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A Few Words About Professors

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Professors have many obligations beyond just teaching students in the classroom. They are expected to conduct research, publish works, and participate in various service activities for their institution and field. While some professors may seem uncaring, most want students to learn and are dedicated to their roles. The document provides tips for students to get to know their professors better through things like checking faculty webpages, communicating regularly, and participating in class. This can help students succeed and be less intimidated to seek help from professors.

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A FEW WORDS ABOUT PROFESSORS What You May Not Know
MYTHS ABOUT PROFESSORS You may hear from other students that professors dont care about their students, especially when they are professors at large institutions. Although this may be true for a small majority of professors, the vast majority of them care greatly about you and want to be sure that you learn in their courses.
WHAT DO PROFESSORS DO EXACTLY? Professors have obligations that go far beyond teaching. Many of those obligations go beyond the classroom and are often carried out away from the office or even off campus. Most faculty at four-year colleges are expected to engage in creative activities.
EXPECTATIONS OF PROFESSORS Professors are expected to: Conduct research Write for professional journals Publish books Present papers at professional meetings Create portfolios And the list goes on and on.
EXPECTATIONS OF PROFESSORS CONTD Professors are also expected to perform service activities. Serving on a variety of committees Acting as student advisors Providing services to their profession by reviewing scholarly papers Holding offices in professional organizations Attending professional meetings And the list goes on
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS Do your homework before class Before going to class on the first day, check to see if your professor has a webpage. Web pages often present a less formal image of your professor than you will see in class. You can often find information regarding their position, degrees, and colleges they attended. Their hobbies and other interests are sometimes included as well.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS CONTD The better you know your professors, the less uncomfortable or afraid youll be to ask for help. You will also be more likely to succeed in the class if you have a good relationship with your professors.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS CONTD Communicate consistently Get involved on campus Participate in class Make appointments Get to know other faculty and staff members
WHAT YOUR PROFESSORS EXPECT FROM YOU College professors expect you to Remember that youre in college to get an education Show interest in whatever they teach Be self-motivated Know how to study and manage your time Do more with course material than simply memorize it Be respectful

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A Few Words About Professors

  • 1. A FEW WORDS ABOUT PROFESSORS What You May Not Know
  • 2. MYTHS ABOUT PROFESSORS You may hear from other students that professors dont care about their students, especially when they are professors at large institutions. Although this may be true for a small majority of professors, the vast majority of them care greatly about you and want to be sure that you learn in their courses.
  • 3. WHAT DO PROFESSORS DO EXACTLY? Professors have obligations that go far beyond teaching. Many of those obligations go beyond the classroom and are often carried out away from the office or even off campus. Most faculty at four-year colleges are expected to engage in creative activities.
  • 4. EXPECTATIONS OF PROFESSORS Professors are expected to: Conduct research Write for professional journals Publish books Present papers at professional meetings Create portfolios And the list goes on and on.
  • 5. EXPECTATIONS OF PROFESSORS CONTD Professors are also expected to perform service activities. Serving on a variety of committees Acting as student advisors Providing services to their profession by reviewing scholarly papers Holding offices in professional organizations Attending professional meetings And the list goes on
  • 6. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS Do your homework before class Before going to class on the first day, check to see if your professor has a webpage. Web pages often present a less formal image of your professor than you will see in class. You can often find information regarding their position, degrees, and colleges they attended. Their hobbies and other interests are sometimes included as well.
  • 7. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS CONTD The better you know your professors, the less uncomfortable or afraid youll be to ask for help. You will also be more likely to succeed in the class if you have a good relationship with your professors.
  • 8. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR PROFESSORS CONTD Communicate consistently Get involved on campus Participate in class Make appointments Get to know other faculty and staff members
  • 9. WHAT YOUR PROFESSORS EXPECT FROM YOU College professors expect you to Remember that youre in college to get an education Show interest in whatever they teach Be self-motivated Know how to study and manage your time Do more with course material than simply memorize it Be respectful