Teaching Policies
- Academic Calendar
- AI-Related Guidance
- Villanova University updated code on academic integrity, August 16, 2023
- Guidance for Villanova University Faculty on A.I. Text Generators
- Guidelines for Villanova University Students Regarding Responsible Academic Use of A.I.-Generated Material
- FAQ and Answers for Students Accused of an Academic Integrity Violation
- First Year Student Class Attendance Policy (NB: Villanova has a specific first year student attendance policy for faculty and students to adhere to.)
- Midterm Grade Requirement Policy (NB: All courses that contain a significant number of freshmen must include a meaningful midterm grade.)
- Faculty Help Sheet: Office of the Registrar (pdf)
- Faculty Resources (link to Office of the Provost with policy documents, publications and reports)
- The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
- New Faculty Manual
- Full-Time Faculty Handbook (pdf)
- Policies & Procedures - Office of the Registrar
- Resources, Policies, and Procedures: Sexual Assault, Sexual Harassment and Sexual Misconduct
Teaching Support
- Blackboard Learn: Villanova's Learning Management System (LMS)
- Blackboard University Technology Services Support Requests (submitting a UNIT ticket)
- Faculty Support - Office of the Provost
- Falvey Memorial Library
- Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
- University Technology Services (UTS) Help Desk: General technology support, e.g. setting up email and password, computer issues, etc.
- University Technology Services Training Workshops
- Getting Started with Blackboard
- UTS Academic and Instructional Technologies: Supports the use of technology in teaching and learning such as Blackboard, multimedia, etc.
- Villanova Institute for Teaching and Learning (VITAL)
- MyNova
- Classroom Lecture Capture (CLC): If you are requesting that your course(s) be recorded in a CLC capable classroom, you may consider informing students. Sample ULC syllabus statement.
- BYOD Classroom: Villanova University is a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) campus. All faculty are required to provide their own laptop/device power supply and A/V adapter to connect to campus A/V systems.
- DUO: The University requires multifactor authentication to access all web-based Villanova resources when community members are not on campus, including campus systems, email, and Office 365. If you are connected to Villanova’s network while on-campus, no multifactor authentication will be needed. Visit the Office of Information Security’s DUO page for more information about DUO and multifactor authentication as well as an inclusive list of all affected applications.
- Nova Alert: NOVA Alert delivers important emergency alerts, notifications, and updates to any mobile device or email you choose to register. When an incident or emergency occurs, authorized senders will notify you.
Academic Support for Students
- Academic Support for Athletics
- Career Center
- Center for Access, Success and Achievement
- Honors Program
- Learning Support Services
- The Math Center
- Office Education Abroad
- Office of Veterans and Military Service Members
- Tutoring Services
- Villanova Writing
Personal Support and Wellness for Students
- Health Promotion
- The Office of Belonging and Inclusion (OBI)
- Student Health Center
- EthicsPoint Hotline: Villanova offers an anonymous way for faculty, staff and students to raise compliance-related questions or concerns via EthicsPoint, a confidential compliance and ethics hotline, that is available 24/7 online and toll-free at 855-236-1443. You may submit concerns regarding a workplace situation, sexual harassment, safety issue, ADA accessibility or potential violation of law or policy.
- University Counseling Center