New Faculty Orientation : Checklists

Complete the following:

• Ethics-in-Action training (Contact HR if you have any questions).
• Hazard Communication, Infection Control and Harassment Free Workplace training in Blackboard (See trainings directions handout received from adjunct coordinator)
• FERPA  - Sign and return one copy to adjunct coordinator; keep other copy for files
• Blackboard Training

• Get texts and any supplementary material
• Use official syllabus & create syllabus addendum
• ATC syllabus must be distributed to students either on paper or through Blackboard and reviewed in class. Must supplement with instructor-specific syllabus addendum (descriptions, supplies, contact info, overview of course, more detailed grade breakdown, class rules and regulations, etc.). Provide adjunct faculty with sample syllabus addendums.
• Use Blackboad for gradebook and posting important class documents.
• Print rosters/submit final grades through BannerWeb.
  • To print roster, select “Summary Class List” and print it
  • To enter final grades, select “Final Grades” and enter them
• Keep attendance. Needs to be submitted at end of term. Date of last attendance needed for “F”s.
• Report “no-shows” as directed by registrar.
• If student does not show up by the “No Show” deadline, they are reported as a “No-Show” (check your ATC email regularly so you know when this deadline is).
• If student contacts instructor (by phone, email, or in Blackboard) they are not a “No Show” even if they have never come to class.
• When you get the email from the registrar, go to the link provided by her, and follow the instructions.
• Save or print the report after submission.
• If student is reported as a “No Show” and they request re-admission, it is up to instructor’s discretion. If decision is to re-admit, send email to registrar with the student’s full name and I.D. number, the CRN for the class and a request to re-enroll the student.

• Set up an Intranet account
• Request account through ATC faculty website
• Check ATC email regularly
• Check Blackboard class regularly
• Communicate with students ONLY through ATC and Blackboard email
• Know the difference between BannerWeb, Intranet, Blackboard, and ATC e-mail and what each are used for
  • BannerWeb- print class roll, submit final grades
  • Intranet- View course offerings, submit help requests (for Blackboard, equipment, and technology), sign up for Faculty/Staff Development
  • ATC email – Communications from dean, registrar, division admin assistant, students, etc.  PLEASE read through complete emails.
  • Blackboard – Online learning management system. MUST be used for posting grades and key course documents.  Post at least one announcement and faculty contact information.

• Get needed teaching supplies 
• Become familiar with available library resources (tours, Galileo, etc.).
• Learn about the ATC Academic Support Center – Tutoring services available. 
• Make copies – Make needed copies but avoid excessive copying. Use Blackboard when appropriate.                        
  • Other campuses – Contact main office for campus copying access.

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Emergency evening support- JR Whitley, evening coordinator, 706-340-2765 (cell)  or office , J.R. - 706-355-5197     

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