Faculty Resources

• Welcome to Spring 2026!

  Here are some things you should know before the semester starts!

  Communicating with Students Before the Start of the Semester

  You have multiple options for reaching out to students before the first day. Here are some useful tools and steps you can use:

  • Use the “Course Spreadsheets and Student Web Sites” app in your eWeber portal to email your entire class at once.
  • If you open your course early, note that it requires additional authorization and can impact late registrants. Start dates can be modified, but rosters may not be final until the Sunday before classes begin.

  Student Course Roster

  Final enrollments are completed the weekend before the semester starts, which may cause discrepancies between Banner and Canvas rosters. Don't panic! Students listed in your Faculty Dashboard will appear in Canvas once the semester begins.

  If you open your course early, ensure the start date is correct and your course is published for student access.

  Tutoring

  Weber State University provides free tutoring services both online and on-campus.

  • Students can register at weber.edu/tutoring or contact Learning Support & Tutoring Services.
  • Direct students to eTutoring for online support. Note: Faculty do not have logins for eTutoring.

  These resources are fantastic for students who need a little extra help!

  Important Updates for Spring 2026

  ‌Honorlock Remote Proctoring

  Action Required: Proctorio is officially retired on December 16, 2025. It is no longer available in Canvas.

  • Check your quizzes: Ensure all remote proctoring settings are switched to Honorlock.
  • Remove old content: Delete any "Secure Exam Proctoring" (Proctorio) links from your course navigation and remove legacy instructions from your syllabi or quiz descriptions.
  • Need help? Visit the Canvas + Honorlock Guide or contact the Testing Centers.

  ‌DOJ Digital Accessiblity Deadline: April 2026

  All digital course content must meet new DOJ standards (WCAG 2.1 AA) by April 24, 2026.

  • The Goal: Ensure all Canvas courses, documents, and media are fully accessible to all students.
  • Need Support? We are offering stipends of up to $1,000 to help you update your courses! Check out the Online Course Excellence & Compliance Grant to apply for the Spring 2026 cohort.
  • Learn More: Visit Accessibility at Weber State University for self-service guides and tools.

  ‌Simple Syllabus Tool

  Simple Syllabus integrates into Canvas and fulfills USHE and HB 261 requirements by publishing public-facing syllabi for mandatory courses in a consistent, accessible format. The tool is available in your Canvas navigation.

  • Syllabi "Go Live" Date: Dec. 22, 2025
  • Spring Start Date: Jan 5, 2026
  • Publication Deadline: Jan 3, 2026

  • Watch the recorded training session
  • CETL’s Syllabus Requirements page

  ‌Pre-Semester Course Checkup

  Want a second pair of eyes on your course before the semester begins? Our Instructional Designers offer a Pre-Semester Course Checkup service. They will review your course for alignment, accessibility, usability, and readiness to help you start the semester strong.

  ‌New Feature: Surveys in New Quizzes

  You can now create surveys directly within New Quizzes to collect feedback, gauge understanding, or foster reflection.

  Key Features:

  • Flexibility: Collect anonymous or non-anonymous feedback, with options for graded or ungraded surveys.
  • Reporting: View survey data and breakdowns in the Reports tab.
  • Question Types: Supports Multiple Choice, Multiple Answer, True/False, Fill in the Blank, Essay, and File Upload.

  How to Set It Up:

  1. Create a new quiz and select New Quizzes as the engine.
  2. In the settings, change the Quiz Type drop-down to Survey.
  3. Optional: Check Keep Submission Anonymous to hide student names from graders. (Note: This cannot be turned off once enabled).
  4. Click Build to add your survey questions.

  Canvas Guide: How to Create a Survey using New Quizzes

  ‌ Area Learning Outcomes (ALOs)

  Faculty are reminded to align General Education Area Learning Outcomes with their Canvas rubrics. This ensures students receive clear feedback on how assignments connect to Gen Ed outcomes and supports program-level assessment.

  Helpful Links:

  • Canvas Guide: Aligning Outcomes with Rubrics
  • Weber State General Education Outcomes

  ‌Subscribe to Canvas Updates

  Want quick updates without a full newsletter? Subscribe to our Not-a-Newsletter for Canvas news and tips.

  Best of Luck in Spring 2026!

• End-of-Semester Tips

  As you are wrapping up your semester, here are some tips to finalize your Canvas Course.

  Apply a Zero to missing assignments to calculate your Final Grades.

  How-To: From the Gradebook, locate the Total column
  >> Hover over the column title  
  >> Select the three-dot icon
  >> Choose “Apply Score to Ungraded”
  >> Type ‘0’ for the percentage you want to apply to missing assignments
  >> Apply the Missing status to display the label on student’s grades pages
  >> Click the “Apply Score” button (Note: You can choose to only apply this grade to ungraded assignments that are past due or all ungraded assignments regardless of due date)

  Alternatively, you can apply scores to individual assignment groups instead of the whole course by selecting this option from the assignment group columns. You must repeat the process for each assignment group.

  Check if all assignment grades are posted to students in the Canvas Gradebook.

  The grades of an assignment(s) are still hidden if you see a slashing-eyeball icon  in front of that assignment title. Unposted grades are not included in the student’s final grade.

  To post grades: Hover over the assignment
  >> Select the three-dot icon
  >> Choose “Post grades”
  >> A panel appears on the right-hand side
  >> Select “Graded”
  >> Click “Post”
  >> Repeat the steps for each unposted assignment grade.

  Enable the grading scheme if your course final grades do not show in letter grades (e.g., A, A-, or B+).

  How-To: Go to Settings (last menu on the left-hand course navigation)
  >> Find the “Grading Scheme” label
  >> Check the box “Enable course grading scheme”
  >> Select the “view/set grading scheme” link to check if the default grading scheme matches for your course
  >> To edit the grading scheme, click on the pencil icon in the top right corner
  >> Make the changes
  >> Click on “Save”
  >> Select “Done”
  >> Click “Update Course Details”

  For more Canvas tutorials, visit the Canvas Guides.

  
  Input Final Grades through Canvas

  Use the Input Final Grades menu on the left-hand course navigation to submit your course final grades to the registrar's office. For more information view our guide page.

  Course Grading and End Date Policies

  PPM 4-19 3.2.1: Prior to the close of each semester, final grades shall be entered into the Electronic Grading System by instructors. Grades are to be entered online within three working days following the last scheduled examination of each semester. Upon request, the Office of the Registrar will supply the instructors with a copy of instructions for using the Electronic Grading System.

  A student must qualify for an Incomplete (PPM 4-19 3.5) to be granted extra time to complete coursework without re-registering for the class. Please reach out to the Registrar and WSU Online for more information.

  Live Training

  WSU Online hosts back-to-school workshops live, right before each semester. Visit our Live Canvas Training page for more information. Brush up on your Canvas skills, learn how to put your Canvas tests in the testing centers, and discover new features and products available through Canvas!

• Extending Student Access with an Incomplete

  If a student qualifies for an Incomplete, submit the Incomplete form (provided on the records website) to your department. After assigning a student the Incomplete grade, you can extend the course for the individual student by adding an Incomplete Section to your Canvas course.

  This process needs to be done before the start of the next semester, please reach out to WSU Online Support for additional support outside the normal grading period.

• Purple Folder Mental Health Resources for Faculty/Staff

  At Weber State University, we recognize that students may face various challenges and distress during their academic journey. As faculty or staff, you are in a unique position to notice signs of distress and guide students to the appropriate resources. However, your primary role is not to manage these situations but to connect students with professionals who can help.

  Visit Purple Folder for a comprehensive guide on:

  • Recognizing signs of distress
  • Responding appropriately and setting boundaries
  • Referring students to the right resources
     

  Remember, you play a crucial role in identifying and referring students in need, but you're not expected to manage these situations. The Purple Folder provides the information you need to navigate these situations with care while maintaining your primary responsibilities. If you have any questions, our Counseling Center and other campus resources are available to support you.

• WSU Disability Services Faculty Training

  At Weber State University, we aim to create a welcoming environment for all students, including those with disabilities. As faculty or staff, it's crucial to understand the following:

  Compliance with Policies: Be aware of university policies regarding accommodations for students with disabilities (see PPM 3-34) and anti-discrimination measures (see PPM 3-32).

  Campus Resources:

  • Disability Services: Offers faculty-specific training and answers to questions about accommodations.
  • Stewart Library: Helps with selecting and sharing accessible materials. Contact Jason Francis (jjfrancis@weber.edu) for support.
  • WSU Online: Provides resources for improving Canvas accessibility and document remediation.
     

  Faculty Responsibilities: Include a disability accommodation statement in every course syllabus, meet with students privately, maintain confidentiality, and consult Disability Services before denying accommodation requests.

  Student Rights and Responsibilities: Students have the right to reasonable accommodations but must self-identify and follow university procedures to request them.

  For detailed information and additional resources, visit WSU Disability Services Faculty Training. If you have questions, contact Disability Services for further guidance.

We are here for you:
On-site support is available during regular business hours, send us an email at: 
lmssupport@weber.edu or call 801-626-6188
Instructional Design requests are available via email or Google chat at: 
instructionaldesign@weber.edu