AY21-22 and FA21 Course Shells are now posted on Canvas - April 1, 2021

Instructors

To access your AY21-22 or FA21 Canvas course shells, please go to the Canvas entry page at http://www.uthscsa.edu/university/canvas. for Canvas Login, system updates, and training information.

Access Canvas with your domain credentials and follow the course set up checklist below and/or contact the Educational Development Specialist assigned to your school:

Medical School – Blake Browder, browder@uthscsa.edu or Dr. Jessica Hernandez, hernandezj50@uthscsa.edu
Dental, Dental Hygiene, Advanced Dental – Jason Sandlin, sandlin@uthscsa.edu
School of Nursing – Dr. Sailaja Athyala, athyalas3@uthscsa.edu
School of Health Professions, GSBS - Mary Jacks, jacks@uthscsa.edu

Faculty Pre-Semester Checklist:

Every course has a Canvas Course Shell.
Prefixes of new courses are AY21-22 or FA21: locate your course(s) on your course list (All Courses) under Future Enrollments.
Instructor enrollments are via PeopleSoft so if you don’t see your assigned course(s) contact your Departmental PeopleSoft Administrator to have them assign you a “Canvas Role” in PeopleSoft.
New Instructors or TA’s need to complete Instructor training and then go to UT Learns. and complete the Canvas Proficiency Quiz
Student enrollments are via PeopleSoft: students are enrolled in their Canvas Courses the next business day after they complete registration.
Cross-listing (merging two or more course sections or courses) must be requested via Canvas Course Cross-Listing Request. form, and should be completed prior to entering content.
1. Online Courses only - contact your EDS to discuss guidelines for cross-listing.
Course Shells are empty, instructors must re-build or import content.
Import Content from a previously taught course by following instructions here or copy this url https://community.canvaslms.com/docs/DOC-2685 into your address bar, or contact your EDS.
Publish Course Content- By default, all newly created Canvas Course Shells are UNPUBLISHED. Students cannot see content until instructors click PUBLISH in the upper right hand corner of the Course Home Page. Make certain to publish modules and module items (a green check mark appears to the right of the module or the item if it is published).
Assistance- call the 24/7 Canvas Support Hotline at 833-668-1674 or contact your Educational Development Specialist (listed above by school) for assistance with course design.
Questions
- IMS Service Desk at 567-7777 Option 4 or IMS-ServiceDesk@uthscsa.edu

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MASKING PROTOCOLS FOR UT HEALTH SAN ANTONIO FACILITIES

Reflecting our commitment to the health of the community, UT Health San Antonio and all of its locations will continue to follow all COVID-19 safety protocols, including the requirement to wear masks.

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UT Health San Antonio – Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex

UT Health San Antonio is committed to maintaining an environment free from discrimination in accordance with Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in education programs or activities. Visit the UT Health San Antonio Title IX Office website for more information about the University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Sex and the Sexual Misconduct Policy HOP 4.2.2. For questions, to submit a report, or file a complaint regarding sex discrimination or sexual misconduct/sexual harassment, contact:

Dr. John Kaulfus, Title IX Coordinator
Email: TitleIX@uthscsda.edu
Phone: (210) 450- 8131
Website: https://students.uthscsa.edu/titleix/

The UT Health San Antonio Compliance Hotline is a confidential hotline available 24/7 for anonymous reporting.
Online: Compliance Hotline
Phone: 1-877-507-7317

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Coronavirus Communications

Important information regarding the Coronavirus can be found here:
https://uthealthsa.sharepoint.com/COVID-19/Pages/Default.aspx

The information on this page is updated frequently as new information becomes available

Please review the information on this page often

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Canvas Assistance Reminder

Reminder: As course delivery methods are adjusted, the Canvas information page at https://www.uthscsa.edu/university/canvas. has links to canvas guides and support (chat and phone support). Also included are links to Canvas Status, Announcements, and Supported Browsers.

The University purchased direct vendor support for faculty and staff so they can assist with any Canvas Questions 24/7/365.

Chat: Click on the HELP icon in the LEFT menu, select CHAT with Canvas Support (Faculty)

Phone: Canvas Support - Faculty 833-668-1674