Faculty Orientation
The orientation of faculty will be administered by the Division Chair, Program Director or Program Coordinator. This program includes an in-depth review of the Employee Handbook with discussions centering on the course syllabus, outline, and textbooks; grades, grade reporting, and grade books; official count day certified rosters; Early Alert System; class load; policies; attendance policy; make-up and final examinations; End of Semester Course Reviews, special accommodations, access to students; instructor substitutes and absentee policy; salaries and pay periods; evaluations; Privacy Act; emergency conditions; grievance procedures; and library, counseling, and PASS department services. Faculty will also be required to complete required training in the Learning Management System utilized by the institution prior to being assigned to teach online courses.
The following materials will be supplied or made accessible on-line to all new instructors: Policy Manual, Employee Handbook, General Catalog, Student Handbook, Distance Learning Manual, Library Handbook, VC Class Schedule, course syllabi, course textbook and grade book.