| Narrow
your inquiry to a specific problem or issue and click on the
phrase closest to your concern.
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Appointment
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| "How
do I get in touch with you outside of class?" |
| "What
are your office hours?" |
| "How
do I get in contact with you?" |
| "I
tried to see you in your office...but you're never in." OR
"I need to see you about... ." |
| "I
need to see you about my grades (or assignments)." |
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Attendance
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| "I
missed a class because of a valid, personal, job-related, health,
or 'stupid' reason. How do I make it up? Get excused?" |
| "I
missed a test (or other graded event) in class. How do I make it
up?" |
| "I
have to leave the class early." "I have to go to the
bathroom." "I have to go blow my nose." "I
need a drink of water." |
| "I
am going to be a little late to class." "I don't have
enough time to get to class." "Traffic problems made me
late." |
| "I
registered for your course late because ...., why am I being
penalized for Attendance?" |
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Books
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| "I
didn't buy your required textbook because .... ." |
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Cases
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| "I
(we) put a lot of work into this case analysis, why did you grade
it so low?" |
| "I
can't find the 'Grade Sheet' attachment to the case paper." |
| "What
do you want? I read the case and don't see anything to
analyze." |
| "Can
we turn our case in late? We had problems with printer or...
." |
| "Will
you look over my analysis before I turn it in?" |
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Changing Grade
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| "I
think you made an error in grading my paper (test, or other
assignment)." |
| "Can
you change my grade once reported to the Registrar?" |
| "I
need a higher grade to keep my scholarship (or any reason)." |
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Cheating
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| "You
accused me of cheating...but I didn't do it." |
| 'What
do you mean by cheating?" |
| "I
got caught...now what?" |
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Complaints
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| "I
have a complaint about your class (or anything related to what
the professor does)." "There's something I've got to
say to you... ." |
| "I
pay your salary, and I expect..... ." |
| "I
have a complaint about one of my group members." |
| "You
said something in class that really made me angry with you." |
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Dress |
| "What
is appropriate attire for classes." Or, "Why can't I
wear my ... ?" |
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Disruptive Behavior
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| "I
was only talking with my friends." "I just needed to
change seats...a lot." |
| "I
paid for this class...you work for me...and ,you can't throw me
out." |
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E-Mail
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| "My
email didn't get to you." |
| "Can
I e-mail an assignment to you?" |
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Expelled from Class
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| "Why
did you kick me out of class?" "Can I come back?" |
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Grades
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| "I
only need a few points to make a grade, is there anything I can
do for 'extra-credit'?" |
| "I
didn't see a grade for my assignment (or test) posted at your
website." |
| "I
expect to make an 'A' (or other grade) in this course." |
| "When
I calculate my course grade, I don't get the same grade you
get." |
| "I
don't think you graded my paper (test, assignment)
properly." |
| "I
worked really hard on this assignment (test, course, etc.), and I
really think I deserve a higher grade." |
| "I'm
failing your course, is there anything I can do to improve my
grade?" |
| "I'm really
over-loaded this semester. Is there anything you can do to 'ease
up', give me extra time or give 'extra-credit'?" |
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Groups
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| "I
don't like my group." "We have this student in our
group who doesn't act right." |
| "My
group didn't turn the assignment in on time (or do whatever they
were supposed to do)." |
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Hats/Caps/ Du-Rags
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| "I
paid $... for this hair style... I have to protect my
investment." "I forgot to comb/brush... I need this
hat." "I love my cap." "Got to look 'good'
for ... ." |
| "My
religion requires that I cover my head." |
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Help!
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| "I
need help with your course." "I just don't understand
this material." "I'm lost!" |
| "I
didn't see anything at your FAQ that covers my problem." |
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Late Assignments
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| "Can
I turn the assignment in late?" |
| "I'm really
over-loaded this semester. Is there anything you can do to 'ease
up', give me extra time or give 'extra-credit'?" |
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Leaving Classroom
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| "I
have to leave the class early." "I have to go to the
bathroom." "I have to go blow my nose." "I
need a drink of water." |
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Missed Assignments
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| "I
missed an assignment date. Can I still turn it in?" |
| "I
turned in the assignment, but I didn't get a grade." |
| "I'm really
over-loaded this semester. Is there anything you can do to 'ease
up', give me extra time or give 'extra-credit'?" |
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Participation
Grade
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| "I
was in class on (date), you recorded me as absent (or
late)." |
| "My
class contributions were much stronger than ....'s, why is my
participation grade lower?" |
| "As
an adult I really don't appreciate your holding me to your
attendance policy." |
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Professor Late (or
Did not show) to Class
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| "You
failed to show up... so I left." |
| "You
didn't show for the make-up test (or appointment)." |
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Recommendation
Letters |
| "I
need a recommendation letter (or evaluation) for grad school
(organizational membership, etc.)" |
| "Can
you help me get a job or internship?" |
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Religion
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| "My
religion requires that I ...., contrary to your usual
policies." |
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Sickness
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| "I
had to leave your class (or could not attend class) because I was
sick." |
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Special Needs
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| "I
have a condition that requires special consideration (attention
or accommodation in classes)." |
| "I'm really
over-loaded this semester. Is there anything you can do to 'ease
up', give me extra time or give 'extra-credit'?" |
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Teaching Philosophy
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| "Why
don't you just lecture?" "I didn't understand ... in
the reading, why didn't you explain it?" |
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Tests
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|
"I
must be someplace else and will miss your test, can I make it
up?" |
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"I
missed the test because ....., can I make it up?" |
| "You
don't provide a review, so how can I prepare for your test?" |
| "I'm really
over-loaded this semester. Is there anything you can do to 'ease
up', give me extra time or give 'extra-credit'?" |
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Website |
| "Any
information about your website?" |
|
"How
can I development my own website?" |
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