Instructional Materials

The California State University is committed to ensuring that all campus Information Resources and Technologies are fully accessible for persons with disabilities. This commitment reflects a goal to provide the most effective learning environment for all students--rather than simply to ensure compliance with various federal and state laws.

Instructional Materials (IM) are considered to be forms of communication and must therefore be delivered in a manner that is equally effective for persons with disabilities. Communication is considered to be equally effective when it is:

  • Comparable in quality to those received by students without disabilities
  • Comparable in timeliness of delivery and availability
  • Provided in a manner and medium appropriate to the significance of the message and the abilities of the person receiving the material

Policies and Procedures For Accessible Instructional Materials

More information on accessibility for instructional materials can be found in the Stanislaus State Instructional Materials Policy.

In 2018, the ATI Steering Committee developed and approved an internal procedure for communicating information about ordering deadlines for textbooks and other instructional materials. The procedure features significant participation by the Provost as well as a plan for gathering metrics and reporting.

Read the Procedure for Early Adoption of Textbooks and Reporting

Examples of a Syllabus Disability Statement

Stanislaus State respects all forms of diversity. By university commitment and by law, students with disabilities are entitled to participate in academic activities and to be tested in a manner that accurately assesses their knowledge and skills. They also may qualify for reasonable accommodations that ensure equal access to lectures, labs, films, and other class-related activities. Please see the instructor if you need accommodations for a registered disability.  Students can contact Disability Resource Services (DRS) for additional information.  Visit the DRS website (http://www.csustan.edu/DRS/) or call (209) 667-3159.

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My desire is to make this a truly welcoming instructional climate and an equal learning opportunity for everyone.  Your success is important to me.  To that end, if you have a need that I can address, please notify me immediately.  I can be reached at [office phone] or [email address].  Alternatively, you may contact Disability Resource Services about any accommodations needs.  DRS can be reached at (209) 667-3159.

Download the Accessible Syllabus Template.docx

Distance Learning

OIT Distance Learning and Media Production supports lecture capture, video conferencing, video production, and televised courses. Call (209) 667-3171 or visit DBH 150 for more information.

Instructional Design & Development

Instructional design encompasses both the theoretical arrangement of information and the practical production of learning materials to meet specified instructional goals and objectives. The Instructional Design & Development site lists the services available to Stanislaus State faculty.  The Creating Accessible Materials page has information about designing and producing accessible content for instruction.

Our staff provides information, support, and technical assistance for the systematic design, development, and application of multimedia, computing, and traditional media into teaching and learning.  We offer workshops and personal training in cooperation with the Faculty Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (FCETL). Contact Bob (x3898) or Glenn (x6511) for information. 

Canvas Learning Management System

Canvas is our web-based learning management platform that supports student and instructor interaction and collaboration through posting and sharing documents, providing external links to web resources, creating and submitting assignments and assessments, and communicating through threaded discussion boards and other tools.

A Few Goals of ATI for Instructional Materials

The CSU Instructional Materials website has a complete listing of goals for ATI. A few of the most important goals are

  • Timely adoption of textbooks and other instructional materials by faculty
  • Ensuring selection/ordering of textbooks and other instructional materials courses with late-hired faculty
  • Use of the campus learning management system for posting all required curricular and instructional resources
  • Incorporation of accessibility requirements for curricular review and approval

Instructional Materials Ordering Tool - FacultyEnlight

FacultyEnlight, available through our Stan State Bookstore, is a source for researching, adopting, and sharing insights about textbooks and course materials. You can create your account online. Although you may research and adopt without registering at their site, some of the benefits to registering are

  • Accessing your adoption history for the past three years
  • Seeing affiliation with multiple campuses
  • Storing favorite materials and easy to access your Favorites list
  • Leaving product reviews for the materials you have adopted

​More information on using FacultyEnlight for selecting instructional materials can be found in this informative brochure.

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