WSU Department Qualifications for Adjunct Faculty Status

WSU Department Qualifications for Adjunct Faculty Status

WSU Department:
Design Engineering Technology / WSU Number and Course Listing:
DET 2460: Product Design Fundamentals Using 3D CAD (3 Credit Hrs.)

This form collectively represents a delineation of both USOE and WSU qualifications and requirements for the high school, the instructor(s) and the course itself. In general, during the approval process, the department will take into account the resources of the high school, as well as, the experience and background of the instructor to insure that the integrity of the course is maintained and the students are benefitted. General qualifications and requirements include:

Ø  Possessing a valid secondary teaching certificate, a secondary endorsement in the subject area and the ability to meet “highly qualified standards” consistent with R277-510.

Ø  Being approved by the employing public school district or private institution to participate in the WSU concurrent enrollment program (CEP).

Ø  Meeting or exceeding the specific qualifications and requirements as indicated by the department for adjunct faculty status.

Ø  Maintaining the appropriate facilities and all necessary equipment to sponsor the course.

Where applicable, the WSU department has specified the following instructor, course, and high school requirements that need to be met as part of the approval process.

Categories / Qualifications and requirements specific to the department.
Yes / No / ·  Student Final Project Sample (Graded)
·  Interview w/ department representative or
·  Attend Annual Training for specific track (mechanical)
·  Syllabus (Content to match WSU syllabus)
·  Resume (Evidence of education and work experience)
Paperwork and Other Materials (that need to accompany the request or renewal forms) / X
Equipment/Facilities needed in the High School / X / CAD lab with Solidworks or Inventor
WSU text/ Other Resource Materials Needed / X / Supplemental Resources provided by WSU faculty
WSU Testing Process / X / Comprehensive Final Exam provided by WSU faculty
( H.S. instructor will prepare and administer the tests unless otherwise specified by the department)
WSU Department Training / X / Attendance at the annual mechanical track professional development training held in late spring semester. (If the annual training is missed, the instructor must meet with the WSU CEP department representative at their convenience).
Required Degree(s) and/or
Certification / X / State of Utah teaching certification (Drafting or Engineering Endorsement)
Department Attendance and/or Absenteeism Policy / X / The CE program has a 90% attendance policy. Students must earn a “C” or better for the course to count towards their graduation
Other / X / This is a required course for Design Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering Technology, and Mechanical Engineering Technology majors

NOTE: This document is used to support our NACEP accreditation and meet state requirements.

If the qualifications and requirements are met, please submit the three documents listed immediately below to the concurrent representative along with any additional documents (i.e., examples of tests, etc.), requested by the department in the above table.

1- The Adjunct Faculty Request form. This document is located on the WSU concurrent website at: http://departments.weber.edu/ce/concurrent/school/forms.asp

2- The Approved and Standardized Syllabus. The document is located on the WSU concurrent website at: http://departments.weber.edu/ce/concurrent/school/SyllabusTemplates.asp

3- An updated resume.

WSU Dept. Representative Signature: Megumi Leatherbury

Title: Assistant Professor

Thanks for your interest in Participating in the WSU Concurrent Enrollment Program