Welcome to Mansfield University from the Center for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning (C.A.T.L.)! The Center along with the Provost's Office have provided the following information to help you transition to Mansfield. Please don't hesitate to contact the C.A.T.L office if you have any questions.
 
Before You Arrive
When You Arrive: Getting Settled
When You Arrive: Campus
When You Arrive: Teaching
Before You Arrive
Mansfield University
Mansfield University Home Page Check out the Faculty and Staff page!
Mansfield University Map This map will give you an idea of where buildings are located. Your office and your classes may be in different locations.
Mansfield Human Resources Department H.R will be contacting you to schedule an appointment to discuss benefits, retirement, and forms.
TIAA-CREF This link will take you to one of your retirement options.
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) Mansfield is a member of the PASSHE. We recommend that you review the Faculty page to learn more about PASSHE.
Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties (APSCUF) Mansfield faculty are members of this union. We strongly encourage you to read more about the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). The APSCUF office is currently located in Hemlock - ground floor.
WebAdvisor Mansfield uses WebAdvisor as the registration management software. Students check course listings and register via WebAdvisor. Faculty use WebAdvisor to check course rosters and to get information regarding advisees. Follow the directions on WebAdvisor for password information.
New Faculty Handbook/Orientation This link will take you to the the New Faculty Handbook (links to campus offices/policies) and the Orientation Schedule. You will find a lot of valuable information that will help you understand Mansfield University.
Pennsylvania/Tioga County & New York/Steuben County
Living in Pennsylvania Many faculty live in the Mansfield-Wellsboro, PA area.

Commonwealth of PA

 

PA Visitor's Network

 

Visit PA

 

Tioga County, PA

 
Living in New York Some faculty live in the Corning-Painted Post, NY area.

State of New York

 

Corning's Gaffer District

 
Schools

Tioga County PA Schools

 

Corning-Painted Post NY Schools

 
Health Care

Laurel Health Care

 

Guthrie Health

 
Moving to the Mansfield Area
Rentals in the Area Contact the Human Resources Department for suggestions on finding rental housing.
Moving Companies  
Real Estate in Tioga County  
Real Estate in Corning Area  
When You Arrive - Getting Settled
Driving
PA Driver and Vehicle Services  
NY Department of Motor Vehicles  
Voting
VotesPA!  
NY Board of Elections  
Newspapers
Wellsboro Gazette  
The Corning Leader  
The Elmira Star Gazette  
Williamsport Sun Gazette  
When You Arrive - Campus
Campus Police - Parking Permit You may pick up your FREE parking permit over the summer. Campus Police is located in Doane.
Human Resources - Benefits Includes information regarding your benefit package.
APSCUF - Union This link will give you information regarding the faculty union.
MU University Senate  
Getting Your MU ID card You can get your MU ID in the Alumni Hall Student Center - 3rd floor. We recommend getting it ASAP...you'll avoid long lines!
Kelchner Fitness Center You'll need your faculty ID card to access the K.F.C. It's free!
Campus Directory You can find people and places here. The Student Directory is on My.Mansfield (you'll need your email log-in information to access it).
When You Arrive - Teaching
Department/Office
Your Office Ask your department secretary about when you can move in (office number/phone number), where you get your keys, and how to check your voice mail. Click HERE for the Academic Department Directory.
Your Course Schedule All course rosters are available on Web Advisor. Follow the directions on WebAdvisor for your password.
Your email address Contact your departmental secretary for this information.
My.Mansfield Much can be find on My.Mansfield. This is a closed site, accessible only to MU employees. Use your email log-in information to access it.
Academic Calendar The academic calendar includes all important dates/events/breaks.
North Hall Library The Library offers many services for faculty including free software.
Teaching
Ordering Books Talk to Connie in the Campus Bookstore to place your textbook order.
Creating a Syllabus Please pay particular attention to the academic calendar which has recently changed.
Media Services Contact the Media Services for IT Training, equipment, and Instructional Development.
Blackboard/Online Teaching Contact Tamela Bastion or Thomas Wilson for answers regarding Blackboard/Online Teaching.
Test Scanning Click here for the directions; click here for the "Production Request Form" (left column)
Web Advisor Review your course roster and teaching schedule on WebAdvisor.
Printing/Copying Click here for Print Shop Instructions. Most printing is handled by your department's secretary.
North Hall Library The library offers many services for faculty.
Grading Procedures Mansfield requires faculty to submit midterm grades for all 090, 1000, & 2000 level classes; grades are posted via WebAdvisor.
Academic Advising Center The Academic Advising Center provides a variety of services for students.
Student Directory The Online Student Directory is located in My.Mansfield. Use your email log-in information to access it.
Tenure and Promotion
Probationary and Tenure Instructions and forms are available from the Office of the Provost.
Evaluation Procedures Click HERE for the forms.
Committees Includes a list of committee available on University Senate.
Funding and Grants
MU Office of Grants Development  
MU Faculty Professional Development Grants Faculty Professional Development Grants offered through Mansfield University.
PASSHE Faculty Professional Development Grants Faculty Professional Development Grants offered through the PASSHE.
President's Commission on the Status of Women PCSW offers grants for travel, special events, and equipment.
Travel The Office of Budget and Planning has forms for: Travel Approval Request, Travel Cash Advance, and Travel Expense.
University Policies
University Forms These include just about any policy related form that is available online.
Inclement Weather The MU inclement weather policy includes directions to follow when weather becomes bad.
Academic Integrity MU's Academic Integrity Policy.
Syllabus Look here for guidelines and MU requirements.
Office Hours Faculty are required to have at least five office hours a week and have them on at least three days of the week. For more information regarding requirements, please go to the APSCUF Contract.
Student Evaluations During the Probationary Period, faculty are required to give evaluations in every class, every semester. Directions are found HERE (Faculty Evaluation materials); evaluation forms are available from your dept. secretary.
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For more information, contact Jeanne Kagle at 570-662-4549 or jkagle@mansfield.edu