Part-time Faculty Orientation
Learn more about the Part-time Faculty Orientation offered for all new and returning part-time faculty
Each fall and spring semester the Center for Faculty Excellence (CFE) partners with Digital Learning in the Division of Innovative & Learning-Centric Initiatives to facilitate Part-time Faculty Orientation. These sessions are held online at various times the week prior to classes starting in the fall and spring semesters.
To view upcoming sessions and register, visit CFE's Calendar
Part 1
The Digital Learning team will demonstrate basic Canvas functions: posting a syllabus, organizing your course, and creating initial assignments.
Other resources to support your teaching strategies will be shared. Several opportunities to ask questions and make further connections with your colleagues will be provided.
Part 2
The second session features additional support resources and a deeper dive into Canvas. Topics of interaction and discussion as well as assessment functions in Canvas (assignments, quizzes, and grading) will be covered. Bring your questions for the “Ask Me Anything” segment.
Helpful Videos
Resources for Part-Time Faculty
In this video, Dr. Connie Schaffer will navigate how to find key resources on the UNO website to help with course content, access to educational resources, human resources and employment, and what is happening at UNO.
Requesting Course Evaluations and Analyzing Feedback
In this video, join Kimber Harkins as they highlight how to request student-led feedback during the semester, how to request feedback on your Canvas course, and how to capitalize on the end-of-semester feedback you receive. In addition to the consultation service highlighted in this video, additional services are available at the time of registration. An overview of all services offered at the time of registration is available on the TABS Services page.
Syllabus Assistance
Dr. Sandra Rodriguez-Arroyo outlines the importance of course syllabi and the resources available to make your syllabus easy to navigate and suggestions on how to make it a key tool that students will use.
Campus Resources that are Available for Students
Follow along with Adrian Lynn-Genevieve as they point out numerous on-campus resources for students. As a part-time faculty member, you may see students struggling and wonder what you can do to help. This video is for you!