Brigham Young University
Faculty Center

TimeSavers



TimeSavers are tips designed to help BYU faculty save time and become more  productive.  These time-saving tips are listed by category below.  To receive  additional TimeSavers via an occasional e-mail, send your name and e-mail address to timesavers@byu.edu.  To earn $$ for contributing time-saving tips, click here.

Collegial relationships


          Go to faculty meetings
          Remember those in need
          Write thank-you notes

Managing e-mail, phone mail and snail mail

          Conquer E-mail Clutter
          Efficient way to leave phone messages
          Minimize e-mail checking
          Send phone mail messages

Memory aids

       Keep track of facts, figures, and passwords
       Leave messages to yourself on your phone mail

Organizing your time/materials

          Handle/file immediately
          Never forget something you meant to bring
          Schedule classes
          Set specific time limits

Professional development

          Prep for Annual Reviews and Advancement in Rank

Productivity

         
Learn to focus and "be present"
          Take a relaxing walk
          Learn to focus and "be present"

Public Speaking

         
Powerful talks on short notice

Scholarship/research

          Keep up on journal articles

Teaching

          Have students help you create tests
          Organize class materials

Technology

          Quick access to software programs

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Earn $$ for contributing time-saving tips

BYU faculty, do you have
tips or suggestions on ways to save time or increase faculty productivity?  Please send them to
timesavers@byu.edu.  For every suggestion  used in the TimeSavers e-mails, you will receive a $5.00 BYU Bookstore  gift certificate.

Note:  By sending your tip or suggestion, you give the Faculty Center permission to use it for any purpose deemed useful in the future.  The gift certificate award applies only to those used in the TimeSavers e-mails.  If you do not want your name published with your tip, please indicate your wish to remain "Anonymous." 
The Faculty Center reserves the right to edit tips for length and clarity.  For more info, contact jane_birch@byu.edu.

Sponsored by the BYU Faculty Center.