adjunct faculty orientation: academic affairs

Welcome and Introductions

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

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

Campus Leadership

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

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

Administration

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

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)

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

Student Achievement InitiativesDr. Alanka Brown, Director, Academic Readiness

Academic Affairs

• Adjunct Faculty Role and Responsibilities

• A successful faculty = A successful student

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

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)

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)

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

Remember: A successful faculty = A successful student

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

Additional information may be found in the Adjunct Faculty Handbook.

Departmental meetings to follow.

THANK YOU