News

Mar

2022

Webex and BigBlueButton Access Ending Soon

Access to Webex and BigBlueButton within Canvas will end at the end of the spring term. Microsoft Teams and Zoom will serve as Baylor's videoconferencing solutions moving forward.

Dec

2021

Presidential Perspective: Baylor Achieves R1 Status

I am overjoyed to share with you some wonderful news we learned this morning. We have received notification from the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education that Baylor University has achieved Research 1 status, joining the nation’s top research institutions as a doctoral university with very high research activity and as a preeminent Christian research university.

May

2021

Baylor Libraries OneSearch Offline and Libraries Closed Memorial Day Weekend

The Baylor Libraries' OneSearch online catalog will be offline due to a data center migration from Saturday, May 29, at 8:00 p.m. until at least Sunday, May 30, at 8:00 p.m. As a result, all of the Baylor Libraries will be closed on Saturday, Sunday, and also on Monday in observance of Memorial Day.

Mar

2021

Learning Design Services Announces Call for Summer 2021 Fellowships

Applications are being accepted for two summer fellowships focused on creating quality online courses

Jan

2021

LATS Team Announces New Upgrades to Classrooms, Provides Training Videos for Return to Classroom

During the Christmas break, members of the Learning Spaces group of Library and Academic Technology Services (LATS) team began a series of new upgrades to campus classrooms.

Dec

2020

Online Course-Building Retreats Assist Faculty with Spring 2021 Course Prep

The Academy for Teaching and Learning in conjunction with the LATS Learning Design team present two, one-day retreats that will provide faculty with time, community, accountability, and immediate on-call assistance as they prepare to teach courses in multiple modalities.

Aug

2020

Baylor Libraries launch new Online Experience

Today the Baylor Libraries launched a new baylor.edu/library! The new site has the same powerful search functionality users expect while presenting a new mobile-first experience and plenty of new features.

Aug

2020

Learning Together adds Online Learning Training for Students

Students taking online courses (even experienced online learners) will want to take the Online Student Quickstart course in Canvas.

Aug

2020

Instructure Offers Livestreamed Canvas Support Sessions to Handle Common Canvas Issues

Instructure is hosting a series of livestreamed support sessions on Monday, August 17, to assist faculty with common Canvas issues. If you need assistance with creating quizzes, using Canvas' gradebook, developing assignments on the platform, cross-listing course sections, and importing course content these sessions are for you!

Aug

2020

Learning Spaces Team to Test Auto-Recording Classrooms and Offer Zoom-based Faculty Training

During the week of August 17-21, the Baylor Libraries' Learning Spaces team will test the auto-recording functionality of classrooms across the Baylor campus. On August 18-19, they will offer training for faculty on how to operate each of the four different types of our technology-rich classrooms.

Aug

2020

Faculty Checklist for Fall 2020

For easy reference, below is a list of information and considerations related to COVID-19 to be aware of as you plan to deliver your courses this fall. Please take time to read through the included policies and statements, as they may answer some of the questions you likely have.

Jul

2020

Baylor Faculty Invited to Test New Camera-Equipped Classrooms

Ten classrooms in Cashion and Hankamer are now open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. for faculty to test new technologies implemented to support multiple teaching modalities.

Jul

2020

New Search Functionality Enables Faculty to Preview Classroom Technology

To assist faculty with preparations for teaching fall courses, the Learning Together site now features a simple search that displays instructional technologies available in a particular room as well as rooms that feature particular technologies.

Jul

2020

Baylor Launches New Teaching and Learning Resource

A new website, Learning Together, provides support for faculty and students pursuing excellence in teaching and learning.

Jun

2020

Association for Psychological Science announces microgrants for study of online learning

Apr

2020

Libraries Announce “Info To Go” Service, Includes Curbside Pickup, Delivery Options

The University Libraries are pleased to announce the launch of a new initiative, Info To Go, which offers a range of options for connecting library resources with Baylor scholars working remotely from the Waco campus. Information on the options available can be found at baylor.edu/library/infotogo.

Apr

2020

Libraries Announce New Workshop on Test Integrity, Design & Accommodations for Online Learning

New workshop aims to help faculty ensure integrity in evaluations for online classes

Mar

2020

UPDATED: Libraries Close to Walk-In Traffic, Continue Support and Services Online in Response to Coronavirus Pandemic

UPDATE: The Libraries continue to restrict access to the Central Libraries to Baylor ID Card swipe access and to allow access to its special collection libraries by appointment only. In addition, areas within the Central Libraries are closed to traffic and materials should be returned to external drop boxes.

Mar

2020

Shelter in Place directions for the University

We are doing our best to keep you informed during this rapidly evolving situation involving the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as we prioritize the health and safety of our campus community, the ongoing continuity of our academic mission and the continuity of business operations.

Mar

2020

A Restart to the Spring Semester

As I look out my office windows this morning, the campus looks so different with our students dispersed throughout Texas, the United States and the world. But I can assure you that Baylor University’s commitment to our Christian mission and academic excellence remains the same as it has for 175 years.

Mar

2020

A Message to the Baylor Family from President Livingstone

Yesterday President Livingstone shared a message with students, faculty, staff and parents that Baylor University will continue the spring semester through online instruction.

Mar

2020

Baylor to go online remainder of semester, Commencement postponed

I write to inform you that as we follow the latest guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and our federal, state and local health officials, Provost Brickhouse and I, based on the recommendation of Baylor’s COVID-19 Task Force and in conjunction with the President’s Council, have made the decision to extend online instruction at Baylor University for the remainder of the spring semester.

Mar

2020

FAQ added to Keep Teaching Website

Frequently asked questions are now listed on the Keep Teaching website. The list of questions will continue to grow, so check back often.

Mar

2020

Baylor COV-19 updates, plans for next 3 weeks

This is an unprecedented time for higher education, indeed for our country and community as well. I want to reassure you that our University leadership team, along with Baylor's COVID-19 Task Force, are constantly assessing this rapidly evolving situation and making decisions to ensure the continued health and safety of our students, faculty and staff.

Mar

2020

COVID-19 Extends Spring Break, Prepare for Online Instruction

As we all monitor the headlines regarding the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and the actions of other institutions of higher education across the country, please be assured that Baylor University takes this rapidly evolving situation very seriously. We place a high priority on the safety and wellbeing of not only our students, but Baylor’s entire campus community.

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