WarriorLink Training and Resources for Faculty

WarriorLink is the new online management platform for faculty, staff, and students. It replaces several decades-old legacy systems. This page is intended to serve as a resource for faculty at Walla Walla Community College.

 

Topics and Tutorials

Click on the topic of the accordion box for video tutorials and supplemental PDF information. A set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) may follow the tutorials and guides in each accordion box.

 

FYI: For those faculty members who would like to be knowledgeable about the student experience in WarriorLink during the registration process, feel free to visit the WarriorLink Resources for Students page.

Overview

On the WarriorLink Gateway screen, faculty will use the Faculty Center application for the following instructor tasks:

  • Manage course schedules.
  • Review class rosters.
  • Enter end-of-quarter final grades.

Courtesy of Seattle Colleges, below is an introductory video tour of the applications contained in a faculty member’s WarriorLink account:

On the WarriorLink Gateway screen, faculty will use the HCM (Human Capital Management) and Financial Self-Services applications for the following personnel tasks:

  • Update personal information.
  • Confirm salary schedule.
  • Review benefits.
  • Change tax status.
  • Create time sheets.
  • Enter leave and absence requests.
  • Submit expense reports.

Account Activation

The WarriorLink login icon will be located on the Employee Portal.

You may also login to WarriorLink directly:

First-time users will click an “Activate Account” link at the bottom of the login screen. When activating your account, you will be asked to create a new password. A new ctcLInk employee ID number will be generated.

PDF: Activate Your WarriorLink Account

Account Activation FAQs

How do I find the WarriorLink login screen?

There will be a WarriorLink login icon located on the Employee Portal. You can also log on via this link: https://gateway.ctcLink.us

I’m having trouble logging into WarriorLink, do you have some suggestions?

Try using an incognito (private) browser window in your favorite browser. The incognito (private) mode is usually accessible through the menu at the top right corner of the screen.

  • Google Chrome: click on three vertical dots on top right and select “incognito” window.
  • Brave: click on little red circle with a house on top right and select “private” window.
  • DuckDuckGo – allows you to browse privately all the time.

How will I get my new WarriorLink ID number?

For faculty or returning students, you get your new WarriorLink ID number (called EMPLID in the system) when you activate your WarriorLink account. Be sure to write down your new number when you get it and keep it in a safe place.

Will the WarriorLink ID number replace my SID?

Yes, if you previously had an SID your WarriorLink ID number replaces your old SID.

Will my WarriorLink password be the same as my NetID network login?

While this is a possibility for the future, right now employees should anticipate having a unique password for the WarriorLink system. To login, use your WarriorLink ID number (EMPLID) and a password. The EMPLID replaces your SID.

What if I already have a WarriorLink ID number from another college?

If you have already received a WarriorLink ID number from another college, you do not need to activate your account or receive a new number. The WarriorLink ID number you already have is what you will use.

What if I’m an instructor and also a student or staff member?

The “applications” you will see in your WarriorLink access correspond to your roles at WWCC. Important note: the contact information you enter through the “Personal Details” tile in Employee Self Service will override the contact information you enter through the “Profile” tile in Student Self Service.

Will new employees be active in WarriorLink before their first day?

Human Resources do most of the set-up for new employees before their first day, but employees themselves must enter key pieces of information (including selecting a password and setting security questions) to activate their WarriorLink accounts. For most employees, account activation will occur during the first day on the job.

Faculty Center

What is Faculty Center?

  • Faculty Center is the primary WarriorLink application that instructors will use to manage their classes.
  • Faculty Center replaces several legacy systems that instructors have used. This includes Instructor Briefcase and its class and grade rosters functions.
  • Instructors will use the following Faculty Center pages for these tasks:
    • My Schedule to view your quarterly course schedule.
    • Class Roster to review class rosters – including course waitlists.
    • Grade Roster to enter end-of-quarter final grades.
    • Contract Info for part-time faculty to accept their quarterly teaching load contracts and for full-time faculty to accept moonlight contracts.
    • Search Menu to search for classes, the course catalog, and faculty members.

FYI: It’s recommended faculty use other tools (e.g. Outlook and Canvas) rather than the Search Menu.

Below is an introductory video tour and accompanying PDF document of an instructor’s WarriorLink Faculty Center application:

Video: Faculty Center

My Schedule

What is My Schedule?

  • My Schedule is the default page in Faculty Center. It allows instructors to view their current and historic course schedules.
  • My Schedule lists each instructor’s course with the course section number being a link to a Class Detail page that provides general information about the course.
  • Class Roster and Grade Roster may be accessed via icon links on the My Schedule page or they may be accessed on the left-side navigation bar.

FYI: Faculty should not use the “Access Gradebook” and “Class Assignments” icons that appear next to each course name (these functions are in Canvas):

Grade Book Image

(?) Note: the Access Gradebook icon is the only way to view a current class roster with “W” (withdraw) listed. For more information, see the FAQs in the Class Roster accordion.

My Schedule FAQs

Q: After viewing the “View My Weekly Teaching Schedule”, how do I edit or update it? 

A: The View Weekly Teaching Schedule page is based on information supplied d by your division office scheduler. Faculty are unable to edit the Weekly Teaching Schedule page. However, if a course scheduling change is implemented by your division, your Weekly Teaching Schedule page will be updated.

Class Roster and Waitlist

What is Class Roster?

  • The Class Roster page in the Faculty Center application enables instructors to view student course rosters.
  • A course roster may be accessed by an “Access Class Roster” icon on the My Schedule page or directly by a Class Roster page link located on the left-side Faculty Center navigation bar.

Viewing Class Roster
Viewing Your Waitlist
(open in new tabs)

Class Roster FAQs

After looking at a class roster, how do I return to my course list?

On the left-side vertical navigation bar, click the “My Schedule” page link. This will take you back to your course list.

Is it possible to print my class roster?

Yes. Scroll to the bottom of your class roster screen then scroll to the far right-side. Click the “Printer-friendly Version” link.

Students have withdrawn from my current course but I don’t see a “W” next to their name on my course roster. How do I know if a student withdrew during the quarter?

In the Faculty Center application on the My Schedule page, click on the Access Gradebook icon. It is the second icon from the left of the icons list next to each class title name. NOTE: It will become the third icon from the left when Grade Rosters are available.

On the Gradebook page, click on “Requirement Designation” which is the fourth item to the right of “Go To”, just below the class information box. This will show a different view of your roster and should have a “W” shown for any students who have withdrawn.

When registering for classes, my students are being prompted for entry and/or permission codes. Are these available in WarriorLink?

No. Contact your division office about instructions for receiving entry codes.

May I add an overload student to my course in WarriorLink?

No. Contact your division office or the registrar about instructions for adding overload students to your courses.

What happened to my course(s) item numbers? They look very different in WarriorLink.

The previous course item number is now called “Class Number” and is five digits in length. NOTE: Please always include your Class Number when asking for assistance with a class or grade roster issue.

Grade Roster

What is Grade Roster?

  • The Grade Roster page in the Faculty Center application enables instructors to submit end-of-quarter final course grades.
  • A grade roster may be accessed by a Grade Roster icon on the My Schedule page or directly by a Grade Roster page link located on the left-side Faculty Center navigation bar.

FYI: The Grade Roster page WILL NOT be activated until the final weeks of a quarter.

FYI: Unlike Instructor Briefcase, there is NO CONFIRMATION issued after instructors successfully submit course grades. Note: If the roster has been posted, you will see the word “Posted” next to the Approval Status field. This will appear only after the Registrar’s official grade submission date deadline.

 

Here is a Quick Guide developed specifically for WWCC:

Enter-grades
Here is a more complete step by step guide from the State Board: Entering Grades

Grade Roster FAQs

I see an “Access Gradebook” icon next to my Class Name. Is this like Grade Roster?

No. Gradebook allows faculty to grade course assignments. Colleges are not using this option. Faculty will continue using Canvas to manage course assignments. You will use Grade Roster to enter and submit end-of-quarter grades.

Am I able to enter and save “draft” grades before they are ready for final submittal?

Yes. After entering your draft grades, you click “Save” then proceed to the “Action Approval Status” field dropdown box & make sure “Not Reviewed” is selected. If it isn’t, select it, then click “Save” again. When ready to submit your grades, you’ll change the “Not Reviewed” option to “Approve”, then “Save” once more. This action will then post your grades to the Registrar.

How do I change a student's grade after I have entered final grades, approved them for the course, and saved?

Faculty are unable to change grades on a roster with an “Approved” status displaying (in the Action Approval Status field) after they have been saved. However, you can change the status to “Not Reviewed” to change grades, then change the status to “Approved” once more and click Save before the grade post process runs.

How do I know my grades were successfully approved and submitted?

You can verify if grades were successfully approved by navigating to the Grade Roster; the Grade Roster Action Approval Status field will state “Approved. If the roster has been posted, you will see the word “Posted” next to the Approval Status field.

I’m missing students from my Grade Roster. Where are their names?

There are only 20 students listed per page. If you have more than 2 students on your Grade Roster, you must click the little arrow in the upper right-hand corner of the grade roster to get to the “next page”.

I see I could post a “Transcript Note”. What information may I enter?

DO NOT ENTER ANYTHING IF YOU SEE THIS OPTION. It should already be disabled. It literally posts these notes directly on the student’s official transcript. If allowed to enter anything in this field, the Registrar must manually remove it.

Will I submit a Grade Change request in Grade Roster?

No. This option is currently disabled. Please consult your division office for the current grade change procedures.

How can I review any “I” Incomplete grades or “Y” Ongoing grades I issued from previous quarters?

In the Faculty Center application on the My Schedule page, click the Change Term button and select a previous quarter. Next to one of your course names, click on the Access Gradebook icon. It is the second icon from the left of the icons list next to each class title name. NOTE: It will be the third icon from the left when Grade Rosters are available.

On the Gradebook page, click on “Requirement Designation” which is the 4th item to the right of “Go To” row, just below the class information box. This will show a different view of your roster and will have an “I” or “Y” grade for any students who received one.

What happened to my course(s) item numbers? They look very different in WarriorLink.

The previous course item number is now called “Class Number” and is five digits in length. NOTE: Please always include your Class Number when asking for assistance with a class or grade roster issue.

Contract Info

What is Contract Info?

  • The Contract Info page in the Faculty Center application allows part-time instructors to view and accept (or reject) their quarterly teaching load contracts.
  • Full-time faculty use the Contract Info page to view and accept (or reject) a quarterly moonlight course contract.
  • The Contract Info page link is located on the left-side Faculty Center navigation bar.
  • Use this handout for detailed step-by-step contract information.

Faculty-Contract

Communicating with Students

Using Canvas

Recommended: It is recommended that faculty continue using Canvas as a primary method for communications with students.

Using Email

Recommended: It is recommended that faculty continue using their campus email accounts as a primary method for communications with students.

FYI: Students may continue using their private email addresses when communicating with faculty or use their campus supplied O365 email accounts:

Faculty Center

  • Class Roster: Instructors may contact students individually or as a group using the Notify Students buttons listed at the bottom of each course roster.
    • Waitlist: On the Class Roster page, instructors may contact waitlisted students individually or as a group using the Notify Students buttons listed at the bottom of each waitlist.
  • Grade Roster: Instructors may contact students individually or as a group using the Notify Students buttons listed at the bottom of each course grade roster once the grade rosters appear – near the end of each quarter.

FYI: WarriorLink is the ONLY way to contact waitlisted students.

 

Communicating with Students FAQs

Q: Can students send messages from WarriorLink to their instructors? 

A: No. Students can receive messages in their Student Message Center tile from other college departments like admissions, registration, and financial aid. However, students are unable to send messages from this tile. NOTE: Faculty may send messages to students from the Faculty Center Course Roster page, but these messages are sent to the students’ email account not their WarriorLink account.

Additional Information

FYI: Online tutorials and resources are available to help with employee self-service like managing personal information and time and leave reporting:

 

FYI: Online tutorials and resources are available to help students navigate and use WarriorLink:

 

FYI: If you encounter problems activating your account or other technical issues, contact the IT HelpDesk.

FYI: Additional resources for faculty self service are available at the SBCTC’s WarriorLink Reference Center.