Jodi, In response to your question about having more input on the course syllabus I would talk with your Dean of Instruction. See if there is a curriculum or syllabus committee on your campus. (Many of the syllabi are developed at corporate headquarters). If there is see if you can work with that committee to have input. If that isn't possible then I would suggest you continue to use your lesson plans and supplemental handouts as additions to the supplied syllabus. This way you will be personalizing the course and syllabus to meet your needs. Gary Dr. Gary Meers