II.C.1.c. Responsibilities
Faculty are expected to:
- send textbook selections to the WBU bookstore by eight weeks prior to the beginning of the term.
- submit syllabi for upcoming courses by four weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Syllabi must conform to the standards stated in the academic catalog (p. 77).
- prepare course materials by four weeks prior to the beginning of the term. Courses posted on Blackboard need to be posted by two weeks prior to the term. Coursework must meet the minimum standards for online courses (see section III.G.)
- provide the passwords and other information necessary for exams to be proctored.
- maintain communication with students and notify the Virtual Campus of significant lack of participation prior to the Census Date (last day to withdraw without penalty).
- sign and return "Confirmation of Teaching Appointment" forms by the fifth week of class.
- turn in grades via email no later than two business days following the last day of the term.
- turn in signed official grade reports no later than two weeks following the last day of the term.
The Virtual Campus is expected to:
- maintain a web site announcing course schedules, providing contact information, and giving links to useful information.
- contact faculty regarding teaching at least three months prior to the beginning of the term.
- insure that faculty have the resources necessary for the course.
- set up courses in Blackboard for those faculty so requesting two months prior to the beginning of the term.
- facilitate the use of Blackboard for those instructors who use it.
- provide "Confirmation of Teaching Appointment" forms the week of Census Date.
- notify faculty of students who have dropped the course.
- supply change of grade slips for teachers not associated with a physical campus.
- supply official grade report forms to faculty one week prior to the end of the term.
- forward list of graduating seniors to faculty.
- turn in grades for online courses.
- turn in pay authorizations early enough for faculty to be paid on the first payday following the end of the term.