Syllabus/Moodle Statements for Faculty and Advisers

Many offices and departments are eager to support your students. Below are statements that you can include in your syllabi to relay information about how various departments can support your students. TRIO has also contributed statements concerning inclusion and access to course materials that you may wish to use.

Our investigation of whether a warm-toned short syllabus and one with a Reach Out statement (making getting help seem normative), reinforced the importance of friendly syllabi. Participants who read a short syllabus designed to be warm and friendly were more likely to report intentions to reach out to the faculty member writing the syllabus for three different domains of troubles. Participants who read a syllabus with a special statement addressing mental health and providing contact information were more likely to report intentions to reach out when having an argument with friends or family.

Gurung, Regan A.R., and Galardi, Noelle R., “Syllabus Tone, More Than Mental Health Statements, Influence Intentions to Seek Help,” Teaching of Psychology, February 11, 2021, reference link.

Academic Civic Engagement and Scholarship

At Carleton, Academic Civic Engagement (ACE) has long referred to an approach to education focusing on community-based learning. ACE courses may be Applied, which generally indicates that a civic engagement project is an integral part of the course, and often involves collaboration with community partners. ACE can also be Theoretical, meaning that it focuses on the theoretical exploration of civic engagement. These courses centrally focus on issues of democracy, such as social justice, positionality, and forms of systemic oppression, and directly explore how students might engage in work toward social change. Visit the ACE website for more about learning objectives.

Accommodations for Students with Disabilities

Carleton College is committed to providing equitable access to learning opportunities for all students. The Office of Accessibility Resources (Class of 1974 Center, #119) is the campus office that collaborates with students who have disabilities to provide and/or arrange reasonable accommodations. If you have, or think you may have, a disability (e.g., mental health, attentional, learning, autism spectrum disorders, chronic health, traumatic brain injury and concussions, vision, hearing, mobility, or speech impairments), please contact OAR@carleton.edu to arrange a confidential discussion regarding equitable access and reasonable accommodations. Last updated September 3, 2025.

Assistive Technologies: Technological Resources for Students

The Assistive Technologies program combines academic and technological resources to support student classroom and computing needs, especially for students with physical or learning disabilities. Accessibility features include text-to-speech (Read&Write) and audio recording Smartpens like the Echo Smartpen. If you would like to know more, contact assistivetech@carleton.edu. Last updated August 26, 2024.

Course Materials Assistance (statement provided by TRIO)

I recognize the potential financial burden of additional course fees, supply requirements, and travel costs. If you are in need of assistance to cover course expenses, please speak with me by [preferred week/date]. Last updated August 23, 2022.

Inclusion (provided by TRIO, the Office of Intercultural Life, the Office of International Student Life, and the GSC)

I strive to create an inclusive and respectful classroom that values diversity. Our individual differences enrich and enhance our understanding of one another and of the world around us. This class welcomes the perspectives of all ethnicities, cultures, gender identities, religions, ages, sexual orientations, disabilities, socioeconomic backgrounds, regions, and nationalities. Last updated August 16, 2022.

Library

The Gould Library is a welcoming space for research, study, check-out books, request materials through Interlibrary Loan (ILL), and more. You can also get help via chat 24/7 from any page on the library’s website, email or call, and/or meet with a Reference Librarian. The building has great study spaces, and we’d love for you to visit! Information and hours are on the Library’s website.  Last updated August 27, 2025.

Math/Stats Tutoring

The Math/Stats Skills Center is a collaborative space where you can be part of a community working to expand conceptual and computational understanding in mathematics and statistics.  With an emphasis on 100- and 200-level math and stats courses, peer tutors are available to help you build problem-solving skills and use tools such as R, LaTeX and Mathematica.  The Math/Stats Skills Center offers drop-in tutoring and is located in the Center for Mathematics and Computing (CMC). Last updated August 27, 2025.

Prefect Program

The Prefect Program offers optional collaborative learning sessions for participating classes. Prefect sessions review course concepts and often focus on critical thinking and problem-solving exercises centered on the course material. Our course prefect will use email, Moodle, or Slack to inform everyone in the class about upcoming sessions and availability for 1:1 tutoring. Last updated August 23, 2022.

Quantitative Reasoning Encounter

The Quantitative Resource Center tutors can help you with the math, statistics, and data in this course. QRC tutors specialize in helping students apply math and other quantitative skills to classes outside of Math/Stats, from homework and projects to papers and exam prep. Looking for help specific to your course? You can search the schedule by course and programming language here to find the tutor with the expertise you need. Tutors are available for appointment or drop-in tutoring on 4th Libe Sunday-Thursday, 4-10 pm, beginning Week 2. Last updated August 27, 2025.

Speech & Presentation Coaching

A speech coach can help you practice and prepare for class presentations, comps talks, participation in class discussions, and speech-related events unrelated to coursework. The speech coach can work with you on tailoring your content for a particular audience, organization, clarity, persuasive impact, body language and eye contact, and dealing with stage fright. To request a meeting, visit the Speech & Presentation Coaching website. Last updated August 23, 2022.

Student Well-Being

Your health and well-being should always be your first priority. At Carleton, we have a wide array of resources to support students. It is important to recognize stressors you may be facing, which can be personal, emotional, physical, financial, mental, or academic. Sleep, exercise, and connecting with others can be strategies to help you flourish at Carleton. For more information, check out Student Health and Counseling (SHAC), the Office of Health Promotion, or the Office of the Chaplain.  Last updated September 15, 2021.

Title IX

Carleton is committed to fostering an environment free of sexual misconduct. Please be aware all Carleton faculty and staff members, with the exception of Chaplains and SHAC staff, are “responsible employees.” Responsible employees are required to share any information they have regarding incidents of sexual misconduct with the Title IX Coordinator. Carleton’s goal is to ensure campus community members are aware of all the options available and have access to the resources they need. If you have questions, please contact Carleton’s Title IX Coordinator (titleix@carleton.edu) or visit the Title IX website. Last updated August 27, 2024.

Writing

The Writing Center

The Writing Center provides a space staffed with peer writing consultants who can work with you during any stage of the writing process (brainstorming to final proofreading). Hours and more information can be found on the writing center website. You can reserve specific times for conferences by using their online appointment system.  Last updated August 23, 2022.

Course-Specific Writing Assistants

This course is supported by a Writing Assistant, whose job is to work with you on fulfilling the writing expectations for this course. They are aware of our assignments and deadlines and will use our course Moodle site or email to communicate with you about available appointment times. Last updated August 22, 2022.

The Term-Long Program

If you believe you might benefit from working regularly with a writing consultant this term, email Kristen Vogel, Coordinator of Multilingual Writing Support, at kvogel@carleton.edu. She can arrange once- or twice-a-week meetings between you and a specific writing consultant throughout the term. Last updated Feb 8, 2024.