Student and Faculty Responsibilities
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.