Athens Technical College uses Simple Syllabus by Simple Higher Ed as our syllabus management system. This cloud-based program allows faculty to create digital syllabi that students can access from within their Blackboard course.
The solution article, Simple Syllabus Overview, briefly describes our process for creating and publishing syllabi.
All syllabi are built in three layers:
- Level-1: College-wide
- Level-2: Master Syllabi
- Level-3: Course Syllabus
Level 1 is where college-wide information is added. College administrators add important information that applies to all courses and students. Some information is pulled from Banner, some is typed in, and most links redirect to our college catalog. Corrections or additions can be requested by submitting a Blackboard Support Request from OKTA. Changes, editing, and additions to level-1 appear in all syllabi.
Level-1 sections of the college-wide template are listed below. Each statement section is an introduction to the section. Most statement sections are followed by a level-2 or level-3 section where faculty can add specific information or directions that pertain to their course.
| Section | Level-1 | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| ATC Logo | 1 | |
| Course Name, Course Number, Course Title | 1 | Pulls from Banner |
| CRN, Semester Name | 1 | Pulls from Banner |
| Campus, Building, Room | 1 | Pulls from Banner |
| Section Meeting Info | 1 | Pulls from Banner |
| Instructor Availability | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Course Description | 1 | Pulls from Banner |
| Course Format | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Course Textbooks, Materials, Software, and Technology | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Technology Requirements | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Blackboard Orientation | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Grades: Distribution, Categories, Weights, Grade System, and Work Ethics | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Grading System from our Catalog | 1 | |
| Work Ethic Grades | 1 | Statement of clarification. Because not all courses give Work Ethic Grades, this section's visibility is controlled at Level-2. |
| Course Pacing Guide / Assignments / Due Dates | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Assignment Grades | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Assignment Feedback | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Continuation of Instruction Plan | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Proctored Event | 1 | Statement of clarification. This section will only appear in online courses. |
| Course Policies and Procedures | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Communication Plan | 1 | Statement of clarification. The sections that follow this statement are provided to the instructor to clarify the communication plan statement. |
| Announcements | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| 1 | Statement of clarification | |
| Attendance / Participation Policy | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Student Enrollment / Participation Requirements | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| End of Term Evaluations | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Academic Honesty | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| Student Appeals and Grievances | 1 | Statement of clarification |
| College Policies | 1 | List of Links |
| College Resources | 1 | List of Links |
| Change Notice | 1 | Statement of clarification |
After all the Level-1 information is added to the syllabus, the program or department chairperson can begin adding the Level-2 information. Then, the instructors add Level-3 information. The final document is created and published for students after each person has finished adding the required information to their section, and it is then approved by the division dean.
Detailed information is available in the Simple Syllabus solution article series:
- Simple Syllabus Overview
- Simple Syllabus Level-1: College-Wide
- Simple Syllabus Level-2: Master Syllabi
- Simple Syllabus Level-3: Course Syllabus
- Simple Syllabus Student View
- Simple Syllabus: Building the Syllabus