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FACULTY HANDBOOK 2020-2021 Northwest State Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion or age in its programs or activities. Inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies contact: Katy McKelvey, Director of Human Resources and Leadership Development 419-267-1327 or [email protected] 2 Table of Contents INTRODUCTION TO THE COLLEGE ......................................................................................................... 9-10 CLASSROOM POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Faculty Expectation Checklist ............................................................................................................... 13 Starting Classes (First Class Session) ................................................................................................... 14 Attendance Verification ................................................................................................................... 14-15 Course Syllabus ..................................................................................................................................... 15 Textbooks .............................................................................................................................................. 15 Class Attendance .............................................................................................................................. 15-16 Class Meeting Schedule (Breaks, Exam Week, Guest Lecture) ............................................................ 16 College Sponsored Trips ....................................................................................................................... 17 Add/Drop Form ..................................................................................................................................... 17 Grading Policy (Submitting Mid-term/Final Grades, Grading Scales, Grading Changes) .............. 17-20 Academic Honesty ........................................................................................................................... 20-21 STUDENT SERVICES Admissions Office ................................................................................................................................. 25 Advising Center .................................................................................................................................... 25 Accessibility Services ...................................................................................................................... 25-26 Early Warning System .......................................................................................................................... 26 Business Office ..................................................................................................................................... 26 Career Services ...................................................................................................................................... 26 Counseling Services .............................................................................................................................. 26 Financial Aid ......................................................................................................................................... 27 Library .............................................................................................................................................. 27-28 Registrar ................................................................................................................................................ 28 Student Activities .................................................................................................................................. 28 Student Facilities ................................................................................................................................... 28 Student Organizations ...................................................................................................................... 28-29 Success Center (Accessibility Services, Testing) .................................................................................. 30 DIVISION INFORMATION Classroom & Lab Assignments ............................................................................................................. 33 Email ..................................................................................................................................................... 33 E-Portfolio ............................................................................................................................................. 33 Classroom Supplies & Equipment ........................................................................................................ 34 Discipline Problems .............................................................................................................................. 34 Student Grievance Policy ...................................................................................................................... 34 Mailbox ................................................................................................................................................. 34 Office Hours ..................................................................................................................................... 34-35 Office & Classroom Keys ..................................................................................................................... 35 INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES Equal Opportunity & Non-Discrimination/Anti-Harassment Policy ............................................... 39-41 Sexual Misconduct Policy .............................................................................................................. 42-47 Student Code of Conduct Policy ...................................................................................................... 47-50 Student Code of Conduct Procedures ............................................................................................... 50-51 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ......................................................................... 51 Protection of Human Subjects Research ............................................................................................... 51 Student Internships, Field Experience, and Practicum’s ....................................................................... 52 Academic Grievance Policy & Procedures ...................................................................................... 52-54 3 CAMPUS EMERGENCY AND PUBLIC SAFETY PROCEDURES Emergency Policy and Procedures ........................................................................................................ 57 Inclement Weather Procedures ......................................................................................................... 57-58 Parking .................................................................................................................................................. 58 Quick Alert ............................................................................................................................................ 58 Smoking ................................................................................................................................................ 58 Drug-free Workplace ............................................................................................................................ 58 HUMAN RESOURCES Employment Requirements ................................................................................................................... 61 Conditions of Employment & Load Sheets ........................................................................................... 61 Benefits ................................................................................................................................................. 62 Faculty Absence Reporting ................................................................................................................... 62 Photo ID & Access Cards...................................................................................................................... 62 Payroll Information (Deductions, Pay Rate Schedule, Direct Deposit, W-2 Information) .............. 62-64 Evaluations ............................................................................................................................................ 64 INSTITUTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Bookstore .............................................................................................................................................. 67 Building Hours ...................................................................................................................................... 67 Food Services ........................................................................................................................................ 67 Switchboard .......................................................................................................................................... 67 Teaching & Learning Center (TLC) ...................................................................................................... 67 APPENDIX Course Syllabus Format ..................................................................................................................