“It’s on The Syllabus!”: How to Engage Students through Your Course Syllabus

A course syllabus is often your first line communication with students. For many students, the syllabus is not only an introduction to what they can expect from the course, but also a reference guide on what they need to do to get through the semester. Two common beliefs about the syllabus permeate academia: syllabuses must contain everything one needs to know about the course, and that students don’t read the syllabus. In this workshop, we will rethink the syllabus as a site for student engagement by: looking at different types of syllabuses, considering language, tone, and context, examining traditional policies, and adding humanizing content. We will also consider methods and practices that encourage students to interact with the syllabus throughout the semester.

To attend this seminar please register in advance:

https://baruch.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZItf-6spjIuE9w6YRz5yKqGi66Gv6UlBsHq

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

**This session is part of the summer 2021 Fostering Student Engagement Seminar, but it is open to all Baruch faculty who wish to attend.*