SACS UNIVERSITY-WIDE SYLLABI POLICY

Revision to FA 98-50: Policy on Syllabi (December 1998)

Rationale:

SACS Follow Up Action Plan Item

After requesting syllabi policies from the Deans of the five Colleges and reviewing the responses describing compliance with the guidelines for syllabi preparation, The Faculty Association's Academic Standards Committee recommends the following SACS University Wide Policy be implemented:

Proposed Revision:

Although uniformity in style is not required, syllabi must contain Students must be provided written information about the goals and requirements of each course, the nature of the course content, and the methods of evaluation to be employed. Each College will monitor the process that ensures compliance, maintain files, and provide a copy of the syllabi policies to Academic Affairs.