Using an evidence-based approach to syllabus development and messaging, instructors can help ensure that students’ earliest experiences in their courses promote a sense of belonging that will support engagement and growth throughout the term. This online module consists of a number of recorded videos to demonstrate practical tips for developing syllabi, as well as activities that will help instructors apply these concepts to their own syllabi.
The Syllabus Revision Module was created by EA, the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU), and Coalition of Urban Serving Universities (USU) as part of the Student Experience Project. We thank our SEP University Partners and Peer Learning Network colleagues who piloted this toolkit and provided feedback for its refinement.