FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)
for POL-325/Constitutional Law/Dr.
Bradley
Fall 2011
Table of Contents
- Who is the instructor?
- How do I contact the instructor?
- How do I get to different course web pages?
- What do I need to do to be successful in the course?
- What is the policy for turning in late assignments?
- When is the policy for making up a missed test?
- What do I do if a web page is not working?
Who is the instructor?
Dr. Robert C. Bradley, a professor in the Department of Politics
and Government, is the instructor. He has taught at ISU since 1982. He
teaches primarily law-related courses, including U.S. Judicial Process,
Constitutional Law, and Science and the Law. He also teaches Campaign Politics
and is a regular commentator for the media on election events and political
developments. His research is focused currently on uses of science and
technology in criminal courtrooms and civic education initiatives. Dr. Bradley was recently named a Carnegie Scholar for Political
Engagement. He coordinated a Washington D.C. Civic Engagement Study Tour during
the summer where he took ISU students to D.C. for a behind-the-scenes look at
the governmental process. This past summer Dr. Bradley accompanied the ISU Men's
Basketball team to Montreal, Canada as part of a cultural study tour that he
designed.
Dr. Bradley is
married and has a daughter who is in her second year in a Master's Degree
program at the
University of Chicago. His
hobbies include going to Redbird
sporting events, and watching the Bears, the Cubs, Ohio State football, and Kentucky
Wildcat basketball. He plays golf, reads action thrillers and
court dramas, and enjoys bird watching, shooting pool, bowling, and
working in his yard.
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How do I contact the instructor?
To contact Dr. Bradley, you can e-mail him at rbradley@ilstu.edu, phone him at (309) 438-8944, or leave him a message by calling the Department of Politics & Government either at (309) 438-8638 or at (309) 438-8639. You can also see Dr. Bradley at his office in 407-B (on the fourth floor) of Schroeder Hall. My regular office hours are from 2 to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays and Wednesdays. You can also set an appointment with Dr. Bradley to see him at some time other than his established office hours.
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How do I get to different course web pages?
At the top of most of the course web pages will be links to other pages for the course. Also at the top of the syllabus, course schedule, welcome, and FAQ pages is an UP link which if clicked will take you to the course home page. On the left side of many of the course web pages will be links that will take you to different sections of the web page that you are browsing. Near the bottom of the web pages will be a link to return you to the top of the page that you are browsing.
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What do I need to do to be successful in the course?
Attend class regularly. Participate in class discussions. Be prepared for your class participation by keeping current with the reading assignments. Show up for class on time. Turn in all assignments on time. Follow the directions for the assignments. If unclear or unsure of any course material, ask the instructor.
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What is the policy for turning in late assignments?
Without a valid excuse, no late assignment will be accepted. Assignments are to be completed on their due dates. It is completely up to the discretion of the instructor to determine if a provided excuse is valid, and to determine if any penalty will be assessed the assignment.
What is the policy for making up a missed test?
Without a valid excuse, no student will be permitted to make up a missed test or any other in-class exercise. Forgetting the date of a test is not a valid excuse. If you have missed a test or exercise contact the instructor as soon as possible. It is completely up to the discretion of the instructor to determine if a provided excuse is valid. If a student has a valid excuse, then an arrangement will be made to take a make up. If you know in advance that you will miss a test, then contact the instructor in advance to arrange for a make up.
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What do I do if a web page is not working?
First do not panic. Make sure that you have actually clicked on an active link or have typed in the URL (address for the web page) correctly. You might also want to make sure that the computer you are using is still connected to the internet. From time to time servers necessary for the internet connection go down. If a server is down it usually takes an hour or so for it to come back up. If you are connected and sure that you clicked on the link, pause and then try again. At certain times of the day, the internet becomes clogged and responds sluggishly. If after a couple of times the page still does not work, then contact me and tell me what page/link is not working and when you tried to access that page unsuccessfully.