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titleFlag Courses

Flag Courses – Instructors teaching courses that carry one or more of the Skills and Experience Flags are requested to include the wording found in this link in their syllabus.


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titleRecommended Disclosures

Other Recommended Disclosures

  • Required Devices – Any devices, especially computers or other electronic devices, that are needed to succeed in the course;
  • Asking for Help – How best to access or ask questions of the instructor (and teaching assistants) outside of class time;
  • Making Up Missed Work – Policies and procedures around makeup assignments;
  • Names and Personal Pronouns – Pronouns used by the instructor and teaching assistants, as well as encouragement to indicate their own names and pronouns.
  • Other temporary syllabus additions that may be requested from time to time by the Provost’s Office (e.g., those related to COVID)

The following additional information and disclosures may be helpful to students and could be included in the syllabus at instructor discretion. In the interest of length, you may prefer to provide links, where applicable, rather than the full text.


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titleStatement of Learning Success

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For example:

“Your success in this class is important to me. We all learn differently, and everyone struggles sometimes. You are not, ever, the only one! If there are aspects of this course that prevent you from learning or exclude you, please let me know as soon as possible. Together we’ll develop strategies to meet both your needs and the requirements of the course. I also encourage you to reach out to the student resources available through UT, and I am happy to connect you with a person or Center if you would like.”


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titleDiversity, Equity,

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& Inclusion

For example:

“It is my intent that students from all diverse backgrounds and perspectives be well served by this course, that students’ learning needs be addressed, and that the diversity that students bring to this class can be comfortably expressed and be viewed as a resource, strength and benefit to all students. Please come to me at any time with any concerns.”


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titleTitle IX Disclosure

Title IX Disclosure regarding availability of support and state law reporting requirements, as provided

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 here.

Getting Help with Technology

This support will vary by department, unit, and course modality, making it confusing for students. A statement such as the following, tailored to your context, would help students who encounter difficulties: “Students needing help with technology in this course should contact the ITS Service Desk or <your local support unit(s)>.”

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