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University

Library Info

Departmental Library Liaisons

Reserves

Reserve FAQs

e-Reserves

Faculty Request Forms

Media Services

Course-related Info

Textbooks

The University Store is located in the Campus Center. (The link goes to the company that runs the bookstore rather than to the store itself, although this should take you to the UMass section.)

You can also order textbooks from several of the book shops in town:

Amherst Books

Food for Thought Books

Course Management Systems

The University, uses a system called SPARK. A help page for faculty is available here. For further help, contact
the Instructional Media Lab at 413-545-2823 or
instruct AT oit.umass.edu

Course Packets

At UMass, there are also several options. The primary on-campus place is the University Print Services, though it may also be the priciest. (They can be reached by phone at 413-577-9500.)

There is also a student print services business in the campus center.

A local shop such as Collective Copies is also an option.

Deadlines for Course Proposals

At the University, the Scheduling Office (part of the Office of the Registrar) works with the scheduling representatives from each department to put together the list of courses that will be offered the following year. They have a calendar up that outlines their process here:Important Dates.

The important thing to know is that UMass works a full year ahead. Course proposals are due in to the scheduling office from the departments at the end of October for courses for the following fall and in March for the following spring. The proofs of the course lists and descriptions are sent back to the departments in December for the following fall and at the end of April for the following spring. Because the proposals are sent back to the departments for proofing, there is a little bit of leeway in terms of time, but be aware that if you’re teaching at UMass the next year, you need to arrange what course you’ll be teaching a bit earlier than at the colleges.

Registrar Info

The administrative system used by UMass is called SPIRE. The help page for instructors is available here.

Course Scheduling

Standard class times at the University

General Academic Info

Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts

Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

College of Natural Sciences

Academic Calendar

IT Info

Office of Informational Technologies (OIT)

There is an OIT Guide for Faculty which covers most OIT services.

You can also call the help desk at 413-545-9400.

Info on Email Forwarding

AV Needs

Here is the main Media Reserves page which has a lot of information in one place.

If you need films, videos or DVDs, the person to contact is
Marcia Burkavage
545-2458
avreserves@library.umass.edu

She suggests that you call if you need something immediately and otherwise email.

If you need equipment, you need to go to AIMS (Academic Instructional Media Services.)

The person to call is Rick Guerdon at 545-5765.

General Campus Info

Campus Directory

Campus Map

Daily Collegian (student newspaper)

Parking

Vehicle Reservation

As far as could be determined, there are no general vehicles available for faculty to use. Individual programs may have vehicles, but, for example, the School of Humanities and Fine Arts does not.

Facilities Reservation

The most expedient way to reserve a room is to talk to the scheduling rep. in your department, who will work directly with the Academic Scheduling Office (part of the Registrar's office). You can also call the Scheduling Office directly at (413) 545-2605. The Scheduling Office is in charge of scheduling all classrooms at all times.

Rooms in the Campus Center can also be reserved, though this may involve a fee. More information is available here.

Athletic Facilities

The University has a faculty club, The University Club with meals available.

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	University Library Info Departmental Library Liaisons Reserves Reserve FAQs e-Reserves Faculty Request Forms Media Services Course-related Info Textbooks The University Store is located in the Campus Center. (The link goes to the company that runs the bookstore rather than to the store itself, although this should take you to the UMass section.) You can also order textbooks from several of the book shops in town: Amherst Books Food for Thought Books Course Management Systems The University, uses a system called SPARK. A help page for faculty is available here. For further help, contact the Instructional Media Lab at 413-545-2823 or instruct AT oit.umass.edu Course Packets At UMass, there are also several options. The primary on-campus place is the University Print Services, though it may also be the priciest. (They can be reached by phone at 413-577-9500.) There is also a student print services business in the campus center. A local shop such as Collective Copies is also an option. Deadlines for Course Proposals At the University, the Scheduling Office (part of the Office of the Registrar) works with the scheduling representatives from each department to put together the list of courses that will be offered the following year. They have a calendar up that outlines their process here:Important Dates. The important thing to know is that UMass works a full year ahead. Course proposals are due in to the scheduling office from the departments at the end of October for courses for the following fall and in March for the following spring. The proofs of the course lists and descriptions are sent back to the departments in December for the following fall and at the end of April for the following spring. Because the proposals are sent back to the departments for proofing, there is a little bit of leeway in terms of time, but be aware that if you’re teaching at UMass the next year, you need to arrange what course you’ll be teaching a bit earlier than at the colleges. Registrar Info The administrative system used by UMass is called SPIRE. The help page for instructors is available here. Course Scheduling Standard class times at the University General Academic Info Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts Dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences College of Natural Sciences Academic Calendar IT Info Office of Informational Technologies (OIT) There is an OIT Guide for Faculty which covers most OIT services. You can also call the help desk at 413-545-9400. Info on Email Forwarding AV Needs Here is the main Media Reserves page which has a lot of information in one place. If you need films, videos or DVDs, the person to contact is Marcia Burkavage 545-2458 avreserves@library.umass.edu She suggests that you call if you need something immediately and otherwise email. If you need equipment, you need to go to AIMS (Academic Instructional Media Services.) The person to call is Rick Guerdon at 545-5765. General Campus Info Campus Directory Campus Map Daily Collegian (student newspaper) Parking Vehicle Reservation As far as could be determined, there are no general vehicles available for faculty to use. Individual programs may have vehicles, but, for example, the School of Humanities and Fine Arts does not. Facilities Reservation The most expedient way to reserve a room is to talk to the scheduling rep. in your department, who will work directly with the Academic Scheduling Office (part of the Registrar's office). You can also call the Scheduling Office directly at (413) 545-2605. The Scheduling Office is in charge of scheduling all classrooms at all times. Rooms in the Campus Center can also be reserved, though this may involve a fee. More information is available here. Athletic Facilities The University has a faculty club, The University Club with meals available.