Blackboard

The Missouri State Blackboard Help Desk staff will be available to provide assistance during the hours posted below. Requests that come in after hours and during “on call” hours, will be forwarded to an answering service and then handled by the help desk staff the next business day.

Help Desk Contact Information

Phone: (417) 836-6119
Toll-free: (888) 767-8444
FAX: (417) 836-6494
E-mail:  msonlinehd@missouristate.edu
Monday -  Thursday:  8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (On call hours 5:00 - 8:00  p.m.)
Friday: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Saturday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Sunday: 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Additional resources for new faculty can be found on the Blackboard@MSU blog.

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Library Resources

Vast changes in information access have led to unique challenges for both students and teachers. Librarians working with faculty can provide the quality educational support needed to produce the information literate leaders of tomorrow. The library seeks to assist instructors with the development of course-related assignments, customized research assistance, and in-class presentations.  Let us show you how we can increase student understanding of the library research processes from traditional print resource tools to the newest electronic resource tools. Information about our services, and collections can be found at  http://library.missouristate.edu/services/forfaculty.htm

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Office of the Provost

Missouri State University supports effective teaching, research and service for new faculty, through the resources listed here and within the colleges and departments. These resources are designed to provide perspective new faculty opportunities to learn more regarding teaching, research, and service polices and procedures at Missouri State University. The university also recognizes the need to pursue initiatives that are likely to make the professional endeavors of faculty more exciting, rewarding, and effective. For more information, please contact Mary Lynne Golden at (417) 836-5022.

Policies and Procedures

This area provides policy and procedure resources for new faculty. These resources can be found on the Office of the Provost website, under > Resources > Instruction. Information below provides links the following area:

• Student Academic Integrity Policies and Procedures
• Turn It In
• Missouri State Academic Integrity Procedures: Summary for Instructors
• Cell Phone Use in the Classroom Policy
• Course Syllibi/Policy Statements
• Copyright Policy

Additional information is available on Disability Accomodations, Adjunct Faculty, College and Faculty Workload Policies.

Faculty Handbooks and Manuals

This area provides links to Handbooks and Manuals important for new faculty. These resources can be found on the Office of the Provost website, under > Resources > Handbooks and Manuals.  The information below provides links the following area:

• Faculty Handbook
• Department Head Manual
• University Committees Handbook 2008-2009

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