An effective syllabus... 

  • sets the tone for the course
  • communicates what, when, and how students will learn
  • clarifies for students what they need to do in order to be successful
  • communicates expectations in terms of student responsibilities
  • avoids misunderstandings about course policies

UAH's syllabus template is designed to help faculty create and distribute their syllabi in a clear, inclusive, and accessible manner. After editing the document for your course, we ask that you follow the instructions that accompany the template and post your syllabus on the Syllabus page in Canvas as well as anywhere else you find effective to place your syllabus. This will ensure that every student will know at least one place where they can always find the syllabus for every course they are taking. As a reminder, as stated in the faculty handbook, every instructor is required to provide a syllabus in the first week of class and post the syllabus on Canvas.

Syllabus Resources