intended to provide feedback for faculty on the effectiveness of their classroom instruction, aid in their professional growth and development, and facilitate the improvement of instruction. Student evaluations are conducted fall and spring semesters. Optional evaluations are available in the summer semester or on request. Any supervisor may request an evaluation of any faculty member in their area of responsibility. The purpose of evaluation of adjunct faculty is three-fold: To assist the faculty member, as part of an ongoing faculty development process, to improve instruction by ascertaining strengths as well as areas in need of further attention. To provide the student an opportunity to present evaluations in a constructive and effective manner. To provide the Division Dean with information to use in evaluating and improving instructional quality, course structure and materials, and the determination of future adjunct assignments. This procedure ensures that: 1. The Division Dean or designee monitors adjunct faculty activities and performance related to teaching. Adjunct faculty members have students in each class evaluate instruction using the student evaluation forms. Packets for traditional and live-broadcast courses are provided through the Division Office to the adjunct faculty in accordance with the calendar set by the Academic Affairs Office each semester. Web-based forms are utilized for on-line and/or web-based courses. 2. Student evaluation results are reviewed by the Division Dean and shared with the adjunct faculty member. The Division Dean or designee may also observe the adjunct faculty member’s instruction and make recommendations. 3. Within 30 days of receipt of the results, the Administrative Response to the Evaluation of is forwarded by the Division Dean to the Personnel Office to be filed in the Adjunct Faculty adjunct faculty personnel record. A copy of the adjunct faculty Class member’s member’s from the student evaluations is retained by the division dean in division files for at Summary Sheet least five (5) years. 4. Copies of all evaluation materials are available in the Division Offices and/or the Personnel Office.
intended to provide feedback for faculty on the effectiveness of their classroom instruction, aid in their professional growth and development, and facilitate the improvement of instruction. Student evaluations are conducted fall and spring semesters. Optional evaluations are available in the summer semester or on request. Any supervisor may request an evaluation of any faculty member in their area of responsibility. The purpose of evaluation of adjunct faculty is three-fold: To assist the faculty member, as part of an ongoing faculty development process, to improve instruction by ascertaining strengths as well as areas in need of further attention. To provide the student an opportunity to present evaluations in a constructive and effective manner. To provide the Division Dean with information to use in evaluating and improving instructional quality, course structure and materials, and the determination of future adjunct assignments. This procedure ensures that: 1. The Division Dean or designee monitors adjunct faculty activities and performance related to teaching. Adjunct faculty members have students in each class evaluate instruction using the student evaluation forms. Packets for traditional and live-broadcast courses are provided through the Division Office to the adjunct faculty in accordance with the calendar set by the Academic Affairs Office each semester. Web-based forms are utilized for on-line and/or web-based courses. 2. Student evaluation results are reviewed by the Division Dean and shared with the adjunct faculty member. The Division Dean or designee may also observe the adjunct faculty member’s instruction and make recommendations. 3. Within 30 days of receipt of the results, the Administrative Response to the Evaluation of Adjunct Faculty is forwarded by the Division Dean to the Personnel Office to be filed in the adjunct faculty member’s personnel record. A copy of the adjunct faculty member’s Class Summary Sheet from the student evaluations is retained by the division dean in division files for at least five (5) years. 4. Copies of all evaluation materials are available in the Division Offices and/or the Personnel Office.
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