Getting Started: Teaching at Duquesne
This list is intended to help you get started in teaching at Duquesne.
Welcome from Provost David Dausey.
First Things
Mission and Identity - Provides a context and guide for all that we do at Duquesne.
Human Resources & Payroll - Please work directly with the administrative assistant in the department or school where you have been hired to set up payroll. This is required prior to many of the steps below.
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (required) - Completion of an on-line training program is required of all new faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants. You will need to be logged into DORI with your multipass and choose MYLEAD, where you'll find information about how to access the training. For more details, see TAP 31.
Class Schedule, Rosters, and Grading Information - The Registrar's office provides information about courses and sections. They can provide photo rosters for faculty as well.
DU Card - For the library, access to some buildings, and other services.
Multipass Set-up - This is your key to Duquesne's online world: email, calendar, electronic library resources, DORI intranet, and more. For faculty and staff, these accounts will be created automatically once you are made active in the University's sytems.
Computing & Technology Services - For information on email, calendaring, wireless network, etc.
Employee Parking and Pre-tax Mass Transit Passes
Orientation to Teaching at Duquesne - The Center for Teaching Excellence offers programs to welcome and orient all who are new to the teaching community at Duquesne, as well as colleagues making the transition to a new role (e.g., moving from adjunct to full-time faculty).
Resources for Teaching & Learning
Center for Teaching Excellence - Offers workshops, consultations, and online teaching resources from evidence-based teaching and learning research.
Office of Classroom Technologies - Trains faculty in using classroom technology, including flex tech classrooms. See AV TRACKER to find out what equipment is in classrooms.
Educational Technology - Provides training and support for Blackboard learning system and other educational software.
Barnes and Noble Bookstore and Cafe (Campus Bookstore) - For ordering textbooks and supplies
Center for Community-Engaged Teaching and Research - Supports community-engaged teaching, learning, and research that promote knowledge creation, civic development, and community transformation
Gumberg Library and Faculty Resources and Services
Teaching Online - Educational Technology collaborates closely with Online Learning & Strategy to guide new online instructors in their development of online courses. We also advise returning instructors who seek continuous improvement in their online teaching effectiveness. You will need to use your Multipass to access this page.
Writing Center - The Center is a resource for you and your students. See How to Get the Most out of the Writing Center as an Instructor or watch a demonstration of a consulting session.
Resources for Your Students
Academic Advisement - Duquesne has professional academic advisors for undergraduates. Contact a student's academic advisor if you suspect they are struggling with any aspect of their academic work. Faculty serve as advisors for graduate students.
Counseling & Wellbeing Center - Offers a variety of wellness groups and free confidential, short-term personal psychotherapy to all currently enrolled Duquesne students.
English as a Second Language - Supports students who are non-native speakers and writers of English.
Learning Skills Center - Provides tutors and a study skills program.
Writing Center - Supports students in writing in any discipline at all levels. Also guides faculty in teaching writing, giving feedback on writing, and designing writing-intensive courses.
Some Policies Related to Teaching
Academic Policies - Homepage for university policies
Academic Integrity Policy - University wide policy. Some programs have more specific policies as well.
Attendance - Policies about class attendance at Duquesne.
Core Curriculum - The general education curriculum for undergraduates.
Disability Services provides support for students with disabilities. The office communicates to faculty the accommodations legally required. We are committed to helping all Duquesne students learn.
Evaluation of Teaching - See Faculty Handbook
FERPA Training - According to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), University staff and faculty may not disclose a student's education record to third-parties (including parents) without the student's consent. See information and training on DORI through the STAFF tab.
Gender Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct Prevention Training (required) - Completion of an on-line training program is required of all faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants. You will need to be logged into DORI with your multipass and choose MYLEAD, where you'll find information about how to access the training. See TAP 31 for more details.
Grades and QPA - Officially recognized grades at Duquesne.
Other Items of Interest
DORI - Duquesne Online Resources & Information (the university intranet), source of campus news and information.
University Fast Facts and Fact Book
Campus Safety - In the event of an emergency, call COPS (x2677) on campus phones or 412.396.2677. Sign up for DU Alerts through Campus Safety. All employees must complete Basic Active Shooter Survival Skills training. You will need your multipass to login to this DORI page, where you'll find information about how to access the training.