Preparing, tweaking, or overhauling a syllabus for the Spring semester? Join us for Q&A-driven conversations on how to make your syllabus meaningful for you and your students by communicating learner-centered, inclusive course design and pedagogy. Following an open group consultation model, these sessions will introduce the Instructors' Guide to Syllabus Composition, strategic recommendations, and examples of writing an intentional syllabus. 

This is a joint professional development offering by UCATT and the Office of General Education (OGE). Instructors involved in teaching in Gen Ed are encouraged to participate. For more GE-specific information, see the GE Syllabus Guidelines.

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Syllabus Work Week Webinars

All webinars occur from 10:00 am to 11:00 am (Arizona Time) on Zoom.

Monday, January 6: Foundations for a Learning-Focused Syllabus (10-11am)

The first session will address a syllabus's foundational content, structure, and language. We will illustrate examples of utilizing syllabi to highlight the alignment of course outcomes and objectives with the learning environment and assessments.

Tuesday, January 7: Composing a Student-Friendly Syllabus (10-11am)

The second session will address clarity in messages and tone that support a learning relationship between student and instructor. We will discuss student-centered approaches to course policies and general considerations regarding equity and user-friendliness.

Wednesday, January 8: An Instructor's Guide to Syllabus Composition (10-11am)

The third session offers a brief walk-through of the "Instructor's Guide to Syllabus Composition" and invites participants to share questions, comments, and examples in an open-office-hour style.

NEW: In-Person Community Lab (Wed, Jan 8, 2-5 pm)

Join our in-person community lab on January 8 from 2 to 5 pm in the Main Library's Data Studio CATalyst (Rm B 201, ground level of the library) for an in-person working session. This is a work-alone-together event. We will work on our individual syllabi with access to support and feedback from peers and experts. You bring your laptop/syllabus, and we'll bring the coffee and snacks. Plus, there's a chance to win free books!