Faculty FAQs

How do I get help with Blackboard?

View Blackboard Related Help Articles in the IT Knowledge Base.

How do I adopt textbooks and other materials at the Bookstore?

Visit the Online Adoption Tool to order course materials and textbooks.

How do I submit midterm and final grades for my courses?

Learn how to submit grades in the Grade Submissions help article.

How do I submit an Outcome Assessment Report (OAR) for a General Education Course?

Submit your Outcome Assessment Report (OAR) using the OAR Submission Form.

How do I request an Incomplete for a student in my course?

Submit the Rationale for Incomplete Grade Form.

How do I submit a change of grade form for a student in my course?

Use the Official Grade Change Form to change a grade or remove a temporary grade.

How do I access course evaluations?

Access Course Evaluations online. 

How do I or my students submit applications for independent study, internships, practicum, or tutorials?

View the Registrar's Forms Page for commonly requested forms and requests.

How do department chairs submit LEPRs?

To submit LEPRs, visit the APA Committee page.

How do I access my advisee listing and registration PINs?

Access your Advisee Listing and Registration PINs online.

How do I access DegreeWorks?

Access it via the DegreeWorks Dashboard.

How do I help students declare a major and/or minor?

Submit the declaration or change of major, minor, or concentration using the Degree Declaration/Change Form.

How do my students submit a petition to the Academic Policies and Standards (ACPOL) committee?

The petition submission process is outlined in the "Student Process for Petitioning the Committee" section on the ACPOL page. 

Where do I find information about Faculty Governance Committees, Chairs, and Members?

Learn about Faculty committees on the Committees page.

Where do I find information about the Faculty Senate?

View the Faculty Senate page for information about this committee, its members, and more.

How do I submit a concern to the Faculty Senate?

Use the Faculty Feedback Form on the Faculty Senate page.

How do I submit a wellness CARE team note about student?

Use the Student Wellbeing Report to submit a concern about a student’s behavior you consider to be concerning, worrisome, or threatening as related to health and wellness. 

How do I submit a student alert for an advisee not currently enrolled in my course?

Submit an alert to studentsuccess@catawba.edu.

How do I submit a student alert for a student currently enrolled in my course?

Use the Faculty Self Service Form to submit an alert for a currently enrolled student.

How do I help students seek academic accommodations?

Students who wish to request accommodations should provide appropriate documentation of the disability to the Office of Academic AccessAbility and complete the accommodations process.

Where do I find information about the Faculty Tenure and Promotion Committee (FTPC)

Learn more on the Faculty Tenure & Promotion Committee (FTPC) page.

Where do I find the guidelines for Faculty Tenure and Promotion processes?

See the Faculty Handbook.

How do I submit a facilities request?

Use the Facilities Work Order form to submit a request.

How do I reserve a room or space for an event or meeting?

Reserve a meeting or event space using the Meeting/Classroom Request form. (View Instructions)

How do I submit a Marketing and Communications (MarComm) Request?

To request publications, electronic communications, stationery, internal or external communications, website updates, photography, or videography, submit a MarComm Request Form or email your request to omc@catawba.edu to automatically create a MarComm Request. Please do not contact staff members directly to request projects. NOTE: If you are new to this process, please read the Guidelines carefully to learn about lead times, project checklists, proofing, and more. 

Where can I find approved Catawba College logos, templates, and letterhead?

Visit the Logos & Resources page to access approved logos, graphic marks, email signatures, PowerPoint templates, letterhead, and more.    

How do I submit a request to the Information Technology (IT) Help Desk?

Submit a IT Support Request to contact the Help Desk.

How do I download the SafeZone App?

The SafeZone App is available for download from Google Play and the App Store.

Where can I find the campus events calendar?

A calendar of events and the Academic Calendar are available on the Arts & Events page.