The University of Arizona
Learning Technologies Center
 

POLIS
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

  1. When POLIS is no longer supported (end of Spring '08), what tool can I use for my course?
  2. How do I set up a course site in POLIS?
  3. How do I link my library EReserves materials to my POLIS course site?
  4. How do I move my course materials from a previous term to the current term (e.g. Fall 2005 to Spring 2006)?
  5. How do I remove links within a course site?
  6. How do I give a Co-instructor and/or Teaching Assistant access rights to a course?

1. When POLIS is no longer supported (end of Spring, '07), what tool can I use for my course?
As an alternative to POLIS, we suggest using Desire2Learn (D2L), which allows the University to provide continuous, high-quality resources for teaching and learning. D2L has more features and a well-supported, robust architecture. To learn more or to request a D2L course site, please visit help.d2l.arizona.edu. Read more ...
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2. How do I set up a course site in POLIS?
To create a course site in POLIS go to Create a Course and follow the instructions.
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3. How do I link my library EReserves materials to my POLIS course site?
Contact the POLIS administrator at polis@email.arizona.edu who will provide the link to the library EReserves materials for you.
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4. How do I move my course materials from a previous term to the current term (e.g. Fall 2005 to Spring 2006)?
Contact the POLIS administrator at polis@email.arizona.edu who will make this change for you.
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5. How do I remove links within a course site?
For the solution, see our Removing Links Tutorial (PDF).
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5. How do I give a Co-instructor and/or Teaching Assistant access rights to a course?
Under Instructor Tools click on Team Information to add a Co-Instructor and/or TA. 
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