Part-Time Curriculum Faculty Handbook

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Purpose and Applicability
B. The Open Door Philosophy
C. Mission Statement
D. Equal Opportunity
E. Academic Freedom
F. Sexual Harassment
G. Americans With Disabilities
H. Professional Integrity and Ethical Practices
I. Roster of Key Personnel
II. POLICY GUIDELINES AND GENERAL INFORMATION
    A. The Employment Process
    B. The Contract
    C. The Program Coordinator
    D. Mailboxes
    E. Clerical Assistance
    F. Inclement Weather
    G. Textbooks
    H. Bookstore
    I. Instructor Availability
    J. Fully Use Scheduled Class Time
    K. Instructor Absences
    L. Course Syllabus and Content
    M. The First Class Session
    N. Classroom Procedures
    O. Class Roster
    P. Curriculum Attendance Sheet
    Q. Submission of Grades
    R. Student Retention – How to spot an "At Risk" Student
    S. Instructor Evaluation
III. STUDENT POLICIES
A. Attendance Policy
B. Class Membership
C. Withdrawal policy
D. Official Absences
E. Absence From Exams
F. Readmission
G. Guidance and Counseling
H. Counseling Procedure
I.  Scholastic Standards and Grading System
J.  Auditing Courses
K. Proficiency Examinations
L. Incomplete Grade
M. Removal of an Incomplete Grade
N. Change of Grades
O. Children on Campus


IV. LEARNING RESOURCES CENTER

    1. Faculty and Staff Circulation
    2. Reserve books and Materials
    3. Interlibrary Loan
    4. Bibliographic Service
    1. Audiovisual Equipment
    1. Requests for Equipment
    2. Operation of Equipment
    3. Requests for Audiovisual Equipment
APPENDIX

Administrative Withdrawal Form

Notice of Requirements for Removal of an Incomplete

Removal of Incomplete

Retention Alert Form

Instructor Self Evaluation

Teaching Adults

Student Evaluation of Instructor and Course

Dear Part-Time Curriculum Faculty Member:

Welcome to Edgecombe Community College. The College strives to create and maintain a good public image through a program of quality instruction. As an instructor and employee of Edgecombe Community College, you represent the College to the students and to the community at large. Your actions, words, and competence are a reflection on not only yourself but Edgecombe Community College as well.

We have developed this manual for the information and guidance of those individuals employed as part-time faculty members. The manual covers a broad range of topics that will assist you to be an effective ECC faculty member.

This manual is to be used in conjunction with the school catalog. If you do not have a copy of the catalog, contact the Evening Coordinator. A thorough understanding of this manual and the catalog will make your job much easier.

Part-time faculty members perform a vital service to the College and the community by sharing their academic training and work experience with students in the classroom. The College’s success and reputation depend on you. We urge you to give us your suggestions for improving instruction, courses and operations. You are an important part of the college team.

Should you have questions that are not covered in the handbook, please contact your department head or one of us. The College Employee Handbook can be found in its entirety in the document section of the College’s Homepage on the Internet at http://www.edgecombe.cc.nc.us. You may access it from any computer on campus or from your home on your own computer.

Sincerely,

Kristi Snuggs
Vice President of Instruction
 

Lynn Cale
Associate Vice President of Instruction
 

Charles Beck                                                Ron Bourgoin
Evening Coordinator - Tarboro                Evening Coordinator - Rocky Mount