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Staff Information

What it is -- Who are you?

The "Faculty Information" button in your Blackboard course shell is where you may post basic information about yourself including email address, phone number, office location, and office hours.

Suggested Information:

Name
Email address
Phone number - be sure to include area code
Office location - be sure to specify which campus you are on
Office Hours - Specify both virtual and face-to-face office hours including day(s) and time(s). If only virtual office hours are available, please specify your preferred means of communication: chat, email, or phone calls. Include the time zone you are in -- CST
Notes - Brief biographical sketch. Restate communication preferences and policy

Implications for Teaching and Learning.

By providing additional information about yourself, this area can also be used as a vehicle to establish a more three dimensional and personal presence of yourself to your students.

Setting it Up.

From the control panel, click Staff Information. [Note: Although the default name of the button on the menu is "Faculty Information" the heading for this area is "Staff Information" on the control panel]. Click Profile. On the next screen, add your information into the form. The Notes section is where you may add text. If you wish to add a photograph, continue to scroll down the page. Browse for the photograph you wish to add. When you have finished, click the Submit button.