This document discusses the importance of using a learning centered syllabus that defines the roles of students and teachers, and establishes the relevancy of course material. It recommends that a learning centered syllabus should: 1) make clear connections between instructor goals and student expectations; 2) indicate the quality of teaching and learning; and 3) be used as a tool for teacher evaluation. A learning centered syllabus achieves this by tying together the course objectives, teaching/learning activities, and assessments using the three R's of relevancy, roles, and relationship. An example syllabus overview is provided to demonstrate how this framework can be applied.