Canvas
Canvas Concierge
Canvas is UCR’s new learning management system (LMS). Some of the tools and features of Canvas include: a gradebook, discussion forums, quizzing, announcements, messaging, speedgrader, syllabus, calendar, and more.
XCITE is here to help you with all of your Canvas needs as a faculty member. We encourage you to use our Canvas Concierge service.
Canvas Concierge Hours can provide support for:
- Course Design
- Use of Discussion boards
- Curation of exams
- Assistance with other Academic Technology tools
| Schedule | Summer Quarter | Fall Quarter |
| June 19th, 2023 to June 30th, 2023 | September 18th to September 29th, 2023 | |
| Time: 11:00am-1:00pm | ||
| Zoom Link https://ucr.zoom.us/j/92984653699 | ||
Canvas Support
Canvas Support Resources
For (UCR) Canvas Campus support -- ITS/Bearhelp (M-F 8am- 5pm)
- Call: 951-827-IT4U(4848)
- Submit a ticket or browse knowledge base articles at https://ithelp.ucr.edu/
For support directly from Canvas, you may take advantage of the following resources 24/7 365 Days
- Call: 877-469-7640
- Chat: https://cases.canvaslms.com/liveagentchat
- Email: support@instructure.com
Canvas Faculty Ambassadors Program
Canvas Faculty Ambassadors are UCR faculty who have been early adopters of Canvas They focus on the successful adoption of the Canvas platform by collaborating with faculty who are new to Canvas.
Canvas Faculty Ambassadors meet monthly with faculty to answer questions, share resources, and brainstorm ideas for support. If you would like to become a Canvas Faculty Ambassador, please complete this form. The frequency of participation is voluntary and contingent upon participant’s availability.
If you would like assistance from a Canvas Faculty Ambassador, email one of the current ambassadors listed in the table below.
Canvas Faculty Ambassadors Objectives
Please complete this form to express your interest in joining this group.
Spring 2023 Canvas Faculty Ambassadors
Current List of Canvas Faculty Ambassadors
| Ambassador | Department | College | |
| Elizabeth Davis | Psychology | CHASS | elizabeth.davis@ucr.edu |
| Joab Corey | Economics | CHASS | joab.corey@ucr.edu |
| Katie Burnett | EEOB | CNAS | katie.clark@ucr.edu |
| Annie Ditta | Psychology | CHASS | annie.ditta@ucr.edu |
| Morris Maduro | Molecular Cell & Systems Biology | CNAS | morris.maduro@ucr.edu |
| Juliette Levy | History | CHASS | juliette.levy@ucr.edu |
| Covadonga Lamar-Prieto | Hispanic Studies | CHASS | covadonga.lamarprieto@ucr.edu |
| Annika Speer | Theatre, Film, & Digital Production | CHASS | annika.speer@ucr.edu |
| Sara Lapan | Mathematics | CNAS | sara.lapan@ucr.edu |
| Elaine Wong | School of Business | School of Business | elaine.wong@ucr.edu |
| James Flegal | Statistics | CNAS | james.flegal@ucr.edu |
| Stephanie Dingwall | Biochemistry | CNAS | stephanie.dingwall@udcr.edu |
| Linda Lemus | Hispanic Studies | CHASS | linda.lemus@udcr.edu |
| Analisa Flores | Statistics | CNAS | analisa.flores@ucr.edu |
| Jennifer Simmers | Sociology | CHASS | jennifer.simmers@ucr,edu |
| Jeremy Busaca | Political Science | CHASS | jeremyb@ucr.edu |