17 Classroom and Instructor Responsibilities

Each faculty member’s primary responsibility is to facilitate student learning in a given subject area.  Fulfilling this responsibility requires that the adjunct faculty member accomplish the following summarized, specific responsibilities during the scheduled course:

1. One week prior to the start of classes, the current syllabi will be posted in Blackboard to ensure early dissemination of all written policies and procedures regarding the classroom, attendance, and grading.
2. Maintain accurate and timely student records on the Blackboard grade book.  Faculty should have assessments at a minimum every two weeks.
3. Monitor student attendance and record attendance. Ellucian Colleague provides attendance logs in the portal located at aggiesonline.mscok.edu/
4. Provide instructor contact information that includes more than one line of communication for the students to contact faculty members.
5. Respond to student inquiries within 48 hours.
6. Use all selected textbooks and supplemental materials.
7.  The course syllabus must include all written policies and procedures regarding classroom, attendance, and grading.
8. Use the approved program/course syllabus/blackboard shell.  The syllabus for every class must be posted on Blackboard and saved in the repository on the commons drive.
9.  Submit No-Show rosters by the deadline given by Registration or every course.  An early assessment or discussion board must be required in online classes to identify student attendance.
10. Comply with the College’s educational philosophy and instructional methods.
11. Comply with all college policies and procedures.
12. The last date of attendance must be provided on add/drop forms for administrative withdrawals.
13. Keep the Chair informed of any problems concerning the success of the class.
14. Meet all classes up to and including the final day of the course. The instructor should begin and end the class at the scheduled time.  Late starts and/or early dismissal of classes are not acceptable.
15. Administer and/or complete all forms required by the college in a timely manner.
16. Encourage students to complete course evaluations and refrain from using unauthorized evaluations.
17. Check with the Library to determine the availability of all learning materials, which are referenced in the syllabus. Notify the Library and Vice President of Academic Affairs of any missing materials.
18. Instructor Absences – As soon as a faculty member is aware that an emergency or illness will require an absence, the  Chair is to be notified. The faculty member must arrange for coverage of missed class meetings and notify the Chair about those arrangements.
19. Enforce College policies prohibiting the use or consumption of alcohol, illegal drugs, and tobacco.
20. Ensure that classrooms are left clean and orderly for the people who use the room afterward.
21. Ensure that only enrolled students and their interpreters are permitted in the classroom. This means children and guests are not allowed to attend.
22. Inform the  Chair of other employment within or outside Murray State College.