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San Antonio CollegeFaculty Handbook2018-2019PREFACEThis document has been compiled by the Faculty Handbook Committee of San Antonio College (SAC),with input from the SAC Faculty Senate. Policies, procedures and guidelines have been included insummary form in this book. Complete Alamo Colleges District policies and guidelines are online policies--procedures/Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term “faculty” in this handbook refers to all full-time, adjunct,and continuing education faculty members, including Department Chairs. The term “instructor” is usedgenerically to refer to all faculty without regard to rank.Disclaimers: All policies and procedures are subject to change. This document does not supersedeestablished or future district/college policies or procedures. Faculty requesting more information orclarification about a policy or procedure in this document should contact either the appropriateDepartment Chair or Vice President of Academic Success at San Antonio College.Most references to course time frames are based on a 16-week semester. Please see the importantsemester dates sent out by the Office of the Vice Chancellor of Academic Success for appropriateadjustments to part of term.The Alamo Colleges District, and its affiliated colleges, does not discriminate on the basis of race,religion, color, national origin, sex, age, or disability with respect to access, employment programs, orservices. Inquiries or complaints concerning these matters should be brought to the attention of the AlamoColleges District Director of Diversity and Equity, Title IX Coordinator, Human Resources Department,201 W. Sheridan, Bldg. AA, San Antonio, Texas 78204 or at 210-485-0216.1
Preface . 1Section 1:College Organization.7History . 7Accreditation .7Mission of the Alamo Community College District.8Mission of San Antonio College .8Vision.8Values . 8Strategic Priorities of San Antonio College.8Academic Leadership Contact Information. 9-11College/District Administration Organizational Chart.11President’s Office Organizational Chart . 12Academic Success Organization Chart. 13Student Success Division Organizational Chart.14College Services Division Organizational Chart.15Section 2: Instructional Responsibilities and Resources1. Preparing for Semester.162. Faculty IDs.16Keys .16Building Access .163. New Employee Network Account.164. Direct Deposit .165. Office Hours.16Offices and Mailboxes .17Parking .17Instructional Supplies.17Copier Use.18Textbooks. 18Guidelines for Selection of Instructional Materials .186. Course Set Up.22Academic Calendar .227. Course Syllabi and Vita .22Course Syllabi Elements.22Curriculum Vitae Elements . 22Student Learning Outcomes.238. Attendance .24Tardy Policy .24Distance Education Policy .24Field Trips .24Guest Speakers.24Inclement Weather .24Student Drop Procedures.25Enrollment Management and Drop/Add Period.252
9. Beginning of Semester Items: Pre-Census. 25Class Attendance.25Reinstatement Process.26Early Alert.2610. Post-Census .26Course Rosters .26Midterm Grades .27Student Surveys.2711. Closing out the Semester .28End of Semester Responsibilities . 28Incomplete Grades .28In-Progress Grades.2912. Leaving the Institution .2913. Departure from the Institution.29Instructional Policies . 29Academic Integrity Policy.29FERPA .29Academic Grievance Policy .30Classroom Management.30Student Drop Procedures.3014. Administrative Discipline Process .3115. Student Resources . 31Veteran’s Affairs.31disability Support Services.32Advising and Counseling Center .32Advising . 32Transfer and Career Center (TRAC).33Counseling . 33Online Advising . 33Community Partnerships.33Assessment (Testing) Center . 33Services for Women and Non-Traditional Students. 3416. General Resource.34Student Learning Resource Center (SLAC).34Library.36Writing Center.37Student Life.38Alamo Colleges’ Police Department.39Facility Safety and Repairs .39Bookstore .3917. Instructional Technology. 39Office of Technology Services.40Technical Support . 40Telephone Support . 40Service Request System-Footprints . 40ACES Portal and Email . 40Instructional Technology Services.4018. OTS Service Center.41Instructional Innovation Center.4119. Student Mega Lab . 41E-Clips . 413
Canvas (Learning Management System) . 41eLumen. 42System Downtime and Security Alerts . 42Security Awareness. 42Computer/Phone Request/Moves.42Software Licensing.42Appropriate Use of Information Technology Resources Policy .42Distance Learning and SAC Online.42Internet-Based Courses . 43Hybrid Courses . 43Section 3: Faculty Administrative Responsibilities1. Absence Procedure for Faculty. 43Substitute Policy.442. College and District Service . 44Committee Assignments.453. Professional Development . 45Murguia Learning Institute.45Instructional Innovation Center . 45District Tuition Reimbursement Program.46SAC 100 Coupon. 46Bob & Mary Zeigler Adjunct Professional Development Fund.46El exito Adjunct Award for Teaching Excellence.46Section 4: Employment Policies1. Employee Qualifications and Agreements . 46Equal Employment Opportunity Policy . 46Faculty Qualifications . 47SAC FT Faculty Hiring Process . 47Faculty Work Week . 48Agreements & Workload: Adjunct Faculty.48Agreements & Workload: Full-time Faculty.49Agreements & Workload: Librarians and Counselors .492. Compensation, Benefits and Leave .49Compensation. 49Adjunct Faculty.49Full-Time Faculty.49Payment Schedules.50Benefits (Full-Time Faculty Only) . 50Insurance (for employee only/no cost to employee) . 50Insurance (employees may but) . 50Travel .50Holidays.51Retirement .51Department Administration.51Chair .51Program4
Coordinator.51ChairElection.513. Chair ReleaseTime.524. D. Policies andProcedures.52Academic Freedom andResponsibility. 52Class Size.52Course Cancellations.53Drug Free Workplace Policy .53Intellectual Property . 53Grievance Procedures.54Title IX.54More Information on Title IX . 55Harassment.Prevention.55Sexual Harassment of OtherEmployees. 56Standard Care. 56Sexual Harassment of Students.56Human Subject Review . 56Use of College Material . 57Section 5: Faculty EvaluationOverview . 58Elements of Faculty Performance Evaluation . 59Peer Evaluations.60Annual Self Evaluation . 60Annual Written Performance Evaluation . 61Section 6: Faculty Promotion and RankPromotion. 61Rank: Initial Placement .61Rank: Promotion . 61Evaluation Criteria . 62Quality of Teaching. 62Service. 62Professional Growth and Development . 62Annual Evaluations.62Responsibilities of the Faculty Member .62Responsibilities of the Department Promotion Committee.63Responsibility of the Chairperson or Supervisor . 63Responsibilities of the Dean/Director (if applicable).63Responsibilities of the Vice President of Academic Success.63Presidential Review and Board Action.63Promotion Appeals.64Demotion. 645
Section 7: TenureOverview . 64Responsibilities of the Faculty Member .65Responsibilities of the Department Tenure Committee . 66Responsibilities of the Department Chairperson/Supervisor.66Responsibilities of the Dean.66Responsibilities of the Vice President.66Presidential Review and Board Action.67Section 8: Faculty GovernanceFaculty Senate . 67Adjunct Faculty Senate. 67APPENDIX (added at a later date)San Antonio College Participatory Governance Structure.The College Council .Strategic Quality Enhancement Team.Unit Review Committee.Curriculum Review Committee .Student Success Council.San Antonio College Elected Organizations.Faculty Senate .Adjunct Faculty Council .Chairs Council.Staff Council .SAC Executive Team.SAC Academic Departments .SAC Student Success Departments.6
SECTION 1: COLLEGE ORGANIZATIONHISTORYSan Antonio College was established as University Junior College in September 1925, under the auspicesof the University of Texas. The following year control of the college was transferred to the San AntonioIndepe
Unless specifically stated otherwise, the term "faculty" in this handbook refers to all full-time, adjunct, and continuing education faculty members, including Department Chairs. The term "instructor" is used
