2018—2019 Adjunct Faculty Manual 2 Table of Contents Introduction Program and Discipline Offerings........................................................................................................................................... 5 Roster of Instructional Administrators .................................................................................................................................... 6 Roster of Administrative Professionals ................................................................................................................................... 6 Organizational Structure ......................................................................................................................................................... 6 Wytheville Community College Mission Statement ............................................................................................................... 6 Wytheville Community College Statement of Values ............................................................................................................ 6 Wytheville Community College Vision Statement ................................................................................................................. 8 Educational Programs ............................................................................................................................................................. 8 Adjunct Faculty Adjunct (Part-Time) Faculty’s Job Responsibilities ............................................................................................................... 10 Adjunct Faculty Personnel Files ............................................................................................................................................. 10 Reference and Background Check .......................................................................................................................................... 10 Substitute Instructors ............................................................................................................................................................... 11 Office Hours ............................................................................................................................................................................ 11 Evaluation of Instruction ......................................................................................................................................................... 11 Course Syllabus ...................................................................................................................................................................... 11 Appointment of Adjunct Faculty ............................................................................................................................................ 12 Voluntary Benefit Options for Adjunct Faculty ...................................................................................................................... 12 Promotion of Adjunct Faculty ................................................................................................................................................. 13 Promotion ........................................................................................................................................................................ 13 Salary Increments ............................................................................................................................................................. 13 Pay Schedule .................................................................................................................................................................... 13 Faculty and Employee Handbooks................................................................................................................................... 13 Adjunct Faculty Integration ............................................................................................................................................. 14 Part-time Instructor Checklist ................................................................................................................................................. 15 Information Checklist ............................................................................................................................................................. 16 Grading Grading System ....................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Grade Reports ......................................................................................................................................................................... 19 SAILS ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 19 Academic Alert ....................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Incomplete Grade .................................................................................................................................................................... 20 Non-Attendance Policy ........................................................................................................................................................... 20 Instructor Initiated Withdrawal Policy .................................................................................................................................... 20 VCCS Withdrawal Policy ....................................................................................................................................................... 20 Class Attendance and “F” and “U” Grades for Non-Attendance ............................................................................................ 21 Posting Grades by Faculty....................................................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Records .................................................................................................................................................................. 21 Classroom Class Meeting .......................................................................................................................................................................... 21 Textbooks ................................................................................................................................................................................ 22 Class Admission ...................................................................................................................................................................... 22 Support Services Faculty Library Services ......................................................................................................................................................... 23 On Campus ...................................................................................................................................................................... 23 Regional Sites .................................................................................................................................................................. 23 Instructional Technology ........................................................................................................................................................ 23 Computer Services ........................................................................................................................................................... 23 Course Publicity ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................................................................................ 24 Policy for Accident or Illness .................................................................................................................................................. 25 Management of Psychological Crises and Behavioral Disturbances ...................................................................................... 26 Weapons Policy....................................................................................................................................................................... 27 Logistics Parking Regulations – Main Campus ...................................................................................................................................... 29 Emergencies ............................................................................................................................................................................ 29 3 Table of Contents Inclement Weather ........................................................................................................................................................... 29 Use of Tobacco Products ................................................................................................................................................ 29 Where to Find