Ohio SB 1 and Syllabi
Ohio Senate Bill 1 law requires public access to course syllabi— Simple Syllabus helps meet SB 1 requirements with ease
SB1 Syllabus compliance made simple
Trusted by nearly 450 colleges and universities, Simple Syllabus is a centralized, publishing platform that helps institutions comply with SB 1 – Ohio’s Enact Advance Ohio Higher Education Act.
The Simple Syllabus platform has successfully supported over 75 other college and university partners in Texas, Florida, and Utah navigate similar legislative changes.
The platform automatically archives and publishes syllabi in a searchable, public-facing repository—making it easy to meet the syllabus transparency requirements of SB 1. Institutions across Ohio, including Miami University, Hocking College, and Southern State Community College, already rely on Simple Syllabus to streamline compliance and improve academic visibility.
The simple solution for OH SB1
Leverage the power of Simple Syllabus to quickly and easily meet the public syllabus requirements of Ohio Senate Bill 1—while delivering a campus-wide solution that enhances the experience for students, instructors, and administrators alike.
Dynamic templates
Empower instructors to personalize their syllabi while meeting Ohio SB 1 requirements through dynamic templates. Ensure key elements—like instructor details, course descriptions, required materials, and schedules—are always included. With Simple Syllabus, instructors save time thanks to our unique schedule sync feature, which automatically populates the syllabus calendar using data from Canvas, Blackboard, or Brightspace—eliminating duplicate entry and boosting efficiency.
- Automatic archiving
- Powerful search
- Quick retrieval
- Multi-format syllabus center
Centralized, public repository for SB 1
Track syllabus publication in real time and ensure on-time delivery with built-in compliance tools designed for Ohio SB 1. Simple Syllabus lets you set custom deadlines, trigger automatic faculty reminders, and monitor progress across departments. For institutional reporting and biennial reviews, create custom, reusable reports that export all required syllabus data in a single click—making compliance effortless and audit-ready.
- Automatic archiving
- Powerful search
- Quick retrieval
- Multi-format syllabus center
Real-time reporting
Harness robust reporting tools to automate your institution’s compliance with Ohio Senate Bill 1. Monitor syllabus submissions in real time, set deadlines, and automatically remind faculty of upcoming due dates. Simple Syllabus makes it easy to stay ahead of statutory obligations—and when it’s time for a biennial review, generate a custom, exportable report with all required syllabus data in just one click.
- Evidence collection
- Drill-down reports
- Metrics dashboard
- Achieve efficiency
Seamlessly integrated
Simple Syllabus leverages your existing systems to automate syllabus creation and ensure all required course titles under Ohio SB 1 are published online—accurately and on time. With LTI and API integration options, the platform connects effortlessly with leading LMS platforms like Canvas, Blackboard, and Brightspace. It also integrates with most major SIS platforms, minimizing manual workload and maximizing efficiency across your institution.
- Real-time updates
- Ensure consistency
- LTI integration
- Support multiple data sources
Partner for success
As the leading provider of syllabus management technology in North America, Simple Syllabus brings a proven, streamlined approach to help your institution meet Ohio SB 1 requirements with confidence. With nearly 450 colleges and universities onboard, our team knows how to get your campus up and running quickly. Most institutions launch in just 12 weeks—with an average of only 30 total staff hours required.
- On-time implementation
- Turnkey approach
- Train your way
- All the resources you need