| Faculty Responsibilities
The faculty assigned to teach classes in
the Academy for the Study of Aids in Culture are expected to participate
cooperatively with students, colleagues, and administrators in the
formulation and maintenance of the collective social and academic standard
of both the Academy and their respective institutions. It is expected that
the faculty will demonstrate the qualities of character, scholarship, and
conduct commensurate with the standards established for the our Program.
To assist in maintaining an atmosphere for
standards of academic quality, the Academy faculty are specifically
expected to:
1. Participate fully in all aspects of the
MCTS activities, especially in those connected with courses.
2. Maintain a full schedule of classes and
activities for each course equal to or exceeding academic standards set
for the course on the home campus.
3. Develop and utilize teaching strategies
that encourage original work and reduce potential problems with academic
honesty.
4. Provide students with written
information regarding course syllabi, academic honesty, academic
standards, class activities, and grading´practices in the beginning
sessions of each class. Syllabi and policy statements must be handed to
the students and Faculty Director by the end of the first day of class.
5. Encourage consistent and regular
attendance at all scheduled class meetings and class activities. Absentees
should be reported to the Faculty Director or Faculty Ombudsmann.
6. Attend all Academy faculty meetings
where schedules, activities, and policies are established through careful
coordination.
7. Cooperate with students who experience
special and legitimate problems resulting in the necessity of making up
missed class assignments.
8. Acknowledge that the administrative
authority for the Academy Program has been delegated to the On-Site and
Faculty Directors who serve as the program supervisors for that enrollment
period.
9. Seek to incorporate as many activities
as possible to enhance each course being taught in the Mexican setting (ie.
field trips).
10. Devote some time to individual
professional development while in Mexico.
11. Actively participate in the recruitment
and orientation of students for the Academy Program.
12. Realize that the design of the Academy
provides many opportunities but also has restrictions and limitations.
Faculty must adopt an attitude of cooperation and flexibility to
contribute to a successful experience for all (ie. field trips).
13. To submit final grades in a reasonable
and timely manner after the last class period.
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