Studio and Classroom Faculty Information
At registration, new Graduate School students will be given information regarding contacting their studio teacher to arrange a lesson schedule. Unless other arrangements are made, the teacher’s email address and phone numbers will be given to all assigned students.

Change of Major Teacher
The request for a change in major teacher begins with an interview with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. No change of major teacher will be authorized without the approval of the Dean.

Class Rosters
Class rosters for all classes will be available to faculty through Cadence.  After the start of each semester, the Office of the Registrar will notify faculty if there are adjustments made to any class that differs from registration of classes at the start of the semester directly following the end of the add/drop period.  It is important for all faculty to regularly check their individual class rosters throughout the semester for accuracy and report any discrepancies to the Registrar.

Attendance

Students are expected to attend all classes and lessons. A student who misses more than two classes for classes that meet once a week, three classes for classes that meet twice a week, or four classes for classes that meet four times a week without an official excuse should be reported to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Students should not miss lessons without prior arrangement with the teacher.

Full attendance is required at the Tianjin Juilliard for all classes and class-related activities and is factored into each student’s final grade.   In order to enforce Tianjin Juilliard’s attendance policy, faculty are requested to inform the Registrar if a student has been absent from their respective class three (3) or more times.  The registrar, as directed by the faculty, will then issue attendance warnings directly to the student via email.

The complete Attendance Policy is found HERE.  Faculty are required to familiarize themselves with the entire policy and to check regularly the website for any updates to the policy.

Music Juries
Music Jury Week is scheduled the week prior to the final week of the spring semester. Jury requirements for each instrument are available  on My Hub Studio teachers are expected to attend all juries. Attendance at juries is part of the contractual agreement. Students receive a copy of faculty comments and a single grade which is an average of the individual jury grades. Students do not have access to the grade given by an individual faculty member, except for those students who invoke their FERPA rights. “B-” is the lowest passing grade students may receive in jury examinations. A lower grade automatically places a student on probation.

NOTE: Students are registered for Annual or Graduation juries by the Registrar according to their curriculum requirements. Faculty are not permitted to alter the status of a jury (Annual or Graduation) without prior approval by the Dean or Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs. A Graduation Jury is required for completion of the Master of Music degree

Mid-Year Evaluations
There will be a mid-year evaluation done at the end of Fall semester in every academic year. This evaluation will be comprised of materials selected by the studio teacher and will be up to15 minutes in length. For orchestral studies and chamber music majors, the evaluation may, or may not include piano collaboration

Participation in Entrance Auditions, Juries, and Required Recitals
All studio faculty members are expected to participate in students’ entrance auditions and juries. Auditions will be scheduled between January 15 and April 15 each year; specific dates will be published at least 6 months in advance. Dates for jury week can be found on each year’s academic calendar. It is the responsibility of faculty members to arrange their own schedules so that their availability for auditions and juries is protected.

Studio teachers are expected to attend their students’ required recitals as a significant component of their instruction and relationship with students.

Class Final Exams Period
During finals weeks, no School activities of any kind including performances can be scheduled that conflict with final exams and juries.

Classroom Protocol
As a pre-professional institution with a mission to develop leaders in the performing arts, Tianjin Juilliard expects its students to observe the normal courtesies practiced by a society of mature and responsible persons. The standards of the profession are in effect at Tianjin Juilliard.

Any classroom behavior which interferes with the instructor’s ability to teach or distracts from the concentration of other students will not be tolerated. Such behavior may include, but is not limited to:

• eating or drinking
• talking to a neighbor in a disruptive manner
• using electronic devices for non-academic purposes, including a cell phone
• inappropriate language
• physical violence of any kind
• arriving late, leaving early

Any student whose actions detract from the learning of any other person in the class will be asked to leave the classroom immediately. If the student continues to be disruptive and does not leave the room after being clearly told to do so, the teacher will report to the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs who will decide whether to place the student on automatic academic or disciplinary probation, with the potential of being dismissed from School after judicial review.

In developing its philosophy of scholastic standing and methods of measuring satisfactory academic progress, The Tianjin Juilliard School has been obliged to consider carefully the unique nature of the educational and artistic process at the School as well as the unique development of each individual student. Requirements for graduation are delineated by program, course, credit, and normal residency for each field of study. Students must follow the curriculum guidelines prescribed by their major field of study. Progress through the prescribed sequence of courses and the credits accumulated become the student’s official transcript. While The Tianjin Juilliard School computes a traditional grade point average (G.P.A.) by semester and cumulatively, the School does not attempt to rank its students by class level or department.

The educational programs of The Tianjin Juilliard School, including academic standards and regulations governing satisfactory progress, are supervised by both the Dean, and the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs.

Grading System

The School awards credit for studies on the basis of regular attendance and satisfactory completion of all assignments and examinations. At the close of each semester, faculty will be asked to email the grades to the Registrar at: registrar@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.

The grades will become part of the student’s permanent record. Any questions regarding the accuracy of a grade must be addressed in writing to the Registrar within the semester immediately following receipt of the grade. Students who wish to receive a printed copy of their cumulative record should file a request in the Office of the Registrar. Studies are classified in the following categories: major study, classroom, performance ensembles, and annual examinations (juries). Grades are

Credit Grades

Note: Grades of C- and D do not carry credit at the graduate level.

Non-Credit Grades

Note: Grades of Incomplete may be granted by the Scholastic Standing Committee only upon instructor-approved petition by the student. Under certain conditions, exceptions may be allowed for first-semester incompletes in year-long skills based courses. 

Satisfactory Progress

• Studio Grades: Any grade lower than B” for graduate students in performance-related studies places a student on Probation. Studio grades should realistically reflect professional potential and be consistent with a department’s standard as represented by the annual jury grade.
• Classroom Grades: In order for a student to maintain good academic standing, minimum standards of achievement for classroom work have been established according to the student’s enrollment status. It is expected that Graduate Students earn no grades lower than a "C" in a classroom course.
• Incompletes: Students must request an incomplete grade and file an Incomplete Grade Request Form with the Registrar’s Office. Incomplete coursework must be submitted no later than 4 weeks after the last day of the current term. If a student requires an extension, the faculty member may list an extended due date on the Incomplete Grade Request Form which will be automatically granted. Once the work has been completed, a Change of Grade card should be filed as soon as possible. If a student does not complete their work by the assigned date, the grade will be automatically converted to an IF grade (incomplete failure).
• Change of Grade: Change of Grade forms are available in the Registrar’s Office. Grade changes other than for incompletes should be made only if an error has been made in reporting the original grade.

Grade Appeal
Any question regarding the accuracy of a grade must be addressed by the student in writing to the Registrar within the add/drop period of the semester immediately following the semester in which the grade was received. Grade appeals received later than this deadline will not be accepted for further review. The student will be advised first to consult with the instructor in order to understand the computation of the grade; the instructor will document this consultation in writing to the student and Registrar. If the student has further concerns, the next step is to consult with the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. Ultimate resolution, if warranted, rests with a subset of the Scholastic Standing Committee chaired by the Dean. The student will receive a written response to the appeal at each appropriate stage. Copies of this correspondence will be maintained in the student’s folder in the Office of the Registrar. Every effort will be made to resolve grade appeals in a timely manner, to the extent possible, within the semester in which the written appeal is received.

Repeat Classes
Students who are permitted to continue along their curriculum track and who are obliged to repeat classes in order to fulfill their graduation requirements, replace lost credit or to attain proficiency in certain skills or techniques do not violate the terms of satisfactory progress, because their work is still evaluated within the context of progression toward graduation. Moreover, it is likely that repeat classes will take place during a period when the student is on some form of official status, such as concern, warning, or probation.

With respect to all repeat courses, incompletes, and withdrawals, considerable care is taken in individual advisement to assist students with suitable options for achieving their educational goals, including but not limited to tutorials, summer study and appropriately intensified course loads. Grades received in repeat classes do not remove or replace previous grades recorded in those courses.
 

Students begin their studies at The Tianjin Juilliard School in good standing and are given every encouragement to maintain that status throughout their program of study at the School. Students must meet the institutional standards of quantitative evaluation and qualitative evaluation as described below:

• Quantitative Evaluation: A student must successfully complete at least 67% of their attempted required credits over the course of a semester. Students must complete their program in no more than 150% of the standard amount of time it takes to complete their major field of study as published in the curriculum guidelines for each discipline.
• Qualitative Evaluation: The School requires each student to maintain a minimum grade point average each semester and cumulatively to maintain eligibility. Graduate School students must maintain a minimum 2.70 GPA throughout their entire program.
• Financial Aid Warning and Suspension: Students are evaluated for satisfactory academic progress every semester by the Scholastic Standing Committee. Students who do not meet institutional standards could be placed on financial aid warning for the following semester. Students will still be eligible for financial aid during this period. If the student does not meet the standards by the end of the semester, the student’s case will be evaluated by the Scholastic Standing Committee and may not be eligible to receive financial aid.

Graduate Students earning grades below B in the major subject and performance classes will be subject to prompt disciplinary action by the Scholastic Standing Committee. In classroom subjects, grades lower than C do not carry credit at the master’s level. Further restrictions apply to those taking English classes. 

Should a student’s progress fall below institutional standards with respect to any aspect of the qualitative and quantitative work expected, the student will receive written notification of a change in academic standing (Concern, Warning, or Probation). Copies of such notifications are routinely shared with the Dean, the primary studio teacher, the Registrar, and the Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs. In many cases, a personal conference with an appropriate School official will be part of the notification process.

Standards of Academic Integrity
Academic integrity is at the center of all educational processes at The Tianjin Juilliard School. Academic misconduct and dishonesty undermine the integrity of teaching and learning in our community. Such cases are taken seriously and will be resolved in a fair and consistent manner. All members of the Tianjin Juilliard community should serve as models of honest and truthful behavior, be aware of the standards of academic integrity and work to eliminate situations that could result in academic misconduct. Students are strongly encouraged to avail themselves of the offices and services created to assist them in coping with the stress and rigor of The Tianjin Juilliard School. These include the Office of Academic Affairs, ACESS Center, Counseling Services, and Office of Student Development.

Definitions of Academic Misconduct and Dishonesty
The following definitions encompass all classroom, studio, and performance work:

• Cheating includes but is not limited to using or attempting to use unauthorized information for or during an exam or other form of evaluation; copying or attempting to copy from another student; knowingly giving or sharing information during a test or to students in other classes; collaborating on assignments that are intended to represent an individual student’s work.
• Plagiarism includes but is not limited to the failure to give credit to a source of ideas, language, or words that are not one’s own; copying of passages without attribution to the author and the printed or online source; inserting of someone else’s work—perhaps with small changes—into one’s own work and not supplying the name of the author; downloading part or all of an essay or term paper off the Internet as if it were one’s own original work. It is also the purchasing or using of a paper from another individual or outside source.
• Falsification and fraud include but are not limited to the intentional forgery or alteration of academic documents, records, or forms; invention of information or citation in any academic examination or evaluation; encouraging an individual to alter academic documents or assisting others in such activities; the intentional misuse of academic documents, records or forms; misrepresenting oneself during an official examination or evaluation; giving or selling work to other individuals to pass as their own.
• Other examples of academic misconduct include removing, copying, or reading of any official documents or records maintained by any member of the faculty or administration; resubmitting work done in previous courses without the approval of the current instructor.

Academic Conduct Committee and Adjudication
The Tianjin Juilliard School respects the dignity of its students, yet requires that students comply with regulations of academic life necessary to fulfill its educational responsibilities. Tianjin Juilliard seeks to create for its students a positive learning environment. To this end, in all cases of academic misconduct, every effort will be made to ensure that the alleged offender will receive due process in accordance with Tianjin Juilliard’s policies and procedures. Confidentiality will be maintained to the best possible extent.

The Scholastic Standing Committee supervises the investigation of academic misconduct reports. Academic Integrity Hearing panels are formed by a selection of three to five of the following individuals: Associate Dean of Student Development or designee, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of the Library, Director of English Language Studies, the Registrar and select classroom faculty on a rotation basis.

Scholastic Standing Committee Meeting Calendar
The Scholastic Standing Committee meets at least once at the beginning and close of each semester:

• Fall semester: October, November, and December/January
• Spring semester: March, April, and June

Standard Categories of Disciplinary Action

Concern and Warning: If a student receives a grade or grades lower than the required minimum in secondary subjects (i.e., subjects outside the major or performance studies), he or she may receive a letter of concern or letter of warning. Such a letter is normally issued at the close of the semester, but may be issued at any time during the academic year that the Registrar receives official notice of poor achievement. A letter of warning indicates a severe lapse in academic performance nearly warranting probationary status. If a student receives a letter of concern or warning, that student’s record will be reviewed again at the midpoint and close of the succeeding semester.

Probation: A student may be placed on probation at any time for significant problems in meeting the artistic, technical, and/or professional requirements of their major field of study demonstrated by unsatisfactory grades in the major subject or performance classes, or jury examination for repeated failures in a secondary subject or subjects; for multiple failures or non-credit grades in a given term; for an unprofessional attitude toward class attendance; or for a serious breach of the “Essential Elements of the Curriculum.” If a student receives a probation letter, that student’s record will be reviewed again at the midpoint and close of the succeeding semester.

Dismissal: Students who do not meet the terms of their probation or who demonstrate an incorrigible failure to meet the scholastic standards of The Tianjin Juilliard School (for example, repeated failures) may, at the School’s discretion, be subject to dismissal at any time. Students may also be dismissed at any time if their attitude or deportment conflicts with other standards of the School, or if they endanger their own health or that of others. Acts of cheating and vandalism are dismissible offenses. Students are subject to Tianjin Juilliard’s “Standards of Academic Integrity” as detailed in the Student Handbook. Students who are dismissed are generally advised in a personal conference with the Artistic Director and Dean as well as in writing.

Entrance Auditions
All applicants must audition for members of the faculty. This audition could occur in person or on an online platform. It is a contractual obligation for each faculty member to participate in the audition process.

Auditions are held in Tianjin and New York, between January and March. Additional regional auditions may be offered at international locations. The deadline for graduate applications is December 15th. Faculty will be involved in reviewing pre-screen recordings from applicants following the December 15th application deadline.

While a prospective student is present in an audition room, faculty members should be fully attentive to the performer. A prospective student’s audition and its evaluation by faculty members are the primary criteria for admission to The Tianjin Juilliard School.

Admissions Decisions
After the audition process, the Tianjin Juilliard faculty, as well as select Juilliard NY faculty, will review the audition recordings and applicant files. This process will conclude by March 1st, at which point the Office of Admission will organize and prepare applicant files for committee review. In early March, the Tianjin Juilliard Admissions Committee will meet to review the complete applicant files and will make an initial admission recommendation, based primarily on 1) faculty recommendation 2) institutional need 3) academic standing 4) English language proficiency.

The Tianjin Juilliard Admissions Committee is chaired by the Director of Graduate Admissions and is comprised of the following staff of Tianjin Juilliard:  CEO and Artistic Director, Dean, Associate Dean of Enrollment, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, the Managing Director of the Tianjin Juilliard School, and the Director of English Language Studies (as needed).  The committee will also include the following members from Juilliard in New York:  Provost, Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development, Dean and Director of the Music Division, Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, and the Dean of Academic Affairs and Assessment.  Unless the committee members in Tianjin deny admission to an applicant, the entire committee will review and finalize admission recommendations.
Admissions decisions are communicated in writing by the Tianjin Juilliard Office of Admissions to the applicant by April 1st. Faculty members should not communicate admissions decisions to the applicant. Some decisions may be released after this primary decision release date, depending on institutional need and circumstances.

Applicant Review Process
Following auditions, The Office of Admissions will supply faculty with lists of potentially admissible applicants in their department. Faculty will have access to review applicant records in the application system, Slate. Each department will then create ranked lists of candidates whom the department recommends for admission. These lists will guide the admission review process.

Faculty members from each department may initiate appeals for individual applicants who do not appear on the tentative admit rosters. The faculty member should submit an appeal in writing to the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management, offering further information and comments on any salient points of the audition. The appeal should be brought as soon as possible after receiving the tentative admit roster. The Admissions Committee will reevaluate all audition grades and comments, and the academic profile of the applicant, along with any new information. Results of the appeal will be communicated to the faculty member.

Teacher Assignments
The Associate Dean for Enrollment Management recommends teacher assignments, based on the student’s preference, faculty audition evaluations, and faculty studio load. Close consultation occurs with the Dean, and with the faculty. Students either receive a notice of a teacher assignment in their admissions letter or receive notification soon after. All students will be notified of their teacher assignment before they are asked to confirm their intent to enroll.

Information concerning audition procedures will be made available through the Office of Admissions at the time of auditions.

Studio teachers’ attendance at auditions, as well as required student recitals and end-of-year jury examinations, are considered to be part of the contractual agreement with the School. Any questions may be directed to the Office of Admissions.

Financial Aid and Scholarship Guidelines
Scholarship decisions for students who are new to The Tianjin Juilliard School are made by the Tianjin Juilliard Scholarship Committee and are based on a combination of financial need and artistic merit. All applicants wishing to be considered for aid must complete the College Board CSS Profile by March 1st prior to admission. The Tianjin Juilliard Scholarship Committee will be chaired by the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management and will also be comprised of the CEO and Artistic Director, Dean, Director of Enrollment Management and Financial Aid, Director of Admission and Assistant Deans as needed.

In examining a student’s financial situation, the Committee considers student and parent income and assets, total educational debt, availability of outside funds, and special circumstances; audition results and institutional needs are also considered. Students who feel their scholarship is not sufficient to enable them to enroll are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions and to complete a Scholarship Appeal. Scholarship appeals are reviewed by the Scholarship Committee.

Students can expect the same amount of scholarship assistance each year provided they maintain satisfactory academic progress. Students may appeal for additional scholarship if they have experienced a change in financial circumstances. Faculty members are encouraged to contact the Associate Dean for Enrollment Management should they become aware of any special circumstances that their student has that may warrant consideration for additional financial assistance.

Tianjin Juilliard considers participation in chamber music activities to be an essential element of a musician’s education. Successful participation requires initiative, responsibility, and clear communication with coaches, colleagues, and the Chamber Music Office.

Orchestral Studies majors are required to complete two semesters of chamber music. The Office of Academic Affairs, in consultation with the Chair of Chamber Music and faculty, will assign groups, repertoire, and coaches at the beginning of each semester. Students are welcome to request personnel, repertoire choices or a particular coach by submitting a Chamber Music group request form at least one month prior to the start of the semester Please note: these requests are subject to approval by the Chair of Chamber Music in consultation with the Office of Academic Affairs. Collaborative Piano majors wishing to take a chamber music elective will be placed whenever possible in a group of three or more players.

Ensembles comprised of Orchestral Studies majors should work with their coach for eight hours per semester and must give a public performance at least once during the semester in order to receive credit. It is the responsibility of each ensemble to remain in close communication with its coach to schedule coachings and performance. Chamber music activities must not conflict with orchestra rehearsals.

Ensembles are expected to rehearse regularly between faculty coachings. Most Rehearsal spaces may be reserved through ASIMUT. Groups needing a large rehearsal space should contact the chamber music manager.

Students admitted to the educational programs of the Tianjin Juilliard School are held to high professional standards in preparation for successful careers in the performing arts. To that end, they must possess aptitude, abilities, and skills in the following six areas, and be able to perform independently described functions in each area:

I. Behavioral and Social Attributes
II. Communication Skills
III. Intellect, Instinct, and Imagination
IV. Motor and Sensory Skills
V. Observation and Self-Awareness
VI. Performance and Rehearsal Discipline

Collectively, these six areas and all associated functions are designated “essential elements of the curriculum.” Please click HERE for complete descriptions.
Adherence to these professional standards is considered an integral part of the educational process in all programs of study at The Tianjin Juilliard School.

I. Behavioral and Social Attributes

1. To demonstrate a professional standard of behavior for rehearsal and classroom work, including but not limited to: the fulfillment of attendance requirements, preparedness, punctuality, concentration, cooperation, and seriousness of purpose and demeanor
2. To be able to handle stress and to function in a competitive and high-intensity learning environment
3. To demonstrate empathy, integrity, honesty, good interpersonal skills, curiosity, confidence, and an openness to change
4. To adapt to an ever-changing environment, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of challenges and uncertainties, which are inherent in the training and the artistic process, as well as in the profession.
5. To accept relevant suggestions and criticism in a professional manner, and to utilize this feedback in the development of the artistic process
6. To acknowledge, consider, and discuss opposing points of view and opinions
7. To develop negotiating skills and an ability to compromise, all of which are vital to the collaborative artistic experience
8. To maintain health and diet habits that will allow them to be consistently alert and responsive, and to develop endurance and strength
9. To demonstrate respect for and appreciation of the geographic, cultural, economic, and ethnic diversity of the Tianjin Juilliard community and the broader artistic community
10. To demonstrate respect and advocacy for all the arts

II. Communication Skills

1. To speak in English effectively and sensitively with faculty, staff, and fellow students
2. To read and write effectively in English in order to comprehend material and to complete written assignments—quizzes, exams, essays, and term papers—in a coherent, grammatically accurate manner
3. To demonstrate familiarity with the vocabulary of their discipline
4. To articulate coherently their artistic ideas
5. To be able to perceive and interpret nonverbal communication

III. Intellect, Instinct, and Imagination

1. To comprehend, interpret, retain, and integrate thoroughly and reliably information they receive from instruction, including classwork, homework, and the rehearsal process
2. To analyze and discuss technical concepts in the discipline, as well as to solicit help in understanding these concepts, if needed
3. To assimilate traditions of the performing arts with training that may be verbal, visual, aural, intellectual, or physical
4. To learn and execute advanced time management skills in order to meet the expectations of rigorous academic and performance schedules
5. To be able to learn and/or memorize texts, musical scores, physical movements, etc., specific to the major discipline within the time frames specified by classroom and/or rehearsal requirements
6. To develop the emotional resources required to implement imaginative and intellectual abilities
7. To cultivate an innate rhythmic sense

IV. Motor and Sensory Skills

1. To possess, maintain, and advance a sophisticated level of motor function and ability consistent with a high level of advanced training and performance in their area of specialization (for example, digital dexterity at various levels is essential for all instrumentalists—the specific demands dictated by the nature of the sound production, i.e., demands for keyboard instruments are different from those for stringed instruments, etc.; aural and visual acuity are necessary for specific performance and ensemble work)
2. To comprehend, interpret, and retain, thoroughly and reliably, information and skills they receive from instruction, including classwork, homework, and the rehearsal process, and to be able to work independently and cooperatively on those skills to deepen and refine them
3. To develop the emotional and physical resources required to implement imaginative and intellectual abilities
4. To recognize their unique creative and expressive capabilities and to develop the ability to integrate those qualities within an ensemble

V. Observation and Self-Awareness

1. To observe and learn from teachers as well as from classmates
2. To assimilate traditions of the performing arts with training that may be verbal, visual, aural, intellectual, or physical
3. To re-evaluate their technique, to explore new approaches to training, and to eliminate old habits that interfere with their progress
4. To comprehend, interpret, and retain, thoroughly and reliably, information and skills received from classwork, homework, and the rehearsal process, and to be able to work independently on those skills to deepen and refine them
5. To recognize their unique creative and expressive capabilities and to develop the ability to integrate those qualities within an ensemble

VI. Performance and Rehearsal Discipline

1. To be able to work independently in the development of technical skills, transforming raw talent and natural gifts through dedicated practice into the realization of artistic potential
2. To develop and demonstrate the skills and self-discipline necessary for meeting the rigors of rehearsal and performance schedules, including thorough preparedness
3. To perform at a professional level in their major discipline in public venues
4. To perform with a significant level of technical skill and expressive ability in both solo and ensemble settings, and in all curricular assignments pertaining to required rehearsals and performances
5. To adapt to an ever-changing environment, to display flexibility, and to learn to function in the face of uncertainties and stresses, which are inherent in the educational and the artistic process, as well as in the profession

The Tianjin Juilliard School is committed to providing qualified students who have disabilities an opportunity to participate on an equal basis in the educational programs on both campuses. Juilliard’s Office of Academic Support and Disability Services (OASDS) provides focused services for students with disabilities as well as students typically underrepresented in higher education on both the New York and Tianjin campuses. Please visit the Juilliard website for more information about OASDS:

https://www.juilliard.edu/campus-life/student-services/academic-support-and-disability-services

Important Items for Tianjin Juilliard Faculty to Note

• OASDS understands that not all accommodations will be applicable to all course contents. If you have specific questions about how to accommodate a student in the context of your course, please contact OASDS staff so we can work together to find the most applicable accommodation(s).
• OASDS staff are not able to disclose the type of disability that the student has registered for without written permission from the student due to privacy laws. However, we can discuss the student’s accommodations and work together to help you figure out how to implement their accommodations in your classroom.
• Students are required to self-identify for accommodations and must first register with OASDS in order to set up formal accommodations. Faculty are NOT required to provide any accommodations to a student until the faculty member has received a Reasonable Accommodation Plan Agreement from OASDS, which formally notifies them of the accommodations she or he is eligible for.
• If a student discloses a disability to you, it is imperative that you both inform the student that she or he needs to register first with the Office of Academic Support and Disability Services to seek formal accommodations AND contact Tianjin Juilliard’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs or OASDS to report that you have referred a student to OASDS!

If you have any questions regarding the disability certification process, how to notify students of our services, how to best provide an accommodation for a student with a disability, or how to design more accessible courses by incorporating universal design principles, please visit Juilliard’s Information for Faculty page which provides detailed guidelines for how accommodations are handled on the New York campus. You are also welcome to contact OASDS directly.
 

Canvas
Canvas is an online learning management systems (LMS) embedded in Juilliard OKTA for faculty to share documents, post announcements and assignments, and keep track of teaching modules. Faculty could also use Canvas to take attendance if needed. Faculty could choose whether or not to use Canvas based on teaching habits and needs. The data in Canvas will be archived when semester ends.
 
Cadence
Cadence is the Student Information System (SIS) to keep track of student information, academic status, and grades. Faculty should upload student grades to Cadence by the end of each semester after the course ends.

Use of Studios and Rooms
Room assignments for lessons and classes are handled through several Tianjin Juilliard offices depending on purpose and scope.

• The Registrar’s Office handles room assignments for Graduate Studies-related teaching.
• The Pre-College Office handles room assignments for teaching related to PC/MDP curriculum and programming.
• The Orchestral Studies Department handles schedule and room assignments for orchestra related activities, including but not limited to rehearsals, sectionals, lectures, coaching.
• The Office of Performance Operations handles schedule and room assignments for Tianjin Juilliard Ensemble, faculty recitals, studio recitals and student recitals related activities.

Tianjin Juilliard spaces are to be used only by members of the Tianjin Juilliard community and for Tianjin Juilliard-related purposes. Note that Tianjin Juilliard faculty are not allowed to teach private students on the Tianjin Juilliard premises.

Should faculty request the use of A/V system for class purpose, please contact the Academic Affairs Office to coordinate A/V support.

Space reservations are done through the ASIMUT system. Instructions on using ASIMUT can be found on MyHub.

Faculty Lounge
The Faculty Lounge is located on the 2nd floor of Building C in the Tianjin Juilliard building, and contains comfortable seats and small tables. A microwave and a refrigerator will be placed in a Pantry room next to the lounge area.

Photocopying
Faculty are welcome to use the copy machine for school-related materials located throughout the school, and in the Library on the 4th floor during school hours. The copy machines can accommodate copying large scores and can forward scanned documents via email.
 
The copyright law of the United States (Title 17, United States Code) governs the making of photocopies of other reproductions of copyrighted materials.

The School’s equipment may not be used for unauthorized photocopying. For more information, please see The School's Copyright and Fair Use Policy.

Piano and Harpsichord Moving and Maintenance

• All piano moving requests should be sent to the Tianjin Juilliard School head piano technician as well as to the Pre-College Office.
• Piano moving within a classroom or studio is not permitted.
• Moving concert grands from room to room or to an external location requires professional piano movers.
• To report piano damage or request piano maintenance, please email pianomaintenance@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn.

Staff Pianists
All TJS staff pianists are hired through a formal audition and interview process. The staff pianists are managed by TJS Staff Pianist Coordinator, Allie Su (allie.su@tianjinjuilliard.edu.cn). For any collaborative piano needs, please direct your questions to Allie Su who manages repertoire assignments and schedules.

Tuning
A=441 is the tuning standard for pianos at Tianjin Juilliard.