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University College

Adjunct Faculty Handbook

2015-2016

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Table of Contents Welcome from the VPAA ……….....................................................................................................................4 Mission of SNHU & University College ……………………………………………………………………….4 Section 1: Administrative Information Hiring………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5 Payroll Information……………………………………………………………………………………………5

Email, Mail & ID’s……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6 Supplies & Equipment …..…………………………………………………………………………………...6

Parking…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...6-7 Public Safety & SNHU Alerts…………………………………………………………………………….7-8 Section 2: Semester Expectations Blackboard & TurnItIn …….……………………………………………………………………………..8-9 Pre-Semester ……………………………………………………………………………………………….9-10 First Week & Third Week ………………………………………………………………………………...10 Mid-Semester Grades ………………………………………………………………………………………10 Eighth Week ……………………………………………………………………………………………….10-11

Faculty Evaluations …………………………………………………………………………………….11-12 Thirteenth Week ……………………………………………………………………………………………...12 Final Exams ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..12

Post Semester …………………………………………………………………………………………………..13

Section 3: Policies Attendance Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………13 Academic Honesty ……………………………………………………………………………………...13-14 Anti-Violence Policy ………………………………………………………………………………………...14

Sexual Harassment Policy ………………………………………………………………………………...14 Academic Policies …………………………………………………………………………………………….14 Student Handbook/Policies …...…………………………………………………………………………14 Employee Handbook/Policies …………………………………………………………………………..14 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ………………………………………….15 Section 4: Helpful University Information Helpful Links, Tech Support and Contact Information ………………………………….15-16

Center for Teaching and Learning ……………………………………………………………….17-18 Department Chair Guide ……………………………………………………………………………….....19

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Section 5: School Specific Information School of Education ……………………………………………………………………………………….20 Section 6: Example Teaching Document University-wide Syllabus Template …………………………………………………………...20-21 Assignment Schedule Template ………………………………………………………………...22-23 Classroom Courtesies …………………………………………………………………………………….23

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Welcome from the Vice President for Academic Affairs I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of our teaching community in University College. As you know, it is our mission to support and promote student success as well as provide students with the highest-quality education. Our adjunct faculty play a critical role in this, and your dedication and commitment to our University College students does not go unrecognized. Again, thank you for your commitment to the success of our students. If I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Sincerely,

Michael Evans, Ph.D. Michael Evans, Ph.D. Vice President for Academic Affairs Mission of SNHU & University College

SNHU Mission Southern New Hampshire University educates intellectually and culturally enriched individuals to be successful in their careers and contribute to their communities. SNHU’s educational philosophy challenges students’ intellectual potential and prepares them for professional lives in an ever-changing and increasingly interconnected world. It provides a supportive and close-knit learning community, delivering engaging instruction in a flexible variety of formats. Students develop the knowledge to understand a complex world, the skills to act effectively within that world and the wisdom to make good choices. They do so within a community of teachers, staff and peers that is encouraged to add its scholarly, creative and pedagogical contributions to the larger social good. University College Mission The mission of University College is to graduate students prepared for professional and personal success. We provide rigorous academic programs and essential civic education accessible to all students. Our curricula will inspire students to engage in the cultural, political and economic life of their community.

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Section 1: Administrative Information Hiring

The following documents are required for all new hires in University College at SNHU and most are to be completed in Workday:

- Application For Employment Form - Resume/CV - State W4 Completion - Official Transcripts (through the Schools) - Direct Deposit Enrollment - I9 form and Instructions - Background Check (coming soon!)

Payroll Information Adjunct faculty are paid bi-weekly, two weeks in arrears. Checks will be distributed to the address on file unless changed within Workday. Direct deposit can be initiated through Workday and funds will be available immediately on the date of issue. Please contact the Payroll Office for payroll assistance or questions, payroll@snhu.edu. Email, Mail and ID’s

A. Email [Access through MySNHU located at the top right box, titled Applications. SNHU webmail is listed about two thirds of the way down on the Homepage] All faculty members are required to use their SNHU email address. Please check it frequently for information about the university and more specifically your school. The new system is web based, so faculty will be able to check mail wherever there is an internet connection. The configuration for e-mail addresses contains the first letter of the first name, dot, last name @snhu.edu (i.e. faculty member Jane Doe would use j.doe@snhu.edu). This account will remain active while the adjunct faculty member’s file is active at SNHU, and will serve as a continued point of contact, even in a semester when the adjunct instructor may not be teaching. Please continue to check it periodically. SNHU's policy regarding email can be accessed at https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/ITS/CIS/Pages/EmailPolicy.aspx. SNHU uses a spam filter from Barracuda Networks that significantly cuts down on the amount of spam received. Faculty will need to access the spam filter to check for any quarantined email messages. When such messages are quarantined, a notification email is sent to the recipient. To access the spam filter, please

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go to https://barracuda.snhu.edu/cgi-mod/index.cgi?locale=en_US and enter your mySNHU credentials.

B. Mail

All faculty have a designated mailbox in their home school (i.e. School of Arts & Sciences, School of Business or School of Education) during the semesters/terms in which they teach. Faculty should check their mailbox each time they are on campus for messages and items that students have left. Any photocopying that faculty have ordered will be left in the mailbox.

C. Employee ID’s

Employee ID’s are generated through One Stop in Exeter Hall. Adjuncts should consult with their individual schools about obtaining and Employee ID card.

Supplies & Equipment

- Each School’s administrative staff can provide basic supplies: blue books, pencils, pens, white board markers, paper, paper clips, and envelopes.

- Computers and a copier are available for faculty use in Robert Frost Hall 203 and Webster Hall 103. Please remember to bring a thumb drive with you to save your work, as these computers are refreshed each night. For printing in Robert Frost Hall, you will need to have a supply of copy paper; you can print in Black and White in Webster Hall. A copier code for the copy machines can be obtained from any of the administrative staff in your respective Dean’s Office. Requests for other printing may be coordinated through the respective Dean’s office. However, in reducing paper use, SNHU encourages adjunct faculty to scan digital copies of handouts and post them to Blackboard when appropriate.

- All exams and other confidential information must be given to one of the administrative staff (please do not ask student workers to handle confidential information). When exams or other confidential copies are returned, they will be placed in a locked cabinet. Please ask the staff for assistance.

Parking

Faculty are provided with a parking decal free of charge. Decals must be displayed on cars in accordance with the Office of Public Safety’s regulations to avoid parking violation fines. To obtain a parking decal, go to http://penelopent.snhu.edu/SNHUStaffDecals/welcome.asp. A prompt will appear to enter an email user name and password. Click on “Add My information.” In the field that says “Campus location” type in your home school (Business, Education, Arts and Sciences). This is where the decal will be mailed via interoffice. Once the required information is updated and submitted, the option to click on “Apply for my parking decal” is given. Again, complete the required information (be sure to have the license plate number handy) and click submit. A notice that the decal application

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has been accepted will appear and the decal be mailed to the designated campus location. Please contact Public Safety with any questions or problems. Parking lots are designated for staff/faculty, students, and/or visitors. A campus parking map is available at https://my.snhu.edu/Resources/CampusMap/Pages/default

Public Safety & SNHU Alerts

A. The department of Public Safety monitors and maintains a safe and secure campus, an environment where everyone can teach and learn. Staff members enforce the university's expectations of mutual respect and responsible behavior. In addition to the protection of life and property, they are also dedicated to the smooth day-to-day functioning of the university community. If you are locked out of a classroom or office or need of assistance with students or others, you can go to the Public Safety Office in the Morrissey House or call 603.645.9700. Note that Public Safety will not unlock office doors for students. In case of emergency call 911.

B. Southern New Hampshire University has recently adopted a notification system that enables the school to send urgent news to its campus community. The opt-in service called SNHU Alerts allows the university to send timely messages about emergencies and class cancellations or delays. The new system, powered by e2Campus, enables school officials to send instant alerts directly to registered subscribers’ e-mail accounts and/or mobile phones via SMS text messages. Subscribers can also receive the alerts via RSS, wireless PDA, and “My Yahoo,” “My AOL,” or personalized iGoogle home page. SNHU Alerts will be used to communicate important information during any potential emergency, such as a snow delay or closing, Homeland Security advisory, weather warning, gas leak, fire, crime watch, power failure, boil-water advisory, parking lot closure, or other event. Subscribers are notified via an annual email reminder prior to the start of the academic year that they must update their account.

1. Weather Cancellations

Cancellations due to inclement weather are made with student and instructor safety in mind. Faculty who have questions about whether classes are cancelled should check SNHU Alerts which is updated as soon as decisions about closings are made. Typically, decisions for 5:30 or 6:00 PM classes are made by 3:00 PM; decisions for morning classes are made by 6:00 AM. The university has established a school closing hotline; faculty and students may call (603) 644-3133. Classes cancelled due to weather conditions are made up through the use of BlackBoard™, but variation is possible. Faculty should notify the Office of the Dean if they will be making up the cancelled class face-to-face. The office will find an available classroom for use. It is recommended that faculty use the e-

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mail function in BlackBoard™ to notify their students that classes are cancelled and identify an alternate assignment for making up the session. The following section identifies stations that carry Southern New Hampshire University cancellation announcements.

2. Media Contacted for Class/University Cancellations WBZ – TV Channel 4 WHDH – TV Channel 7 WMUR - TV Channel 9 WZID 95.7 FM WQLL 96.5 FM WNHQ 98.5 FM WGIR 101.1 FM WJYY/WNHI 105.5 FM WRKO 680 AM WBZ 1030 AM WFEA 1370 AM WKXL 1450 AM

Section 2: Semester Expectations Blackboard and TurnItIn

A. BlackBoard™ Blackboard provides a way for instructors to present interactive resources in addition to regular textbooks and face-to-face instruction. Being able to point students to wonderful materials as resources and to call upon materials from other sources adds an exciting dimension to teaching. Opportunities include: x Greater interaction with/between students x More opportunities to evaluate student progress x No more paper handouts – all material online so faculty do not need to

wait for photocopies x Immediate feedback and automated grading on quizzes x Discussions typically more thoughtful than those in class; faculty can

see the input of each student in the discussion x No make-up classes for bad weather x Compatible with busy lifestyles x Access to up-to-date information to supplement the textbook x Ability to have a ‘guest lecturer’ from anywhere in the world

One of the latest additions to BlackBoard™ tools is the Assignment feature. The advantage of Assignment is that when faculty create an assignment using

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this feature, it automatically creates an entry in the electronic Grade Center. It also collects submissions and organizes them by the specific assignment whereas the Drop Box collected all submissions all in one place. Another recent upgrade to BlackBoard™ tools is the Grade Center. This feature is very similar to the Grade Book, however, there are more options for how grades and student information display and there are automatic connections to other tools in BlackBoard™ that automatically create an entry in the Grade Center (i.e. Turnitin, Assignment, Discussion Board, etc.). To find out more, contact the Instructional Support department. All UC faculty and adjuncts are required to complete basic BlackBoard™ onboard training and will receive a certificate upon completion. All adjuncts are required to post the following items on each course suite:

x Name and contact info x Office hours x Course syllabus

Adjuncts should also be able to hold a class on-line through BlackBoard™ in the event of class cancellation.

B. Turnitin

In an effort to support academic honesty, SNHU subscribes to Turnitin, an easy to use web-based tool that can assist with plagiarism detection and prevention. Electronic submission of a student’s paper allows faculty to determine how much of it may have been plagiarized and from what source(s). Faculty can require students to submit their papers to Turnitin through their course BlackBoard™ site. Once students submit, faculty receive a copy of the paper and a copy of the originality report from Turnitin. Faculty should include the following statement in their syllabi: Technological tools may be used to detect plagiarism or cheating at the instructor’s discretion. For a full definition of academic dishonesty, please refer to the undergraduate and graduate catalogs.

Pre-Semester - MySNHU: You will access your class roster and Blackboard and post grades through

this site. - Syllabi are required to be submitted to your home school (electronic copy required)

and posted to the course Blackboard site a minimum of two-weeks prior to the start of each semester.

- Office hours: Full-time faculty are expected to hold five office hours per week, and adjunct faculty must hold a minimum of one hour per week. Office hour information must be submitted to a member of the administrative staff within your school, prior to the start of each semester.

- SNHU email account: faculty members are required to use SNHU email to communicate with students, faculty, and staff.

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First Week & Third Week A. First Week

- Course rosters are available through your mySNHU portal. - Take attendance the first day of class and make habit of taking attendance

every day. This will be helpful for roster verification requested by the Registrar’s office during the third week of class.

- Please review course syllabi on Blackboard with students the first day of class. - Students will be able to add or drop courses during the first five (5) days of

the semester.

B. Third Week - The Registrar’s Office will request roster verification for each class. The

Registrar will send an email with instructions and deadlines. - Please indicate students who (1) are on your roster but never attended; (2)

students who stopped attending, and (3) students who are attending but are not on your roster.

- This is completed electronically per the instructions in the notification from the Registrar.

- PROMPT response is required as roster verification has a direct connection to a student’s financial aid as well as a failure to submit the roster verification is highly visible across university leadership.

C. Mid-Semester Grades

- At approximately the sixth week of the semester you will be expected to submit a mid-semester grade for each student as this is tied to the NCAA eligibility for SNHU. In addition, excessive absences will be reported. [No more than three absences per semester should be tolerated; fewer, if that is your preference].

- Make sure you have gathered enough grading data on students to make this grade meaningful. The traditional mid-term, final paper syndrome is no longer considered adequate feedback by most faculty.

- During the fall and spring terms, these grades play a very important, critical role in the advising and early intervention process.

D. Eighth Week - The Magical Eighth Week Rule: The Withdrawal Policy

[Check the Academic Dates to Remember on the Registrar’s web page, https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/Registrar/Pages/default.aspx for the exact date.]

Prior to the Eighth Week

- If students have been absent or have fallen sufficiently behind so as to show no real commitment to the course, you may withdraw them from the course. This is called

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an Instructor-Initiated Withdrawal (forms are located on the faculty portal) and requires the Dean’s signature. The Dean will not sign the withdrawal unless the instructor has first notified the student and his/her advisor that the withdrawal is imminent and has given the student reasonable (at least one week) time to respond. Prior to the eighth week, this grade can only be a W; after the eighth week, it must be a WP or WF (see below)*.

- Students may withdraw themselves up to the eighth week of the semester. They must complete the Student-Initiated Withdrawal form and request your signature to do so; however, the only reason you can really refuse is when the student is withdrawing to avoid punishment for some form of academic dishonesty. The University prohibits students from using the withdrawal to circumvent punishment. * After the Eighth Week 1. After the eighth week students can receive an Instructor Initiated “Withdrawal

Passing” (WP) or a “Withdrawal Failing” (WF). “WP” and “WF” are issued only when circumstances beyond the control of the student prohibit them from completing assigned work or attending class. These withdrawals may be awarded up to the last day of class and also require the Dean’s signature.

2. After the last day of class the withdrawal process is more complicated. See the Associate Dean in your school for assistance.

3. “Incompletes” (I) can be awarded when reasonable extenuating circumstances prevent a student who is PASSING the course from completing the work on time. Please complete an Incomplete Grade Form located on the faculty portal; once this is received in the Registrar’s Office, the “I” grade will be entered on behalf of the instructor. In addition, the Registrar’s Office adds a 7-day buffer to the expiration date provided in order to allow instructors continued access to their gradebook and time to grade materials and submit the grade changes form. Incompletes can stand only for 30 days from term end before they revert to a grade of “F” (please warn the student). If any students have incomplete work, please leave your forwarding address and phone number with the Dean’s office before leaving campus for the semester as the Registrar has a “contract” that must be completed prior to entering an incomplete.

4. “In Progress” - Passing (IP) grades are to be entered for all internships, practicums, and courses that span multiple terms. “IP” indicates that a student is passing as of the official term end date. Please contact registrar@snhu.edu with any questions.

E. Thirteenth Week—Faculty Evaluations

In week 13 of each semester/term, students evaluate all courses in which they are enrolled. Adjuncts and full-time faculty are expected to allow 15 minutes during class time for students to complete during this week. The evaluations contain

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questions about the instructor, the course, and the text, and students are notified of their availability via email. Once the deadline date for final grades is reached, course evaluation results will be released to faculty. Individual faculty members will receive an email with instructions for viewing their course evaluation results online in CoursEval. The email subject line will be “Your course evaluation results are available”. Summaries of the evaluations will be sent to the faculty member, your Dean’s office, and the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Faculty are encouraged to use student feedback to assist them in improving instruction. Any comments or suggestions on the course evaluation process and CoursEval are welcome. If you have used CoursEval as student or faculty we would like to hear your thoughts. Any questions or comments regarding the use of CourseEval should be sent to Aaron Flint at a.flint@snhu.edu Additionally, a mid-point evaluation may be administered by your home school. Directions will be mailed to faculty members prior to administration. Faculty also have the freedom to request informal feedback from students at any point during the course. This feedback can be helpful in identifying small issues before they become larger concerns. Faculty may request the same evaluation format used in final course evaluations, or may create their own (for example through the Survey tool in BlackBoard™).

New adjunct faculty should expect their program coordinator, department chair or Associate Dean to visit their class at least once during semester. A written evaluation along with recommendations and suggestions will be discussed with you.

F. Final Exams

- Final exams are scheduled by the Registrar according to course section number.

- Final exams cannot be administered during the last week of classes. Exams must be given during the scheduled times allotted by the Registrar’s Office. Any request for exam schedule changes must be submitted to your home school’s Dean’s Office for approval.

- Because of scheduling conflicts or special course requirements finals are not always given in the same classroom as the regular class. Please make sure to clearly communicate your course final exam date/time/location to your students.

- Please leave adequate time for copy/printing of final exams. - If you are not giving a final or giving an alternate assignment, you must notify

the Dean’s office in writing. - Grades must be submitted to mySNHU no later than 48-hours following the

exam; grades of graduating seniors must be submitted within 24-hours following the exam.

- Although pluses and minuses are permitted, we do not award D- grades or A+ grades at SNHU.

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- Please be sure to complete all of your final grades ON TIME. Failure to do this will result in removal from future courses in University College, as an adjunct faculty.

G. Post Semester

- Please ensure that your contact information with the Dean’s Office is correct. - Please make sure to check your SNHU email for a minimum of 2 weeks prior

to the end of the term, to answer any questions. Section 3: Academic Policies Many of the policies can be found on my.snhu.edu. Attendance Policy

The major responsibility for education belongs to the student. An assumption of responsibility is at the center of learning and accomplishment. Each student is expected to arrange a class schedule in such a way that conflicting employment or personal activities are held to a minimum. Attendance is required in all courses. Excessive absences (more than 3) may result in failure or dismissal. Attendance is especially required in all freshman-level courses. Faculty are expected to discuss the situation in person with students before assigning a failing grade or dismissing them from the course. Each student is responsible for all assignments and class work regardless of attendance requirements. Faculty office hours have been established to provide extra class assistance for students. These faculty office hours are not intended to make up missed class time.

- Any rules that would result in a radical change in grade or would result in an F grade for the course should be clearly explained in the syllabus (i.e. missing assignments, several late assignments, incomplete assignments, attendance, etc.) Mediating disputes over grades when rules are not clearly defined in the syllabus becomes very thorny and unsatisfying to all of the parties.

Academic Honesty The University outlines academic honesty on page 128 of the 2014/2015 Undergraduate Catalog. The catalog can be located on the following page: https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/AcademicAffairs/Pages/default.aspx. Faculty must include a policy and clear consequences of plagiarism in the course syllabus. If plagiarism occurs, the following procedure must be adhered to:

- Faculty must meet face-to-face with student(s) and discuss the incident making sure the student(s) is aware that plagiarism has occurred.

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- Student must be told that this incident will be recorded in their permanent student record and more than one incident will lead to further disciplinary action by the Office of the Provost.

- Faculty must submit to the Associate Dean’s office: 1. Evidence of face-to-face meeting 2. Student(s) work 3. Evidence of plagiarism (e.g. Turn It In or reference source)

Any time a sanction is given (reduced grade on an assignment, failure of an assignment, failure of a course, etc.) as a result of academic misconduct, faculty are expected to submit a short report to the SNHU Care Team. The purpose of this report is to facilitate the detection of incidents that span multiple classes or schools. Anti-Violence Policy “Southern New Hampshire University does not tolerate threatening or violent behavior of any kind whether physical or psychological. This policy has been created to ensure an environment of respect and safety that is free from intimidation, threats and acts of violence.” To learn more about the Anti-Violence Policy and steps for reporting an incident, visit: https://my.snhu.edu/staff/HumanResources/Documents/AntiViolence%20Policy2012.pdf Sexual Harassment Policy “Southern New Hampshire University seeks to create and maintain an academic and work environment in which all members of the community are free of harassment based on color, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, national origin, or disability. It is the policy of SNHU that no member of the community may sexually harass another. Sexual harassment is illegal and it makes the academic and working environment hostile, intimidating and offensive.” Visit http://www.snhu.edu/2490.asp to learn more about this policy and resolution processes or visit http://it.snhu.edu/instructionalsupport/preventingharassment.htm to complete the Sexual Harassment web-based training module. Academic Policies

Further information can be found: https://my.snhu.edu/Committees/AcademicPolicy/default.aspx

Student Handbook policies and information can be found: https://my.snhu.edu/Resources/StudentHandbooks/Documents/2014-15%20Student%20Handbook.pdf

Employment Handbook policies and information can be found: https://my.snhu.edu/staff/HumanResources/Documents/Employment%20Handbook.pdf

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All course syllabi must contain an ADA/504 Compliance Statement regarding student accommodations. Disability Services policies and information can be found at: https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/DisaBilityServices/Pages/default.aspx.

Wellness Center policies and information can be found at: https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/WellnessCenter/Pages/default.aspx

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can be found at: http://family.snhu.edu/Resources/policiesandprocedures/Pages/All%20Policies%20and%20Procedures/FERPA%20Student%20Right%20to%20Privacy.aspx

Section 4: Helpful University Information

Helpful Links, Tech Support and Contact Information

People and Departments to Know University Administrators

Name, Title Email Dr. Paul LeBlanc, President p.leblanc@snhu.edu Dr. Patricia Lynott, Provost & Sr. Vice President of Academic Affairs

p.lynott@snhu.edu

Dr. Michael Evans, Vice President of Academic Affairs m.evans@snhu.edu Mr. Thomas Beraldi, Associate Vice President of Research & Planning

t.beraldi@snhu.edu

Ms. Jane Yerrington, Assistant Dean of Academic Affairs

j.yerrington@snhu.edu

Deans

Dr. Karen Erickson, School of Arts & Sciences k.erickson@snhu.edu Mr. William Gillett, School of Business w.gillett@snhu.edu Mr. Raymond McNulty, School of Education r.mcnulty@snhu.edu Ms. Kathryn Growney, University Library k.growney@snhu.edu

Associate/Assistant Deans

Dr. Steven Johnson, Associate Dean, School of Arts & Sciences

s.johnson5@snhu.edu

Dr. Shawn Powers, Assistant Dean, School of Arts & Sciences

s.powers1@snhu.edu

Dr. Kimberly Bogle-Jubinville, Associate Dean, School of Business

k.boglejubinville@snhu.edu

Dr. Andrew Lynch, Associate Dean, School of Business

a.lynch@snhu.edu

Dr. Margaret Ford, Associate Dean, School of Education

m.ford1@snhu.edu

Ms. Nancy Miller, Assistant Dean, School of Education

n.miller@snhu.edu

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Ms. Christina Banks, Assistant Dean, School of Education

c.banks@snhu.edu

Ms. Carey Glines, Dean of Student Success and Retention

c.glines@snhu.edu

Ms. Heather Lorenz, Dean of Students h.lorenz@snhu.edu

Other University Offices/Personnel Department Phone

Academic Advising……………………………….. 603.645.9630 Audio Visual Department………………………. 603.668.2211 Ext. 2173 Audio Visual Library…………………………….. 603.645.9721 Bookstore…………………………………………… 603.645.9618 The Center for Community Engaged Learning …. 603.314.7965 Center for Teaching and Learning……………. 603.644.3199 Computing Resources…………………………… 603.645.9628 Disability Services……………………………….. 603.668.2211 Ext. 2366 Office of Human Resources & Development

Payroll (Rhonda Thyng)…………. 603.668.2211 Ext. 3127 Benefits (Maria Ashton)………………… 603.668.2211 Ext. 3111

The Learning Center …………………………….. 603.645.9606 Library………………………………………………. 603.645.9605 Library Reference Desk…………………………. 603.668.2211 Ext. 2161 Registrar……………………………………………. 603.668.2211 Ext. 2280 Wellness Center…………………………………… 603.645.9679

mySNHU

https://my.snhu.edu/CookieAuth.dll?GetLogon?curl=Z2F&reason=0&formdir=5

Blackboard

SNHU strongly recommends the use of Blackboard to support your classroom. Please contact Linda McCabe, l.mccabe@snhu.edu or ext. 2241 for instructional support. Blackboard can be accessed through mySNHU and is located through single sign on in the upper right hand corner of the home page. Digital Measures

Digital Measures is a tool used university-wide to capture crucial faculty and adjunct information, making it easier to aggregate and more accessible for process, accreditation, scholarly activity, resumes, etc. It also provides us a way to highlight our faculty and adjuncts in UC. If you have not had prior access or need to gain access to Digital Measures, please contact Aaron Flint at a.flint@snhu.edu.

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Schedule/Roster/Grades

Access class schedule and rosters and enter grades through the mySNHU portal. A tutorial is available to help you activate your account. If you should need further assistance, contact the Help Desk, helpdesk@snhu.edu or x4357. E-Mail Account

As a faculty member, you are required to use SNHU email to communicate with students, faculty and staff. You can link your SNHU email to your home email if desired. For further help with email set-up, please contact the Help Desk, helpdesk@snhu.edu or x4357. Registrar’s Page

Academic calendars and final exam schedules are located here http://www.snhu.edu/admission/academic-calendars Public Safety

Parking Stickers can be obtained on-line. In cases of emergency, contact: X9700, Madison House. http://www.snhu.edu/campus-life-college-safety.asp One-Stop Office: my.snhu.edu

SNHU faculty IDs, Bursar and Registrar forms can be obtained at the One-Stop Office, Exeter Hall. Contact ext. 9640 Shapiro Library

Main Desk: ext. 9605 Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-9:00pm; Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm; Sun. 12:00pm-7:00pm Extensive on-line resources. http://www.snhu.edu/library.asp Academic Advising: my.snhu.edu

Career, learner, and Academic Support Services: Academic advising and other academic services offered through this office. Contact: ext. 9630, Exeter Hall. http://www.snhu.edu/student-success-academic-advising-manchester-campus.asp

Academic Support & Student Success Resources

The Office of Academic Advising, Exeter Hall, Suite 59, 603.645.9630, academicadvising@snhu.edu, https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/AcademicAdvising/Pages/default.aspx

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The Learning Center, Shapiro Library Learning Commons, Suite 207, 603.645.9606, thelearningcenter@snhu.edu, https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/LearningCenter/Pages/home.aspx

The Center for Community Engaged Learning, Stark Hall, Suite 14, 603.314.7965, serve@snhu.edu, https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/CCEL/Pages/default.aspx

The Office of Disability Services, Exeter Hall, Suite 56, 603.644.3118, https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/DisaBilityServices/Pages/default.aspx

Instructional Support

For assistance with technology (Blackboard, electronic student evaluations, software applications) please contact Instructional Support at ext. 9678 https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/ITS/Pages/default.aspx

Audio Visual

Contact: x2170 Request AV equipment or assistance through this office such as TV, DVD/VCR player, projectors, movie rentals, etc. http://www.snhu.edu/1003.asp

Payroll

W-4, Direct Deposit information please contact r.thyng@snhu.edu ext. 3127. http://www.snhu.edu/about-snhu-contact-us-college-employment.asp

Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)

Located in the Learning Commons, Room 222, #603.644.3199

VISION

Support and promote excellence in teaching and learning.

MISSION Provide programs and resources to support faculty teaching, research, and service to the University and outside community. Including:

a. To advance teaching excellence among full-time and part-time faculty, providing research-based programs and opportunities for faculty to hone and advance their teaching skills and styles;

b. To mentor faculty at each stage of their careers; c. To actively link teaching, learning, research, and scholarship as complementary

activities;

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d. To foster collaboration and community across schools and the region through professional and social programs.

ADVISORY BOARD (AY 14-15):

The Center Advisory Board currently consists of the following members:

x Beth Sheehan – School of Business/2 year term appointment x Burt Reynolds – School of Business x Eklou Amendah – School of Business x Micheline Anstey – School of Business x Kiki Berk – School of Arts & Sciences x Susan Cook – School of Arts & Sciences x Andrea Bard – School of Arts & Sciences x Denise Benner – School of Education x Jennifer Harris – Shapiro Library x Megan Paddack – School of Arts & Sciences (member-at-large) x Elizabeth Henley – School of Business (non-voting) x Allison Cummings – School of Arts & Sciences x Cathy Stavenger – School of Education (member-at-large, non-voting)

Guests are invited to participate in board meetings as deemed appropriate. Membership is on rotating, three-year terms.

PROGRAMMING The Center for Teaching and Learning strives to develop, schedule, and implement a variety of programs that support the Vision and Mission of the Center. Sponsored programs are open to all Southern New Hampshire University full-time and adjunct faculty members. Please contact the Director, Beth Sheehan, if you are interested in learning more about various programs and opportunities on campus - CTL@snhu.edu.

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Department Chair Guide

School of Business David Doyon Accounting

Maria Painchaud/Sue Losapio Business Adm/Organizational Leadership

Mike Tasto Finance/Economics

Kim Monk Hospitality Business

Bulent Aybar International Business

Pat Spirou Marketing

Tej Dhakar Quantitative Studies, Ops & Project Management

Mark Hecox Sport Management

Vicki Connell Culinary

School of Education Cathy Stavenger Elementary Education Audrey Rogers Secondary Education/Leadership Programs

(M.Ed.) Dave Bresnahan Music Education

School of Arts and Sciences Tracy Dow Communication and Media Arts

Susan Youngs English

Pamela Cohen Mathematics

Kevin Degnan Science

Frank Catano Social Sciences

Mike Hendery Psychology

Antimo DiMatteo Intensive English Program

Denis Hall MS-TEFL

Deborah Varat Humanities

Patrick Cullen Justice Studies

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Section 5: Unit Specific Information

School of Education

A. The School of Education uses web-based software, Chalk and Wire, to electronically assess student work and collect and analyze student assessment data, as well as create electronic student and professional portfolios. All students in certification programs are enrolled in Chalk and Wire. Faculty are provided a subscription free of charge. The Quick Start Guide can be accessed by clicking here: http://userguide.chalkandwire.com/m/14416/l/210868-quickstart-guide-for-assessors and should contact Donna Crook at d.crook@snhu.edu with any questions.

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Section 6: Example Teaching Documents

University –wide Syllabus Template

Course Number / Name: Section #:

Course Room#: Term:

Faculty Name:

Email Address:

Office:

Office Hours:

Phone Ext:

REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s) and Supplemental Materials: (include title, author, publisher, edition, ISBN#)

COURSE PREREQUISITES:

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

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COURSE OBJECTIVES:

LEARNING OUTCOMES:

COURSE FORMAT: (e.g. lecture; lecture/discussion; seminar; other)

COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA:

GRADING POLICY:

ATTENDANCE POLICY:

PLAGIARISM POLICY:

SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS:

https://my.snhu.edu/Academics/Pages/SyllabiStatements.aspx

Weekly Readings/Assignments/Exam Schedule

Week 1

Week 2

Week 3

Week 4

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Week 5

Week 6

Week 7

Week 8

Week 9

Week 10

Week 11

Week 12

Week 13

Week 14

Week 15

Week 16

Final Exam

Please reference the Registrar’s final exam schedule

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Classroom Courtesies

1. If you rearrange the furniture (desks/chairs) in the classroom, please return them to their original position(s). The instructor for the next class should not have to take time prior to their class to move tables/chairs back into order.

2. Please clean off the whiteboard(s) at the end of class.

3. Please close out any open programs on the teaching station computer that you have been using.

4. Please DO NOT enter the classroom and begin setting up for your class before the “official class time” for the previous class is over; especially if the instructor is still talking to a group of students.

5. If you open the windows in order to regulate the temperature in the classroom, please ensure that they are closed BEFORE you leave.

6. Please ask students to pick up and properly dispose of any discarded notepaper/trash, snack wrappers, and beverage cans/bottles.