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Elective Coordinators
Elective Coordinators
The Elective Coordinators page provides essential information and resources for incoming and current elective coordinators at the School of Medicine. This page serves as a comprehensive guide, covering various aspects of the role, including course approval processes, detailed instructions, important deadlines, and contact information.
Upcoming Dates:
- Updated Syllabus: Due July 29th
- Elective Application Information: Due July 29th
- Fall Elective Course Schedule: Due August 2nd
- Spring Semester Schedule: Due November 27th
Syllabus
Elective Coordinators are responsible for updating the course syllabus prior to the start of the elective.
*No additional changes should be made to the course syllabus after the first elective meeting. Any additional changes needed to be made must be cleared by the elective's faculty member and Phase 1 Elective Coordinator.Required Syllabus Revisions:
- Course Credit Requirements
- Course Schedule
Changes made to the course objective must be submitted for committee approval.
Room Reservations
Faculty and student directors are responsible for setting the Phase 1 elective course schedule, recruiting participants and booking rooms or other locations.
Two ways to reserve a room:
- Email: Bill Woodard
- Visit: Class Room Support
- Go to “Room Reservation System”
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The Office of Academic Affairs will provide a budget for each Phase 1 elective ($1,000 for 2024-25) that may be used for food for participants, required supplies, or costs for facilities. Budgets will be managed by the Office of Academic Affairs. Requests for other expenses, including honorarium or travel for speakers, will be considered on a course-by-course basis. |
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Elective Budget Request |
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Elective Coordinators must request usage of the elective budget. Requests must be submitted at least a week prior to the event. Coordinators MUST await approval before placing an order for the elective. The approval email will include detailed instructions on how to properly place an order for your elective. *Failure to comply will result in the elective's order not being able to be fulfilled. Reimbursements will not be provided. |
Elective Application Portal
All students interested in any Phase 1 elective course must utilize the central application system provided by the Office of Academic Affairs.
Information Needed for Application:
- Elective Start Date
- Application Questions (2)
- List of Coordinators needing portal access
- Application Close Date
All elective applications will be set to open at the same time, after the Electives Fair.
Accessing the Elective Application Portal:
- Elective Application Portal
- Elective Application Portal: How to Sheet
Attendance Tracking
Faculty and student directors are responsible for tracking student participation/completion so that final grades can be assigned in a timely manner.
*Please refrain from using Google Sheets to track/share attendance with students to prevent any FERPA violationsAttendance Sheet Submission
You will have a week to submit your attendance sheet from the most recent elective session. Failure to do so will result in a hold on your elective funding.
Registration
All students by an elective will be registered in the elective course on Banner. Please include all participating Coordinators.
Grading
All students who complete course expectations for a Phase 1 elective will be assigned a final grade of Pass. The Office of Academic Affairs will assign the grade to appear on the student’s transcript.
Any student who does not complete Phase 1 elective requirements will be dropped and the course will not appear on the student’s transcript.
Creating an Elective
If there isn't an elective already available in the Phase 1 elective catalog, students may work with a faculty member to create a new elective. To do so, please complete the Phase 1 Elective Application.
Email completed applications to Maureen Eregie
Applications must be submitted by January 5th of the current academic year for the elective to start in the following academic year.