Frequently Asked Questions

General Course Related Questions:

• Are there deadlines in your courses? Yes, but all deadlines are clearly indicated on the first day of the semester.  Students are encouraged to print the Master Calendar and post it over their desk, in a planner, or anywhere that it might remind you of upcoming deadlines. Additionally, I send out a weekly reminder of upcoming assignments and quizzes. The Canvas  course page has an interactive calendar that links to all assignments, quizzes, and study guides. We welcome early submissions anytime before the deadline.  
• Do you have a late submission penalty?  Yes. Submissions received after the deadline will receive a 10% deduction for each day or portion of day or portion of day late.  No submission will be accepted that is more than 7 days past the due date.  No late submissions will be accepted during the last month of the semester in order to ensure all assignments are graded prior to the grades submission deadline.
• Where can I purchase a textbook for my upcoming course? Please check the syllabus to determine if a textbook is required.  When a textbook is required, the book will be available to purchase at the University of Utah Campus Bookstore.
• Are there any other resources available for your courses? All courses that I teach at the University of Utah utilize Canvas to deliver the course material. Typical materials available on Canvas frequently includes the course syllabus, master calendar, learning outcomes for each lesson, study questions, copies of lecture slides and notes, assignment guidelines and sample reports,  All assignments are submitted via Canvas and grades are posted on Canvas. Students may access Canvas from anywhere they have access to the Internet from Sunday noon to Saturday midnight.  
• How might I reach you for further questions? There are many options available to students when they have questions or need advice regarding their academic activities.  I make Canvas mail my first and last priority of the day.  Students who are enrolled in one of my courses should send me a message via Canvas mail.  Students who are not yet enrolled in a course should send me a message via my University of Utah email at [email protected] or call my office at 801-581-8080.  When I am out of the office my office forwards to my mobile phone.  If I am away from my telephone, please leave a message and I will return your call as soon as possible.  

Online Course Related Questions:

• Will I need to meet on-campus? My online courses are fully functioning online courses. There are no required meetings on the University of Utah campus. All assessments are conducted via Canvas with the exception of American Hotel & Lodging Association certification final exam. Even then the Uonline can arrange for a proctor in your home town. Please see the individual course syllabi for further details.
  
• Can I take an online course from out-of-state? Yes, you may take any of my online courses from outside the State of Utah, the United States of America, or even abroad.  The only requirement is a reliable Internet Service Provider and are self-motivated to complete the course requirements in a timely manner. 
• How will I know what I need to do in the course?  When you first enter one of my online courses you will see the Home Page with a list of each week's topic and dates. Each of the topics links to the weekly study guides that provide you with a step-by-step instructions for the course. The weekly study guide will include headings for each section of the lesson, including the following items:

          *Learning Outcomes
          *Study Questions to answer while reviewing the required reading and listening to the lecture.
          *Assigned Electronic Readings (Typically PDF versions requiring Adobe Reader)
          *eLecture (Provided in 3 formats: recorded podcasts, printed text-heavy color slides, and 
                   black and white notes with 6 slides per page)
          *Assignment/Quizzes Due by Friday, before 12 noon.
          *Coming Next Week