Amount of Work''' -
If you take this class seriously and get what you should out of it, some weeks you will likely be spending around '''6-10 hours or more''' on the class.  The students who get A’s in their CS courses and have an easier time finding jobs do spend this much time on this course.  Not everyone would need to spend this much time and not all weeks will be the same, but you should plan on putting in whatever time it takes.  Note that the federal government definition of 1 credit hour as requiring 2 hours worth of time on the course for each credit hour of lecture, so you should think of this as the default for all of your courses.
 
'''Note - your classes in your major should ideally be more important than your part-time job.'''
 
'''Each week''', you will normally have at least one assignment, often more than one (in particular at the beginning when the assignments are pretty small).
 
=Grade Meanings=
The letter grades are intended to have the following rough meaning. For letter grades I will use the usual breakdown as a starting point (90 is A-, 80 is B-, etc.), but will raise letter grades above this if I think it is needed (e.g., if assignments, exams, and quizzes are really tough).
* A+/A: You understand everything and probably could teach the course yourself.
* B+/A-: You understand nearly everything, and should be all set to use this knowledge in other courses or in a job.
* C/C+/B-/B: Some things you understand very well and others you don't (more towards the former for a B and more towards the latter for a C).
* D-/D+/C-: You did put some effort in, and understand many things at a high level, but you haven't mastered the details well enough to be able to use this knowledge in the future.
* F: Normally, students that get an F simply stopped doing the required work at some point, or cheated on something in the course.
 
{{:Jeff Kinne Course Policies}}
 
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Latest revision as of 22:44, 24 February 2026

ISU Required Course Information Items

The items in this section are required and are the same for every (or most) ISU course.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Indiana State University recognizes that students with disabilities may have special needs that must be met to give them equal access to college programs and facilities. If you need course adaptations or accommodations because of a disability, please contact us as soon as possible in a confidential setting either after class or in my office. All conversations regarding your disability will be kept in strict confidence.

Indiana State’s Accessibility & Advocacy Resources Office coordinates services for students with disabilities: documentation of a disability needs to be on file in that office before any accommodations can be provided. The Accessibility & Advocacy Resources Office is located at HMSU room 816. They can be contacted at 812-237-3829 or isu-aaro@indstate.edu. Appointments to discuss accommodations with the Accessibility Resources Office staff are encouraged.

Once a faculty member is notified by the Accessibility Resources Office that a student is qualified to receive academic accommodations, a faculty member is obligated to provide or allow a reasonable classroom accommodation under ADA.

Non-Discrimination, Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct

Standard ISU language required in all syllabi...

Indiana State University is committed to inclusive excellence. To further this goal, the university does not tolerate discrimination in its programs or activities on the basis of: race, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class. Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972 in particular prohibits discrimination based on sex in any educational institution that receives federal funding. This includes sexual violence, sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. If you witness or experience any form of the above discrimination, you are asked to report the incident immediately to Public Safety: 812-237-5555 or to The Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX: 812-237-8954. With respect to sexual discrimination, instructors, faculty, and some staff are required by law and institutional policy to report what you share with them to The Office of Equal Opportunity & Title IX. You do, however, have the option of sharing your information with the following confidential resources on campus:

  • Student Counseling Center: 812-237-3939; Gillum Hall, 2nd Floor
  • Victim Advocate: 812-237-3849 or 812-243-7272 (cell); HMSU 8th Floor

For more information about discrimination and the support resources available to you visit the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX website. Please direct any questions or concerns to: Title IX Coordinator; 812-237-8954; Rankin Hall 426; ISU-equalopportunity-titleix@indstate.edu.

TimelyCare

The ISU dean of students asked faculty and staff to spread the word about this, so I am including it here in the syllabus.

Attention all faculty and staff! Indiana State University is now partnered with TimelyCare to deliver a new virtual health and well-being platform for students. This service is in addition to the in-person counseling services offered in the Student Counseling Center, 2nd floor Gillum Hall. The service provides 24/7 access to virtual care at no cost! Remind your students to take advantage of the TimelyCare services when they feel stressed or overwhelmed. We’ve included a slide that you can attach to emails, input in Canvas and present to students before and after class.

In addition to services for students, TimelyCare offers Faculty Support — a service for faculty and staff that is designed to equip you with information to help students who may be struggling. It’s available 24/7/365 for free so you can get the guidance on how to support a student in need of care. Access Faculty Support by calling 833-4-TIMELY, ext. 2.

How can students access TimelyCare? Students can go to https://timelycare.com/indianastate or directly download the TimelyCare app from the app store to register with their school email address by clicking the "Get registered" link. It is important that our students all register in advance on the platform-- and this is where you can help us! Students can then start visits from any web-enabled device – smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop – anywhere in the United States.

Who can use TimelyCare? Any enrolled student.

What services are available? TalkNow - 24/7, on-demand emotional support. Scheduled Counseling - Select the day, time, and mental health provider of your choice. (6 visits per year). Self-Care Content - 24/7 access to self-care tools and resources, such as meditation and yoga sessions, helpful videos, and short articles from experts.

How much does a visit cost? TimelyCare services are available at no cost to students.

Getting Help

You are also strongly encouraged to take advantage of Indiana State’s Writing Center. The Writing Center offers a variety of services designed to help students succeed in their classes and careers. The Writing Center is available to assist all registered ISU students with any area of reading or writing for any class. They can also help with personal projects like short stories or personal statements. They offer one-on-one consultations, drop-in services, and online appointments as well as group study tables. All services are free of charge. Students can make appointments by calling (812) 237-2989 or by using the link on the Writing Center website. Please prepare for your appointment by bringing your textbook, relevant notes and materials, and a printed copy of the writing you have attempted so far.

The Math Lab provides free tutoring for math students through on-campus and virtual meetings. By providing a judgement-free environment, students can build their confidence and view learning math as positive and rewarding. The Math Lab is located in Root Hall, room A009. The hours vary so be sure to check the Math Lab’s website (current link still needed, after website refresh in fall 2024) to see when tutoring hours are available for your particular math course. If you have any questions, email ISU-MathLab@indstate.edu or call (812) 237-2130.

Student support and accountability: https://sycamoresindstate.sharepoint.com/sites/STU-StudentSupportandAccountability

Accessibility and Resource Office: https://indianastate.edu/life-state/dean-students/aaro#request-accommodations

Student Affairs: https://indianastate.edu/life-state/dean-students

Writing Center: https://sycamoresindstate.sharepoint.com/sites/STU-WritingCenter

Commitment to Career Readiness

The administration, faculty, and staff at Indiana State University believe that in addition to educating students in academic content, it is important to prepare them to be professional and competent employees in the job market. We are committed to incorporating the eight career competencies outlined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as being necessary to success in the job search and workplace. Many of these eight career readiness competencies will be taught and integrated into your classroom learning:

Critical Thinking/Problem Solving, Oral/Written Communications, Teamwork/Collaboration, Digital Technology Application, Leadership, Professionalism/Work Ethic, Career Management, Global/Intercultural Fluency.

For additional assistance with your career development and preparation, please contact the Career Center (ISU-Career-Center@indstate.edu) or visit the Career Center's website.

Artificial Intelligence in the Classroom

Indiana State University recognizes the transformative potential of generative artificial intelligence programs and encourages faculty and students to develop literacy regarding these programs.

Your instructor may decide how to best pursue that goal within the following levels:

Most Restrictive: AI use not permitted. Any use of generative AI without explicit permission will be considered academic misconduct and may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited to failing the assignment, course, or even expulsion from the university.

Moderately Restrictive: AI use permitted, but all usage must be documented. Students must follow their assigned citation method for attributing ideas from outside sources, including generative AI. Failure to document AI usage may result in incomplete assignments, a lower grade, or a requirement to re-do the assignment. Assignments that rely too heavily on AI without sufficient student input may receive reduced grades.

Least Restrictive: AI use required for some course assignments. Some assignments will require students to explore generative AI tools and platforms.

Please note that the Indiana State University Office of Information Technology cannot provide support for artificial intelligence platforms, so faculty should carefully consider how to respond to students in the event of technical problems.

Your instructor may provide more explicit instructions regarding AI usage as part of the course syllabus and assignment descriptions.

As a student, you need to assess the validity and applicability of any generative AI output you use; you bear the final responsibility for all work you submit.

Policies clarifying methods of enforcement against the use of AI tools should be made available in the syllabus. Faculty are discouraged from relying solely on AI-detection programs since such programs can be unreliable and prone to bias.

Several programs and applications have options to view the edit history of a file. If a student is suspected of using an AI tool in violation of course policy, they should be given the opportunity to present this history as evidence. Additionally, students should be able to explain their work and reasoning on the assignment during an in-person meeting with their instructor.

You should always protect your data when using generative AI platforms. Do not share what you do not want easily found by others; this includes but is not limited to: private information, sensitive material, any text protected by copyright, or any course content (lecture notes, assignment descriptions, etc.) without the explicit permission of your instructor.

Generative AI platforms are part of a rapidly developing field, and policies listed here may need to change to reflect those technological advances.

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