CCB & COVID-19
Quick Links
Info for Current Students
To find the latest information we have for our Carson College Students, see business.wsu.edu/covid-19/student-info/
Faculty Academic Resources
All campuses at WSU have moved away from face-to-face classes through the remainder of the semester. We know that this is driving us to think in new and different ways to deliver on our mission and to serve our student’s needs. Below are some resources that can be used to help with the transition.
- FAQ regarding Undergraduate Pass/Fail Option for Spring 2020
- Tool Kit for Extended Distance Delivery
- Are You Ready for Distance Delivery?
- For Faculty: Proctored Exams
- Learning the basics: Zoom and Microsoft Teams
- Updates for Zoom Security and Ease of Use
- UPDATE: CCB Proctoring Information (pdf)
AOI is continuing to offer a robust suite of trainings throughout spring semester in an effort to provide ongoing support for teaching students at a distance.
Upcoming spring trainings include:
- Teaching from a Distance – Strategies and Best Practices
- Community Building & Connection with Students at a Distance
- Tools of the Trade
- Blackboard Learn
- Grade Center
- Rubrics and Assignments
- Tests and Quizzes
- Become a Panopto Master
- Become a Zoom Master
- Perusall – Proactively engage students in reading and provide a focus of conversation with automatically graded annotations.
- Voice Thread – Learn how to engage students in robust asynchronous conversations as they interact with their peers.
Staff Training Resources
There are a variety of classes employees can complete to improve their individual skills.
Topics include but are not limited to: Are there classes your employees could take to help improve their skills?
HRS offers a variety of training opportunities through the Skillsoft Online Learning system. Options available include, but are not limited to: Customer Service, Staff/Faculty Recruitment Basics, Fiscal Management Resource, Supervisory Training, Research Administration.
- Online Learning and Training
- Skillsoft Online Learning system
- GoSkills Online Training for Business – Access required, please contact Stephanie Rink
- Daily Coug Connect – brought to you by Human Resource Services, these daily informational sessions on a wide variety of helpful topics are coming to a Zoom near you
- Staff Professional Book Club:
If you are interested in learning more about the CCB Staff Professional Book club, including how to participate, what book(s) are being read, and how to receive the book please contact Carmin Corporan, Online Graduate Programs.
- Staff Professional Book Club:
The University provides a variety of training’s that can be taken as a refresh of current skills to stay up-to-date on policies and procedures:
- Cash Handling
- WEBI Training – Financial Data Warehouse Training
- Business Policies, Procedures and Records Retention
- Ethics Training – State Ethics Law
- Whistleblower Act
- PERMS training
- Electronic Forms System Training
- TEMPS Training
- Discrimination, Sexual Harassment, and Sexual Misconduct Prevention
- FERPA Training
College Technical & Facilities Resources
The Carson College of Business and our Office of Technology will continue to support the technology needs of the college and can be reached at cb.help@wsu.edu.
In addition please see links below for additional technology resources and tips.
- Computer Wake Up Instructions (pdf)
- CCB Technology Prep Resources for Teaching Online (pdf)
- Faculty Quick Guide to Distance Learning Resources (pdf)
- CCB Zoom Backgrounds
College Communications
See below for all college communications and updates.
- Guidance: Governor Inslee’s Stay-at-Home order (pdf)
- Graduation Message to Students (video)
- Keeping our spirits up and ourselves safe in challenging times (pdf)
- Spring Break Message to Students (video)
- Cheryl Oliver Note to MBA Students (video)
- CCB Remote Readiness Survey (pdf)
- Teleworking Plans (pdf)
- Teleworking guidelines (pdf)
WSU Communications
- Academic Operations
- Options presented to undergraduate students in regards to Pass/Fail Option, Spring 2020.
The Carson College will provide additional college specific information in the upcoming week.
- Options presented to undergraduate students in regards to Pass/Fail Option, Spring 2020.
- Business Operations
- General Updates
- Resources
- FAQ
WSU Human Resource Services
WSU Human Resource Services has a wide variety of information and resources specific to WSU and COVID-19, click here for the full site. Quick links are also below.
- COVID-19 Leave and Work Options for Faculty and Staff
- COVID-19 Leave and Work FAQs
- Training and Development:
- New COVID-19 Leave Options – On March 18, 2020 the federal Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) was passed by Congress. The provisions of the Act are in effect April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020, and include two different employee paid leave programs.
- Washington State Employee Assistance Program is providing increased support to the employees, supervisors, leaders and organizations they serve.
- Washington State Employee Assistance Program COVID-19 Resources
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): On April 1, 2020, the U.S. Department of Labor announced new action regarding how American workers and employers will benefit from the protections and relief offered by the Emergency Paid Sick Leave Act and Emergency Family and Medical Leave Expansion Act.
- WSU Pullman COVID-19 Virus Reporting Practice
CCB Faculty/Staff Information Session:
Dean Chip Hunter hosted an information for CCB Faculty & Staff after the announcement of the shift to remote learning for the fall semester.
Special All College Meeting
Dean Chip Hunter hosted a Special All College meeting where he addressed issues and answered questions related to COVID-19 and the CCB.