Category: Quality

Clearly stating when and how students should expect to hear from you sets clear expectations and reduces confusion from day one. This post showcases strategies that help clarify when and how students can expect your feedback.

A statement regarding accommodations for active duty military students should be provided within the syllabus. This post showcases the most current version to include.

A statement regarding emergency procedures and campus safety should be provided within your syllabus.This post showcases the most current version to include, depending on the course modality.

Up-to-date information for students with disabilities about connecting with UCF’s Office of Student Accessibility Services should be provided in the syllabus. This post showcases the most current version to include.

An effective syllabus strongly orients the student to your online course.This post describes the components required to include in your syllabus, and features real examples of syllabi from UCF faculty.

When students know what courses, skills, and knowledge they need to possess before taking your course, they can more accurately assess whether the course is an appropriate fit. This post describes the importance of identifying prerequisites, and provides resources to help find them and include them in your syllabus.