2014-2015GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

FACULTY AND LECTURER ORIENTATION

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NEW THIS YEAR NEW ZERO-TOLERANCE POLICY ON ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT All instances of proven academic misconduct will be subject to one of the following sanctions:

Deferred Separation: Reflects that a student is clearly in violation of the Code of Academic Conduct, and that any further incidents will likely result in Suspension. However, the student gives up his right to a formal hearing if referred again for any kind of academic misconduct. SJA meets with the student to hear what he/she has to say, reviews all the evidence, and then makes the decision.

Suspension is, obviously, when a student is not permitted to enroll at UC Davis for a period of time. At Davis, Suspensions are always for a minimum of one quarter -- but they can be as long as two years.

Dismissal is when a student is permanently expelled from UC Davis.

RESPONSIBILITY OF STUDENTS Be honest at all times.

Act fairly toward others. For example, do not disrupt or seek an unfair advantage over others by cheating, or by talking or allowing eyes to wander during exams.

Take group as well as individual responsibility for honorable behavior. Collectively, as well as individually, make every effort to prevent and avoid academic misconduct, and report acts of misonduct that you witness.

Do not submit the same work in more than one class. Unless otherwise specified by the instructor, all work submitted to fulfill course requirements must be work done by the student specifically for that course. This means that work submitted for one course cannot be used to satisfy requirements of another course unless the student obtains permission from the instructor.

Unless permitted by the instructor, do not work with others on graded coursework, including in class and take-home tests, papers, or homework assignments. When an instructor specifically informs students that they may collaborate on work required for a course, the extent of the collaboration must not exceed the limits set by the instructor.

Know what plagiarism is and take steps to avoid it. When using the words or ideas of another, even if paraphrased in your own words, you must cite your source. Students who are confused about whether a particular act constitutes plagiarism should consult the instructor who gave the assignment.

Know the rules - ignorance is no defense. Those who violate campus rules regarding academic misconduct are subject to disciplinary sanctions, including suspension and dismissal.

RESPONSIBILITY OF FACULTY• Clearly inform students of course and grading requirements, and of standards of scholarship and conduct to be observed on assignments.

• Use examination and assignment formats that discourage academic misconduct.

• In cooperation with the administration (campus, college and department), try to minimize problems arising from crowded examination conditions. Alternate seating should be provided during examinations when possible.

• Call attention to the Code of Academic Conduct and take other steps to reinforce a sense of honesty and integrity in students.

• Tell students how to report violations of the Code.

• Monitor examinations. A monitor is an individual (instructor, teaching assistant or designated student) who is present in the room during examinations to answer students' questions and to assist students in their efforts to follow the Code of Academic Conduct. A monitor who observes students violating the Code can tell them to cease, record their names, and report them to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. Students cannot be prevented from completing an examination simply because it is suspected that they have cheated.

• Use grades to evaluate academic performance, not as punishment for unethical behavior. Under Academic Senate Regulation 550, a grade of "0" or "F" may be assigned to examinations or assignments on which cheating, plagiarism or any other form of academic dishonesty is admitted or determined to have occurred by proper adjudication. If the student admits or is determined after adjudication to have committed a violation of the Code of Academic Conduct which does not involve dishonesty, the faculty member may assign an appropriate grade penalty for the misconduct.

COURSE PLANNINGCourse DescriptionsSyllabusCourse PrerequisitesTesting out of a core classPlanned class changes and cancellationsCredit for courses: 1 hr of credit = 50 minutes in classLaptops, the internet, and cell phones

SYLLABUS CONSTRUCTION• Instructor name, office hours, and contact information;

• Course title, subject and number; Class dates, times, and locations; Purpose/goals of course;

• Topics to be covered and amount and kind of work required; A schedule of readings, assignments, tests, and due dates;

• Grading criteria and procedures, including weighting of assignments/tests; definition of participation, attendance requirements. NOTE: lack of attendance cannot, by itself be used to fail a student. If attendance is related to a portion of the grade (e.g., class participation), it can affect the grade through that portion of the grade only.

• Course expectations for respectful classroom participation and behavior to enhance student learning;

• Rules regarding plagiarism, appropriate paraphrase, and citation format;

• Guidelines for the amount of collaboration permitted on graded coursework;

• Rules for examinations (e.g., no talking, closed/open-book or notes, no leaving exam room without permission, alternate seating);

• Requirements for obtaining extensions of time (if permitted) and documenting absences; and

• Policies and procedures for requesting re-grading of tests or assignments, if any.

• AACSB LEARNING OBJECTIVES

AACSB ASSURANCE OF LEARNING GOALS http://www.aacsb.edu/

STEP 1:

At the start of each quarter, provide at least three program learning goals for each your course(s). The goals are listed on the website. Use these goals only!

During the course of the quarter, faculty will develop measures to test whether students are achieving the chosen program goal(s). Students will be rated on a “Pass/No Pass” (1 or 0) basis for each goal.

STEP 2:

About two weeks before the end of the quarter, faculty will be sent a spreadsheet template. You need to fill in the data pertaining to each student, the pass/no-pass data. The spreadsheet is due at the end of the quarter along with your grades.

ASSURANCE OF LEARNING GOALS1. Study and apply the principles of leadership.

2. Communicate effectively in oral form.

3. Communicate effectively in written form.

4. Use modern technologies to effectively learn and communicate.

5. Understand group dynamics and become a contributing team member.

6. Understand and appreciate the impact of demographic and cultural diversity.

7. Use team building skills to accomplish group tasks.

8. Appreciate how ethical considerations enter into business decisions.

9. Develop an awareness of ethical issues in an area related to career choice.

10. Recognize problems and opportunities.

11. Be able to critically analyze alternatives.

12. Analyze data and possess proficiency in the use of data.

13. Integrate functional areas of business when analyzing problems.

14. Understand the impact of the international dimension on business decisions.

15. Understand the political, legal, and social environment in which business operates.

STUDENTS WITH DISABILITEIS

Disability academic accommodations Students requesting academic accommodations: The first time a student requests accommodation at UCD, s/he must meet with a Student Disability Center (SDC) counselor two weeks before the start of the quarter to establish eligibility

Every quarter in which an accommodation is requested, the student should:a) submit an online request for accommodation approximately two weeks before the quarter beginsb) contact the instructor to make alternative arrangementsc) create a written agreement with the instructor regarding the specific accommodation logistics

B. Informal accommodations arranged by a student and instructors without SDC authorization are not permitted

STUDENT REGISTRATION PROCEDURES Student Registration Policies: Students register for classes online via our Registration and

Payment system, RaPS. Once registered, students will be listed on your course roster. Students who do not appear on your course rosters are not permitted to attend your class. GSM policy strictly prohibits auditing of courses.

With limited exceptions, non-GSM graduate students may be given permission to enroll in full-time elective courses. Students inquiring should be directed to the GSM Registrar.

Cross-Registration Policy: The GSM allows students to cross-register in courses outside their home campus based on availability (i.e. a full-time student may enroll in a Sacramento/Bay Area course or vice versa). Students with questions should be directed to the GSM Registrar.

Independent Study: A student may design a course of independent study (299/499) and approach you as a faculty member to sponsor the project. GSM policy does not permit visiting faculty or lecturers to supervise independent studies projects. For such requests, please refer students to a faculty member or the Graduate Advisor.

Waitlisted Students: Once a course is full, students who register for that class will be automatically added to the waitlist. The only way to be added into a course once it is full, is through the waitlist. Registered students will need to drop the course in order for a waitlisted student to be added. Waitlist questions can be directed to the Academic and Student Services staff.

Add/Drop: Students must use the RaPS course registration system to add or drop

EXAM NORMS AND RULES

Proctoring:Staff are not allowed to proctor examsStaff may hand out and collect make-up exams, but are not expected to sit in the exam room or answer any questions during the exam

Final Exams : Not required by UC Davis Academic Senate Rules If given, they are assigned a time during finals week Exam times listed in RaPS

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CLASS ETIQUETTE AND LAPTOPS

UNEXPECTED EMERGENCIESMissed ClassesMake-ups

Always call your program manager if you are going to be late or miss a scheduled class section.

It is preferred that cancelled classes due to faculty absence be made up in some fashion.

COURSE GRADING & EVALUATIONS1. Grading norms and rules

GSM Course Grading Standards (same for both core and elective courses) Standards for grades awarded in GSM courses are as follows: A+, A premium grade, awarded in rare instances when a student has performed far above the standard expected for a class. A, A-: Awarded to students for outstanding performance, well above the standard for completion of the class. B+, B: Awarded to students who have fully met all the requirements of the class. B- and lower: Given to students whose performance in a class has been deficient. B- indicates deficiencies but a basic understanding of class material. Grades of C+ and lower indicate serious deficiencies in performance. These grades are given on an absolute basis, with no specific proportion expected.

2. Grade submission

3. Online course evaluations

4. AACSB final submissions

INSTRUCTIONAL RESOURCES1. Syllabi, Textbooks & Textpaks

2. SmartSite and access

3. Instructional Support (reproductions, Process for returning materials to students, etc.)

4. Technology support

5. Guest speakers

RESOURCES1. GSM online faculty resource webpages

2. Student Disability Center – Information for Faculty on Accommodating Students with Disabilities

3. Online resources from the library

4. Associate Dean Kim Elsbach

5. Academic Operations and Planning (AcOpP)

6. Project and Instructional Resources (PIRO) – instructional@gsm.ucdavis.edu

7. UCD Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (cetl@ucdavis.edu or 530-752-6050)

8. RAPS