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Understanding College Faculty: Expectations, Responsibilities, and Building Relationships

College faculty differ significantly from high school teachers, focusing primarily on specific fields and conducting advanced research. They hold terminal degrees like Ph.D. or M.D. and require students to be serious about their education. Faculty members engage in research, attend meetings, and are involved in community service while teaching a limited number of classes. Building a good relationship with faculty is essential; students should show respect, demonstrate interest, and communicate effectively. Understanding these dynamics is crucial for academic success.

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Understanding College Faculty: Expectations, Responsibilities, and Building Relationships

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  1. COLLEGE FACULTY Who ARE These People?

  2. Different from H.S. teachers: • VERY narrowly focused on ONE aspect of ONE field • Must have an advanced degree • Interested in your MIND, not your social/emotional development • Expect you to be a serious adult who is eager to learn • Under a LOT of pressure • Teach as a small part of their assigned responsibilities

  3. What Is a Terminal Degree? The highest ACADEMIC degree attainable in a particular field Earns the title “Doctor” Up to 7 years of study

  4. Some Terminal Degrees • M.D. - Doctor of Medicine • D.V.M. - Doctor of Veterinary Medicine • J.D. - Doctor of Jurisprudence • Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy (in a certain field--Biology, English, Economics, etc.) • Ed.D. - Doctor of Education • D.D. - Doctor of Divinity

  5. RESPONSIBILITIES • Push the edges of knowledge • Do SERIOUS, often experimental, research & get it PUBLISHED • Attend and present at meetings of respected professional organizations • Perform campus service • Volunteer in local community • Seek and productively USE grant money and/or other funding • Teach 2 or 3 classes and act as advisor to majors in the field

  6. A Dozen Ways to Annoy Your Professor #12. Contact professor with an email address containing suggestive or “cute” words or phrases. #11. Interrupt others, hog conversation, sleep in class.

  7. A Dozen Ways to Annoy Your Professor #10. Send him/her a rude, complaining, poorly written, or anonymous email message. #9. Talk, text, skype, twitter, or pass notes in class. #8. Ask questions that are answered in the syllabus or assignment schedule.

  8. A Dozen Ways to Annoy Your Professor #7. Arrive late to class, let door SLAM behind you, and make noise getting settled. Then ask people around you what has been said so far and can you borrow a pencil.

  9. A Dozen Ways to Annoy Your Professor #6. Complain indignantly about a grade saying, “This can’t be right--I am an ‘A’ student.” #5. Never ask questions in class and then, on course evaluation, write that the instructor did not cover the material.

  10. A Dozen Ways to Annoy Your Professor #4. After final grades are posted, ask your professor to change your grade because you badly need a higher GPA. #3. Make an appointment with your instructor and then arrive late or don’t show up.

  11. A Dozen Ways to Annoy Your Professor #2. Make comments that are hurtful to a classmate or to any group of people.

  12. A Dozen Ways to Annoy Your Professor #1. LIE, CHEAT, orPLAGIARIZE

  13. Getting Along with Faculty Establishing a Relationship • Use appropriate title. • Always introduce yourself. • Talk often with faculty before/after class or during office hours. • Demonstrate curiosity about the subject. • Ask for help if you need it. • Seek career advice.

  14. Getting Along with Faculty Classroom Etiquette • Be prepared for class. • Attend regularly and ON TIME. • Demonstrate interest in subject. • Pay attention. • Ask thoughtful, tactful questions. • Dress appropriately.

  15. Getting Along with Faculty Quality of Work • Follow assignment instructions. • Turn in completed work. • Be familiar with syllabus and DUE DATES. • List ALL references you use. • Do your own work. • Give yourself enough time to do assignments WELL.

  16. Getting Along with Faculty • Summary: --In all instances, behave as if your professors and your courses were part of a PAID POSITION you NEED in order to advance in your career.

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