Welcome to Southern Crescent Technical College - New Employee Orientation

1. Welcome! NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION Part Time Faculty and Staff Southern Crescent Technical College

2. Who Are We • One of the largest technical colleges in Georgia • Established July 2010 from the merger of: • Flint River Technical College (FRTC); and • Griffin Technical College (GTC) • Combined student population of over • 6,500 credit students Southern Crescent Technical College

3. Who Are We • Serve the workforce and community needs of the over 500,000 citizens • Serve eight counties of the South Atlanta region including Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, and Upson counties. • Serve an additional 3,500 students per quarter in Adult Education and Continuing Education programs • Offer nearly 200 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs to provide the trained workforce needed to help stimulate Georgia’s community and economic growth and development. Southern Crescent Technical College

4. Where are we • Two main campus locations • Griffin Campus • Flint River Campus - Thomaston • Four center locations • Butts County Center - Jackson • Henry County Center - McDonough • Jasper County Center – Monticello • Fayette County Center - Fayetteville Southern Crescent Technical College

5. Our Mission Southern Crescent Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is an institution of higher education that delivers relevant technical education at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels and workforce training programsvia traditional and distance learning formats that promote lifelong learning and impact economic development in the west central Georgia region that spans south of Atlanta and north of Macon. Southern Crescent Technical College

6. Our Vision Southern Crescent Technical College is structured through ongoing assessment and strategic planning to emerge as the preeminent technical college that develops students to become globally work-ready employees through the unification of focused instruction, access to industry-relevant technology and facilities, and a culture of engagement, communication, and support. Southern Crescent Technical College

7. Our core values Southern Crescent Technical College is guided by the practice of the following core values: • Academic Excellence • Student Success • Integrity Southern Crescent Technical College

8. Who’s in the SCTC Family Welcome to Southern Crescent Technical College! We are excited about our future, and we are honored that you are a part of it! Our faculty and staff are committed to providing the highest quality services and instruction to our students. From adult education classes to continuing education courses, from technical certificate programs to degree programs – Southern Crescent Technical College offers the state-of-the-art training needed to succeed in today’s global market. We offer traditional classroom learning as well as many opportunities for distance learning and on-line classes. We take great pride in providing technical education to the citizens of Georgia. Sincerely, Dr. Alvetta P. Thomas - President Southern Crescent Technical College

9. Who’s in the SCTC Family Our Senior Team Executive Vice President, Economic Development Dr. Mark Andrews Vice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Dawn Hodges Vice President, Administrative Services Miriam Caslin Vice President, Institutional Advancement Barbara Jo Cook Vice President, Student Affairs Dr. Xenia Johns Southern Crescent Technical College

10. Who is in the SCTC Family TYPES OF EMPLOYEES • Full Time faculty and staff • Adjunct faculty, Lab Assistants and Part Time staff • Federal Work Study Student employees Southern Crescent Technical College

11. Employment Documents Southern Crescent Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The College utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of all individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007. The following are an example of the documents which must be collected: • Government Issued Identification (Drivers Licenses, Passport, etc.) • Social Security Card, Employment Authorization Card, Voters Registration Card, • U.S Military card, Birth Certificate • SCTC also collects the following documents: • Official Transcripts • Copy of Licensure Southern Crescent Technical College

12. Getting Started... • View and print out your paycheck stub • Review and update your personal information • Review your pay and compensation history • Review and update tax withholding information • Update your direct deposit and other deduction or contribution information NOTE - If you change your direct deposit routing or account number, you will receive a paper check for that month and direct deposited the subsequent months. Southern Crescent Technical College

13. Getting Started… • To log on to www.team.georgia.gov • Click on “View My Paycheck” • Type in User ID and Password, if you already know it. If you don’t know your user ID, contact Human Resources • Use your Social Security (without dashes) # for initial Password. • You will then be prompted to create a new Password • Create new Security Questions (if you have not done so) • Click on “Employee Self Service” located on the left side of the screen Southern Crescent Technical College

14. Getting Started … • Initial pay checks are NOT direct deposit • Paychecks can be picked up from Human Resources on pay date • Timesheets must be received by the 16th of each month • Delay in receiving time sheets in Human Resources will result in a delay in processing your paycheck • Problems and/or questions regarding your pay check Contact Vickie Brezee at Vickie.brezee@sctech.edu or call 770-229-3074 Southern Crescent Technical College

15. Adjunct Faculty, LaboratoryAssistants and Part-Time Staff • Submit a signed Letter of Authorization defining courses taught each term (Adjunct Faculty and Lab Assistants) • Work up to 29 hours per week only • Must participate in Georgia Defined Contribution Plan • May participate in Peach State Reserves Deferred Compensation Southern Crescent Technical College

16. Adjunct Faculty, LaboratoryAssistants and Part-Time Staff • May be paid in the following manner: • Pay based upon hours worked • Monthly pay request must be submitted by 16th of each month • Late submission of pay request will be paid on next month pay cycle • Pay based upon lump sum of equal monthly payments (Adjunct Faculty only) • Paid last business day of each month through direct deposit Southern Crescent Technical College

17. BENEFITS AND SERVICES www.apcu.com www.georgiaunitedcu.org www.southernonline.org Peach State Reserves Deferred Compensation www.myGApsr.ingplans.com Employee Assistance Program www.espyr.com or 855-584-3588 Southern Crescent Technical College

18. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Performance Evaluations • SCTC annually reviews and rates the quality and quantity of work performed by all full time employees. • Discussions of performance goals and improvements are also performed. • Annual performance evaluations are usually held between May and June of each fiscal year between the employee and his/her immediate supervisor. • Faculty members are also periodically evaluated, in part, through student evaluations. • Staff development plans are also required. Southern Crescent Technical College

19. COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS • SCTC uses School Cast to send out phone/text/email • to alert staff/faculty and students in emergencies. • Go to www.sctech.edu website • Select Employees & Stakeholders • Select Resources • Go to SchoolCast • Update your contact information using your email username and password. Your email username is the name that is before the @sctech.edu. For example, if your email address is john.user@sctech.edu, then your username would be john.user. • User accounts are created weekly to capture any new employees. • Your account is disabled upon your separation from the College. Southern Crescent Technical College

20. COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS • SCTC also uses a Voice Over I.P. system to alert the campus community of an emergency. • The VOIP system utilizes horns and the campus phone system to send out the emergency message, • SO PLEASE DO NOT LOWER THE VOLUME OR MUTE THE PHONES. Southern Crescent Technical College

21. COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS All information pertaining to the College is provided via the www.sctech.edu website and/or your @sctech.edu email!! Documents and forms can be found at www.sctech.edu Click Employees & Shareholders Go to Quick Links Click TigerNet Do not utilize personal emails to communicate College business Please check your @sctech.edu email accounts often Southern Crescent Technical College

22. safety and security Identification badges must be worn at all times. All vehicles must have an employee parking decal clearly visible at all times. To request a parking decal: • Go to: www.sctech.edu website • Select: Police/Emergency (bottom of webpage) • Select: Parking • Select: Parking Permit Request Southern Crescent Technical College

23. Safety and security • Campus Carry/Active Shooter Presentation • Ken Troisi, Chief • Southern Crescent Technical College Police Department Southern Crescent Technical College

24. SAFETY AND SECURITY Immediately report any injuries incurred on the job: • To the Campus Police • To your supervisor • To the Human Resources Office • Follow procedures on your Amerisys Emergency Care Card • You will need to fill out a report • You will be asked for the names of any witnesses to your injury Emergency with serious injuries, seek treatment first!!!! Southern Crescent Technical College

25. SAFETY AND SECURITY If a student becomes ill or is injured in your presence/ under your supervision: For All Medical Emergencies: • Contact Campus Police or Dial 9-911 • Campus Police will prepare a report and forward the information to the appropriate authorities. Remain with student until assistance arrives! Southern Crescent Technical College

26. SAFETY AND SECURITY After the student receives medical attention: • Student Activity Fee provides insurance coverage for medical attention required due to injuries or sudden illness requiring emergency response which occur while student is engaged in College activities. • Refer student to the Business Office as soon as possible to file insurance claim. Southern Crescent Technical College

27. SAFETY AND SECURITY Additional Contact information for Campus Police • Campus Police Dispatch 770-467-4491 • Call Griffin Campus Police 770-883-6032 • Call Butts Center Police 678-603-6918 • Call Henry Center Police 770-603-5609 • Call Jasper Center Police 678-603-5948 • Call Flint River Campus Police 678-603-5979 REMAIN WITH STUDENT UNTIL ASSISTANCE ARRIVES!! Southern Crescent Technical College

28. SAFETY AND SECURITY Contact Campus Police to initiate a report for ALL incidents that occur on campus, no matter the circumstances. They are the repository for all incidents occurring on our campuses and centers. Southern Crescent Technical College

29. Campus ConDucT Southern Crescent Technical College is a ….. • Safety Sensitive campus • Drug free campus • Litter free campus • Smoking is permitted in designated areas only Southern Crescent Technical College

30. Campus conductFood and Beverages No food or drink is allowed in classrooms, laboratories, hallways, or in the library. Southern Crescent Technical College

31. Campus Conductdress code Faculty and staff shall maintain a professional appearance, while representing SCTC, whether on or off campus. We encourage students to dress in a manner acceptable in the workplace they hope to enter upon graduation. Please help our students understand what is appropriate! Southern Crescent Technical College

32. Campus Conduct Political Activities Federal and State laws place certain restrictions on political activities of employees. An employee who wishes to engage in political activity, other than to express his/her opinion privately and to vote, should review the laws and rules of the state. Fund Raising/Raffles Students and student clubs may sell items at SCTC for the purpose of raising money provided they have submitted a prior request and received approval from the Vice President of Student Affairs or his/her designee. The soliciting of funds by employees and/or the conducting of a raffle is prohibited unless approved by the President. Southern Crescent Technical College

33. Campus conductharassment Harassment of any kind will NOT be tolerated! • One person’s kidding -- is another person’s harassment. • Faculty, staff and students are expected to conduct themselves in ways that cannot be misinterpreted as harassment. • If you observe or experience harassment: • Put a stop to it, if you can!! • If you need assistance, report it to Human Resources. Southern Crescent Technical College

34. Campus conductworkplace Violence SCTC is committed to providing all employees, students, volunteers, visitors, vendors and contractors a safe and secure workplace and/or academic setting free of intimidating, threatening, or violent behavior. Any violent act or threatening or disruptive behavior, language, or communication in any form (including phone, fax, or email, text, social media, or written communication) shall not be tolerated. Southern Crescent Technical College

35. Campus conductworkplace violence Any one who believes that he/she has been subject to workplace violence should report the matter to Human Resources. Any one who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to, and including termination. Southern Crescent Technical College

36. CAMPUS CONDUCTBehavioral intervention team • The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is dedicated to a proactive, coordinated and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavioral threats to safety and well being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. • The BIT Team typically meets monthly or as needed. It conducts business by four means: • Preliminary response meetings • Regular team meetings • Critical incident response meetings • Case management meetings Southern Crescent Technical College

37. CAMPUS CONDUCTBehavioral intervention team • Anyone can make a referral to the BIT TEAM! • You can do so by the following means: • On-line referral • Verbal Referral • Anonymous Referral • Types of Behaviors that should be referred to BIT • Anger problems, fascination with weapons, stalking, interest in previous shooting situations, paranoia, violence and cruelty, acting out, mental health history related to dangerousness, unusual interest in police, military, terrorist activities and materials, violence and cruelty, strangeness and aberrant behavior, victim/martyr self-concept. Non-compliance of disciplinary matters, violent fantasy content Southern Crescent Technical College

38. CAMPUS CONDUCTBehavioral intervention team • BIT Team Members • Dr. Xenia Johns, Vice President of Student Affairs • Cherryl Burks, Director of Student Support Services – Chair • Ken Troisi, SCTC Chief of Police • Sharon Hill, Director of Human Resources • Toni Doaty, Assistant Director of Student Support Services/Special Populations • Liz Jester, Director of Tutoring and Mentoring • Dr. Jasper Foust, Director of Enrollment Services • Joel Bishop, Student Activities Coordinator • Teresa Brooks, Special Services/Disability Coordinator • Mary Jackson, Special Services/Disability Coordinator Southern Crescent Technical College

39. CAMPUS CONDUCT Violence against Women Act • The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has partnered with EverFi to help students, faculty, and staff members address critical life skills such as alcohol abuse prevention and sexual assault prevention.  • As part of our prevention program for faculty and staff, and in compliance with the Violence Against Women Act, Southern Crescent Technical College is requiringeach faculty and staff member to complete Haven for Faculty and Staff. • This online education will provide critical education on sexual harassment, connect employees with support resources, discuss factors that contribute to sexual and relationship violence, and educate employees to become leaders in prevention. • This training is required under VAWA, and therefore is mandatory for all employees.  The training is currently available and must be completed within 30 days of this orientation session  Southern Crescent Technical College

40. Campus conductaccessibility training • The Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) has developed a planto bring information and communication technology (ICT) into compliance with recently updated federal accessibility requirements.  • Effective January 18, 2018, all public facing content and internal agency business including websites, blog posts, social media sites, email, and course content should comply with the established guidelines. • All public facing content and internal agency business including websites, blog posts, social media sites, email, and course content should comply with the established guidelines.  • This presentation is mandatory viewing for all faculty and staff at TCSG and the affiliated colleges.  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RFWIsbzA_s8 Southern Crescent Technical College

41. Campus conductScheduled classes Instructors Faculty members must meet their classes on the scheduled days and for the scheduled amount of time each session. If an emergency causes you to be late or absent and you cannot reach your department chair: Contact your Dean for Academic Affairs, or the “ON CALL” Dean Southern Crescent Technical College

42. Campus conducte-mail and internet use All information created, stored or transmitted by College computers or networks is subject to monitoring for compliance with applicable laws and policies. Specifically prohibited: • using for personal commercial activities • accessing obscene material • any abusive or destructive activity Southern Crescent Technical College

43. Campus conductStudent Privacy – FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects privacy of education records: • NO education records will be released to anyone, except certain organizations stipulated by FERPA, without the written consent of student • Safeguard student social security numbers • Do NOT give out student contact information • Student directory Information can be released without consent • Inquiries should be referred to the Registrar’s Office. Southern Crescent Technical College

44. Positive Discipline • Positive Discipline is designed and used to emphasize an employee’s responsibility and accountability for his/her own behavior and actions within the workplace. • Positive Discipline addresses problems in such general areas as performance, conduct, behavior, attendance, and safety. • Key aspects include recognizing and encouraging good performance, correcting performance problems through coaching and counseling, building commitment to high work standards and safe work practices Southern Crescent Technical College

45. Positive Discipline • Managers and/or Supervisors are responsible for communicating college rules, practices, and expectations consistently. • This policy is not to be considered an explicit or implied contract between the College and any employee or group of employees. • The College reserves the right to adapt, modify, or abandon this and or any other policy at any time for any reason, with or without advance notice to any employee. Southern Crescent Technical College

46. Severe or Inclement Weathercampus/center Closings • The President or her designee may allow for a campus and/or center closure if severe weather conditions exist. • If weather conditions warrant a closing of a campus and/or center, late opening, or early closing of a campus and/or center, employees directly affected by such conditions will be excused from duty without loss of pay or use of leave. • Employees on a regular day off or otherwise not affected when their office or work place is closed because of severe weather conditions will not receive additional time off or other considerations because of closing. Southern Crescent Technical College

47. Severe or Inclement Weathercampus/center Closing Campus/Center closings will be posted on the college’s website at www.sctech.edu and/or provided through the college’s SchoolCast system. Closings information will also be provided through the following media outlets: • Atlanta - TV - WSB Channel 2 • Atlanta – TV - WXIA Channel 11 • Macon – TV - WMAZ Channel 13 • Macon - WIBB Radio – 97.9 FM • Griffin - WKEU Radio – 88.9 FM • Griffin - WEKS Radio – 92.5 FM Southern Crescent Technical College

48. Campus ResourcesCampus Intranet – Tigernet • The following resources can be found at www.sctech.edu • Click Employees & Stakeholders Campus News and Events Academic Calendar Campus Telephone Numbers Web E-mail access Maintenance/Custodial/ Requests Emergency Information Information Technology Requests • Go to Quick Links then Click TigerNet Employee Handbook Student Handbook and Catalog Adjunct Faculty Manual Faculty Handbook Southern Crescent Technical College

49. Welcome to the team Should you have any questions please contact Human Resources: Director of Human Resources Sharon K. Hill at sharon.hill@sctech.eduor 770-229-3454 – Griffin Campus Human Resources Coordinator Beth Ogletree at beth.ogletree@sctech.edu or 770-229-3456 - Griffin Campus Payroll Coordinator Vickie Brezee at vickie.brezee@sctech.eduor 770-229-3074 – Griffin Campus • Human Resources Technician • Teresa Keel at teresa.keel@sctech.eduor 770-412-5738 – Griffin Campus Southern Crescent Technical College

50. New Employee Orientation Acknowledgement form I acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the policies and procedures provided in the Employee Orientation presentation. I also agree to read the Employee Handbook that is located at www.sctech.edu in the employee portal, Tigernet. If I have any questions regarding any policy and/or procedures I will contact my immediate manager or Human Resources. Print Name: _____________________________________ Signature: ___________________________________Date:________________________________ Southern Crescent Technical College