Instructional Expectations and Support
At the School of Kinesiology, we are dedicated to providing a consistent and reliable in-person learning experience for our students. We deeply value the essential role you play in this mission. We also understand that life can present unexpected challenges. This policy is designed to clearly articulate our expectations while offering a supportive process for unforeseen circumstances.
Instructional Expectation: Adherence to Scheduled Modality
As an adjunct faculty member, your commitment to the published course schedule is crucial for student success and planning. In turn, you are expected to:
- Adhere to the official in-person course instruction modality and schedule published for your course section.
- Meet every scheduled class session promptly at the designated time and location.
- Be present and actively engaged for the entire scheduled class duration.
Your professionalism and reliability in this matter are key to maintaining the high-quality education our students expect.
Process for Requesting Changes or Cancellations
We recognize that circumstances may arise that prevent you from meeting a scheduled session. To ensure continuity for our students, any decision to cancel a class or change the meeting format from in-person to online (synchronous or asynchronous) requires pre-approval from both the Responsible Faculty for the course and the Department Administrator, Debbie Janis ([email protected]).
Instructor Procedure for Requesting a Change (Please Act Promptly):
- Inform Key Contacts: After you anticipate the need to cancel or change a class modality:
- KIN and SMGT instructors should contact the Responsible Faculty for the course and the Department Administrator, Debbie Janis ([email protected]).
- PE instructors should contact Brandi Hoffman and Michael Klecker ([email protected], [email protected]). Note: PE instructors should first look to their peer PE instructors for class coverage.
- Articulate the Rationale: Clearly and briefly explain the reason for the requested change (e.g., illness, family emergency, required professional development). Your well-being is important to us, and clear communication helps us offer the best support.
- Propose a Solution: Outline a specific, immediate plan to ensure instructional continuity. This could be a plan to make up the missed content later or details for a high-quality alternative online assignment or meeting.
Await Confirmation: Do not communicate the change to your students until you have received explicit permission and confirmation of the approved arrangement from the Department Administrator. This step ensures all internal approvals are complete and students receive clear, consistent, and final instructions.
We sincerely appreciate your commitment to professional communication and continuity of instruction. Meeting these expectations is essential to maintaining your adjunct faculty appointment and to helping us uphold a supportive and effective learning environment for everyone.