• “Can a Learner-Centered Syllabus Change Students’ Perceptions of Student–Professor Rapport and Master Teacher Behaviors?” 

• “Effect of Syllabus Tone: Students’ Perceptions of Instructor and Course” 

• "Students’ Sense of Belonging Varies by Identity, Institution”

• "The 21st-Century Syllabus: Tips for Putting Andragogy into Practice” 

• Visible Learning: The Sequel: A Synthesis of over 2,100 Meta-Analyses Relating to Achievement

• Santa Monica College, Media 1 — Equity-Minded Syllabus Example (Thank you, Sara Brewer!)

• Santa Monica College, Psychology 13 — Equity-Minded Syllabus Example (Thank you, Steph Anderson!)

• Santa Monica College, Physics 21 — Equity-Minded Syllabus Example (Thank you, Tram Dang!)

•  Santa Monica College — Faculty Equity Resource Guide

• Cornell — Center for Teaching Innovation

• Cuesta College — Syllabus Review Guide for Equity-Minded Practice

• University of Michigan — Equitable Teaching

• University of Southern California — CUE Racial Equity Tools 

✨ Review Your Own Syllabus

• 💖 Does your syllabus make the learner feel valued?
  Reflect on whether your syllabus communicates care and respect for each student’s journey.

• 🌱 Does your syllabus make the learner feel like they can succeed?
  Set a tone of encouragement and confidence—every student should feel capable and ready to thrive!

🤔 Self-Reflect and Develop Your Syllabus
Take a moment to assess what’s working well and what could be enhanced for an even better learning experience.

• 📊 Use USC CUE’s Syllabus Review Tool.

📚 Check Out Relevant Articles and Resources ⬆️
Tap into information we've shared to make your syllabus shine even brighter.

💬 Talk to Each Other, and Talk to Us!
Collaboration is key! Share your insights, and reach out to us for support and ideas.