University and Teaching Resources

Visit these websites to better navigate the university and find resources that DePaul makes available to adjunct faculty members to benefit your teaching.

University Resources

• New to DePaul — A collection of resources for new faculty
• Faculty Guide to Student Programs and Services, a collection of programs and services to help faculty members answer students’ questions
• Student Services — Academic, career, and other support services that faculty can recommend to students
• Recognition and Grants — Programs available to eligible adjunct faculty, including Competitive Instructional Grants and the Excellence in Teaching Award
• University Policies — Including policies on academic integrity, grade submission, sexual harassment, and more
• Academic Calendar — Cataloguing key dates throughout the year
• Emergency Procedures, guides for preparation in the event that an emergency takes place on campus
• Public Safety — Contact information and resources available through DePaul’s Public Safety
• Family Education Right and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) — Learn about the federal law that protects student privacy

Teaching Resources

• The Teaching Commons — This comprehensive site covers course design, teaching, and professional development, including instructional technology tool training, instructional design for various types of courses, integration of global learning experiences, and innovative teaching tools methods.
  
• Sample Syllabus Statements — Sample syllabus language suggested by various DePaul offices and programs, all in one place
• Desire2Learn Resources, training materials including PDF guides and videos for using D2L, DePaul’s Learning Management System
• University Library Faculty Services — Library services available to support faculty teaching and research
• Services for Faculty — Teaching support services, as well as support services offered by other Teaching Commons partners, such as the Writing Center
• Teaching Support — Information on requesting teaching consultations, feedback on teaching, and customized workshops