FAQs
Course Attendance
-
Who may attend course offerings?
Our course offerings are open to any Texas State faculty or staff member. Explore our current course offerings or contact TD & Communications (5.7899) for more information.
-
If a course has reached capacity, can I be put on a waitlist?
Course wait lists are currently inactive. Please view our Course Calendar to see when the course you're interested will be offered.
-
Does TD & Communications have a record of the courses I have attended?
TD & Communications no longer keeps track of courses you have attended. However, you can view what courses you've previously taken by accessing the "Learning History" tile in your SF Learning dashboard.
Course Proposals
-
How do I submit an idea for a course I would like to present?
Fill out and submit the course proposal form.
-
If my office conducts its own training, can our participants receive credit in the SAP Portal?
Yes, go to the Course Administration Request Form through SAP Request link for information about this process.
-
Are all trainings offered on campus scheduled through your office?
No, TD & Communications only conducts registration for the courses that we coordinate. For a complete listing of other offices that provide training, go to the Course Offerings website that lists on-campus offices and information about the training they provide.
Course Registration
-
How do I register for a course?
- Log in to SuccessFactors Learning
- Click in the "Find Learning" text box and type the name of the course. If there is a match, it will display in a drop-down as you type. Select the course and click "Go".
- If you are unsure of the course name, click on "Browse all courses" to see a list of all available courses within the Course Catalog.
- Click on "Register Now"
- Once you click "Register Now" a follow-up page will appear for you to check your selection. Click "Register Now" again. (*Note: Clicking "Assign to Me" will place the course in the "My Learning Assignments" list as a pending course to register for.)
- Click "Confirm" on the registration page
- A final confirmation page will then appear with course details.
- Email Confirmation
- Once you register for a course, you will receive a registration notification in the form of an email from noreply@tdc.hr.txstate.edu.
*Note: No further action will be needed once receiving this email. Further resources such as Zoom or Teams links will be sent separately.
- Log in to SuccessFactors Learning
-
When can I register for a course?
You can register for courses at any time via SuccessFactors (SF) Learning.
-
What if I cannot log into the SAP Portal?
If you cannot log in to SAP, contact ITAC. Their team will determine if you are using an SAP-compatible web browser and/or if your SAP password needs to be reset.
-
What if I cannot find a course in the SF Learning Course Catalog?
The date of the course may be scheduled more than 60 days out. SAP defaults to a 60-day search of scheduled courses. You can change the default to search for scheduled courses more than 60 days in advance.
-
When will I receive confirmation of my course registration?
You will receive a course confirmation within 24 hours of registering by email. You will also be notified the same way if any changes are made to the course, e.g., time or room location change.
-
If I miss the registration deadline, may I still attend the course?
Unfortunately, we do not allow for walk-ins. Please review the course calendar or contact our team at 5.7899 to check for the next available course offering date.
Ethics & Compliance
-
How to report non-compliance?
Reporting non-compliance is the responsibility of everyone at Texas State, whether it concerns them, a co-worker or fellow student, or someone they have never met. The university has many ways to report questionable activity and individuals may use the method they are the most comfortable with.
- The fastest and most efficient way to resolve an issue is to take it directly to the supervisor or manager closest to the problem.
- But, for whatever reason someone is unable to report it in person, there are hotlines.
The university will make every effort to keep identities anonymous. Additionally, both the state and federal government have “Whistleblower” laws, designed to protect individuals who come forward to report non-compliance. These laws prohibit negative job actions because of whistleblowing actions. Reporting non-compliance helps to make Texas State a better place to work, study, and live.
Visit the official Ethics & Compliance website to learn about the required training.
-
Who can you call?
Toll free hotlines:
- Phone: 866.294.0987
- Email: secure.ethicspoint.com/domain/media/en/gui/12867/tsussm.html
Audit:
- Phone: 512.245.1707 (leave voice mail)
State of Texas Auditor's Office:
- Phone: 800.TXAUDIT
- Email: sao.fraud.state.tx.us
Human Resources:
- Phone: 512.245.2557
- Email: compliance@txstate.edu
Orientation: New Employee Welcome (N.E.W.)
-
When is New Employee Welcome (In-person session + Tours)?
New Employee Welcome (In-person session + Tours) is held on the second Friday of each month from 8:15 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Reed Parr room (JCK 1100) (time and location subject to change due to University events scheduling).
-
Is attendance mandatory?
As new benefits-eligible employees, it is strongly recommended that you attend within the first month of employment to gain a better understanding of the various resources, services, and events at Texas State.
-
What if I can’t attend the first month of my employment?
We understand that there may be instances where attendance is difficult. If you can not attend, please contact TD & Communications at hr_tdc@txstate.edu to help you schedule an upcoming N.E.W. (In-person sessions + Tours).
-
Can faculty attend N.E.W. (In-person session + Tours)?
Faculty are more than welcome to join us for N.E.W. (In-person session + Tours). However, new faculty members have other orientation opportunities coordinated by Faculty and Academic Resources. To learn more, please visit the Faculty Orientation Website.
Professional Development Advisory Council
-
What is the Professional Development Advisory Council?
The Professional Development Advisory Council serves to encourage collaboration among the teaching, training and development entities on campus and division representatives in order to coordinate the lifelong learning opportunities for faculty and staff.
-
Who are the members of the Professional Development Advisory Council?
The PDAC roster can be found on the Professional Development Advisory Council (VPFSS) website.