World Studies Instructor Handbook
http://www.has.vcu.edu/wld/facultyResources/instructor_handbook.doc [MS Word]
Look here first: contains contact information, quick facts, SWS policies, teaching info
Language Course Policies for SWS
http://www.has.vcu.edu/wld/facultyResources/language_course_policies.doc [MS Word]
Placement policy, attendance policy, teaching guidelines
New to VCU
http://www.vcu.edu/facultyandstaff/new.php
Information on obtaining an id, parking, benefits, email accounts, pay checks, etc.
VCU portal
http://my.vcu.edu
A customizable page listing VCU and outside resources, quick access to on-line information, including "one-click" access to protected sites, course enrollment info & class lists
Banner Reporting Center
https://sasbi.vcu.edu:8443/Portal/main.do
Login with eid@edir (i.e. rgjones@edir), click on "Report>Open", click on "Faculty" for class list with photos, on "Staff" for course schedule reports
Blackboard
http://blackboard.vcu.edu
Blackboard is a course management system which allows faculty to post syllabi, manage assignments, create assessments, enable on-line discussions and more.
World Studies
http://www.worldstudies.vcu.edu
Information on school initiatives, academic programs, special events, policies and procedures, faculty information
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
