Physics Department

Department Contact:

Dr. Bruce Palmquist
Professor/Chair
509-963-3142
palmquis@cwu.edu

Physics Department Website

Course Offerings

• Phys 101 - Introductory Astronomy of Stars and Galaxies
• Phys 111 - Introductory Physics
• Phys 112 - Introductory Physics

Requirements

1. Qualifications to teach

   1. New lecturers must have a master's degree in Physics or equivalent credentials to teach Cornerstone courses.
   2. New lecturers must be approved by the Physics department chair and the academic dean of the College of the Sciences.
   3. Policies for Approval of Lecturers
   4. Application for Lecturers

2. On-going Professional Development Requirements

   • Initial Instructor Approval:

     The department liaison will review the cover letter and resume of all applicants. Applicants must meet the same professional qualifications as on campus adjuncts for the same course.

   • Orientation:

     Upon approval, the department liaison will provide a syllabus and overview of the teaching materials currently used in the course to new instructors via email and their initial Cornerstone site visit to CWU campus. Appropriate textbook choices, syllabus criteria, appropriate activities and testing strategies will be covered.

   • Professional Development:

     Each summer instructors will be brought to campus for workshops relevant to instruction and development of course materials. On-campus annual training will take place during the CWU Cornerstone Workshop day. The training will include a review of on campus and Cornerstone syllabi of the same courses, updating Cornerstone faculty on department goals, objectives and assignments for courses taught in the Cornerstone program, and evaluation of similar student work to check for grading consistencies.

   • On-Going Evaluation:

     The department liaison will review the syllabus, a sample test, and available SEOI scores for all Cornerstone faculty before they are approved to teach a subsequent Cornerstone course. Site visit to high school by CWU department liaison.

*This ongoing interaction is intended to build collegiality and ensure consistency of instructions between CWU faculty that teach on campus and those who teach through the CWU Cornerstone program.