Part-time Faculty Orientation
This site is a comprehensive overview of adjunct teaching at º£½ÇÂÛ̳.
Take the FERPA Test
Any person who has access to student grade information must pass the FERPA test prior to obtaining access to their Canvas course site.
Learn More About º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Teaching Tools
is the Learning Management System used by all of the universities in the UM System. can be accessed by logging in with your º£½ÇÂÛ̳ single sign-on (SSO).
Connect is the name of our university’s EAB/Starfish retention software module. It gives you a convenient way to keep track of your students – raising flags when you observe a pattern of behavior that concerns you, ensuring that the people on campus who can intervene are aware. It also allows your students to easily book an appointment with you or someone else who can help. Connect will automatically display all students that you have been assigned or are enrolled in your courses.
Pathway is the platform for your class roster or ensuring that your Canvas class is updated. You will need to be listed as the instructor of record in Pathway to have access to a specific class in Canvas. Your department must request that for you. See the procedures for scheduling classes and classrooms for information on your department's approved scheduler.
Knowledge Base articles and tutorials from UM Academic Technology
- (Workshops for all the teaching tools)
Student Accessibility Services
Navigate what to do when a student in one of your courses needs accommodation.
IT Resources
º£½ÇÂÛ̳ faculty have access to a number of different high-quality IT resources and services to aid their teaching and research missions.
º£½ÇÂÛ̳ Technology Quick Start Guide
If you have further questions about any of these resources, please get in touch with Alexis Petri.
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