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Faculty Course Handoff Checklist

Transfer course intent, files, labs, assessment logic, risks, and operational knowledge between instructors.

Faculty and program leadersRead online + download
Course
Complete in the editable or printed copy.
Departing faculty / owner
Complete in the editable or printed copy.
Receiving faculty
Complete in the editable or printed copy.
Term / effective date
Complete in the editable or printed copy.

Transfer course intent, evidence, files, known risks, and operational details - not just a folder of materials.

Course intent and outcomes

  • Current syllabus and course description
  • Course outcomes and program-outcome alignment
  • Required prerequisites and expected starting skills
  • Known learner trouble spots and successful interventions

Content and instructional materials

  • Current module sequence and lesson materials
  • Authoritative sources, citations, and update-sensitive references
  • Required software, licensing, accounts, and access
  • Materials that should be retired or revised

Labs and technical delivery

  • Lab objectives and authorized scope
  • Environment setup / teardown instructions
  • Safety, privacy, and data-handling constraints
  • Fallback or low-tech alternatives
  • Known technical failure modes and recovery steps

Assessment and grading

  • Assessment blueprint and rubric set
  • Answer-bearing materials transferred privately
  • Grading conventions and calibration notes
  • Academic-integrity / AI-use expectations
  • Accommodation and accessibility considerations

Learner communication and operations

  • LMS structure and publishing sequence
  • Announcements, due-date conventions, and communication norms
  • Office hours / support pathways
  • Make-up, late-work, and disruption handling

Continuity and risk

  • Open curriculum changes or backlog items
  • Known compliance / accreditation dependencies
  • External partners, guest speakers, or employer commitments
  • Next review date and named owner

Handoff Notes

Acceptance

Departing faculty date
Complete in the editable or printed copy.
Receiving faculty date
Complete in the editable or printed copy.
Program lead date
Complete in the editable or printed copy.

Source and use

Bare Metal Cyber Educators Hub · Dr. Jason Edwards. Program Design Toolkit - Faculty Course Handoff Checklist.

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