learning effectiveness:When students can see the full description of a program or a course before they register, they are more likely to choose programs and courses that fit with their abilities and their time commitments. Being able to estimate time on task helps students choose their options wisely. Troy State University at Montgomery provides a full description of program requirements on its program home pages. The description extends to the course level, so that before they register, students can see the professors home pages and learn about their backgrounds and interests; students can also see syllabus details, including the schedule of assignments, readings, tests, grading criteria, learning resources and materials, discussions, and expected outcomes.