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2015-2016TABLE OF CONTENTSWelcomeI. Introduction to the Stark Campus . 5History . 6Advisory Board 2015-2016 . 6Senior Administrators 2015-2016 . 7Resident Faculty 2015-2016 . 8Official University Calendar 2015 - 2016 . 13II. Terms of Your Teaching Assignment . 15Terms of Employment . 16State Teachers Retirement System . 16Benefits . 16Pay Dates . 17Faculty Mentor . 17
Syllabus . 17Office Assignments/Hours . 18Textbooks . 18See Appendix 3, Bookstore Documents for further information. . 19Good Advice . 19III. Teaching Your Class . 20Faculty Teaching Performance . 21Student Survey of Instruction. 23Peer Evaluations of Instruction . 23Teaching Awards . 23Class Rosters . 24Grade Rosters . 24Midterm Grades . 24Final Grades . 24Grade Changes . 24Final Examinations . 25Academic Grades and Administrative Marks . 25Faculty Absence/Substitutes . 26Student Attendance . 26Grievance Procedure . 27Student Conduct Code . 27Emergency Procedures . 28Smoking Regulations . 29Faculty Computers/Mail System . 29Faculty Parking . 30Faculty Mailboxes . 30Telephones . 30I.D. Cards . 30Fire Retardant Upholstery . 31IV. Offices, People, and Services . 32The Office of Academic Affairs (The Deans' Office) . 33Student Services . 33Business Office. 33Faculty Secretaries . 34Academic Success Center. 34Testing Center . 34The Writing Center . 35Science Research Lab, Main Hall 302 Policy: . 38Library . 38Computer Resources. 39KSU @ Stark Computer Labs . 39Main Hall Classroom 306 – Laptop Computer Check-Out . 41Policy and Procedure . 41Evening Services . 42Faculty Work Rooms . 42Audio Visual Services . 42Message Center . 42Food Emporium . 43
Vehicle Usage . 43Governance . 44Other Resources . 44APPENDIX 1 Academic Affairs Documents . 45Employee Code of Conduct . 46Faculty Code of Ethics . 466 - 17 . 46Key Resources and Information for New Faculty & Faculty Mentors . 48Syllabi Examples/Discussion . 51Information to include on syllabi . 52Statements to include on syllabi. 52Sample syllabi statements to consider . 55Statements that may be problematic (possibly challengeable through thegrievance process): . 56Final Exam Schedule . 58Educational Technology . 58Faculty Technology Requests . 58Early Alert System . 59Travel Guidelines. 60Sample-Student Survey of Instruction . 61APPENDIX 2 Student Accessibility Services Documents . 66Professor Involvement . 67Cover Sheet for makeup exams. 68APPENDIX 3 Mental Health Emergency . 71Mental Health Emergency Protocol for Faculty. 72. 72APPENDIX 4 Bookstore Documents . 73Stark Campus Bookstore (SCB) Information . 74Faculty Center Network . 76Textbook Options . 76Refunds on Textbooks . 77Sample Refund Policy for students returning books . 78Desk & Complimentary Copies . 78
A MESSAGE FROMDENISE A. SEACHRISTINTERIM DEAN,KENT STATE UNIVERSITY AT STARKWelcome to Kent State University at Stark! You have chosento join a superb community of scholars, who share a passionfor teaching and student success.Kent State Stark has a proud tradition of leadership andservice to the people of this community. We look forward toyour contributions in our continued growth and developmentas a leader in higher education. You are joining Stark County’sonly public university at a time of tremendous opportunity,under the leadership of Dr. Beverly Warren, Kent StateUniversity’s 12th president. This is an exciting time for ourcampus, and we’re glad you are here.All of us at Kent State Stark are committed to your success as an educator and a scholar. You will findamong our programs and our people the resources to help you realize your aspirations. You will beoriented to a variety of resources available to you and your students for teaching and learning, researchand service. You will be given opportunities to network with other new and experienced faculty whoexemplify excellence in all areas. You will be invited to participate in our strong tradition of sharedgovernance. We hope that you will partake of the rich variety of cultural, intellectual, and social eventsoffered to both the campus and the community.The attached orientation materials will introduce many offices and processes, providing you with criticalinformation, resources, and support for your research, teaching, and outreach efforts. I encourage youto ask questions and seek out additional information that is important to your success here.You will hear that we combine the best of a small liberal arts college with the resources of a majorresearch university. We believe you will find a place for yourself here. Join us in making Kent StateUniversity at Stark an ever stronger leader in teaching, research, and service.Welcome and get ready!Sincerely,Denise A. Seachrist, Ph.D.Interim Dean4
I. Introduction to the Stark Campus5
HistoryThe history of Kent State University in Stark County began in 1912 and continued intermittentlyuntil 1946. In September of that year, regular classes opened at McKinley High School for 681students. Classes moved to Timken High School in 1959 and to Lehman High School in 1961.A site for permanent facilities was selected in 1964. Construction began in 1965 and classesopened on our present location in 1967 with an enrollment of over 1800 students.The Campus now consists of five major buildings. Community ties remain strong; an AdvisoryBoard serves as liaison to make certain we remain responsive to local needs.Advisory Board 2015-2016Hortense B. BobbittJacqueline DeGarmoRick Haines, Vice ChairRobert HankinsMayor William J. Healy, IIDr. John Humphrey, Jr., ChairRobert LeibenspergerDick MaggioreAdrienne O’Neill, Ph.D.Scott PollockRichard RegulaKirk SchuringTracy W. StevensEx OfficioDenise Seachrist, Ph.D.Bathi Kasturiarachi, Ph.D.Tina Biasella6
Senior Administrators 2015-2016Biasella, TinaDirector of External AffairsExt. 53292INTERFAITH CAMPUS MINISTRYGleason, Rev. MichaelDirectorCampus CenterExt. 53282Capocci, JanetManager, Stark Conference CenterExt. 53513THE HERBERT W. HOOVER FOUNDATIONCOUNSELING CENTERRibnik, Emily, PCC-SClinical CounselorCampus CenterExt. 55048starkcounseling@kent.eduFettig, KarenDirector of AdvancementExt. 53225Ford, TheresaGrants AdministratorExt. 53580ACCESSIBILITY SERVICESWeyant, AmandaStudent Accessibility Services CoordinatorCampus CenterExt.55047Gardner, BrianSenior Facilities ManagerExt. 53270Kasturiarachi, BathiAssistant DeanExt. 53220Klco, J
7 Senior Administrators 2015-2016 Biasella, Tina Director of External Affairs Ext. 53292 Capocci, Janet Manager, Stark Conference Center Ext. 53513
