Find Your Way Archives

Jul 02, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Prepare Courses in Canvas

The first day of classes will be here before you know it, and it's never too early to get started on your Canvas resources! Get underway using this guide for...

Jul 02, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Introduction to Canvas

Canvas is ECU’s primary learning management system. You can access and manage your account on the page linked above, where you'll find your dashboard, courses, notifications, and more. It is...

Jul 02, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Overview of NFO Sessions

Getting excited for New Faculty Orientation? Here’s a sneak peek at some featured sessions during New Faculty Orientation (NFO): Welcome from Senior Administrators: Kick off your first day by hearing...

Jun 25, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Canvas Connections

If you are new to Canvas (or just want to refresh your skills), check out the virtual Canvas Connections series hosted by the Learning Technologies team. These sessions are geared...

Jun 25, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Purchasing Parking Permits

If you plan to be on campus regularly, you will need a parking permit! You can access parking information through PiratePort. Once there, select Parking and Transportation to reach the...

Jun 25, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – ECU Alerts and LiveSafe

Want to be the first to know when something important happens? Register for ECU Alerts and get official updates about emergency procedures and hazardous weather, sent straight to your phone...

Jun 19, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Developing Course Syllabi

Creating course syllabi at a new institution, especially if you’re new to teaching, can feel overwhelming, but you’re not on your own. ECU has plenty of resources to guide you!...

Jun 19, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Academic Calendar

Essential to planning your semester and developing your syllabus, the academic calendar is key to course success. ECU provides 15-week and 8-week Alternate Block/Flight Path courses each term, so be...

Jun 19, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Selecting Textbooks

Textbooks are usually selected the semester before a course is taught, so it is a good idea to check with your unit administrator (chair or director) to see if one...

Jun 10, 2025
  • Amber Arnold

NFO 2025 – Find Your Way – Take a Tour of ECU

Haven’t had a chance to fully explore the university yet? Check out some highlights (or revisit your favorite spots) through this virtual tour of our beautiful campus.