TABLE OF CONTENTS

• Required Syllabus Statements
  • Classroom-Specific Policies
    • Artificial Intelligence
    • Attendance
    • Cameras
    • Cell Phones / Personal Technology
  • Final Reminders

Required Syllabus Statements

Lesley University requires the inclusion of the following statements in all syllabi (linked or verbatim):

• Learning Community Statement
• Disability Services Statement
• Notice of Non-Discrimination
• Camera Use During Online Class Sessions
• Personal Technology Use During All Class Sessions 
• Library Services
• Academic Freedom Statement

You can find the verbatim language of these statements in this knowledge base article and attached below as a Microsoft Word document. They are also available to be linked from the 2025-2026 Academic Catalog.

Classroom-Specific Policies

You may wish to include a policy in the following areas: 

• Artificial Intelligence
• Attendance
• Camera Use During Online Class Sessions
• Cell Phone / Personal Technology Use

Below, we share with you the current University policy language:

Artificial Intelligence

University Policy:

Lesley does not currently have a formal policy.  

Sample policy language–ranging from Very to Minimally restrictive–developed by a group of Lesley faculty and staff and approved by the Academic Advisory Committee is attached to this article as a PDF titled "AI Syllabus Guidance."

Attendance

University Policy: 

Students are expected to attend and participate fully in all class meetings and associated activities. Faculty members set attendance requirements for their courses which are delineated in each course syllabus. Some programs may determine specific attendance requirements. It is the student’s responsibility to review the course syllabus, and to communicate with faculty in the event of an unanticipated absence. Absences will adversely affect learning and may impact grades.

Cameras

University Policy: 

The Provost at Lesley University supports faculty requirements about the use of cameras during online class sessions. Faculty may decide to require that cameras be on in their class sessions and will communicate that decision directly to the students in their syllabus.

Cell Phones / Personal Technology

University Policy: 

The Provost at Lesley University supports faculty requirements about the use of technology during all class sessions (face to face and online). Faculty will communicate their classroom policies directly to students in their syllabus.

Final Reminders

Please ensure your course policies are:

1. Clearly stated in your syllabus
2. Consistently applied throughout the term