Resources
Teaching Support
The following collection of websites, tutorials and contact information will provide you with the teaching support you will need to be successful at RIT.
- Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) - Visit the CTL website for a robust collection of strategies, tools, technologies for teaching and much more! CTL promotes excellence in teaching and the creation of exceptional learning experiences by championing an effective and innovative teaching culture across the university. CTL also provides faculty with trainings and events, 1:1 consultations, just in time support along with the resources necessary to build and share content for a variety of technologies for all course modalities.
> Upcoming Trainings and Workshops for Faculty @ CTL
- RIT Supported Technologies
- For all CLT-supported teaching technologies, go to their home page and click on the TECHNOLOGY tab at the top.
- myCourses - tutorials and documentation; request a consultation
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Student Information System (SIS) - documentation on accessing SIS for your class schedule, rosters, and grade submission.
- Starfish @ RIT for the RIT Community (Early Alert) - RIT’s web-based tool for faculty to communicate academic concerns to undergraduate students.
- Zoom Audio/Video Conferencing - link to RIT's Zoom site
- Library Support
- RIT Supported Technologies
Student Support
There are a multitude of support services available to RIT students! It is important that faculty are knowledgeable about what is available to our students that will enable them to be successful. This list is not exhaustive, as there are many more support areas available in the campus community. Visit these sites for more information:
- Disability Services Office - DSO is dedicated to facilitating equitable access to the full RIT experience for students with disabilities.
- Diversity & Inclusion - DDI works collaboratively with the entire RIT community to create an environment that embraces all students, faculty and staff. Respecting different cultures, perspectives and beliefs is important because we believe through thoughtful engagement, we can all learn from our differences.
- International Student Services - ISS advises students, faculty, clubs, and departments on immigration and provides guidance for cultural, academic, and personal matters.
- Support Services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Students
- Academic Support Services
- Access Services - Interpreting, notetaking, and captioning services to the RIT community.
- Teach2Connect - Provides instructors with teaching strategies to support learning among deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students with many valuable resources.
- RIT American Sign Language & Deaf Studies Community Center (RADSCC) - RADSCC is a catalyst for promoting open dialogue and communication among Deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing people on campus and in the Rochester community.
- Wellness, Division of Student Affairs
- English Language Center - Overview
- University Writing Program - Overview
Research/Scholarship Support
There are several departments on campus available to assist faculty who will be engaging in scholarship and research activities. Visit the sites below to learn more.
- Research at RIT - Visit this site to learn more about RIT's signature research areas, key research centers and institutes, industry collaborations, resources for researchers, and much more.
- Sponsored Research Services - RIT community's information resource for externally funded projects.
- Office of Human Subjects Research
- Foundation Relations – Resources for Grant Seekers
- What is Faculty Scholarship?
- The Conversation - An independent, nonprofit online publisher of commentary and analysis, authored by academics and edited by journalists for the general public.
Professional Development
- AdvanceRIT - Advance's mission is to enable all faculty at RIT, particularly women, to contribute their full potential, to increase their representation and retention, and to advance their careers. Visit their site to learn about their upcoming events and workshops.
- Division of Diversity and Inclusion (DDI) - DDI works collaboratively with the entire RIT community to create an environment that embraces all students, faculty and staff. Visit their site to learn more DDI offers for faculty, staff, and students at RIT.
- Faculty Career Development (FCD) - Our Faculty Success Series is designed for faculty to discover resources, to enhance scholarship and teaching, and to network and collaborate with colleagues throughout the academic year. We provide workshops and events to support faculty at all ranks, at all stages of their career on topics such as promotion, tenure, scholarship, and more.
- National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity (NCFDD) - Join the NCFDD! The Divisions of Academic Affairs and Diversity & Inclusion have partnered to offer career development tools through NCFDD. The Center provides skills and strategies intended to help RIT faculty, post-docs and graduate students thrive in academic life. The NCFDD offers a wide variety of resources, from tools to increase your research productivity, to writing and time management. Learn more and register here!
- Talent Roadmap - RIT's Talent Roadmap serves as your online home for courses and tutorials. Talent Roadmap assists faculty and staff reach professional development goals. Visit their site now to see what's available for the upcoming academic year.