Faculty Resources

• Curriculum Commitee Report
• Curriculum Development Forms
• Final Exam Requirements
• Funding for Research and Creative Activities
• Grading Policies
• Teaching Rersources

• Obligation to Meet Classes
• Retention of Student Work
• Student-Related Faculty Concerns
• Syllabi Requirements
• University Commencement Information
• University Policy Statements

Obligation to Meet Classes

It is our experience that most faculty members are extraordinarily diligent about holding class. In those rare instances when a class session must be cancelled, due to illness or emergency, it is absolutely necessary to notify the Department Chair and the Administrative Support Coordinator as soon as possible. It is not sufficient to notify students via Canvas.

Classes shall be taught as scheduled. The instructor may not shift the meeting time earlier or later than the time published in the schedule, even if 100% of the students agree to the change.

Additional Resources

University Policy Statement 230.010

Retention of Student Work

UPS 320.005 governs university policy in this matter. Normally, student papers or other products originated by the student are returned to them; however, written materials associated with tests or examinations do not have to be returned. It is the student’s right to review a test and to discuss the evaluation of the test with the instructor. Examinations and tests not returned to students are to be kept on file for at least one semester (longer if there is an academic appeal in progress). In the case of a faculty member who will not be on campus the following semester, the materials and grade book should be retained by the department for the requisite period of time.

Student-Related Faculty Concerns

Whenever one works with large numbers of individuals, there are bound to be issues related to behavior, emotional well-being, or conflict. If you experience a problem with a particular student or group of students, you are encouraged to seek advice from your department chair. In addition, you may find the following resources helpful:

Wellness Center

CSUF has an excellent Wellness Center that encompasses the Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), Disability Support Services, Health Services, and TitanWell.  Please visit their individual websites for further information.