Grading Instructions

Grading Instructions for entering Final Grades

PROOF – SAVE – SUBMIT

Proof

• Verify each grade roster to ensure every student has a grade.
• Note: The roster will save even if a grade is missing.
• F vs. WF – See below for additional information.

Save

• Roster Saving Issues: If your roster does not save, check for “W” or “F” grades entered without a Last Date of Attendance (LDOA).  Enter the LDOA before attempting to save again.
• If there are no errors, you will receive the message:  “Save Successful, grading for CRN XXXXX is completed.”

Submitting Grades – Two Options

1. Banner Self-Service Faculty Grading

• Banner requires a Last Date of Attendance for final grades of “F” or “W.”
• You will receive a confirmation message if there are no errors.

2. Blackboard Grade Sync -- Take advantage of the time-saving Grade Sync process in Blackboard to move your grades directly to the Banner roster.

• How to Access
  • VUX → Books & Tools
  • Select Submit Grades to Banner
  • Click the tab for Final (or Midterm, as applicable)

For detailed instructions (login required):
https://vinu.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/69/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=18207

Video tutorial:
https://vinu.teamdynamix.com/TDClient/69/Portal/KB/ArticleDet?ID=18234
(Quick Tip #2 – YouTube link also available)

TAPS / WF-F Grades / Incomplete (I) Grades / Last Date of Attendance (LDOA)

WF/F Guidance:

Refer to the Faculty Grade Entry information in SSB for guidance.

• A withdrawal grade (WF) must be used if the student stopped attending.

• If the student completed the course but earned a failing grade, assign “F” and use the last date of the part of term for the LDOA.  (Refer to the Grading email sent by the Registrar)

The Last Date of Attendance is required for federal compliance with the Department of Education.

Submitting Grades When Using TAPS

If a TAPS grade (WF) is required in addition to the roster:

• Submit the roster first.

• Leave the grade blank on the roster for the student receiving the TAPS submission.

Grade Change:

If you need to change a grade during the grading period but Banner prohibits the change because the grade has rolled to academic history, submit the change using the Grade Change and Supplemental Grade Form (Workflow).

Incomplete (I) Grades:
All “I” grades must be submitted using the Incomplete Grade Contract and must be approved by the appropriate college dean.

Systems Access & Questions

System Availability:

Web grading may not be available during the scheduled weekly maintenance window on Thursdays from 9:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m.

System Access:
Verify now that you can log in to VUX and access the Faculty Grade Entry link in Banner Self-Service.

Contacts for Questions or Problems

• General questions: College secretary or office staff
• Forgot username or password: Use the password reset link in VUX or contact IT at (812) 888-4332
• Account disabled: Contact IT at (812) 888-4332
• Problems accessing VUX or Self-Service Banner: Contact IT at (812) 888-4332
• Questions about grading, Banner, or specific grading situations:
• Registrar’s Office at (812) 888-4220 or email records@vinu.edu
• Blackboard grading issues: Contact IT at (812) 888-4332