SWS Instructor Handbook
Contains contact information, quick facts, SWS policies, teaching info

Language Course Policies for SWS
Placement policy, attendance policy, teaching guidelines

New to VCU?
Information on obtaining an id, parking, benefits, email accounts, pay checks, etc.

My VCU
VCU Central Authentication Service provides a centralized, easy-to-use, easy-to-recognize login system for Web applications for students, instructors, administrators and staff. This customizable page listing offers quick access to on-line information, including "one-click" access to protected sites, course enrollment info & class lists

Banner Reporting Center
Login with VCU eID, click on "Report>Open", click on "Faculty" for class list with photos, on "Staff" for course schedule reports

Blackboard
Blackboard is a course management system which allows faculty to post syllabi, manage assignments, create assessments, enable on-line discussions and more.

Center for Teaching Excellence
Promotes, enhances, and assesses teaching effectiveness and student learning through faculty development.

School of World Studies Website

VCU TelegRAM
A daily e-mail forum of university business news and events that are of university-wide interest to VCU faculty, staff and students.

VCU TV HD
A television production operation that is run by students and one of the first in the country to produce TV programming in high-definition format.

VCU Alert!

Security & Emergency Procedures

From the VCU Provost, August, 2007, the following text is recommended to be added to your syllabus & to be included in your Blackboard course site:

What to Know and Do To Be Prepared for Emergencies at VCU

      1. Sign up to receive VCU text messaging alerts:  http://www.vcu.edu/alert/notify

      2. Know the safe evacuation route from each of your classes (posted  in classrooms).

      3. Listen for and follow instructions from VCU or other designated authorities.

      4. Know where to go for additional emergency information:  http://www.vcu.edu/alert

      5. Know the emergency phone number for the VCU Police:  828-1234

         Report suspicious activities and objects.

Policies

Course-related Rules & Procedures
Student-related Procedures such as attendance policies, student (mis)conduct in the classroom, honor code and academic integrity

All VCU faculty should be familiar with the following university-wide policies:

VCU Code of Ethics 

VCU Code of Conduct for Business Practices 

VCU Alcohol and Drug Policy   

University Guidelines on Prohibition of Sexual Harassment  

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)   

VCU Computer and Network Resources Use Policy   

State Policy 1.75, Use of  Internet and Electronic Communications Systems    

VCU Office Closings Policy   

Worker's Right to Know Safety brochure