Questions New Faculty Should Ask Their Chair
- Is my course syllabus indicative of what is normally expected of students in this type of course? Do you have a sample course syllabus which is indicative of what is normally expected of students in this type of course?
- What is the policy/procedure on adding students? dropping students?
- What do I need to know about assigning grades? about submitting grades? about grade appeals?
- What is the procedure regarding incompletes?
- What is my responsibility for arranging coverage for my classes in an unpredicted absence (e.g. if I'm ill)? What is my responsibility for arranging coverage for my classes in a predicted absence (e.g. if I'm going to a conference)?
- What am I scheduled to teach in the spring semester? How and to whom do I make my course and schedule preferences known?
- What do I do if a student is injured in class? What are my liabilities?
- What are the procedures regarding academic integrity? What do I do if I suspect a student is cheating/plagiarizing?
- What is the policy on office hours?
- What are the textbook rental policies and procedures?
- How do I obtain office, building, lab keys? What are the policies regarding security?
- How do I arrange for travel? Under what circumstances may I use a vehicle from the Motor Pool?
- In what areas am I expected to advise students? Who can show me the ropes vis-a-vis advising?
- What clerical and technical help is available?
- What is the procedure for photocopying?
- What is the procedure for long distance phone calls?
- When is departmental mail picked up? delivered?
- What is the procedure for reimbursements?
- What office supplies does the department provide?
- What are the policies and procedures regarding peer review? May I have a copy?
- What are the policies and procedures regarding promotion and tenure? May I have a copy?
