Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Neida,
Excellent way of putting the value of a well prepared syllabus into words. It is the link between the student and the course outcomes. The syllabus reduces questions and frustrations as it answers the majority of procedural questions that students raise giving more time to focus on sharing content.
Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Neida Solivan

The syllabus is a contract between the student and professor. It's the responsibility of the student read and understands all the material in each syllabus. Syllabus are typically handed out to students during the first class period of a term. Many departments post the syllabi classes on their website. If the syllabus for your class is available online, print a copy and you are ready to ask the professor your questions. If the syllabus for your class is not posted on the department website, send your professor an e-mail asking for your syllabus and get it on time.
If the student does not understand the syllabus he or she needs to contact the professor and in the first day ask for his doubts or worries. The syllabus is a blueprint for the course expectations, requirements, policies, textbooks, references, assignments, calendars test, and final course projects. It will also have the professor's contact information like, office location, and office hours. It contains all the information you need to do a good or excellent job in the course over the term in which you are enrolled. If the student understands the syllabus they should understand your professors’ expectations. The student will have for each class a map of your term and could provide a good communication for you and your professors.

Neida Solivan