Course Calendar

Timing	Action
4-5 Weeks before the term	› Begin course design. › Prepare course materials. E-mail students for any special requirements of the course such as specific books, reading due before the first day of class, special equipment, etc. › Post office hours and contact information. › Reserve a computer classroom for the necessary class sessions.
1 Week before the term	› Before the first day of class, communicate with students about the course syllabus, how they can prepare for the course, and office hours. › Contact the bookstore to confirm text book orders for Lincoln Park and Loop classes. › Set up your D2L grade book; create an initial survey to gauge student knowledge levels, experiences, and special interests. › Check classroom to reacquaint self with space and technology available.
Week 1	› Term begins › Last week to add classes › Remind students to update their CampusConnect e-mail address. › Complete the Attendance/Participation Survey in BlueStar by clicking the survey link you receive via e-mail.
Week 2	› Last week to drop classes with no penalty. › Last week to select pass/fail option.
Week 3	› Cancel a computer classroom reservation that is no longer needed. › Conduct a low-stakes assessment in order to gauge how well your students are grasping course concepts.
Week 4	› Complete the Academic Progress Survey in BlueStar. Raise concerns or give praise to students as necessary.
Week 5	› Midterm Week. Create and distribute a midterm survey to get feedback from your students.
Week 6	› Respond to student feedback from midterm survey.
Week 7	› Registration for current students › Registration for new students
Week 8	› Course evaluations in progress
Week 9	› Course evaluations in progress
Week 10	› Course evaluations in progress
Week 11	› Final Exam Week
Week 12	› Grades due in Campus Connect › Incomplete forms due (before issuing an “I” grade)
After the quarter	› Review teaching evaluation forms and feedback. Incorporate the feedback into your next course design.