KATIE'S TEACHING LOGISTICS WEBPAGE

Compiled by:  Dr. Katie Hirschboeck,
 Laboratory of Tree-Ring Research

Updated  5-19-2008

Please send your suggestions for any needed additions,
deletions, or corrections to this page to:
katie@ltrr.arizona.edu

 

BE SURE TO SEE THE UA WEBPAGE'S
   INSTRUCTIONAL SUPPORT PAGE
 
 It includes a lot of very useful links!

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Getting Ready to Teach:

Academic Policies & Forms

Evaluation of Teaching

Curriculum Scheduling Matters & Proposing a New Course 

Neat Pedagogical Tools:

Instructional & Course Objectives / Student Learning Outcomes: 

USEFUL TEACHING-RELATED LINKS AT UA

University Teaching Center
Learning Technologies Center (will assist faculty in integrating technology into the classroom)
Office of Student Computing Resources (OSCR) Computer help for students and faculty
CCIT Instructional Applications Support:  Developing, consulting and production of Instructional applications. Workshops. Instructional Web Services. Hosting of Web Courses and Web applications :  D2L
Assessment & Enrollment Research Office
Understanding your TCE results:  http://aer.arizona.edu/AER/teaching/Guide/TCEGuide.asp
Office of Undergraduate Education
    University-Wide General Education Committee
Graduate College
    
UA Academic Catalogs
(current and past years)

USEFUL LEARNING SUPPORT LINKS FOR STUDENTS AT UA

Katie Hirschboeck's "Class Support Links"
The University Learning Center

Researching & Writing Literature Reviews (UA Library)
UA Library Workshops - how to create a webpage, HTML, Powerpoint, etc.
The Writing Center

The Freshman Year Center
Office of Academic Services

The Honors College

Dean of Students Office

S.A.L.T. (Strategic Alternative Learning Techniques)
center for learning disabilities
DRC (Disabilites Resource Center)
 
Testing Accommodations Center
--run by the DRC, Phone: 621-3268, Fax:  621-9423, email:  testing@email.arizona.edu
Campus Health Service
(including CAPS, Counseling and Psychological Services)
Health, Family & Safety Services

Student Life Policies

For Grad Students:

Making the Most of Your Mentoring Opportunities  (presentation by K.K. Hirschboeck given at UA Graduate Student Orientation)

Katie's NATS 101 Introduction to Global Change GTA Pedagogy Background & Orientation Page

LINKS TO USEFUL TEACHING SITES ELSEWHERE

Arizona Board of Regents (ABOR) Learner Centered Education Website (sponsored by Arizona Faculties Council & Arizona Board of Regents)
Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (IF-AT) -- a new kind of test answer form
Faculty Development Links
(from University of Oregon; includes links to Faculty Development Centers Around the World, Instructional Web Resources, Good Teaching Ideas, Teaching Portfolios, etc.)

Frequently Asked Questions ( FAQ)

How do I get a current class list online?

    TO GET A CLASS LIST:

  • Use WEBROSTER , the University's system for you to look at classlists and administer final grades. You can access classes that you are listed as teaching in the Schedule of Classes by going to the Webroster website: http://webroster.arizona.edu/      More is explained in this 3D Memo
     

  • Then, click on Class Rosters, login with your UANetID, select the correct semester, and you'll see a list of the classes you are teaching with the current class roster.  (Note:  if a class of yours does not appear, you are probably not recognized as the official instructor for the course.)
     

  • The Webroster  listing contains Email Addresses of the students in your class and a checkbox system to allow you to do ADMINISTRATIVE DROPS online.
     

  • There is a new feature for exporting and printing class rosters.  This link is available at the top of the class roster.  For detailed instructions, see the Class Roster Tutorial [pdf].

NOTE:  the old method for obtaining class lists by going to the the CLASS LIST PAGE  at the ACCOUNT website no longer works.

 

 

 

The Form Link application relies on the ability of the course initiator to convert a syllabus document to a web page, view and copy the source code then paste into the Form Link form to be routed for approval by various departments/colleges/etc. This allows everyone who views and approves the form to see the syllabus document in a readable format for judging the academic quality of the course material.

Many academic units are now upgrading to MS Office 2007. This means that if you are using Office 2007 you need to change the way you convert your syllabus document to a webpage. So, if you are using Office 2007, use the following method:


1.  Create or open the proposed syllabus document.
2.  Click the [Microsoft Office Button], and then click [Save As] or click [Other Formats].
2.  In the Save as type list, click [Web Page (*.htm;.html*)] format that you want to save the file in. 3.  Click [Save]. 4.  Open the web page that you just saved.
5.  Click the [Page] menu, and then click [View Source].
6.  You can select, copy, and paste the source code into the Form Link syllabus box.


Additionally, make it a habit of reviewing comments in course forms that have been approved including new courses, deletions, and modifications. Approved forms can be found in your "Completed Forms" box. Changes may have been made to the original form material submitted and it will be noted in the comments section. This includes things like effective terms, prerequisites, crosslisting, number change, description edits, etc.
If there is disagreement with the changes noted, please contact me as soon as possible for resolution.


What is my UA NetID and how to I get one if I don't have it?

A UA Net ID (also called an Authentication Account, or Auth account) allows you to enter many of the restricted website n the UA system.  If you have an email.arizona.edu or u.arizona.edu email account, an account on www.u.arizona.edu/ic, or a research account, then you have a UA NetID.   UA NetID is identical to the first part of the email.arizona.edu or u.arizona.edu email accounts.  E.g. if your email address is douglass@u.arizona.edu, then your UA NetID is douglass and the password is identical to what you use to access your u.arizona.edu email.

If you don't have one of the accounts yet, you will need to get an Auth account as soon as possible. This Auth account will be your UA NetID.  To get an Auth account, go to  http://account.arizona.edu and click on Begin Account Process.



How do I post my course webpage on the official schedule of classes?

Go to the Course Homepage Registration site:   https://slhead.ccit.arizona.edu/sladmin/CourseHomepageRegistration.asp?   You will need to  enter your UA Net ID for access.  Enter the appropriate information for your course.  The link should appear within 24 hours.  You can check it by looking up your course in the online Schedule of Classes:   http://garnet.ccit.arizona.edu/schedule.cgi   
NOTE:  This utility is FINALLY working for Fall 2009!  (ignore the Certificate Security warnings and proceed)

 

How do I find an appropriate classroom or find out what equipment is in a particular classroom?

Visit the University of Arizona Room Databasehttp://cdb.uaav.arizona.edu/  From this site you can search for classrooms with specific characteristics, view photos of the classrooms, and find out what kind of teaching equipment is located in each classroom.

 

How do I order my textbooks, arrange a class notes packet, or develop  a custom textbook for my course?

Faculty can order their textbooks through the UA Bookstore online HERE.   For special orders or if you want to talk to a real person, contact the Textbooks Department by email: http://www.uofabookstores.com/uaz/custsvc/contactus/email.asp or by phone:  621-2811 or 621-2812.

The UA Bookstore (in conjunction with Fast Copy) can arrange course packet reproductions and custom publishing for out-of-print books.  Contact Renee Wallner, Custom Publishing Coordinator, UA Bookstore  (520) 621-5601  reneew@u.arizona.edu    You can also go directly to Fast Copy in the Union to arrange "Class Notes" course packets.  They have a Copyright Department that can guide you in copyright policies and obtain copyright clearance for you. 

If you teach a fairly large course and want to put together a custom textbook for your course based on selected chapters from existing textbooks and/or additional instructional materials (produced by you or others), there are publishing houses that will produce custom texts for you.  Katie has used Pearson Custom Publishing to produce textbooks for her NATS 101 Intro to Global Change class.  See her for details on how this process works.

 

How do I order special audiovisual equipment for a classroom?

See details at the University Teaching Center (UTC) Equipment Services website: http://www.uaav.arizona.edu/orderinfo.html

 

How do I sign up to teach in the the new Integrated Learning Center (ILC)?

The main ILC website is: http://www.ilc.arizona.edu/ .  From here you can go to a link that shows  features and floor plans of the classrooms. From the main page, visit the "Teaching in  the ILC" link http://www.ilc.arizona.edu/teaching/basic.htm  to learn more about the ILC and its capabilities and technological resources.  See the department representative who arranges your course's room and schedule to see if you can be scheduled in the ILC.  You'll have more of a chance if you request a "non-prime time" schedule.

 

What is the University Teaching Team Program and how can it benefit my classes?

Visit the Teaching Team Program webpage:  http://teachingteams.arizona.edu/ to learn more about the program and what is involved.  Also ask Katie Hirschboeck, who has been using Teaching Team concept in her NATS class since 1999.  Learn about Student Technology Preceptors (who assist you with your classroom technological needs) at: http://www.stp.arizona.edu/

 

What is the D2L course management system and how do I request a D2L Course Site?

D2L ("Desire 2 Learn")  is a web-based course management system that provides an electronic learning environment which can be used to augment your lecture class (with online quizzes, discussions, chat room, gradebook, etc.) or for distance learning.   D2L is supported by the Learning Technology Center (LTC).  For more details on D2L contact the LTC, see:  http://help.d2l.arizona.edu/index.html  and/or ask Katie Hirschboeck for a demo or training.  She's been using D2L (and its predecessor on the UA Campus, WebCT) for many years.

To Request a D2L Course Site go to http://webct.ccit.arizona.edu/d2l_webct_site_request2.htm    A professor or a graduate teaching assistant can be registered as a designer of the course to maintain the site.  In addition, all of the teaching assistants for the course can be registered so that they have access to enter grades and maintain the D2L gradebook.

The main entry page URL for D2L is http://d2l.arizona.edu/  Here you can find information for both Instructors and Students about logging in, and a HELP link to tutorials on how to use different D2L tools.

 

What other types of INSTRUCTIONAL TOOLS are available for me to use with UA technology support?

See this Instructional Computing Resources link:  http://www.arizona.edu/staff/instructional-computing.php    The Learning Technology Center (LTC),  provides support for University of Arizona faculty, graduate students, staff and affiliates using instructional technology both in and out of the classroom.  See: http://www.ltc.arizona.edu/services_instructional_tools.cfm   for a list and description of the many Instructional Tools that the LTC supports. 

 

How do I find out the dates of interfaith religious holidays so I can avoid scheduled tests and exams on those days?

The UA's Office of the Registrar has a great website for this at: http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/religiousholidays/calendar.htm .  You can also  find a very complete Interfaith Calendar site at:   http://www.interfaithcalendar.org/index.htm.  The UA academic policy on accommodation of religious observance and practice is located at: :http://web.arizona.edu/~dos/uapolicies/ouap4.html#religion  (in the middle of the page)



Where can I find guidelines on  the EXPECTED LEARNING OUTCOMES & COURSE GOALS for  my General Education class, as suggested by  the University-wide General Education Committee?

See the University-wide General Education Structure: Expected Outcomes for Course Offerings:     http://gened.arizona.edu/gened/policies/outcomes.htm

 

What is FERPA and why do I need to know about this federal law if I'm teaching a course or interacting with students?

  FERPA is the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974.   FERPA is the federal law that governs the rights of students and institutional responsibilities with respect to student records. An online training module is available to acquaint or  reacquaint members of the faculty and staff with the law regarding student records as it affects faculty and staff duties, and to clarify some of the questions that arise in connection with electronic access to student records. The module takes about 20 minutes to complete.  Find it at: http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/ferpacourse/ 
 

Where can I find information on Copyright Law for Instructors?

The UA Library has an online COPYRIGHT GUIDE which may answer many of your questions. Be sure to check out the Copyright Basics link for links to a variety of useful resources.

Another place to visit is this article from the June 24, 2009 Chronicle of Higher Education "Colleges Offer Online Help on Copyright Law for Instructors" which includes a link to The City University of New York’s Baruch College:  Interactive Guide to Using Copyrighted Media in Your Courses

What other important policies and legal issues should I be aware of?

The LEARNING TECHNOLOGY INSTITUTE lists the following when you REQUEST A D2L COURSE SITE -- be sure you are familiar with them!!

Instructors should be fully aware of and adhere to student privacy rights and grading policies as outlined by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. As a reminder, publicly posting grades by any method other than randomly assigned numbers, provided on a one time basis, is not permitted.

It is expected that instructors and developers will abide by copyright laws when making materials accessible via a D2L course site.  See the following links:

   Fair Use Checklist (UA Library)

  Digital Course Content Copyright Info (UA Library)

  Teach Act Checklist (PDF)  (UA Office of the General Counsel)

  Intellectual Property (UA Office of the General Counsel)


 

Where can I find all the information I need about GRADING POLICIES & GRADE FORMS?

See the Office of the Registrar's very helpful Grade Policy page: http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/gradepolicy/index.htm


Where can I find the latest CODE OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY?

A revised Code of Academic Integrity was endorsed on Feb 3, 2009.  This revised Code takes effect for any alleged violations taking place on February 3, 2009 or later and can be found online at:   http://dos.web.arizona.edu/academicintegrity/index.html   Violations taking place on February 2, 2009 or earlier are subject to the previous Code of Academic Integrity.

Additionally, there are new/revised forms for faculty and students to use in this process including new:

       Record of Faculty/Student Conference form
       Sanctions for Multiple Violations form
       Request for Appeal of the Code of Academic Integrity form
       Record of Appeal to Dean of the College form
       Request for Appeal to a University Hearing Board form

These forms are available on the Dean of Students Office home page,
www.dos.web.arizona.edu, under the Quick Links to DOS Forms section. 


What is the policy on the information a course syllabus should contain?

The UA's new  Course Syllabus Policy  (effective summer 2005) can be found at: http://policy.web.arizona.edu/syllabus and lists 15 items that are the minimum you should provide in your course syllabus. 

For faculty preparing General Education course proposals (Tier 1 or Tier 2) a syllabus must be submitted as part of the proposal and it must include some specific information.  The guidelines for this can be found at:  http://gened.arizona.edu/gened/faculty/propose/

 

Where can I find a list of all official Academic Policies?

Go to Academic Policies and Procedures at: http://policy.web.arizona.edu/academic.shtml   This page includes links to all the university-wide academic policies and procedures along with a link to find any updates for the current year.

 

What is the official academic policy on Class Attendance & Administrative Drops?

You should administratively drop students who are on your enrollment list but who don't appear to be in the class or have not been attending for a significant period of time.  This will help you avoid having to give these students who have never appeared grades of "E" at the end of the semester (which can lead to the headache of appeals paperwork down the line).  After the 8th week of classes in Fall/Spring, administrative drops will not be processes.  See the official policy on Class Attendance and Administrative Drops at:
 http://catalog.arizona.edu/2004-05/policies/classatten.htm . This page also includes links to various other policies on grades, withdrawals, deadlines for submitting forms, etc.

 

How do I do an Administrative Drops?

You can get your classlist and do administrative drops online via Webroster during the first 4 weeks of the semester .
Go to:  http://webroster.arizona.edu/  

The deadline for using Webroster for Adminstrative Drops is the last date on which students can:  use WebReg to drop;  DROP without a grade (course will not show on transcript); and change from pass/fail to regular grade or vice versa with instructor approval on Change of Schedule form   This is generally Friday of the 4th week of classes  (Sept 14 in Fall 2007). (Classes that start and end with atypical dates may have different drop deadlines.) 

NOTE: To reinstate a student who was dropped with Webroster, you need to submit a paper Administrative Drop Form  and check the Reinstatement in Class box.  Get the form at:  http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/forms/administrative_drop_form.pdf 

The LTRR Main Office also has hard copies of the Adminstrative Drop/Reinstatement form.  You may also submit the form manually instead of using Webroster to drop a student.  You need to submit one form for each student you drop.

The UA Catalog states the following about administrative drops:
 
Administrative drop is an instructor's option, not an obligation. Instructors are not required to drop students who fail to attend class. Any student who intends to drop or withdraw from a course must do so following drop and withdrawal instructions. Students who are enrolled in a course but fail to attend class will receive an E grade in the course.
 
If you do not administratively drop students who never attend, you must give them an E at the end of the session.
 
Your department may have internal policies regarding administrative drops, as well.

 After the 4th week of classes, the administrative drop column in Webroster will not be available and you will need to use a paper administrative drop form to drop a student and assign either a W grade or an E grade.
 

 

How do students add or drop my course?

You can find ALL the information about Student Registration at:   http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/schedules/general.htm  

Here is the official policy on Drop/ADDs (amended 5/12/08) -- with an update on Intersession  & Summer Session course drops:
http://catalog.arizona.edu/2008-09/policies/dropadd.htm    NEW

Students will be able to automatically add or drop your course via WebReg  for the entire first week of class.  If you don't want them to be able to add your course after the first day without your permission, you must request specifically that automatic adding of your course via WebReg be "blocked" for your class.  Students will then be able to add your course only via the Change of Schedule /Drop-Add  form (which requires your signature).  After the first week of classes, all adds and drops must be processed with the Change of Schedule / Drop-Add form.  Details on Using a Change of Schedule / Drop-Add From  can be found at: http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/registration/changereg/onpaper.htm#get%20form

To put in a request that students not be allowed to add your course via WebReg after the start of classes, contact the person who administrates course scheduling for your course in the offering department.  The University prefers that automatic adds via WebReg  not be blocked, but if you want to have control over who gets added to your course during the first week of classes, this is the way to do it.  (NOTE:  students will usually appear with their Change of Schedule forms in hand.  Click here for a downloadable Change of Schedule / Drop-Add form (pdf) if you need one.)

 

 

NEW What is the new policy on CHANGE OF SCHEDULE (DROP/ADD) FORMS  in short & non-standard terms? ( amended 5/12/08)

The Change of Schedule (Drop/Add) Policy has been amended to address drop deadlines in short and non-standard terms.  The need to specify deadlines
related to courses offered during short and non-standard terms was raised by Undergraduate Council (UGC) members in Spring 2007.  The Registrar submitted
a proposal in September reflecting current practice for setting the deadlines, which was approved by UGC in January 2008, Graduate Council in
March, and Faculty Senate on 5/05/08.  The amended policy is effective in Fall 2008 for all courses taken by undergraduate and graduate students in
all catalogs.  It may be found in the policies section of the 2008-09 General Catalog at the following URL:  
http://catalog.arizona.edu/2008-09/policies/dropadd.htm 

Management of the Policy:

First Deadline to Drop a Course:  The Registrar determines the specific deadline to drop a course with deletion from the record for shorter or non-standard terms using the following formula:  a rounding up of 1 + [number of weeks in the term divided by 4] = end of first business day. For example, in a 5-week Summer Session, the deadline to drop with deletion from the record is the close of business on the third day of classes (1 + 1.25 = 2.25 = day 3).

Second Deadline to Drop a Course:  The specific deadline to drop a course with a grade of "W" or "E" for shorter or non-standard terms is determined using the following formula:  number of class days in the term divided by 2= end of that business day .   For example, in a 5-week Summer Session, the deadline to drop with a grade of "W" or "E" is the close of business at the end of the 12th day of classes (24 class days divided by 2 = 12th day).


Deadlines for Extended Courses:  The first deadline to drop an extended course is set by dividing the number of weeks of the course by 4 (one-quarter of the course term); the second deadline is set by
 dividing the number of weeks by 2 (one half of the course term).  For example, for a course extending 38 weeks, the deadline to drop with deletion from the record is the close of business at the end of week 10 (rounding up 9.5 weeks); the second deadline to drop a course (with a "W" or "E") in this example is the close of business at the end of week 19.

NEW What is the difference between a WITHDRAWAL vs. COMPLETE WITHDRAWAL for a student? (amended 5-12-08)

To help students distinguish between dropping a few courses and completely withdrawing from the University, the Withdrawal policy has been amended. The need to differentiate the drop process from the withdrawal process was brought to the attention of the Undergraduate Council (UGC) in Spring 2007. The Registrar drafted a proposal to clarify which grades appear on the student's permanent record and when complete withdrawals are available.  The proposal was approved by UGC in January 2008, Graduate Council in March, and Faculty Senate on 5/05/08. 

The amended policy is effective for all incoming and continuing undergraduate and graduate students in Fall 2008.  It may be found in the policies section of the 2008-09 General Catalog at the following URL: http://catalog.arizona.edu/2008-09/policies/leavingu.htm#withdrawal    <http://catalog.arizona.edu/2008-09/policies/leavingu.htm> 

Rationale for the Amendment:

 To distinguish the process of dropping courses from that of withdrawing from the University, the word "complete" has been added to "withdrawal" in the title and within the Catalog text.  To clarify when a complete withdrawal results in deletion of courses from the student's record versus a notation on the record, those time periods are clearly defined.  Also added is the fact that a complete withdrawal isn't available in Summer/Winter Sessions or during other non-standard course terms.

 Management of the Policy: 

The Dean of Students oversees withdrawals from the University.  As noted in the General Catalog, the timeline and instructions for students are posted in the current Schedule of Classes, http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/schedule084/withdraw.htm

 

Where can I find information on the FINAL EXAM REGULATIONS?

 See the FINAL EXAMINATION REGULATIONS & INFORMATION  which are spelled out at: http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/schedule054/exams/examrules.htm

The Office of Curriculum & Registration revised the Semester and Final Examination Academic Policy recently for undergraduate students, making two specific changes and a clarification.  The revision allows faculty to reschedule a final exam if it conflicts with the college's pre-commencement ceremony, and eliminates the need for a final exam with courses offered for credit.  The Undergraduate Council approved the policy on March 25, 2003 and the Faculty Senate approved it on May 5, 2003. The amended policy may be found in the General Catalog at  http://catalog.arizona.edu/2004-05/policies/exams.htm.

 

Where can I find information about assigning a grade of INCOMPLETE?  (New)

Here is the official POLICY ON GRADES OF  INCOMPLETE (I) from the Grading Policy Manual: http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/gradepolicy/incomplete.htm

This website describes the university policy on giving the grade of Incomplete and includes a form that was approved by the Faculty Senate in November 2007 that should be used as part of the process on awarding a grade of Incomplete.

It contains a  link to the new Report of Incomplete Grade form. 
[pdf] http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/sites/default/files/Incomplete_Grade_Report_11-21-07.pdf

 

How do I submit a change of grade for a student?

Change of Grade forms are only available for in-person pick up by faculty and staff with photo ID. Students, including student employees, are not permitted to pick up the Change of Grade form.
The department's Main Office also has copies of the Official Change of Grade Form. For any change of grade other than the removal of an Incomplete, the form requires the signature of the Department Head.


 

Where can students find downloadable ONLINE FORMS  from the Office of the Registrar?

Direct them to: http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/RegistrarForms.asp  to get downloaable PDF's for forms such as Change of Schedule (Drop/Add), Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) etc.

 

How do I submit a Student Code of Conduct Complaint online? 

NEW!  The Dean of Students Office recently announced that all students, faculty and staff can submit Student Code of Conduct Complaints electronically.  All complaints submitted electronically must originate from official university email accounts. You can enter the complaint online at: http://dos.web.arizona.edu/uapolicies/index.html

 Entering the complaint electronically is the first step in initiating a formal complaint against a student.  You can enter the written description of the incident, name of accused, date of the incident, location of incident and witness information. 

Any supporting documentation (photos, receipts, emails, etc.) may be submitted in person or mailed to the Dean of Students Office, P.O.Box 210021, Tucson, AZ 85721-0021. A printable copy of the complaint form is also available on the Dean of Students website listed above and may be submitted either in person or via email. Please call 621-3614 or email Veda@email.arizona.edu for more information or questions.

Where can I find out information that will help me ADVISE students?

See the "Information for Advisors" at the Advising Resource Center and Advising Policies & Procedures.  The latter provides lots of guidelines about Gen Ed advising, "double dipping," petitions & grade appeals, plus many other issues that come up.


 

 

Where can I find my own TCE teaching evaluations online?

The TCE evaluations for most courses taught are online at the website of the Assessment and Enrollment Researchhttp://aer.arizona.edu/AER/    Instructors can now obtain all the reports in their TCE history online (in PDF files) via the Instructor Reports link (on the main AER webpage under Evaluation of Teaching).  This is a restricted page for instructors only and the data appearing is linked to you via your UA Net ID and password for access.  It contains comparison plots of each of your courses (over time and with comparison groups), and a variety of other resources and information.    You will receive the hard copies of student written comments via campus mail.  

The Assessment and Enrollment Research Office has an excellent guide on how to interpret your TCE ratings (in PDF format) at: http://aer.arizona.edu/AER/teaching/Guide/TCEGuide.pdf 

 

Where can students find TCE evaluations (The Ratings Report) for any course online?

Students (or anyone with a UA Net ID) can see the TCE results for individual instructors and classes at the Rating Results Report site. The Ratings Results Report shows Teacher-Course Evaluation results for most UA courses taught during the past three years.  It is presented in cooperation with the Associated Students of the University of Arizona (ASUA). These online reports show the raw statistics only, with no comparison or summary data and do not include any written comments. 

 

Is there a FORM I can use to complete my mandatory semester evaluation of my TEACHING ASSISTANTS for the Graduate College?

I've adapted a supervisor's TA evaluation form that the Graduate Interdiciplinary Program (G.I.D.P) office uses for this purpose.  It can be used for any TA or course.  Click HERE to get it.  It's in MS Word format and you can just type in the information, check the appropriate boxes, add comments, and print it out or submit it electronically.

 

How do I construct a Teaching Portfolio?

See my Teaching Portfolio Links for suggestions, examples, and bibliographies

 

What is the timeline for getting courses in the CLASS SCHEDULE in upcoming semesters?

See this helpful link from ROOM & COURSE SCHEDULING:  http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/rcs/ 

 

How do I get a new course approved?

Proposing a New Course   Faculty seeking to establish a new (or temporary) course should do so by working with the staff person assigned to curriculum matters in the department which will be offering the course.  Most of the LTRR courses are offered through the Geosciences Dept, and the person to contact is Sarah Duffy 621-6024.  

See the Office of Curriculum and Registration webpage  and  Room & Course Scheduling for all sorts of additional information related to the course approval process (deadlines, etc.)   Note that the routing process of form and course approval prior to the final deadline can take quite a long time, so be sure to start several months in advance of when you want to teach the course.  For example, to teach a new course in Fall Semester  2007, you should begin the process in January 2007 -- or earlier if you can!

Looking for info on the University's "standard" start and end times for scheduling your class?  See the following link:  http://www.registrar.arizona.edu/rcs/Summer_Schedule/Summer06Schedule/greenbars.htm 

 

When submitting a syllabus to Form Link, how do I copy Syllabus HTML Source Code using Office 2007?

This email from Sandy Beeler <beelers@email.arizona.edu> sent to faculty on 3/20/2008 provides the answer:

The Form Link application relies on the ability of the course initiator to convert a syllabus document to a web page, view and copy the source code then paste into the Form Link form to be routed for approval by various departments/colleges/etc. This allows everyone who views and approves the form to see the syllabus document in a readable format for judging the academic quality of the course material.

Many academic units are now upgrading to MS Office 2007. This means that if you are using Office 2007 you need to change the way you convert your syllabus document to a webpage. So, if you are using Office 2007, use the following method:

1.  Create or open the proposed syllabus document.
2.  Click the [Microsoft Office Button], and then click [Save As] or click [Other Formats].
2.  In the Save as type list, click [Web Page (*.htm;.html*)] format that you want to save the file in. 3.  Click [Save]. 4.  Open the web page that you just saved.
5.  Click the [Page] menu, and then click [View Source].
6.  You can select, copy, and paste the source code into the Form Link syllabus box.

Additionally, make it a habit of reviewing comments in course forms that have been approved including new courses, deletions, and modifications. Approved forms can be found in your "Completed Forms" box. Changes may have been made to the original form material submitted and it will be noted in the comments section. This includes things like effective terms, prerequisites, crosslisting, number change, description edits, etc.
If there is disagreement with the changes noted, please contact me as soon as possible for resolution.

 

How do I get a new GENERAL EDUCATION course (Tier I or II)  approved?

Faculty who wish to develop a new General Education course (Tier I or Tier II level) should start by reviewing the material under Information for Submitting a New Course on the University-wide General Education Committee webpage at: http://w3.arizona.edu/~uge/gened/submit.htmGeneral instructions for all general education course proposals can be found at http://w3.arizona.edu/~uge/gened/proposl.htm which includes a link to the  Course Proposal Cover Sheet .

 

 


Compiled by K.K. Hirschboeck; last updated 2-3-2009