Faculty & Staff Resources
Quick access to some key "how-to" information commonly needed by members of the School of Education and Social Policy community.
Facilities
Information about daily operations and working in Annenberg and other SESP facilities, including:- Buildings
- Reserving a Classroom or Meeting Room
- Space Assignment
- Making a Building Service Request
- Moving
- Keys, Phones
- Building Maps
Technology Services
Information about computing resources available, how to get started, and how to get help, including:- Printing, Copying, Scanning
- Software
- IT Purchasing
- Onboarding Forms
- Learning Spaces
- Open a Help Desk Ticket
Business & Administration
Information concerning budgets, purchasing and human resource administration, including:- Budget Statements
- Travel and Entertainment
- How to Buy and How to Fly
- Copy and Printing Codes
- Contracts
- Hiring Temporary or Student Employees
- Payroll Deadlines
Teaching Support
Information for instructors and instructional support staff, including:- Ordering Books
- Classroom and Technology Support
- Creating and Scheduling Courses
- TA Assignments
- Grading and Change of Grades
- Deadlines and Academic Calendar
Research Support
Information about research administration and support in SESP and key policies, including:- Human Subjects/IRB
- Responsible Conduct of Research Training
- Research Support in SESP
- Proposal Checklist
- International Travel
- Purchasing Equipment with Research Funds
- Research Data Stewardship Guidelines
Communications
Information about getting the word out, including:- News Announcements and Press Releases
- Publications
- Stationery and Electronic Stationery
- Your Web Profile
- Website Requests
- Northwestern Identity and Logo
- Northwestern Style Guide
Directory & Committees
Information to help navigate the administrative offices and personnel, including:- Directory
- Executive Committee
- Faculty Committee List
Policies & Guidelines
Northwestern University resources and policy guidelines and other help can be found here.- Office of the Provost Policies Website
- Northwestern Faculty Handbook
- Leave of Absence Policy
- University Policy Website
- Guidelines for Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Review
- NU Human Resources Site
New to SESP?
Welcome! It’s not all you’ll need to know but a few key things to get started, including:- How to Create Your Web Profile
- Phones
- Keys
- Office Supplies
- Onboarding Forms
Wellness Resources
SESP is dedicated to caring for our students, faculty, and staff beyond their academic pursuits. Here you will find:- Resources for Students
- Resources for Faculty & Staff
- Additional University Resources
Core Faculty Profiles
A faculty profile page can be created using NU Sites, a website publishing platform built in WordPress. If you are a new faculty member and need an
NU Site created email julie.deardorff@northwestern.edu with your request. To make changes to your current faculty profile page login to NU Sites.
Download the NU Sites training guide here.