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General Information for RSD Faculty
General Information for RSD Faculty
1. Syllabus Guidelines
Please follow the appropriate Syllabus Guidelines when composing your syllabus. Email an electronic copy (MSWord or WordPerfect) of your syllabus to rsd@adphila.org by the first night of class.
2. Book Orders and Library Reserve Materials
Please send booklist for class to rsd@adphila.org
To place books on Library Reserve, click here.
3. Course Materials on the Web
Bb Vista pages will be created for all courses in the Religious Studies Division. Syllabi and reserve reading material will be posted online for students to access from any computer with Internet capabilities. You are welcome to request assistance from the Religious Studies Division staff when learning how to scan photocopies of all required reserve reading.
4. Technology in the Classroom
All classrooms are equipped with the latest technology for your use in class. If you would like some instruction, the Religious Studies staff will be happy to help you.
5. Photocopying
The photocopy machine in the Religious Studies Office is available for copying materials for your classes. You may bring your materials to be copied to the office before class, or email them ahead of time to rsd@adphila.org.
5. Exams
The office needs copies of all exams. Please submit a copy of any tests given during the semester when they are administered. All undergraduate courses must include in-class midterm and final examinations. Final exams must take a major portion of the final class period. Abbreviated and take-home exams are not permitted.
6. Grading System
Please use the grading scale included in the syllabus guidelines when evaluating your students. This is the official grading scale of the Seminary.
7. Incomplete Grades
A grade of "I"- Incomplete may be issued only when work is interrupted for a justifiable reason. An "I" may not be given without the permission of the Academic Dean. An "I" must be made up before the last day of the subsequent semester.
8. Withdrawal from Class
In order for students to withdraw from a class, and official Withdrawal Form must be submitted to the Academic Dean. Failure to officially withdraw will result in a grade of “F” on the student’s transcript. Students may withdraw from a course no later than one week before the final examination.
Refund of Tuition
Withdrawal before first class: 100%
Withdrawal before second class: 75%
Withdrawal before the third class: 50%
Withdrawal after the third class: No refund
Students must submit an official Withdrawal Form by the deadline to receive the corresponding refund.
9. Auditing a Class
Students must have permission to audit a course from both the instructor and the Academic Dean. To audit a class, an official Audit Request Form must be submitted to the Academic Dean before the fourth class. The instructor’s signature is required before submission to the Academic Dean. No student may audit a course unless he or she has been formally admitted into the Religious Studies Division. Normal tuition and fees apply when auditing courses. Audit Request Forms are available in the Religious Studies Office.
10. Class Time and Locations
Every class is scheduled to meet for two and one-half hours, from 7:00 to 9:30 P.M.. At the discretion of the instructor, a ten to fifteen minute break may be given. Please do not exceed fifteen minutes or end class before the indicated time. Food and beverages are not permitted in the classroom at any time. Please advise your students of this policy.
All classes will be held in Vianney Hall.
11. Student Lounge
Refreshments will be available during break time in the Vianney Hall Lounge.
12. Library Orientation
The staff of the Ryan Memorial Library offers library orientations geared toward your specific course or research assignment. You may take your class to the library, or have a staff member come to your classroom. Contact Mrs. Cait Kokolus, Director of Library Services, at 610-785-6280 for more information.
13. Guest Speakers
Any guest speakers in class need approval from the Academic Dean. Please inform the Religious Studies Office about any guest speakers you plan to have in your class. The Seminary does not provide stipends to classroom guest speakers.
14. Library Book Orders
The Library staff is always looking to add to its collection. If you would like the library to order anything for its shelves, please let us know. Click here to order books.
15. ID Cards
The Religious Studies Office will issue identification cards to both faculty and students. These cards will be used for visual identification purposes only. You are required to wear the card whenever you are on campus.
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