Section 9.3

FACULTY-STUDENT RELATIONS

The Charter affirms that the primary responsibility for the classroom environment rests with the instructor and acknowledges that membership in the academic profession carries with it special responsibilities. The following statements describing faculty-student relations are an accepted part of a faculty member's responsibilities as teacher-scholars:

• A faculty member is responsible for conducting his/her assigned course in conformity with the format and content of the course description as approved by existing college and university committees.
• A faculty member must be free, within understood limits, to select and present material in the way s/he deems best.
• A faculty member should, at the beginning of each academic term, inform his/her class in writing about the course in reasonably full detail so that students will know: a) the intent and expectations of the course, b) the number, frequency, and weighting of examinations, c) the basis for assigning grades, and d) all other course related requirements (e.g., attendance policy, "incompletes," etc.).
• A faculty member is responsible for meeting assigned classes at approved and published times and places.
• A faculty member should inform, in advance, the department chair when he/she or the assistant under his/her supervision is unable to meet a class.
• A faculty member is required to hold final examinations at published times and places in accordance with the final examination schedule. It is strongly recommended that neither major exams nor projects be scheduled during the last week of the term.
• A faculty member should assign grades in accordance with an appropriate grading standard and on the basis of clearly announced criteria.
• A faculty member is expected to provide sufficient and appropriate regular meeting times in his/her office for students who may have need of individual counseling regarding progress in the class and the understanding of course material.
• A faculty member may not allow for special preferences regarding course expectations and grades to be given to individual students unless all students in the class are given the same opportunity.
• A faculty member should keep the department chair informed about incidents involving any intimidation or interference on the part of students with the conduct of classes.

STUDENT EXPECTATIONS

What students can expect of the faculty of the College of Business:

• Communication – Students can expect faculty to clearly describe specific expected behavior, course policies, due dates of assignments, the criteria on which they will be graded, and any changes to the course.
• Preparation and Organization – Students can expect faculty to be well-prepared for class activities, and maintain sufficient organization for the functionality of the course.
• Feedback – Students can expect faculty to provide feedback, either through reasonably prompt graded assignments, or written and oral comments.
• Expertise - Students can expect faculty to be well-qualified and passionate about the subject they teach, and to provide real-world applications of material when appropriate.
• Accessibility – Students can expect faculty to hold regular office hours, and to reply to email and discussion boards within a few days’ time. Faculty will try to learn student names, and will generally be cordial to students outside the classroom.
• Respect – Students can expect the faculty to respect their privacy, and to avoid denigrating the student when circumstances cause the student’s performance to be less than optimal.

FACULTY EXPECTATIONS

What the faculty of the College of Business expect of its students:

• Attendance - Students are expected to consistently attend class, arrive to class on time, stay for the entire class, and to let instructors know when this will not be the case.
• Preparation - Students are expected to put in the necessary work outside of class (reading, watching video, practice problems) to be prepared for class.
• Participation – Students are expected to contribute regularly and meaningfully, as the course structure allows.
• Academic Honesty - Students are expected to be aware of and uphold the BGSU Academic Code of Conduct.
• Professional Etiquette/Manners - Students are expected to behave in a manner that enhances the learning or skill development of themselves and others.
• Engagement – Students are expected to be actively involved outside of the classroom (community service, extracurricular clubs, internships), in order to discover and nurture their passion.

NOTE: Individual departments may wish to add to these statements on faculty-student relations. Every effort, however, should be made to exclude provisions that set standards or norms for behavior of faculty as citizens of a community or that would attempt to govern individual preferences and private behavior that do not affect campus or classroom activities. See the Academic Charter Part B: Division I Faculty Handbook for additional statements.

Last Updated: 4/18