Last modified on
July 18, 2025
by
Kelsey Keefe
Overview
This post is a resource for faculty teaching online graduate and certificate programs as well as the various staff and administrators who support these programs. It is intended to provide information and guidance around roles and procedures that will help faculty be most effective in preparing to design, develop, and teach online.
For All Faculty Teaching Online
- Attend workshops and trainings offered by the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL).
- Participate in Quality Matters professional development.
- Collaborate with eCampus to present/publish.
- Discuss your plans with your Department Head and/or the Program Lead.
- Learn about the Course Design and Development Process and Online Course Support Request Process. Contact eCampus for a consultation.
- Complete Exploring Online Learning (EOL), a 2-week online course.
- If it’s your first time teaching this course: Contact eCampus to request a Course Walk-through Consultation.
- Review Managing Your Online Course and customize your Course Facilitation Plan.
- Refer to Instructor Support for HuskyCT, attend a workshop, or watch an Ed Tech workshop recording.
FAQs
I am a new faculty member at UConn. Where do I get university wide resources and information specific to new employees?
- New Employee Information (Human Resources)
- Faculty & Staff Resources (FacultyStaff.uconn.edu)
Who do I contact regarding teaching assignments, payment for teaching, enrollments, policy, etc.?
- Contact your hiring department and/or the program director for your online program.
How can I activate and manage information related to my NetID?
- NetID Management (ITS)
Where do I access the Student Administration system to manage my roster and grades?
- Student Administration System (StudentAdmin.uconn.edu)
- Student Admin Instructor Support (Knowledge Base)
Where do I access HuskyCT/Blackboard?
- HuskyCT (lms.uconn.edu)
- HuskyCT Instructor Support (Knowledge Base)
Where do I request my HuskyCT course site?
- Requesting HuskyCT Courses (Knowledge Base)
How do I set up Proctored Exams for my online course?
What steps do I need to follow to teach my online course?
What are the best practices for teaching online at UConn?
What resources does UConn provide students?
What are my options for designing and developing an online course?
- Self-Guided: Self-Guided Course Design and Development
- Consultative: Designing and Developing Effective Online Courses: An Overview
- Comprehensive: Online Course Support Request Process
What online training is available for learning to develop and teach an online course?
Who will support training and faculty development for course refresh and redesign?
Who can walk through an online course with new faculty the first time they are teaching it?
- Contact eCampus to request a Course Walk-through Consultation
Who do I contact if I need one on one support and guidance teaching an online course?
- Contact eCampus to request a Online Teaching Consultation
What training workshops are offered for faculty teaching online courses?
- Check FINS for upcoming workshops
- Watch Educational Technologies Recorded Workshops (CETL Ed Tech)
Is there an online source for general information about planning, developing, teaching, and evaluating online courses?
Where can I access resources and guides for HuskyCT/Blackboard?
- Upcoming Workshops (FINS)
- Recorded Workshops (CETL Ed Tech)
- Instructor Support for HuskyCT (Knowledge Base)
Where can I get support for HuskyCT?
- HuskyCT Instructor Support Options
- Educational Technologies – Assistance with using HuskyCT as part of teaching
- ITS Technology Support Center – Technical issues with HuskyCT (course copies/course combines, course/enrollment status, error messages, etc.)
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- Competencies for Online and Hybrid/Blended Instruction
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- Communication with Online Students Prior to Classes
- Introducing Quality Matters
- Authentication of Students in Online Courses
- Meeting Regular and Substantive Interaction (RSI) Requirements