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Resources from the Fall 2026 Faculty Orientation<\/a><\/p>\n Here are a few recommendations for new and returning faculty to help you get organized for teaching in the new semester.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n If you\u00a0<\/span>can\u2019t<\/span> access these accounts, and you did not teach at Queens College in the p<\/span>receding semester, ask your department\u00a0<\/span>chair\u00a0<\/span>to\u00a0<\/span>initiate<\/span> a Person of Interest (POI) <\/span>ePAF<\/span>\u00a0to\u00a0<\/span>expedite<\/span>\u00a0account activation.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span>Otherwise,\u00a0<\/span>contact the ITS Help Desk at <\/span>Support@qc.cuny.edu.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Any application that uses the CUNY Login Single Sign-On (SSO) system now requires MFA. This includes both University-wide tools and college-specific platforms such as the following: Brightspace, <\/span>CUNYfirst<\/span>,\u00a0<\/span>Degreeworks<\/span>, QC Navigate360, and Zoom. <\/span>Instructions for setting up MFA<\/span><\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n For more information about ITS support services, visit the\u00a0<\/span>Information Technology Services site.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” text_line_height=”1.6em” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Access your Brightspace course<\/strong><\/p>\n Remember to make your Brightspace Course Available<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n You can instruct your students, via an email from CUNYfirst<\/a>, to contact you if they cannot see their course in Brightspace.<\/p>\n Add users to your Brightspace Course<\/strong><\/p>\n Request Section\/Course Merge in Brightspace<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Visit What\u2019s in a Syllabus?<\/a> for guidance on what to include and download an accessible syllabus template<\/a>.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.7″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Submit your course adoption information through\u00a0<\/span>the online book store<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/a>to support course <\/span>accessibility and affordability.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Enter information about textbooks, alternative course materials, or select \u201cno books required\u201d for each of your courses.<\/span><\/p>\n Consider asking the library to place a copy of the materials on reserve for your class. Information on requesting reserves can be found at <\/span>Reserves Information for Faculty<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Also consider consulting the CUNY Academic Calendar<\/a> for important updates, deadlines, and dates when organizing your class materials and schedule. The Office of the Registrar<\/a> will send reminder communications during the semester.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n For questions about Reserves, go to Reserves Information for Faculty<\/a> or <\/span>email\u00a0<\/span>qc_reserve@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n The\u00a0library\u2019s\u00a0<\/span>Open Educational Resources (OER)\/Zero Textbook Cost Guide<\/span><\/a> has details on how they can help you find OER alternatives to commercial textbooks. For questions or assistance with OER, contact OER Coordinator Leila S. Walker at <\/span>lwalker@qc.cuny.edu<\/span><\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Make sure you have access to your classroom.<\/span> If the room has card swipe access, make sure your QC ID card is activated. For key access, c<\/span>ontact the QC Locksmith.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n You can<\/span>\u00a0also contact the Main Gate Security at 718-997-5912.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.27.4″ _module_preset=”default” text_font_size=”16px” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n CETLL provides pedagogical support during our virtual Drop-in Hours. You can find the schedule and joining link at <\/span>CETLL Virtual Drop-in Hours<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n Email us at CTLOnline@qc.cuny.edu<\/a>.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nMake sure you can access your accounts:<\/h2>\n
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