Program for the Enhancement of Teaching and Learning at USA

New Faculty Info

The resources below should help you get a start on developing your syllabi, courses, and course materials. All documents linked below require the Adobe Acrobat Reader.

  • Syllabus Requirements
    The University requires that you include 12 pieces of information on your syllabus. Click the link above to access the list.
  • Syllabus Tips
    These tips will help you consider the tone and wording of your syllabus so that it will be a more effective governing document for your course.
  • Syllabus Checklist
    This checklist will help you make sure that your syllabus includes everything it should.
  • Sample Syllabi
    This document contains examples of USA syllabi.
  • Learning Outcomes
    This document provides useful information on how to write learning outcomes and objectives.
  • Attendance Issues
    This document contains helpful advice on how to improve student attendance in your classes.
  • Fifty Teaching Strategies
    These strategies should help faculty in all disciplines improve their teaching.
  • Orientation Handbook for New Faculty
    This checklist will help you make sure that your syllabus includes everything it should.