FAQ
Where can I refer a student who needs tutoring?
What should I do if I have a student that I suspect of plagiarism?
What should I do if a student is disruptive in class or inappropriate in his or her contact with other students or with me?
What should I do if I have concerns about a student's emotional well-being? Or, what should I do if I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed?
What should I do if I think a student may have a learning disability or other special needs?
What should I do if a student asks for advice regarding sexual harassment or discrimination?
How can I reserve audiovisual equipment for my classroom?
What should I do if I want to set up a Blackboard site for my courses?
What if there is an emergency in my classroom?
FAQ Answers
Where can I refer a student who needs tutoring?
Click on the tutoring links on this TA site or visit My NEU Academic Guide.
What should I do if I have a student that I suspect of plagiarism?
Review the University’s policy on plagiarism.
It is helpful to teach students about plagiarism to help them avoid it. University Libraries and the English Department’s Writing Programs have developed some excellent resources related to plagiarism and academic honesty.
You may want to copy & paste some of the information onto your syllabus or refer students to this site.
To help determine if a student’s paper has been plagiarized, you may run the student’s paper through Turnitin, plagiarism software that is used with Blackboard. To view a training video for Turnitin, visit the turnitin website.
If the student has plagiarized, consult department policies or your department chair to determine the consequences.
What should I do if a student is disruptive in class or inappropriate in his or her contact with other students or with me?
Contact the Office of Student Conduct and Conflict Resolution: 204 Ell Hall, 617-373-4390.
What should I do if I have concerns about a student's emotional well-being? Or, what should I do if I am feeling overwhelmed and stressed?
Consult the University Health & Counseling Services: Forsyth Building Suite 135, 617-373-2772.
What should I do if I think a student may have a learning disability or other special needs?
Consult the Disability Resource Center: 20 Dodge Hall, 617-373-2675.
What should I do if a student asks for advice regarding sexual harassment or discrimination?
Contact the Office of Affirmative Action and Diversity: 424 Columbus Place, 617-373-2133.
How can I reserve audiovisual equipment for my classroom.
Fill out an audiovisual equipment request form available on the Information Services Customer Service site.
What should I do if I want to set up a Blackboard site for my courses?
Visit the Blackboard resources page for information on how setting up a Blackboard site and Blackboard training sessions.
After attending an initial training session, you can attend an advanced workshop or set up an appointment with a co-op student at the EdTech Center. Visit the EdTech website for online Blackboard help, or call x3157 to set up an appointment.
What if there is an emergency in my classroom?
Call Public Safety/Campus Police at 617-373-3333 (or extension 3333 from a campus phone) for emergencies. For non-emergencies, call 617-373-2121, or visit the Public Safety website.