1 P a G E PREFACE This Document Has Been Compiled by the Faculty Handbook Committee of San Antonio College (SAC), with Input from the SAC Faculty Senate
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1 P a g e PREFACE This document has been compiled by the Faculty Handbook Committee of San Antonio College (SAC), with input from the SAC Faculty Senate. Policies, procedures and guidelines have been included in summary form in this book. Complete Alamo Colleges District policies and guidelines are online at http://www.alamo.edu/district/policies/ Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term “faculty” in this handbook refers to all full-time, adjunct, and continuing education faculty members, including Department Chairs. The term “instructor” is used generically to refer to all faculty without regard to rank. Disclaimers: All policies and procedures are subject to change. This document does not supersede established or future district/college policies or procedures. Faculty requesting more information or clarification about a policy or procedure in this document should contact either the appropriate Department Chair or Vice President of Academic Success at San Antonio College. Most references to course time frames are based on a 16 week semester. Please see the important semester dates sent out by the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Success for appropriate adjustments to part of term. The Alamo Colleges District, and its affiliated colleges, does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs, or services. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of the Alamo Colleges District Director of Diversity and Equity, Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources Department, 201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. AA, San Antonio, Texas 78204 or at 210-485-0216. 2 P a g e Preface ................................................................................................................. 2 Section 1: College Organization ................................................................................................................. 8 History ........................................................................................................................................................... 8 Accreditation ................................................................................................................................................. 9 Mission of the Alamo Community College District .................................................................................... 10 Mission of San Antonio College ................................................................................................................. 10 Vision .............................................................................................................................................. 10 Values ......................................................................................................................... 10 Strategic Goals of San Antonio College ...................................................................................................... 10 Academic Leadership Contact Information ..................................................................................................... 11 College/District Administration Organizational Chart ................................................................................ 13 President’s Office Organizational Chart ..................................................................................................... 14 Arts and Science Division Organizational Chart ......................................................................................... 15 Professional and Technical Education Division Organizational Chart ......................................... 16 Student Success Division Organizational Chart .......................................................................................... 17 College Services Division Organizational Chart......................................................................................... 18 Section 2: Instructional Responsibilities and Resources A. Preparing for the Semester.................................................................................................................... 19 Faculty IDs ..................................................................................................................................... 19 Keys ............................................................................................................................................... 19 Building Access ............................................................................................................................. 19 New Employee Network Account.................................................................................................. 19 Direct Deposit ................................................................................................................................ 19 Office Hours ................................................................................................................................... 19 Offices and Mailboxes ................................................................................................................... 20 Parking ........................................................................................................................................... 20 Instructional Supplies ..................................................................................................................... 20 Copier Use ...................................................................................................................................... 21 Textbooks ....................................................................................................................................... 21 Guidelines for Selection of Instructional Materials ………………………………………………21 B. Course Set-Up ....................................................................................................................................... 25 Academic Calendar ……………………………………………………………………………….25 Course Syllabi and Vita ................................................................................................................. 25 Course Syllabi Elements .......................................................................................................... 25 Curriculum Vitae Elements ..................................................................................................... 25 Student Learning Outcomes ........................................................................................................... 26 Attendance ..................................................................................................................................... 26 Tardy Policy ................................................................................................................................... 26 Distance Education Policy ............................................................................................................. 26 Field Trips ...................................................................................................................................... 27 Guest Speakers ............................................................................................................................... 27 Inclement Weather ......................................................................................................................... 27 Student Drop Procedures................................................................................................................ 27 Enrollment Management and Drop/Add Period ............................................................................. 27 C. Beginning of Semester Items: Pre-Census ........................................................................................... 28 3 P a g e Class Attendance ............................................................................................................................ 28 Reinstatement Process .................................................................................................................... 28 Early Alert ...................................................................................................................................... 28 D. Post-Census .......................................................................................................................................... 29 Course Rosters ............................................................................................................................... 29 Midterm Grades ............................................................................................................................. 29 Class Climate Surveys.................................................................................................................... 29 E. Closing out the Semester ...................................................................................................................... 30 End of Semester Responsibilities .............................................................................................. 30 Incomplete Grades ......................................................................................................................... 30 In-Progress Grades ......................................................................................................................... 30 F. Leaving the Institution .........................................................................................................................