Teaching & Learning
Classroom Instruction & HB 7
Effective July 1, 2022, the Florida Senate passed House Bill 7 (HB 7) pertaining to Individual Freedom which amends the Florida Civil Rights Act (FCRA) and the Florida Educational Equity Act (FEEA).
The following resources have been compiled to provide additional information for faculty. This page and relevant resources will be updated as we receive feedback and continue to learn how best to support faculty.
Please refer questions to facultysuccess@usf.edu.
USF Resources
- HB 7 Initial Guidance (updated11/18/22)
- On November 17, 2022, a federal court issued a preliminary injunction that prohibits the Florida Board of Governors (BOG) and USF from enforcing HB 7 and related BOG Regulation 10.005 until further notice from the court. Therefore, this Guidance is rescinded and remains available online for historical purposes only.
- Promoting Inclusive and Equitable Learning Experiences (CITL)
- Facilitating Class Conversations (CITL)
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- Ombuds Office
- Employee Assistance Program
Open Door Dialogue
Open Door Dialogue will held via MS Teams every week at the following times for the remainder of the fall semester:
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
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Or call in (audio only)
+1 813-694-2079,,534607731# United States, Tampa
Phone Conference ID: 534 607 731#
Join on your computer, mobile app or room device
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Or call in (audio only)
+1 813-694-2079,,558229217# United States, Tampa
Phone Conference ID: 558 229 217#
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+1 813-694-2079,,479827493# United States, Tampa
Phone Conference ID: 479 827 493#
Additional Resources
Florida Policy Institute Bill Summary
Managing Hot Moments in the Classroom
Daring to Debate: Strategies for teaching controversial issues in the classroom
Conflict Management for Instructors
Managing Difficult Classroom Discussions
Web Literacy for Student Fact-Checkers
Information Literacy: Concepts and Teaching Strategies