Adjunct Faculty Handbook

Online Adjunct Faculty Handbook

2004-2005

FLORIDA COMMUNITY COLLEGE AT JACKSONVILLE

OFFICE OF DISTANCE LEARNING

http://www.distancelearning.org

Urban Resource Center, Room 102A
601 West State Street
Jacksonville, FL 32202
904-632-3116

Last Update: December 12, 2003

Distance Learning Philosophy and Mission. 5

Distance Learning Office Administration and Support Staff 6

Performance Expectations and Standards of Employment 8

Online Adjunct Expectations. 8

Use of Master Course Shells. 9

Online Adjunct Evaluations. 9

Student Reviews. 9

Adjunct Workload and Compensation. 10

Adjunct Load. 10

Compensation. 10

Adjunct Teaching Contracts. 10

Hiring Process. 10

Reporting Structure. 10

Adjunct Faculty Personnel File. 10

Online Adjunct Orientation. 11

College Support for Online Teaching. 11

Learner Support Center (LSC) 11

Distance Learning Office (DLO) 12

What the Distance Learning Office Does. 12

Before the Term Begins: 12

Scheduling Courses and Faculty Assignments. 12

Marketing of Courses and Programs. 13

Welcome Postcard. 13

General Questions. 13

Faculty Orientation and Training. 13

During the Term.. 14

Faculty & Student Support: 14

Class Rosters, Student Mailing Labels, and Grades: 14

Testing at Alternate Sites: 14

Student Surveys: 15

Library Services. 16

Learning Centers. 16

Instructional Support For Distance Learning Students. 16