Links to resources and other information for new faculty
About
We provide here an annotated (in most instances) list of links to what we hope is useful and helpful information for new faculty (and returning faculty, for that matter!). We have organized the information into four primary areas:
The science of classification is not without pitfalls or controversy. The classic problem is that of classifying a taxon which shares characteristics with one or more other taxa. For example, the Counseling Center is listed under "Student Support Services," when, in fact, the Center serves faculty, staff, and students. The same is true for the Writing Center.
With the inherent overlap that exists for some offices and services, we have nonetheless associated certain offices or services with a specific category here. We hope this doesn't limit your ability to find the information you're seeking.
If we've missed something or you have any questions, additions, suggestions, etc., please contact us at fctl@ferris.edu
General Information
Board of Trustees
Information about Ferris State University's Board of Trustees, including its 2009-2010 meeting schedule, is found here.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/trustees/botmeet.htmCampus Map
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/ferrisfaq/maps/
Employee Accident Report Form
The procedures to follow after a work-related injury occurs are found here.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/adminandfinance/Human/Forms/IncidentRpts/IncidentReportForm.pdfHistory of Ferris State University
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/ferris.htm
Off-Campus Locations
Ferris operates 20+ locations throughout the state of Michigan. Find out exactly where by visiting:
http://cpts.ferris.eduParking Permit
Parking permits may be purchased Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The office is also open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day for information and temporary parking permits.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/othersrv/campussafety/parking_regulations.htmTuition, Meals, and Housing Rates
Costs for the current academic year are provided here.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/businessoffice/TuitionRates.cfmTuition Waivers for Self and Family
FSU offer employees eight tuition-free credits each semester. These credits can be shared with members of your immediate family.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/adminandfinance/Human/forms/TuitionWaiver/eligibility.htmWebsite Map (FSU)
This first web page is one of the most helpful places to go when looking for information about any aspect of Ferris State University. Here you'll find a menu for other web pages on the FSU website.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/sitemap/Student Support Services
Academic Advising
Advising involves both the development and communication of accurate information regarding degree programs, courses, resources, University and College policies and procedures, and career opportunities intended to help students in attaining their educational goals.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/academics/advising/index.htmCareer Counseling
Career counseling offers students the opportunity to explore career fields and potential areas of study. Students take career assessments and process the results with a Licensed Professional Counselor. This one-on-one attention helps students focus on their personal and professional interests, career values, and personality type to find a compatible career and academic major. The Center also collaborates with several area high schools to assist their students in defining their career interests and educational goals.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/university/eccc/career.htmCounseling Center
The Counseling Center staff builds on the foundation that personal counseling is a therapeutic and educational experience for students in their personal and academic growth.
http://www.ferris.edu/HTMLS/staff/webpages/site.cfm?LinkID=176&eventID=22Disabilities Services
The mission of Disabilities Services is to serve and advocate for students with disabilities, empowering them for self-reliance and independence while promoting equal access to educational opportunities and programs. Information, reasonable accommodation, adaptive technology, and counseling are offered to students. Professional development is also offered to Ferris faculty and staff. Informational packets for High School Counselors are also available through this office.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/university/disability/homepage.htmEducational Counseling
Educational counseling facilitates the exploration of strengths and challenges in a student's academic performance through insights into the learning process. Through assessments and meeting with a licensed counselor (in groups or individually), a student is guided to reaching his or her highest potential for success.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/university/eccc/educational.htmFSUS 100 Freshman Seminar Class
This class is taken by all new first-year students to help them in their transition to Ferris State University.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/university/fsus/faq.htmlSCHOLARS Program – Peer Mentoring
The SCHOLAR (Socio-Cultural Holistic Learning and Retention) Program established the Peer Mentor Program to assist first-year students in their academic success.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/university/TIPS/Structured Learning Assistance (SLA)
SLA is an academic support program that creates learning partnerships with faculty, SLA facilitators, and students. The SLA program targets high-risk-for-failure courses, not students. Highly motivated and very successful students may also enroll in SLA courses to help ensure future success in their courses.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/academics/sla/Tutoring and Academic Support Center
This Center provides all Ferris students access to a variety of academic skill-building opportunities in a format that accommodates various learning preferences and schedules.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/university/asc/Writing Center
The Writing Center is a free tutoring service provided by Ferris State University to all students, faculty, and staff. Its mission is to provide help with all aspects of the writing process, from preliminary brainstorming and outlining, to revising and polishing final drafts. The Writing Center will also provide help writing business letters, applications, and resumes.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/academics/Departments/WritingCenter/Faculty Services
Academic Policies and Procedures
Here you'll find links to management polices and procedures related to the academic activities at FSU.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/academicaffairs/policyLetters.htmlAthletics
This is the site for all things athletic at FSU.
http://www.ferrisstatebulldogs.com/landing/indexCopy Center
The FSU Copy Center provides copy and other services for classroom materials, memos, newsletters, reports, flyers, and small brochures.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/adminandfinance/AuxiliaryEnterprises/services/copy_center/Dental Hygiene Clinic
The FSU Dental Hygiene Program provides free cleaning services. Information about these services can be found here.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/colleges/alliedhe/link_desc.cfm?LinkID=12Diversity Office
Major goals of the Diversity Office are to:
- Create a University that is welcoming to diverse populations.
- Recruit, retain, and graduate a diverse student population.
- Hire and retain a diverse workforce.
- Create environments for student learning that are inclusive of and sensitive to a diverse student population.
http://www.ferris.edu/diversity/
Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning (FCTL)
The mission of the Faculty Center for Teaching and Learning is to work with and support Ferris faculty and the greater educational community in their efforts to affect deep, positive, lasting, and profound student learning.
http://www.ferris.edu/fctl/Ferris Faculty Association
Here is a link to website for Ferris State University's faculty union, the Ferris Faculty Association. Please note that the web pages are separate from the University website.
http://www.ffaonline.org/Grant Resource Center
A host of important and useful information about preparing and submitting grant proposals to external agencies is found here.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/administration/academicaffairs/vpoffice/grants/extfund/ext_fund_opp.cfmLibrary Services
The Ferris Library for Information, Technology, and Education (FLITE) promotes and advances Ferris State University's present and future teaching, learning, research, and informational inquiry by providing high quality collections, services, and instruction.
http://www.ferris.edu/library/Media Production
Media Production personnel provide assistance to faculty, staff, and students in the design, development, implementation, and distribution of media-related resources in support of Ferris instruction and activities. Services are available free of charge when used to support instruction.
http://www.ferris.edu/library/mediaprod/index.htmlOffice of Multicultural Student Services
The mission of the Office of Multicultural Student Services is to enhance ethnic minority student retention and matriculation. This desired outcome is achieved through personal and academic support programs and activities which are offered to assist students with their adjustment to campus. In addition, this office works closely with other campus departments, faculty, and staff to develop a climate in which racial harmony and cultural diversity is valued, appreciated and accepted.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/studentlife/minority/Test Scanning and Analysis
Staff in the Office of Institutional Research and Testing will enter data from scantron sheets for your students' exams, and provide you student scores and an item analysis report. Call 591.3628 for more information (no information is currently online).
Timme Travel Grant Program
The Timme Travel Grant Program represents a portion of monies derived from an endowment established by Abigail Smith Timme and designated for the Timme Center for Teaching Excellence, now known as the Faculty Center for Teaching & Learning. At the time of its inception, the Center was established to "encourage and support the enrichment of teaching and learning skills."
http://www.ferris.edu/fctl/Funding/Timme_files/2008_2009TimmeGuidelines.htmUniversity Eye Center
Patient care services at the Michigan College of Optometry's University Eye Center are open to the public.
http://www.ferris.edu/colleges/michopt/link_desc.cfm?LinkID=2University Recreation and Fitness Center
The Center is dedicated to providing quality recreational and fitness services for all patrons.
http://www.ferris.edu/htmls/studentlife/u-rec/membershipfees.htmlFirst Day of Class Ice Breakers (PDF)
Ways of Dealing with Disruptive Students (PDF)
Checklist for Preventing Cheating (PDF)
Sample Attendance Policies (Word Doc)
Updated August 14, 2009