CSU campus faculty resources

Array of campus resources
Individual campuses offer a number of resources for faculty. Take the time to locate, learn about, make a note of contact information for, and introduce yourself to the appropriate personnel when first arriving on campus. It will save time, increase effectiveness, and help begin the process of becoming an integral part of the campus community from the beginning of your time on campus.

Student support
Some resources are available for faculty members to refer students for more help with coursework or personal issues that interrupt learning. Knowing about these services will help faculty support student learning whatever the challenge. Establish relationships with these student services centers to best support your students when they need assistance.

Emergency response support
In spite of a desire to avoid emergencies on campus, faculty need to be ready to respond in case an incident occurs. It is critical to determine what supports are before an incident, since once the emergency is underway time is often of the essence. All campuses have a campus police service, there are procedures for evacuating buildings, campus lockdown, and response to injury or illness. Learn about the procedures and be certain you know what to do in case of a variety of emergencies in order to save lives and keep students and colleagues safe.

Faculty training
Campuses offer a wide array of training for faculty members in areas such as teaching with technology, grant writing, computer applications, leadership opportunities, locating information, preparing the retention / tenure / promotion file, and activities in particular areas of study. Many CSU campuses have a faculty development center which acts as a clearinghouse for such opportunities. University extension, university development / foundation, human resources, and instructional technology divisions are other sources of potential trainings, and there are more to be found. Make time to take advantage of these opportunities. They are valuable ways to network with colleagues across campus, learn new skills, and foster future collaborations.

Faculty Development Centers

CSU Faculty Development Council
California State University system
The Faculty Development Council (FDC) of the California State University (CSU) fosters faculty development and the scholarship of teaching and learning throughout the CSU system. The FDC serves as a forum for faculty developers from all 23 CSU campuses.

Community Engagement Centers

Community Engagement Centers
California State University system
This webpage provides a link to the community engagement directors, community partnership coordinators, and community service directors for each of the campuses that have a center. It also lists the National Service contacts who coordinate the AmeriCorps campus-based programs.

Example Community Engagement Centers

Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE)
California State University Chico

The Service Learning Institute (SLI)
California State University Monterey Bay

Center for Community Engagement and Service-Learning
California State University Fresno

Instructional Technology Centers

Instructional Technology Centers
California State University system
This site offers links to the IT services at each CSU campus, as well as outlining the systemwide initiatives.

Media and Academic Technology Centers
California State University system
There are a number of media available to faculty to support their teaching and their students’ learning. Take advantage of the resources as well as the training in how to use this equipment.

Example Learning and Writing Centers

University Learning Center
California State University Fullerton

University Writing Center
California State University Los Angeles

Example Student Health Centers

Student Health Services
Sacramento State University

Student Health Services
San Diego State University

Example Disability Services Centers

Disabled Student Services
California State University Long Beach

Office of Disabled Student Services
California State University Fullerton

Example Student Advising Centers

Advising Hub
San Jose State University

Office of Advising Services
California State University Fresno