Getting Started: Full-Time Faculty at Duquesne
First Things
Our Mission and Identity provides a context and guide for all that we do at Duquesne
ID Card – you need this for the library and other services
Multipass login – this is your key to Duquesne’s online world: intranet, email and electronic library resources.
Center for Teaching Excellence Orientation – this orientation provides an overview to your role and the resources to support you in it – from a University-wide perspective.
Teaching at Duquesne
Teaching and learning resources (e.g., course & syllabus design, learning assessment)
The Faculty Resource Guide provides an overview of resources and policies. Each new faculty member receives a print copy. It is updated each year online.
Technology
DORI – Duquesne Online Resources & Information (the university intranet), your source of campus news and information
Computing & technology services – links to all aspects of technology services
Educational Technology – including classroom media services and online learning support
Blackboard overview – learning management system to support face-to-face classes and also for distance learning
Information relevant to teaching and learning (not exhaustive)
Academic Advisement – Duquesne has professional academic advisors for undergraduates
Core Curriculum – the general education requirements for undergraduates
English as a Second Language – for students who are non-native speakers and writers of English
Evaluation of Teaching – See Faculty Handbook and Faculty Resource Guide
FERPA Training -- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) training is highly recommended for all employees who access, share or exchange student information.
Grading Policy (Registration & Scholastic Policies in Faculty Resource Guide)
Sexual Harassment Policy and Prevention Training (Currently the TAP 31 training is being revised. Please visit The Administrative Polices page to review all the university policies. Anti-harassment/discrimination training will be taking place October, 2012.)
Students with Disabilities – we are committed to helping all Duquesne students learn
Writing Center – for students in any discipline at any level
Other Resources
Faculty Handbook – rights and responsibilities of faculty
Office of Research – help in finding grants and internal review board procedures