The principles of academic freedom shall be accompanied by corresponding principles of Faculty responsibility. Students are central to the mission and very existence of the University. Their needs may vary by department, and by the level of the degree program in which they are involved. Students shall receive help outside the classroom from members of the Faculty. Faculty members shall mentor students in their academic pursuits, and respond to student questions about academic concerns, career possibilities, and other aspects of the student's professional development according to the student' s needs as individuals and within the context of the program in which they are enrolled.
Faculty have a responsibility to meet all scheduled contact hours in their teaching assignment.
Options for doing so may include, but are not be limited to, substitute instructors, alternative meeting times, or special assignments. Additionally, the instructor is to provide his office hours, office location, and office telephone number as well as, if available, a University e-mail address. Faculty members shall hold regular office hours at times convenient to their students. These office hours are to be listed on the syllabus, obtainable upon request in the unit office, and posted outside the Faculty member's office. In addition, Faculty are expected to be reasonably accessible to students via electronic media.