Concourse Syllabus

The Concourse Syllabus, developed by Intellidemia, Inc., is designed to streamline syllabus management in higher education institutions. According to the vendor, this product caters to the needs of higher education administrators, educators, instructional designers, and distance learning experts. It aims to simplify the process of creating, updating, and managing syllabi, with a focus on accuracy, consistency, and compliance.

Key Features

Tiered Templates: According to the vendor, users can create multiple layers of syllabus templates, including institutional, intermediate, and course templates. This feature aims to facilitate the easy updating of vital information across syllabi.

Granular Permissions: The product offers settings for permissions at various levels, including system, school, department, and individual syllabus levels. According to the vendor, this allows for control over editing, access to reports, and syllabus visibility.

Robust Reporting: Users have access to a suite of reports that provide high-level information on access and utilization, as well as detailed analysis of syllabus sections. The vendor claims that data filtering options are available to focus on specific information and ensure the long-term health of syllabi.

Centralized Repository: The product enables easy retrieval of syllabi from past semesters, which is useful for transferring students and accrediting bodies. Additionally, it allows for the display of syllabi for potential students seeking information on specific classes.

Headache-free Integration: According to the vendor, the product seamlessly integrates with existing systems, such as student information systems, catalogues, and learning management systems. It provides easy access through single sign-on and supports the latest LTI 1.3 standard for enhanced control and security.

Accuracy: The vendor claims that the product ensures the presence of accurate and up-to-date information on syllabi through tiered templates and granular controls. It also facilitates easy updates to keep syllabi current.

Consistency: The product promotes a consistent structure across all syllabi, aiming to help students find the information they need. According to the vendor, this reduces questions about policies and dates, allowing faculty and students to focus on teaching and learning.

Efficiency: The product streamlines the syllabus management process, removing redundancy and providing a clear and user-friendly interface. The vendor suggests that it saves time and creates better results for faculty, staff, and students.

Accessibility: The product is built with WCAG 2.1 requirements in mind, ensuring accessibility for all students. According to the vendor, it meets Section 508 and EN 301 549 requirements, benefiting all users.

Compliance: The vendor claims that the product helps institutions meet internal and external mandates by ensuring the presence of required, accurate, and current information on syllabi. It provides reports and audit features to ensure thorough and complete syllabi term after term.