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This page is devoted to the courses I am teaching in this current semester. In
addition,
this page will include links to my other teaching assignments at both Illinois State
University
and University High School. You will also find links on this page of interest
to sites that
will assist you in our shared efforts in the classroom. I encourage you to
explore each of
the links on the left hand column of this page as you will all learn a good deal from one
another.
I hope each of you had a wonderful summer break. This summer I returned to
campus in my full time position as Assistant Dean in the College of Fine
Arts. As the Assistant Dean my duties include serving as the College of
Fine Arts Research Coordinator and the primary grant writer for the
College. This semester my only
teaching commitments are to University High School.
If you should have any comments or suggestions as to how I might better assist you as your instructor this semester, please email me and let me know your thoughts.
Have a terrific semester!
Grading
Standards for my Courses
Numerical
Standard |
Grade
Expectations |
A = 90-100% |
work which is absolutely outstanding and
exemplary |
B = 80-89% |
work which indicates a strong performance
well above the minimum requirements |
C = 70-79% |
work which meets expected level of
performance for most students |
D = 60-69% |
work which falls short of minimum criteria |
F = 50-59% or below |
work which falls well below the expected
level of performance for most students |
Classroom Policies
The Course Website:
You are expected to visit my website on a regular basis (at least several times a week),
as
I will often address issues that have come up between class sessions. These may include
changes to the syllabus as well as upcoming events that have recently come to my
attention. Students are responsible for any information posted to this classroom web page
and to the
pages for the specific classes in which they are enrolled. In an
effort to be mindful of the University's resources all Theatre and Dance
courses must provide as many written materials to students on line,
therefore it is imperative that all students check this site
frequently!
Attendance:
Regular class attendance is expected and is almost always necessary to perform well in my
courses. In general, materials and opportunities missed due to
non-attendance can not be
made up for any reason. See course syllabus for specific information.
Late Papers/Assignments:
Assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of the class session in which they are
due
(see syllabus for deadlines). Students are responsible for having
assignments by the time class convenes, after which time they are considered
late and, if accepted due to extenuating circumstances, will be given less
than full credit. This policy applies to all written work and all studio
work.
Cheating and Ethical Violations:
Students who cheat or otherwise engage in significant ethical violations can expect me to
pursue such matters to the full extent of my abilities, up to and including seeking
expulsion
from ISU. Any work submitted with evidence of cheating or
plagiarism
will
NOT be accepted (Thus, you will receive credit). Appropriate University guidelines will be followed for
disciplinary action. For additional information concerning academic integrity, students
should
consult the
Dean of Students
website..
Accommodation for Students with
Disabilities:
Illinois State University is an institution concerned with helping all of our students
feel welcome, and with helping all students learn and develop to their full potential.
To help meet these goals, any
student needing to arrange a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability should
contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall, 438-5853 (voice), 438-8620 (TTY).
Contact Information
I will have no scheduled office hours for the fall 2012 semester. You are welcomed to contact me through email at
lmerri@ilstu.edu.
Fall 2012 Teaching Schedule
for University High School
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Class Meeting Day(s) |
Class Meeting Times |
Location |
| University High School |
Dance I/Orchesis |
Monday thru Fridays |
6:55am-7:45am |
Centennial
East, room 116 |
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