NFO 2024 – New Faculty Checkpoint – Academic Calendars, Selecting Textbooks, and Developing Syllabi
Academic Calendars
Calendars, Textbooks, and Syllabi, OH MY! The Academic Calendar is your fast-track to course success. You will need it to develop your syllabi and plan for the upcoming semester.
Selecting Textbooks
The first step in adopting textbooks is to determine if your unit uses the same textbooks for all sections of a course. If you are unsure, we recommend asking your unit chair
If you need to select a textbook, you can use the Adoption & Insights Portal (AIP) associated with the ECU Bookstore (Dowdy Student Stores). Typically, the ECU Bookstore will send a personalized email where you can submit a textbook adoption for each of your courses.
Developing Syllabi
Developing course syllabi can feel overwhelming but we are here to help! The ECU Faculty Manual requires that certain information be available to students. All required material (& fun ideas!) can be found on the OFE’s Syllabus Resources page and in the Faculty Manual.
Helpful Info to Include about Your Textbook(s):
Title
ISBN
Specific edition required
Picture of the textbook
Of note: Some departments require a standardized and consistent format for syllabus development. We recommend checking with your department before developing your syllabi.