Welcome VCU faculty!

Fall 2007-08

The flurry of activity associated with the beginning of the fall semester, although exciting, can be overwhelming. So, the Office of the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs has organized this quick reference page to help reduce the amount of time you spend searching for common university information, as well as update you on recent activities. If you have difficulty viewing or accessing any information on this page, please send an e-mail to provost@vcu.edu.

Safety

• Message from President Eugene P. Trani
• VCU Alert Web page
• Statement to place on all class syllabi
• Sign-up to receive emergency text messages
• Faculty safety forums

How to stay up-to-date

• Check your VCU e-mail account regularly
• Read the VCU TelegRAM
• Bookmark the Provost’s Web site: www.provost.vcu.edu

Technology

• Banner
• Description of technology available in VCU classrooms
• Technology Services Help Desk

New academic programs

• University College
• Focused Inquiry courses
• Summer Reading Program

Strategic plan – VCU 2020

• VCU 2020: Vision for Excellence [PDF]
• VCU 2020 Implementation Report [PDF] – August 2007-08

Resources

• Faculty Handbook
• Student Resource Guide
• VCU Insider’s Guide (available through the Office of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services)
• Technology Services Help Desk
• VCU Directory
• Important dates calendar