The Office of Student Conduct realizes that it can be difficult to communicate with faculty and staff when entering a new learning environment. We are providing a few resources that will undoubtedly be helpful in your quest for assistance both inside and out of the classroom.
Emailing Professors, Administrators, or Staff
- Michelle Adams' article on 7 Things to Remember When Emailing Your Professor (https://www.scholarshippoints.com/campuslife/7-things-to-remember-when-e...)
- Paul T. Corrigan and Cameron Hung McNabb's article entitled, Re: Your Recent Email to Your Professor (https://www.insidehighered.com/views/2015/04/16/advice-students-so-they-...)
Talking to Professors, Administrators, or Staff
- MacEwan's advice on Don’t fear the teacher, and other tips for talking to your professors (https://www.macewan.ca/wcm/StudentAffairs/NewStudentOrientation/First-YearExperience/PRIMER_TALK_TO_YOUR_PROFS)
- Elissa Nadworny's article on College Students: How To Make Office Hours Less Scary (https://www.npr.org/2019/10/05/678815966/college-students-how-to-make-office-hours-less-scary)
- Elizabeth Hoyt's article on Professor Office Hours: Dos and Don't (https://www.fastweb.com/student-life/articles/professor-office-hour-dos-...
If you have suggestions for resources to add to this page, please email us at conduct@sfsu.edu.