Faculty & Staff Resources

The following resources are available to support the work, research and teaching activities of Carnegie Mellon Architecture faculty and staff. The main point of contact for each area is included in each section.

Finance Admin Request Form includes purchasing request, PCard receipts validation, expense reimbursement, and guest support services (honorarium, expenses and travel arrangements)

Book Travel directly through the University supplier (contact Dave Koltas to add the school's travel card to your account before booking or for group travel). You can also pay for travel personally and submit the expense for reimbursement through the "Finance Admin Request Form."

Domestic Per Diem Rates

International Per Diem Rates

Human Subjects Research (Guidance & Forms)

Tax Exemption to be used for PO and procurement card purchases only

Job Boards / Employment Opportunities advertises approved student positions

Faculty Guidelines for CM-A Student Hiring outlines guidelines for faculty and staff when hiring students for roles that support teaching, Teaching Assistants (TAs) and Research Assistants (RAs), and roles that support school administrative work, School Assistants (SAs) and Lab/Shop Monitors

Student Hiring Process FAQs answers frequently asked questions about the new student hiring process

Student Hiring Schedule / Calendar outlines the schedule for creating jobs, hiring, etc. 

Student Job Descriptions Form is used by faculty and staff to propose a new student job (TA, RA, SA, Lab/Shop Monitor). The email receipt can be used to edit the job ad if needed. If approved, the position is posted to the job board. 

• Student Hiring Choices: Beginning in the fall 2025 semester, the hiring choices form will be emailed to each job supervisor to submit their selections in ranked order.

CMU Bi-weekly Time Approval Calendar

Syllabus Standards

CM-A Syllabus Standards are updated each semester as part of the syllabus collection process

CM-A Syllabus Collection (CM-A Faculty only, login required)

Studio Resources

CM-A Studio Space Reservations

Bachelor of Architecture Core Studio Guidelines

Advanced Option Studio (AOS) Guidelines

CMU Field Trip Release Form

Classroom Safety Guidance

Classroom Safety Guidance for Faculty

Carnegie Mellon Architecture's brand and marketing assets are available for faculty and staff use. Materials include the brand identity guide, logo files, letterhead and more. Learn more about our visual identity. 

Architecture Brand & Marketing Materials (CMU login required)

Carnegie Mellon Architecture lists faculty and staff profile pages on our website. Complete the appropriate form below at any time to update your information.

Faculty Profile Update Form

Staff Profile Update Form

Photograph / Video / Audio Permission and Release form (Student) (CMU login required)

• use this form for students enrolled in a School of Architecture degree-granting program

Photograph / Video / Audio Permission and Release form (Non-Student) (CMU login required)

• use this form for any adult who is not a student enrolled in a School of Architecture degree-granting program (e.g., outside guests, program participants, etc.)

Coursework Permission and Release form (Student) (CMU login required)

Carnegie Mellon Architecture curates a regularly updated list of opportunities open to students, faculty and staff. Learn more about available awards, scholarships, competitions, fellowships, conferences, publications, funding, programs, travel opportunities, and more at the link below.

Open Calls & Opportunities (CMU login required)

Carnegie Mellon University's Faculty & Staff Resources page offers a comprehensive portal for faculty and staff members, providing information on topics ranging from human resources to employee handbooks, teaching resources, campus services and more.

CMU Faculty & Staff Resources