Getting Started in the Classroom and Interacting With UMUC Students

1. Getting Started in the Classroom andInteracting With UMUC Students Kevin Michel Collegiate Professor Business & Management Studies

2. Getting Started/ Getting Ready • Learn important dates • Learn undergraduate faculty guidelines • Prepare syllabus • Prepare online classroom • Check IFIS • Check books & materials • Check FDES web site • Learn other expectations & procedures

3. Semester Start and End Dates Summer 2005 May 31 – Aug 21 • Term I: May 31 – Jul 11 • Term II: Jul 12 – Aug 21

4. Holidays: Face-to-Face Classes • Independence Day • July 2 - 4 Please do not schedule any deliverables or exams during holiday periods

5. Holidays: Online Classes • None are observed due to weekly course schedule Please do not schedule any major deliverables or exams near f2f holiday periods

6. Late Registration Late Registration Ends the day before the Semester Start Date Summer & Term I – Ends May 30 Term II – Ends Jul 11

7. Access to Online Classrooms Students have access to their online classrooms (including web-enhanced f2f) beginning on the following dates: • Summer &Term I: May 24 • Term II: Jul 5

8. Before the Semester Starts… • Become familiar with the Undergraduate Faculty Handbook (available online only at www.umuc.edu/faculty) • Prepare your syllabus using the Syllabus Checklist (obtained from your Academic Director) • Prepare your online classroom (applies to ALL classes)

10. Check & Verify Through IFIS… • Contact information • Class list • Course textbooks & materials • Enter your bio

11. Login through http://www.umuc.edu/faculty/ Change of Address / Phone / E-mail Class List Course Materials DE Final Exam Electronic Grade Roll Electronic Grade Change/Missing Grade Guide to Writing and Research Identify At Risk Students Makeup Exams Requests Prior Learning Evaluator Prior Learning Instructor Submit/Revise Biography UMUC Speakers' Bureau questionnaire IFIS

12. Check the FDES Web Site http://www.umuc.edu/fdes/ Familiarize yourself with FDES services and contact points on this site Faculty calendar, academic calendar & DE weekly calendar Includes paydates

14. “Getting Started” Loose Ends … • Check-in with your regional/military site coordinator • Payroll, direct deposit, supplemental retirement forms • UMUC online bookstore http://www.umuc.edu/bookstore

15. “Getting Started” Loose Ends … Concerns & Questions • Check the Faculty Guide • http://www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/fdes/facultyguide.html • Contact your Academic Director

16. Interacting With the UMUC Student • Adult learners bring a plethora of experiences. • Adult learners are highly motivated. • Adult learners tie their education into their career mobility (promotions). • Adult learners are lifelong learners.

17. Open University Students • Students come to us with a variety of skills and abilities. • Faculty will encounter students facing language and quantitative challenges, as well as learning disabilities. • Be prepared to refer students for appropriate assistance. • Refer to UMUC’s resources in your syllabus.

18. Faculty and Student Policies • Become familiar with UMUC's faculty policies at www.umuc.edu/policy/facultyhome. shtml • Special Situation Withdrawal/Refund Policy • Become familiar with UMUC’s Student Code of Civility atwww.umuc.edu/students/civility.html

19. Course Evaluations Online classes • Online evaluations are posted (as a “pop-up” in each class) 3 wks before the end of the semester • Students are given 3 prompts to complete an evaluation before being locked out of the course • If locked out, students must contact WebTycho Support

20. Course Evaluations Face-to-face classes • Paper evaluations are sent to all faculty 4 wks before the end of the semester --If not received, call Research & Evaluation @ 240-582-2755 • Faculty must read and follow all instructions about distributing and returning completed evaluation forms (within one week after the Semester or Term ends.)

21. Final Exams / Activities Face-to-face classes A proctored graded activity must be administered by faculty in the classroom during the last weeks of the semester.

22. Final Exams / Activities Online classes- I • A proctoredfinal exam is required for ALL online classes. • Students must register through ISIS online for an exam site & date during specified period: • May 24 – Jul 1

23. Final Exams / Activities Online classes - II • Faculty must submit their exams according to FDES instructions and deadlines: • Jun 3 – Jun 16

24. Final Exams / Activities Online classes - III • Students must sit for their exams according to FDES instructions and deadlines: Final Exam Period: • Aug 15 - 21

25. Submit Your Online Exams Through IFIS Change of Address / Phone / E-mail Class List Course Materials DE Final Exam Electronic Grade Roll Electronic Grade Change/Missing Grade Guide to Writing and Research Identify At Risk Students Makeup Exams Requests Prior Learning Evaluator Prior Learning Instructor Submit/Revise Biography UMUC Speakers' Bureau questionnaire

26. Student Focus - Grade of Incomplete • The grade of Incomplete (“I”) is given only in exceptional situations. Note that 60% of the coursework must be completed with a grade of C or better, and the student must request an Incomplete. • The instructor has the final decision to grant or deny the grade of Incomplete even if the student meets the above criteria.

27. Student Focus - Grade of Incomplete • If an Incomplete grade is given, the student has up to 4 months to complete final work or the grade will convert to an F. (The instructor determines the deadline within that 4 months) • The 4 month limit was a change, effective in the Fall 04 Semester

28. Incomplete Grade Contract Form At http:www.umuc.edu/fdes/incomplete_agreement

29. Student Focus - Grade of FN • The grade of FN is assigned when the student fails to participate in course assignments and activities but has not officially withdrawn from the class.

30. Resources for Avoiding Plagiarism • Library Research Skills Tutorial www.umuc.edu/library/tutor/mod2.html • Virtual Academic Integrity Laboratory www.umuc.edu/distance/odell/cip/vail/ home.html • Online Writing Center Tutorialwww.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ewp_writingcenter/modules/plagiarism/start.html

31. Academic Integrity • All cases of academic dishonesty are taken seriously. • Discuss possible cases with your Academic Director

32. Academic Integrity • Plagiarism Detection Service http://www.turnitin.com (passwords distributed by Library Services) • If you have questions, contact Shawna Acker in the Dean’s Office at sacker@umuc.edu

33. Faculty Do Not …. • Grant waivers to get into a course • Grant non-registered students admittance to a course after the student has been attending the course for a few weeks • Take on student advising or providing accommodations as a responsibility

34. Additional Student Support • Student Success Center www.umuc.edu/studserv/ugp_ss/ advising.html • Effective Writing Center www.umuc.edu/prog/ugp/ ewp_writingcenter/wc_home.html • Student Handbook www.umuc.edu/studserv/handbook/ handbook.shtml

35. Special Situation Withdrawal Policies http://www.umuc.edu/studserv/special_withdraw_refund.html

36. University Closings • www.umuc.edu/weather • 301-YUK-SNOW or • 301-985-SNOW or • 301-985-7669 • Web-Enhanced Class Sites

37. Only the best are hired at UMUC!