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title: "New faculty checklist"
type: "wiki"
space: "Faculty of Applied Science and Engineering Technology"
author: "Anonymous"
created: 2020-08-16T22:33:01Z
updated: 2026-11-02T19:21:09Z
tags: ["blackboard-setup", "employee-it-support", "employee-onecard", "employee-parking", "faculty-mailbox", "office-directory", "onboarding-tips", "service-desk"]
url: "https://employees.senecapolytechnic.ca/spaces/43/faculty-of-applied-science-and-engineering-technology/wiki/view/3036/new-faculty-checklist"
---

# New faculty checklist

The start of the semester is a busy time, and it’s easy to forget a step along the way. That’s why we’ve created this list. Taking care of these items will help you to have a smooth start.

#### Introduce yourself

There are many important team members here to support you. Be sure to get to know your:

- Chair / Manager, Academic Programs
- Program Coordinator
- course lead \(if applicable\)

#### Get your OneCard

To get your OneCard, you will require photo ID and your employee ID number. To find Seneca's OneCard office hours and locations, visit [Seneca OneCard.](http://www.senecacollege.ca/onecard/locations-hours.html)

#### Parking

Those who are driving to our Newnham, Seneca@York, King and Peterborough campuses have several ways to pay for parking, as described on our [parking](http://www.senecacollege.ca/parking/) website.

#### Service Desk \(IT Support\)

ITS can assist with password issues, computer and network problems, application installs and problems, audio/visual equipment, printing problems, mobile devices and other technical issues. A Service Desk is located at the Newnham, King and Seneca@York campuses for the convenience and support of our students and employees. [Contact](https://inside.senecacollege.ca/its/contact/index.html) the Service Desk \(phone, email, web or walk-in\) to ask questions, report problems or log service requests.

#### Access and confirm your course\(s\) are available to you on My.Seneca/Blackboard

Please note that in some cases there is processing time required before faculty can access their course sites on [My.Seneca/Blackboard](https://my.senecacollege.ca/). If you do not have access within 24 hours, please contact the Service Desk \(ext. 22129 or servicedesk@senecacollege.ca\) or your Hiring Manager.

Documents and tips to help you add content and activities to a My.Seneca course/organization, as well as instructions on how to use features and tools, can be found on [My.Seneca Help](https://employees.senecacollege.ca/spaces/37/my-seneca-help).

#### Minimum My.Seneca/Blackboard use

[My.Seneca](https://my.senecacollege.ca/) is our community’s one-stop portal to Seneca Polytechnic information, resources and services. All new and returning faculty must meet the [My.Seneca Minimum Requirements](https://www.senecacollege.ca/about/policies/my-seneca-minimum-requirements-policy.html) for their courses. What are the minimum requirements? At a minimum, the following steps are required:

- making each subject section available to students in My.Seneca
- posting the course syllabus, schedule, and assignments
- posting a welcome announcement for students
- making grades available to students via the Grade Center
- posting faculty contact information

#### Find your mailbox

All faculty will have a mailbox assigned to them at their School’s main office. For those who teach in multiple Schools, you may have multiple mailboxes. Please contact your School administrative team.

#### Find your classroom

How to find your classroom at Newnham Campus
Example: Room A3066

- The letter at the beginning tells which building the room is in.
- The first number is the floor.
- The last three numbers are the room number.
- In this example, the room is located in Building A, on the third floor, in Room 066.

#### Get familiar with your classroom technology

All classrooms are equipped with a computer, screen and projector. To access the podium please enter the passcode: 2598. For more information, download the .