Adjunct Orientation
Adjunct Orientation
Please use either Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox browsers to complete this orientation and do NOT use the "BACK" button. To navigate your way through the orientation, select from the "Next Page" or "Previous Page" options located at the bottom right corner of each page. Once you complete each area of the orientation, a check mark will appear by that section on the menu bar. After a section is completed and a check mark is listed, you may go back and click on that section at any time. However, you will not be able to select on areas that you have not viewed. When you reach the end of the orientation, you will be directed to click on a final assessment link that will open up in a new window. Do not close the orientation you just viewed, or you will be required to start over if you need to go back in and review any information.
Southeastern Tech's Mission/Vision/Warranty Statement
College Website/Catalog Handbook
Adjunct Faculty Job Description
Letter of Appointment
Adjunct Faculty Orientation
Southeastern Technical College is located in southeast Georgia. Serving Candler, Emanuel, Jenkins, Montgomery, Tattnall, Toombs, and Treutlen Counties, the college is the primary public advanced educational institution for this eight county population. Our diverse staff is here to train students in more than 80 programs. We have campuses in Vidalia and Swainsboro.
Southeastern Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, provides an innovative, educational environment for student learning through traditional and distance education delivery methods focused on building a well-educated, globally competitive workforce for Southeastern Georgia.
Southeastern Technical College will be recognized as an educational leader in Southeastern Georgia. The College will deliver quality, student-centered, and accessible postsecondary education and training. The College will empower students for success, cultivating innovative and economically thriving communities and enterprises.
The Technical College System of Georgia guarantees employers that graduates of State Technical Colleges shall possess skills and knowledge as prescribed by State Curriculum Standards. Should any graduate employee, within two years of graduation, be deemed lacking in said skills, that student shall be retrained in any State Technical College at no charge for instructional costs to either the student or the employer.
The College's website is located at www.southeasterntech.edu. The website provides information about the college, academic programs, admission processes, online learning, services for business and industry, continuing education, GED and adult education, and student affairs. You can also access the academic calendar and campus directory from the website. Additionally, the College's Catalog & Handbook can be found on the webpage and contains the following detailed information:
General Information
Admissions
Registration
Financial Aid
Student Affairs
Academic Regulations
Course Information
Code of Conduct
Campus Security
Staff
Economic Development Center
Adult Education
Health Sciences
Business Technologies
Industrial and Environmental Technologies
Human Services
Addendums
Each part-time instructor is responsible for providing organized, up-to-date, and meaningful instructional activities, which allow students to meet instructional competencies as outlined in the course curriculum. Also, a caring attitude toward student success and a demonstration of intellectual insight and integrity representative of SOUTHEASTERN TECHNICAL COLLEGE are expected at all times.
An Adjunct Faculty Letter of Appointment is issued for all classes being taught each semester. Faculty are encouraged to read the letter of appointment thoroughly before signing. Questions should be presented to the appropriate Dean of Academic Affairs.
All forms or paperwork that affects hiring must be completed and on file in the Human Resources Office before pay will be issued.
The College operates on a monthly payroll reporting cycle. Pay is issued the last day of each month. The initial payment will begin at the end of the second month of employment. Please contact Human Resources regarding questions related to pay schedule and employment.
Any adjunct faculty member that leaves his or her position without proper approval of his/her Dean of Academic Affairs may not be eligible for continued employment or rehire.
Adjunct faculty members are required to complete the online Adjunct Faculty Orientation session prior to the start of their teaching assignment. The orientation explains the college's mission and learning centered college philosophy and also provides an opportunity to learn about policies and procedures.
Adjunct faculty are assigned a full-time faculty mentor, who will serve as a point of contact for questions/advice on navigating the systems, processes, and culture of the College. All adjunct faculty are required to complete the checklist containing the following information with their faculty mentor.
Accessing Rosters in BannerWeb
Adjunct Email
Completing IT Help Desk Requests
Electronic Withdrawal Forms
Emergency Procedures
Blood and Airborne Pathogens
Hazardous Chemicals
Remote Lab Access (RLA)
Location of mail boxes
Location of Copier/How to Use Copier/Copier Code/Duplicate Request Form
Reporting No Shows
Student Accommodation Requests
Early Alert
Program Standards required by TCSG
Syllabi and Lesson Plans
Y Drive—Adjunct Info Folder
Library Services
Work Ethics
FERPA
Academic Dishonesty
Attendance
Classroom Policies and Student Conduct
Safety and Housekeeping Rules/Expectations
Time Sheets, if applicable
Adjunct Classroom Observation
Student Evaluation of Courses
Harassment Prevention
Grievance Procedures
Warranty Policy
Grading/Record Keeping
Security
Weapons Policy
Tobacco Use
Drugs
Student Organizations
Tutorial services available at STC
Accessibility
• Faculty Information
• FERPA
• Intranet
When an instructor has to be absent, he/she should notify the supervisor as quickly as possible. The receptionist and/or the administrator on duty should be notified as well. If possible, the Instructor should give plenty of time for a substitute to be found or provisions made for students to be contacted. When the administration does not have sufficient notice, the class may have to be canceled. If your class is canceled, you need to make a good faith effort to make it up another night. Additionally, if instructors know in advance that they will be absent, inform students at the beginning of the semester and make appropriate plans for make up at that time.
Instructors are asked to be in the classroom at least ten minutes before class starts. Instructors may also be expected to stay a few minutes after class is dismissed as appropriate. This will give students an opportunity to ask questions which otherwise might not be asked in a classroom setting. Scheduled class time should be respected and not abused. Begin on time, allow breaks as scheduled, and continue class until the scheduled ending time. Each student is entitled to every opportunity for instruction. Night classes especially tend to have less time than day classes. Students are usually given a break about halfway through the class or at the discretion of the instructor. Please follow this procedure, keeping in mind that instructional time should not be shortened by extended breaks.
912-538-3132 Vidalia Campus 478-289-2322 Swainsboro Campus
Please reserve if you plan for your class to use.
Everything which has been given to you for your use, i.e., teacher's edition of textbook, grade book, etc. remains the property of Southeastern Technical College. Certain materials that are course specific must be returned when the course is ended. Other materials are to be returned if you are not returning for the following semester. If you need materials ranging from scantrons to dry erase markers, see the Academic Affairs Secretary, a Dean of Academic Affairs, or the administrator on duty.
Prior to the end of the course, each student will be asked to complete an evaluation of the course and your teaching. These evaluations will be completed in the classroom if computers are available, or the instructor may send the students to the library to complete them. The summary results of the evaluation will be shared with the instructor prior to or at the beginning of next semester. Supervisory evaluations will also be done during the semester. The results of these evaluations will be shared with the instructor by the supervisor.
If you have large duplication jobs, please submit these jobs to the library along with the Duplication Request Form at least two days before the class. Instructors should not leave their rooms to make copies. Items that can be duplicated without producing more than 15 sheets of paper can be copied on the copier in the workroom. Should you make your own copies, see your mentor or supervising dean for the adjunct copy code. The Duplication Request Form can be found on the Intranet under College Documents, Forms.
The combination to the lock on the workroom in the main building on the Vidalia campus is 3-5-4-1-2. The workroom is off limits to students. Please do not share the door combination nor allow students into any workroom on any campus.
As employees of Southeastern Technical College, we become agents of the College in our representations to others regarding the school. When representing the school, whether in a conversation with a student, parent, community member, or others, we must be sensitive to the increasing possibilities of overstepping our authority to speak regarding certain issues, particularly those concerning confidentiality and the release of student information. During the course of your employment, you may come into contact with information regarding students. Only certain information, called Directory Information, is allowed to be released concerning students.
FERPA is an acronym for the Federal Education Rights to Privacy Act. An Instructor cannot discuss a student's class status with anyone other than the student and appropriate personnel within the college. (I.E. No communication with Parents/Guardians.) This Is the Law. The only exception to this is for high school students enrolled in a class as an ACCEL student. Since these are high school students, parents have a right to know, but only after the parents contact student services who in turn would contact the Instructor. Related to this is the fact that Instructors are not to give any student his/her grade over the phone, via e-mail, or by posting in any manner. Students would have to speak with the Instructor in person or otherwise wait until grades are available in BannerWeb.
Each year, every employee of the College is expected to complete FERPA training. The registrar's office will notify you by email when the training will take place and where you need to go for the training.
FERPA: Need to Know Facts
*All forms are now located on the STC Intranet.
1. Access the STC website at www.southeasterntech.edu
2. Select Intranet at the top of the page (see screen shot #1 below)
3. Key in your Username and Password. Your username is the first letter of your first name and your entire last name. Your mentor should have given you an Intranet password. If you do not have one, contact your Dean. The STC Intranet main page should be visible on your screen. Adjunct will access FORMS more than they will anything else on the Intranet. For example, if you need to a Duplication Request Form, follow the steps below.
• Select College Documents (the first link on the left side of the screen) and then select the Forms tab (see screen shot #2)
• Remove the % in the Forms Search Box and key Duplication Request Form and select Find the Form! (see screen shot #3). Note: Leaving the % in the entry field and selecting "Find the Form!" will produce an alphabetized listing of all forms. After the form appears on the screen, it can be printed.
• Follow these same steps to access other forms such as the Incident Report Form, etc.
• Information to Share with Students
• Checklist for the First Day of Class
• Course Syllabi • Attendance
• Withdrawals Based on Attendance
• Work Ethics
• Academic Dishonesty
• Grading System & Grade Grievance
Visitors are encouraged to visit Southeastern Technical College. Any student desiring to bring a visitor to class must gain permission from both the instructor and the administration. Any visitor needing to contact a student must see the receptionist who will have a member of security locate and inform the student. Visitors are NOT to go to any classroom unless directed by security. We ask that visitors not interrupt any class unless there is an emergency. Even then the visitor needs to be accompanied by a Security Officer before interrupting a class. Instructors should report any interruptions by unauthorized persons to their supervisor.
Children are NOT to be brought to class or left to wait in halls or atrium while students are in class. Employers do not allow children in the workplace, and it is the policy of this College to follow their practices. Instructors should report any infractions to their supervisor.
Eating and drinking are allowed only in the Student Center or outside the building. Snacks, drinks, or chewing gum should not be taken into the classrooms or hallways. Occasionally, instructors would like to celebrate an occasion such as at Christmas with students. Instructors must receive approval from their supervisor or administrator before having food or drinks in classrooms. It is the instructor's responsibility to make sure this policy is enforced in the classroom for which he/she is responsible.
Students at Southeastern Tech are expected to dress and groom themselves in such a way as to reflect neatness, cleanliness, professionalism, and good taste. Jewelry such as rings, bracelets, and necklaces should not be worn in the shop areas where safety would be compromised. Extremes in dress and grooming should be avoided. With this in mind, students should dress in an appropriate manner. Dress should reflect that normally worn in the occupation for which students are being trained. The following items or similar attire will not be allowed on the campuses:
| Short or tight shorts | Tank/Halter tops | Bare midriffs |
| Short or tight dresses | Tube tops | Hats/caps in the buildings |
| Swimsuits | Pajamas | Bare feet |
| Underwear above pants | Mini Skirts | Bedroom shoes |
Students shall not wear, or use emblems, insignias, badges, or other symbols or lewd or vulgar words where the effect thereof is offensive to a reasonable person or otherwise causes disruption or interference with the orderly operations of the college. Certain program areas may have additional dress codes due to safety or other requirements.
As part of Southeastern Technical College's efforts to maintain campus safety, and adhere to its fire protection and prevention policy, hover boards, and any other similar equipment, are prohibited on campus. These devices cannot be used, stored and/or charged in any building or any grounds of Southeastern Technical College. This policy is being implemented as a result of recent concerns of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
Students should stress to family, friends, and others that there are no provisions for the receipt or delivery of personal messages, flowers, etc. Classes will not be interrupted by the public address system for this purpose. A courtesy phone is located in the lobby of the main campus in Vidalia and in the student center at the medical building on the Vidalia campus, for students to use. Should a bona-fide emergency occur, such as a death or serious injury, every effort will be made to notify students. The person calling must state the nature of the emergency.
Note: Not all campuses have a courtesy phone for students to use.
Instructors should remind students of locations and suggest that students avoid frequent bathroom breaks during class.
Remind students that it is their responsibility to have books, supplies, and materials that they will need for class. Don't expect the class to wait on students to catch up because they didn't purchase their supplies or bring them to class.
Any incident involving the security of a student, faculty, visitor, lab equipment, or the building should be reported immediately to the security guard, the receptionist, or an administrator.
The President, or designee, may alter the business and class hours if conditions exist that may threaten the health, safety, or welfare of students and personnel. Should the school be forced to close due to inclement weather or other circumstances, the following radio and television stations will be contacted. Notifications will be posted on the STC website, STC Facebook page, and STC Twitter page. Students, faculty, and staff are to listen to the radio and television stations listed for updates/decisions regarding announcement of closure: WTNL (Reidsville); WYUM (Vidalia); WTCQ (Vidalia); WVOP (Vidalia); WBBT (Lyons); WTOC (Savannah – TV Channel 11); Northland Cable (TV Channel 13); TV 46 (Cable Channel 19, Non-Cable Channel 46); WJBF-Channel 6 (Augusta); WQZY (Dublin); WMAZ-Channel 13 (Macon); WJAT & WXRS (Swainsboro); WHCG & WBMZ (Metter); WPEH (Louisville); WHKN (Millen/Statesboro).
Except in emergency situations, classes are to meet according to the established schedule. Any deviation will be cleared with the administration prior to the change. Students and instructors will be notified. Area radio and TV stations will be asked to inform the public of any school closings.
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Instructors must be sure to cover all information including "Information to Share with Students" on the previous page of this handbook. |
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STC Catalog and Handbook— Adjunct instructors are responsible for reading and familiarizing themselves with the STC Catalog and Handbook. |
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Introductions— Introduce yourself to class. Have students introduce themselves. |
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Student IDs-- Students will be required to wear the issued student ID card at all times while on any campus of Southeastern Technical College. The student ID card must be displayed on a breakaway lanyard provided by STC and worn around the student's neck. The displayed student ID card will allow students to use any STC facility, to include computer labs and libraries. Any individual who does not possess a student ID card while on campus must report to the receptionist area in the following locations to receive a visitor's pass (visitors must log in with name and address and show a photo ID card to receive a pass, they must also log out upon departure): Vidalia Campus
Swainsboro Campus
Instructors will require a visible student ID card for entrance into the classroom on a daily basis. Students who do not possess their student ID card will be required to go to the receptionist area in one of the above listed locations and receive a visitor's pass for the day or leave campus to retrieve the student ID card. Students may be exempt from wearing his/her student ID card in some instances. For example, students who are participating in lab activities where the instructor determines the displayed student ID card will present a hazard may remove the student ID card while performing the lab activity. Students will be required to pay a $10.00 fee for replacement student ID cards and a $2.00 fee for replacement lanyards. |
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Roll Call— Call the roll from the roster that you printed from BannerWeb or that was provided by your mentor. Mark "No Shows" with NS on roster. A no-show is a student who does not attend class or make any attempt to contact his or her instructor during the first three days of the academic term. Add to your roster any student who provides a copy of the registration form. If he/she has no form, send student to the Registrar's office. |
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Sign-in roster— Also have students sign in. (This will provide a check for your roster.) |
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Syllabus—Give out and review in detail the syllabus/lesson plan on the first day of class. |
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Attendance Procedure— Review attendance procedure as posted on the course syllabus. |
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Withdrawal Procedure— Review the withdrawal procedure as posted on the course syllabus. |
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Grading Policy— Go over the STC and class grading policy and put on the syllabus |
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Academic Dishonesty Policy— Go over the academic dishonesty policy. |
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Warranty Policy— Go over the warranty policy. |
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Classroom Rules and Procedures— Give information concerning classroom safety, housekeeping, dress code, etc. |
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Emergency Procedures— State procedures to be used in emergencies. See the Safety and Security Manual and emergency flip charts located in each classroom and lab for all emergency procedures. BE SURE TO POINT OUT EMERGENCY EVACUATION ROUTE THAT IS POSTED IN EACH CLASSROOM. |
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Drug-Free Policy— Inform students of the drug free policy. |
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Weapons Policy— Inform students of the weapons policy |
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Work Ethics Assessment— Inform students of the expectations and procedures for assessing Work Ethics, if appropriate. Note-- If the course you are teaching is the designated work ethics course, it will be indicated on your Syllabus. |
Each course that you teach has an official approved Course Syllabus with Lesson Plan.
Your Mentor will be able to provide you with a copy of your course syllabus.
It is essential that educational programs meet requirements and standards necessary for successful employment in business and industry. In view of the intensive nature of educational programs, it is necessary for every student to be present and on time every day for all classes as is required in the work environment.
Class attendance is a very important aspect of a student's success. Being absent from class prevents students from receiving the full benefit of a course and also interrupts the learning process. Southeastern Technical College considers both tardiness and leaving early as types of absenteeism. Responsibility for class attendance rests with the student. Regular and punctual attendance at all scheduled classes is required for student success. Students will be expected to complete all work required by the instructor as described in the individual course syllabus.
Instructors have the right to give unannounced quizzes/assignments. Students that miss an unannounced quiz or assignment will receive a grade of 0. Students who stop attending class, but do not formally withdraw, may receive a grade of F and face financial aid repercussions in upcoming semesters.
Instructors are responsible for determining whether missed work may be made up and the content and dates for makeup work is at the discretion of the instructor.
Students will not be withdrawn by an instructor for attendancein non-attendance courses; however, all instructors will keep records of graded assignments and student participation in course activities. The completion dates of these activities will be used to determine a student's last date of attendance in the event a student withdraws, stops attending, or receives an F in a course.
Requirements for instructional hours within Health Science and Cosmetology programs reflect the rules of respective licensure boards and/or accrediting agencies. Therefore, these programs have stringent attendance procedures. Each program's attendance policy is published in the program's handbook and/or syllabus which specify the number of allowable absences. All provisions for required make-up work in the classroom or clinical experiences are at the discretion of the instructor.
Due to the structure of Commercial truck Driving and Learning Support classes, the attendance guidelines are published on the syllabus which will specify the number of allowable absences. All provisions for required make-up work in the classroom are at the discretion of the instructor.
It is the student's responsibility to be academically engaged in each class by completing course related activities. The completion dates of these activities will be used to determine a student's last date of attendance in the event a student withdraws, stops attending, or receives an F in a course. Students will not be withdrawn by an instructor for attendance; however, all instructors will keep records of graded assignments and student participation in course activities. Students will be expected to complete all work required by the instructor as described in the individual course syllabus.
Students with documented special needs may be provided with an individualized Instructional Plan with specifications for scheduled instructional time. It is the student's responsibility to inform the Special Needs Specialist as students and instructors are required to have documented evidence prior to receiving or allowing special accommodations. See the STC Catalog and Student Handbook, Student Affairs section for further information regarding special needs.
Provisions for Instructional Time missed because of documented absences due to jury duty, military duty, court duty, or required job training will be made at the discretion of the instructor.
Students may add a class during the first three days of the semester. In order to add a class, the student must see their advisor. If a student adds a class after the first day of the semester, any class time missed up until the day he/she is added must be completed. In order to make up for work that has already been missed, the student will be given the same amount of days he/she registered late. (Ex: Student registers on the 3rd day of the semester. Student will be given 3 days to complete any work that has already been assigned or any tests that have already been given.) This is in addition to keeping up with the work assigned each day. If the student does not complete the work during this time period, he/she will be given a zero for any assignments due. Students may drop a course or courses by end of the third day of the semester without penalty. When courses are officially dropped, students will receive a 100% refund of applicable tuition and refundable fees. The dropped courses will be removed from the student's academic record and will not be counted as an attempt for academic or financial aid purposes. Students may drop courses via Banner Web if they have not attended class. However, if a student attends a class during the first three days of the semester but wishes to drop the class before the third day and avoid penalty, the student must do the following:
1. Meet with a Counselor in the Office of Student Affairs to obtain a Withdrawal Form.
2. Meet with Financial Aid to ensure that the dropped course(s) will not affect full-time or part-time status.
3. Submit the Withdrawal Form by the close of business on the third instructional day of the semester.
The first 3 days of the semester means: the first day of classes for the semester listed on the STC Academic Calendar, plus the next two business days. To be eligible for a drop, classes (including those that meet for the first time on the 4th day of the semester or later) must be dropped within the first 3 instructional days of the semester. On the 4th instructional day of the semester, all courses for which a student is registered will become a permanent part of the student's academic record, and the student will be held accountable an d financially responsible for such courses. The student is solely responsible for submitting a Withdrawal Form by the close of business of the 3rd instructional day of the semester.
Students wishing to withdraw from one or all classes prior to the first day of class need to go to Banner Web and drop their classes. Please note that a registration access number will be needed as well as your ID number and PIN. If the registration access number is unknown, the student will need to contact their advisor.
Students wishing to officially withdraw from a course(s) or all courses after the drop/add period and prior to the 65% point of the term in which student is enrolled (date will be posted on the school calendar) must speak with a Career Counselor in Student Affairs and complete a Student Withdrawal Form. A grade of "W" is assigned for the course(s) when the student completes the withdrawal form. After the 65% point of the term in which student is enrolled, the student has earned the right to a letter grade and will receive a grade for the course. Please note: Abandoning a course(s) instead of following official withdrawal procedures may result in a grade of "F" being assigned.
Students who are dropped from courses due to attendance (see Southeastern Technical College Catalog and Handbook for a list of courses where students may be withdrawn based on attendance) after drop/add until the 65% point of the semester will receive a "W" for the course. Students who are dropped from courses due to attendance after the 65% point will receive either a "WP" or "WF" for the semester.
Please Note: If a student withdraws or is withdrawn from a learning support class and is taking the co-req class also, the student will be withdrawn from that class as well. (Example: Student withdraws or is withdrawn from ENGL 0090, ENGL 00902 or ENGL 00903; they will also be withdrawn from the co-req of ENGL 1010 or ENGL 1101. If they are withdrawn from MATH 0090, they will be withdrawn from MATH 1012 or MATH 1111).
Important - Student-initiated withdrawals are not allowed after the 65% point. In courses where students may be withdrawn based on attendance, only instructors can drop students after the 65% point for non-attendance. Informing your instructor that you will not return to his/her course, does not satisfy the approved withdrawal procedure outlined above.
There is no refund for partial reduction of hours. Withdrawals may affect students' eligibility for financial aid for the current semester and in the future, so a student must also speak with a representative of the Financial Aid Office to determine any financial penalties that may be accessed due to the withdrawal. A grade of 'W' will count in attempted hour calculations for the purpose of Financial Aid.
Students who do not complete the proctored exam for an online class on the scheduled date and do not present a valid excuse within three business days of the scheduled event will be withdrawn from the course with a "WF" (Withdrawn Failing) and will be disabled in their online class. If the proctored event is scheduled during final exams, any student who misses the proctored exam will receive an "F" for the course.
Southeastern Tech understands that there may be extenuating circumstances in which a student must withdraw after the 65% portion of the semester. Typically, this involves reasons that are beyond the student's control. Failing a course(s) or making poor grades is not considered an extenuating circumstance. Students who are in this situation must complete a Student Withdrawal Extenuating Circumstances form with supporting documentation and the withdrawal must be approved by the appropriate dean.
Students receiving financial aid should be aware that a withdrawal may affect their financial aid.
No withdrawals will be accepted after the term ends.
Student-initiated withdrawals are entered by the Registrar 's office and appear in Banner Web on the final grade screen as shown in the screenshot below. Once the registrar's office enters the withdrawal, an email is sent to the instructor of the course informing them of the withdrawal. If you would like a copy of the withdrawal form, please let the registrar's office know. The instructor is asked to enter the last date of attendance in Banner Web. (The student's last date of attendance is found in the email.) Last date of attendance must be entered as MM/DD/YYYY format. If you do not enter the last date of attendance, you will receive an error message. Click Submit when all information has been entered.
Withdrawals for non-attendance of class(es) or non-attendance of the proctored exam must be entered in Banner Web by the instructor. The instructor will enter a grade of "W", "WP" or "WF" and the last date of attendance.
Remember that putting the " W ", "WP", or "WF" in the final grade column in Banner Web does not withdraw the student from Banner. This will generate a report for the Registrar's Office each day and they will remove the student from your class. It is imperative that rosters are checked throughout the semester to make sure that the student has been dropped!
To add a student back to a class if dropped in error or no showed in error, please complete the Add Form that is located on the Intranet under College Documents - Forms.
Southeastern Technical College instructs and evaluates students on work ethics in all programs of study. Ten work ethics traits are defined as essential for student success. The definitions for these traits have been integrated into the program standards of each program curriculum thereby allowing each program to make work ethics a relevant and meaningful part of the program curriculum. The traits are assessed before the student graduates from the program in a designated course. If the course you are teaching is the designated work ethics course, it will be indicated on your Syllabus. A work ethics assessment has been developed using scenario type questions unique to each program area. The assessment will make up 5% of a student's grade for the designated course. A student must make a grade of 70 or above on the assessment in order to successfully pass the work ethics module and receive a work ethics seal on his/her transcript. The following statement will appear in every course syllabus which assesses the Work Ethics traits:
The Technical College System of Georgia instructs and evaluates students on work ethics in all programs of study. Ten work ethics traits have been identified and defined as essential for student success: appearance, attendance, attitude, character, communication, cooperation, organizational skills, productivity, respect, and teamwork.
The Southeastern Technical College Academic Dishonesty Policy states that all forms of academic dishonesty, including but not limited to cheating on tests, plagiarism, collusion, and falsification of information, will call for discipline. The policy can also be found in the Southeastern Technical College Catalog and Handbook.
Academic Misconduct includes, but is not limited to, the following:
1. Aiding and Abetting Academic Misconduct - Knowingly helping, procuring, encouraging or otherwise assisting another person to engage in academic misconduct.
2. Cheating
a. Use and/or possession of unauthorized material or technology during an examination, or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade, such as tape cassettes, notes, tests, calculators, computer programs, cell phones and/or smart phones, or other electronic devices.
b. Obtaining assistance with or answers to an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade from another person with or without that person's knowledge.
c. Furnishing assistance with or answers to an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade to another person.
d. Possessing, using, distributing or selling unauthorized copies of an examination, computer program, or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade.
e. Representing as one's own an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade created by another person.
f. Taking an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade in place of another person.
g. Obtaining unauthorized access to the computer files of another person or agency and/or altering or destroying those files.
h. Obtaining teacher edition text books, test banks, or other instructional materials that are only intended to be accessed by technical college officials, college administrator or faculty member.
3. Fabrication - The falsification of any information or citation in an examination or any other written or oral work submitted for evaluation and/or a grade.
4. Plagiarism
a. Submitting another's published or unpublished work in whole, in part or in paraphrase, as one's own without fully and properly crediting the author with footnotes, quotation marks, citations, or bibliographical reference.
b. Submitting as one's own original work, material obtained from an individual or agency without reference to the person or agency as the source of the material.
Instructors address academic dishonesty at the first of each semester in each course. Specifically instructors would warn that any form of academic dishonesty will not be tolerated and will be dealt with in the following manner:
Student will be assigned a grade of "0" for the test or assignment. Instructor keeps a record in course/program files and notes as first offense. The instructor will notify the student's program advisor, academic dean, and the Registrar at the student's home campus. The Registrar will input the incident into Banner for tracking purposes.
Student is given a grade of "WF" for the course in which offense occurs. The instructor will notify the student's program advisor, academic dean, and the Registrar at the student's home campus indicating a "WF" has been issued as a result of second offense. The Registrar will input the incident into Banner for tracking purposes.
Student is given a grade of "WF" for the course in which the offense occurs. The instructor will notify the student's program advisor, academic dean, and the Registrar at the student's home campus indicating a "WF" has been issued as a result of third offense. The Vice President for Student Affairs, or designee, will notify the student of suspension from college for a specified period of time. The Registrar will input the incident into Banner for tracking purposes.
See the Academic Regulations section of the Catalog and Handbook for the Grading System.
If a student receives a final course grade that he/she believes is incorrect, the matter should first be discussed with the instructor. Direct communication between the student and the instructor may clear up any misunderstanding. In order to clarify any questions about a grade or grading practices, a student should use the following procedures. The entire process must be completed by mid-term of the following semester.
1. Discuss the final grade with the appropriate instructor;
2. If the student is not satisfied with the instructor's explanation of how the grade was determined, the student shall submit a written appeal using the Academic Grievance Form (located on the Intranet under College Documents - Forms) to the appropriate Dean of Academic Affairs by the third week of the full-term semester following the issuance of the grade. The student's appeal must be written, signed and dated. The appropriate Dean of Academic Affairs will review the syllabus and how the final grade was determined and will respond to the student in writing within five (5) business days;
3. If the student is not satisfied with the decision of the Dean of Academic Affairs, the student may direct an appeal to the Vice President of Academic Affairs. The student's appeal must be written, signed, and dated. The Vice President of Academic Affairs will review the syllabus and how the final grade was determined and will respond to the student in writing within five (5) business days. The decision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs is final.
• Student identification/Student IDs
• First Aid Procedures
• Accident/Incident Reporting
• Weapons Policy
• Drug Free Schools and Communities Act
Students will be required to wear the issued student ID card at all times while on any campus of Southeastern Technical College. The student ID card must be displayed on a breakaway lanyard provided by STC and worn around the student's neck. The displayed student ID card will allow students to use any STC facility, to include computer labs and libraries. Any individual who does not possess a student ID card while on campus must report to the receptionist area in the following locations to receive a visitor's pass (visitors must log in with name and address and show a photo ID card to receive a pass, they must also log out upon departure):
Vidalia Campus
Main Building - Student Services Area
Gillis Building - Receptionist Desk
Swainsboro Campus
Building #1 - Student Services Area
Building #2 - Academic Affairs Office
Instructors will require a visible student ID card for entrance into the classroom on a daily basis. Students who do not possess their student ID card will be required to go to the receptionist area in one of the above listed locations and receive a visitor's pass for the day or leave campus to retrieve the student ID card.
Students may be exempt from wearing his/her student ID card in some instances. For example, students who are participating in lab activities where the instructor determines the displayed student ID card will present a hazard may remove the student ID card while performing the lab activity.
Students will be required to pay a $10.00 fee for replacement student ID cards and a $2.00 fee for replacement lanyards.
Southeastern Technical College provides First Aid Kits on its premises. They are there for use in the treatment of minor emergencies. When a supply is taken out of the first aid kit it is the instructor's responsibility to notify the Directory of Safety and Security so that the supplies can be replaced. No medications will be kept in the first aid kits or dispensed to the students by any employee of STC. Students may purchase over the counter medications such as Tylenol from the bookstore.
In all cases requiring emergency medical treatment, immediately call 911 and notify the receptionist. Then notify your supervisor and fill out a Campus Crime/Accident/Incident Report Form.
If you sustain an injury or are involved in an accident requiring minor first aid treatment:
• Inform your supervisor (in the case of an employee) or your instructor (in the case of a student).
• Administer first aid treatment to the injury or wound using universal precautions.
• Access to a first aid kit is not intended to be a substitute for medical attention.
For non-emergency work-related injuries requiring professional medical assistance, management must first authorize treatment. If you sustain an injury requiring treatment other than first aid:
• Inform your supervisor (in the case of an employee) or your instructor (in the case of a student).
• Provide details for the completion of the accident investigation report.
In the event of an accident/injury, other medical emergency, or crime-related incident, the nearest instructor or staff member and an administrator and Security should be notified. It should be noted that this procedure is in no way meant to prohibit or impede the reporting of an emergency directly to the appropriate party (i.e., police department, fire department, ambulance, hospital, etc.).
Professional emergency care, if needed, will be secured by an administrator. As a nonresidential institution, Southeastern Technical College expects that the student will normally secure medical services through a family physician.
In the case of a serious accident or illness, the College will refer the student to the nearest hospital for emergency care and will notify the student's next of kin. It is to be understood that the student or the student's family will be responsible for the cost of such emergency care. If a crime has been committed, the administrator on duty, the Director of Safety and Security will call the local police department.
In the event of an accident/injury, other medical emergency or crime-related incident involving a student, visitor, or employee at Southeastern Technical College, an Incident Report Form must be completed for any and all accidents or crimes occurring on campus. The Incident Report Form can be found on the Intranet. The report should be returned to the Director of Safety and Security.
Southeastern Technical College complies with HB280/O.C.G.A. 16-11.127.1 pertaining to campus carry legislation. According to Georgia Law, any weapons carry license holder when he or she is in any building or on real property owned by or leased to any public technical school, vocational school, college, or university, or other public institution of postsecondary education; provided however, that such exception shall
Also prohibited are other dangerous weapons:
straight razors, spring sticks, fighting chains, blackjacks, switchblade knife, metal knuckles, Bowie knife, throwing knife, numchucks, any knife having a blade of three inches or more, any flailing instrument with two or more rigid parts hinged such that one or more parts can swing freely, any disk having two or more points or blades which is designed to be thrown or propelled other objects that may reasonably pose a danger to the health and safety of students, instructors, or any individuals.
A certified deputy/police officer has the right to wear a visible or concealed weapon anywhere he/she goes in the state of Georgia. He/She is considered on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
STC Weapons Policy is stated within the school catalog. Any infraction should be immediately reported to the administrator on duty. Punitive actions will be administered as specified in the school catalog and Georgia Law.
The abuse of alcohol and the use of illegal drugs by members of the Southeastern Technical College community are incompatible with the goals of the College. In order to further the College's commitment to provide a healthy and productive educational environment, the College established its policy on alcohol and other drugs in compliance with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Amendments of 1989.
• Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education
• Effective Teaching Strategies
Good teaching practices encourage good students. It is important for new faculty members to develop good teaching practices.
Chickering, A. & Gamson, Z. (1987). Seven Principles of Good Practice in Undergraduate Education. AAHE Bulletin , 39, 3-7.
• Know what topics (competencies) must be covered.
• Find appropriate text and make additional handouts if necessary.
• Make tests at beginning of semester.
• Be sure to cover assignments.
• Cover information in text and handouts--make sure students have text and handouts.
• Use effective outline and notes.
• Do not read word for word.
• Know your information.
• Consider the number of students and plan classes accordingly.
• Introduction--Give the purpose and state the topic of the lesson.
• Tell students what you expect them to learn.
• Set the ground rules.
• What performance is required?
• How much error is allowed?
• What are time limits for assignments and tests?
• Use key points.
• Place them in order.
• Do not cover too much material too quickly.
• Make sure to cover all material on your lesson plan so that you will not get behind.
• Ask pertinent questions over what has been covered.
• Always recap the information.
• Repeat key points and show relationships to past lessons.
• Ask questions to see if information was understood.
• Test or quiz to see if information was received.
• Know your subject matter.
• Know your audience and their level.
• Use terminology effective for each group.
• Read body language.
• Look for absent stares, yawning, talking, etc.
• Involve students in learning activities.
• Be enthusiastic
• Speak clearly
• Slow down
• Use natural gestures
• Use visuals
• Encourage student feedback
• Avoid annoying gestures such as rattling keys or loose change.
• Avoid annoying vocal pauses such as "OK?" "Understand?" "You know?"
• Remain professional--stand, sit at desk or on stool; don't appear too relaxed.
• Be ALERT to signs of waning student interest.
• Observing students.
• Watch body language for questions.
• Watch for talking.
• Periodically, ask students to sit up straight and take notes.
• Remind them to keep eye contact with speakers.
• Change student seating if necessary, especially before tests.
• Make letters at least 1 to 1.5 inches high.
• Leave 2 inches between lines.
• Use the top two-thirds of the chart.
• Use as few words as possible.
• Check readability throughout the room.
• Highlight key points with color, underlining, graphics, etc.
• Use as few words as possible.
• Have no more than 6 lines or 6 words per line.
• Develop one major idea per slide.
• Use large font so that slides are visible to students sitting in the back of the classroom.
• Ask the student to step outside the classroom.
• Avoid correcting the student in front of class.
• Set aside some time for a private conference to identify the problem and find a solution.
• DO NOT allow discipline problems to continue. If the problem persists after a warning, send or take the student to an administrator.
• Reinforce concepts from last class.
• Tutor individuals or small groups as time allows.
• Encourage peer tutoring.
• Give students a reason for coming.
• Never give information about students to anyone.
• Students here are adults; you do not tell even their parents or spouses about their grades, attendance, etc.
• Never serve as a job reference for a student.
• When there is a question or concern about rules, procedures, etc., ask an administrator.
• Evening instructors should refer to the evening administrator on duty, (Ask the receptionist to call on radio if necessary.)
• For information about financial aid or personal records, refer the student to Student Services.
• Grade and return tests and assignments as soon as possible--next day is best for effective feedback.
• Go over tests in class--students learn from mistakes.
• Take tests back up, and keep on file for two semesters.
• NEVER leave the classroom or laboratory unsupervised.
• Teach safety on a daily basis.
• Document all safety instructions and events.
• Set the example by following safety rules.
• Require mandatory use of eye protection, in appropriate labs.
• Keep area clean and orderly; and have adequate heating; lighting, and ventilation.
• Be sure trash is emptied regularly.
• Keep floors clean and clear of obstructions.
• Dispose of combustible materials properly.
• Store all tools and accessories.
• Have a Safety Inspection Checklist.
• Comply with local and state safety policies.
• Make a note that safety was integrated into the lesson.
• Develop individualized instruction package on safety for late enrollers.
• Make sure equipment is maintained.
• Report any problems to lead instructor or supervisor.
• Keep laboratory clean and orderly.
• Keep inventory of tools, equipment, consumable materials, and supplies.
• Give adequate supervision.
• Provide proper instruction.
• Provide proper maintenance of equipment.
• Give notification of dangerous conditions.
• NEVER touch students, use abusive language, or use sexist or racist remarks.
• Know school rules regarding illegal drugs, weapons, disorderly conduct, etc.
• Read student handbook for rules.
• Always document any suspicions.
• Report suspicions only to supervisor--do NOT approach the student.
• Special needs, disabled, disadvantaged
• Know those students identified as special needs.
• Determine a plan of reasonable activities.
• Learn where to obtain help.
• Evaluate students' needs through resource personnel.
You have completed the Southeastern Technical College Adjunct Orientation and you are now ready to test your knowledge!
You must score 100% on the assessment quiz.
Complete the online Adjunct Orientation Assessment by clicking on the link. You must score 100% on the assessment quiz.
After you have completed the assessment, click the "Check Answers" button to see your score. You may click "Retry" to take the quiz again, if needed to score 100%. Click the "Close" button (small X at the top right coner of the Adjunct Orientation Assessment box). Type your first and last name in the "TypeYour Name or Identifier:" box. Click the "Email Score" button so that the results of your assessment will be sent to Dusty Pittman-Willhite. You also have the option of printing a certificate of completion to keep for your own records. Thank you.