Stephanie M. Lee
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Senior writer at @chronicle.com, writing about scholarship, scholars, and society. [email protected] / Signal: stephaniemlee.07 / stephaniemlee.com / San Francisco
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December 19, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Yes! My story addresses this
Finally, syllabus info has to be posted for 4 years.
This finalized policy differs a little from the draft that I and other reporters covered prior to today — but the core tensions that it raises between UNC and many faculty remain the same. Here's my story again:
www.chronicle.com/article/when...
This finalized policy differs a little from the draft that I and other reporters covered prior to today — but the core tensions that it raises between UNC and many faculty remain the same. Here's my story again:
www.chronicle.com/article/when...
When Everyone Can See Your Syllabus
More states are requiring public colleges to make class syllabi available to the masses. Proponents say these measures boost higher ed’s credibility, while faculty fear being targeted.
www.chronicle.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Finally, syllabus info has to be posted for 4 years.
This finalized policy differs a little from the draft that I and other reporters covered prior to today — but the core tensions that it raises between UNC and many faculty remain the same. Here's my story again:
www.chronicle.com/article/when...
This finalized policy differs a little from the draft that I and other reporters covered prior to today — but the core tensions that it raises between UNC and many faculty remain the same. Here's my story again:
www.chronicle.com/article/when...
UNC says syllabi are "directed works...developed w/in the scope of an instructor’s employment and under institutional direction." That makes UNC the copyright owner of syllabi. Also, they are now public records.
However, faculty can request to opt out of public-records requests in some instances.
However, faculty can request to opt out of public-records requests in some instances.
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
UNC says syllabi are "directed works...developed w/in the scope of an instructor’s employment and under institutional direction." That makes UNC the copyright owner of syllabi. Also, they are now public records.
However, faculty can request to opt out of public-records requests in some instances.
However, faculty can request to opt out of public-records requests in some instances.
Syllabus information has to be publicly posted a week before classes start. (Previously, the draft policy said by the first day of registration.)
The full University of North Carolina syllabus-disclosure policy is available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The full University of North Carolina syllabus-disclosure policy is available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
UNC Policy on Syllabi
The UNC Policy Manual 400.1.6[R] Adopted 12/19/25 Regulation on Publication of Academic Calendars, Grading Policies, and Related Materials I. Purpose. Section 400.1.6 of the UNC Policy Manual, Pol...
docs.google.com
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Syllabus information has to be publicly posted a week before classes start. (Previously, the draft policy said by the first day of registration.)
The full University of North Carolina syllabus-disclosure policy is available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
The full University of North Carolina syllabus-disclosure policy is available here: docs.google.com/document/d/1...
Info that must be posted:
1. Class name
2. Goals
3. Grading info
4. Materials required for purchase
5. (This is new) "A statement noting that the course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate[,] and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement"
1. Class name
2. Goals
3. Grading info
4. Materials required for purchase
5. (This is new) "A statement noting that the course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate[,] and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement"
December 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Info that must be posted:
1. Class name
2. Goals
3. Grading info
4. Materials required for purchase
5. (This is new) "A statement noting that the course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate[,] and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement"
1. Class name
2. Goals
3. Grading info
4. Materials required for purchase
5. (This is new) "A statement noting that the course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate[,] and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement"
Reposted by Stephanie M. Lee
In the wake of public-records requests from a right-wing group, the University of North Carolina system is considering creating a publicly searchable database with information from all class syllabi. Many faculty fear the information will be used to target them. www.chronicle.com/article/when...
When Everyone Can See Your Syllabus
More states are requiring public colleges to make class syllabi available to the masses. Proponents say these measures boost higher ed’s credibility, while faculty fear being targeted.
www.chronicle.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
In the wake of public-records requests from a right-wing group, the University of North Carolina system is considering creating a publicly searchable database with information from all class syllabi. Many faculty fear the information will be used to target them. www.chronicle.com/article/when...