Frequently Asked Questions
- I have an office... somewhere. How do I find out where my office is and where do I get the key?
- I need a class list - where do I get one?
- When will I get paid?
- I haven't been paid! What do I do?
- I have a problem with a student in the class I am teaching - what should I do?
- I am not happy with the class I am currently teaching - what do I do?
- I am an international student - who should I see about making sure everything is up-to-date?
- I have a problem with technology in my classroom - who do I contact?
- Who do I turn scholarship applications in to?
- I need a travel request form - what should I do?
- Where can I go for printing?
- I have an advisor; does this mean he/she is automatically my committee chair?
- How do I put together a committee?
- How do I know who is eligible to sit on a committee?
- I have a question about my thesis/program of study/thesis defense. Who do I see?
1. I have an office... somewhere. How do I find out where my office is and where do I get the key?
Contact the main office in CADD 101, where you can find out!
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2. I need a class list - where do I get one?
You should consult with the Administrative Manager about setting up a RONET account. This will enable you to check the amount of students enrolled in the classes you teach, submit midterm and final grades, and more. You can also get copies from the main office.
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3. When will I get paid?
All Teaching Assistants and Research Assistants are paid on the 10th and 25th of each month.
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4. I haven't been paid! What do I do?
All payroll queries and problems should be taken up with the Administrative Manager, CADD 101B.
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5. I have a problem with a student in the class I am teaching - what should I do?
You should see your course director for a resolution to this problem.
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6. I am not happy with the class I am currently teaching - what do I do?
Contact your course director to determine what the problem is. If you want to change courses, you should contact the Associate Director for Graduate Studies, who will do their reasonable best to accommodate you.
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7. I am an international student - who should I see about making sure everything is up-to-date?
As well as International Programs, both the Administrative Manager and Academic Coordinator should have copies of all of your relevant paperwork.
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8. I have a problem with technology in my classroom - who do I contact?
For broken computer, room or computer lab issues, pick up a form from CADD 101 or MURE 200 C/D and submit to the main office. For specific room problems, contact Randy McCune (5-3699), for MURE 242 problems, contact Dr. Rich Taflinger (5-1530).
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9. Who do I turn scholarship applications in to?
Scholarship applications should be turned in to the Program Coordinator.
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10. I need a travel request form - what should I do?
Travel request forms must be approved and submitted to the Program Coordinator with the approving signature of the member of faculty who is providing funding. You will be required to make travel arrangements with at least a two-week advance notice. Travel reimbursement receipts and materials must be received promptly after each trip.
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11. Where can I go for printing?
There is currently one printer in use for graduate students, located in MURE 366. Students are more than welcome to use the CADD computer labs (117, 123) when these rooms are not in use for instruction.
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12. I have an advisor; does this mean he/she is automatically my committee chair?
Not necessarily. Your advisor is assigned to you before the beginning of your first semester to help guide you through your new start at the School. You are responsible for finding your own committee chair, but your advisor is certainly eligible, and will help you in the process of selecting one.
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13. How do I put together a committee?
The best way to do this is to communicate! Talk to your advisor and class instructors to try to gauge their research interests and the research interests of other members of the College of Communication faculty. Try to see what professors best match up with your own research interests and talk to the relevant faculty members - they are here to help.
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14. How do I know who is eligible to sit on a committee?
Contact the Associate Director for Graduate Studies or the Academic Coordinator. Your advisor may also be able to help.
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15. I have a question about my thesis/program of study/thesis defense. Who do I see?
Consult your committee chair, while also liaising with the Academic Coordinator.
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