Instructor Handbook
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Instructor Handbook Learner Manual Sub-title/Sub-Heading Subject Code (if needed) (Arial 24 pt) Revised June 2015 Revised MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY Continuing Education Page | 2......................................................................................................................................................................... MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY Continuing Education TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME ..................................................................................................................... 4 TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT ........................................................................................... 5 APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTORS ................................................................................. 5 CONTRACT AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES .................................................................. 5 CONTRACTS FOR ‘INDIVIDUALS’ ................................................................................... 5 CONTRACTS FOR ‘COMPANIES’ .................................................................................... 6 RESPONSIBILITIES ........................................................................................................... 7 SUPPORT SERVICES .................................................................................................. 10 PREPARATION OF COURSE MATERIALS .................................................................... 10 PHOTOCOPYING ............................................................................................................ 11 COPYRIGHT .................................................................................................................... 11 LIBRARY .......................................................................................................................... 12 CLASSROOM TECHNOLOGY ........................................................................................ 13 SECURITY ....................................................................................................................... 15 PARKING ......................................................................................................................... 16 FOOD SERVICES ............................................................................................................ 16 BOOKSTORE ................................................................................................................... 16 INSTRUCTOR LOUNGE .................................................................................................. 17 STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................................................................................... 17 POLICIES AND PROCEDURES .................................................................................. 19 POLICY RESOURCES ..................................................................................................... 19 NON-ACADEMIC MISCONDUCT .................................................................................... 19 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION AND PROTECTION OF PRIVACY ACT (FOIP) ............ 20 AUDIT STUDENT POLICY ............................................................................................... 20 RULES AND REGULATIONS GOVERNING THE CONDUCT AND SUPERVISION OF EXAMINATIONS .............................................................................................................. 22 MANAGEMENT OF STUDENT GRADES ........................................................................ 23 MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR COURSE SYLLABI ................................................... 25 CLASSROOMS ................................................................................................................ 26 CLASSROOM ETIQUETTE ............................................................................................. 26 EMERGENCIES ON CAMPUS ........................................................................................ 27 EMERGENCY EVACUATION PROCEDURES ................................................................ 27 ADMINISTRATIVE TIPS .................................................................................................. 29 STUDENT RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ............................................................... 30 INSTRUCTOR DEVELOPMENT .................................................................................. 33 THE ADULT EDUCATOR SEMINAR SERIES ................................................................. 33 ABOUT MOUNT ROYAL .............................................................................................. 36 MOUNT ROYAL HISTORY .............................................................................................. 36 MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY TODAY ........................................................................... 38 ........................................................................................................................................................................ Page | 3 MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY Continuing Education WELCOME TO THE FACULTY OF CONTINUING EDUCATION AND EXTENSION Welcome to the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension at Mount Royal University, where we have been offering innovative programming to learners of all ages since 1948. Technology always has driven change in our society, from the industrial revolution to today’s knowledge economy and globalization. The rapid pace of technological and social change has led to a growing need for lifelong learning in order to remain competitive, contribute meaningfully to society and enjoy a rewarding life. At Mount Royal Continuing Education, we offer practical, engaging and flexible programming across all sectors in business, industry, health care, social services and education. We provide learners with top quality learning opportunities in the classroom, online, in the workplace and throughout communities. Continuing Education works in concert with credit programming at Mount Royal University to create programs that complement a wide range of learning paths. For instance, some extension certificates may be recognized for course credit in degree programs. I want to thank you for sharing your expertise with our learners to help them on their lifelong learning journey. Charles F. Webber, PhD Dean Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension Thank you for working with the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension at Mount Royal University. We wish you success in your teaching experience and your continuing professional development. From the Staff, Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension Page | 4......................................................................................................................................................................... MOUNT ROYAL UNIVERSITY Continuing Education TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT APPOINTMENT OF INSTRUCTORS As an instructor in Continuing Education you are appointed on a part-time basis for the length of the instructional contract. Instructors are approved by the Dean of the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension on the recommendation of a Program Director/Manager. Contracts are binding when signed by the Dean and course enrolments reach a set minimum. Terms of employment are governed by Mount Royal University’s policy for Continuing Education instructors. If you have been contracted as an “individual”, you receive Employment Insurance and Canada Pension Plan benefits. The rate of pay is inclusive of statutory holidays. If you have been contracted as a “company”, you receive no benefits, but Mount Royal University pays five percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) on contracts where applicable. CONTRACT AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES CONTRACTS FOR ‘INDIVIDUALS’ All instructors are paid by direct deposit to their banks. Mount Royal University’s financial system does not allow for any exceptions. Please submit a void cheque or statement from your bank, provide a copy of your Social Insurance card to your Program Coordinator and complete the Individual Instructor/Contractor Commencement form provided by your Program Coordinator in order to establish you as an instructor with Mount Royal University. When you receive your contract, check the information for accuracy. If the information is correct, sign and return the original copy to the attention of your Program Coordinator in the Faculty of Continuing Education and Extension. Returning the contract promptly facilitates timely processing. Instructional contracts are paid bi-monthly, on the fifteenth and three days before the last day of the month. Please note that if your course start date is close to a pay day, there may be a delay in your first payment. Your pay statements are web based as are Benefit Statements and T4s. To access your pay statement you will need to log on to the MyMRU website. Please ensure that you have activated your MyMRU account. If not, follow the instructions on the main Web page. You can also access this website from your home or any Internet ready computer: www.MyMRU.ca. Once you are in the MyMRU website, you should then: - click on Employee Resources tab - click on Pay Information You can view any current or prior pay statement, depending on the pay period that you choose. Please note that contract information is activated one to two days before your teaching assignment begins, and at that time, you can access the information on MyMRU. .......................................................................................................................................................................