SYLLABI AND TEXTBOOK POSTING REQUIREMENTS

Syllabi, textbooks and course materials are vitally important learning tools that are fundamental to student success. Due to their significance, the State of Florida has implemented posting requirements to ensure students have sufficient time to review course expectations, materials, and requirements before enrolling in classes, promoting transparency and informed decision-making.

SYLLABI POSTINGS

The Simple Syllabus management system was implemented in 2023. This electronic syllabus management system allows instructors to create digital syllabi, manage course materials, and engage with students through a user-friendly interface. Florida Atlantic policies, course information, including instructor of record, course number and section, course description, pre/co-requisites, course location and meeting times are automatically populated from the course schedule and placed in your syllabus. Textbook and instructional materials information are similarly auto populated from your adoptions submitted to the campus bookstore. All preloaded information is automatically updated based on the new course information.

Syllabi must be available to students in Simple Syllabus by the first class and for general education courses at least 45 days before the start of the term.

TEXTBOOK/ COURSE MATERIALS POSTINGS

Florida Atlantic University has simplified the textbook adoption process, removing the need for paperwork and guesswork. Faculty can now adopt textbooks and course materials directly 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 from the community.

This streamlined process makes it easier for faculty to find and adopt the best materials for their courses.

Required and recommended textbook/ course materials information must be available to students at least 45 days before the start of the term.