[FORM D]
ONLINE FACULTY OBSERVATION/EVALUATION FORM
Instructor: Date:
Department: Department Chair:
Instructors are important to Southern Union State Community College in terms of successfully fulfilling
the needs of the community through quality instruction. Please note that part-time faculty are
recommended for hire and rehire on the basis of need, teaching performance, teaching-related and
professional qualifications related to the teaching field.
I. Teaching Evaluation
A. Supervisor or Designee for Online Observation
EXPECTED BEHAVIOR OF INSTRUCTOR
Meets
Expected
Goals
Needs
Improvement
Exceeds
Expectation
Does
Not
Apply
Did Not
Observe
1. Posted course syllabus clearly defines
objectives for course.
2. Proof of communication with students on a
regular basis through email, discussion
boards, course announcement or other media.
3. Addresses student questions in a timely
manner according to timeline indicated in
syllabus.
4. Demonstrates competency of the Learning
Management System and technology used in
course.
5. Is knowledgeable about and demonstrates
enthusiasm about the subject matter
6. Presents material in a clear and
understandable manner.
7. Encourages students to ask questions and
responds in an appropriate and timely
manner.
8. Engages students in the online learning
process by using a variety of teaching
methods.
9. Encourages critical thinking and analysis
through a variety of online learning activities.
10. Checks students’ understanding of course
learning objectives through online
assignments, quizzes or tests.
Comments: (add additional sheet if needed)
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B. Student evaluations are used by SUSCC to assist in maintaining the quality of education. (Attach
student evaluation comments for support as needed.)
II. Teaching-Related Duties These duties listed below are essential duties performed by instructors to
effectively meet the instructional needs of the campus and its students.
Yes:
Requirement
Met
No:
Requirement
Not Met
Syllabi in accordance with SUSCC specifications (course
description, textbooks, attendance policy, grading policy,
library usage, students with disabilities statement, and course
outline), and available to students during the first week of
class. Faculty member meets departmental policies and
processes for instructional objectives.
Uses electronic resources to meet administrative record
keeping regarding student attendance.
Uses email for accessing departmental and institutional
information.
Meets administrative deadlines for submitting midterm alerts,
final exams, final grades and other appropriate deadlines.
Notifies appropriate Dean/Department Chair in advance of
extended absence in online class (more than 72 hours while
class is in session.)
Signatures:
My signature below acknowledges that I have read and discussed my evaluation with my
supervisor. My signature does not imply agreement with the evaluation. (The information
submitted and any responses will be placed into the individual’s personnel file.)
Faculty Member: Date:
Observer: Date:
Supervisor: Date:
Dean: Date: