Syllabus Self-Assessment
The Syllabus Self-Assessment process provides the opportunity for the faculty to self-report how their course meets the objectives of the Common Course or Distribution List they are a part of. This is used to assess the "faculty, and department adherence to CCAC approved guidelines, and specific common/DL requirements, for the purpose of maintaining the integrity of the Core Curriculum," the "faculty commitment...for teaching a Core class," as well as the integration of Diversity and Inclusion within individual courses. The Office of the Core recognizes that a syllabus is not a comprehensive analysis of the contents of a course. In addition, any assessment based on the syllabi will not be punitive, and all feedback to the dean or chairs will be anonymous.
Office of the Core Syllabus Checklist
As you build your syllabi, please utilize this Core Course Syllabus Checklist to ensure your course aligns with the expectations of the Office of the Core.
Assessment Process
After Census each term, the Office of the Core will send all teachers of record the Syllabus Self-Assessment Survey for courses being taught in the Core. Faculty will have a month to complete the Qualtrics survey, answering questions related to the course title and description, listed and pursued objectives, and diversity integration (if applicable). A PDF copy of their syllabus will also be required for survey submission.