University of Arkansas Resources
U of A Policies
Compiled by Katherine Shurlds, J.D., Journalism Instructor
The following are some of the policies that affect UA teachers. Sections from policies contain some sections in their entirety and others that I have edited. I have also added some Web sites and additional information, preceded by “Ed.” (Employment section not excerpted.)
- Excerpts from POLICIES ON EMPLOYMENT, STUDENT RECORDS, SEXUAL ASSAULT AND SEXUAL HARASSMENT
- Excerpts from POLICIES GOVERNING FACULTY SERVICE
- Excerpts from SECTION 5: ACADEMIC REGULATIONS 2004-2005 CATALOG OF STUDIES
- Excerpts from CODE OF COMPUTING PRACTICE
WebCT
WebCT is a web-based course management system for developing and delivering online courses. It can be used to create entire online courses, or to enhance traditional “face to face” instruction. Instructors have the ability to direct and pace the learning experience based on time or student performance parameters. Features include student tracking and grade management, content management, online testing, real-time chat, threaded discussion forums, assignment submission, group projects, and much, much more. WebCT courses are private and secure – only your students can access your course materials.
Used by over 300 courses at the University of Arkansas.
Computing Services' Web Development Headquarters
Detailed instructions, links, and resources specific to UA systems on creating a web presence.
MultiMedia Resource Center
The MultiMedia Resource Center focuses on education and training and provides faculty, students, and staff access to computers with a variety of multimedia, editing, authoring, mastering, and publishing applications on Macintosh, Windows, and Unix platforms. Software (and applicable hardware) is available for audio and video capture, image scanning and manipulation, web design, and CD-RW creation.
Student Technology Center
The Student Technology Center is a walk-in computing help center offering laptops and projectors for checkout as well as high-end multimedia direction and assistance.
Teaching Academy
The University Teaching Academy is a society committed to excellence in teaching at the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville. Its mission is to advocate and represent teaching interests, promote and stimulate an environment of teaching and learning excellence, and encourage recognition and reward for exceptional teaching.
elementK
elementK offers hundreds of web-based computer training courses for people at all levels of knowledge. These courses are available to University of Arkansas faculty, staff, and students. The online classes can be accessed from anywhere with a web browser and an Internet connection. Numerous courses for use with screen readers are offered through elementK.
Computing Services Workshops
Hands-on workshops; short demos, and lectures spanning the entire computing spectrum, from desktop applications to computer operating systems.
Other Teaching Centers and Resources
- University of Oklahoma - Instructional Development Program
- University of Nebraska, Lincoln - Teaching and Learning Center
- Texas A&M University - Center for Teaching Excellence
- University of Texas, Austin - Center for Teaching Effectiveness
- University of Iowa - Center for Teaching
- Iowa State University - Center for Teaching Excellence
- Louisiana State University - Centers for Excellence in Learning and Teaching
- University of Missouri, Columbia - The Program for Excellence in Teaching
- University of Indiana - Teaching Resources Center
- University of Georgia - Office of Instructional Support and Development
- Mankato State University - Center for Faculty Development
- Ohio State University - Faculty and TA Development
- University of California at Berkeley - Office of Educational Development
- University of California at Irvine - Instructional Development Services
- University of North Carolina at Asheville - Center for Teaching and Learning
- University of North Dakota - Office of Instructional Development
- University of Oregon - Teaching Effectiveness Program
- University of Texas at Austin - World Lecture Hall
- Rockhurst University - Center for Teaching Excellence
- Northern Kentucky University - Professional & Organizational Development Center
- University of Michigan - Center for Research on Learning and Teaching