Virtual Binder

A. University Policies and Procedures

  1. Mission Statement
  2. Statement of Professional Ethics
  3. Preferred Name Policy
  4. Prolonged Student Absences and Missed Class Notifications
  5. PASSHE
  6. Professional Conduct
    1. Sexual Misconduct Policy
    2. Sexual Harassment and Misconduct (Non-Title IX)
    3. PASSHE Amorous Relationship Policy
  7. Animals on Campus Policy
  8. ADA Classroom Accommodations Appeals Procedure
  9. Policy on Disruptive Classroom Behavior
  10. FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
  11. Student Health Services
  12. CAPC
  13. APSCUF
    1. WCU Chapter Website
    2. Faculty Heath and Welfare Funds
    3. Highmark PPO Blue Benefits Summary
  14. Excused Absence Policy for Student Athletes
  15. Faculty Ombuds
    1. Welcome from the Faculty Ombuds

B. Evaluation

  1. Provost Forms and Policies (*Please review carefully!)
  2. Student Feedback on Instructor (SFI) Instrument

C. Teaching and Advising Responsibilities

  1. LARC (Learning Assistance and Resource Center)
    1. LARC Welcome Letter
  2. WCU Writing Center
  3. Goals of the WCU General Education Program
  4. Teaching Tips and Class Management
  5. Teaching and Learning Center (TLC)
    1. TLC Resources for Effective Teaching
    2. TLC Guide to Getting Started Teaching at WCU
    3. Committee for Excellence and Learning in Teaching (CELT)
    4. Faculty Mentoring Committee
  6. Instructional Responsibilities Resources
    1. Active Learning Strategies
    2. Building Classroom Community
  7. Twardowski Career Development Center (CDC)
    1. Getting to Know the Twardowski Career Development Center and Integrating Career Readiness into the Academic Experience
  8. Committee for Advising Excellence

D. Research

  1. Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
    1. ORSP Information

E. Faculty Resource Fair Materials

  1. 2025 Resource Fair Descriptions
  2. Global Engagement Office
    1. Global Engagement Office Flyer
    2. Global Engagement Office Staff
  3. Educating for Sustainability / Sustainability Advisory Council
  4. Center for Community Engagement & Social Impact
    1. Community-Engaged Learning
    2. WCU Resource Pantry
  5. Faculty Mentoring Program Flyer
  6. Athletic Advisory Board
  7. WCU Foundation
  8. Navigate
  9. Office of Educational Accessibility (OEA)
  10. Office of Student Engagement
  11. Faculty Senate
  12. Honors College
  13. Dowdy Multicultural Center
  14. LGBTQIA+ University Caucus

F. Adjunct Resources

  1. 7 Start Up Steps for New Adjuncts at WCUPA
  2. Adjunct Quick Start: Key Teaching Policies & Student Support at WCU
  3. Understanding WCU's Evaluation Policy for Adjuncts
  4. Professional Development Opportunities for Adjuncts
  5. APSCUF Adjunct Membership Flyer