Syllabus Resources
Simple Syllabus
The University of Toledo has adopted Simple Syllabus, a new syllabus management platform that will be used across the institution. In response to the Advance Ohio Higher Education Act regarding syllabus availability, the university will be using Simple Syllabus as the platform through which undergraduate course syllabi will be managed and made available. By the first day of the Fall 2026 term, all undergraduate courses will be required to have a syllabus published through Simple Syllabus.
Simple Syllabus automatically appears within Blackboard Ultra course shells, where instructors are able to create, edit, and publish their course syllabus using the university’s approved template. Syllabi can also be viewed, downloaded, and printed from this location by both the instructor and students enrolled in the class.
Training
To become familiar with the system, please consider viewing this training video that provides a brief overview of the platform and demonstrates how to build and manage a syllabus in Simple Syllabus.
For information and assistance with Simple Syllabus or training, contact Fatmeh Alalawneh at 419.530.4017 or e-mail SimpleSyllabus@UToledo.Edu
Please also note that Simple Syllabus is not active for Summer 2026 courses. Those undergraduate courses, as well as graduate courses, should continue to follow the current syllabus templates and guidelines.
These syllabus resources have been designed to assist UToledo faculty with the development of their course syllabi and are intended to provide recommendations based on best practices and to highlight sections to meet university, state and/or federal requirements.
Below are syllabus development resources for face-to-face courses, online teaching and thesis/dissertation and independent studies.
Syllabus resources for Face-to-face courses
Syllabus Review Presentation - May, 2023
Syllabus resources for Online Teaching
Thesis/Dissertation and Independent Study Resources |
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These resources have been designed to assist UToledo faculty with the development of a contract or syllabus for thesis/dissertation and independent study, where students may earn academic credit for work that does not occur in a regular course format. All three documents are not required, but it is expected that the instructor provide a written document that clearly articulates the expectations for the award of academic credit. This includes the articulation of student learning outcomes and requirements/expectations.
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For information and assistance with syllabus development or training, contact the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning at 419.530.4508 or e-mail universityteachingcenter@utoledo.edu.