Fort Hays State University (FHSU) Blackboard Operations Policy for International Education Partners

It is the policy of FHSU that a lead instructor in the international partnership program will be given instructor access to Blackboard. The rights and responsibilities of the lead instructor and cooperating teacher are included in this policy.

I. FHSU BLACKBOARD CONTROL CENTER RESPONSIBILITIES
· To provide timely technical assistance.
· To provide training during scheduled times or upon request.
· To research the most effective content-delivery methods.
· To provide a stable operating environment for access by partner schools.
· To provide reasonable notification of scheduled maintenance.
· To maintain and offer effective multimedia development facilities at FHSU.
· To maintain the international website.
· To provide batch functions (i.e. student enrollment) upon request within the established deadline.
· To communicate in a professional manner.

II. LEAD/INSTRUCTOR OF RECORD’s BLACKBOARD RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· To be responsible for course development, content, and delivery
· To request the creation of a Blackboard course-shell from the appropriate party.
· To manage the options available within the Blackboard course-shell.
· To receive training on Blackboard and appropriate technology.
· To abide by FHSU’s computing policies and standards.
· To notify the appropriate personnel at FHSU of issues. (Contacts)
· To provide timely responses and assistance to student and Cooperating Teacher issues.
· To coordinate the Add/Drop process and other classroom management activities with the CT after the lead instructor is notified by the Registrar’s Office.
· To request the batch loading of students into Blackboard within the established deadline, if desired.
· To communicate in a professional manner.

III. COOPERATING TEACHER’S BLACKBOARD RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· To receive training on Blackboard and appropriate technology.
· To notify the appropriate personnel at FHSU of issues. (Contacts)
· To work with the lead instructor for Blackboard course settings/options.
· To obtain permission from the lead instructor prior to altering course content, assessments, settings/options.
· To provide timely response and assistance to student issues.
· To provide lead instructors with appropriate feedback.
· To work with the Lead Instructor to establish a process for Add/Drop and other classroom management activities.
· To communicate in a professional manner.

Approved IEMG 2/18/05
Revised IEMG 7/25/05