Faculty Resources

An alphabetical list of links the faculty/staff may find useful (and all in one place):

• ABCs of PSU - alphabetical listing of PSU vocabulary, offices, programs, policies, and sites.  
• Academic Calendar
• Business Affairs Office - Forms for Faculty/Staff (including travel authorization/guide & research accounting)
  • Remember to get 2 price quotes from PSU agents before booking travel.
  • Submit travel authorization requests at least one month before you travel.
• Center for Academic Excellence for assistance and support with teaching, course design, and course evaluation. 
• Clean Copy (coursepack info)
• D2L Support Desire to Learn (D2L) is the online learning management system at PSU, where you can post class information/slides, keep an online record of grades, post Web links, and use advanced features such as online discussion boards or online quizzes/surveys. 
• D2L Login site
• Disability Resource Center (DRC) for information about student accommodations (eligibility & resources) 
• Faculty Development Funding Opportunities
• Final Exam Schedule
• Office of Academic Affairs - Faculty Resources
• Office of Graduate Studies
• Office of Information Technologies
• Office of Research & Sponsored Projects (IRB)
• Online Grading
• Online Learning (Information & Support for D2L)
• PSU Bookstore (textbook ordering). Note that if you are not using a textbook, you should still indicate so to the bookstore so that students have access to the information (e.g., "No textbook required," "See instructor for materials," or "Course Pack available at..."). Deadlines for submitting orders to the bookstore are:
  • Fall (April 15)
  • Winter (October 15)
  • Spring (January 15) 
  • Summer (March 15)
• PSU Information System ("Banner") - Use this site to check class enrollment, email your class, enter grades, and manage your personal/employee info.
• Testing Center - can be used to schedule DRC accommodated exams or make-up exams

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