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HANDBOOK FOR FACULTY &ASSOCIATE FACULTYFall 2014Updated August 21, 2014(To conserve paper, this document is set up for double sided printing.)Prepared by:Teaching and LearningCollin College Higher Education Center3452 Spur 399McKinney, TX 75069972.758.3875
Collin CollegeHandbook for Faculty & Associate FacultyCONTENTSINTRODUCTION TO COLLIN COLLEGE . 1Mission . 1Philosophy. 1Core Values . 1Accreditation . 1COLLEGE DISTRICT AND DEGREES. 2Shared Governance at Collin College. 22014-2015 Academic Calendar. 2Fall 2014 . 2Spring 2015. 2Maymester 2015. 3Summer 2015 . 3Campus Locations and Hours . 4Enrollment . 4Degrees and Certificates . 4Foundation. 5Organization Chart . 5COURSE DEVELOPMENT . 6Class Schedules . 6Curriculum Development/Curriculum Advisory Board . 6Learning Communities . 6Institutional Effectiveness and Assessment of Learning . 6Syllabi and CVs . 6Syllabus Template and Checklist . 8What Should a Syllabus Include? . 8Generic Course Syllabus Checklist . 8Instructional Materials . 9Copyright Policy . 9Textbooks . 10Course Records . 11Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 11Communication . 11Class Contact Hours/Length of Class . 12Offices and Office Hours . 12Instruction Offices . 12Support Services . 13Mail Services . 13Faculty e-Mail and Computer Access . 13COURSE MANAGEMENT . 14Adds, Drops, Withdrawals and Lateral Changes . 14Adding a Class . 14Dropping or Withdrawing from Class . 14Lateral Changes . 14e-Mail Correspondence with Students . 14Field Trips . 15Student Attendance . 15Student Conduct and Discipline . 16Fall 2014i
Collin CollegeHandbook for Faculty & Associate FacultyDean of Student Development Offices. 16“Student Code of Conduct” . 16Academic Ethics/Scholastic Dishonesty . 17Classroom Discipline/Disruptive Behavior . 17Procedures to Initiate Disciplinary Action . 18Student Appeals . 19Certification of Rosters/Census Date . 19Procedures . 20Additional Information . 22COURSE COMPLETION . 24End-of-Semester Check Out . 24Final Exams . 24Grades . 24Grade Appeals . 25Incomplete Contract and Change of Grade . 25DUAL CREDIT . 27Dual Credit Guidelines . 27Collin College Contacts for Dual Credit . 28AUXILIARY / SUPPORT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES. 29Academic Advising . 29Admissions and Records Office (ARO) . 29ACCESS Program . 29Bookstore . 30Budgets . 30Center for Advanced Study of Mathematics and Natural Sciences (CASMNS) . 30Center for Scholarly and Civic Engagement (CSCE) . 30Copying . 31Copy Center Services . 31CougarWeb. 31Counseling Services . 32Cultivating Scholars . 32Distance Learning Teaching . 33eCollin Learning Centers (eLCs) . 33Emerging Scholars. 33Employee I.D. Cards . 34Equipment Inventory . 34Facilities-Reserving. 34Financial Aid. 34Fitness Center. 35Food Service . 35Honors Institute . 35ID Cards. 35Learning Communities . 36Library. 36Library computer workstations. 37Lost and Found . 37Math Labs . 37Maximizing Academic Progress Program (MAPP) . 38Media Services . 38Online Student Support . 38Purchasing . 38iiFall 2014
Collin CollegeHandbook for Faculty & Associate FacultyScience Den . 38Service Learning . 38SOBI (Strategies of Behavioral Intervention) . 39Student Leadership Academy (SLA) . 39Student Organizations . 39Supplies . 40Testing Center . 40Textbooks, Laboratory Manuals and Software . 40Tutoring Program . 41Vehicles . 41Weekend College. 41Wellness Program . 41Writing Center . 41EMERGENCY RESOURCES . 43Collin College Police . 43How to Contact Collin College Police. 43Reporting a Crime, Requesting Assistance or Reporting Loss/Damage on CampusProperty or Door Alarms. 43Door Alarms . 43Emergency Procedures . 44Medical Emergency . 44Severe Weather Emergency . 44Fire Alarms . 44Criminal Activity . 44Threats . 44Evacuation . 45Emergency Notification--CougarAlert System . 45Inclement Weather . 45Student Concerns. 45HUMAN RESOURCES . 47Attendance/Absence Procedures . 47Benefits for Associate Faculty . 48General Contact Information for Associate Faculty. 48Insurance Benefits . 48Eligibility . 48Enrollment . 49Premiums . 49Loss of Coverage. 50Links and Contact Information . 50Faculty Complaint Process . 50Faculty Contracts/Renewals/Multi-Year Contracts. 50Faculty Credentials. 51Faculty Load . 51Faculty Search Guidelines . 51Honoraria and Expenses. 51Intellectual Property Rights . 51Job descriptions . 52Local Travel. 52Non-school Employment . 52Payroll . 53Performance Evaluation . 53Fall 2014iii
Collin CollegeHandbook for Faculty & Associate FacultyFull-Time Faculty Performance Evaluations . 53Associate Faculty Performance Evaluations . 53Components . 53Professional Development . 54Additional Professional Development Opportunities . 55Professional Leave and Travel . 55Professional Leave and Travel Funding . 56Sabbatical Leave . 56Study Grant . 57Teaching Load . 57TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES . 58Help . 58Information Technology. 58Blackboard Collaborate. 58Faronics Deep Freeze. 59Techsmith Camtasia . 59TurnItIn.com . 59Respondus . 59Virtual Office . 59CAMPUS DIRECTORIES . 61Quick Reference . 61Science Labs. 64Podium Phones. 65Department Chairs and Program Directors . 65ivFall 2014
Collin CollegeHandbook for Faculty & Associate FacultyINTRODUCTION TO COLLIN COLLEGEMISSIONCollin County Community College District is a student and community-centered institutioncommitted to developing skills, strengthening character, and challenging the intellect.PHILOSOPHYThrough its campuses, centers, and programs, Collin County Community College Districtfulfills its statutory charge to provide: Academic courses in the arts and sciences to transfer to senior institutions. Technical programs, leading to associate degrees or certificates, designed todevelop marketable skills and promote economic development. Continuing adult education programs for academic, professional, occupational,and cultural enhancement. Developmental education and literacy programs designed to improve the basicskills of students. A program of student development services and learning resources designed toassist individuals in achieving their educational and career goals. Workforce, economic, and community development initiatives designed to meetlocal and statewide needs.CORE VALUESCollin College has a passion for: LearningService and InvolvementCreativity and InnovationAcademic ExcellenceDignity and RespectIntegrityACCREDITATIONCollin County Community College District is accredited by the Southern Association ofColleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award associate degrees andcertificates. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur,Georgia 30033-4097 or call 404.679.4500 for questions about the accreditation ofCollin County Community College District. Note: The Commission is to be contacted only ifthere is evidence that appears to support the institution’s significant non-compliance witha requirement or standard.Fall 20141
Collin CollegeHandbook for Faculty & Associate FacultyCOLLEGE DISTRICT AND DEGREESSHARED GOVERNANCE AT COLLIN COLLEGEOver the past 25 years, Collin College faculty, administrators and staff have joinedtogether in a collaborative process of shared governance to translate the Board ofTrustee’s vision and strategic goals into a working plan of action. Through thiscollaborative process, much has been accomplished, as is evidenced by the success ofour students and the development and maintenance of our beautiful campuses. Tocontinue meeting the needs of the thousands of students who will be entering Collin inthe coming months and years, it is essential that Collin employees actively participate inplanning and other strategic initiatives by providing input in their areas of specialexpertise through committees, councils, task forces and other organizational andgovernance structures. For expanded information regarding shared governance, edGovernanceCollin.pdf.2014-2015 ACADEMIC CALENDARFall 2014August 15, 2014All College Day (Campuses Closed)August 18, 2014Associate Faculty Meeting – CPCAugust 19, 2014Associate Faculty Meeting – PRCAugust 20, 2014Associate Faculty Meeting – SCCAugust 25, 2014Fall classes beginSeptember 1, 2014Labor Day Holiday (Campuses Closed)September 8, 2014Fall Census DaySeptember 19, 2014Plano Balloon Festival-SCC closes @ 3:00 p.m.September 20-21, 2014 Plano Balloon Festival-SCC campus ClosedOctober 17, 2014Fall Last day to WithdrawNovember 26-30, 2014Thanksgiving Holiday (Campuses Closed)December 8-14, 2014Fall Final Exam WeekDecember 15, 2014Grades due on Banner by 11:00 PMDecember 24-January 4Winter Break (Campuses Closed)Spring 20152January 8, 2015All College Planning Work Session (All Campuses Closed @ 11:30PM)January 19, 2015MLK Holiday (Campuses Closed except for Community Activities)January 20, 2015Spring Classes BeginFebruary 2, 2015Spring Census DateFall 2014
Collin CollegeHandbook for Faculty & Associate FacultyMarch 9-13, 2015Spring Break (No Classes)March 14-15, 2015Spring Break (Campuses Closed)March 20, 2015Spring Last Day to WithdrawApril 3-5, 2015Spring Holiday (Campuses Closed)May 11-17, 2015Spring Final ExamsMay 15, 2015Collin College 2014-2015 Commencement 7:00 p.m.May 18, 2015Grades due on Banner by 11:00 PMMaymester 2015May 18, 2015Maymester Classes BeginMay 19, 2015Maymester Census DateMay 22, 2015Maymester Last Day to WithdrawMay 25, 2015Memorial Day Holiday (Campuses closed)June 2, 2015Maymester Final ExamsJune 4, 2015Maymester Grades due on Banner by 11:00 PMSummer 2015June 8, 2015Summer I and III Classes BeginJune 11, 2015Summer I Census DateJune 17, 2015Summer III Census DateJune 23, 2015Summer I Last Day to WithdrawJuly 3-4, 2015Independence Day Holiday (Campuses Closed)July 9, 2015Summer I Final ExamsJuly 9, 2015Summer III Last Day to WithdrawJuly 13, 2015Summer I Grades due on Banner by 11:00 PMJuly 13, 2015Summer II classes beginJuly 16, 2015Summer II Census DateJuly 28, 2015Summer II Last Day to WithdrawJuly 31, 2015Calendar Day for Summer II ClassesJuly 31, 2015Calendar Day for Summer III MW ClassesAugust 7, 2015Calendar Day for Summer II ClassesAugust 7, 2015Calendar Day for Summer III TR ClassesAugust 10-11, 2015Summer III Final ExamsAugust 11, 2015Summer II Final ExamsAugust 17, 2015Summer II and III Grades due on Banner by 11:00 PMFall 20143
Collin CollegeHandbook for Faculty & Associate FacultyCAMPUS LOCATIONS AND HOURSFor the hours of operation please refer to the individual campus information pages(www.collin.edu/campuses/index.html )on the Collin College website.CampusAllen Center300 Rivercrest Blvd.Allen, TX 75002972.377.1060Central Park Campus (CPC)2200 W University DriveMcKinney, TX 75071972.548.6790Collin Higher Education Center(CHEC)3452 Spur 399McKinney, TX 75069972.599.3100Courtyard Center4800 Preston Park Blvd.Plano, TX 75093972.985.3790Preston Ridge Campus (PRC)9700 Wade BoulevardFrisco, TX 75035972.377.1790Rockwall Center2610 Observation TrailRockwall, TX 75032214.771.4573Spring Creek Campus(SCC)2800 E Spring Creek PkwyPlano, TX 75074972.881.5790Vice President/Provostor Other Contact InfoSite CoordinatorKathleen DiBenedetto972.377.1060kdibenedetto@collin.eduVice President/ProvostDr. Sherry SchumannC-302972.548.6803sschumann@collin.eduCHEC Information Center972.599.3100Hours of OperationMonday-Friday, 8 a.m. -4:30 p.m.Monday-Thursday, 7 a.m-11 p.m.Friday and Saturday, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.Sunday, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.Monday-Thursday: 7 a.m. - 11 p.m.Friday: 7:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.Saturday: ClosedSunday: ClosedGeneral Telephone972.985.3790Monday-Friday,, 7 a.m.-10:30 p.m.Saturday, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.Sunday, 1 p.m.-9 p.m.Vice President/ProvostDr. Brenda KihlJ-235972.377.1551bkihl@collin.eduAssociate DeanAcademic PartnershipsSabrina Belt972.377.1505sbelt@collin.eduVice Pres
Collin College Handbook for Faculty & Associate Faculty 2 Fall 2014 . COLLEGE DISTRICT AND DEGREES . S. HARED . G. OVERNANCE AT . C. OLLIN . C. OLLEGE. Over the past 25 years, Collin College faculty, administrators and staff have joined together in a collaborative process of shared governance to translate the Board of
