Syllabus Consultation

Description:

Laura Frawley shares her syllabus with S3 before the start of the semester to talk through its tone and policies. For example, how welcoming is the opening to your syllabus? What are your policies for when students have expected absences, like athletic events or interviews?

Steps:

• Go over your syllabus for any changes you/your teaching staff want to make.
• Send a copy of your syllabus to GradSupport, S3, or TLL.
• Share any specific questions you have.

Rationale:

• The tone of your syllabus can increase the chances that students reach out when they have questions.
• You can learn more about syllabi from the TLL or presentations like this one on “Cruelty-Free Syllabi.”