Faculty Syllabus Resources
Course syllabus templates, university policies, and the JSU AI Use Icons framework — resources for JSU faculty members to build effective, policy-aligned course syllabi.
Resources for course syllabus
This page provides JSU faculty members with resources for course syllabus — including syllabus templates for General Education and JSUOnline courses, University policies that should be referenced in every course syllabus, and the JSU AI Use Icons framework for conveying AI expectations on course assignments.
Course syllabus templates
Standard JSU syllabus templates for General Education and JSU Online courses. Use these templates as the starting structure for your course syllabi.
General Education Course Syllabus Template
This syllabus template should be used for all General Education courses at JSU. Accessed through Thee Pathway instructor guides.
View TemplateJSUOnline Course Syllabus Template
This syllabus template should be used for all JSUOnline courses. Current version prepared for the 2026–2027 academic year (.doc format).
Download (.doc)University policies for course syllabus
University Policies & Resources for Course Syllabus
Each of these University policies detail support and resources available for students. Faculty should include references to these policies in every course syllabus to ensure students are aware of available support.
View Policies & ResourcesAI Use Icons for Course Syllabus
Faculty can use these icons in their syllabi to convey their expectation regarding AI use on course assignments. The 4-tier framework spans the full spectrum of AI permissibility — from prohibited to suggested.
Academic Affairs quick links
Building your course syllabus?
Contact the Division of Academic Affairs for questions about syllabus requirements, policies, or the AI Use Icons framework.
Division of Academic Affairs
Jackson State University
1400 J.R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
P.O. Box 17199
Jackson, MS 39217