BGSU Syllabus Templates
Expectations for BGSU Course Syllabi
There are several common expectations and requirements for course syllabi at BGSU. Some aspects of the syllabus are required by Ohio law, and some are minimum expectations outlined in the BGSU Faculty Association (FA)Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA).
Ohio Department of Education Requirements
Ohio law (Advance Ohio Higher Education Act, Section 3345.029) requires specific information to be included in all undergraduate syllabi. BGSU has adopted the Concourse Syllabus platform, which integrates with Canvas, to ensure compliance.
All instructors of record, including graduate assistants and adjuncts, who teach lectures, labs, independent studies, directed studies, co-ops, and internships must use Concourse Syllabus in Canvas to enter required information. This information will be displayed on BGSU's website via Concourse Syllabus.
The deadline to enter your required information into Concourse Syllabus is Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
See the video tutorial and table below for help entering required information into Concourse Syllabus. Upcoming Getting Started with Concourse Syllabus sessions can be found on the Session Catalog page.
Entering Required Information Into Concourse Syllabus
| Required Item | Information to Include |
| Instructor Name | First and last name |
| Instructor Contact Information | BGSU email address |
| Professional Qualifications | List of degrees earned, along with any relevant certifications or licenses |
| Required & Recommended Readings |
Required readings are texts or materials that you will require your students to read for the course. Recommended Readings might include optional materials (e.g., textbooks, articles, literature, websites, other resources like the Student AI literacy module, etc.). |
| Course Schedule & Topics | Dates/Week of class meetings and a short descriptive topic for the lesson |
| Religious Accommodations Policy | This policy is part of the Concourse Syllabus template and set to be viewed publicly. You do not need to add your own |
CBA Expectations
In addition to the information required by Ohio law, Article 9, Section 2.7 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) states the following minimum expectations for inclusion in your course syllabus:
- a clear statement on course expectations
- the schedule and methods of assessment
- indicators of support for student success
- pedagogical efforts that engage students in the learning process
- university policy statements
Concourse Syllabus Training Dates
Instructors are welcome to join any Getting Started with Concourse Syllabus sessions offered by the CFE and/or Firelands College. Please note that some sessions are in-person on the Bowling Green Campus or on Firelands Campus.
Center for Faculty Excellence Sessions
- Thu, Jul 23, 12:30 - 2:00 PM (Zoom)
- Tue, Jul 28, 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM (Zoom)
- Aug. 11, 10:00 - 11:30 AM (Zoom)
- Wed, Aug 12, 10:00 - 11:30 AM (In-person, BTSU Room 201, Bowling Green Campus)
- Thu, Aug 13, 9:00 - 10:30 AM (Zoom)
- Thu, Aug 13, 2:30 - 4:00 PM (In-person, Olscamp Hall Room 117, Bowling Green Campus)
- Fri, Aug 14, 12:00 - 1:30 PM (Zoom)
- Mon, Aug 17, 3:00 - 4:30 PM (Zoom)
- Thu, Aug. 20, 1:00 - 2:30 PM (Zoom)
Register for Getting Started with Concourse Syllabus Offered by the CFE
Firelands College Sessions
- Wed, July 29th 9:30 - 11:00 (Zoom)
- Tues, Aug 4th 1:00 - 2:30 (Zoom)
- Tues, Aug 11th 4:00 - 5:30 (Zoom)
- Wed, Aug 12th 3:30 -5:00 (In-person, 1011 Cedar Point Center, Firelands Campus)
- Fri, Aug 14th 10:00 - 11:30 (In-person, 1011 Cedar Point Center, Firelands Campus)
- Tues, Aug 18th 9:30 - 11:00 (Zoom)
- Fri, Aug 21st 1:00 - 2:30 (In-person, 1011 Cedar Point Center, Firelands Campus)
Register for Getting Started with Concourse Syllabus Offered by Firelands College
Additional BGSU Syllabus Template & Concourse Syllabus Resources
Updated: 07/15/2026 01:53PM