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.
The 2024 Faculty and Staff Climate Survey launched by email on April 2. Your honest, candid opinions about the environment at RPI and how it affects your ability to do your work and thrive, professionally and personally, are important. Your personal link to complete the survey is in your email with the most recent reminder coming from the Office of Institutional Research and Assessment. Over 70% of faculty and staff completed a similar survey in 2021, and so far, we have approximately 33% completed. Please submit the completely anonymous survey by May 10, 2024.
The 2024 Faculty and Staff Climate Survey launched by email on April 2, 2024. Your honest and candid opinions about the environment at RPI and how it affects your ability to do your work and thrive, professionally and personally, are important. You will find your personal link to complete the survey in your email from President Schmidt. Over 70% of faculty and staff completed a similar survey in 2021, and so far, we have approximately 27% completed. Please submit the completely anonymous survey by May 10, 2024.
About the Series
Doing things that boost positive emotions throughout the day impact us cognitively and inter-personally. Positive emotions can impact our task performance, resilience, success in life, and even longevity. Incorporating positive emotions like gratitude and optimism and using humor throughout our day benefit us and those around us. This series will focus on the tangible things that you can do to boost positivity including ways to apply the skills in the classroom.
Session 6: Positivity Forward
RPI faculty share their tips and tricks for teaching during the Arch summer semester in short videos.
Access the collection here.
Or select an individual presentation:
June Deery: This session explores the value of using class time to build relationship with students—in discussion-based classes and beyond.