Online classes provide unique challenges for interaction. For messages sent to me, I will respond in the specified amount of time. Feedback is an important part of learning please look for feedback on your assignments that I provided in the specified amount of time, to find feedback look at this tutorial
How do I view assignment comments from my Instructor?
How do I view annotation feedback comments from my instructor?
Please include your course and section number in ALL emails. If you can't remember the number the day/time of your course is fine but this helps me to help you so much faster! It is my goal to respond to student messages within 1 business day and provide grades and feedback within 5-7 business days from the due date.
Documenting Medical/Legal/Mental Health Excuses
To request an extension without late penalty, please email an official medical or legal excuse to me as soon as possible. In the unfortunate event of a death in your family, please provide a copy of the death certificate, memorial service, obituary, or other evidence.
Mental health is important and is treated the same way physical illness is- you must provide documentation for mental health issues in the same way you would provide documentation for physical health issues.
Late Work/Extra Credit
Any assignment could be improved by having more time to prepare for it; any student who completes an assignment on time could undoubtedly have done a better job if given a few more days. To allow some, but not all, students extra time/credit is unfair. To treat all students as equitably as possible, all dates and deadlines are considered final and any extra credit opportunities will be available to the entire class.
All due dates are posted in the course schedule from the first day so that you are both aware of and have time to make appropriate time-management decisions. Any changes to those dates will be communicated to the entire class. You are free to work ahead and make arrangements to test early for planned absences.
Post due date completions are subject to a 10% per day late penalty- no questions asked. Assignments completed 10+ days late will receive no credit. Tests have a 3 to 5-day window of availability in the on-campus Testing Center which optimizes flexibility with your schedule. For this reason, it is extremely rare that a Test will be extended.
The most common request for late submissions is technical issues. In almost all cases, these issues can easily be resolved if they are addressed in a timely manner and you are proactive in your communication with me. You should plan to complete assignments at least 24hrs prior to the deadline to account for time to correct any technical issues. Not understanding the assignment and/or not understanding how to submit the assignment are not acceptable excuses for turning work in late.
Documented medical/legal emergency situations are evaluated at the discretion of the Professor with typical grade reduction penalties of 10% per day.
Communication with your Professor
Communicate early and often! It is a great idea to personally introduce yourself to your Professors- either before/after class or during office hours! It helps me to put names with faces and familiarize myself with your unique personality! I love getting to know my students! This becomes especially important when you need someone to write a Letter of Recommendation for Study Abroad or for Professional Program applications. The better I know you personally, the better the letter I can write!
If you are experiencing issues that are or may affect your class performance, please reach out! There are more options for accommodations if I am aware of your situation early in the semester. Waiting until the last minute makes it extremely difficult for me to provide you with meaningful support.