Faculty Orientation
Welcome to the Academic Division orientation for new faculty.
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Introduction and Divisional Organization
Start Here! This section features key modules that will help you understand the culture, mission, vision, values, and structure of the organization.
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Faculty Employment
Learn about faculty employment classifications, workload, faculty contracts, faculty technology core competencies, and rank and promotion. Student and faculty injuries, report travel and reimbursements, and sick leave policies are covered in this section.
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Curriculum and Teaching
These modules address the philosophy of teaching and learning, Canvas (SMU's Learning Management System), course syllabus format, the curriculum mapping initiative (CMI), how to order books, IPE courses, and student grievances.
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Divisional Support Services
Familiarize yourself with support services available to SMU faculty, including scholarship resources, Academic and Instructional Innovation, Media Services, the Health Science Simulation Center (HSSC), and the Library. Also featured is a module on student support resources, troubleshooting student issues, and ADA federal regulations.
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Divisional Events
Find out about important annual University events, including the Spring Scholarship Symposium.
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Systems
An overview of the many technology platforms used at SMU for email, employee expense reimbursement, IT and Facilities support services, faculty evaluations, class attendance and grade reporting, web conferencing, etc.
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