Adjunct Faculty Orientation Handbook
Northland Community and Technical College
Contents
Page 1
Handbook Overview
Welcome
College Mission Statement
College Vision Statement
Page 2
Index
Page 3
Contact Information
Page 4
College Resources & Links
College Overview
Faculty and Student Resources
Human Resources
Policies Referenced in Handbook
Page 5
Academic Information - Table of Contents
Page 6
Important Dates
Academic Calendar
Final Exam Schedule
Page 7
Course Syllabus & Required Text/s
What is a Course Syllabus
Common Course Outline vs. Course Syllabus
Creating Your Course Syllabus
Required Text/s
Academic Standards/ Academic Honesty
Class Attendance
Final Exams
Page 8
Class Rosters/ No Shows/ Withdrawals
First-Day Attendance Rosters
Class Adds and Drops
Fifth Day Attendance Roster
Official Class Roster
Last Date of Attendance Reporting
Withdrawal From a Class
Final Class Roster
Page 9
Grading
Academic Grading Scale
Posting Grades
Grade of "Incomplete"
Submission of Final Grades
Grade Changes
Grade Appeals
Grade Books
Page 10
Classroom Procedures
Classroom Assignment/ Meeting Times
First Day of Class
Code of Conduct
Early Alert Process
Student Evaluation of Courses
Page 11
Student Rights and Services
Student Handbook
Confidentiality
Counseling Services
Learning Services/ Tutoring
Students with Disabilities
Example Syllabus Statement regarding Support Services:
Page 12
General Information - Table of Contents
Page 13
Day-to-Day Operations
Absence – Faculty
Bookstore
Business Cards
Cost Center Code
Office Assistance
Office Hours
Faculty ID Cards
Library
Personal Property on Campus
Supplies and Equipment
Page 14
Building and Equipment Use
Office Assignment
Keys
Parking
Smoking
State-Owned Vehicle
Telephones
Use of College Property
Page 15
Mail and Electronic Communication
Campus/ US Mail
Email and the NCTC Computer System
Virtual Office
Page 16
Information Technology
Technology Training
Desire2Learn
Page 17
Health, Safety, and Security
Campus Closing due to Weather or Other Emergency
Notification of Cancellation or Closing
Other Emergency Conditions
Campus Security
Children on Campus
Safety
On-the-Job Injuries
Incident Reports
Page 18
Employment Information
Employee ID Number
Pay Day
Accessing Your Pay Stub Information
Direct Deposit
Business Expense Reimbursement
Professional Development
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