Course Delivery - Term Checklist
Before Term Begins
CHECK COURSE OFFERINGS
Be sure the course you want to offer is on the OSU Ecampus Schedule of Classes for the term desired. Course information will “rollover” from the OSU Schedule from year to year (example: Summer 04 rolls to Summer 05). The information will be a direct duplicate from the previous year and will need to be reviewed for changes.
Department Approval
If a course is not listed for term desired, check with your Department Chair or representative to gain approval to offer the course for that term.
Request CRN
Once you have Department Approval, request a CRN by filling out the CRN Request Form.
SUBMIT SYLLABUS Provide Ecampus with a sample syllabus to be posted on our website for potential students to view. Don’t include term specific information, this way it can be used for future terms.
ORDER LEARNING MATERIALSPlace orders for textbooks, course notes/packets, and/or videos/DVDs with the OSU Bookstore. If you have printed course notes or packets, arrange for duplication with OSU Printing & Mailing.
REVIEW CRITICAL UP-DATE LETTERYou will receive a letter from Ecampus prior to the beginning of the term. For information on pay dates, important Ecampus news, and reminders, please review your pay letter thoroughly. Notify your department chair immediately if there seem to be any errors or you have any questions.
BLACKBOARD COURSE WEBSITEAs soon as your course appears on the Schedule of Classes, your Blackboard site will be ready for you to edit. Login with your ONID username and password.
The items below are essential elements required to launch a course with Ecampus:
CommunicationContent
Assessment
During Term
TURN BLACKBOARD COURSE ONYour Blackboard course must be made available to students no later than the first day of the term. Most instructors make their course available before the term begins to give students a chance to preview requirements and learning materials. Students appreciate this chance to prepare for the start of your course.
TESTING ARRANGEMENTSIf you are using proctored exams, either paper-based or on Blackboard, make arrangements for exams or passwords to be sent to the proctors your students have selected.
STUDENT ASSISTANCEIf at any time during the term your distance students need assistance in connecting to the main campus or have questions outside of your course information, you can refer them to the Ecampus Student Services Center: 800-667-1465 (541-737-9204) or by email: Ecampus@oregonstate.edu.
Towards the End of Term
SUBMIT GRADESFinal grades are due the Monday following finals week. They can be routed directly from your Blackboard gradebook.
STUDENT ASSESSMENT OF TEACHINGRemind students to fill out their OSU Online Student Assessment of Teaching Evaluation. Ecampus will send you directions near the end of the term to post on your Blackboard site.
