Productivity
College Professor Semester Manager
Manage courses, research, committee obligations, and student advising across the semester. Covers syllabus prep, grading cycles, research milestones, publication tracking, and work-life balance habits.
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Task list Semester Preparation
- Update syllabi for all courses
- Prepare first 3 weeks of lecture materials
- Set up LMS (Canvas/Blackboard) course pages
- Schedule office hours and post to syllabus
- Order textbooks and course materials
- Review and update TA responsibilities/assignments
Task list Weekly Teaching Cycle
- Finalize this week's lecture slides and materials
- Grade and return last week's assignments
- Hold office hours and respond to student emails
- Review student progress and flag at-risk students
- Prep discussion questions or in-class activities
Task list Research & Service
- Dedicate 2 hours to current research project
- Review literature and add to annotated bibliography
- Draft or revise manuscript section
- Prepare for or attend committee meeting
- Review and respond to peer review requests
Habit Deep Research Block (2+ hours)
A habit you can add to your routine and adjust in HALO.
Habit Write or Revise Manuscript
A habit you can add to your routine and adjust in HALO.
Habit Exercise or Walk
A habit you can add to your routine and adjust in HALO.
Habit Disconnect from Work by 7 PM
A habit you can add to your routine and adjust in HALO.
Habit Read Outside Your Discipline
A habit you can add to your routine and adjust in HALO.
Goal Submit Research Paper for Publication
A goal you can track in HALO and change as your plans do.
Goal Improve Student Engagement & Course Ratings
A goal you can track in HALO and change as your plans do.