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Based on feedback from a faculty workshop conducted
by the Leonhard Center in the College of Engineering, the
IME department decided to develop a set of expectations and
responsibilities for faculty and students pertaining to classroom
teaching. The department's Undergraduate Committee developed
responsibilities for faculty and what they expect from the
students. A similar list was prepared by the Student Advisory
Committee in consultation with the students. Both faculty
and student representatives met to discuss these items and
prepare a final list of responsibilities and expectations
for both. This is now departmental policy and all faculty
and students in the IME department are expected to follow
these.
Responsibilities of the Faculty
- To be prepared for every class.
- To develop a comprehensive syllabus covering topics to
be studied, examination schedules, policies, office hours,
etc. for distribution during the first week of class.
To treat students and staff with respect and courtesy.
- To administer courses in a fair manner and in accordance
with University policy.
- To assign meaningful homework.
- To provide meaningful feedback on graded material in a
timely manner.
- To post and hold sufficient office hours, so as to be
accessible to most students, and be available during those
times.
- To do everything possible to enhance and enforce academic
integrity.
- To develop fair assessment instruments which will be impartially
and fairly utilized.
- To cover the prescribed topics in each course as published
in the IE Student Handbook.
- To encourage student professional growth and participation
in preparation for future careers
- To provide an atmosphere conducive to learning.
- To instruct, as needed, on the use and safety of equipment.
- To provide informed advice on academic matters (such as
course selection, scheduling, etc.).
- To inform students when classes or office hours cannot
be met.
- Display enthusiasm in courses taught and be concerned
about student learning.
Responsibilities of the Student
- To attend every class unless extenuating circumstances
occur (such as illness, emergencies, etc.).
- To treat faculty and staff with respect and courtesy.
- To come to class prepared to actively listen and participate
(having completed reading and other assignments).
- To exhibit academic integrity.
- To respect other students and faculty in class through
appropriate conduct (such as on-time attendance, attention
to class activities, etc.)
- To put forth an honest effort to understand material and
prepare specific questions for faculty or teaching assistants
when problems arise.
- To provide prior information and documentation for situations
meriting special attention (such as illness, athletic team
travel, etc.).
- To meet with their advisor regularly to ensure that all
academic requirements are met.
- To follow the stated policies of each course.
- To plan for their professional development and future.
- To review prerequisite material as needed.
- To properly and safely use and care for all department
facilities and equipment.
- To equally participate in all group labs, assignments,
and projects.
- To take SRTEs seriously and provide a fair assessment
of course and faculty.
- Display enthusiasm for courses with a real concern for
learning.
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