Florida University System To Require More Transparency on What’s Taught

Florida becomes the fifth state to require public transparency at the course level. Professors call the expectation unrealistic.
Florida University System To Require More Transparency on What’s Taught
Storm clouds gather behind a bell tower on the campus of New College of Florida in Sarasota on Aug. 18, 2023. Nanette Holt/The Epoch Times
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Websites for most higher learning institutions list brief descriptions of programs of study and courses, but they don’t disclose the topics of discussion, required reading, writing assignments, or student expectations.

Without greater transparency, students might not have all the information needed to thoroughly consider schools and majors. A growing number of public university systems are trying to change that.

Aaron Gifford
Aaron Gifford
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Aaron Gifford has written for several daily newspapers, magazines, and specialty publications and also served as a federal background investigator and Medicare fraud analyst. He graduated from the University at Buffalo and is based in Upstate New York.