The curriculum/teacher approval procedure is the first step in the quality control process instituted by the University at Albany to insure the integrity of courses offered through the University in the High School Program. Other components of this process include visits to high school classes by University faculty, and workshops on campus for high school teachers in a variety of academic disciplines.

Voluntary Adjunct Faculty Status

High school teachers must have degree requirements and teaching experience sufficient to qualify them as voluntary adjunct faculty. Teachers meeting the requirements for employment within respective University departments are subsequently appointed voluntary adjunct faculty of the University at Albany. All new UHS teachers must submit a Personnel Data Form to confirm their appointment as voluntary adjunct faculty of the University at Albany. All returning UHS teachers must verify/submit changes to their Personnel Data Form each year.

University Syllabus

Consistent with University at Albany guidelines, all UHS instructors are required to have a current syllabus on file with the UHS Office. Updates to syllabi should be sent to the UHS Program Office for approval before implementation. A syllabus should be given to each student at the beginning of each term (session) so he/she is aware of University course and teacher requirements. Syllabi requirements can be found at http://www.albany.edu/gened/syllabi.shtml.


Course Materials

Consistent with Program requirements, all UHS instructors are required to have
written materials used in the instruction of UHS courses on file with the UHS Office (e.g., sample exams, sample assignments, etc.).

Teacher Changes

In order to preserve the quality and integrity of the credit offered through the University at Albany, any substitutions or changes in approved teachers (resulting in an absence of more than two weeks) at any point in the session MUST be brought to the attention of the UHS Program Office immediately. A resume of the new teacher must be sent to the UHS Office and approved by the UHS Program before students can receive credit for the particular course in question. The UHS Program, in conjunction with the relevant department on campus, reserves the right to cancel any course(s) due to lack of notification, disapproval of the proposed instructor or unacceptable changes in teacher/course curricula.

Teacher/Student Classroom Visits

As the University in the High School Program at the University at Albany has grown, so has the need to ensure the quality and integrity of the credit offered in each UHS participating High School. As has been customary in the past, UHS liaisons visit high school classrooms to monitor the academic standards set forth by the University and the respective academic departments. Faculty liaisons make visits to new high school classes and teachers in the first year and to existing classes and teachers at least every three years. UHS liaisons will contact teachers prior to their intended visit to arrange a mutually agreeable day/time.

Contact information for each UHS liaison can be found on the UHS website under “UHS Program Contacts”. UHS liaisons can also serve as a link to the respective departments within the University and UHS teachers are encouraged to utilize UHS liaisons as a resource anytime throughout the academic year.

Teacher/Course Evaluations

In an effort to preserve the quality and integrity of the credit offered through the University at Albany, all UHS teachers will be evaluated by the appropriate liaison. This evaluation form and its domains are available on the UHS website by clicking on "Teacher/Course Evaluations and Domains" located on the Teacher's Corner (click here). These documents are password-protected. The UHS office will send password notification at the appropriate time. This evaluation is intended for use by the UHS Office and will be provided only to the UHS teacher.

The UHS Program reserves the right to cancel any course(s) that is not taught in a manner consistent with departmental regulations at the University at Albany.

Updates to page performed June 30, 2008 12:04 PM