Faculty Resources for Teaching and Advising

Frostburg State University is a student-centered teaching and learning institution featuring experiential opportunities. The University offers students a distinctive and distinguished baccalaureate education along with a select set of applied master’s and doctoral programs. Frostburg serves regional and statewide economic and workforce development; promotes cultural enrichment, civic responsibility, and sustainability; and prepares future leaders to meet the challenges of a complex and changing global society. (FSU Mission Statement)

This page serves as a quick start guide for teaching in College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences. Faculty should refer to the Faculty Handbook and their department chair for more details.

Syllabus Requirements

A syllabus is required for every course. A paper or electronic copy of the syllabus must be distributed to each student in the class by the second class period. In addition, two copies (either paper or electronic) must be given to the department’s administrative assistant (one copy to be retained by the department and available for review by prospective students, and one copy for University files).

A syllabus template can be found on the College Forms page. All University syllabus requirements can be found in the Faculty Handbook.

Center for Teaching Excellence

Many College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences faculty participate in events sponsored by the Center for Teaching Excellence at FSU and serve on its advisory board. CTE provides a Canvas site with resources for all university faculty.

Instructional Design and Technology

Instructional Design and Technology offers support for instructors at FSU teaching online or in person, including tech support for a variety of instructional software, instructional support especially for online learning, course review, and memberships to Maryland Distance Learning Association and Quality Matters.

Academic Affairs: Online Learning at FSU

College of Arts, Humanities, and Social & Behavioral Sciences offers many courses online, including the entirely online undergraduate and graduate Nursing programs. The Provost's Office provides an extensive resource for online learning, including online policies and guidelines.

Reporting an Incident

Incidents of student misconduct (e.g. academic dishonesty, disorderly conduct) can be reported to the Office of Student Affairs using one of several forms linked above. 

Helping Students

Office of Student Affairs offers the following resources for faculty to help students in distress: 

• Who Do I Contact? A Quick Guide for Helping Students
• Helping Students in Distress (PDF)

Compliance 

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)

Information regarding FERPA compliance can be found in the following places:

• Faculty Handbook under "Student Privacy Rights"
• The Registrar's Student Records Annual Notification webpage
• FERPA and Your Student's Grades webpage (for parents)
• US Department of Education

Student Accessibility Services

Student Accessibility Services offers a range of services for students with disabilities to provide equal access to educational opportunity. Students may request a disability accommodation. 

Mandatory Reporting

Frostburg State University Faculty have obligations to report sexual misconduct, child abuse, and neglect. For details on specific reporting obligations, reporting procedures, and helping students in distress, refer to the Faculty Handbook, the Office of Gender Equity, and the University Police (for reporting child abuse and neglect).