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“Breathing for relaxation” can calm stress, anxiety

This message to all students has been approved by Dr. Sally McRorie, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. For students who may be experiencing stress because of disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the FSU Student Resilience Project shares the “breathing for relaxation” technique. Researchers have identified this breathing technique as a holistic […]

Ransomware attacks are on the rise – do you know the signs?

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Jane Livingston, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer. With an increased number of FSU employees working remotely, cybercrime is on the rise, especially ransomware strains. What you can do Ensure you are using up-to-date antivirus software. Work with your department’s IT professional to […]

Zoom security and etiquette tips for students

This message to all students has been approved by Jane Livingston, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Zoom has been instrumental in recent weeks as everything from art classes to student government meetings move online. However, as with any popular technology, some people have found ways to exploit the tool by rudely interrupting lectures, […]

Online tutoring available from ACE

This message to all faculty, staff and students has been approved by Dr. Karen Laughlin, Dean of Undergraduate Studies.  Students who need help preparing for their classes and exams can utilize ACE services, using Campus Connect and Zoom. Services available include: Appointment-based, one-on-one tutoring for math, chemistry, biology, physics, psychology, accounting, computer science, and foreign […]

Important considerations for summer course design

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Dr. Sally McRorie, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dear Colleagues, I could not be prouder of how well and how quickly our faculty transitioned to remote teaching. I congratulate you for rising to the challenge! As we continue to respond to […]

Tips to secure your Zoom meetings

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Jane Livingston, Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer. Zoom has been an instrumental tool in recent weeks as meetings and classes around the world move online. However, as with any popular technology, people with malicious intent have found ways to exploit the tool, […]

Call issued for faculty interested in serving on committees

This message to all general faculty has been approved by Janet Kistner, Vice President for Faculty Development and Advancement. The Faculty Senate has numerous committees that allow faculty to engage in university governance. We are searching for people willing to serve FSU through one of these committees. Membership is open to all faculty. The Faculty […]

Grading and feedback in Canvas

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Robert Fuselier, Director of the Office of Distance Learning. Want to give your students feedback on their work? It’s easy to leave feedback and grade assignments with Canvas’s SpeedGrader. Learn more from this SpeedGrader overview video and support resources. To learn more about grading in […]

From CAT: Reverse office hours, reasonable workloads, and remote services

This message to all faculty, deans, directors, and department heads has been approved by Dr. Sally McRorie, Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Although we’re physically separated during this global pandemic, we and our students share a common experience: trying to cope with the new reality and somehow get our work done, too. Checking in […]

Research continuity update for April 7, 2020

This message to all faculty and staff has been approved by Dr. Gary K. Ostrander, Vice President for Research. The Office of Research will have a second All-Campus Zoom Meeting on Research Activity on Tuesday, April 7, at 1:30 p.m. As we did last time, the meeting will begin with brief updates from VP Ostrander […]