The start of the semester is a busy time, so we’ve created this Semester Start Checklist to ensure that you have everything you need for the start of your semester!
New to Teaching at Cambrian College?
If this is your first semester teaching, start here:
| Task | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Read the Faculty Handbook | Cambrian College Faculty Handbook (Review the Faculty Onboarding Checklist in the handbook) |
| Attend Departmental Orientation | Arranged by your hiring supervisor |
| Complete Faculty Orientation | Full-time Faculty Orientation or Contract Faculty Orientation |
✅ Semester Startup Tasks
These apply to all faculty, new or returning:
| Task | How to Complete |
|---|---|
| Review the Course Outline | Click the Course Outline icon next to your course code in myCambrian. |
| Prepare Your Syllabus | Review the Syllabus webpage for guidance. Use the Course Syllabus Sample (Template). |
| Access Your Timetable | Sign into myCambrian and locate your CRN Schedule. Review the details to learn more about when your courses run, as well as their delivery methods. |
| Set Up Your Moodle Shell | Review the Moodle webpage for more information and instructional videos. Access Moodle to create course contents from scratch or to copy from a previous semester. Email teaching@cambriancollege.ca to request contents to be copied from a Course Template shell (or from a previous delivery, with permission). |
| Adjust Moodle Settings | Edit assignment and activity due dates and quiz settings as needed. |
| Set Up Zoom Links | Create Zoom Meetings for your classes and post the links in Moodle. (This is required for any courses that are delivered virtually, Flex, or HyFlex.) |
| Complete and Lock eGrades Template | Watch the instructional videos on our eGrades webpage. |
| Review Accommodation Letters | Review the Clockwork webpage for more information. Check Clockwork to read any accommodation letters for students in your course. |
| Obtain a Textbook | Required textbooks are found in the Resources section of the course outline. Ask your department Chair for a copy, if required. |
| Obtain Additional Resources | Ask your department Chair or program coordinator for keys, supplies, or any additional resources that are required for your course. |