This page includes all policies and procedures pertaining specifically to the Department of Earth and Space Sciences. Policies and procedures pertaining to the College of the Environment can be found on its intranet. The University’s policies and procedures can be found in its policy directory. For questions and concerns about the following policies and procedures, please contact an ESS staff member.
Curriculum and Courses
- ESS Curriculum Committee Policies and Procedures – describes the charge of the ESS Curriculum Committee, responsibilities of the committee members, course change process and deadlines, and general process for reviewing degree programs. More guidance on creating course portals can be found in the link below.
- Curriculum Guidelines for Earth & Space Sciences Faculty – Guidelines for faculty on creating or changing courses, including tips for using the Curriculum Management (CM) system, required components for syllabi, and deadlines.
- Academic Integrity Policy for Syllabus (College of the Environment)
- Academic Misconduct Guidelines for ESS Instructors – Alleged instances of Academic Misconduct are referred to the Dean’s Office for investigation and adjudication, see link below.
- Academic Misconduct Policy and Process (College of the Environment)
- Attendance and Participation Policy for Syllabus (College of the Environment)
- ESS Course Fee and Refund Policy
- ESS Syllabus, Grading, and Course Guidelines – Guidelines for ESS instructors regarding syllabi, grading, course evaluations, and other course considerations.
- Sample Syllabus
- Designing a Course Syllabus (College of the Environment)
- Disability Accommodation Statement for Syllabus (College of the Environment)
- Disability Accommodation Policy (College of the Environment)
- Increasing Course Evaluation Response Rates (College of the Environment)
- Proposing a New Course (College of the Environment)
Facilities
Please see the Building Information and Facility Resources page for resources.
Field Trips
Please see Main Office Resources webpage.
Financial
- Graduate Student Recruitment Expense Policy
- Misc. Travel Expenses Receipt Waiver Policy – travel receipt waiver on misc. receipts less than $75
Faculty
Please see the Governance and Planning page for a list of faculty policies.
Grants
Please see the Research Grants & Contracts page for resources.
Main Office
Please see Main Office Resources webpage.
Students (Graduate)
Please see the Governance and Planning page for a list of student policies.
Students (Undergraduate)
Please see the Governance and Planning page for a list of student policies.