ACADEMIC EXPECTATIONS
Adhering to course outlines which outline learning outcomes and assessment criteria, using accessible media to ensure inclusivity, upholding academic integrity and giving timely and constructive feedback are just some of the expectations of College faculty. Before your first day, familiarize yourself with the following policies.
For a full list of George Brown policies go to:
College Policies
Course Outlines
At George Brown course outlines must be prepared using the college-approved template and posted in an accessible format in accordance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) requirements. Course outlines are reviewed and approved, at a minimum, on an annual basis by the relevant academic administrator or designate.
At the beginning of each course, an approved course outline must be provided to each student via the Learning Management System (LMS). The best way to do this is to email the course outline to your students or post it in Brightspace. In support of the college’s sustainability plan, hard copies should be provided to students only in exceptional circumstances or in situations where a student requires a hard copy because of an accommodation.
For more information about the course outline critical components read the Course Outline Policy.
Once outlines have been revised by faculty and approved by the relevant Associate Dean or Director, they can be obtained here Course Outlines Search. If the course outline you require is not available through this service, please contact the school providing the program.
Accessible Learning & Media
The Accessible Learning Policy establishes guidelines to make learning accessible and to promote social inclusion for students with disabilities enrolled in or applying for academic programs at George Brown College. Faculty are responsible for implementing classroom accommodations as explained in the accommodation plan and seeking support from Accessible Learning Services if questions arise. View accommodations plans for your course(s) that have been assigned to your students on STU-VIEW.
In accordance with the Accessible Media Policy, all audio-visual media and all print materials purchased, produced, or used by employees must be available in an accessible format. The college’s Accessible Media Co-ordinator facilitates accessible media services by request, such as closed captioning, described video and transcription services, as required. All audio-visual media and audio recordings must be accessible with closed captioning, described video, transcripts or real-time captioning. All print materials produced or provided by employees of the college must be available in an accessible, OCR electronic format, compatible with adaptive technology. This includes: textbooks, course packs, course outlines, reading lists, assignments, articles, tests, examinations, notes and any other handouts, pamphlets or materials distributed or assigned to students.
Academic Integrity
George Brown College is committed to the highest standards of academic integrity. Students, individually and in groups, are responsible for demonstrating behaviour that is honest and ethical in their academic work. Forms of academic integrity ( ) and informal and formal resolution steps are outlined in the George Brown College Academic Integrity Policy.
The Academic Integrity Breach Reporting Portal was designed in concert with the College’s Academic Integrity Policy. The intention of this portal is to provide faculty with a quick and easy electronic method to report on and track student breaches of academic integrity in the courses they teach.
If you find that a student has acted in a manner that breaches academic integrity, speak to the student about the breach as part of an informal resolution process. Visit Academic Integrity | George Brown College for more information.
Evaluation & Grading
The Office of Academic Excellence has created two online modules which provide faculty with supporting resources for student evaluation and grading.
To learn more visit Giving Students Feedback and Grading Students Work.
