Teaching Policies & Contacts

TEACHING POLICY:

Teaching Policy pdf download

 

SYLLABUS REQUIREMENTS FOR CORE COURSES:

Syllabus requirements for Core ENGL courses pdf download

 

ENGLISH DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:

Department of English Main Office
William Kuskin, Chair Hellems 101 492-7382
Ruth Ellen Kocher, Associate Chair for Creative Writing Hellems 101F 492-8953
Jeanine Reinke, Assistant to the Chair Hellems 101 492-7382
Julie Gemmell, Administrative Assistant Hellems 101 492-7381
Department of English Student Services Office
Penelope Kelsey, Interim Associate Chair for Undergraduate Studies Hellems 111A 492-2868
Paul Youngquist, Associate Chair for Graduate Studies Hellems 115 492-8643
Rogelio Garcia, Undergraduate Academic Advisor Hellems 08 492-7883
Christine Luft, Undergraduate Academic Advisor Macky 220 735-0137
Shawn Adrian, Undergraduate Academic Advisor Hellems 08A 492-7922
Cynthia Ocken, Graduate Program Assistant Hellems 115A 492-6594
Renzia Benninger, Undergraduate Program Assistant Hellems 111 492-6434
Department of English AY2011-2012 Special Events
New MFA Student Orientation Session TBA
New MA-Lit Student Orientation Session TBA
New Doctoral Student Orientation Session TBA
Department Picnic to Welcome New Faculty Aug. 26, 2011
Graduate Student Reception to welcome new and continuing English graduate students, faculty, staff and their guests. Aug. 18, 2011 – 5-7 PM Koenig Alumni Center
Department Appreciation Event Dec. 7, 2011 – 4 PM     Koenig Alumni Center
Department Winter Graduation Recognition Ceremony Dec. 15, 2011 – 2 PM
Old Main Chapel
Department Spring Graduation Ceremony May 11, 2012  Mary Rippon Theatre
Academic Support Services Provided by Department Faculty and Staff
Academic Advising Undergraduate:

  • Penny Kelsey
  • Rogelio Garcia; Shawn Adrian

Graduate:

  • Paul Youngquist
  • Ruth Ellen Kocher
Academic Scheduling Renzia Benninger
AVM Equipment (Department’s) Julie Gemmell
Benefits Jeanine Reinke or Liz Spencer (FCS)
Book Order and Desk Copy Questions Julie Gemmell
Change of Record forms Renzia Benninger (Undergrad); Cynthia Ocken (Grad)
Classroom Assignments Renzia Benninger
Class Cancellations Julie Gemmell  (492-7381 or engldept@colorado.edu)
Computer Lab for Faculty Members Hellems 151
Copier (access codes, repair, copy limits) Julie Gemmell
Creative Writing Program/Workshop Applications Renzia Benninger
Department Website Julie Gemmell
Facilities Management Requests Julie Gemmell
Faculty Course Questionnaire (FCQs) Julie Gemmell
FAX (long distance) requests Julie Gemmell
Grading Renzia Benninger
Financial Service Center Liaison Jeanine Reinke
General Information Regarding University/Department Julie Gemmell
Honors Program Renzia Benninger
Instructor Complaints
  • Paul Youngquist
  • Penny Kelsey
  • Ruth Ellen Kocher (CRWR)
Keys Julie Gemmell
Office Assignments Faculty members/ Part-Time Lecturers/Instructors: William Kuskin, Jeanine Reinke, Julie Gemmell
GPTI: Julie Gemmell
Parking Permits Jeanine Reinke
Payroll Jeanine Reinke (faculty/sr instructors/instructors); Cynthia Ocken (PTLect/GPTI/TA) or Liz Spencer (FCS)
Registration Assistance
Renzia Benninger (Undergrad); Cynthia Ocken (Grad)
Special Action Forms
Renzia Benninger (Undergrad); Cynthia Ocken (Grad)
Special Room Reservations Renzia Benninger
Student Complaints Undergraduate:

  • Penny Kelsey
  • Ruth Ellen Kocher (CRWR)

Graduate:

  • Paul Youngquist
  • Ruth Ellen Kocher (CRWR)
Teaching Assignments Ruth Ellen Kocher; Penny Kelsey; Paul Youngquist