Faculty & Staff Resources

Common | Credit Faculty | Non-credit Faculty | Osher Leaders | Staff

Common Resources

Accomplishments—ACE [PDF or Word]. Describe Accomplishments, Congratulations & Excellence
Calendar. Review important dates in the SPCS Academic Calendar
Catalogs & Schedules. Browse, download and review online catalogs & schedules of the school
Directory profile. Update your online directory information
Employment. Review job postings and requirements, or visit URJobs
Human Resources. Visit the University’s HR department
Memorials. Contribute to the Diane Retzer or Barbara Weisenberger memorial funds
Multimedia Classroom Guide. Illustrate instructions for using campus classroom technology
News. Read news and features about the School
Safe Zone Ally Program. Trained faculty/staff and students who are committed to support LGBTQ members of our community
Staff Resources. Educational resources available through SPCS for University faculty and staff
Tuition Remission [PDF or Word]. Submit with registration to apply for Think Again tuition remission
Web portal. Visit the University’s on-campus internet portal

Credit (Degree Programs & Summer Studies) Faculty [return to top]

Achievement & Promotion Portfolio. Document professional contributions to the School and outside the classroom for promotion
Bookstore. Use the Faculty Textbook Adoption System to request student books for the University bookstore
Committees. Review the lists and meeting times of standing School committees
Guest speaker [PDF or Word]. Use this form for guest speaker approval and honorarium funds
Handbooks & guidelines
- Ethical guidelines for research. Website of the University's Instructional Review Board
- Faculty Handbook. For adjunct faculty in the School of Continuing Studies
- Independent study guidelines. Includes resources for faculty and students, and a sample learning contract
- Learning Portfolio preparation handbook. A way students may earn credit for prior learning through the creation, submission, and assessment of a portfolio
- Peer Review Process for Adjunct Faculty. Instructions and forms for completing the adjunct peer review process.
- Summer Study Abroad
Meetings. Review the schedule of, and resources from, faculty meetings
Personal & professional development [PDF or Word]. Use for Weinstein Center fees, appropriate development activities, and instructional support/social funds
Summer School course proposal [online or standard]. Use for proposing online or in-class Summer School courses
Summer Study Abroad proposal. Use to propose a summer study abroad program and course(s)
Textbook request [PDF or Word]. Request an instructor's desk copy or text for possible adoption

Non-credit (Think Again) Instructors [return to top]

Account request. For Think Again program coordinators only; request guest accounts for select classes
Course proposal. Propose a personal enrichment or professional development courses for the Think Again catalog. This replaces the online form.
Non-credit instructor handbook. Review guidelines and expectations for non-credit instructors

Osher Institute Leaders [return to top]

Course/lecture planning guide. Propose to lead an Osher course or lecture

School Staff [return to top]

Personal & professional development. Use for Weinstein Center fees or appropriate professional development activities
Guidelines & standards. Review guidelines and expectations for all University staff
Staff teaching. Request for for staff teaching credit and non-credit courses

Language for Syllabi

Religious Observances

The University of Richmond values and supports students’ religious observance. Students who will miss class or other academic assignments because of religious observance are responsible for completing missed work. Students should contact the instructor within the first two weeks of the semester to make arrangements. The full religious observance policy is online: registrar.richmond.edu/services/policies.