Course: Associate Faculty Resources

Unit outline

1. Welcome

Associate Faculty Resources
- Traditional Welcome
  
  Royal Roads University acknowledges that the campus is located on the traditional lands of the Xwsepsum (Esquimalt) and Lkwungen (Songhees) ancestors and families who have lived here for thousands of years. This land has been part of the fabric of the life of Indigenous communities long before Hatley Castle was built, and it will be long into the future. It is with gratitude that we now learn and work here, where the past, present and future of Indigenous and non-Indigenous students, faculty and staff come together. Hay'sxw'qa si'em!
- Purpose of site
  
  This resource serves as a curator of information for our new and current Associate Faculty members as well as other academic contractors who support our programs.
  
  to understand the nature of Royal Roads University and our programs as well as our Learning, Teaching, and Research model;
  
  to communicate key administrative details, including contracting information, academic resources, policies, and troubleshooting resources in place to support your work;
  
  to support you to achieve teaching and research excellence;
  
  to connect you with the larger community of faculty and staff; and
  
  to encourage you to contact us for any Associate Faculty related matter.
  
  We also invite prospective Associate Faculty members:
  
  to explore "About RRU" to help you determine your fit in terms of your teaching philosophy, expertise, and experience;
  
  to understand the role of Associate Faculty at RRU;
  
  to review "How to become Associate Faculty" if you are interested in working with us; and
  
  to contact us with any questions you may have.
- Who are "Associate Faculty"
- Introduction: Who Are "Associate Faculty"? Page
- Why become "Associate Faculty" at RRU? Page
- How to Become Associate Faculty Page
- Contact
- Faculty Affairs Contact Page
- This Site
- ANNOUNCEMENTS: Site updates, new resources, etc. Forum
- Course/Website Compile URL
- Navigating this Site
  
  Site Overview
  
  This site has been developed in Moodle, RRU's Learning Platform.
  
  The site is only 2 layers deep: 1) 8 main sections, and 2) a set of sub-pages in each section.
  
  Note: Links with arrow icons will open a new tab.
  
  Please report a broken link
2. About RRU
3. Starting with RRU (Key Contract & Admin Info)
- Key Administrative Information - Please review carefully
- Contract Information Page
- Invoicing & Tax Information Page
- RRU Account and Email Page
- Forms Page
- On-Campus Services & Resources Page
- RRU Logo and Branded Materials Page
- General Campus Information
- RRU Campus Quick Links URL
- RRU News & Events Sources Page
4. Academic Orientation
- The responsibility for the oversight and academic integrity of a program rests with the "program head". The program head is usually the person that an Associate Faculty member is hired by and reports to, and is the person who will provide the initial academic orientation. Your program head is the first point of contact for all academic-related questions and concerns and should be consulted with regarding any proposed course changes.
- Learning, Teaching, and Research Model URL
- Program and Course Design Page
- Centre for Teaching & Educational Technologies (CTET) Page
  Content: Introduction to CTET; Key orientation resources; Program Liaison roles: Instructional Designers and Learning Technologists
- Faculty Development & Training Page
  Content: Faculty development opportunities through the Centre for Teaching & Educational Technologies, Professional & Continuing Studies, etc.
- Academic Support & Student Support Services Page
  Content: Library; Bookstore; Copyright Office; Writing Centre; Office of Research Ethics; Team Coaching; Student Health & Wellness; Other Student Support Services
- Policies and Procedures Page
  Please review: You are responsible for being aware of these policies and procedures.
- Get Help URL
  Please contact your Program Head and/or School Director if you need any assistance with academic matters, and your program staff for administrative matters. This Get HELP page provides key university contacts for further assistance and also provides links to program contacts.
- *** Key Resource***: Checklist for Teaching
  
  Please review this checklist to help guide you through your teaching experience.
5. Teaching & Course Revision/Development
6. Supervision & Research
- Supervisor qualifications: Potential candidates for supervision and assessment of theses, dissertations, major papers, internships, projects, and other student activities may be identified by the student(s) to the program/school office, which will verify that appropriate experience and qualifications/credentials exist to provide such services. Academic units and/or programs may also maintain their own lists or databases of approved potential supervisors.
- Supervision - Thesis & Dissertation Page
- Supervision - Graduate & Undergraduate Major Projects Page
- Directed Study Page
- Research Ethics & Ethical Review Page
- Research Collaboration Page
- Resources
- Academic & Research Related Policies URL
- RRU Writing Centre URL
- RRU Library URL
- Copyright Information for Thesis & Dissertation Publication URL
- Preparing to Publish a Thesis or Dissertation URL
- Knowledge Mobilization Tips URL
- Quick Links for Student Support URL
7. Communities
- School & Program Communities (Login required)
  You need to be an Associate Faculty member in these Schools or Programs to access these communities. Please request access from your program staff contact if you find you do not have access.
- International Hospitality Mgmt / Global Tourism Mgmt Year 2 (Padlet) URL
- Master in Global Management (MGM) Community site URL
- School of Education & Technology: Faculty Community of Practice URL
- School of Tourism & Hospitality Management Bridge URL
- Faculty Community
  
  The RRU Faculty Directory provides an alphabetical listing of full-time and Associate Faculty members, with bios.
  
  You can also visit the School Faculty webpages for their respective faculty:
  
  School of Business
  
  School of Communication & Culture
  
  School of Education & Technology
  
  School of Environment & Sustainability
  
  School of Humanitarian Studies
  
  School of Leadership Studies
  
  School of Tourism & Hospitality Management
- Associate Faculty Community
  
  We are piloting a Collaborative Space (login required) for Associate Faculty to have the opportunity to engage more directly among each other. This space offers:
  
  a discussion forum - including a question to you about how you would like to use the discussion forum
  
  a 'living' set of teaching and learning resources to aid each other's teaching - your additions are welcome!
8. Get HELP
- STUDENT EMERGENCY
- Student Health & Wellness URL
  Where a student needs immediate support:
  Contact Campus Security (250-391-2525), who will contact the on-call CARE Team member.
  In serious medical emergencies or where student is in imminent danger:
  Contact both 911 and Campus Security (250-391-2525)
- Technical Support
- IT / Computer Help Desk URL
  
  Hours: Monday - Friday 7:30 am - 5:00 pm
  
  On campus location: Cedar 110
  
  Phone: 250.391.2659 / Toll-free Long Distance: 1.866.808.5429
  
  After Hours emergency: 1.250.391.2525
- CTET Studio URL
  CTET Studio is a collaboration space where you can work with CTET, learn about educational technologies, and get help with Moodle and other tools. Studio offers remote and in-person support.Once a course is live, Studio is your first avenue of support.
  
  Hours: Monday - Friday from 8:30 am - 4:30 pm.
  
  Located in LIC 004
  
  Email Studio
  
  Call toll-free at 1.866.808.5429 and ask for CTET Studio
  
  Call 250.391.2600, ext. 4465
- CTET Multimedia Services URL
  
  Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  
  Office located in Millward Building, 3rd floor
  
  AV Helpline (on-campus): local 8525
- RRU/IT Knowledgebase URL
  Search the Knowledgebase for a range of IT-related information, e.g: computer account, email, how-to information for Moodle and other learning technologies used at RRU, and various how-to information for teaching and learning online, etc.
- RRU Cyber Security Awareness URL
  This site provides a wide variety of resources to inform you regarding cyber security and privacy best practices.
- Campus Security
  Campus Security is available 24/7. It is located on the ground floor of the Millward building. See campus map.
  Contact:
  phone 250.391.2525 or dial 2525 from any campus phone
  call directly from any blue emergency phone
  at entrance to parking lot #3 (P3)
  at east entrance to Grant Building
  between Boat House and Blue Heron House
  email Campus Security
- Quick Links
- Academic Contact Info Page
- RRU Campus Info Page
- Faculty Affairs URL
9. Health & Safety
- COVID-Related Information
- RRU COVID-19 Information page URL
- Communicable Disease Plan URL
  The goal of the Communicable Disease Plan is to promote the health and safety of the campus community. This plan provides information that can be used to manage exposure to communicable diseases by mitigating the risk of transmission and possibility of infection on campus. It also provides guidance for the appropriate response to a communicable disease outbreak.
- Return to Campus: What you need to know Page
- BC Government COVID-Related Resources Page
- General Health & Safety Information
- Health & Safety Overview Page
- Campus Security URL
- First Aid & Emergencies URL
- Building Evacuation Plans URL
- Fire Evacuation URL
- "Major Events" Information URL
- Muster Station & Emergency Evacuation Map URL
- Resources to Support Well-Being Page
Download the mbz file
- Downloadable OER file Folder

Unit outline

Purpose of site

Who are "Associate Faculty"

Contact

This Site

Key Administrative Information - Please review carefully

General Campus Information

Quick Links for Student Support

School & Program Communities (Login required)

STUDENT EMERGENCY

Technical Support

Campus Security

COVID-Related Information

General Health & Safety Information