Faculty Handbook 2019 - 2020 Instructional Calendar
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Academic Calendar FALL SEMESTER 2019: AUGUST 19 – DECEMBER 18, 2019 August 19 First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. August 30 Last day to add semester-length classes. Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, health and parking fee refunds. Last day account credited if dropping classes. No refunds or credits after this date for semester-length classes. August 31 – September 2 Labor Day – NO CLASSES September 6 Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry September 20 Last day to declare Pass/NoPass (P/NP) grading option for semester-length classes. (Formerly called CR/N) October 31 At 12 Noon - Last day to apply for Fall 2019 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement November 9- 11 Veterans Day – NO CLASSES November 22-28 Last day to drop semester-length classes with a "W" (withdrawal) December 1 Thanksgiving Holiday – NO CLASSES December 12-18 Final Exam Week for Fall 2019 SPRING SEMESTER 2020: JANUARY 6 – MAY 14, 2020 January 6 First day of semester-length traditional classes. First day of late registration. January 17 Last day to add semester-length classes. Last day to drop a class and apply for enrollment, health and parking fee refunds. Last day account credited if dropping classes. January 18 - 20 Martin Luther King Jr. Day – NO CLASSES January 24 Last day to drop semester-length classes without a transcript entry February 7 Last day to declare P/NP (formerly CR/N) grading option for semester-length classes February 14 - 17 Presidents Day Holiday – NO CLASSES March 6 At 12 Noon - Last day to apply for Spring 2020 Associate Degree or Certificate of Achievement March 19 - 20 Self-assigned Flex days – NO CLASSES April 4 - 5 Saturday/Sunday Classes Held April 6 - 12 Spring Break – NO CLASSES April 17 Last day to drop semester-length classes with a “W” May 8 - 14 Final Exam Week for Spring 2020 May 14 GRADUATION SUMMER INTERSESSION 2020 Oxnard College typically offers classes in the summer that meet any- where from four to eight weeks with classes starting in May, June, and July. The goal is to maximize offerings at times most helpful for all students, including returning students, graduating high school seniors and students home for the summer from four-year colleges. The summer Schedule of Classes is available online at www.OxnardCollege.edu/schedule. Page 1 Faculty Handbook 2019 - 2020 Instructional Calendar Oxnard College Page 2 Campus Map Building KEY Student Services Building Administration Building AA Administration Annex & Associated Division Office – Campus Police - First Floor Student Government (ASG) Student Services, Transfer Center - First Floor AT Automotive Technologies Admissions & Records Administration – CDC Child Development Center Assessment Center Second Floor CH Condor Hall Counseling (President, Vice President, DH Dental Hygiene Educational Assistance Center Foundation, Reception) LA Liberal Arts Building Financial Aid LS Letters & Science Building Health Center LLRC Library / Learning Resource Center Welcome Center/ Information M&O Maintenance & Operations & Outreach & Recruitment Warehouse Student Business Office CalWORKs MC McNish Gallery NH North Hall EOPS Veterans Center OE Occupational Education Building & Bookstore/Copy Center PAB Performing Arts Building (Theaters) PE Physical Education (Gym) Page 3 Faculty Handbook 2019 - 2020 Table of Contents ACADEMIC CALENDAR ............................................... 1 Field Trips & Alternate Class Sites ............................ 30 INSTRUCTIONAL CALENDAR ....................................... 2 Grading System ......................................................... 30 CAMPUS MAP ............................................................... 3 Guest Speakers .......................................................... 32 TABLE OF CONTENTS ................................................... 4 Keys .............................................................................. 32 DEPARTMENT CHAIR LISTING....................................... 5 Lost, Stolen or Damaged Property ......................... 33 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ................................. 6 To File a Claim ............................................................ 33 MISSION STATEMENT ..................................................... 7 Reimbursement Policy .............................................. 33 Values Statement ........................................................ 7 Office Hours ................................................................ 33 College Goals ............................................................... 7 Prevention of Sexual Harassment for ORGANIZATION & MANAGEMENT ............................ 8 Students, Faculty & Staff .......................................... 34 Ventura County Community College District ......... 8 Professional Conduct................................................ 35 Oxnard College ........................................................... 8 Professional Development Days ............................. 35 Management Responsibilities & Job Descriptions . 8 Smoking Policy ........................................................... 35 COLLEGE COMMITTEES ............................................... 9 Student Conduct & Discipline ................................. 36 Administrative Committees ........................................ 9 Substitute Procedures ............................................... 37 College Committees ................................................... 9 Teaching Controversial Subjects ............................ 37 Participatory Governance Committees .................. 9 Textbook Adoption ................................................... 37 Standing Committees ................................................. 9 Transportation ............................................................ 38 Ad-hoc Committees .................................................... 9 Travel ........................................................................... 39 SENATES ........................................................................ 10 Employee Travel & Meeting Expenses ................... 39 UNIONS......................................................................... 11 FACULTY RESOURCES ................................................ 43 FACULTY CODE OF ETHICS ........................................ 13 Educational Assistance Center............................... 43 INSTRUCTORS ............................................................... 14 Electronic Communication ..................................... 43 General Responsibilities of Instructors..................... 14 Faculty Resource Center ......................................... 43 Instructor Specific Duties........................................... 14 Oxnard College Foundation ................................... 46 COUNSELORS .............................................................. 15 Library Learning Resources Center ........................ 46 General Responsibilities of Counselors .................. 15 Mail & Messenger Service ........................................ 46 Counselor Specific Duties ......................................... 15 Maintenance & Operations .................................... 47 DEPARTMENT CHAIRS ................................................. 16 Professional Development ....................................... 47 Department Chair General Responsibilities .......... 16 Reproduction of Materials ....................................... 47 Department Chair Specific Duties .......................... 16 Telephone & Voice Mail Service ............................ 47 FULL-TIME CERTIFICATED EMPLOYEES ...................... 17 MY VCCCD 2019-2020 .............................................. 49 FACULTY POLICIES ...................................................... 22 Admissions and Records Office Welcome ........... 50 Absence from Duty ................................................... 22 FERPA at a Glance .................................................... 51 Academic Freedom .................................................. 22 Faculty Preparation–Prior to First Class Meeting .. 53 Animals on Campus .................................................. 23 Steps to Print Multiple Class Rosters with ............... 53 Attendance Reporting & Accounting ................... 23 Add Authorization Codes ........................................ 53 Oxnard College Distance Education Drop Policy24 Census Reporting ...................................................... 54 Business Tools .............................................................. 24 Reporting Early Alert in Starfish ................................ 56 Children on Campus ................................................. 24 Posting Grades & Positive Attendance Hours ...... 60 Computer & Network Use ........................................ 25 General Information on Grading Course Syllabus .......................................................... 26 Practices & Procedures ............................................ 61 Curriculum Development & Evaluation ................. 26 Hints for Successful Online Grading ....................... 62 Distance Education ................................................... 27 Registration Code Definitions: ................................. 63 Policy Guidelines & Regular Effective Contact .... 27 Canvas – Distance Education Courses ................. 65 Frequency & Timeliness of Interactions .................. 27 eLumen – Student Learning