Syllabus Template: The syllabus template below is accessible. Please ensure that accessibility is maintained while editing the document. If you choose not to use the template and instead follow the guidelines to create your own syllabus, please ensure that the document meets accessibility standards. For assistance with accessibility and access to resources, refer to the Accessibility Guidebook.
Faculty Tools in My Account: Faculty Tools in My Account provides a platform with quick links to course logistic tools such as: Active Classes, Advisee Listing, Class Roster, Faculty Detailed Scheduled, Final Grades and more.
Virtual and Computer Labs: IT provides a List of Computer Labs. Azure Lab Services is a virtual lab solution integrated with Canvas LMS that allows students and faculty to use lab software required for specific courses. You can complete a request for and learn more on this Azure Labs Services page.
MATLAB: MATLAB is a programming language and development platform used by scientists and engineers for technical computing, research and analysis. Our campus-wide license equips faculty and students with the industry-standard tools that they need to perform in their technical fields. You will need a Mathworks account to use MATLAB. For instructions on how to create your account and how to download and install MATLAB, read our MATLAB Knowledge Base.
Faculty Services
Library
The library is a valuable resource for Biola faculty. Below are a few highlighted resources and services. For a comprehensive list, see Services for Faculty.
Institutional Repository:Digital Commons @ Biola expands the worldwide impact of faculty research by optimizing search engine discovery, providing usage statistics, and enabling easy, legal downloads of copyrighted materials. Functioning as an online archive of scholarship and creative works, the Digital Commons organizes content by collections, disciplines and authors. You can publish open textbooks in the Digital Commons, whether you adapt an existing open textbook or develop an entirely new one.
Instruction and Literacy: Library faculty partner with instructional faculty to promote information literacy skills and teach techniques that will enable students to develop a systematic method of research that can be applied to any discipline or assignment. See Library Instruction to learn more about this program and to request a library instruction session for your class.
Course Reserves: Place books and media items on reserve for students to use for a class two hours at a time, or overnight, by submitting a request.
Information Technology
Biola’s IT department provides immediate assistance, appointments and services. Contact information and appointments can be found on the IT webpage. A full list of services can be found in the IT Service Catalog, which are categorized on the Service Catalog page.
Biola Store
The Biola Campus Store is the centralized campus store for Biola’s community. The store houses Mail Services and the Print Shop. Faculty and staff are entitled to receive a 10% discount in the store (excluding textbooks). Be sure to follow your department’s approval process prior to placing any department orders.
Print Shop: Biola has a Print Shop on campus that offers a wide range of services. They welcome personal, non-Biola related jobs in addition to your course-related duplicating needs. You can find their list of services, contact information and order forms on the Print Shop webpage.
Course Materials: For assistance with coursepacks, selecting textbooks or questions regarding copyright laws, you can contact the Biola Store Manager at melissa.c.castellano@biola.edu.
