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The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

The University of Utah's Independent Student Voice

The Daily Utah Chronicle

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Syllabi at the U: On Paper and In Practice

By Kayleigh Silverstein, Special Projects Managing Editor, News Writer November 20, 2022

    College syllabi set the tone for the course — in a 2011 study, researchers found that syllabi written in a friendly tone made students perceive the instructor as warm, approachable...

Nina, 22, holds sign in solidarity for Lauren McCluskey in caravan protest on June 6, 2020 after the police  scandal which revealed an officer involved in McCluskeys case showed intimated photographs.

Barron: Lauren’s Promise Serves Students

By Morgan Barron, Opinion Writer September 28, 2020

  After four years at the University of Utah, I have a good idea of what will be on a syllabus before I even read it. Details may vary, but every syllabus includes course objectives, instructor...

Nina, 22, holds sign in solidarity for Lauren McCluskey in caravan protest on June 6, 2020 after the police  scandal which revealed an officer involved in McCluskeys case showed intimated photographs.

Professors Across the Country Add “Lauren’s Promise” to Syllabi Honoring Lauren McCluskey

By Porshai Nielsen, Investigative Editor September 8, 2020

  “I will listen and believe you if someone is threatening you.” Professors across the country are including this statement in their syllabi showing their commitment to their students' safety.  The...