Websites for most higher learning institutions list brief descriptions of programs of study and courses, but they don’t disclose the topics of discussion, required reading, writing assignments, or student expectations.
Without greater transparency, students might not have all the information needed to thoroughly consider schools and majors. A growing number of public university systems are trying to change that.
Florida is the latest, joining Texas, Ohio, Indiana, and Georgia. The State University System of Florida Board of Governors passed a resolution on Nov. 6 requiring public colleges and universities to post the syllabi, textbooks, student evaluation procedures, instructor resumes, and other information online 45 days before class begins and maintain that information on the campus website for five years….
Florida University System To Require More Transparency on What’s Taught
