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This page is devoted to the courses I am teaching in this current semester. In
addition,
this page will include links to my other teaching assignments at both Illinois State
University
and University High School. You will also find links on this page of interest
to sites that
will assist you in our shared efforts in the classroom. I encourage you to
explore each of
the links on the left hand column of this page as you will all learn a good deal from one
another.
I hope each of you had a restful summer break and are returning
to campus with thoughts of getting back to work! The semester promises to be another
productive and busy one as I am teaching THE 327, teaching at the high school level, now and again
teaching Illinois State Dance Theatre at ISU, serving on
a variety of campus wide, state, and national committees,
choreographing, preparing ISDT
for their many performances this fall, and administrating the diverse
needs of the Dance Program at Illinois State University. I am again serving
this year as Assistant Dean in the College of Fine Arts on a 1/2 time
basis.
As the Assistant Dean my duties include serving as the College of Fine Arts Research Coordinator
and the College of Fine Arts Curriculum Chair. I am also taking on the
external grant writing duties for the College expanding upon my responsibilities. I look forward to the
continued opportunity
to grow in my administrative duties. In addition to my teaching
and work with the College, my responsibilities as Head of the Dance Area and Artistic Director of the
Illinois State Dance Theatre should keep me rather busy when not in the
classroom.
If you should have any comments or suggestions as to how I might better assist you as your instructor this semester, please email me and let me know your thoughts.
Have a terrific semester!
Grading
Standards for my Courses
Numerical
Standard |
Grade
Expectations |
A = 90-100% |
work which is absolutely outstanding and
exemplary |
B = 80-89% |
work which indicates a strong performance
well above the minimum requirements |
C = 70-79% |
work which meets expected level of
performance for most students |
D = 60-69% |
work which falls short of minimum criteria |
F = 50-59% or below |
work which falls well below the expected
level of performance for most students |
Classroom Policies
The Course Website:
You are expected to visit my website on a regular basis (at least several times a week),
as
I will often address issues that have come up between class sessions. These may include
changes to the syllabus as well as upcoming events that have recently come to my
attention. Students are responsible for any information posted to this classroom web page
and to the
pages for the specific classes in which they are enrolled. In an
effort to be mindful of the University's resources all Theatre and Dance
courses must provide as many written materials to students on line,
therefore it is imperative that all I.S.U. students check this site
frequently!
Attendance:
Regular class attendance is expected and is almost always necessary to perform well in my
courses. In general, materials and opportunities missed due to
non-attendance can not be
made up for any reason. See course syllabus for specific information.
Late Papers/Assignments:
Assignments are to be turned in at the beginning of the class session in which they are
due
(see syllabus for deadlines). Students are responsible for having
assignments by the time class convenes, after which time they are considered
late and, if accepted due to extenuating circumstances, will be given less
than full credit. This policy applies to all written work and all studio
work.
Cheating and Ethical Violations:
Students who cheat or otherwise engage in significant ethical violations can expect me to
pursue such matters to the full extent of my abilities, up to and including seeking
expulsion
from ISU. Any work submitted with evidence of cheating or
plagiarism
will
NOT be accepted (Thus, you will receive credit). Appropriate University guidelines will be followed for
disciplinary action. For additional information concerning academic integrity, students
should
consult the
Dean of Students
website..
Accommodation for Students with
Disabilities:
Illinois State University is an institution concerned with helping all of our students
feel welcome, and with helping all students learn and develop to their full potential.
To help meet these goals, any
student needing to arrange a reasonable accommodation for a documented disability should
contact Disability Concerns at 350 Fell Hall, 438-5853 (voice), 438-8620 (TTY).
Contact Information
My scheduled office hours for the Fall 2008 semester will be from
9-11am on Tuesday mornings in my office in Centennial West, 201J, or by appointment. Students are
also encouraged to use a variety of additional means of contacting me, including:
(1) Send me an e-mail at
lmerri@ilstu.edu..
(2) Call me in my Centennial West office at 438-2850.
(3) Or call me at home at (309) 728-2095.
Please note that you are encouraged to call me at home, however, please restrict
these calls to before 9:00 PM except in cases of emergency.
(4) I will also be happy to schedule an individual appointment at our mutual convenience.
Fall 2008 Teaching Schedule
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Class Meeting Day(s) |
Class Meeting Times |
Location |
| THE 327 |
Dance
Pedagogy II |
Mondays and Wednesdays |
12:30-2pm |
Centennial
West 308 |
| ISDT |
Company Class |
Fridays |
10:30am-noon |
McCormick 104 |
| University High School |
Dance I/Orchesis |
Monday thru Fridays |
6:55am-7:45am |
McCormick 104 |
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