Clemson Resources

Clemson University has adopted a new syllabus product embedded in all Canvas course shells: Simple Syllabus. Per university policy, all syllabi will be built in this Canvas-integrated application and automatically uploaded in the new repository. As stated by managing unit Clemson Online, “Simple Syllabus is a centralized syllabus repository system that utilizes templates for syllabus construction. The templates ensure that instructors include required syllabus information, such as mandatory Clemson University syllabus policies, while providing an easy means for adding and editing their syllabus content.” 

Benefits include:

• Standard required information (as determined by the university, colleges, and departments) will be automatically updated and pre-loaded for you in the template.
• All required pieces of the syllabus are added in the template.  No more guesswork!
• Your syllabus is automatically uploaded from Canvas to a new syllabus repository with Simple Syllabus: you can find past syllabi at the Clemson Simple Syllabus site. 
• Finally, you may add in more than the required pieces, including visuals and other elements. In fact, OTEI can help you with ideas for how to make the most of this new application. 

For training and information on Simple Syllabus, please visit Clemson Online’s resources and view the introductory training video.

• Consult Clemson's guide on how to write your AI statement. Created by OTEI in conjunction with the Division of Undergraduate Learning and the Graduate School, this guide provides four examples that you can adopt or revise, as compatible with the university's requirement for adding an AI statement to your syllabus.
• Need direction for graduate-level use of AI in teaching and research? See this statement from the Graduate School.
• Clemson Libraries's LibGuide: AI and the Classroom, provides useful advice on AI use. 
• The Clemson Writing Lab has a page on   AI and Academic Writing
• Clemson's \has a new AI-focused hub for your students! Send them to the Career Innovation Lab for support with their AI and career work.
• Clemson has a Microsoft 365 Copilot account--all faculty, students, and staff can log in using Clemson credentials at https://copilot.microsoft.com.  Copilot uses ChatGPT and DalE; it doesn't not save inputs. Find out more at Getting Started with Copilot Pro.
• Clemson has a premium account for Grammarly. Log in with your Clemson email; the administrators have NOT turned on the generative AI features in Grammarly. For more information see https://www.grammarly.com.