Course Planning

Course Planning provides a comprehensive approach to designing and preparing courses with intention and clarity. We offer resources to help instructors develop effective syllabus statements that communicate expectations and support transparency, plan a purposeful first day of class that sets the tone for engagement and learning, and promote academic integrity through strategies that foster a culture of honesty and responsibility. Together, these resources support a thoughtful, well-organized approach to course design, helping instructors begin each term with confidence and set students up for success.

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Syllabus Statements

Clear, adaptable language to help you as an instructor communicate course policies, expectations, and resources in a way that supports transparency and student success.

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First Day of Class

Resources help create a welcoming and purposeful start to the term, setting the tone for engagement, expectations, and learning from the very first session.
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Promoting Academic Integrity

Guidance and strategies to help foster a culture of honesty, responsibility, and ethical learning within your courses.
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FERPA and Video in the Classroom

Guidance on how student privacy laws apply to recording, sharing, and using video in teaching, helping instructors understand when recordings may be considered education records and how to protect student

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