Important Start of Term Tasks, Policies, and Procedures – Fall 2026

by | Sep 21, 2026 | Academic Affairs Updates

Welcome to Fall 2026. Beginning of Term Reminders and other relevant information for the term are linked below. 

Beginning of Term Reminders

Please read the Beginning of Term Reminders thoroughly, as this contains information about processes related to your classes that may impact students, including: 

  • Assigned Room Locations

  • Chemeketa’s Institutional Syllabus

  • Course Syllabus Checklist and Templates – New Information!

  • Student Learning Outcomes

  • Check Your Class Lists for Accuracy and Attendance

  • Instructor Registration Overrides

  • No Show Drop – CRITICAL Information!

  • Pass / No Pass

  • Last Day to Drop without Responsibility for Grades

  • Navigate Progress Reports/Early Alert Process

  • Student Accessibility Services

  • FERPA Compliance and Protecting Student Information

  • Academic Integrity & Academic Honesty Concern Reporting

  • Technology Support

  • Student Resource Hub – NEW!

  • Safety & Security Procedures

  • Employee Access: MyApps

  • List of Important Dates for Fall 2026

 A list of changes from the previous edition is included at the end of the file linked above.  

Where can you find this information in the future?

  • This information is always available on the Faculty Commons website, under Quick Links. 

  • Since these communications are sent using an All Faculty Google Group, you can access all of the All Faculty emails without searching through your email inbox! Here are instructions on how to access Google Groups. Any groups you are a member of will be listed. 

  • In addition, all-faculty communications from the Vice President’s Office are posted on the Faculty Commons > Communications page.