Following Purdue’s selection of Simple Syllabus as its system‑wide syllabus management tool, the University is conducting a phased implementation with a full launch for Fall 2026 courses, when all syllabi will be posted by instructors using the new tool. The…
Following Purdue’s selection of Simple Syllabus as its system‑wide syllabus management tool, the University is conducting a phased implementation with a full launch for Fall 2026 courses, when all syllabi will be posted by instructors using the new tool. The implementation emphasizes instructor input, flexibility, and support as all Purdue campuses transition to a shared platform for creating, managing, and sharing course syllabi.
Simple Syllabus will be integrated directly within the Brightspace learning management system and is intended to support instructors by streamlining syllabus creation and updates while preserving their control over course content, structure, and tone. The platform will help reduce duplicated effort related to institutional information and student- versus public-facing viewing. It also offers flexibility in design while providing a built-in accessibility checker.
Internal development and/or review processes for syllabi will not be affected by the implementation this summer, which will proceed in stages to allow time for feedback, training, and refinement. (Summer Session instructors in West Lafayette and Indianapolis will continue to post their public-facing versions to Course Insights).
May 2026: Technical integration of Simple Syllabus with Brightspace and development of training materials.
June 2026: Pilot of Purdue “sandbox” and training.
July 2026: Refinement of training materials and instructor support resources from the pilot. For West Lafayette and Indianapolis courses, Course Insights will move to read-only on July 24.
August 2026: Full launch for Fall 2026 courses, with ongoing support available to instructors. All public-facing syllabi components required by Indiana HEA 1001 will need to be posted using Simple Syllabus. The same document, but with additional student-facing information provided by the instructor, is shared with students via Brightspace.
Throughout the rollout, Purdue will offer training, documentation, and campus-based support.
For technical questions, contact Purdue University Information Technology. For questions about the Simple Syllabus implementation on your campus, contact:
Purdue West Lafayette and Indianapolis: Innovative Learning, InnovativeLearningTeam@purdue.edu
Purdue Fort Wayne: Center for the Enhancement of Learning and Teaching, celt@pfw.edu
Purdue Northwest: Center for the Faculty Excellence, cfe@pnw.edu
Following the recent announcement of Purdue’s selected digital accessibility remediation tool, YuJa Panorama, several workshops will be available for all instructors at all Purdue campuses starting May 26. This milestone marks an important step forward…
Following the recent announcement of Purdue’s selected digital accessibility remediation tool, YuJa Panorama, several workshops will be available for all instructors at all Purdue campuses starting May 26. This milestone marks an important step forward in supporting instructors as they work to ensure course materials meet evolving ADA digital accessibility requirements.
YuJa Panorama, integrated directly within Brightspace, is designed to help instructors identify and address accessibility issues in course content more efficiently, supporting the creation of accessible learning experiences for all students.
To help get started, all instructors are invited to attend one of several upcoming workshops. These sessions offer a practical introduction to YuJa Panorama, demonstrate how to interpret accessibility reports within the tool, and highlight workflows and strategies for prioritizing and remediating your course content.
Tuesday, May 26 | 11 a.m.-12 noon EDT | Tuesday session information
Wednesday, May 27 | 1-2 p.m. EDT | Wednesday session information
Thursday, May 28 | 3-4 p.m. EDT | Thursday session information
Each session will cover the same material, so please select the time that best fits your schedule. The training will be recorded and available on the YuJa support website afterward. If you are not teaching a course this semester, there will be future workshops in the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.
Questions about YuJa Panorama may be emailed to innovativelearningteam@purdue.edu.
As part of Purdue University’s system-wide initiative to support instructors as they transition their course materials in alignment with the new digital accessibility standards issued by the Department…
As part of Purdue University’s system-wide initiative to support instructors as they transition their course materials in alignment with the new digital accessibility standards issued by the Department of Justice (DOJ) under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Purdue has selected YuJa Panorama as the centrally supported digital accessibility remediation tool.
When deployed, Yuja Panorama will have remediation capabilities to support instructors with the ability to:
The tool was selected after Purdue conducted a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a digital content remediation tool to integrate into Brightspace and assist instructors in identifying and addressing accessibility issues in instructional materials.
A cross-campus project team representing Purdue system institutions reviewed the tools and evaluated them based on defined instructional use cases, technical considerations and feedback submitted by faculty, instructors and staff. This collaborative approach ensured that perspectives from across Purdue’s diverse teaching environments were incorporated into the final decision-making process.
Additional information, including timelines, training opportunities, and guidance for instructors, will be shared in the coming weeks. There is no immediate action required from faculty at this time. Visit the YuJa Panorama webpage for the most current information.
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