student success through the lens of a syllabus
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STUDENT SUCCESS THROUGH THE LENS OF A SYLLABUS
Teri Elkins LongacreVice Provost and Dean, Undergraduate Student
Success
“Teachers open the door but you must
walk through it yourself.”
CONDITIONS THAT PROMOTE STUDENT SUCCESS
Expectations Assessment and Feedback
Support Engagement
EXPECTATIONS
Clear consistent expectationsChallenging achievable goalsFocus on outcomes as well as processesAnticipate and address students’ questions/concerns
ASSESSMENT AND FEEDBACK
Academic Calendar ConsiderationsMultiple and Varied Graded Components
Rich and Frequent Feedback
Early Alerts
SUPPORT
Highlight faculty support rolePromote awareness of resourcesRelate resources to course objectivesInclude guidelines for course success
ENGAGEMENT
Faculty Involvement
Collaborative Assignments and ProjectsWriting-intensive Assignments
Research Opportunities
Reflection