What do I do if I am having difficulty with a faculty member?

If you are comfortable, talk directly with the faculty member. Please be courteous, respectful, and specific. If you would like to speak to a neutral, confident, and independent party, please contact the Ombudsperson (AD 238, 765-285-1545) to discuss the situation and explore possibilities. If you think you are being graded unfairly, talk directly to the instructor. Compare your work against the assignment criteria. Highlight the specific place in your work where you met the assignment criteria. If your instructor has changed the course requirements from what is on the syllabus, please understand that changes are sometimes necessary and are most likely a result of unforeseen circumstances. Talk with the instructor about these changes. You may also contact the Department Chairperson at 765-285-5977. Meetings with the department Chairperson are confidential. For these, and other academic related issues, you may also contact the Office of Student Rights and Community Standards (http://www.bsu.edu/sa/srcs/) at 765-285-5036 or visit them in the Student Center, room 224.