A Syllabus Rubric
CORE SYLLABUS CONTENT
Missing Present
0
1
Exceptional
2
Maximum
Score
Course Information
Course Name and Number
Course Description
Location
Meeting Dates and Times
Textbook and Supplemental
Readings
Learning Outcomes and Content
Areas
Calendar of Activities
Includes photo of textbook cover and/or link to
purchasing information for textbook or to additional
readings
Department approved learning outcomes and course
content areas are listed in the beginning of the
syllabus
Due dates for all assignments included
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
Instructor and Campus Support Information
Professor Name
Office Location and Hours (Part
time faculty should list mailbox
location)
Contact Information- Email and/or
Phone
Welcome Statement and/or
Teaching Philosophy Statement
Information on Campus Resources
2
2
2
Communicates passion for teaching and the discipline;
Shares beliefs about and approaches to teaching and
learning
Encourages use of services and includes phone,
location, and/or links to Counseling and Career
Service, Academic Advising, Registrar, Library, Learning
Center and Tutoring Services, Disability Services,
Weather Closing Information
3
3
Score
CORE SYLLABUS CONTENT Missing Present
Cont.
0
1
Assignments and Grading Information
Due Dates for Assignments
Assignment Information
Rationale for Assignments
Grading Information on
Assignments
Overall Grading Scale for Course
Exceptional
2
Detailed, clear explanation of assignments included
Purpose of assignment clearly articulated; Connections
between assignment and learning outcomes is explicit
Includes rubrics that explain how assignments will be
graded
Includes visual graphic of how much assignments
count toward final grade
Maximum
Score
2
3
3
3
3
Policy Information
Academic Conduct Policy
Academic Integrity Policy
Participation Policy
Disability Policy
Late and Missed Work Policy
Registrar Policies
Total Core Syllabus Content Score
Positively phrased statement about professional
behaviors (i.e. To foster a productive learning
environment, the College requires that all students
adhere to the Code of Student Conduct which is
published in the college catalog and website.)
Positively phrased statement that emphasizes the
importance of integrity and defines dishonest actions;
Includes potential consequences for dishonest actions
The value of and expectations related to class
participation is explained.
Information about how to access accommodations is
provided in the beginning of the syllabus (i.e. If you
need accommodations due to a disability, contact
Disability Services in Edison Hall Room 100,
732.906.2546.)
Open to discussing serious issues that may arise.
Link to registrar’s website with important dates such
as withdrawal
3
3
3
3
3
3
61
Score
OVERALL SYLLABUS
Needs Work
1
Satisfactory
2
Exceptional
3
Maximum
Score
In addition to effective use of
headings and putting course
information before policies,
attention is drawn to
important points (larger fonts,
visual images, etc.)
3
Visual tools such as images,
charts, graphs, and SmartArt
were used to enhance the
visual organization and appeal
3
Statements are positively
phrased (“It is expected that
we will all engage in
academically honest
behaviors.”)
Explicit statements about your
belief in your students to
complete the challenging
course tasks; Explanations
about why students should be
excited about the course
Statements encouraging
students to reach out to
professor or other supports;
Links to helpful resources
3
Organization
Content Flow and
Emphasis on Important
Points
Lack of headings or other
organizational tools
Visual Appeal
Little to no use of tools such
as font size, color, or images
Headings used to identify
sections; Course
information such as
learning outcomes and
course content areas is
listed before policy
information
Some tools such as larger
font size or bolded text
were used to visually
organize content
Tone
Positive language
Statements assume that
Statements are mostly
students will misbehave or not neutral in nature
act professionally (ex. “Don’t
plagiarize”)
Motivation
Information in syllabus is all
factual in nature
General statements about
the value of the course
Support
No mention of resources or
encouraging of students to
reach out for help
Students are provided with
information on how to
access support on campus
or other resources for help
with completing tasks
Total Overall Syllabus Score
3
3
15
Score