Paula Wasley’s piece on the proliferation of regulations in course syllabi (“The Syllabus Becomes a Repository of Legalese,” The Chronicle, March 14) notes that Henry Adams’s 1870 syllabus “had no ...

The first day of class is often a chore. Faculty and students spend time reviewing policies and requirements from a detailed paper syllabus. Digital syllabuses let faculty simplify material — meeting ...

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Joseph A. Howley knew getting students to read his syllabus, even in a class that emphasized close reading, would be a struggle. So in 2015, Mr. Howley, an assistant professor of classics at Columbia ...

Simple Higher Ed honored Hocking College for innovative syllabi that use motivational language and visual elements to engage ...

What percentage of students attempt to participate in a college course without ever reading the syllabus? Well — enough to warrant T-shirt slogans, memes, and hashtags on social media. Failing to ...

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With every new college semester, students are faced with multiple syllabuses outlining the subjects in their classes.But do students read them thoroughly? One Tennessee professor put it to the test.

Millersville University education professor Scott Richardson thinks of himself more as a tour guide than an instructor. He points out the landmarks and offers insights as requested, but ultimately, ...