The template highlights the recent changes and includes comments with guidance and links to more information. Recent syllabus updates include:
- January 2026: Minor updates to the AI Tools Use, Student Resources, and Additional University/Course Policies sections. Added accessible headings format.
- July 2025: Updated Syllabus Statements and Remote Proctoring sections.
- April/May 2025: Updated Syllabus Statements section with AED information; add鈥檒 minor updates.聽
- August 2024: Revised suggested class recording statements.
- December 2023: A link to the Syllabus Statements (Course and University Policies) was added to Blackboard course pages starting in Spring 2024. Therefore, the Syllabus Statements section of the syllabus has been revised and shortened. See the Syllabus Template (pages 3-4). Note: this feature is not available yet in Blackboard Ultra.
- August 2023: added recommended Safety procedures and updated links.
- May 2023: updated links and Institutional Equity Office (Title IX and Affirmative Action) contact information.
- April 2023: added a suggested AI Tools Teaching and Academic Integrity syllabus statement.