Faculty Resources : Frequently Asked Questions
Teaching
Is there money available for paying for technology that I might need for a course?
Where can I find information about pedagogy?
How do I know what grades to give in a course?
Where can I find information about general learning goals that we espouse?
How do I prepare a syllabus...
In the humanities?
In the natural sciences?
In the social sciences?
What are good examples of course evaluations?
In the humanities?
In the natural sciences?
In the social sciences?
What do I do if I have a problem with a student (academic or otherwise)? It is always a good idea to talk to a trusted colleague first. If the situation is more serious, you may then need to involve the Chair of your Department, and beyond that, consider contacting the student Dean, or perhaps CSSP.
How do I submit a new course for review?
What are my colleagues doing?
Their research
Their teaching interests
Where can I find what events are happening on campus?
Distinguished Visitors seminars
Faculty research seminars
Department seminars
Where can I find information about committee, center, or department meetings?
Research
What sources are available from the Provost?
What other funding is available from the College?
What are my options for external funding?
What do I do if I need money and I'm between grants?
>Is there money to hire students?
What if I need books for my research?
Is there money for travel?
Where can I find the forms that I need for the grants that I'm applying for?
Financial
Kuali: Where to get help
Kuali information page
Provost Office
Spencer Golden: 610-896-1368
Kathi Ruffin: 610-896-1249
How do I create a disbursement voucher (check request)?
Where can I find money for my research?
Where can I find money for teaching activities?
Where do I go to apply for money for a book that I need?
Who do I go to with problems with my paycheck?
Johnny Whaley: 610-896-1242
Kathy Salute: 610-896-1248
Who do I contact if I have problems with my benefits?
Joanne Gullifer: 610-896-1219
Sandy Dunham: 610-896-1241
Health insurance
Technology
Where do I go for help with my computer, or other IT issues?
Who do I contact with problems with my phone? Nancy Sunderland: 610-896-1243
Classroom support – What can I ask for from IITS for classroom support?
If I have an idea for testing out new technology in the classroom, where do I go to ask for help?
Facilities
Who do I go to with housing or office issues?:
Susan Penn: 610-896-1016
Student Housing
Office
Safety & Security
For non-emergency situations, try to contact Chair of relevant academic department first.
Contact security for critical needs:
Officers: 610-896-1111
Tom King:610-896-1111
Mark Sweeney: 610-896-1111