From: RIT 365 Facilitators Date: September 7, 2023 Subject: PULSE #2: Much To Do
Hello RIT 365 Facilitators,
We hope you enjoyed the long weekend and some relaxation away from the busy start of the school year!
In this issue:
Timely To-Dos
Starfish Roster Verification
Bi-Weekly Meetings
Coaching
Course Schedules
Classroom Policies
Religious Accommodations
On-Demand Training
FROM YOUR SEMESTER TO DO LIST
This list was shared in your training folder, and it’s reshared here as reminders. Be sure to check out this list for things to do to keep you on track.
ACTION REQUIRED: STARFISH ROSTER VERIFICATION REPORT As you know, RIT 365 Facilitators have a crucial role in identifying “no show” students for the University. The Starfish surveys must be completed no later than 24 hours after your 2nd class. You should have received an email from Starfish with instructions for completing the surveys. If you have not received the Starfish email, reach out to Deborah for assistance.
Our Bi-Weekly Facilitator meetings start next week. Please double check here for your group and location assignment. We hope you’ll come to value each meeting as a time to share ideas and challenges with other facilitators in a space much like the one you’re creating for students.
COACHING
Before we get much further in the semester, Co-Facilitators should begin scheduling one-on-one coaching meetings with students. We’ve discovered that meeting with students on the earlier end, has a more positive impact on their experience and aids us in helping with needs as soon as possible.
As a reminder: All students must meet with each Facilitator once, for a total of two coaching sessions. Some Co-Facilitators prefer to divide the class in half, with Facilitators each meeting with their “half” prior to October break. Then switch to the other half after the break. Find what works best for you. This is perfect to discuss together during your weekly Co meeting time.
Links for coaching surveys will be uploaded to the “Facilitators Only” section of myCourses on 9/15. Until then, please take your own notes for each meeting using the questions on pages 43-44 of the Facilitator Reference Guide.
COURSE SCHEDULES & SYLLABI
All classes now have their full schedule posted as a link on myCourses, in the top right widget.
Room reservations for the first round of “Dos” are in the works, and are being added to your class schedules as they are confirmed.
A link to the PDR Experience Guides for each section is available in the “Facilitator’s Only” content portion of myCourses. Use these guides when preparing for PLAN and REFLECT classes.
To track attendance, mark students as present or absent using the Gradebook in myCourses.
Under no circumstances should class be canceled. If you have a planned absence please reach out to us for support.
Have questions about anything myCourses or schedule related? Contact Wendy directly at
wsgrla@rit.edu.
CLASSROOM POLICIES
Teaching in the HAC: For those teaching in the HAC, the building staff has sent some
guidelines. Most importantly, if you move chairs/tables to create a circle, be sure to reset
the room when you are done. Some students are always willing to help with this.
Other policies include:
A valid RIT ID is required for building access
If the room is locked, please see the recreation attendant at the Student Life Centerentrance for access.
The divider wall is locked into position. Do not attempt to move it.
Use dry erase markers ONLY on the dry boards.
For A/V equipment issues, contact Classroom Support at 585-475-2551 and notify the SLC Main Office for follow-up if necessary.
RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATIONS
Religious Accommodations: The Center for Spirituality and Religious Life has published the
list of religious holidays for the 2023-2024 academic year. In general, students may be excused
from class to observe religious holidays but are still responsible for maintaining the work and
expectations of the course. RIT 365 Facilitators are expected to work with students to
accommodate their needs and help them maintain their progress in the course.
The full list of holidays and RIT attendance policies can be found on the SRL website.
ON-DEMAND TRAINING If you have not already done so, please complete your required On-Demand Training requirements. Here is a link for the On-Demand Module This module should be completed no later than 9/29. For Training Specifics visit the Training Flowchart
For questions that can not be answered by visiting the Facilitator Resources website, feel free to contact one of us as follows.
PRIMARY POINTS OF CONTACT
ÔùÅ Faculty/Staff general questions: Deborah (ddlyop@rit.edu)
ÔùÅ Peers general questions: Robyn (rmrldc@rit.edu)
