Course Management
- Academic Calendars
- Academic Grades
- Canvas Course Request and Support
- Classroom Response Systems (Clickers)
- Current Roster (including photo roster) and Wait List
- Definition of a "Unit"
- Early Course Feedback
- Room Reservations for Extra Class or Exam Time
- Schedule of Classes
- Support for International Faculty and Students
- Support for Faculty
- Support for Graduate Student TAs
- Textbook Orders
- Undergraduate Course Catalogue
- University End-of-Course Evaluations
Definition of a "Unit"
Carnegie Mellon has adopted the method of assigning a number of “units” for each course to represent the quantity of work required of students. For the average student, one unit represents one work-hour of time per week throughout the semester. The number of units in each course is fixed by the faculty member in consultation with the college offering the course. Three units are the equivalent of one traditional semester credit hour.
Hence, a 9 unit semester-long course should require 9 hours of student engagement, on average, including class time; if the instructor requires 3 hours of lecture and 1 hour of recitation, they can expect students to spend 5 hours outside of class engaging in class work. For mini courses that run for only seven weeks, the conversion from units to number of hours per week during the mini involves multiplying by 2. For example, a 6 unit mini course should on average involve 12 hours of student engagement; if the instructor requires 3 hours of lecture and 3 hours of lab, they can expect the students to spend 6 hours outside of class.
Technology for Teaching
- Canvas Course Login and Help
- Clickers
- Gradescope
- Interested in exploring a technology for teaching?
- Namecoach
- Plagiarism detection software
- Technology in classrooms - MediaTech
- Problems with the Technology in Your Classroom? Call 412-268-8855
Student Support
- Associate Deans of the Colleges
- Career Services
- Center for Student Diversity & Inclusion
- Counseling and Psychological Services
- Disability Services for Students
- Fellowships and Scholarships
- Graduate Education Support
- Graduate Student Support for Teaching
- Office of International Education
- Student Academic Success Center
- Student Affairs Division
- Student Handbook
- Undergraduate Research Office
- University Health Services
Campus Units Providing Relevant Support
University Policies and Procedures Relevant to Teaching
University Policies Relevant to Teaching
- Academic Integrity
- Evaluation and Certification of English Fluency for Instructors
- Examinations
- Fair Use
- Freedom of Expression
- Grading Policies
- Protection of Children in CMU Programs, Activities and Facilities
- Retention of Student Work
- Sexual Assault/Harassment
- Student Privacy Rights
Practices & Procedures Relevant to Teaching
- Add, Drop, Withdrawal Dates
- Faculty Handbook
- Undergraduate Catalog
- The WORD
- Suggested Syllabus Language for Course Policies, Expectations, and Support
Other University Policies
- Alcohol & Drug Policies
- Code of Business Ethics & Conduct
- Conflict of Interest/Commitment
- Deadly Weapons
- Disorderly Conduct
- Human Subjects in Research
- Intellectual Property
- Leaves
- Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure