VIRGINIA WESTERN

COMMUNITY COLLEGE

 

 

 

3095 Colonial Avenue, S. W.

P.O. Box 14007

Roanoke, Virginia  24038

 

 

 

VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (VWCC)

FACULTY HANDBOOK

 

 

It is the policy of the Virginia Community College System and Virginia Western Community College to maintain and promote equal employment and educational opportunities without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, or other non-merit factors.  For further information, contact the Title IX Coordinator in Chapman Hall, Room 102, 857‑6067 or the Section 504 Coordinator, S102, 857-7286. TTY number is “711” or 1-800-828-1120.

 

 

                                                                                                                      July 2001 (Revised)

                                                                                                                      July 2002 (Revised)

                                                                                                                      July 2003 (Revised)

                                                                                                                      July 2004 (Revised)

                                                                                                                      July 2005 (Revised)

                                                                                                                      July 2006 (Revised)

                                                                                                                      July 2007 (Revised)

 

 

 

 

 

 

PREFACE

 

 

 

The Virginia Western Community College (VWCC) Faculty Handbook is a resource document that provides VWCC faculty with information about the policies and procedures which affect their employment and which assist them in carrying out their duties and responsibilities.  Most of the policies and procedures that govern VWCC faculty are prescribed by the Virginia Community College System (VCCS) and apply to faculty throughout the VCCS.  These system wide policies and procedures are provided in the VCCS Policy Manual.  Local policies, procedures, and issues that apply specifically to the faculty at VWCC are provided in the VWCC Faculty Handbook.  The Topical Index in the VWCC Faculty Handbook identifies the topics that are available in both the Handbook and the Policy Manual so that VWCC faculty will have a single reference to all of the policies and procedures and can quickly find where information is located without having to hunt through separate indexes.

 

Faculty have access to hard copies of the VCCS Policy Manual and the VWCC Faculty Handbook through the college’s library and division offices.  Faculty also have access to the VCCS Policy Manual and the VWCC Faculty Handbook through the Faculty Information icon on everyone’s desktop on their PC.  Double click the faculty information icon and it will go directly to the Faculty Information page.  At this point, the following links are available:  VWCC Faculty Handbook, Topical Index, VCCS Policy Manual, Memos from the Chancellor, Master Course File and the Fact Book.

 

It is important for VWCC faculty to remember that they are responsible for complying with both the system wide procedures as set forth in the VCCS Policy Manual and the local policies and procedures as set forth in the VWCC Faculty Handbook.  Faculty will be notified in writing when changes and revisions are being made to either document. Questions concerning areas that are not covered in either the VCCS Policy Manual or the VWCC Faculty Handbook should be directed to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs. 

 

 

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VIRGINIA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE (VWCC)

FACULTY HANDBOOK

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

I.          Mission Statement and Strategic Planning Goals

 

II.        Academic Calendars

                 II.1.0 Academic Calendar for 2007-2008

                 II.2.0 Exam Schedules 2007-2008

 

III.       Faculty Salary Plan

                 III.1.0 Faculty Compensation Plan

                 III.2.0 Faculty Salary Schedule

                 III.3.0 Overload Pay/Summer School Pay/Workload Credits for Special Activities

 

IV.       Employment Procedures

                 IV.1.0 Procedures for the Employment of Full-time and Part-time Employees

                 IV.2.0 Criminal History and Motor Vehicle Record Investigations

                 IV.3.0 Return-to-Work Policy

 

V.        Faculty Office Hours

 

VI.       Faculty Evaluation and Merit Plan

                 VI.1.0 Faculty Evaluation

                 VI.2.0 Merit Recognition

                 VI.3.0 Faculty Evaluation Plan and Merit Recognition

                 VI.4.0 Evaluation Procedural Guidelines

 

VII.     Professional Development Plan

 

VIII.    Educational Aid Policy

 

IX.       Sabbatical Leave Policy

 

X.        Library

                 X.1.0 Mission Statement

                 X.2.0 Policy for Library Orientation

                 X.3.0 Book Selection Policy

 

XI.       Grant Proposal Policy and Procedures

                 XI.1.0  Grant Proposal Policy and Procedures

                 XI.2.0  Grant Application Approval Form

                 XI.3.0  Grant Proposal Application Process

 

XII.     Computer Use Guidelines

                 XII.1.0 Computer Lab Use Policy

                 XII.2.0 Computer Guidelines - Student/Patron Ethics Agreement

                 XII.3.0 Employee Ethics Agreement

 

XIII.    Clean-Air Guidelines

 

XIV.    Harassment Policy and Procedures

                 XIV.1.0 Policy Statement for Sexual Harassment

                 XIV.2.0 Policy for Prohibition of Sexual Harassment of Students

                 XIV.3.0 Policy Statement for Workplace Harassment

 

XV.      Conduct

                 XV.1.0 Campus Civilty

                 XV.2.0 Responding to Disorderly Conduct

                 XV.3.0 Policy on Consensual Relations

 

XVI.    Solicitations Policy

 

XVII.   Substance Abuse

                 XVII.1.0  Drug and Alcohol Abuse Prevention Information

                 XVII.2.0  Virginia Laws Pertaining to the Unlawful Possession or Distribution

                                    of Controlled Substances, Illicit Drugs and Alcohol

                 XVII.3.0  Substance Abuse Plan

 

XVIII. AIDS Policy

 

XIX.    A Guide to Accommodating People with Disabilities

                 XIX.1.0  Section 504 Regulation

                 XIX.2.0  Students with Disabilities

                 XIX.3.0  Suggestions for Classroom Accommodations

                 XIX.4.0  Accommodations for Attention Deficit with/without Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD/ADHD)

                 XIX.5.0  Accommodations for Blind/Visually-Impaired Students

                 XIX.6.0  Accommodations for Students with Head Injuries (Opened or Closed)

                 XIX.7.0  Accommodations for Students Who are Deaf/Hearing Impaired

                 XIX.8.0  Accommodations for Students with Psychological/Emotional Illnesses

                 XIX.9.0  Accommodations for Students with Mobility/Coordination Impairments

                 XIX.10.0 Accommodations for Students with Seizure Disorders

                 XIX.11.0 Accommodations for Students with Learning Disabilities

                 XIX.12.0 Accommodations for Students with Chronic Health Impairments

                 XIX.13.0 Policy on Hearing Impaired Students

                 XIX.14.0 Notetakers

                 XIX.15.0 Grievance Procedure

                 XIX.16.0 How a Student with a Disability Accesses Service

                 XIX.17.0 General Documentation Guidelines

                 XIX.18.0 Policy Regarding Personal Aids & Services for Students with Disabilities

                 XIX.19.0  Stipulations for Assistance Animals

 

XX.      Guideline for College Retirement Functions

 

XXI.    Honoraria Policy

 

XXII.   Guidelines for International Education and Travel Abroad

                 XXII.1.0  Guideline for Faculty Traveling Abroad without Students

                 XXII.2.0  Guidelines for Faculty Traveling Abroad with Groups

                 XXII.3.0  Guidelines for Teaching Courses Abroad

                 XXII.4.0  Guidelines for Applying for an International Professional Development Grant

 

XXIII. Safety Procedures

                 XXIII.1.0  Evacuation Procedures

                 XXIII.2.0  First Aid

                 XXIII.3.0  Hazard Communication and Related Issues

                 XXIII.4.0  Responding to Bomb Threats

                 XXIII.5.0  Faculty Communications of Safety Topics to Students

                 XXIII.6.0  Weapons Policy

                 XXIII.7.0  Policy for Workplace Violence

                 XXIII.8.0  Employee Identification Card Policy

 

 XXIV. Guidance for Inclement Weather and Emergency Conditions/College Office Closing Procedures

                 XXIV.1.0  College Office Closing Procedures Inclement Weather Delayed Schedule

 

XXV.   Children & Pets on Campus

 

XXVI.   Offices and Services

           XXVI.1.0  Location of Offices and Services

           XXVI.2.0 Miscellaneous Information

 

XXVII.   Instructional/Registration Information

 

XXVIII.  Tax Sheltered Annuity Program (TSA) Guidelines

 

XXIX.     Policy on Private Fundraising

                 XXIX.1.0  Policy and Procedures on Fund Raising

                 XXIX.2.0  Gift Acceptance and Reporting Policy

 

 

APPENDICES

 

I.    College Organization

 

II.   Position Descriptions

 

III. Copyright Policy and Procedure

 

IV. Appointments and Committee

 

V.     Topical Index – VWCC Faculty Handbook & VCCS Policy Manual