Handbook-Dance Faculty 2014

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MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE

DANCE DIVISION

FACULTY HANDBOOK

Welcome to the Department of Theatre and Dance. The information and policies provided in the

faculty handbook will help you to carry out your responsibilities in the Dance Division. Please

read this document carefully. It is also recommended that all new in-coming faculty members

familiarize themselves with theDance Division Student Handbookand the Dance Division

yearly calendar.

In addition, theMontclair StateUniversity Faculty Handbook, the University Student Handbook

which also includes the University Code of Conductwill provide valuable information with

regard to the policies and procedures followed at the University. These can be accessed through

the Universitys web site home page which has multiple links to valuable employee information.

Montclair State University is a liberal arts institution within the State of New Jersey.

MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY

For 100 years, the history of Montclair State has been one of growth and distinction. There areapproximately 17,500 students at the undergraduate and graduate levels. MSU provides 300

majors, minors, concentrations and certificate programs within six schools and colleges. MSU is

just 14 miles away from New York City. The 246-acre campus boasts excellent academic and

recreational facilities and an exciting calendar of events and performances by students and

professionals. Montclair States Mission Statement and Strategic Plan reflect the Universitys

expanded role in and ongoing commitment to educating the students of New Jersey, conducting

research, and serving our local and wider communities.

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The College of the Arts is comprised of the following: The Cali School of Music, The

Department of Art and Design, The Department of Broadcasting, The Department of

Communication Studies, and The Department of Theatre and Dance.

College of the Arts Mission Statement:

As a professional college within the framework of a multifaceted liberal arts university,

the College of the Arts (CART) dedicates itself to providing a quality professional

education in the fine, applied, and performing arts as well as communication and media

arts. Furthermore, the College is committed to addressing the broader arts and

communication needs of our constituent communities and to drawing from those

communities the support needed as a college pursuing excellence in the arts and

communication. We will endeavor to make our academic environment highly disciplined

and competitive, yet intimate and nurturing, while our faculty and staff will provide an

environment fostering professionalism, creativity, and individual achievement. As a

University with a distinguished history in the New Jersey System of Higher Education,

Montclair State University is committed to the highest standards in teaching and research,

and we, as a college, to the development of the creative arts and communication. (From

CART Strategic Plan, 2009-2010)

DEPARTMENT OF THEATRE AND DANCE

Departmental Mission Statement:

The Department of Theatre and Dance is passionately committed to melding intensive training inperformance and production with a strong foundation in critical analysis as well as the study ofsocial and historical contexts. Our classrooms, shops, rehearsal halls and stages are thelaboratories where students participate collectively and individually in this exciting and vitalsynergy.

Our faculty and guest artists challenge and nurture students in their continuous development ascreative, confident practitioners within the ever-changing worlds of theatre and dance.Committed students will emerge with a deep awareness of themselves as unique artists; the skillsnecessary to work in their specific fields; and an understanding of the essential function of thearts within a global society. (May, 2009)

Department of Theatre and Dance degree programs

The Department of Theatre and Dance is comprised of six undergraduate degree programs;

B.F.A. Acting, B.F.A. Dance, B.A. in Dance Education, B.F.A. Musical Theatre, B.F.A.

Production/Design, , and B.A. Theatre Studies. Graduate programs include; M.A. Arts

Management, M.S. Production/Stage Management, M.A. Theatre Studies.

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CENTER OF PEDAGOGY

Montclair State University was the first university in the nation to create a formal structure in

which faculty from arts and sciences, education and the public schools -- what we call the

Tripartite -- are equally involved in the ongoing work of teacher education. Anyone who is

involved in the education of educators is a member of the Center of Pedagogy. Policies and

practices are established by collaborative groups with equal representation from all parts of the

Tripartite.

The Center of Pedagogy is charged with initiating and coordinating all aspects of teacher

education. Most important, however, is that our work is informed by the belief that public

education is critical to creating and sustaining a political and social democracy. We believe that

schools, universities, and communities must engage in simultaneous and collaborative renewal in

order to make our vision of education for social justice a reality.

Under the umbrella of the Center of Pedagogy you will find a number of programs and offices

including the Montclair State University Network for Educational Renewal, Agenda for

Education in a Democracy, Advocacy Center, Office of Admissions and Retention, Ed.D. in

Pedagogy, Fieldwork Department, Children's Center, Urban Teaching Academy, New Jersey

Consortium for Urban Education, and ADP Center.

The Center of Pedagogy also coordinates the Policy Committee, which is the oversight body for

policy and curriculum for undergraduate and graduate certification programs. The Center

regularly charges task forces to study and make recommendations about pressing issues such as

teaching for equity and diversity, inclusive education, professional development school

partnerships, and redesigning the professional sequence for preparation programs.

Center of Pedagogy Mission Statement

The mission of the Center of Pedagogy is the continuing development of educators who

promote students' critical thinking and learning and develop their competence to

participate actively and productively in democratic communities. The Center's members

recognize their roles and moral responsibilities in the enculturation of students into our

emerging political and social democracy. The Center provides a vehicle for collaboration

in an environment where all members can participate as equals. The Center of Pedagogy

facilitates the ongoing simultaneous renewal of the education of educators and the

educational programs of the university and the public schools. The Center encourages a

wide range of scholarship, especially the scholarship of pedagogy and of application.Portrait of a Teacher

The centerpiece of all of our work is a document called the Portrait of a Teacher, shown below.

Composed by faculty from the university and the schools, the Portrait is a set of statements that

embody our vision of an educator. We use the portrait to inform admission into all of our

programs, assessment of student teaching, and professional development for teachers. First

developed in 1996, the Portrait has undergone several revisions. It was recently revised to align

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with our institutional standards. These standards were created in 2003 and align with the

National Council for Accreditation of (NCATE) standards.

The Montclair State University community is committed to the continuing development of

teachers who exemplify the character, dispositions and habits of mind reflected in this portrait.

They:

1. Have expert knowledge of the disciplines they will teach and can use various strategies,

including media and technology, for creating learning experiences that make the subject

matter accessible and meaningful to all students.

2. Understand how children and adolescents learn and develop in a variety of school, family

and community contexts, and can provide learning opportunities that support their

students' intellectual, social, and personal development.

3. Understand the practice of culturally responsive teaching. They understand that children

bring varied talents, strengths, and perspectives to learning; have skills for learning about

the diverse students they teach; and use knowledge of students and their lives to design

and carry out instruction that builds on students' individual and cultural strengths.

4. Plan instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, students, families, communities,

and curriculum goals and standards; and take into account issues of class, gender, race,

ethnicity, language, sexual orientation, age, and special needs in designing instruction.

5. Understand critical thinking and problem solving, and create learning experiences that

promote the development of students' critical thinking and problem solving skills and

dispositions.

6. Understand principles of democracy and plan and carry out instruction that promotes

democratic values and communication in the classroom.

7. Understand and use multiple forms of assessment to promote the intellectual, social, and

physical development of learners and to inform instruction.

8. Create a community in the classroom that is nurturing, caring, safe, and conducive to

learning.

9. Are reflective practitioners who continually inquire into the nature of teaching and

learning, reflect on their own learning and professional practice, evaluate the effects of

their choices and actions on others, and seek out opportunities to grow professionally.

10.Build relationships with school colleagues, families, and agencies in the community to

support students' learning and well-being, and work to foster an appreciation of diversity

among students and colleagues.

11.Possess the literacy skills associated with an educated person; can speak and write

English fluently and communicate clearly.

12.Develop dispositions expected of professional educators. These include belief in the

potential of schools to promote social justice; passion for teaching; and commitment to

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ensuring equal learning opportunities for every student, critical reflection, inquiry, critical

thinking, and life-long learning, the ethical and enculturating responsibilities of educators,

and serving as agents of change and stewards of best practice.

Department of Theatre and Dance

Administrative Structure

Because the Department of Theatre and Dance is classified as a complex department, there is one

chair, a deputy chair for each division Theatre, Production/Design, and Dance, and Program

Coordinators for each of the degree programs. Within each division committees or special

projects are coordinated by faculty individuals.

For academic year 2014-15, Randy Mugleston is Department Chair, Lori Katterhenry is Deputy

Chair for Dance, Maxine Steinman is the B.F.A. Dance program coordinator and Elizabeth

McPherson is the B.A. in Dance Education program coordinator.

Department support staff

Department Secretary Sue Mandzik(department office manager, budgetary purchase orders, adjunct/visiting specialist/accompanistcontracts, maintenance problems, schedule cards, snow chain, sunshine fund, supervising studentworkers, secretary to the chair, and more)

Department Administrative Assistant/theatre a part time staff person hired to

help with the administrative duties for theatre auditions

Graduate Assistant part time office work, assists Department Chair andDepartment Secretary

Student Workers -

Dance Division Student Worker Ryan Finley, assists with administrative duties

for dance auditions, Dance Day (recruitment event) production, and program

tasks

DANCE DIVISION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

The remainder of this document will address information, policies and procedures for the Dance

Division.

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Accreditations, Visiting Committee Reports, NASD, Visiting Committee, NCATE, etc.

The B.F.A. dance program is accredited by the National Associations of Schools of Dance

(NASD). The new BA in Dance Education program is approved by the State of New Jersey and

will apply for program approval with NASD. The BA in Dance Education is also evaluated by

NCATE. Candidates who graduate from Montclair State University with a BA in DanceEducation are awarded a Certificate of Eligibility with Advanced Standing (CEAS) which allows

them to teach in the public schools of New Jersey.

Course Syllabi

Course syllabi should include the course description (see University catalog), an overview/

learning objectives, requirements (i.e. dress code and classroom policies), attendance policy,

assignments, textbook or readings, method and criteria for evaluation including a breakdown of

percentages of each graded requirement. Also include your contact information (office location,office phone, e-mail). All faculty members must post their syllabi on Blackboard. Paper copies

of syllabi can be distributed in the first class along with any information forms or course

contracts you may wish to use. It is suggested that the following statement be included in the

syllabi for all technique classes:

Statement for Dance Technique Syllabi

In order to receive an A grade, the dancer must show significant improvement in his or her

technique, accomplishment of all of the competencies for the course, exemplary written work,

adherence to attendance requirements, and demonstrate a positive effort and approach which

results in measurable technical growth and development of the students technique. Students are

advised to familiarize themselves with the vocabulary, competencies, and principles and concepts

that comprise the content of the course as well as the dance division technique evaluation forms

that will be utilized as part of the evaluation of the student.

Syllabus Inclusion of Disabilities Statement

The following statements should appear on all course syllabi:

Any student with a documented physical, sensory, psychological or learning disability requiring academic

accommodations should make arrangements through The Disability Resource Center. (Morehead Hall

305, 973-655-5431)

Students with injuries or physical ailments which may limit or prevent their participation in movement

sessions should notify the instructor prior to the class.

Other requirements for technique classes

It is recommended that students have a text book or assigned readings for each level of

technique. A written requirement is mandatory for all courses which are classified as General

Education classes. Although the dance major technique classes are not classified as General

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Education, students in major technique classes are often required to see a professional dance

concert and write a critique or response paper. Other writing assignments might include journals,

portfolios, special event response papers, etc.

Attendance

Rosters

Prior to the beginning of each semester you can access and print your roster from the MSU

Blackboard website, WESS (student registration site), or from theFaculty and Advisor Services

site using your MSU ID number and password. Computer printouts of the class roster and a

roster of independent study students from the registrars office will be placed in your mailbox.

On the first day of class carefully check to see that the students who are in the class appear on the

print outs. Maxine Steinman is the point person for modern technique. Nancy Lushington is the

point person for ballet technique. Problems and questions should be addressed to them.

For all technique classes, make any corrections or additions on the computer roster and xerox a

copy for Inform Maxine or Nancy. You should receive a second and final copy of your class

roster after the Add/Drop period of registration ends. A student not listed on the class roster or

independent study roster for a course may not continue in the course until recognized by

the registrar. Carefully review the revised computer print-out and report any discrepancies to

Maxine or Nancy.

Attendance Books

Consult with the other teachers for each level of technique and create master attendance books

that can be kept in the faculty mailboxes for each teacher in a level to use. In addition you may

wish to keep your own copy of attendance records to records grades for written assignments or

other evaluations. Accurate attendance records are imperative.

Student Absentee Policy

For classes that meet four times a week, four absences plus an observation are allowed.If a student does not utilize his/her observation they may have an additional absence.

For classes that meet two times a week, two absences plus an observation are allowed.

Each absence above the attendance policy results in the lowering of a final grade by one

increment on the eleven point scale (A,A-,B+, B, etc.). Students who observe classes

must fill out an observation form and submit to the teacher at the end of the class in order

to receive attendance credit for the class. (Observation forms are located in the

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Department Office.) There are no make-ups granted for technique classes. There are no

excused absencesexcept for religious holidays. In extreme situations resulting from

injury, illness, or personal circumstances, the student should see the instructor and either

request an incomplete or withdrawal from the course. Note: all incomplete grades must

be made up by the third week of the next semester.

ReminderDuring the lesson, students are not allowed to leave the studio unless it is an

emergency. Please do not inappropriately sit down or lie down between exercises. In addition,

please do not engage in commentary or social chatter with your neighbors during class.

Questions regarding the material taught in the lesson are welcome and should be addressed to the

instructor. Appropriate dance attire, which allows the teacher to see alignment and technical

skills, is mandatory. Water bottles, kneepads, valuables, notebooks, and any necessary warm-up

clothing may be brought into the studio and placed neatly in designated areas, which do not

infringe upon the performance space. (From Dance Division Student Handbook)

Placement

Every semester the teachers of a particular technique level in ballet and in modern confer and

determine whether each student in a class should move up or remain in their current levels. A

master placement listfor ballet and modern is posted on the rehearsal board during the

advisement period for the next semester so students can plan their course schedules and register

in a timely fashion. Note: class sizes also have an impact on placement. There is an attempt to

ensure that classes are evenly filled. Faculty advisors will require an office copy of the master

placement lists for use during advisement conferences. Advisors will issue independent study

permission formsandpermits to enter a closed course to those students who demonstrate

unavoidable conflicts with their technique placement.

Independent Studies Due to the number of hours spent in the studio and rehearsal, and

required field observations, students in the dance programs often have scheduling conflicts with

academic classes and must register for technique classes as independent studies. Faculty will

receive independent study rosters for students taking a course as an independent study. All

faculty members are advised to carefully check their official class lists with the students in the

course. For all independent study students, instructors should get a copy of the students

schedule which indicates the time course conflicts as well as course numbers and reference

numbers for the independent study they are enrolled in. It is important to also note the name ofthe instructor who is the teacher of record for the independent study as that person files the final

grade.

At the beginning of each semester faculty are encouraged to compare their rosters to the master

placement lists posted on the Dance Rehearsal Board to verify that students belong in the level

they are registered for. If there are any discrepancies, please report them to Nancy Lushington or

Maxine Steinman.

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Advisement for Dance Majors - occurs in the week(s) prior to the registration period for the

upcoming semester. Successful advisement requires that all students in ballet and modern

technique classes be reviewed for placement for the next semester. Full-time faculty members

serve as advisors and maintain an advisement file for all majors assigned to them. Curriculumguides, jury forms, official communications and recommendations are placed in each students

advisement file.

Freshmen Learning Communities- Registration for the fall semester in the freshmen year is

coordinated through the Office of New Student Experience. Dance majors are placed in

Learning Communitieswhere students take approximately 3-5 classes together. The purpose of

the Learning Community is to create a peer support system, to facilitate communication with the

majors and the dance faculty, and to foster success in the first year of college

Grading and Evaluations

Evaluation of Students Progress

The evaluation process is a priority for the Dance Division. Fair and honest evaluations help

students chart their progress and work with faculty to achieve their goals. It is imperative that

faculty make the following clear to students:

1. Criteria for appropriate behavior in the classroom

2. Grading criteria

3. What the student needs to do to improve their performance

Please make sure that verbal feedback matches written feedback, i.e., if you tell a student he/she

is doing fine the student may interpret this as I am doing A work, while you may be thinking

of giving the student a B. (From Marymount Manhattan College Dance Departments Standard OperatingProcedures for Dance Faculty document)

For technique classes, faculty will determine strengths, weaknesses and progress in specific areas

according to an Assessment Sheet.

Midterm Evaluations

Approximately seven weeks into the semester and in conjunction with the advisement period

each technique faculty member should fill out a midterm assessmentform(See Appendix) for

every student they teach. These forms are reviewed with the students in individual or group

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conferences then collected and filed for use in final grading and in end-of-the-semester juries.

Some faculty members cancel classes for a day and hold brief conferences with each of their

students. Other faculty members distribute the forms in a class setting, target specific areas for

improvement, and answer general questions. Prior to the midterm evaluation, students may be

required to perform a phrase worked on in class or submit a journal or self evaluation.

Faculty must submit the midterm assessment form with final evaluation comments to the jury

coordinator for the following juries:

Fall semester all juniors and senior dance majors

Spring semester all freshmen and sophomore dance majors

Assessment forms that are not submitted for juries may be used for final grading and/or

disseminated to students.

Early Alert Notices

The University Center for Academic Learning and Adult Advising (CAAAL) provides faculty

with an on-line mid-semester evaluation for students on academic probation, students in special

educational programs or students who have received a special admit. Please fill out the on line

evaluations for these students which are sent to faculty around mid-semester.

Plagiarism

Plagiarism is a serious offense which is not condoned by the University. The following websites

address definitions and University actions for plagiarism. The Dance Division reviews all cases

individually but usually recommends specific actions including failure for the assignment, failure

for the course, Dance Division probation, University probation, or expulsion.

http://www.montclair.edu/deanstudents/studentconduct/academic.html

http://www.montclair.edu/deanstudents/studentconduct/codeofconduct.html

Final grades

For each course, the teacher of recordsubmits the final grades. This is done on-line at the end of

the semester. Instructions for submitting grades are provided by the registrars office. For

technique classes, the team teachers for each level must confer and agree to the final grade.

Teachers for all classes are posted on the color-coded block schedule posted on the Dance

Rehearsal Board. It is important to set aside time for a grading conference and to exchange

contact information. As the time window for submitting grades is limited, please return

communications ASAP to avoid confusion and delay of posting grades. Only one grade per

student is admissible. Independent study grades are submitted on separate grade forms found

on-line. Please print out a copy of the grades posted for your records.

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Incompletes- If a student has an injury, a medical problem, or personal crisis which

prohibits them from successfully completing a course, there are several options. If the

injury or illness occurs before the deadline for dropping a course, the student may be

encouraged to drop the course. If the injury or illness occurs after the deadline for

dropping, they may petition the faculty member for an incomplete. An incomplete is not

guaranteed for each and every student and will be decided by the faculty member and theprogram coordinator on a case by case basis. (Incompletes granted for medical reasons

require that a doctors note accompany the students request). If a student is granted an

incomplete, it is his/her responsibility to fulfill the work as specified on the incomplete

form by the date listed. If the student is unable to fulfill the work by the stated date, it is

the students responsibility to initiate an extension of incompletion through his/her faculty

member. (See incomplete grade contract on the following site:

http://www.montclair.edu/registrar/forms/incompletecontract.PDF)

IMPORTANT- A note from either a physician or a parent is required for missing

divisional tests, quizzes, and paper deadlines. (FromDance Division Student Handbook)

Grading Scale

The following grades are used at Montclair State.

A 4.0 Excellent

A- 3.7B+ 3.3B 3.0 GoodB- 2.7C+ 2.3C 2.0 Fair (meets minimal grade level expectations)C- 1.7D+ 1.3D 1.0 Poor (needs improvement)D- 0.7F 0.0 Failure

PassIN IncompleteWD WithdrewAU AuditNC No CreditIP In Progress

In order to determine final grades, dance faculty may incorporate an assessment system based on100 points in individual courses. Consult individual course syllabi for details.97-100 A(+) [Note a grade of A+ is not awarded at MSU in final gradeSubmissions]

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93-96 A90-92 A-87-89 B+83-86 B80-82 B-77-79 C+

73-76 C70-72 C-67-69 D+63-66 D60-62 D-59 or below F

Note: If students miss a test or exam or are delinquent in the submission of papers and projects,

a medical excuse or a note from a parent is required in order to arrange for a make-up test or an

extension on a paper or project. (From theDance Division Student Handbook)

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Juries (Student Handbook revised 8.09)

All B.F.A. dance majors are required to take and pass a total of four jury examinations (two at

the freshman/sophomore level which are held in May and two at the junior/senior level which are

held in December). B.A. in Dance Education majors are required to take and pass a total of

three jury examinations(two at the freshman/sophomore level which are held in May and one at

the junior/senior level which are held in December). The number of exams for transfer students

is pro-rated based upon class status when entering the BFA program at MSU. Sophomores

entering in the fall, take four juries; two at the freshman/sophomore level, two at the junior/

senior level. Juniors entering in the fall, take three juries; one at the freshman/sophomore level,two at the junior/senior level. (From theDance Division Student Handbook)

The adjudication panel is composed of three to four faculty members from the dance division;

including full-time faculty plus rotating part-time faculty. One faculty member presents the jury

class for the Freshman/Sophomore jury. Ballet and modern accompanists play for the freshman/

sophomore jury. Students participating in the junior/senior jury create their own jury material

following specific guidelines and must supply their own recorded music which is prerecorded

and cued up.

Information on the Content and Organization of the Jury can be found in theDance Division

Student Handbook

Evaluation

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The evaluation of the students for the jury exam is done in two formats- written and oral. The

written format requires each adjudicator to fill out an evaluation form on each jury participant.

These evaluation forms in addition to technique midterm/final assessmentforms completed by

the technique faculty are stapled to the students information form and filed in the students

advisement file. The performance of each student is discussed orally by the adjudication panel in

the conference following the movement portion of the exam. It is at this time that the studentsoverall progress within the program is reviewed. Strengths and weaknesses are cited with

recommendations offered for continued growth. Problems from the faculty or students point of

view are discussed in hopes of finding workable solutions.

Probation

Probation is defined as subjection of an individual to a trial period of examination and testing

and to ascertain fitness. In keeping with this definition, all freshmen are essentially on

probation during their first year. Because of this probationary period, the student should takegreat care to do the best work that he/she is capable of doing all year. If, at the end of the first

jury, a students performance in the program has been unsatisfactory, a student may:

1) be placed on probation for a semester if the faculty feels that the student may be able

to address the concerns in a timely fashion

2) be asked to leave the program at the end of the jury if the faculty feels that the

student will not be able to address the concerns in a timely fashion. The student will then need to

initiate a change of major form removing him/herself from the major.

Probation may be initiated at a jury examination or at a specifically called meeting with the

Program Coordinator, one other faculty member, and the student by the conclusion of the

preceding semester. At that time reasons for the probation and specific steps for the students

improvement and removal of probation will be outlined.

During the semester of probation, each of the students teachers will fill out a progress

evaluation at mid-semester. The results of these evaluations will be made available to the

student at a meeting with a faculty member. If a student has not made sufficient progress, he/she

will be notified at this time that he/she faces potential dismissal from the program. At the end of

the semester the student will complete another jury exam. At that time the student can either be

removed from probation, placed on probation for an additional semester if warranted, or

removed from the program.

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If the majority of the faculty deem it appropriate to remove the student from the program, she/he

is notified in a meeting with the Program Coordinator and at least one other faculty member that

he/she is to be removed from the major due to extreme behavior or unusual circumstances. In

this case the written documentation from all of the students teachers, and supporting evidence

from students or other parties will be presented.

A student may be placed on probation or removed from the BFA dance major if:

1. he/she earns poor grades in his/her major courses (Ds and Fs)

2. his/her work in ballet and modern dance technique does not advance to the intermediate level

[level III High]in one technique and the advanced level [level IV] in the other at least one

semester prior to graduation

3. his/her technical work at the college level does not reflect the (anatomical) principles

presented in the program

4. his/her attitude, behavior, and involvement (or lack of ) in the program become a detriment to

the other students in the program

5. excessive lateness to classes and/or rehearsals

6. excessive absences from classes or rehearsals

7. repeated disruptions in class or rehearsals

8. missing tech, dress rehearsals or performances

9. failure to demonstrate an understanding of course concepts and failure to progress

10. lack of preparedness in classes and rehearsals

11. inability to be cast in repertory due to lack of technical, rehearsal and performance skills

12. unsatisfactory completion of written work for all courses

(From theDance Division Student Handbook)

Classroom Discipline

If, at any time, a student becomes disruptive by behaving in a manner that is distracting to the

faculty and fellow students, the faculty has the right to dismiss the student from the class or

rehearsal. Following this action, the faculty must report the dismissal to the Deputy Director

who will make recommendations for any disciplinary actions.

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Medical Issues with Students

Health forms and medical releases for all dance majors are collected every fall semester and are

on file in the dance office. If a student is injured in class or rehearsal, have them stop dancing.

Notify the dance office. Call Campus Police (x5222) to have the Emergency Medical Service

(EMS) transport injured students to the Health Center or to Mountainside Hospital. For further

information see http://www.montclair.edu/ems/. If a student complains of pain, favors one side

has swelling, or shows other signs of acute injury or serious illness, it is best to call EMS. The

EMS personnel will document the call and/or any refusal of medical treatment. For your own

protection, avoid making specific treatment recommendations to students. Encourage students to

seek medical attention. In addition, faculty should not dispense any form of medication to

students. Ice packs are available in all offices for acute injuries.

Dress Code

Students are required to wear practice clothes that allow the form of the body to be easily seen.

There are specific guidelines for ballet, modern, and jazz classes which should be detailed in

course syllabi. Baggy sweatshirts, sweat pants, sloppy shirts, jewelry which impairs motion or is

dangerous to others should not be worn. Hair must be appropriately secured. In this regard,

faculty members are reminded that they set an example for the students and should present a

neat, clean, professional appearance.

Accompanists

Accompanists are provided for each technique class as funds will allow. Make sure you check

with the Deputy Chair regarding the scheduling of accompanists. If you have recommendations

for the hiring of accompanists, please forward that information to Lori Katterhenry.

Master Classes

To augment and enhance the work that is done in courses master classes are scheduled each

semester. In order to impact the greatest numbers of students, regularly scheduled techniqueclasses are sometimes cancelled. If the Dance Division schedules a master class during a

regularly scheduled course time, faculty members are informed. Every effort is made to respect

regularly scheduled assessments and specific activities of a class and to notify the accompanists

of any change in their schedule.

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Auditions - Incoming Students

Upon acceptance to the University, prospective dance majors audition and/or interview for the

Dance Division and/or other degree programs within the department. Dance auditions occur

once a month on Tuesdaysfrom November until April. The audition consists of an information

session, a Ballet class, a Modern class, the presentation of a solo dance, and an interview.Candidates also submit a picture, resume, and a writing sample addressing why they want to go

to MSU. As a result of the audition students who are accepted into the Dance Division are

placed according to skill level in different levels of ballet and modern technique.

Recruitment Events

Dance Day

Dance Day is a recruitment tool which allows high school students to visit our campus, meet

faculty and students, take sample classes, and see our students perform. Dancers in the

Repertory Company are assigned various tasks to facilitate the running of this event. These tasks

include registering guests, demonstrating in technique classes, showing material in workshops,

and performing. Dance faculty help to organize the event, teach classes or conduct workshops

for the prospective students, their parents, and their respective teachers.

Open House Events

Full-time faculty conduct dance information sessions at University scheduled Open House

events. From time to time dance students who serve as ambassadors help to conduct the sessions

and campus tours. Occasionally, guests are invited to peek in at a rehearsal or to attend a

coinciding dance performance.

Repertory - All majors are required to audition for the MSU Repertory Dance Company. See

information regarding Repertory in theDance Division Student Handbook.

Calendar Changes

From time to time there are necessary changes that must be made to the regular teachingschedule. Examples include visitation from accrediting agencies and scheduling of juries at the

end of each semester. Faculty members are asked to be flexible and to accommodate any

changes that must be made. Every effort will be made to provide advance notice and to not

overuse any one particular class.

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Meetings and Retreats

The Department meets on the average of twice a month. Committee meetings alternate. Dance

Division meetings for full time faculty meet once a week. The Dance Division meets once a

semester with other dance teachers to discuss grades, probation, and other issues.

The Dance Division and the Department have yearly retreats to work on major programmatic

planning, new incentives, and revisions.

Attendance/Absences/Professional Commitments/Substitute Faculty

If you have a professional commitment which interferes with your teaching schedule, please

inform the Deputy Director and arrange to have your classes covered or give the students an

alternate assignment. Sometimes it is possible to arrange to have other faculty in the Dance

Division cover your class or to trade classes. If you want to use an outside professional, please

clear that with the Deputy Chair. A resume and contact information of the outside teacher may

be required to be on file in the department.

If you miss class due to a sudden illness or emergency, call the following people:

Sue Mandzik 973-655-7738 or Randy Mugleston 973-655-7343

Lori Katterhenry 973-655-7080

Your accompanist (if appropriate)

Your substitute teacher

Facilities and Equipment

Studios

LI-123

LI-124 ballet studio

LI-125 Theatre space

LI-135

LI-075

Faculty Offices

Faculty members are required to maintain office hours each week. Full-time faculty must havethree office hours per week; part time faculty must have at least 1 !hours.

Department of Theater and Dance 050 655-7000

Randy Mugleston, Chair 050 655-7343

Sue Mandzik, Secretary 050 655-7738

Eric Diamond, Deputy Chair 055B 655-3120

Michael Allen, Deputy Chair 129A 655-4496

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Lori Katterhenry, Dance Director 224 655-7080

Beth McPherson, BA Coordinator 225A 655-7831

Kathleen Kelley 224 655-4115

Maxine Steinman 224 655-7893

Christian Von Howard 225B TBD

Neil Baldwin 229C 655-7340Lynne Grossman,Audition Coordinator 224 655-4011

Kim Whittam, Theater Audition Coordinator 055A 655-7201

Female Adjuncts in front of Mem. Aud. 655-7000

Male Adjuncts in front of Mem. Aud. 655-7000

First Aid Kits

First Aid Kits are located in each of the Dance Studios. They are stocked with Band-Aids andHydrogen Peroxide. Ice packs are located in the main dance department office (224) (Students

with acute injuries are given ice packs made from ice found in Dance Office. Students must

make their own arrangements for chronic injury conditions. Ice packs are frequently in great

demand and must be given out by faculty. Therefore, the first aid kits are notstocked with ice

packs. Stage managers should be given a supply of ice packs for all productions.

Sound Systems and Instrument Closet

LI-123, LI-124, LI-125, LI-075 and LI-135 studios are equipped with a sound system that will

play music from I-pods and CDs. As these systems are very expensive, proper usage and

security are of the utmost importance. Upon leaving a studio, make sure the sound system isshut off and properly locked or that you have turned the space over to another dance faculty

member. To turn on or off the sound system, simply press the main system button in the upper

corner of the unit. There is no need to turn on/off each component. To lock the system, check

to see that the power is off, close the unit, place the padlock on the hasp and lock it. Note:

students are to use the boom boxes located on the floor below the sound systems. The

instrument closet contains drums used by the accompanists and instruments that may be used in

various classes. Frequently, musicians leave personal equipment in our closet so they do not

have to transport it across campus. Please respect and avoid using their equipment if possible.

DVD/VHS video systems

There is a DVD and VHS system on a cart in the female adjunct office. There is a VHS

playback system in LI-075.

Performance Venues

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Memorial Auditorium

Kasser Theatre

Keys

Full, part-time, and adjunct faculty are issued keys for the dance studios, for the studio sound

systems (one key fits all of the sound systems), the Department of Theatre and Dance office,

and their individual office. Because of the expense of copying keys, faculty may be asked

for a deposit for each key which is returned when they no longer work for the University.

Studio Keys - There are keys for LI-123, LI-124, and LI-135. Some faculty have a key

which opens all studios, other faculty have individual keys.

Department Office Key There is a key for the outside department office suite.

Sound Cabinet Keys (LI-123, LI-124, LI-125, LI-135)All sound systems are uniformlykeyed. See Sue Mandzik for a sound key.

Storage office next to ballet studio Key held by Dept Secretary

Storage closet located across from Department main office key held by Dept. Secretary

Faculty Office Keys current faculty offices have individual keys

Xerox Key Card - for copy machine located in Department main office Full time

faculty get a key which is updated each semester

Department meeting room key second floor see Michael Allen, Department Chair, orDepartment Secretary

Facilities and studio maintenance

There are forms on-line that can be used to report problems. (See Patty Michaels for a tutorial.)

Otherwise see the Department secretary, Patty Michaels, to report maintenance issues.

Studio sign-up reservations

The Dance Studios can be reserved for rehearsals by signing out a time in the reservation book

located in Pattys office.

Bookstore

The bookstore is located in the Student Center. Steve Gaffney, the textbook managers office is

in the back of the store. In the middle of the semester, book order forms for the next semester

will be placed in faculty mailboxes. These should be filled out in a timely fashion in order to

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guarantee delivery for the beginning of a course. Faculty can also order on-line. There is an

attempt to require a textbook for all courses.

Library

The Departments faculty liaison is Kathleen Hughes. She can help guide faculty in the use of

library services and in requesting new materials. See the reserve desk for procedures for

placing electronic or other materials on reserve. There is an on-line tour of the library that is

accessed from the librarys home page.

Non-print Media The video collection is housed on the lower floor of the library. Chung Lone

is the director of the non-print media section of the library. Faculty may reserve a video

viewing room for classes and also may place videos on reserve for the semester. Also contact

Hunter Jones or Karen Rock Agard x5119 for assistance in reserving videos or reserving the

video viewing room. While faculty can sign out videos for use at other campus locations, it is

urged that they be returned promptly so that students and faculty are not inconvenienced.

Parking

Faculty have the option of acquiring a surface permit for one of the designated faculty parking

lots or purchasing a permit for the Red Hawk Parking Deck located next to the Kasser Theater.

See the following website for information: http://www.montclair.edu/facilities/logistic-support/

parking-services/

The Office of Information Technology

The IT Center is located on the 5thfloor of University Hall. The web site can be accessed fromQuick Links on the University home page.

Canvas

The University uses the Canvas web site for course management. Canvas has many features

that can enhance the learning and assessment processes for courses taught. All course syllabi,

attendance policies, course documents, and assignments must be posted on Canvas. Canvas has

many other wonderful functions that faculty are encouraged to utilize. Your net ID and a

password are required to use Canvas.

Computer Class and Tutorials

The Office of Information Technology offers regular computer classes on a variety of topics.

Faculty are required to request a tutorials in order to use the campus smart classrooms and are

encouraged to ask for assistance for all new computer projects.

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Communication

Faculty Mail Boxes are temporarily located in LI-050. Each faculty member should establish an

office phone number and voice mailbox for the phone in his/her office. All faculty members

must post a class schedule with office hours outside their office door and provide the Department

office with 2 additional copies. All faculty members are required to establish a net ID and e-mailaddress for University webmail communications. Your net ID will also be used to access

Blackboard, the Department calendar, important information from Human Resources as well as

other websites on campus. See Sue Mandzik for assistance. You can arrange to have your

University mail forwarded to your personal e-mail account; however, make sure Sue and Lori

have your correct and preferred contact information for departmental phone and e-mail

communications. Your Faculty ID number replaces your social security number and will be

used in conjunction with a password to access secure sites including those listed under faculty

services such as payroll information, class lists, and posting grades. Check the Rehearsal Board

on a regular basis.

Department Faculty Contact Sheet

An information sheet of faculty office extensions, home and cell phone numbers are prepared

and disseminated to department faculty by Sue Mandzik, Department Secretary.

Inclement Weather

University closings or delayed openings are communicated in the following ways:

1. The University website

2. The University telephone weather hotline 973-655-7810

3. E-mail.4. Television and radio shows

Photocopying

This policy is being updated. See Sue Mandzik for more information.

Faculty Evaluation

Peer evaluations of all classes All non-tenured faculty members should be evaluated one timea year by a member of the full-time dance faculty designated as the Personal Advisory

Committee (PAC)

Student evaluations of all classes Student evaluations for all courses taught by adjuncts are

completed on-line. Full time faculty must initiate course evaluations with the department

secretary. Class evaluations used for tenure and promotion must include all classes. These paper

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evaluations are completed at the beginning or end of a class session. A designated student

collects the forms and submits them to the secretary.

New tenure-track facultymust complete a New Faculty Seminarin which guidelines for re-

appointment, tenure, and promotion are discussed as well as the Faculty Research Incentive

Program (FSP) Details for submission of papers for reappointment and tenure are found in theFaculty Contract, Faculty Handbook and on the Provosts website.

Full-Time Faculty Roles and Expectations

See the following link for Faculty Roles and Expectations

http://www.montclair.edu/provost/facultyrolesandexpectations.html

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APPENDICES

Appendix A Expectations of Adjunct and Visiting Specialist Dance Faculty

1. Teach classes

2. Prepare and post syllabi on Blackboard

3. Maintain accurate attendance

4. Select Texts or Readings (if courses are team taught, determine texts, readings, and

assignments with corresponding faculty members)

5. Determine assessments and criteria for assessments and final grading (For technique classes,

see midterm/final assessment forms (See appendix) as well as competencies listed for each

course. Teachers team teaching technique courses work together to determine requirements.

Students in technique classes should be required to see at least one professional dance concert

and to do some written work. At the end of the semester they should deliberate and come to a

consensus on a final grade for each student.

6. Post grades

7. Maintain office hours

Full-time faculty must post and hold 3 office hours per week

Part-time faculty must post and hold 2 office hours per week

Adjunct faculty/specialist/visiting faculty teaching courses

must post and hold 1 office hour per week

8. Advisement advisement for registration is completed by the full-time faculty; however, all

technique teachers must determine placement for the students in their classes prior to the

advisement period. (Team teachers for technique classes which meet four times a week should

consult and come to a consensus for placement and give the results to Maxine Steinman and

Nancy Lushington respectively.

9. Attend meetings of the Dance Division when designated (usually one per semester)

(Full-time faculty must attend meetings of the Dance Division, Department,

College of the Arts, and University)

10. Attend student performances, if possible

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12. Participate in committee work and special events commensurate with your faculty status

13. Check mailboxes, e-mail, and phone messages

14. Support the policies of the Dance Division

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Documents

Handbook-Dance Faculty 2014