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Page 1: Adjunct Faculty Orientation: Academic Affairs
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Welcome and Introductions

Dr. Lourdes Oroza, Campus PresidentDr. Alicia Giovinazzo, Dean of Academic Affairs

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Human ResourcesMs. Cindy J. Lau-Evans, EOP Manager

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Campus Leadership

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Student ServicesDr. Vicky Owles, Dean of Students

• Code of Student Conduct and Students Rights and Responsibilities

• Types of problems (disciplinary, cheating, disruptive, etc.)

• Single Stop

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Administrative Services Mr. Brian A. Stokes, Sr. Director of Campus

Administration

• Decals and IDs• Emergency procedures• Facilities Upkeep (e.g. broken/dirty furniture)

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Mr. Floyd E. Pittman, Campus CIO

• Classroom equipment– Description of Technology Support – 153 multimedia classrooms

• Help desk number:How can the help desk help you?

– 305-237-2620 (select option 2)

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Learning ResourcesMr. Erick Dominicis, Campus Director

Description of Educational ResourcesWhat instructional, educational, and support services can Learning Resources provide?•Description of Facilities, Collections, and Holdings•Hours of operation•Types of services

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Student Achievement InitiativesDr. Alanka Brown, Director, Academic Readiness

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Academic Affairs

• Adjunct Faculty Role and Responsibilities

• A successful faculty = A successful student

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Adjunct Faculty Role and Responsibilities

• Sign Acknowledgement Form and verify payment distribution• Attend Department Meetings• Submit a copy of the course syllabus to department head by deadline

and distribute approved copy to students during 1st class• Meet classes as scheduled

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Adjunct Faculty Role and Responsibilities

• Administer Student Feedback Surveys in accordance with College policies and departmental guidelines• Review and confirm attendance rolls by established deadlines as required• Maintain accurate attendance records in compliance with departmental /

institutional guidelines (e.g. Last date of attendance)

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Adjunct Faculty Role and Responsibilities

• Comply with online textbook certification process• Enter final grades online by departmental deadline and submit all class

records at end of term(e.g. attendance, grade book, Incomplete Grade contracts)

• Consistently meet office hours as scheduled(i.e. 1 hour/wk. per 3-credit course)

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Adjunct Faculty Role and Responsibilities

• Notify department of tardiness or absences and submit lesson plans; cooperate to secure substitute coverage

• Ensure the accuracy of grade reporting• Provide feedback on grades and student progress• Embrace coaching and mentoring activities• Remain active in campus and student life activities

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Remember: A successful faculty = A successful student

The best grade appeal in an institution is the one that never happens.

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Additional information may be found in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.

Departmental meetings to follow.

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THANK YOU