Faculty Resources

The Dean’s Office website is a great source of links (Faculty Deadlines, Morris Academic Partners (MAP), Faculty Research Enhancement Funds (FREF), Faculty Seminars (TAFS), Sabbatical Leave, Syllabus Guidelines, SRT Procedures, etc.)

The list that follows are helpful resources that may be of interest.

1) Absences:

Students who miss class are able to make up work in accordance with the University policy. Please refer to Morris Campus Policies for information about how you may receive verification of legitimate absence in addition to directly from the student.

2) Academic Alert:

UMN Morris uses an early alert system to identify students who may be experiencing difficulty in the classroom or beyond. Concerns submitted by instructors help students become aware of areas needing improvement, give advisers and success coaches the necessary information to connect students to appropriate resources and opportunities, and identify students who may benefit from extra support across courses. The alert system plays a critical role in the persistence and graduation of our students and the overall success of our campus. Student concerns should be submitted through APLUS. Instructions for submitting concerns can be found here: Academic Alert

If you have questions or concerns about using the alert system please contact Jessica Porwoll at 320/589-7029 or porwollj@morris.umn.edu

3) Academic Assistance:

The Office of Academic Success (OAS) provides our students with the help they need to be successful in their courses. Services include peer assisted learning, small-group tutoring, one-on-one academic counseling and drop-in help rooms. All services are free to registered students. Contact OAS at 320-589-6178. Academic Assistance

4) Academic Calendar:

Academic Calendar

5) Academic Center for Enrichment (ACE):

The ACE office facilitates programming in Study Abroad, Career Services, Undergraduate Research, the McNair Scholars program, Fellowships, Honors, and national Student Exchange. Faculty interested in partnering or promoting any of these areas are welcome to stop by the ACE office located in 5 Student Center or by calling 320-589-6065.

6) Academic Dishonesty:

Report violations of academic integrity to the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, Sandra Olson-Loy by submitting a Scholastic Dishonesty Report (309 Behmler Hall, 589-6013, olsonloy@morris.umn.edu). Even if instructors handle the consequence privately with the student, such incidents should be reported. Full policy regarding academic integrity can be found at: Academic Integrity

7) Academic Policy:

The all-University policy library can be found at University Policy Library Use it.

The Scholastic Committee (a standing committee of the Assembly) administers academic policy and exceptions to it. Look at the Policy link on the Scholastic Committee page for the policies that are most commonly asked about.

8) Advising:

If you are in a tenure track position, your advising responsibilities will begin in your second year at Morris. For more information about the advising program at UMN Morris, please contact the Office of Academic Success at 320/589-6178 or oas@morris.umn.edu

9) Catalog:

The UMN Morris Catalog is found at: University Catalogs.

10) Course Syllabus:

See below for information regarding course syllabus requirements.

11) Deadlines:

The Dean’s Office maintains a list of annual Essential Faculty Deadlines, updated frequently at: Faculty Deadlines

12) Digital Well:

Long-term preservation of faculty, staff and students and includes access to campus governance documents, relevant administrative documents, conferences and other collections. Digital Well.

13) Disability Resource Center:

Provides accommodations for students both inside and outside the classroom. Contact 320-589-6178. Academic Success.

14) Email:

Email is the official method of communication. Please visit the Technology at Morris website for information about email lists.

15) Grants Office:

The office helps UMN Morris faculty and staff with both pre- and post-award grant activities. The office is located at 137 Behmler Hall, 320-589-6465, http://www.morris.umn.edu/grants/ . In particular, be aware of such internal grants as Faculty Research Enhancement Funds (FREF) and Grant-in-Aid of Research funds.

16) Library:

The librarians at the Rodney A. Briggs Library offer faculty a number of services in addition to providing print and online resources, including preparing sessions for students (during class or another time) that address research strategies and relevant library resources; providing EndNote software and training; and offering specialized reference, interlibrary loan and course reserve services.

http://www.morris.umn.edu/library/ .

17) Student credit work load expectations:

One credit represents, for an average student, three hours of academic work per week (including lectures, laboratories, recitations, discussion, field work, etc.), averaged over the semester to achieve an average grade. Thus, students enrolled for 15 credits should plan on working 45 hours per week to achieve a C grade.

https://policy.umn.edu/education/studentwork

18) Student Learning Outcomes:

https://www4.morris.umn.edu/student-learning-outcomes

Approved Unanimously by the Curriculum Committee, December 10, 2009 Approved by Campus Assembly, March 3, 2010

19) Success Coaching:

All first year students at UMN Morris have an assigned success coach in addition to their faculty adviser. Coaches assist students with transitioning to college, creating and managing goals, and developing academic skills. Coaching is provided through Summit Scholars - A TRIO Student Support Services program, Native American Student Success, and the Office of Academic Success. Students interested in coaching beyond the first year may work with a staff person in the Office of Academic Success. For questions about coaching, please contact Jessica Porwoll at 320/589-7029 or porwollj@morris.umn.edu

20) Technology at Morris Faculty Page:

(Course Management System, Video and Conferencing Services, Technology Training, Technology Tools, Research Tools, Accessibility)

http://technology.morris.umn.edu/faculty

21) Technology for Teaching and Learning

Coming soon!

22) Thursday Afternoon Faculty Seminar (TAFS):

This is a monthly opportunity provided by the Dean’s Office for faculty to present their recent research to their peers, with discussion. Watch for email announcements from Adele Lawler (raymonda@morris.umn.edu) regarding calls for proposals and presentation announcements.

Faculty Seminar

23) Website Search Function:

This is not always the most reliable when searching for specific things, but is useful for finding websites for offices and departments. If searching for a person, it is best to use the directory search (Morris Campus Directory). Divisions, offices and groups are listed on this page as well.

24) Writing Center:

Offers students the opportunity to meet with either a fellow student or an English instructor about their writing of specific papers/assignments and/or writing in general. Found at 327 Briggs Library.

Writing Center.

System Resources

Keep Teaching website

Center for Educational Innovation (CEI) David Langley comes to campus on a regular basis to work with Morris faculty. For more information, contact David directly or our CEI Fellow, Becca Gercken (gerckenr@morris.umn.edu). https://cei.umn.edu/

Guidelines for Teaching Courses Enrolling Both Face-to-Face and Remote Students

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1UwfoxyWp1ZQ7D0kJU0uO6hoIvR7JaGcHByV1btCXzSI/edit

Online Seminars: https://cei.umn.edu/cei-offerings

Institute for Advanced Study (IAS)

https://ias.umn.edu/

National Center for Faculty Development & Diversity (NCFDD)

https://www.facultydiversity.org/

Office of Public Engagement

https://engagement.umn.edu/

Promotion, Tenure & Review

https://faculty.umn.edu/promotion-tenure/promotion-tenure-review

UMN Libraries

Campus Resources

Programming, Registration, Proctored Exams

Chlene Anderson

314 Behmler Hall, 600 East 4th Street

University of Minnesota Morris

Morris, MN 56267

anderchl@morris.umn.edu

320.589.6461

Instructional Technology and LMS Support

35 HFA, 600 East 4th Street

University of Minnesota Morris

Morris, MN 56267

320.589.6376

Additional Teaching-Related Information

Final Exam Schedule

Message from Dean: Please refer to University policy for important details regarding final exam scheduling.

Additional Information specific to the Morris Campus The time of the examination is based on the hours and days the class is regularly scheduled. Unless otherwise announced, the exam will be held in the classroom in which the course is taught. In determining the hours and days of final exams from examination schedules use these guidelines:

Go by the lecture hour rather than the laboratory or discussion hours.
Follow the MWF sequence if your class meets on any or all of these days.
Follow the TTh sequence if your class meets on any or all of these days.
Courses that begin at 9:00, 11:00, 1:00, 3:00 or 5:00 will follow the TTh sequence but may be held in an alternate classroom.
Use the first full class hour if your class meets more than one continuous hour.
First half semester, May Session and Summer Session Final Examinations are scheduled during the regular meeting time of the course on the last day.

Highlights from the University Policy

Classes and Events During the Study Day/Finals Week Period

No classes will be permitted after the last scheduled day of instruction for that term/semester for any course that normally includes undergraduate students. Instructors may not schedule classes on Study Day.
Instructors may not hold a regular class during examination week (which can interfere with students' other exams) and may not hold a class during the first hour of the examination period and then conduct the final examination during the remaining hour(s).
No University-sponsored extra-curricular events, which require the participation of students, may be scheduled from the beginning of Study Day to the end of Finals Week. Exceptions to this policy may be granted ONLY by the Senate Committee on Educational Policy. Instructors must provide an alternative and timely opportunity for students to complete course requirements they were unable to complete because of an absence permitted by this policy.

From the Syllabus Policy

Grade definitions:

A – Represents achievement that is outstanding relative to the level necessary to meet course requirements.

B – Represents achievement that is significantly above the level necessary to meet course requirements.

C – Represents achievement that meets the course requirements in every respect.

D – Represents achievement that is worthy of credit even though it fails to meet fully the course requirements.

K – Assigned by an instructor to indicate the course is still in progress and that a grade cannot be assigned at the present time.

I – (Incomplete) Assigned at the discretion of the instructor when, due to extraordinary circumstances, e.g., hospitalization, a student is prevented from completing the work of the course on time. Requires a written agreement between instructor and student.

X – Reported by the instructor for a student in a sequence course where the grade cannot be determined until the sequence is complete – the instructor is to submit a grade for each X when the sequence is complete.

For the full uniform grading and transcript policy, visit: https://policy.umn.edu/education/gradingtranscripts

UMN Morris Course Syllabus Requirements and Guidelines:

https://policy.umn.edu/education/syllabusrequirements

Recommended Policy Statements for Syllabi:

https://policy.umn.edu/education/syllabusrequirements-appa

Helpful Links

https://faculty.umn.edu/faculty-support/support-resources