Streamline Syllabus Management in Canvas – A Case Study with Southern Methodist University
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This 45-minute webinar features insight from Jennifer Mayes, Manager of Canvas & Instructional Systems at Southern Methodist University (SMU), a private research university in Dallas, Texas.
The discussion details SMU’s decision to implement Simple Syllabus to overcome challenges with a legacy system that resulted in fragmented, inconsistent, and non-searchable syllabi. A key motivation was the necessity for seamless integration with their existing technical environment, including their learning management system.
This session offers insight on how Simple Syllabus can improve consistency while still maintaining faculty autonomy and academic freedom, directly within Canvas.
Special Guest
Jennifer Mayes, Manager, Canvas & Instructional Systems at Southern Methodist University
What You’ll Learn
Simplify Compliance and Policy Updates:
Discover how a template-driven platform centralizes required institutional policies (Artifical Intelligence, Title IX, accessibility) for effortless, organization-wide updates.
Eliminate Administrative Burden:
Hear insights on how Simple Syllabus can save instructor and staff time by using seamless integrations with the LMS and SIS.Creating a Central, Searchable Archive:
Gain insight into the benefits of creating a centralized and searchable syllabus repository for easy access by students, faculty, and administrators, supporting both class planning and reporting needs.
Who is Simple Higher Ed?
Trusted by over 500 colleges and universities nationwide, Simple Higher Ed provides scalable solutions that streamline academic processes, enhance compliance, and improve institutional efficiency—all in one centralized platform.
