People
Online Resources for Teaching Fellows
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
http://www.registrar.fas.harvard.edu/fasro/common/calendar.jsp
RESIDENT DEANS OF STUDENTS
http://webapps.fas.harvard.edu/uho/house-directory/index.html
BOK CENTER
http://bokcenter.fas.harvard.edu/
The Bok Center's mission is to enhance the quality of teaching and learning in Harvard College courses.
BUREAU OF STUDY COUNSEL
The Bureau of Study Counsel is a counseling and learning resource center that encourages the development of the "whole person" in the interrelated realms of intellectual, emotional, and social life. Students consult the Bureau regarding a wide variety of academic issues and personal concerns, and the Bureau welcomes conversations with students about the interests, challenges, and dilemmas they encounter in their work and lives.
Referring a Student to the BSC
http://bsc.harvard.edu/refer.html
At some point you will find yourself concerned about a particular student. You may wonder how to respond usefully and where to suggest the student go for further assistance. This hunch is always worth listening to. The information on this page will help you think through such issues as why to refer, who to refer, when to refer, how to talk with the student, and how to follow up on a referral to the Bureau of Study Counsel.
FAS RULES AND POLICIES FOR FACULTY, STUDENTS, AND STAFF
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/home/administration/rules.html
FAS has established rules and policies that govern the research, instructional, and other professional activities of the faculty, as well as policies that apply to non-faculty personnel. Regulations and standards of conduct are also provided for undergraduate and graduate students.
GSAS HANDBOOK
http://www.registrar.fas.harvard.edu/fasro/grad/handbook.jsp?cat=grad&subcat=information
INFORMATION FOR FACULTY OFFERING INSTRUCTION IN ARTS AND SCIENCE
http://webdocs.registrar.fas.harvard.edu/faculty_handbook/current/index.html
Includes information on “responsibilities of instructors” and “addressing student problems”
INSTRUCTIONAL COMPUTING GROUP
http://icg.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do
The Instructional Computing Group (ICG) offers a custom-developed course platform and year-round training and consulting for FAS faculty and teaching staff. Course iSites provides powerful, easy-to-learn tools for administering courses and teaching with the Web. Our training curriculum is designed to serve the diverse needs of those who wish to use computers and the Web in their teaching.
ICG welcomes questions and comments from faculty, teaching staff, and department administrators about any aspect of instructional computing in FAS. We also welcome input, suggestions for collaboration, and general inquiries from colleagues at other institutions.
INSTRUCTIONAL MEDIA SERVICES
Classroom Information
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/%7Eims/Class/classfront.html
TEACHING FELLOWS HANDBOOK
http://www.gsas.harvard.edu/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=196&Itemid=262
The Teaching Fellows Handbook contains useful information for GSAS students who serve as teaching fellows. Each department has its own procedures for appointing teaching fellows.
FOR STUDENTS
BUREAU OF STUDY COUNSEL
The Bureau of Study Counsel is a counseling and learning resource center that encourages the development of the "whole person" in the interrelated realms of intellectual, emotional, and social life. Students consult the Bureau regarding a wide variety of academic issues and personal concerns, and the Bureau welcomes conversations with students about the interests, challenges, and dilemmas they encounter in their work and lives.
CORE PROGRAM
http://my.harvard.edu/icb/icb.do?keyword=core
HARVARD Q GUIDE
http://q.fas.harvard.edu/harvardQ/qguide.jsp
UNIVERSITY HEALTH SERVICES—MENTAL HEALTH INFORMATION
http://huhs.harvard.edu/ClinicalServices/ClinicalServicesMentalHealthInfo.htm
THE WRITING CENTER
http://www.fas.harvard.edu/~wricntr/
The Writing Center is a place for Harvard undergraduates to get help with any aspect of their writing—to work on specific assignments and to improve overall writing skills.
