Telephone: 603-524-3207 379 Belmont Road Fax: 603-524-8084 Laconia, NH 03246 New England: 800-357-2992 www.lrcc.edu Table of Contents Welcome to LRCC ............................................................................................................................ 5 General Information .............................................................................................................. 6 College Mission Statement ............................................................................................................. 6 System Mission Statement.............................................................................................................. 6 Academic Philosophy ...................................................................................................................... 6 College Operating Hours ................................................................................................................. 8 Academic Terms .............................................................................................................................. 8 Preparing for the Semester .................................................................................................. 11 Curricula ........................................................................................................................................ 11 Syllabus and Syllabus Template .................................................................................................... 11 Academic Affairs Notice ................................................................................................................ 11 Text Books and Supplemental Materials ...................................................................................... 12 Academic Calendar........................................................................................................................ 12 Canvas ........................................................................................................................................... 12 Class Roster ................................................................................................................................... 13 Contracts and Payroll .................................................................................................................... 13 Grade Books .................................................................................................................................. 14 Library Support .............................................................................................................................. 14 Pick up Supplies ............................................................................................................................. 14 Student Information System ......................................................................................................... 14 Guide to a Smooth Semester ................................................................................................ 16 Assistance ...................................................................................................................................... 16 Academic Department Chairs ....................................................................................................... 16 Copying/Adjunct Office Space ...................................................................................................... 16 Copyright Guidelines ..................................................................................................................... 17 Equipment and Supplies ............................................................................................................... 20 Building Access .............................................................................................................................. 21 Room Access and Assignment ...................................................................................................... 21 LRCC ADJUNCT FACULTY HANDBOOK 2018-2019 Page 2 Campus Security ............................................................................................................................ 22 Class Cancellation Policy ............................................................................................................... 22 LRCC Alerts .................................................................................................................................... 24 Classroom/Lab Safety .................................................................................................................... 24 Field Trips ...................................................................................................................................... 24 Mail Boxes ..................................................................................................................................... 25 Email Accounts .............................................................................................................................. 25 Email through Outlook Web Access .............................................................................................. 26 Parking ........................................................................................................................................... 30 Parking Decals ............................................................................................................................... 30 Smoking Policy .............................................................................................................................. 30 Telephones .................................................................................................................................... 30 Statement on Consensual Relationships ....................................................................................... 30 Starting the Semester .......................................................................................................... 30 Attendance Policy ......................................................................................................................... 30 Class Rosters .................................................................................................................................. 31 Add/Drop Procedures ................................................................................................................... 31 Computer Use Policy ..................................................................................................................... 32 Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ......................................................................... 32 Faculty Evaluation and Summary of Class Observations .............................................................. 33 Services for You and Your Students ...................................................................................... 34 Academic Advisors ........................................................................................................................ 34 Library............................................................................................................................................ 34 Make-Up Exams/Tests .................................................................................................................. 34 Student Status Reports ................................................................................................................. 35 Services for Students with Disabilities .......................................................................................... 35 Teaching, Learning and Career Center .......................................................................................... 35 LRCC ADJUNCT FACULTY HANDBOOK 2018-2019 Page 3 End of the Semester ........................................................................................................... 368 Course Evaluation by Student ....................................................................................................... 36 Final Exams .................................................................................................................................... 36 Final Grades ................................................................................................................................... 36 Incomplete Course Grade Policy ................................................................................................... 37 Final Grade Submission ................................................................................................................. 40 Grade Appeals ............................................................................................................................... 41 Frequently Asked Questions ............................................................................................... 413 Classroom Issues ........................................................................................................................... 41 Student Issues ............................................................................................................................... 42 Faculty Issues ................................................................................................................................ 43 Appendix ............................................................................................................................