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Instructor Guide\\}
\author{}
\date{Jun 23, 2026}
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\chapter{The Guide}\label{the-guide}

This resource is designed as a guide for instructors in the Data Science
and AI Academy at NC State. In this guide you will find information
about DSA course expectations, course structure and implementation
suggestions, teaching and learning resources, university policies and
more.

You can use the table of contents to navigate to a section of interest.

\section{About the DSA}\label{about-the-dsa}

Visit the \href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/about/}{About}
section on the \href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/}{DSA Website}
to learn a bit about the DSA.

\subsection{DSA Staff - Teaching \&
Learning}\label{dsa-staff---teaching-learning}

\begin{itemize}
\item
  Rachel Levy - Executive Director
\item
  David Stokes - Director of Data Science and AI Academic Programs
\item
  Sunghwan Byun - DSA Director of Educational Research
\item
  Sarah Egan Warren - DSA Director of Instructor Observation \&
  Evaluation
\end{itemize}

\href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/about/our-team/}{Our Team}

\subsection{Course Collaboration Leaders
Support.}\label{course-collaboration-leaders-support.}

\textbf{What and who are the DSA course collaboration leaders}?

The DSA \texttt{Course\ Collaboration\ Leaders} (CCLs) support DSA
teaching and learning by offering office hours to their peers in DSA
courses. They are a valuable resource for students who may have
questions, or are seeking guidance, discussion \& community.

Course Collaboration Leaders (CCLs) are typically undergraduate students
who have experience with DSA courses (e.g., have taken at least one DSA
course).

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  CCL office hours are in-person and on Zoom.
\item
  The CCL office hours schedule is made available each semester.
\item
  Instructors should provide this information to students in their
  courses with reminders on a weekly basis.
\end{itemize}

Find the
\href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/courses/course-collaboration-leaders/}{current
semester CCL schedule here}.

\begin{itemize}
\item
  Share this resource with your classes and on your course learning
  management system pages.
\item
  Please notify the Director of Data Science and AI Academic Programs if
  you have students from your courses that you want to recommend to
  become a Course Collaboration Leader in a future semester or year.
\end{itemize}

Please forward other inquiries from students wanting to contribute to
the DSA to datascienceacademy@ncsu.edu.

\href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1VPfx_Ib2ToiO3eP1ipACCrsnoFTWcJNVhCXyESGf5PY/edit?usp=sharing}{Information
for graduate student TA inquiries}

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\chapter{DSA Courses}\label{dsa-courses}

\section{The ADAPT Model: Background}\label{the-adapt-model-background}

The \textbf{A}ll-campus \textbf{D}ata Science and \textbf{A}I
\textbf{P}roject-based \textbf{T}eaching and learning model
(\href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/courses/course-model/}{ADAPT
course model}) consists of three primary components:

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\tightlist
\item
  {Project-Based Learning.}
\end{enumerate}

Each DSA course involves a project, or mini-projects, as a framework for
students to apply and demonstrate their learning in an
application-focused context.

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
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\item
  {10 Common Learning Elements.}
\end{enumerate}

Data science is an interdisciplinary field. The 10 common learning
elements are overarching objectives that can be considered across all
DSA courses as a means to broaden students experiences within and beyond
a given data science or AI topic.

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\item
  {Workforce Preparedness.}
\end{enumerate}

DSA courses are designed to prepare students for work - in general - in
recognition of the importance, impact, and prevalence of data and AI in
current and future settings across all fields. The workforce
preparedness focus of the ADAPT model can be realized through providing
students with opportunities to engage in relevant choices and decisions
that directly and positively impact their DSA course processes,
facilitating learning and skill retention that carries forward beyond
the academic environment and into their next steps. Furthermore,
informed choices and agency are skills that can be enhanced through
experience and are central components of a daily workforce workflow.
Skills in data science and AI are enhanced through core concepts and
innovative special topics aligned with future-forward workforce
developments and employer needs.

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  Read more: \href{https://arxiv.org/abs/2604.02597}{The NC State
  All-campus Data Science and AI Project-based Teaching and Learning
  (ADAPT) Model: A mechanism for interdisciplinary engagement in
  workforce-relevant learning}
\end{itemize}

\section{Classroom Considerations}\label{classroom-considerations}

For each of our 1 credit courses: University
\href{https://oucc.dasa.ncsu.edu/courses/contact-credit-hours/}{Contact/Credit
Hour Guidelines} set the expectation that a 1-credit course offering
should amount to approximately 3 hours of student time per week (e.g.,
50 minute class, two hours outside of class).

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  Please keep the expected time guidelines in mind when designing your
  course and related activities. In addition, please use student
  feedback to adjust accordingly.
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Implementation}\label{implementation}

A challenge that can arise in the DSA course teaching process involves
how to go about effectively relaying the information that you want
students to receive as you consider the course structure and time
limitations.

These constraints make for interesting design challenges and many
creative course experiences follow.

\textbf{A Few Guidelines}

As a guide, one method to address the course implementation structure is
to consider developing your essential concepts based on the desired
project outcomes. Consider the following:

\begin{itemize}
\item
  Planning your instruction based on the question ``What are the few and
  essential points students need to know to accomplish {[}this step in
  the project{]}?''. This may serve as the contents of a given lecture
  within the project-based focus.
\item
  Building your course assignments as components of the project can
  allow students to create their products over time (as projects
  typically occur in real world/workforce settings) and can keep course
  workloads consistent and manageable. Furthermore, the project outcomes
  and goals can motivate the learning outcomes and the related
  assignments, and grounds them in application-focused
  explicitly-relevant contexts. Projects built over time can culminate
  with student presentations, reports, and similar communicative
  experiences.
\item
  Another framework to consider for planning your course delivery is the
  \href{https://drive.google.com/file/d/13AwDhsoMFh31YdHoxdP_5FaaqUdqkM1W/view}{Launch
  (20 minutes) -\textgreater{} Explore (20 minutes) -\textgreater{}
  Discuss (10 minutes)} framework, where the key concepts are presented
  within 20 or so minutes of the ``launch'', and time is allotted for
  students to actively participate through practice/development and
  discussion within a class, or with significant frequency (Explore \&
  Discuss). These time frames are a just a reference point and if
  implemented will naturally vary from class to class.

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    Example: (50 minute class - launch, discuss, explore) Project Step 1
    - Key Concepts -\textgreater{} Weekly Key Concepts Discussions
    -\textgreater{} In class work and getting started on Project Step
    1/assignment 1.
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Additional Considerations}

As you develop your course, consider \emph{how you will assess the
students' projects}.

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  In determining this criteria, it is helpful to clearly present the
  assessment criteria to students. For example, you may have a rubric on
  which project assessments are based, and you can share this with the
  students in advance so that the project expectations are clear.
  Developed assessment criteria can also serve as a project building
  guide.
\end{itemize}

Balancing grading time and data science project work can be a challenge.
Consider how you might be able to \emph{incorporate structured and
unstructured learning/feedback opportunities for students}.

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  Example: As you present your key lesson concepts, you may incorporate
  student questions that have an auto-grading feature (structured).
  Subsequently, you may allow them to practice similar concepts on their
  own datasets as a component of their project work (unstructured).
\end{itemize}

\textbf{Feedback from Educational Research}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  Here are some examples of implementing the 10 Common Learning Elements
  based on a study by graduate researcher Laurie Short:

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    \href{https://ncsu.hosted.panopto.com/Panopto/Pages/Viewer.aspx?id=7ba115d4-d47d-412d-b9b9-b46d012e048a}{Purpose,
    Methodology, Findings \& Recommendations - Video}
  \item
    \href{https://www.canva.com/design/DAHMYl_SWow/2qk2aHm_g9S-rpCLHJ3IRw/view?utm_content=DAHMYl_SWow&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h2b27e8c45e}{Purpose,
    Methodology, Findings \& Recommendations - Slide Deck}
  \end{itemize}
\item
  Dr.~Sunghwan Byun and Dr.~Jeanne McClure offer additional suggestions
  here:

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    \href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jRILSc0DsFm2moet9Ep8bF1suEOfHfnLzfJ2t4tIfjA/edit?usp=sharing}{Educational
    Research at the Data Science Academy - Insights from 2022-2023}.
  \item
    This document contains information on what may work well and what my
    require more attention within the DSA course instructional process,
    based on certain aspects of student feedback.
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

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\chapter{To Do - Semesterly}\label{to-do---semesterly}

\section{Throughout the Semester}\label{throughout-the-semester}

\subsection{Bi-monthly Teacher
Discussions}\label{bi-monthly-teacher-discussions}

Throughout the semester we will have weekly instructor meetings designed
to build community through discussion and support around the DSA course
teaching experience. We will discuss topics of interest, which may
include the ADAPT model, and also provide opportunities for lesson
presentations and reviews, among other possibilities.

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  {Attend 2 instructor meetings per month.}
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\subsection{Instructor Chat Group}\label{instructor-chat-group}

You will be added to a chat group through your NCSU credentials -
\href{https://chat.google.com/room/AAQAdfaHlRc?cls=7}{DSA Instructors
Group - Fall 2026}.

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  {Monitor information in the group chat space.}
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\begin{itemize}
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\item
  Updates and reminders will be posted to this space.
\item
  General questions and instructor communication may occur in this
  space.
\end{itemize}

For updates and reminders, please acknowledge receipt with a ``thumbs
up'', or another response.

\subsection{Student Work Collection}\label{student-work-collection}

As part of the DSA mission to provide excellent learning opportunities,
we collect data to assess our offerings and learning approach. The
purpose of the data collection is to evaluate the DSA and how well we
are serving our students so that informed adjustments and improvements
can be made. In addition we may plan to share what we learn with other
universities and researchers. For this process, students will be asked
for their consent to data collection/research participation at the
beginning of the course in terms of the use of their de-identified data
and the related work of the DSA.

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  {Plan to collect your students' work for each assignment and project.}
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\begin{itemize}
\item
  NOTE: To facilitate student work collection, please use the following
  \texttt{naming\ conventions},
  \texttt{course\_section\_semester\_assignment\_unityID}, where course
  is the 3 digit prefix and number, section is the three digit section
  number, semester is FA (Fall) or SP (Spring) followed by the last two
  digits of the year, A is for assignments and FP is for final project.
  The unityID is for the student whose work is being collected - each
  student has a unique unityID. Examples below. Note: If students turn
  in group assignments, adjustments may be needed.

  \begin{itemize}
  \item
    \texttt{DSA201\_001\_FA26\_A1\_djstokes}
  \item
    \texttt{DSA495\_601\_FA26\_FP\_unityID}
  \item
    \texttt{DSA412\_011\_SP27\_A5\_unityID}
  \end{itemize}
\item
  NOTE: Build this into your assignment collection protocol so that the
  process in not an extra burden for you (i.e., require students to
  submit each of their assignments named in the way presented in the
  naming conventions).
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Student Feedback
Questionnaires}\label{student-feedback-questionnaires}

Three times throughout the semester, we will provide course
questionnaires, via survey link, for you to give to your students. These
questionnaires are designed to provide you with insight into students'
perspectives of your course and as a source of course evaluation. For
these questionnaires, please note the following:

\begin{itemize}
\item
  \textbf{Provide 5 minutes of class-time} for students to complete the
  questionnaires.
\item
  \textbf{Encourage and incentivize participation} (e.g., count as a
  grade, or extra credit)
\item
  There is an \textbf{80\% completion expectation \& goal}.

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    Student feedback will be de-identified and shared back with you,
  \item
    You can request completion information for grading/extra-credit
    purposes,
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

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  {Provide 5 minutes of \emph{class time} for students to complete the
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\subsection{Course Collaboration Leaders
Support}\label{course-collaboration-leaders-support}

\href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/courses/course-collaboration-leaders/}{Course
Collaboration Leaders Support \& More}

The website link includes Course Collaboration Leaders (CCLs)
peer-support office hours, as well as other recommendations for student
support. The CCLs are typically available on a daily basis according to
the schedule provided. They offer support to their peers in online and
in person spaces as indicated in the website link.

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  {Provide the Course Collaboration Leaders Support \& More information
  to your students.}
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\begin{itemize}
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\item
  NOTE: Build this reminder into your weekly routine so that students
  are continuously made aware of this resource and the CCLs office
  hours, in particular.
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Course Attendance \& Mid-term
Assessments}\label{course-attendance-mid-term-assessments}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  Tracking attendance is required for all 200 level courses (see
  \href{https://policies.ncsu.edu/regulation/reg-02-20-03-attendance-regulations/}{REG
  02.20.03 - Attendance Regulations}). This is also a good practice for
  courses in general so that you can identify any students who may need
  extra communication or support (e.g., Student Progress Reports).
\end{itemize}

For online courses: You can generate attendance reports from Zoom, as
one method of record.

\begin{itemize}
\item
  Please communicate to students why attendance is important. For
  example, collaboration and discussion are expectations for data
  scientists, AI experts, and individuals working within related
  fields/titles, and is a part of workforce preparedness. These aspect
  are likely an integral part of your course as well, so students should
  know that this is an expectation and should plan to attend with the
  intent to participate in discussions and collaborations.
\item
  For online courses, it may be useful to establish classroom
  expectations that students keep their cameras on, whenever possible,
  as part of the course engagement and workforce preparedness process.
\end{itemize}

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\vspace{-3mm}\textbf{{Attention}}\vspace{3mm}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  {Communicate expectations to students that may include classroom
  norms, attendance, and participation guidelines.}
\end{itemize}

\end{minipage}%
\end{tcolorbox}

The mid-term is a good time to consider the need for
\href{https://dasa.ncsu.edu/faculty-resources/academic-progress-reporting/}{Academic
Progress Reports}. However, you may submit these reports sooner or later
depending on need.

\subsection{Instructor Communication}\label{instructor-communication}

As an instructor, you are expected to notify the Director of Teaching
and Learning of attendance conflicts. This includes:

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  Conflicts with scheduled classes,
\item
  Conflicts with instructor discussions,
\item
  Issues with other deadlines, such as questionnaire timelines.
\end{itemize}

Note that instructor discussion attendance is part of your
responsibility as an instructor in the DSA.

Learning Technologies support can be sought through
\href{https://delta.ncsu.edu/learntech-request/}{DELTA}. However, you
are encouraged to post questions to the
\href{https://chat.google.com/room/AAQA-rEg4KQ?cls=7}{instructor group
chat space} where others may be able to help you sooner and/or may have
the same or similar questions. Email is fine too.

\hfill\break

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\chapter{To Do - Weekly}\label{to-do---weekly}

\section{Weekly Reminders}\label{weekly-reminders}

\subsection{Week 1:}\label{week-1}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\item
  Check the
  \href{https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/calendars/academic/}{NCSU
  Academic Calendar} to note important dates (e.g., Wellness Days,
  Spring/Fall Break, Drop/Revision Deadline), so that you can plan your
  instruction/schedule accordingly.
\item
  Your course syllabus should be in your \texttt{Course\ Folder} -
  \href{https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BfmKDDVHphxg9P5aBqG5MKlu0ZaOudI4i4zswpZXQI0/edit?usp=sharing}{Access
  the Link Here}.
\item
  Send out {DSA Course Feedback Questionnaire: Part 1 of 3 - Fall 2026}
  (Provide your students with the link here:
  \url{https://forms.gle/FK8k9H1GkZu7QFPZ9}).
\end{enumerate}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  ✅ Provide 5 minutes of class time for completion.
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Week 2:}\label{week-2}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\item
  Notify students about the
  \href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/courses/course-collaboration-leaders/}{Course
  Collaboration Leaders Support \& More} resource, and add this to your
  moodle page/course management system.
\item
  \textbf{Research Consent Forms}. During Week 2 a DSA representative
  may come to your classroom. Please plan to allow five minutes at the
  end of the week 2 class for this representative to speak to students
  about the DSA research consent process. You will be asked to leave the
  room (or Zoom space) during this presentation to preserve students'
  confidentiality.
\end{enumerate}

NOTE: As with the student reflections, please encourage participation in
completing the consent forms. Students will have the option to consent
or decline. A link will be provided so that you can relay this to
students who have not completed the form, and/or were not present in
week 2.

\subsection{Week 3:}\label{week-3}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\item
  Remind students about the
  \href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/courses/course-collaboration-leaders/}{Course
  Collaboration Leaders Support \& More} resource.
\item
  DSA Course Feedback Questionnaire: Part 1 of 3 de-Identified
  feedback/responses will be returned to you.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Week 4:}\label{week-4}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\tightlist
\item
  Suggestion (if not already done): introduce course project,
  expectations, and how it is/will be integrated into/throughout the
  course.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Week 5:}\label{week-5}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\tightlist
\item
  Remind students about the Course Collaboration Leaders Support \& More
  resource.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Week 6:}\label{week-6}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\tightlist
\item
  Send out {DSA Course Feedback Questionnaire: Part 2 of 3 - Fall 2026}
  (Provide your students with the link here:
  \url{https://forms.gle/PtTnpQXboAvW8VYB8}).
\end{enumerate}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  ✅ Provide 5 minutes of class time for completion.
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Week 7:}\label{week-7}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\tightlist
\item
  \textbf{Progress Reports}. Please refer to this link
  \href{https://dasa.ncsu.edu/faculty-resources/academic-progress-reporting/}{Academic
  Progress Reporting}. Please complete a report for any student for whom
  you may be concerned (e.g., not attending, not completing assignments,
  at risk for not successfully completing the course, etc.).
  Instructions on completing these reports through mypack portal are
  available at the link above.
\end{enumerate}

\begin{itemize}
\item
  ✅ Please submit any related student reports on or before this week.
\item
  ✅ Please notify the Teaching Coordinator of any outstanding concerns.
\end{itemize}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\setcounter{enumi}{1}
\tightlist
\item
  Remind students to complete \textbf{DSA Course Feedback Questionnaire:
  Part 2 of 3} by the end of the week.
\end{enumerate}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  ✅ Provide 5 minutes of class time for completion.
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Week 8 - Week 10:}\label{week-8---week-10}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\item
  Remind students about the Course Collaboration Leaders Support \& More
  resource.
\item
  \textbf{DSA Course Feedback Questionnaire: Part 2 of 3} de-Identified
  feedback/responses will be returned to you.
\end{enumerate}

\subsection{Week 11:}\label{week-11}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  (if not already done): Communicate Final Project Plan (e.g., weeks
  due, presentations/reports criteria, etc.).
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Week 12:}\label{week-12}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\tightlist
\item
  Send out {DSA Course Feedback Questionnaire: Part 3 of 3 - Fall 2026}
  (Provide your students with the link here:
  \url{https://forms.gle/n77cAs6QdnzKQDSe6}).
\end{enumerate}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  ✅ Provide 5 minutes of class time for completion.
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Week 13:}\label{week-13}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\tightlist
\item
  Add the Director of Data Science and AI Academic Programs to your
  course management space with administrative access (e.g., Moodle as a
  ``hidden instructor'' and non-expiring time frame).
\end{enumerate}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  In moodle, at the ``My current courses'' section, scroll to your
  current course and\ldots{}

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    click on the ``gears'' icon,
  \item
    scroll down to ``users and roster,'' and click ``edit,''
  \item
    go to ``add a person by name or unityID,'' and type in djstokes, and
    search
  \item
    for ``role'' select ``hidden instructor'' and add the ``begin
    date,''\ldots{} you should be able to leave end date blank
    (non-expiring).
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

\subsection{Week 14 - 16:}\label{week-14---16}

\begin{enumerate}
\def\labelenumi{\arabic{enumi})}
\item
  Refer to the
  \href{https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/calendars/academic/}{NCSU
  Academic Calendar} to see when final grades are due. Refer to this
  link
  \href{https://sis.emas.ncsu.edu/faculty/faculty-center/\#grades}{Grade
  Roster} for how to submit grades.
\item
  Add all student work to your \textbf{Course Folder}, assignments and
  project(s) (Find your class link here:
  \href{https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1BfmKDDVHphxg9P5aBqG5MKlu0ZaOudI4i4zswpZXQI0/edit?usp=sharing}{Course
  Documentation Folder Links - Fall 2026}).
\end{enumerate}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  ✅ Complete the following form:

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    \href{https://forms.gle/EZbAB9R8btpNZC5V6}{Instructor Course and
    Work Collection Documentation - Fall 2026}
  \item
    \href{https://forms.gle/ZEv9MpUCY2YeDwxn7}{DSA Instructors - ADAPT
    model Information - 10 CLEs Perspectives \& Implementation - Fall
    2026}
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

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\chapter{NCSU \& DSA Resources}\label{ncsu-dsa-resources}

\section{Syllabus Template}\label{syllabus-template}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/12w-byO3kEmP4ofI8GIuDAbXkEOA3hwqVGXz3qRbX-l4/edit?usp=sharing}{Example
  Syllabus}

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    See the comments within this document and modify your syllabus
    accordingly.
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

\section{NCSU Academic Calendar}\label{ncsu-academic-calendar}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://studentservices.ncsu.edu/calendars/academic/}{NCSU
  Academic Calendar}

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    Select the relevant semester to see important dates for planning
    your instruction.
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

\section{AI Guidelines}\label{ai-guidelines}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://provost.ncsu.edu/ofe/navigating-the-landscape-of-higher-education-in-the-age-of-artificial-intelligence/}{Navigating
  the Landscape of Higher Education in the Age of Artificial
  Intelligence}
\end{itemize}

\section{Course Ready - Textbooks}\label{course-ready---textbooks}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://shop.ncsu.edu/course-ready}{Course Ready}
\item
  \href{https://ncsu.service-now.com/delta?id=kb_article_ml&sysparm_article=KB0022447}{How
  to Add a Course Ready Link to Your Moodle Page}
\end{itemize}

\section{Datasets}\label{datasets}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://github.com/varundeepakgudhe/Data_Science_Academy}{Local
  Datasets Information}

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    Compiled by NCSU Graduate Student Varun Deepak Gudhe.
  \item
    Contains publicly available NC and national datasets and codebooks.
  \end{itemize}
\item
  \href{https://healthdatanexus.ai/content/}{Health Data Nexus}
\item
  \href{https://airtable.com/appGQDiyvo3P6gMPy/shr613n80hMkXuvsr/tblP48JMBeQDDNe2H/viwMiy3v8wu2R8SX5}{Data
  Science Resource Repository}

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    See ``Format'' column and fields with ``Dataset''
  \end{itemize}
\item
  \href{https://www.icpsr.umich.edu/web/pages/ICPSR/index.html}{Inter-university
  Consortium for Political and Social Research (ICPSR) data}
\end{itemize}

\section{DELTA Resources - Moodle}\label{delta-resources---moodle}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://ncsu.service-now.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0020552}{Creating
  Groups in Moodle}
\item
  \href{https://teaching-resources.delta.ncsu.edu/moodle-gradebook/\#moodle}{Moodle
  Gradebook: Basic Setup, Display and Functionality}
\end{itemize}

\section{Grades \& Grading}\label{grades-grading}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://registrar.ncsu.edu/facultygradinginfo/}{Grading
  Information}

  \begin{itemize}
  \tightlist
  \item
    Regulations, Grade Changes, Grade Categories Information.
  \end{itemize}
\end{itemize}

\section{Emergency Preparedness}\label{emergency-preparedness}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mIo_5NfuIwv8UYRubB7fdnDF1jShu14y3uZkY0gjX1Q/edit?usp=sharing}{Active
  Threats}
\end{itemize}

\section{Instructional Tools}\label{instructional-tools}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://delta.ncsu.edu/learning-technology/instructional-tools/}{Information
  on Moodle, Zoom, Panopto, and more}
\end{itemize}

\section{Wellness Days}\label{wellness-days}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://wellness.ncsu.edu/wellness-day/}{Wolfpack Wellness}
\end{itemize}

\section{Cares Reports}\label{cares-reports}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://prevention.dasa.ncsu.edu/nc-state-cares/about/}{Prevention
  Services}
\end{itemize}

\section{Compliance \& Integrity}\label{compliance-integrity}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://compliance.ncsu.edu/annual-notices/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=annual-campus-notifications}{NC
  State Annual Notifications}
\end{itemize}

\section{Absences Documentation}\label{absences-documentation}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  If the need arises beyond your course absence policy and typical
  student communications:
  \href{https://dasa.ncsu.edu/support-and-advocacy/find-help/absence-notification/}{Absence
  Verification}
\end{itemize}

\section{RStudio Server Access}\label{rstudio-server-access}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  Reach out for additional information
\end{itemize}

\section{DSA Credentials}\label{dsa-credentials}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://datascienceacademy.ncsu.edu/courses/dsa-minors-and-certificates/}{DSA
  Minors \& Certificate}
\end{itemize}

\section{Photo Release Form}\label{photo-release-form}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  \href{https://brand.ncsu.edu/assets/photo-release-form.pdf}{Photo
  Release Form}
\end{itemize}

\bookmarksetup{startatroot}

\chapter{Feedback \& Observations}\label{feedback-observations}

\begin{itemize}
\tightlist
\item
  In process
\end{itemize}

\bookmarksetup{startatroot}

\chapter{Discussion Topics}\label{discussion-topics}

\section{Fall 2026}\label{fall-2026}

\href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aL4-z8FIgNZQldb0MuGUZtvphOkZZwfkSVY9-vVBpbw/edit?usp=sharing}{Fall
2026 Instructor Discussion Agendas \& Topics}

\section{Spring 2026}\label{spring-2026}

\href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1KL-90JzGy1Vv5-Xzl5dGiZaY7VjHUzbENNfssYAXh7k/edit?usp=sharing}{Spring
2026 Instructor Discussion Agendas \& Topics}

\section{Fall 2025}\label{fall-2025}

\href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZCwP3w7STk2vsZqKts_hwguH-Bfr7YHz_g-sW-INa9E/edit?usp=sharing}{Fall
2025 Instructor Discussion Agendas \& Topics}

\section{Spring 2025}\label{spring-2025}

\href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ot8HheY2yTI0jnJnvwnYv_tSkjLFdO4wugBP6l6kRwU/edit?usp=sharing}{Spring
2025 Instructor Discussion Agendas \& Topics}

\section{Fall 2024}\label{fall-2024}

\href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1d4uNQmo_m6-1macCfkGdmlWP_1Z1T8CoJOpRosap17w/edit?usp=sharing}{Fall
2024 Instructor Discussion Agendas \& Topics}

\section{Spring 2024}\label{spring-2024}

\href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eyNGD3cgrksM8mMTiXkDDqPpbQzYD_nBHx9GlixoDVM/edit?usp=sharing}{Spring
2024 Instructor Discussion Agendas \& Topics}

\section{Fall 2023}\label{fall-2023}

\href{https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Q_QcuQYQq2zpa6WMIYnB7TajFqMtxD8W2Eht7Zb3PRU/edit?usp=sharing}{Fall
2023 Instructor Discussion Agendas \& Topics}




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