Information for Faculty

Canvas

Canvas is a Learning Management System (LMS) that allows you to integrate multimedia course content, course communication, student assessments (quizzes, assignments, surveys, portfolios), and student grades to create a cohesive, connected virtual space for your class. Visit the Canvas Training Center for more information.

Note that the Academic Affairs team cannot access instructors' Canvas portals.

CLIPs (Class Info Pages)

CLIPs is a set of online services that helps faculty and assistants manage classes. Students use it to receive class information, too.

The services and useful information found in CLIPs were created by campus units like Student Information Systems, the Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment, and Information Technology Services, and include

• Official class rosters

• Photo rosters

• Waitlist

• Combine classes for CLIPs

• Authorize assistants for CLIPs and Canvas

• Grade submission to the registrar’s office

• Absence/failing reports

• Final exam information