{"id":4,"date":"2026-03-04T11:51:29","date_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:51:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/?page_id=4"},"modified":"2026-03-18T10:33:54","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T14:33:54","slug":"information-for-faculty","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/information-for-faculty\/","title":{"rendered":"Information for Faculty"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"421\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/new-faculty-1024x421-1.avif\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/new-faculty-1024x421-1.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/new-faculty-1024x421-1-300x123.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/new-faculty-1024x421-1-768x316.avif 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"is-style-intro has-large-font-size\">Welcome to the Clark University community<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This site offers basic information that will be helpful for new faculty members as you begin your careers at Clark. While not meant to be comprehensive, the following items provide some guidance about dates, policies, and resources at Clark. Please feel free to contact <a href=\"mailto:amylee@clarku.edu\">Amy Lee<\/a> in the Provost\u2019s Office 1-508-793-7766 if you have questions or concerns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Information to Help You Get Started<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/about\/our-campus-location\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/about\/our-campus-location\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Directions<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/clarku.university-tour.com\/?pk_campaign=ADMISSIONS_Clark%20U_Virtual%20Tour_Fall2020&amp;pk_medium=Admissions%20Pages\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Virtual tour of campus<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/map\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/map\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Campus map<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/university-police\/campus-parking-permits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parking<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worcestermass.org\/arts-culture-entertainment\/arts-culture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Worcester arts and culture<\/a><br><a href=\"#childcare\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#childcare\">Child care possibilities<\/a><br><a href=\"#onecard\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#onecard\">The Clark OneCard (your Clark ID)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/advising\/#faculty-advising\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/advising\/#faculty-advising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty Guide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Faculty Benefits<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\">Retirement Annuities Plan<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\">Tax-Sheltered Retirement Benefits<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/payroll\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Social Security Taxes<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Health Insurance<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dental Insurance<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/human-resources\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Disability Insurance<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Life Insurance<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/purchasing\/travel-policy\/\">Travel Policy<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/risk-management\/\">Workers Compensation<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\">Tuition Benefits<\/a>&nbsp;and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\">Tuition Exchange Program<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Parental Leaves<\/a><br>Sabbatical Leaves can be found on the Faculty Governance Website in&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/canvas.clarku.edu\/\">Canvas<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Employee Assistance Plan<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/sponsored-programs-and-research\/funding-opportunities\/faculty-development-fund\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/sponsored-programs-and-research\/funding-opportunities\/faculty-development-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty Development Fund<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\">Phased Retirement<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/total-rewards\/benefits\/\">Family Medical Leave<\/a><br><a href=\"#moving\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#moving\">Moving Expenses<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Support Once You\u2019ve Arrived<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#funds\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#funds\">Startup funds<\/a><br><a href=\"#technology\" type=\"internal\" id=\"#technology\">Technology support<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/sponsored-programs-and-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/TEMPLATE-Post-Doc-Mentoring-Plan-1.docx\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/sponsored-programs-and-research\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/116\/TEMPLATE-Post-Doc-Mentoring-Plan-1.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Office of Sponsored Programs and Research (OSPR)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/cetal\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/cetal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academic-advising-center\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academic-advising-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Everything you want to know about advising<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.clarkathletics.com\/landing\/index\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Athletic facilities and sports information<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academic-advising-center\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academic-advising-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic integrity (i.e., what to do if you suspect a student is cheating)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/purchasing\/employee-discounts\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/purchasing\/employee-discounts\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Discounts and special services (movie tickets, Worcester Art Museum, et. al.) and discounts on purchasing (including via the Consortium Purchasing Group)<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/bookstore.clarku.edu\/?_gl=1*s0nvg7*_gcl_au*NjQwMzQxMTc5LjE3Njc5NzYwNTQ.\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/bookstore.clarku.edu\/?_gl=1*s0nvg7*_gcl_au*NjQwMzQxMTc5LjE3Njc5NzYwNTQ.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Ordering textbooks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Key Dates<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/registrar\/academic-calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic calendar<\/a><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Important Information for All Faculty<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.clarku.edu\/faculty\/facultygovernance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty Handbook<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Log in to Faculty Governance for the updated version of the Faculty Handbook<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/documents\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/sites.clarku.edu\/human-resources\/documents\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty benefits (separate from the Handbook)<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>For the most updated information, please contact Human Resources, x7397<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/purchasing\/travel-policy\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/purchasing\/travel-policy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty travel forms and guidelines<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/advising\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academics\/undergraduate-curriculum\/advising\/\">Faculty advising<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/registrar\/academic-calendars\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic catalog<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/registrar\/courses-and-schedules\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Courses offered during academic year<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academic-affairs\/clarkefolio\/\">Teaching evaluation process<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/email-list-server\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/email-list-server\/\">Email distribution lists<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><em>Forannouncing guest speakers, etc.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/news\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClarkNow: the Clark news hub<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Other Useful Intra-Clark Links<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/success\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Dean of Students Office<\/a><br>NOTE the following important message to all faculty from the Dean of Students:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>STUDENTS IN DIFFICULTY:<\/strong>&nbsp;As a recognized practice, Clark follows the policy that all concerns about students in difficulty should be channeled through a single location, and for us that is the Dean of Students Office. If you have concerns about a student \u2014 whether you have observed specific behaviors, such as a student missing classes, not handing in work, or behaving erratically \u2014 or if you have more diffuse concerns, please contact the Dean of Students Office (x7423). Staff will evaluate all reports and refer them appropriately.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www2.clarku.edu\/facultygovernance\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Faculty governance<\/a>&nbsp;(password-protected)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/programs\/41-accelerated-masters-degree\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Accelerated degree programs&nbsp;<\/a>(B.A.\/fifth-year master\u2019s)<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/registrar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Registrar<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Student Support Services<\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/academic-advising-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/writing-center\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/writing-center\/\">Writing Center<\/a><br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/counseling\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/counseling\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Counseling Services<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/success\">Student Success<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Weekly Class Schedule<\/summary>\n<p><em>Day of Week Key: &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/em>M = Monday, T = Tuesday, W = Wednesday, R = Thursday and F = Friday<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><td>Daytime Classes<\/td><td>Seminars<\/td><td>Evening<\/td><td>Common Times(no classes)<\/td><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>M-W-F&nbsp; 8-8:50 a.m.9-9:50 a.m.10-10:50 a.m.11-11:50 a.m.12-12:50 p.m.<\/td><td>M&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:50-5:50 p.m.<\/td><td>M&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6-9 p.m.<\/td><td>W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:15-4:15 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M-W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12-1:15 p.m.4:15-5:30 p.m.<\/td><td>T&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:50-5:50 p.m.<\/td><td>T&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6-9 p.m.<\/td><td>R&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 11:40-1:25 p.m.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>M-R&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 1:25-2:40 p.m.<\/td><td>W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9-11:50 a.m.<\/td><td>W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6-9 p.m.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T-R&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9-10:15 a.m.10:25-11:40 a.m.4:15-5:30 p.m.5:40-6:55 p.m.<\/td><td>R&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2:50-5:50 p.m.<\/td><td>R&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 6-9 p.m.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>T-F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 12-1:15 p.m.1:25-2:40 p.m.2:50-4:05 p.m.<\/td><td>F&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 9-11:50 a.m.1:25-4:25 p.m.<\/td><td>M-W&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7-8:15 p.m.T-R&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 7-8:15 p.m.<\/td><td><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details childcare is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Childcare Possibilities<\/summary>\n<p>Many new faculty arrive in Worcester with small children, and questions about child care often come up. Current faculty have offered childcare recommendations in the local area. These are suggestions only, and are not meant as a comprehensive list or as endorsements.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.worcesterjcc.org\/\/index.php?submenu=Preschool&amp;src=gendocs&amp;ref=PreSchool&amp;category=EarlyChildhood\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Worcester Jewish Community Center (JCC)<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.firstfriendschildcare.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">First Friends<\/a>&nbsp;(in Worcester)<br>Skribbles (in Northborough, where Shrewsbury, Northborough, and Westborough meet)<br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.shrewsburymontessori.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shrewsbury Montessori School<\/a><br><a href=\"http:\/\/www.guildofstagnes.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Guild of St. Agnes<\/a>&nbsp;(Worcester and other locations)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"onecard\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The Clark OneCard<\/summary>\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/onecard-office\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/information-technology-services\/onecard-office\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clark OneCard<\/a>&nbsp;is your multipurpose Clark ID card. You will need it to access Goddard Library, the Kneller Athletic Center, and other facilities and services on campus. You will need to have a photo taken to initiate the process; email the&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:idcard@clarku.edu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">OneCard office<\/a>&nbsp;or call x7109 to set up a time. The office schedules regular hours for taking student ID photos, and you may drop in during these times \u2014 but you risk waiting in line.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"moving\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Moving Expenses<\/summary>\n<p>If moving expenses are awarded, the maximum amount is specified in your contract letter. These are handled as reimbursements as we don\u2019t normally pay moving companies directly. Reimbursements are processed as quickly as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) suspended the exclusion from income for moving expenses reimbursed or paid by an employer for employees starting in 2018, making these amounts taxable. Reimbursements and payments for moving expenses are now included in the employee\u2019s gross income and therefore Clark is responsible to withhold taxes. There is no longer a differentiation between qualified and non-qualified moving expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To request reimbursement, fill out the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/sites.clarku.edu\/business-docs\/download\/moving-expense-reimbursement-request\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Moving Expense Reimbursement Request<\/a>. The form also includes a breakdown of eligible expenses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have not yet gone through the I9 process with Human Resources, then you will also need to complete and submit a&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/fw4.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">W4 form.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please send the completed form and expense receipts by email to&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:amylee@clarku.edu\">amylee@clarku.edu<\/a>. Be sure to include receipts and not invoices. We need to know that you paid for something before we can reimburse you.&nbsp;If you have questions, please feel free to contact&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:amylee@clarku.edu\">Amy Lee<\/a>&nbsp;at any time.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"funds\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Startup funds<\/summary>\n<p>Some faculty, especially those in the sciences, are awarded startup funds, as designated in their appointment letter. They can be accessed directly, or through your department administrator, who will be notified of the specific account numbers and can help you with processing payments or reimbursements. In the unlikely event of non-reappointment, continued use of unexpended start-up funds must be cleared by the provost.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details id=\"technology\" class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Technology Support<\/summary>\n<p>Information Technology Services (ITS),&nbsp;is a team of over 40 people here to support teaching, learning, research and the operations of the university. We have experts in academic technology, classroom design, research and information security, software licensing and so much more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But with so many people in IT, how do you know who to contact when you need help? Easy! The Help Desk should be your first point of contact for almost all technology questions. Staffed extensively throughout the week, evenings and the weekend, our consultants will evaluate your question and ensure it get addressed by the correct staff member as quickly as possible. This means that you don\u2019t need to worry about who is the right person to contact, about staffing changes, or who is on vacation!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Call (508-793-7745), email (<a href=\"mailto:helpdesk@clarku.edu\">helpdesk@clarku.edu<\/a>) or visit the Help Desk in the Academic Commons for all your ITS questions!<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Faculty Assembly Meetings<\/summary>\n<p>Faculty assembly meetings are held monthly on Wednesday afternoons at 2 p.m. Faculty assembly and other important dates for 2022-23 are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>FALL SEMESTER 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>9\/7 New Faculty Orientation 2-4<br>9\/14 Faculty Steering 2-4; Academic Unit Heads\u2019 Meeting 2-3<br>9\/21 Recommended for respective department meetings; Thursdays 11:45-1:00 are also available<br>9\/28 Faculty Assembly 2-4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>10\/5 Faculty Steering 2-4; New Faculty Orientation 2-4<br>10\/12 Academic Unit Heads\u2019 Meeting 2-3<br>10\/19 Faculty Assembly 2-4<br>10\/21 Fall ClarkFest<br>10\/21-22 Board of Trustees Meeting<br>10\/26 Recommended for respective department meetings; Thursdays 11:45-1:00 are also available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>11\/2 Faculty Steering 2-4; New Faculty Orientation 2-4<br>11\/4 Equity in Action Conference<br>11\/9 Academic Unit Heads\u2019 Meeting 2-3<br>11\/16 Faculty Assembly 2-4<br>11\/23 Day before Thanksgiving<br>11\/30 Recommended for respective department meetings; Thursdays 11:45-1:00 are also available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>12\/7 Faculty Steering 2-4 (if needed); New Faculty Orientation 2-4<br>12\/14 Faculty Assembly 2-4 (if needed)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>SPRING SEMESTER 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1\/18 Faculty Steering; New Faculty Orientation 2-4<br>1\/25 Faculty Assembly 2-4<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2\/1 Faculty Steering 2-4<br>2\/3-4 Board of Trustees Meeting<br>2\/8 Academic Unit Heads\u2019 Meeting 2-3<br>2\/15 Faculty Assembly 2-4<br>2\/22 Recommended for respective department meetings; Thursdays 11:45-1:00 are also available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>3\/1 Faculty Steering 2-4<br>3\/8 Spring Break Week<br>3\/15 Academic Unit Heads\u2019 Meeting 2-3<br>3\/22 Faculty Assembly 2-4<br>3\/29 Recommended for respective department meetings; Thursdays 11:45-1:00 are also available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>4\/5 Faculty Steering 2-4; New Faculty Orientation 2-3<br>4\/12 Academic Unit Heads\u2019 Meeting 2-3<br>4\/19 Faculty Assembly 2-4<br>4\/26 Spring ClarkFest; Thursdays 11:45-1:00 are also available<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>5\/2 CETL Faculty Professional Development Day<br>5\/3 Final Academic Unit Heads\u2019 Meeting 2-3; New Faculty final check-in\/social 4:30<br>5\/5-5\/6 Board of Trustees Meeting<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Email announcements and agendas are distributed to faculty in advance of each faculty assembly meeting. Please be sure to attend.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Faculty Advising<\/summary>\n<p>Faculty in their first year at Clark typically do not take on formal advising duties. However, after the first year, all regular faculty are expected to advise undergraduate students (and graduate students, where appropriate). Faculty who teach a First-Year Intensive (FYI) course typically serve as pre-major advisers to the students enrolled in that class. An online adviser\u2019s handbook, The 3 Rs, may be accessed at the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/offices\/academic-advising-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Academic Advising website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Teaching Evaluation Process<\/summary>\n<p>The teaching evaluation process used paper evaluations up until 2017 but is now completed in an online format. You can find more information on the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/academic-affairs\/course-evaluations\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">eUWTE website<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Email Distribution Lists<\/summary>\n<p>There are two email distribution lists to which faculty can post; neither of which are moderated in any way. Individual faculty can opt out of these lists if they choose. There are&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/listserv-guidelines-FA-March-3-finDWBedits4May21.docx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">listserve guidelines and best practices<\/a>&nbsp;that faculty must follow. The lists used more often are as follows:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>1)&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:faculty-announcements@lists.clarku.edu\">faculty-announcements@lists.clarku.edu<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 This list comprises all full-time faculty, and, because we\u2019re trying to be inclusive here, a smattering of other folks within the Clark community who\u2019ve asked to join. This list is meant for announcements of any kind, e.g. upcoming lectures or concerts, apartments for rent, etc. Faculty can opt-out of this list, but very few have. When you hit REPLY to an email from this list, your email goes to the sender only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Alternatively, or in conjunction with the announcements listserv, you may post an announcement to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/you.clarku.edu\/cp\/home\/displaylogin\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ClarkYOU<\/a>, the University\u2019s internal communication portal that is accessed by the Clark community only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>2)&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:faculty-discussion@lists.clarku.edu\">faculty-general@lists.clarku.edu<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 Although the address is \u201cfaculty-general,\u201d messages sent to this listserv show up in your mailbox as \u201cFaculty Discussion.\u201d As the name suggests, this listserv is meant for discussion among faculty, on whatever topics interest you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to the above, there are listservs to which only the administration can post, and from which faculty cannot opt-out. The one you will notice is faculty-tenure track, which we reserve for important university business only. If you hit REPLY to one of those messages it will be sent only to me (Amy), because I\u2019m the list moderator. In other words, if the Provost or President sends out to this list and you want to write back to the sender, you\u2019ll need to type in that person\u2019s email address directly.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>The Writing Center<\/summary>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/writing-center\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Writing Center<\/a>&nbsp;offers free one-to-one writing assistance to all members of the Clark University community. Writing consultants will work with student writers on any piece of writing \u2014 short papers, research papers, lab reports, presentations, senior honors theses, graduate school applications, or resumes. Students may bring writing at any stage of the writing process, whether they are brainstorming, outlining, revising, or editing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"mailto:jplante@clarku.edu\">Jennifer Plante<\/a>, Director of the Writing Center and Writing Program, consults with faculty across the disciplines. If you would like to talk about your students\u2019 writing, your writing assignments (formal or informal, in-class or take-home), or your responses to student writing, or if you would like to know more about how you can encourage your students to work with the Clark Writing Center, please contact Jen by email or at 508-793-7469.<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<aside class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-light promo\" style=\"min-height:50vh;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background wp-image-109 size-large\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/Economics_and_the_World_Economy_2025-7-1024x683.avif\" style=\"object-position:67% 24%\" data-object-fit=\"cover\" data-object-position=\"67% 24%\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.clarku.edu\/provost\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/125\/Economics_and_the_World_Economy_2025-7-1024x683.avif 1024w, 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