Nuts and Bolts

Nuts and Bolts

The Essentials: Before the Semester Begins

1. Print the New Faculty Checklist Download Print the New Faculty Checklist
2. Human Resource (HR): schedule time to complete compliance training, you will receive emails about accessing online training.
   • Visit your My UFL page Links to an external site., select Main Menu> My Self Service> Training and Development> myTraining
   • Attend “New Faculty Orientation” Links to an external site.
   • Sign up and complete “FERPA Basics and FERPA for Faculty” Links to an external site.
   • Sign up and complete “Harassment Prevention”, Links to an external site. must be completed within the first 30 days of employment and provide certificate of training completion to appropriate department personnel.
3. Office To Dos:
   • Obtain Gator1 ID Card Links to an external site.
   • Obtain Parking Pass from UF Transportation and Parking Services Links to an external site.
   • Familiarize yourself with Campus Parking map Links to an external site.
   • Familiarize yourself with the UF Campus Links to an external site. map
   • Set up email Links to an external site.
   • Set up your voicemail Links to an external site.
   • Familiarize yourself with the UF Faculty Handbook Links to an external site.

Preparing for the Semester

1. Obtain Classroom Keys from department administrative staff
2. Syllabus – build a syllabus and visit http://approval.ufl.edu/syllabus-requirements Links to an external site. for information related to UF Syllabus policy.  Check with your department for specific requirements.
3. Academic Calendar: visit the UF Catalog Links to an external site. website for information related to dates and deadlines.
4. Registrar Links to an external site.:  Term start and end dates, holidays and the final exam schedule.
5. LMS – UF uses Canvas as the learning management system. Get assistance with Canvas and other great training from the UFIT Training Links to an external site..
6. E-Learning Course Request: please visit Course Request Page Links to an external site. or call 352-392-4357 (Option 3)
7. UF Computing Help Desk: call 352-392-4357 or email helpdesk@ufl.edu
8. Library Resources Links to an external site.: provides information on course reserves.
9. Textbook Adoption Management Links to an external site.  (textbooks need to be selected 45 days ahead of course start date). State statute requires timely posting of textbook information Links to an external site..

Preparing for the First Day of Class

1. The University of Florida Syllabus Policy Links to an external site.
   • Syllabus Template Download Syllabus Template
   • FDTE Syllabus Guide Links to an external site.
   • Sample Syllabuses Links to an external site.
2. Academic Integrity Guide: Links to an external site.Dean Of Students Office, University of Florida
3. UF Policies: Links to an external site.Office of the Provost, University of Florida
4. Responding to Academic Misconduct: Links to an external site. Dean Of Students Office, University of Florida 
   • This guide offers information and guidelines on the correct process for responding to student academic misconduct
5.  Academic Honesty: Links to an external site.University of Florida
   • This video created for students and by students explains what academic honesty is and how it can be promoted (use this video in  your class)

Prior to The First Day of Class

1. Visit classroom(s): take time to orientate yourself to the building(s) where your classes will take place. As you visit each of the classrooms, take note of the technology (i.e. projector, computer, television, etc.), as well as student desks and other materials.
   • If you will be using your own laptop or mobile device, test out the connections and cables to ensure it is set up prior to classes beginning.
   • If you will be using the current classroom technology set-up, make sure you test out the computer by logging in, ensure all desktop applications (i.e. Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, SPSS, Adobe products, etc.) are available and working properly. If they are not, or if you need certain applications downloaded, contact the UF Help Desk by calling 352-392-4357 or via email  helpdesk@ufl.edu
   • UFIT also offers a number of applications via UF Apps. Links to an external site. These applications are hosted on the network so that you do not have to download each software application individually. UF Apps include: Microsoft Office Suite, SPSS, Nvivo, R, StataSE, Tableau Desktop, among many others.
2. Print out a roster of each class. For smaller courses, you may also consider printing out a Photo Roster.
3. For campus safety procedures, please visit University Police Department Page as well as University of Florida Alerts Page Links to an external site. for more information.

Good to Know:

1. Class Attendance Policy Links to an external site.: university attendance policies
2. Grading Policy: Links to an external site. university grading policies
3. IRB Training Links to an external site.: questions related to the UF Institutional Review Board.
4. Skype for Business (Formerly Lync) Links to an external site.
5. Outlook Calendar (for units using Exchange) Links to an external site.
6. Schedule of Courses and other Information: Links to an external site.Registrar, University of Florida

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