Center for Excellence in TeachingChallenging discussions 2: Inclusive course design
Inclusivity considerations when designing courses and syllabi, including discussions about controversial topics.
Resources: Syllabus
Inclusive syllabus design
This document serves as a tool for course review using the lens of inclusion.
USC Syllabus template
A template for creating a USC syllabus which can be downloaded and edited. This template contains the most recent version of the Statement on Academic and Support Systems.
Course design syllabus review checklist
This syllabus review checklist was developed to include recommended course design practices relevant to most teaching environments at USC; it is editable so that schools may add or delete items to customize it to their needs.
Synchronous online course design syllabus review checklist
This synchronous syllabus checklist was developed to include recommended course design practices relevant to most teaching environments at USC; it is editable so that schools may add or delete items to customize it to their needs.
Asynchronous online course design syllabus review checklist
This asynchronous syllabus review checklist was developed to include recommended course design practices relevant to most teaching environments at USC; it is editable so that schools may add or delete items to customize it to their needs.
Writing course-specific policies
A description of the process for writing or revising course-specific policies, and examples of communication, technology, and in-class work policies.
General Education (GE) resource list
Links to USC resources to help faculty determine the type of General Education (GE) course they are teaching and the corresponding course requirements, such as reading load and assignment types.
Accessing independent review resources for online teaching in Blackboard
A step-by-step guide to access the Independent Review Resources for Online Teaching in Blackboard. There are three organizations available, depending on your USC role.
Course policies
A video describing considerations when creating course policies.