Academic Learning Management System Usage

Policy Number: 20.2
Effective Date: February 16, 2023
Revision History: May 26, 2016
Policy Contact: Vice President for Information Technology

I. Purpose and Policy Statement

This policy establishes the required uses of the University System of Georgia (“USG”) standard academic learning management system (“LMS”) for teaching and learning. GGC refers to the academic LMS as MyCourses. This policy requires faculty to provide (i) the syllabus; (ii) a calendar and/or schedule of sessions, meetings, assignments, and activities; and (iii) grades to students using the academic LMS.

II. Scope

This policy applies to all GGC faculty and staff assigned as the instructor of record.

III. Related Regulations, Statutes, Policies, and Procedures

APM 10.8 Data Management and Classification
APM 10.9 Student Records Management and Security Policy
APM 11.50 Information Technology Institutional Policies and Standards
APM 11.60 Electronic and Information Technology Accessibility Policy
APM 20.1 Support of Academic Technology for Teaching and Learning 
University System of Georgia Information Technology Handbook
34 CFR PART 99-FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY