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Teaching and Student Affairs Resources for New LAS Faculty

This webpage is intended to serve as a harbor of general campus information for new faculty members as they learn to navigate UIC and LAS. Most of the links will direct you to other UIC sites. You may also find it useful to consult Research and Policy Resources for New Faculty.

Teaching and Advising
UIC Academic Calendar		Calendar detailing all academic deadlines, dates and holidays.
LAS Academic Advising Center General Information		Information about walk-in advising, choosing an advisor, and advising within the major.
LAS Faculty Guide to Course Planning, Policies and Procedures		Guide to being a successful instructor at UIC.
Course Drop Policy		UIC regulations regarding dropping courses.
LAS Academic Workshop		An on-line workshop for college students who are either required to complete the workshop by virtue of academic standing or for those who seek guidelines to improve academic performance.
Calendar of University Holidays and Religious Observances		Calendar detailing all religious observances for all major world religions, 2007-2012.
Grading Manual & Grade Submission Procedures		A handbook that presents a general overview of the policies and processes involved in course scheduling, registration, and grade reporting at UIC.
UIC bookstore		Order your textbooks online.
UIC Web for Faculty		You can get your class rosters, post grades, and email your students through this site.
Library reserves		The library offers traditional reserve services as well as electronic reserves.
Instructional Technology Lab		The ITL helps faculty make use of computer technology and Web-based solutions to enhance teaching and learning.
Blackboard		Blackboard allows online communication, delivery of instruction, and instructional resources. Sign up for a course site and training.
PEP Placement Testing		Information on Pre-Placement Testing

FERPA
What is FERPA?		Guide to using and understanding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
FERPA Tutorial		Tutorial that provides basic FERPA training.
Rights under FERPA		The University’s annual statement detailing the rights of students under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act.

Career Services
Office of Career Services		The Office of Career Services provides employment and career planning information for students.
Career Planning Guide		The Office of Career Services guide to planning out a career.
Office of Testing Services		The UIC Office of Testing Services (OTS) offers a full range of testing programs and testing-related services to the UIC community and to the general public.

UIC Experience		The UIC Experience program is designed to help develop tomorrow’s global leaders by reinforcing three key areas: urban exploration, inquiring minds (intellectual inquiry), and engagement in a diverse community.