Resources for Part-Time Faculty

Your department chair is your first point of contact for questions regarding teaching and student learning. Please reach out to them for guidance and support throughout the semester.

• Instructional Resources
  • Check out these tips for creating an inclusive classroom.
  • The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning provides information about upcoming events, recordings of past presentations, and other instructional resources.
  • The Online Faculty Resources webpage includes information about the faculty eCommons, course development, and instructional design.
  • Information about Evaluate Course Surveys administered at the end of each term.
• Academic Calendar, Roster Verification, and Submitting Course Grades
  • Academic Calendar
  • Change of Grade Form
  • Petition for Deferred/Incomplete Grade
  • Submitting Midterm and Final Grades
  • Submitting Roster Verification
• Addressing Alleged Violations of the Code of Academic Integrity
  • The Code of Academic Integrity defines unacceptable academic conduct, specifies how a faculty member should report alleged violations, and describes the appeals process available to students.
  • If you suspect that a student has violated the Code of Academic Integrity, consult your department chair, who will provide guidance on next steps. You may be directed to report the alleged violation and accompanying evidence to the Office of Academic Affairs via the ReportIt!
• Supporting Students of Concern
  • Submit an Academic Alert if you notice a student struggling with coursework or attendance. The student is included in the alert, so please direct your message to them.
  • The Red Folder Campaign includes guidance on Title IX; what to do when faced with a distressed, disturbed, or disruptive student; and a list of campus resources. Additional resources for Assisting Students of Concern are provided on SpartanNet.

• Campus Public Safety
  • The Campus Public Safety website includes information about contacting CPS in emergency and non-emergency situations, obtaining a parking permit and photo ID, and the range of available services.
    
    
• Emergency Preparedness
  Click here for general information about emergency preparedness. Additional resources:
  
  
  • Active Shooter/Hostile Intruder
  • Emergency School Closing Policy
  • Emergency Notification System
    • AU students, faculty, and staff are automatically enrolled for emergency notifications. Please use Self-Service to update your information. Others may sign up here.
  • Fire and Hazmat
  • Medical Emergencies
  • Severe Weather

• The Campus Directory lists locations, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for university departments.
• Contact information for individual personnel is listed in the Faculty/Staff by Department Directory.
• Building and other key locations are displayed on the Aurora University Campus Map. This site includes a link to a printable map.

Eckhart Hall 105 on the Aurora campus
Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (or by appointment)
Phone: 630-844-5493
Fax: 630-844-5650
Email: hr@aurora.edu

The Part-Time Faculty Handbook describes the conditions of employment, job expectations, and university services available to part-time faculty.

Self-Service is a useful tool for accessing your tax information, earnings statements, leave balances, and time entries. If you have trouble accessing Self-Service, please reach out to Information Technology Services at itshelp@aurora.edu.

• Change of Address
• Course Pay Schedule
• Direct Deposit Form (located under “Payroll Forms” on the linked webpage)
• Paid Leave for All Workers Policy
• Retirement Plan Information
• Retirement - 403(b) Salary Reduction Agreement for Part-Time Faculty
• W4 (Federal)
• W4 (Illinois)

Dunham Hall 010 on the Aurora Campus
Phone: 630-844-5790
Email: itshelp@aurora.edu
Website: https://its.aurora.edu/

The Information Technology Services Knowledge Base includes resources for using Okta, changing your password, navigating Brightspace and Zoom, and more.

• Brightspace for Faculty
• E-mail/Office 365
• Okta Single Sign-On
• Zoom

• Attend an upcoming event on the AU Calendar to build stronger relationships across campus.
• Interested in collaborating with your department? Review the Faculty/Staff by Department Directory to network with colleagues.
• Connect with Career Services for more information on recruiting AU students and alumnus for internships and job opportunities at employers@aurora.edu.
• Explore social and professional development opportunities at AU through the Staff Executive Council (SEC).

A printable Campus Map is available on the university website.

Pay periods are listed on the Course Pay Schedule.

The Academic Calendar lists term start dates, end dates, and holiday break periods.

• The Academic Calendar lists term start dates, end dates, and holiday break periods.
• The Final Exam Policy and Schedule lists when finals are held. Check with your chair about whether your course meets during the final exam period and whether you are required to administer a final exam.

The Information Technology Knowledge Base includes a wealth of information on Okta Single Sign-On, including guidance on resetting your authentication method.

The Assisting Students of Concern: Red Folder Campaign includes guidance on Title IX; what to do when faced with a distressed, disturbed, or disruptive student; and a list of campus resources.

• The Code of Academic Integrity defines unacceptable academic conduct, specifies how a faculty member should report alleged violations, and describes the appeals process available to students.
• If you suspect that a student has violated the Code of Academic Integrity, consult your department chair, who will provide guidance on next steps. You may be directed to report the alleged violation and accompanying evidence to the Office of Academic Affairs via the ReportIt! form.

For contact information for university offices, please review the Campus Directory.