1. Log-in to the course and actively participate.
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Be able to comfortably use a variety of communications tools within the course environment. |
Log in a minimum of once per day in order to respond to student inquiries, monitor student progress, engage in student activities, etc. |
2. Communicate to students when assignments and exams will be graded and returned.
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Information should also be reiterated each time an assignment or exam is assigned. (NOTE: Per University policy 47-20, “the instructor should provide written notification of the basis for grades to students within the first ten calendar days of a semester or its equivalent.”) |
Communicate this metric via the syllabus and also at time of assignment. |
3. Provide a comprehensive syllabus that adheres to institutional Syllabus Policy 43-00.
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University policy 43-00 requires that the syllabus include a course examination policy, basis for grades, and an academic integrity policy for the course. |
Visit “Building Stellar Syllabi” for guidelines on creating a comprehensive syllabus. |
4. Mediate course-related student conflicts.
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Visit the Student Affairs Office of Student Conduct, and the Code of Conduct. |
Course-related conflicts should be mediated promptly and closely monitored through to resolution. |
5. Adhere to the institutional policies regarding the Federal Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA).
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Visit the University Registrar site for FERPA FAQs. |
Familiarize yourself with students’ rights under this Federal Law. |
6. Revise course content and instructional materials based on student feedback.
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Any problems with course content should be fixed as soon as possible. |
Instructors who do not have editing access to course materials should work closely with the course’s administrative support person and/or learning designer to make revisions in a timely manner. |
7. Know where and when to get technical assistance and support for you and your students.
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Depending on the campus through which the course is being offered, there are different sources for technical support. For example, World Campus students and instructors should use the World Campus Help Desk. Resident instruction students and instructors should use the ITS Help Desk. |
Identify the appropriate contacts before the course begins and share the relevant contact information to your students. |
8. Communicate expectations of student course behavior.
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At a minimum, Netiquette guidelines should be provided to students, such as “The Core Rules of Netiquette” by Virginia Shea. |
Describe expectations for student behavior on the course syllabus, and also include a description of what students can expect from you, the instructor. |
9. Be aware of, inform students about, and monitor compliance to institutional academic integrity policies.
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Visit “Plagiarism Detection and Prevention: An Instructor Guide.” Also read Faculty Senate Policy 49-20 Academic Integrity. |
Share the Plagiarism Tutorial for Students. |
10. Report grades to students and record grades to the University’s grading system as required.
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Per University policy, final grades are to be posted to eLion within 48 hours from the last day of the course. |
Familiarize yourself with the University’s eLion system at the beginning of the semester. |
