Where Can I Find...

The easiest way to access these tools is to use your single sign on (SSO) through the UMaine Portal. The best way to learn how to use these tools is to register for a workshop at CITL.

…support and information about teaching?

The Center for Innovation in Teaching and Learning (CITL) provides comprehensive support for faculty teaching needs in any teaching modality from face to face to blended, to fully online. Located in the first floor of Fernald Hall, CITL has drop in hours from 8:00-4:30pm Monday – Friday, a help line 207-528-3333, and help desk (citl@maine.edu).

…the academic calendar?

Each year the academic calendar is updated and can be found on the Portal under “Academic Resources” or on the Student Records webpage. Important dates related to teaching and learning will also be updated on your Brightspace landing page.

… the current schedule of courses?

MaineStreet allows you to search for courses using a number of parameters (name, time, date, course name) for both past and upcoming semesters. Individual departments often have their available schedule of courses.

…the final exam schedule for this semester?

Information about final exams is posted by the Office of Student Records for the Fall and Spring semesters. Winter and summer session exams are built into the course schedule.

…a list of my students with photos?

You can download a roster (names only) of students from your MaineStreet account by clicking the “class roster” icon next to a given class in your Faculty Center. To get a list of your students with photos, login to the UMaine Portal, select Academic Resources and Class Roster. Use the drop down menu to select the term and class and the list of student photos will appear.

…the previous syllabus for the course I am teaching?

In most departments, the administrative assistant keeps syllabi from previous courses.

…the University syllabus template and required syllabus information?

A link to a syllabus template is available in your Brightspace courses or you can find the required syllabus language in electronic format on the CITL Teaching Resources Page. You can provide links to these statements in your syllabi. A syllabus template is also available.

…copyright guidelines for materials I use in my teaching?

Copyright guidelines for use of material in teaching have been provided by the Office of General Counsel and can be found on the Portal under Academic Resources. To learn more about copyright and teaching you can also refer to this libguide. If you have questions about the use of copyrighted material in your teaching, contact CITL.

…a reference librarian to work with me on my course?

Folger library hosts a suite of faculty services including subject specialists that are available to work with you.

…instructional design support to work with me on my course?

CITL has instructional designers, who work with faculty for face-to-face, blended or online classes at no cost.

…information about course evaluations?

Course evaluations are required for all courses at the University of Maine, and these are managed by the Office of Assessment. Guidelines, instructions and tips for success are outlined on their instructions page. Face-to-face courses require either a short (19 standard questions with up to 10 additional questions), or long form (29 questions with up to 7 additional question) . Online courses use the short form only. It is important to emphasize to your students that these evaluations go on your permanent teaching record and that you take student feedback seriously.

…standard university academic policies?

Information about degree/graduation requirements, grades and grading, academic standing, transfer credit and other important academic policies can all be found in the undergraduate catalog. The undergraduate catalog is the authority on university policies and is updated annually.

…the current catalog of courses?

The undergraduate catalog and graduate catalogs can be accessed from the UMaine webpage under the Academics tab. The undergraduate catalog can also be found on the UMaine Portal under Academic Resources. Always be sure that the appropriate catalog year is selected from the drop down menu. Undergraduate students are grandfathered into the policies in place for the year they matriculate.

…the FERPA status for a student?

FERPA status for students is indicated in MaineStreet. The Office of Student Records provides guidelines for understanding FERPA, what data to consider, and how to determine FERPA status. The student information release form will indicate what persons have permission to their non-directory information. Any additional questions should be directed to the Office of Student Records.

… writing, technical, or tutoring support for my students?

You may want to make connections to the various student supports services available on campus, including the Writing Center, and the College Success Programs which houses the TRIO Student Support Services, and the Tutor Program

…IT support for my students?

Students having issues with their technology, including access to or working in Brightspace and other educational technologies can contact US:IT at techsupport@maine.edu or by calling 207.581.2506. Students can also walk-in Shibles Hall Room 17. If you are teaching UMaine Online course, UMaine Online provides separate support for students enrolled online courses.

…support for the technology in my classroom?

Media Services supports and maintains all technologies in classrooms, including computers, projectors, cameras, iclickers, document cameras etc…

…software available to UMaine faculty and students?

The University of Maine has software available to faculty and students along with educational technologies.

…dates for when student registration/advising begins?

Registration start dates for students are based on credit load, with higher credits registering first. Advising for winter session and spring semester starts in October, and in March for summer session and fall semester. The Office of Student Records posts advising schedule each semester once the schedule of classes is finalized. These dates will also be on your Brightspace landing page.

…my union guidelines?

The Office of Human Resources has links to current handbooks and policies for represented (Associated Faculties of the University of Maine – AFUM; and Maine Part-Time Faculty Association- PATFA) and non-represented employees at UMaine.

…the faculty handbook?

The faculty handbook is maintained by Faculty Senate. Presently it pertains to full-time faculty only.

…resources for international instructors and students?

International faculty or faculty with international students are encouraged to contact International Programs and CITL to learn more about ongoing programs and supports.

…resources for graduate teaching assistants?

CITLs workshops and program are open to any teaching faculty on campus. In addition to the suite of programs, CITL also offers a Graduate Teaching Academy.