Primary Faculty Responsibilities Appraisal Form

February 18th, 2013/Draft 6 +JRM

Primary Faculty Responsibilities Appraisal Form:

TEACHING:(THIS IS A CATEGORY)

1. Develops and updates course syllabi that contain the required elements in the CSN Syllabus Policy, including items such as the course objectives, outcomes and a clear description of grading.(THESE ITEMS ARE NOWREFERRED TO AS STANDARDS)

Evaluation Data Sources:Self, Chair

Non exhaustive list of criteria for exceptional performance:(THESE ITEMS ARE NOW REFERRED TO AS CRITERIA)

• Syllabus has all the applicable elements as indicated in CSN Syllabus Policy
• Syllabus lists course objectives
• Syllabus lists learning outcomes
• Syllabus has a clear description of grading
• Syllabus is clear, relevant and easy to read

1. Develops and/or updates course materials that correspond to the catalog description and student learning outcomes.

Evaluation Data Sources: Self, Chair

Non exhaustive list of criteria forExceptional Performance:

• Course materials are current and reflect knowledge of best practices in the field
• Course materials are developed and updated so that they correspond to the catalog description and student learning outcomes
• Course materials demonstrate a variety of teaching strategies
• Creates objective assessment tools which measure the student’s attainment of course objectives.

1. Maintains current required certifications, levels of knowledge and proficiencies in course content.

Evaluation Data Sources: Self, Chair

Non exhaustive list of criteria for Exceptional Performance:

• Maintains required certifications.
• Maintains and improves course content knowledge and proficiencies.

1. Encourages students’ engagement and participation.

Evaluation Data Sources: Self, Student, Classroom Observation,

Non exhaustive list of criteria for Exceptional Performance:

• Encourages class discussions
• Engages students with questions
• Uses both individual and group projects and presentations if appropriate
• Creates an environment where students feel respected, valued and encouraged to share diverse viewpoints
• Learns students’ names and encourages them to learn and use one another’s names
• Responds appropriately to student’s questions and challenges within the instructional environment
• Assures frequent student-faculty professional contact in and out of classes

1. Class content is organized and well presented.

Evaluation Data Sources: Self, Student, Classroom Observation

Non exhaustive list of criteria for Exceptional Performance:

• Class content is organized and well-presented
• Uses multiple techniques to present material
• Uses ongoing summary and review techniques to ensure student understanding
• Pacing of material is appropriate for student comprehension
• Utilizes current and up to date information and examples in class
• Incorporates the use of technology to teach
• Uses time efficiently and effectively
• Presents material as identified in the course description in accordance with the learning outcomes

1. Provides and explains the course syllabus, procedures and policies, including grading, to students.

Evaluation Data Sources: Student, Self, Classroom Observation

Non exhaustive list of criteria forexceptional performance:

• Assess student understanding of course policies, procedures and syllabus
• Sets aside time to have in depth discussions of syllabus, policies and procedures
• Makes syllabus and all relevant policies available in electronic format within the first week of classes
• Holds a question/answer session during the first week devoted to addressing all student’s questions and concerns in relation to policies and procedures
• Creates and uses an online forum to address concerns/questions about policies and procedures with students

1. Responds to all student inquiries in a timely and respectful manner.

Evaluation Data Sources: Student, Self, Chair

Non exhaustive list of criteria for exceptional performance:

• Announce office hours and keep them faithfully
• Offers students help when they need it rather than according to a schedule

1. Provides constructive and timely feedback on assessments and course work.

Evaluation Data Sources: Self,Student

Non exhaustive list of criteria for exceptional performance:

• Within a week, graded assessments and other course work with are returned to students with feedback
• Students are given frequent opportunities to receive and perform suggestions for improvement
• Keeps current and accurate records of student progress
• Periodically provides students with their performance of the required course work.
• Students can always check their accumulative performance at any time during the course.
• Explains to students how to understand the provided information on their accumulative performance at any point in the course.
• Submits grades in conformity with college deadlines.

1. Makes prior arrangements for textbooks, technology, library materials, duplicating, etc. so equipment and materials are available when needed.

Evaluation Data Sources: Self appraisal, Supervisor appraisal

Non exhaustive list of criteria for exceptional performance:

• Always submits support technology requests that account for new versions.
• Requests for photocopies are always timely and in accordance with CSN policies/procedures.
• Requests for library materials are always timely.

STUDENT ADVISING: (CATEGORY)

1. Advising students enrolled in the instructor’s classes on those matters which relate to: supplemental reading or experience opportunities for further understanding of the subject area; the types of services and assistance that are available to students who are failing to make satisfactory progress; additional courses that might be taken by the student in the subject area or in related subject areas. (STANDARD)

Evaluation Data Sources: Self

Non exhaustive list of criteria for exceptional performance: We are going to take the language from the job description and add that here.

CURRICULA DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION:(CATEGORY)

1. Researching and recommending the revision, deletion or addition of programs and courses to reflect the changes occurring within the subject area; participating in evaluation of curricula and instruction; participation in the evaluation of instructional takeout materials; evaluating and recommending catalog revisions; participating in college accreditation processes. (STANDARD)

Evaluation Data Sources: Self, Chair

Non exhaustive list of criteria for exceptional performance: We are going to take the language from the job description and add that here.