SYLLABI & TEXTBOOK POSTING REQUIREMENTS
Syllabi, textbooks, and course materials are essential learning tools. Posting them in advance supports transparency and helps 51³Ô¹ÏÍø make informed enrollment decisions.
At-a-Glance Requirements
Syllabi (Simple Syllabus)
- All course syllabi must be available to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø in Simple Syllabus at least 45 days prior to the start of the term.
Textbooks / Course Materials (Follett Discover)
- Required and recommended textbook/course materials must be available to 51³Ô¹ÏÍø at least 45 days before the start of the term
Exemptions: Individualized courses, such as directed individual studies, internships, thesis, dissertation defense, and performance, are exempt from posting requirements.
Post Your Syllabus (Simple Syllabus)
Simple Syllabus (implemented in 2023) is 51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s electronic syllabus management system that supports digital syllabi and course materials in a user-friendly format.
What auto-populates for you:
- Florida Atlantic policies and course details (instructor of record, course number/section, course description, pre/co-requisites, location, meeting times) are automatically populated from the course schedule.Ìý
- Textbook and instructional materials information are similarly auto-populated from bookstore adoptions, and updates occur automatically when course information changes.Ìý
Post Textbooks / Course Materials (Follett Discover)
51³Ô¹ÏÍø’s textbook adoption process is completed through Canvas using the Follett Discover tool.
In Follett Discover, faculty can:
- Select required and recommended course materials
- Explore a wide range of textbooks and other resources
- Access user reviews and recommendations
Florida Atlantic Posting Deadlines
- Fall: April 15
- Spring: October 15
- Summer: March 15
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