New Faculty Teams and Canvas

New Faculty Canvas Site

The New Faculty Canvas Site is your gateway to understanding the broader Penn State community. Designed to support your transition into the university, this resource introduces you to the key centralized offices that play a critical role in faculty life—from research and teaching support to academic policies and professional development. You’ll find:

  • An overview of each office’s mission and how they support faculty
  • Leadership contact information to help you start meaningful conversations
  • Insights into ways new faculty can engage—whether via programs, consultations, or workshops
  • Curated resources and practical tips to help you get oriented quickly and confidently

To stay connected and receive timely updates, access the site here: New Faculty Canvas Site

How to turn on Canvas notifications:

  1. Log in and click Account in the left-hand navigation menu.
  2. Select Notifications.
  3. Find categories like Announcements, Course Content, and Conversations.
  4. Click the bell icon next to each and choose “Notify Immediately”.
  5. Your settings will save automatically.

These settings ensure you receive email or mobile alerts whenever new updates or resources are added to the site.

New Faculty Microsoft Teams Site

The New Faculty Teams Site is your digital home base for orientation materials and ongoing communication. It hosts:

  • Presentation decks, session recordings, and orientation materials
  • Announcements and event invitations shared throughout the academic year
  • A collaborative space where updates are posted regularly to support your growth

Access the platform here: New Faculty Teams Site

How to turn on Teams notifications (Desktop):

  1. Open Teams and locate the New Faculty team or its specific channels.
  2. Click the ⋯ More options menu next to the channel name.
  3. Select Channel notifications.
  4. Under “All new posts,” choose Banner and feed to get pop-up alerts and see updates in your Activity feed.
  5. Optionally customize rules for mentions or replies.

How to turn on Teams notifications (Mobile):

  1. Open Teams and tap More (three lines or dots).
  2. Go to Notifications and ensure general alerts are turned on.
  3. Confirm that mobile notifications are enabled in your device’s settings.
  4. For specific channels, tap the channel, then choose Channel notifications to customize alerts.

These settings will ensure that you receive new content, updates, and event reminders automatically without needing to check manually.