Technology & Classroom Support

Printing Needs

Cluster staff can assist with small batch University-related printing needs. Please email requests to stpadmin@umn.edu and allow one business day for printing or bring a flash drive with your printing needs to Gortner 140 during business hours.

FAQ's

• I am having trouble connecting my computer to the departmental printer (either in Gortner 142 or Ecology 100), what can I do?

  • Click here for instructions for Windows and macOS.

  • If all else fails, email help@umn.edu.

• I need to print a large quantity of papers for a midterm in a class that I teach, can you help me with this?

  • In order to keep our printers operating as smoothly as possible for as long as possible, we ask that you contact UMN Printing Services for larger print jobs. Please note, they need three business days to complete requests. 

• I need to print a document larger than legal size, can you help me with this?

  • We do not stock paper other than letter and legal size. UMN Printing Services can help you with larger sized print jobs. Please note, they need three business days to complete requests.

• I have something that needs to be printed as soon as possible for one of my classes, can you help me with this?

  • Please call the front desk at 612-624-6774 with your request. 

Student Rating of Teaching (SRT)

The University Survey & Assessment Services (USAS)'s webpage provides information for faculty regarding SRT administration. 

Online SRT

For full-semester classes, students will be sent an SRT invitation by email three weeks prior to the last day of class. If Canvas is in use, a prompt will also appear on their Canvas page. Students may compete the SRT using a desktop computer, laptop, smart phone or other mobile device with internet connectivity. 

Faculty action is not needed for online administration, although you may wish to:

• Log into the online SRT system, EXPLORANCE BLUE, to check response rates.

• Remind students to complete the SRT.

• Invite students to bring their mobile devices to the last day of class and set aside time during the class period for them to complete the SRT if they have not yet done so. 

NOTE: Faculty CANNOT be present while SRTs are being completed; please step outside of the classroom during this time. 

Scantrons

The University Survey & Assessment Services (USAS) offers Scantron scanning services.

Classroom Supplies

The Office of Classroom Management stocks classrooms with markers, chalk, erasers, and batteries. If your classroom is running low on these supplies, please contact them.

Extension: 5-1086

Email: classrm@umn.edu

If you are needing other supplies (sticky notes, pens, etc) to support your teaching, please email stpadmin@umn.edu with your request. We will work to acomodate all requests as best as possible. 

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