Helpful resources for online teaching faculty at WCU

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started
   1. What to do first
   2. Where is my class being held and what is the first day of class? Distance and On-Line Program Schedule, Banner/WebCat,or call Educational Outreach at 828-227-7397
   3. Contracts
   4. Class Rosters (WebCat information and links for instructors)
   5. Textbooks (how to order and make sure an order has been received)
   6. Transportation (reimbursement for travel, using WCU cars)
   7. Submitting room/equipment/software request (how?)
   8. Links to campus information
   9. Information Technology Help Desk
   10. Technology Resources for Faculty
   11. Syllabus Resources
2. Getting the Class Organized
   1. Academic schedules and using off-campus sites
   2. Class cancellations
   3. Textbooks for class
   4. Copying service
   5. Room assignment
   6. Courtesy issues for teaching off campus
   7. Academic Bulletin
   8. Office of the Registrar
   9. Registration Directions
   10. Drop/Add
   11. Withdrawal
   12. Bookstore
   13. Library Teaching Resources
   14. Instructional Technology
3. Courtesy Questions
   1. Library
   2. Advising
   3. Billing
   4. Financial Aid
4. Responding to student questions
   1. Advising
   2. Office hours
   3. Library resources
   4. Off-campus resources
   5. Drop/add dates
   6. Program Director contacts
5. Concluding the Course
   1. Faculty evaluation
   2. Grades
   3. Incompletes
   4. Faculty/Advisor Information Guide
6. On-Campus Resources
   1. Faculty/Staff Directory
   2. Human Resources
   3. Human Resources Handbook and Policies
   4. F/T Faculty Handbook
   5. P/T Faculty Handbook
7. Off–Campus Resources
   1. Location and maps
   2. Off campus information for parking, security
   3. Contact person on campus
   4. Directory for possible needed services off-campus:
   5. IT, evening personnel, who will unlock the room, heat, a/c