SSW Teaching Orientation
Introductions
Dr. Amanda Lehning, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs.
410-706-3831
Room 5e06
alehning@ssw.umaryland.edu
Introductions
Kristen A. Hood
Program Management Specialist
410-706-5101
kristen.hood@ssw.umaryland.edu
This video covers:
- Parking
- ID cards
- Adjunct Office space
- Electronic Reserves
- Book orders and more!
All of this can also be accessed via the Adjunct Faculty Portal
Syllabus
- Master Syllabus Template (UMB Campus Office 365 login required)
- Syllabus must be posted in Blackboard before classes start
- Must include office hours (can be virtual - use Webex)
- Adjunct Faculty office on first floor
(Total Run Time: 2:10 minutes)
Teaching Basics 1
Teaching Basics:
Required On-line Trainings
(Total Run Time: 1:31 minutes)
Faculty Absence
- Notify students via Blackboard announcement/email
- See also: Inclement Weather for ideas for recordings or live virtual sessions
(Total Run Time: 48 seconds)
Challenging Student Situations
- Establishing Ground Rules: Student Lateness & Absence
- Late Assignments
Resources/Links:
(Total Run Time: 5:57 minutes)
Plagiarism
Resources/Links:
- Plagiarism Module
- Using SafeAssignment (in Blackboard)
- SafeAssignment Reporting (in Blackboard)
(Total Run Time: 2:41 minutes)
Student Grievances
Resources/Links:
- Student Handbook
- Dr. Megan Meyer, 410-706-5635, mmeyer@ssw.umaryland.edu
(Total Run Time: 1:11 minutes)
Library Introduction
HS/HSL Librarian and SSW Liaison, Dorothy Terry outlines various useful tools and information related to using HS/HSL library resources.
This video was created with students in mind, but is a nice introduction to Dorothy and some of the library resources.
The video below covers more in depth resources for instructors.
(Total Run Time: 5:30 minutes)
Library for Instructors
- Course Reserves (ARES) for your course readings
- Databases
- Citation management with RefWorks
- Interlibrary loans
- Library workshops and tutorials
- Chat and contact info
(Total Run Time: 4:37 minutes)
Educational Support and Disability Services (ESDS)
(Total Run Time: 1:28 minutes)
Records and Registration
(Grades and Rosters)
Danielle Ward, Assistant Dean of Records and Registration covers some action items:
- faculty mailbox on 1st floor of SSW building
- blue envelope in mailbox with your class list + semester memo with important dates (via email for web-based courses)
- late course adds
- revise class lists
- drops/withdrawals
- grade forms: 10-12 days before semester ends
Office of Records and Registration web page
Total Run Time: 4.5 minutes