Guides – Page 3

Artificial Intelligence Syllabus Statements

Posted on August 21, 2023 (August 21, 2023) by Mike Verdusco

The following statements present two approaches for addressing artificial Intelligence in courses; both approaches have merit however, neither are required in the syllabus at this time. The included talking points are to assist the faculty member with rationale for support of their choice and are not intended for inclusion in the syllabus statements. The syllabus […]

AI and Equity

Posted on August 21, 2023 (May 1, 2025) by Erin Bell

Another critical issue relating to the use of AI in higher education (and in other fields) is that human bias has infiltrated artificial intelligence. Human biases, revealed through tests and experiments, have been well-documented and their significant impact on outcomes acknowledged. With the rise of AI implementation in various companies, it is essential to promptly […]

AI and the Academy

Posted on August 21, 2023 (May 1, 2025) by Erin Bell

In the last few months, numerous articles, posts, and editorials have documented the emergence and rising popularity of ChatGPT, a text-based bot that can be tasked with writing essays and answering homework questions. This development is the latest in a number of discussions about the rapid advancement of AI. While scholars and pundits lament the […]

AI and Written Assessments

Posted on August 21, 2023 (August 21, 2023) by Erin Bell

Writing a final research essay has served as a recurrent mode of summative assessment in many liberal arts courses, particularly in English classes. Many composition and literature courses feature essay assignments that aim to demonstrate students’ mastery of course outcomes such as prewriting, revising, and incorporating research by producing an essay. With the growing popularity […]

Resources Regarding Normalizing Challenges and Encouraging Students to Use Resources

Posted on January 12, 2023 (October 25, 2026) by Erin Bell

Student Experience Project: Faculty can register to engage with a variety of (free) training materials to encourage a sense of student belonging in their courses. The Writing Center at the University of Detroit Mercy: https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/writing-center/index.php The Student Sucess Center at the University of Detroit Mercy: https://www.udmercy.edu/current-students/support-services/success-center.php Literature and Resources College Students with Children are Common […]

Connect to Course Outcomes Throughout the Semester

Posted on January 11, 2023 (July 25, 2024) by Erin Bell

By Dr. Erin Bell Most instructors present their syllabus during a first-week lecture (in person or a recorded video in online courses); others may choose to create a syllabus scavenger hunt or syllabus quiz, allowing students to engage and interact with the document through learner-centered activities. In any case, a syllabus review during any course […]

Resources and Scholarship on Course Outcomes

Posted on November 3, 2022 (October 25, 2026) by Erin Bell

Arbaugh, J.B. “Does Academic Discipline Moderate CoI-Course Outcomes Relationships in Online MBA Courses?” The Internet and Higher Education, vol. 17, 2013, pp. 16–28. Permalink: https://dalnet-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/permalink/f/sicv3p/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1364764487 Klein, Howard J., et al. “MOTIVATION TO LEARN AND COURSE OUTCOMES: THE IMPACT OF DELIVERY MODE, LEARNING GOAL ORIENTATION, AND PERCEIVED BARRIERS AND ENABLERS.” Personnel Psychology, vol. 59, no. 3, 2006, pp. […]