Common use of Class Observations Clause in Contracts

Class Observations. Unit Managers and Academic Supervisors or senior members of the faculty designated by Academic Supervisors will request permission to visit at least one class taught by each faculty member in each Academic Unit each year. The specific class or classes to be visited will be determined in advance by means of consultation between the observer and the individual faculty member. The observer or the faculty member will have the option of requesting another faculty member to visit additional classes to make evaluations. The evaluation requires the marking of the form provided in the Appendix. The results of the evaluation will be shared with the faculty member in individual conferences. The faculty member may respond to the evaluation on the form or append a response to the form. This evaluation, with the faculty member’s response, will be included in the annual evaluation of faculty members. Faculty members have the right to refuse permission to others to enter their classes. Such refusals must be stated in writing and submitted to the Academic Supervisor. The evaluation form and any appended documents will be included in the faculty member’s file.