Inclusive Design

We are excited to introduce a new initiative aimed at enhancing the inclusivity of our educational environment within the UCF College of Sciences.

The Inclusive Design badge signifies a commitment to implementing best practices that accommodate diverse student needs, foster a less stressful learning environment, and help students better understand and meet faculty expectations.

To apply for an inclusive design badge faculty should:
  • Include a list of at least 14 of the best practices, found in the form below, that they will follow in their syllabus.
  • There must be at least one best practice from each section.
  • Highlight the place in the syllabus where it is clear that each practice is being implemented.
    Ex: If you are implementing the practice: “No single item in the class (assignment or test) will be worth more than 20% of the final grade.”, please highlight the section of the syllabus that outlines how much each assignment is worth.
  • If there will be implementing practices that cannot be highlighted in the syllabus, please include an additional document explaining how these practices will be implemented and how you will communicate this to the students.
    Ex: If you are implementing the practice: “The instructor will spend 5 min on the first day of class discussing different learning strategies and encourage students to communicate their needs to the instructor.”, please let us know what resource you would use to prepare this discussion or outline how you would lead the discussion.

Inclusive Design Course Review - Fall 2024

Name(Required)
Use the following format: ANT2000 or ANT2000c

Best Practices

Select at least one best practice from each section below.
Practices designed to create a welcoming environment for students with a variety of communication and learning style preferences:(Required)
Select at least one best practice from this section.
Practices designed to create a welcoming environment for students with a variety of personal and academic needs:(Required)
Select at least one best practice from this section.
Creating a less-stressful environment for students:(Required)
Select at least one best practice from this section.
Helping students understand and meet faculty expectations:(Required)
Select at least one best practice from this section.

File Uploads

Please upload your annotated/commented syllabus in a PDF or Microsoft Word document. Your syllabus filename must include your name, course prefix and number. For example, syllabus-john-doe-ant2000.pdf.
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Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 12 MB, Max. files: 2.
    Please upload any supporting documents in a PDF or Microsoft Word document.
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      Click this box to confirm you have selected at least 14 inclusive practices that are integrated into your class and have attached an annotated/commented syllabus and/or supporting documentation.(Required)
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