Simple Syllabus is UA’s online syllabus platform.
Simple Syllabus populates information from CourseLeaf and Banner including: section information, course materials, and instructor information.
Access Simple Syllabus at ua.simplesyllabus.com.
Which courses must have a published syllabus?
All sections MUST have a published syllabus, including independent study, thesis, dissertation, internship, and other sections that may not have posted a syllabus in the past.
When is the publishing deadline for syllabi?
The University of Alabama Syllabus Policy calls for section instructors to publish a syllabus in the online syllabus management tool (Simple Syllabus) on or before the first day the class meets.
Where does the syllabus' course information come from?
Section information including instructor and course materials, is imported into Simple Syllabus from Banner and CourseLeaf CIM overnight and appears in Simple the following day.
Are UA policies included in each syllabus?
Yes. Pertinent institutional policies and guidelines will be included on the syllabus by default. Instructors can edit a section syllabus from within a Blackboard course or directly in Simple Syllabus and are able to see how extensively students have explored the syllabus.
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Course leaders, instructional designers, college/departmental administrators, and administrative assistants should not publish syllabi on behalf of instructors. Simple Syllabus Information session (11:12) by Dr. Rachel Thompson.
Simple Syllabus Workshops and Webinars
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Simple Syllabus Information session (11:12) by Dr. Rachel Thompson
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Simple Syllabus Resources
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Simple Syllabus for Instructors
- Getting Started with Simple Syllabus
- Add a syllabus link to your Blackboard Original course
- Add a syllabus link to your Blackboard Ultra course
More information in our self-service library of guides for instructors
Frequently asked questions
Syllabus content and status reports
Contact the University Office of the Registrar for the following:
- Issues with template information and requests for corrections
- Status reports regarding syllabus status are available for administrators
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