New Adjunct Orientation

1. New Adjunct Orientation Aug 11, 2011

2. Department Chair Office Bldg. 2 Room 156 • Department Chairs • Dr. Xiaodi Chen (x 5269) • Mr. Steve Johnson (x 5247) • Dr. Sasan Kermani (x 5169) • Ms. Karyn Ott (x5206) • Ms. Cindy Puckett (x5283) • Department Chair Secretaries • Ms. Lynne Bumsted (x 5245) bumstedL@brevardcc.edu • Ms. Lindy Young (x 5199) youngL@brevardcc.edu

3. Identification Badge • Obtain the ID Form from Department Chair(DC) Office • Take the Form to Security for picture taking • Security will put the badge in your mailbox • Take the badge to the Library for your library number • Always wear badge when on campus • Good for discounts

4. Parking • Pick up a parking application form (index card) from Security (Bldg 1, Main Lobby) • Fill out the form and return it to Security. • Security will issue you a parking decal. • Put the decal on your left rear bumper or rear window. • Adjunct faculty can park in faculty parking or student parking spots. • Please do not park in guest parking and handicapped parking.

5. Human Resources requirements • Must have original transcripts on file in Cocoa. • Must have completed the Sexual Harassment Online Training. • Must have completed application on file in Cocoa. • Must be credentialed based on SACS requirements.

6. Compensation • Adjunct faculty compensation rates: Bachelor’s degree $480/credit hr. Master’s degree $535/credit hr. Doctorate degree $600/credit hr. • Your DC will submit contracts of your assignment to payroll and you will start receiving checks about 2-3 weeks after the start of the term.

7. Missed Classes • Arrange for a qualified substitute. • Notify the DC’s office of the arrangements – your pay will be reduced and your substitute will be paid by the college (they must be BCC employees) • In case of emergency – call the DC’s office (ext. 5245 or 5199) and/or the information desk.

8. Work Schedule • You will find a faculty work schedule form in your packet. (It will also be sent to your outlook account in electronic form) Fill it out, initial and return it to the DC’s office for approval by your first week of class. • Make sure you include ½ hour per week of advisement time for each class you are teaching.

9. Advisement Time • You are required to provide ½ hour per week per class advisement time. • Please note your advisement hours on your faculty schedule. • You may split this up into 15 minutes before and after class. • The best place to conduct advisement is in the classroom – if it is available. • If not available – use the Learning Lab (1-234) or library(2-232).

10. Adjunct Work Rooms • Building 1, Room 111 • Building 2, Room 226F • Access code – 2510 • Scantron machine, telephone, computers, and scanner are available for your use.

11. Performance Evaluation • Student Evaluations – every class, every term, will be conducted online. Contact your DC for more information. • Classroom Observations – at least once per year. DC or their designee will contact you before the observation.

12. ANGEL Training You must complete ANGEL training in order to have a course companion site. Contact Academic Technology for training schedule.

13. BANNER Reporting Requirements • You must complete the required Banner reporting. You will be reminded by email when there is a required reporting date. • Failure to complete reporting requirements may be grounds for dismissal.

14. BANNER Reporting Requirements • Attendance – 4 times during the term • Early Alert – 1 time, not mandatory • Final Grades • Tutorial available in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook

15. Electronic Communication • Use your BCC Outlook account. • Check BCC Outlook emails often. • You may also communicate with students through course companion site ANGEL • Students have an Imail (or Titan mail) account. • Tutorial to remote log in available in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook

16. Final Exams • Must be given during the time established by the college-wide exam schedule. • Prep class final exams are usually given the first three days of final exam week to allow time for grading and are standardized exams. • Check with your DC for exact dates of the final exams for prep classes.

17. Supplies • Office and classroom supplies can be obtained from the DC’s office (Bldg. 2 Rm. 156). • Limited supplies are available in the adjunct workrooms.

18. Textbooks and other teaching materials • Obtain textbooks/teaching materials from your DC’s Office. • Check the bookstore prior to start of class. Relay any discrepancies to the DC’s Office. • If there are materials available from the publisher that you would like – request them through DC’s Office – not directly from the publisher.

19. Room Changes • DO NOT move your class without checking with the DC’s office. • All room changes must be handled through the DC’s office.

20. Printing / Copying • Bulk printing needs will be met through College Printing Service in Cocoa. Forms are available in the adjunct workrooms and the DC’s office. Allow several days. • The account code for bulk printing and for copiers will be provided by your DC. • On site copiers are available in: • Building 1, Room 111 • Building 2, Room 156 • Building 2, Room 226F (accessed through the Faculty Staff Lounge)

21. Mailboxes – Building 1, Room 111 • Check your mailbox every time you are on campus. • Phone messages from the information desk will be placed in your mailbox.

22. Multimedia Room Usage • Training on usage of MM rooms is provided by staff in Academic Technology. Contact the Helpdesk (433-7600) for this information. • Keys to multimedia (MM) rooms are obtained through the DC’s office. • You will be issued a student account and PW for the MM room computers.

23. Other Forms • Incomplete Grade Form • Criteria for incomplete grades is in the Faculty Handbook • This is submitted electronically in Banner Web when final grades are due. • Grade Change Form • Form is in the DC’s workroom. • This form is also available electronically from Knowledge Tree on the BCC website.

24. Other Important things in the Handbook • Important dates – See Packet • No Food or Drink policy • Emergencies • Grading Policies • Withdrawal Policies • Support Services • Grade Appeals • FERPA

25. Technology Support Services • College-Wide Help Desk 433 – 7600 • Academic Technology • Dayla Nolis (x5280) • Cherylan Bacheller (x7506) • On-Campus Data Services • Andy Ward (x 5665) • Carlos Sanchez (x 5277)

26. Important Phone Extensions433- • Lynne Bumsted (secretary) 5245 • Lindy Young (secretary) 5199 • Dr. Xiaodi Chen (DC) 5269 • Mr. Steve Johnson (DC) 5247 • Dr. Sasan Kermani (DC) 5169 • Ms. Karyn Ott (DC) 5206 • Ms. Cindy Puckett (DC) 5283 • Information Desk 5181/5182 • Media 5282 • Security 5286 • Library 5260 • Admissions 5175 • Wellness Center 5299