Namecoach for Faculty and Staff – Citrus College

In October 2021, a workgroup convened by student services began exploring opportunities to increase and strengthen engagement in anticipation of an increased number of activities and classes returning to campus. Research indicates that students’ sense of belonging directly impacts their academic performance.

Faculty

Citrus College has installed NameCoach in Canvas and for users to access. NameCoach is a tool integrated into Canvas that is designed to support inclusive teaching practices. It allows students and instructors to share the proper pronunciation of their name and indicate their gender pronouns.

Faculty Namecoach Canvas Guide

Utilizing NameCoach helps instructors build better rapport in the classroom, bolstering students’ sense of belonging through proper recognition. In Canvas, a link called “Student Name Recordings” now appears and is ready for use. Our sincere appreciation to Dr. Senya Lubisich for developing the Citrus College Faculty Reference Guide for NameCoach (<3 minute tutorial to help you get started) and our Online Education team who will be broadcasting this resource.

All Staff

Interested in adding the Namecoach pronunciation tool to your email signature? Follow the steps listed in the guide below and access Namecoach in Wingspan.

Adding NameCoach to your Email Signature

Step 1:

Click on your unique link once logged in

Step 2:

Click on Record Your Name

Step 3:

Edit your name recording filling in the prompts.

Use your cell phone number to receive an automated call to easy record your name.

Step 4:

After recording your name, click submit

Step 5:

Scroll down to the highlighted tab: Add NameBadge to your Email signature Choose your preferred icon by using the “copy this button to clipboard” button

Step 6:

Update your signature in Outlook.

Go to: “Settings-Mail-Signature” and paste your icon and format your signature accordingly.

Step 7:

Email yourself a test email to ensure the link is active and you are happy with the recording.