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Information for New Faculty
Welcome to the Brandeis University community. This site offers basic information for new faculty members that we hope will be helpful as you begin your career at Brandeis. The following items provide some guidance about dates, policies and resources. We look forward to getting to know each of you over the course of the year.
Prior to Arrival at Brandeis
- New Faculty Checklist (PDF)
Information for Visitors
- Useful Links (Maps/Directions, Places to Stay, Places to Eat, Weather)
- Train Schedule
- General Overview of Brandeis University (PDF)
Dates for the Diary
- New-Employee Orientation Schedule (from Human Resources)
- Faculty Meeting Schedule (2008-09)
Getting Started
- Registrar's Office: New Faculty Information, including:
- Enrollment Statistics
- Schedule of Classes
- University Bulletin
- Academic Calendar
- Forms
- New Undergraduate Student Information
- Faculty Information
- Links and Resources (Campus Map, LATTE, LTS, MAXX, Office Directory, People Directory, Sage, UNet, WebCT)
- Bookstore
- Campus Card Office
- Faculty Guide
Teaching Resources
http://www.brandeis.edu/audience/fac-staff.html For Faculty and Staff:
- Academic Resources
- Career and Employment
- Facilities Resources
- Financial Resources
- Governance
- Health and Safety
- News and Media
http://www.brandeis.edu/das/committees/cst/faculty-resources.html
Committee for the Support of Teaching (CST): Helpful Tools for Teaching, including:
- Brandeis Course Prospectus Outline and Guidelines
- Grading/Feedback
- Midterm Assessment Information
- Syllabi and Course Development
- Technology and Teaching
- Office of Academic Services
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Staff List
- Suggestions for Improving the Classroom Experience of All Students
- Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
- UCC Statement Regarding Scheduling of Final Exams
- Guidelines on Student Athletes
- Provost's Steering Committee on Campus Diversity Issues, including:
- Faculty Diversity Texts Project
- IBS Modules Dates (Spring, 2008-Spring, 2009)
- Handbook for Teaching Fellows (Graduate School of Arts and Sciences)
General Information
- myBrandeis: General Information for Faculty and Staff
- Department Chairs/Academic Administrators List
- Telephone (How to Set Up)
Professional Development Policies and Guidelines
- Benefits and Services for Faculty Members Handbook
- Arts and Sciences Faculty Travel Policy
- Professional Development Travel for Language Instructors
- Norman Fund
- Tomberg Fund
- Junior Faculty Mentoring Guidelines for Chairs and Mentors
- Paid Leaves for Contract Faculty in Arts and Sciences
Useful Links
- The Brandeis Writing Center, including:
- Faculty Development Workshops
- Library and Technology Services: Using the Libraries
- Library and Technology Services, including:
- Library Research
- Technology Resources
- Teaching and Learning, including:
- Faculty Resource Center
- LATTE
- Workshops
- Academic Services (formerly Undergraduate Academic Affairs, including:
- Academic Advising and Policies
- Disabilities Services and Support
- Health Professions Advising
- Postbaccalaureate Program
- Division of Student Affairs, including:
- Health Center
- Psychological Counseling Center
- Student Development and Conduct (for Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook)
- Arts at Brandeis, including:
- Rose Art Museum
- Brandeis Theater Company
- Brandeis Concert Season
- Office of Student Financial Services
- Hiatt Career Center
- Student Enrichment Services
- Course Evaluation Guide, Brandeis University Student Union