Student Course Evaluations
Regardless of the evaluation form utilized, the evaluation process must also include a student evaluation of the course and adjunct faculty member . Like the College's evaluation of adjunct faculty, student evaluations are required for each of the first three (3) semesters.When conducting student evaluations:
- Do not conduct the evaluations yourself. Students will feel intimidated. Either coordinate with a colleague and have him/her proctor the evaluation, or choose a student in the class who will assume this responsibility.
- If a student proctors the evaluation, let that student (and the class) know who to deliver the completed evaluation forms to. Normally this will be the Department Chair or secretary.
- Assure students that their comments will not influence their grade. Anonymity and confidentiality must be insured. You will not see any written comments until after grades are turned in, and in many cases, departments type and scramble these comments.
- Leave the classroom during the evaluation, but let the proctor know where you will be in case of emergency.
Evaluation Timelines
All evaluations, faculty or student, must take place between the fifth and 12th week of instruction. This insures sufficient time for instructors and students to develop a cooperative relationship and optimizes the number of students likely to participate in the evaluation process.
Evaluations After The First Three (3) Semesters
Evaluations of adjunct faculty by the college or its students following the first three semesters of instruction is left to the discretion of the college administration and Department Chair. Adjunct faculty will be notified when such evaluations are necessary.
Copies of Evaluations and Files
A copy of each adjunct faculty evaluation will be provided to the adjunct faculty member, and a copy will be placed in the adjunct faculty member's personnel file in the GCC Personnel Services Office.
