1. Department of English, Communication, and Reading
Welcome to LSCC
Department of English, Communication, and Reading
Danielle Reites, Chair

2. Agenda WHERE ON THE LSCC WEB? Dates, Schedules, Catalog
Syllabi, Assignments
Student Attendance Records, Grade Submission
Grading, Handouts, Textbooks, & eLumen
Support Services, Duplication
Classroom Management
Transcripts
Faculty Attendance, Absentee Process
Safety, Security
Salary Distribution
Student Rating of Instruction
FICA Update

3. Where?
- One-stop Shopping… well, almost

4. Faculty & Staff Resources
From the home page:
Faculty & Staff
General and Staff Resources
Calendars
Academic & registration Calendars
Fall 2012 Final Exam Calendar

5. More Resources under Catalog is online See Faculty & Staff to
Access
Must use Outlook Web Access
Off-campus:

6. Edit and Post to Websites
Quick Links
Distance Learning
Faculty and Staff Support
How to Set Up Your Faculty Webpage

7. Department Liaisons
Department Chair or Full-time faculty member (see liaison list for your contact):
Answers content, or procedural questions
Assists in resolving academic issues
Advises on appropriate testing, grading, and academic standards

8. Syllabi SACS Compliant - Use templates
Include Assignments – Course Calendar
Electronic copies to both:
Dr. Sligh’s Administrative Assistant (Donna Glover:
Department Chairperson:
Post on Faculty Website
Distribute hard copy at first class meeting or introduce website version.

9. LOIS USE: XID + 6-digit date of birth Summary Class List
Current Enrollment - Updated every 24-hours
Initial Attendance – Occurs immediately after Drop-Add period – VERY IMPORTANT!
Final Grades:
TUESDAY, December 4:00 p.m.

10. Student Attendance Records, Grade Submission - LOIS
LOIS on LSCC Homepage
Sign-on: USER ID = XID + DOB X
Tab = “Faculty Services”
Term
CRN
Then choose option
Summary Class List
Initial Attendance
Final Grades

11. Grading, Handouts, Textbooks
Grading: No plus/minus system
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 69 – 60%
F = 59 
Handouts
Limited duplicating budget, please make every effort to post on faculty website
me if you forget code
Textbooks
same text required for all sections of the same course
selected by the department’s full-time faculty

12. Grades – eLumen Sign-on: LSCC Email address WITHOUT the @lscc.edu
Most current password
eLumen assessments are a vital part of the documentation of outcomes and competencies used for SACS Accreditation
Assessment of “final essay” – largest research-based course project.
Deadline: Need to be completed near or at the end of each semester.

13. Classroom Management Keep Attendance Records
Attendance policy is according to individual instructor
Initial Attendance Verification due 2nd week of classes
Any “Ds” or “Fs” as final grades require posting the last date of attendance.
Faculty are expected to meet with the class during the full class period.
Breaks are at individual faculty discretion.
Most classrooms are equipped with basic technology. If you are in a computer lab, do not leave the room unattended or unlocked. Do NOT lock the doors of any other classroom.

14. Student Attendance
Faculty must establish a class attendance policy and include this policy, in writing, in their course syllabi (DBOT Rule 3.05, Procedure 3-05). In addition, faculty must take class attendance records and store them for one year in the event of financial aid audits of students. Attendance information may be requested periodically by the Financial Aid Office to confirm attendance of students receiving some forms of financial aid. Faculty must keep accurate and up-to-date records of class attendance for each course taught. Students who receive an "F" grade and whose attendance cannot be documented, will be required to repay the excess federal assistance that they receive.

15. Student Communication
Office Hours:
Adjuncts are not required to hold office hours.
Suggestion: Allow some time at the end of class.
Use LSCC
Legality issues
During the regular business week, try to respond to students (AND any administrative requests) within 24-hours.
Post class materials and assignment schedules on faculty website.
Send a “heads-up” to your chairperson if “tension is brewing” or “cc” if anticipating any issues.

16. Transcripts & Professional Development
Sealed transcripts are required for all faculty positions.
18 graduate credit hours within the discipline are required to teach discipline-specific courses.

17. Sick/Personal Leave
Plan ahead, if possible. LSCC Learning Center will keep a lesson plan on file for emergency use for any of your classes.
Learning Center: For an anticipated absence, arrange coverage with the Learning Center or schedule a library orientation or plan for an “outside assignment.”
“Trade” coverage with another instructor.
ALWAYS try to connect with an actual person if possible when you call in.

18. Sick/Personal Leave
Emergency/Sick: Call – talk with a PERSON – Do not just
Leesburg
Dean’s office faculty admin assistant Julia Rogers:
SOUTH LAKE:
Kim Kidd:
Administrative support in the main reception area:
They will hang a sign, call students with enough advance notice, and make copies of any assignments you’d like to leave
Upon return, complete course coverage form and send to Department Chairperson:
Acquire forms from Website or Dept. Chair

19. Safety & Security Emergencies:
From campus phone: – FIRST, then notify campus security (number posted on door.)
Leesburg:
Sumter:
South Lake:
On-campus issues (locked out of classroom, would like escort to car, etc.) – campus security
Use common sense – when in doubt, call security.

20. Computers & Copiers
Please report equipment that is down using a work order or an to
IT (also may want in your phone):
There will be a tech on duty until 7:00 each M-R evening.
South Lake: or
Leesburg: ext. 7121
If not an urgent problem or after hours, send an to HelpDesk, if possible.

21. Parking Decals
Leesburg: Julia Rogers (in Teaching and Learning Bldg., Dean’s Office)
South Lake: security office
Sumter campus: at the front desk 8:00 am – 7:00 pm

22. Emergency Contact Information
the following information is to your Department Chair
Updated phone number
Emergency contact
Department Chair’s Cell: (please add to your cell phone)
Can use for questions, emergencies, etc.

23. Salary Distribution Adjunct Pay per Credit Hour
Adjuncts will be paid according to the degree level of the instructor.
Associate’s Degree $427
Bachelor’s Degree $495
Master’s Degree $541
Doctorate Degree $584
Salary Distribution:
Teaching 3 Credits and/or less than 6 Credits = Payment is made at end of semester
Teaching 6 credits or more = If you wish 50% mid-term payment, please indicate on the lower left corner of your Instructional Schedule prior to returning it to Dr. Sligh’s office; otherwise payment will be made at the end of the semester for all credits taught.

24. Keeping Student Work
Any work not returned to students should be kept for at least one year. In the event of grade contest or other student issue, you may be asked to present the work and comment on it.

25. Rating of Instruction Student Evaluation
End of each semester – forms & directions will be placed in faculty mailbox.
Faculty members must NOT be present in the room.
Select a student to administer and deliver to office listed on the front of the envelope.
Results are available in the Dean’s office in the following semester. Please make an appt. with Julia Rogers re. this if you do not see the results.
Department Chairperson/Lead Faculty
Random or scheduled
Criteria/form may be reviewed on the Intranet/Webpage.

26. FICA Update
LSCC has adopted a qualified retirement plan for part-time, seasonal, or temporary/adjunct employees who are not covered by the Florida State Retirement System.
The FICA Alternative Plan provided by Bencor Administrative Services
Questions may be directed to HR:
Joyce Brautcheck
Tom Flood

27. FAQs Where is my mailbox?
Leesburg – in the Faculty lounge in the Lecture Hall Building
South Lake – off the Faculty Lounge in the back of the first floor of Building 2
Sumter – inside the main office area
If you teach on more than one campus, you will have a mailbox on each one.
PLEASE check and empty your mailbox at least once per week.

28. FAQs How are grades communicated to students?
You may provide grade information to students in class (being careful to protect student privacy).
Final grades are visible to individual students in LOIS after the conclusion of the semester.
You may NEVER post grades in any way in which personally identifiable information is disclosed.
FERPA: You may NEVER communicate grades to students via , even if the student initiates the contact.

29. FAQs
Will I be observed by a faculty member or the department chair, and will I have opportunities to grow and develop as an instructor?
You will be observed by a full-time faculty member (who may or may not be your liaison). Keep watch for an requesting possible dates for an observation.
This is an opportunity to celebrate and document the things that you are doing well and to receive suggestions for improving efficiency and/or effectiveness.
You may also request an observation at any time if you think that would be helpful to you.

30. Questions ? Contact your Department Chairor
Call: Danielle Reites’ office or cell