Helping Students Learn is a 3-part series on research-based teaching theories and methods. They will be led by Eric Burkholder (Auburn University, Engineering Education Researcher). These 3 sessions will introduce the basics of memory, learning and transfer, and assessment. Participants will be able to apply research from cognitive psychology directly to their instructional approach in a way that centers and promotes student learning and success.

Syllabus published automatically on January 27, 2025:

Just a quick reminder to please complete your syllabus in HelioCampus. Based on the requirements from the Provost's office, faculty should have their syllabi published in HelioCampus by January 20, 2025. HelioCampus will publish all syllabi automatically on January 27, 2025.

HelioCampus syllabus assistance is available during in-person or virtual office hours with Amy Svirsky, Learning Assessment Specialist, on the following dates:

To get a jump start on completing your syllabus for the spring semester, come to the Fischbach Room in the Library, December 19, 2024: 10:00-11:30 for assistance.

Additional assistance is scheduled for:

The HelioCampus syllabus module is available for faculty to access for the spring beginning on December 12, 2024. Per requirements from the Provost's office, faculty should have their syllabi published by January 20, 2024, two weeks after the start of classes.

HelioCampus syllabus assistance is available during in-person office hours with Amy Svirsky, Learning Assessment Specialist, on the following dates:

August 15, 10:00-12:00, Sage 2313 (basement across from the vending machines)

August 22, 10:00-12:00, Fischbach Room, Folsom Library

August 26, 2:00-3:30, Fischbach Room, Folsom Library

We want to hear from you! 
As the Arch semester ends, the Arch leadership team would like to know about your experience this summer. Please take a few minutes to share feedback about the Arch summer semester by completing the survey sent to your email. You have a very important role to play in our efforts to continuously improve the Arch summer semester experience. Your feedback will help us identify our strengths and areas for growth.  
  
 

The HelioCampus syllabus module is available for faculty to access for the fall beginning on August 5, 2024. Based on the requirements from the Provost's office, faculty should have their syllabi published in HelioCampus by September 11, 2024.

For assistance with developing your syllabus or in using the HelioCampus platform, you can schedule an appointment with Amy Svirsky, Learning Assessment Specialist, here. 

This announcement is to remind faculty that the HelioCampus (formerly known as AEFIS) syllabus module is available for faculty to access for the Summer Term. The Provost requires syllabi to be entered and published 2-weeks after the beginning of the semester; for the summer semester the date is June 3. HelioCampus will publish the syllabi automatically on June 10, 2024.

In-person assistance will be available Wednesday May 29 in Sage 2313 from 3:00-4:00. For assistance at other times, please contact Amy directly (svirsa2@rpi.edu).

The 2024 Faculty and Staff Climate Survey launched by email on April 2. Strong participation ensures that we are capturing the best possible picture of the university, and will be able to track changes over time. Your personal link to complete the survey is in your email with the most recent reminder coming from President Schmidt. Over 70% of faculty and staff completed a similar survey in 2021, and so far, we have approximately 43% completed. Please submit the completely anonymous survey by May 10, 2024.

This announcement is to let faculty know that HelioCampus (formerly known as AEFIS) syllabus module will be available for faculty to access for the Spring Term on April 29, 2024. Based on the requirements from the Provost's office, faculty should have their syllabi published by June 3, 2024. HelioCampus will publish the syllabi automatically on June 10, 2024.

There are resources to assist you on the Provost's website.