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[2-Part Series] How to Write a Better Syllabus

[2-Part Series] How to Write a Better Syllabus
FormatSelf-Paced | On-Demand
Sessions3
Per session60 Minutes
CertificateIncluded

Need to Update or Create Your Syllabus? Discover Legal and AI Considerations in a Two-Part Webinar Series!

A well-designed syllabus provides structure and sets clear learning objectives and expectations for your students. From due dates to grading criteria, your syllabus plays an important role in facilitating effective teaching and learning in your course. 

Before you dust off last year’s syllabus or create one for a new course, it’s vital that you understand the latest legal and technological considerations.

Higher education legal expert Dr. Jim Castagnera leads two information-packed sessions. You will learn what content to include and see examples of modern syllabi that address all the current issues.

What We'll Cover

Course Outline

  • Is a syllabus a contractual commitment?
  • What essential components and sections should your syllabus include?
  • What common mistakes lead to undesirable outcomes, such as grade appeals?
  • What language will protect you and your institution from legal liability?
  • Why is a ChatGPT syllabus policy essential?
  • What is the right policy for your course?
  • What ChatGPT policies are other universities using?
  • What specific language should you include?

Meet the Expert

Jim Castagnera

Jim Castagnera

Dr. James Ottavio Castagnera, Esq. holds an M.A. in Journalism from Kent State University, and a J.D. and Ph.D. (American Studies) from Case Western Reserve University. He worked 10 years as a labor, employment, and intellectual-property attorney with Saul Ewing and 23 years as associate provost & legal counsel for academic affairs at Rider University, where in 2018 he received the university’s highest annual award for distinguished service. He also did stints as a full-time law professor at UT-Austin and Widener University Law School.
Having retired from Rider in 2019, he currently is the President of Dr. Jim’s One-Stop HR Shop, a freelance-writing/editing, webinar and training company in the HR space, and CEO of the International Artificial Intelligence Association, a think tank dedicated to understanding the impacts of Generative AI. He has 25 published books to his credit.

Who Should Attend?

  • Presidents
  • Chancellors
  • Provosts
  • Vice presidents
  • Vice provosts
  • Deans
  • Associate and assistant deans
  • Academic department chairpersons
  • Faculty development staff
  • Student affairs professionals
  • Compliance officers
  • Faculty
  • Teaching and learning center personnel
  • Legal counsel
  • Faculty union representatives
  • Program directors
  • Curriculum specialists
  • Education nonprofit groups

Training Includes

The [2-Part Series] How to Write a Better Syllabus course includes the following:

Two Year Course Access

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  • Course access for 2 full years
  • All live sessions include access to the on-demand recording post live session

Class Experience

Live sessions are small and focused to support questions and discussion. Self-paced on-demand courses allow you to move through the material on your own schedule.

Resources

Downloadable course materials to support learning

Attendance Certificate

All sessions include an Attendance Certificate

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