Reasonable Expectations of Faculty

The following Reasonable Expectations of Faculty are drawn from the Undergraduate Grievance Policy. In addition, see the University's guidelines regarding syllabus content, assignments on dates of religious observance, final examinations, rescheduling of classes and final exams, examination and course assessment guidelines and other related policies.

1. There shall be a written description at the beginning of each undergraduate course specifying in general terms the content and nature of assignments, examination procedures, and the basis for determining final grades. In cases where all or some of this information cannot be provided at the beginning of the course, a clear explanation of the delay and the basis of course development shall be provided.
   
   
2. There shall be reasonable notice of major papers and examinations in the course.
   
   
3. There shall be a reasonable number of recitations, performances, quizzes, tests, graded assignments and/or student/instructor conferences to permit evaluation of student progress throughout the course.
   
   
4. Unless prohibited by statute or contract, there shall be a reasonable opportunity to review papers and examinations after evaluation by the instructor, while materials are reasonably current.
   
   
5. There shall be a reasonable approach to the subject which attempts to make the student aware of the existence of different points of view.
   
   
6. There shall be reasonable access to the instructor during announced regular office hours or by appointment.
   
   
7. There shall be regular attendance by assigned faculty unless such attendance is prevented by circumstances beyond the control of the faculty member.
   
   
8. There shall be reasonable adherence to published campus schedules and location of classes and examinations. Classes not specified in the schedules are to be arranged at a mutually agreeable time on campus, unless an off-campus location is clearly justified.
   
   
9. Reasonable confidentiality of information gained through student-faculty contact shall be maintained.
   
   
10. There shall be public acknowledgement of significant student assistance in the preparation of materials, articles, books, devices and the like.
    
    
11. There shall be assignment of materials to which all students can reasonably expect to have access.