General Information

• Adjunct Handbook - You may access the adjunct handbook online at:   http://www.lonestar.edu/.  Click on "Employment @", then "Faculty-Information & Resources," and then "Adjunct Faculty." 
• Adjunct Workroom - The adjunct workroom is located in E-212 and E-213.  These offices require you to have a Lone Star College–Tomball ID card to access the room.  The ID cards can be obtained at the Reference Desk in the Library on the second floor.   These rooms have computers and phones available for your use while on campus.  The Open Lab is also available in S212; this lab includes software for all courses taught at Lone Star College–Tomball.   
• Assessment Center - The Assessment Center is located in L-201 (upstairs in the Library building). 
  - Phone:  281-357-3698
  - Web site: http://tomball.lonestar.edu/goto/tcassessment
  - Assessment Center Director: Victoria Waters, (832) 559-4243, victoria.a.waters@lonestar.edu
• Bookstore - At each campus, there is a Bookstore operated by Follett Higher Education Group.  You can visit their website at http://tomball.lonestar.edu/goto/bookstore.  Please check the website or stop by the bookstore and check that the correct books and the correct number of books are available for your course.
  - Lone Star College–Tomball (Room E-140), 281-351-3398, 0360mgr@fheg.follett.com 
  Hours of operation:  Lone Star College–Tomball Book Store Hours               
  - Willow Chase Campus, 281-401-5323, 0352mgr@fheg.follett.com                                   
  Hours of operation: Monday-Thursday 9:00am - 5:00, Closed Fridays, weekends and holidays  
• Classroom Technology - All software and hardware office needs, laptops for checkout, general lab loads, troubleshooting in the labs, email and phone issues should be directed to the Tomball Service Desk at 281-357-3740. 
• Copying - You will be issued a copy code to use in the copy machines for making your copies.  You will initially have a 200-copy allowance.  However, please use Office Services whenever possible to make your copies.  It costs half as much per copy if they make your copies for you.  You will need to fill out a request form located at the Office Services desk.  Generally, you should allow a 24-hour turn around time.  There is someone in Office Services on duty from 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. on Friday; Saturday and Sunday - Closed.  Phone:  281-351-3316; Fax:  281-351-3384; email:  TomballOfficeServices@lonestar.edu .  Office Services is located in room S150.
• Course Evaluations - Students can now evaluate their courses on-line.  We would like all of you to encourage your students to participate in course evaluations.  We will provide you with more information once the semester has started. 
• E-mail Account - It will be required that you get an Lone Star College System e-mail account and use it because this is chiefly the manner by which you will be contacted.  Instructions for establishing an e-mail address with the college are included in this packet of information.  You are encouraged to check this email account frequently.
• Emergency Procedures - See attached handout.

Civil Rights Training

Before you can begin working at Lone Star College System, you must complete two online Civil Rights training modules.  They can be accessed through the link below.  A passing score of 85 percent on each test is required to pass; the tests can be retaken, if necessary.  It's important that you print out the certificates at the end of each module and fax them to 281-401-1811 as proof of your completing the training.  Keep a copy for yourself, too.

 The Preventing Employment Discrimination course focuses on clarifying the laws governing workplace conduct and relationships - commonly called Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) laws. This course will educate Lone Star College System employees on how to recognize and avoid discriminatory practices in hiring, firing and other interactions with, and among, employees.

 The second course - Preventing Sexual Harassment - is a training tool for educating employees in understanding, responding to, and preventing sexual harassment in the workplace.

The advantages of e-learning training include the flexibility to complete the training any time, from any computer with internet access, with a minimum of disruption.  Each class will take approximately 30-45 minutes to complete and will be password protected.  Both programs are self-paced, and as you go through the material, you must complete the mastery test at the end of each section in order to receive a certificate of completion.  Be sure to print out the certificate and fax to 281-401-1811.  You may access both programs from the following URL:

            http://training.newmedialearning.com/top_level/nharrismontgcc_choice.htm   

Class Rolls

Official Day Class Rolls:  These will be put into your mailbox and you must note any students attending your class who are not listed on the printout; sign, and return the roll sheet to Enrollment Services by the deadline indicated.  Please send any student not on the roll sheet to admissions immediately.  OUR STATE FUNDING IS BASED ON THESE DOCUMENTS.  Please be sure to turn them in on time!

After the official day of record, you will get two copies per class of computer printouts.  One copy will have the dates printed across the top for keeping attendance, and the other one is for your use as you wish.  Attendance is required and must be turned in at the end of the semester.  These sheets are kept on file by the Division Office.

The drop and add must be completed before each class's official day of record.  The official day of record for Fall, 2008 courses are:

           Tuesday, Sept. 2             Courses starting 8/25 and ending 10/17
           Monday, Sept. 8              Courses starting 8/25 and ending 12/14
           Tuesday, Sept. 16           Courses starting 9/6 and ending 12/14
           Wednesday, Sept. 17      Courses starting 9/8 and ending 12/14
           Monday, Oct. 27             Courses starting 10/20 and ending 12/14

Lone Star College System requires special approval for a student to add a class after the class had met more than once.  Questions regarding official day of record for other courses may be referred to the business office.

The drop and add transactions are best made simultaneously, but must be completed the same calendar day.

Fall Session Dates

Fall Semester   Aug. 25 - Dec. 14          Grades due 12/15 by noon
Late Start        Sept 8 - Dec. 14            Grades due 12/15 by noon
Late Start        Sept 9 - Dec. 14            Grades due 12/15 by noon
1st 8 weeks     Aug. 25 - Oct 17            Grades due 10/20 by noon
2nd 8 weeks    Oct. 20 - Dec. 14           Grades due 12/15 by noon

Final Exam Schedule

Final exams will be given the week of Dec. 8-14th, 2008. Changes to the final exam schedule have to be approved by the instructional vice president.  Below is the exam schedule as it appears in the fall catalog.

Holidays

ID Card/Key Card - Once you are set up in the system as an employee, you will need to have an ID card made at the Lone Star College–Tomball Library. Please go to the 2^nd floor Reference Desk and they will assist you. This ID card will also serve as a key card to classrooms with electronic locks, as well as the Adjunct Workroom. Keys If a key is needed for your classroom, you may request one from the support staff in the Division Office, room number W219. A key will not be issued unless you request one. Once your key is ready, you will be notified to pick it up at the Maintenance Department located in W-105.

Library - The library at Lone Star College–Tomball is located upstairs in the new building on the south side of the campus.  The phone number is 832-559-4200.  Library hours are:   
Monday-Thursday:  8am  - 9:30pm  
Friday:  8am  - 6pm 
Saturday:  10am - 5pm 
Sunday:  Closed. 
The library can also be accessed via the Internet at tclibrary@lonestar.edu.Some databases are only available with the code on a valid Lone Star College–Tomball library card.           
Lone Star College–Tomball Library:           832-559-4211 (Reference)  
                                              832-559-4206 (Circulation)
E-book:        http://www.netlibrary.com/                       
DL/Remote Access:      http://library.lonestar.edu/  
Library liaisons are as follows:             
Behavioral Science    Pat Butler    832-559-4218           
Humanities               Pam Shafer  832-559-4217           
Social Science         Alpana Sarangapani                  832-559-4219 

Mailboxes - All adjunct faculty teaching at Lone Star College–Tomball will have a faculty mailbox located in Office Services in South 150. Adjunct faculty teaching at Willow Chase will have a mailbox at that facility. If you don't find your mailbox, please notify the Division Office. Most information, however, will be sent via Lone Star College System email. Please check it regularly.

MyRecords Account - All faculty must sign up for a My Records account.  You may do so by going to:            http://www.lonestar.edu/  - MyRecords  This is where you will access class rosters and enter grades.  Please refer to the attached information on how to enter student grades at the end of the semester. 

Pay

The Fall 2008 Adjunct Pay schedule is as follows:

            1^st Pay:             Sept. 30, 2008

            2^nd Pay:            Oct. 15, 2008

            3^rd Pay:            Oct. 31, 2008 

            4^th Pay:            Nov. 14, 2008  

            5^th Pay:            Nov. 26, 2008  

            6^th Pay:            Dec. 15, 2008  

            7^th Pay:            Dec. 19, 2008    

Police -
Tomball Campus, E109, 281.351.3333
Willow Chase Campus,  281-401-5321                 
281-351-3305 (unlock classroom doors) 
281-351-3635 - Secretary 

Scantrons - Scantron forms and scantron machines are available in Office Services, Room S150. 

Semester Check-Out - At the end of the semester, you will need to submit the following:1.  Two copies of your My Records grade sheet (which you must sign)2.  A copy of your grade book insert detailing all student grades3.  Attendance records.  Final exam with the final exam key 5.  All of the students' graded final exams  

Supplies - Classrooms are not equipped with basic supplies (pens, dry erase markers, chalk, pencils, etc.).  These items can be obtained in the Division Office, W-219. 

Syllabus - The syllabus is a required document for each class.  Our division will provide you a syllabus template (via disk or electronically) with the standard syllabus format you will need to follow that meets the requirements of the division and the college.  You are required to have a syllabus on file in the Division Office for the course(s) you are teaching.  We ask that you email your syllabus to Kimberly.a.wilson@lonestar.edu by the second week of class.   Your department chair or faculty mentor will also be happy to share with you detailed syllabi and course curriculum at your request.  Please use this link to upload your syllabus:  http://faculty.lonestar.edu/syllabus/menu/faculty.php. Give your students the following link to view your uploaded syllabus:  http://faculty.lonestar.edu/syllabus/menu/student.php.    

It is recommended that a hard copy of the syllabus be distributed to students at the beginning of the class.  In some areas you are expected to use a common set of curriculum.  In all courses you must incorporate the approved Lone Star College System course descriptions and learning outcomes. 

Textbooks - You may pick up your textbooks from the Division Assistant, Patty Krugh in the Division Office, room W-219.  All instructor materials must be ordered by our Division Office and approved by the chair. 

Voice Mail - The Division Office will request a voice mailbox number for you if you prefer to have one.  The voice mailbox number where students can leave you a message is 281-357-3600.  You will need to give the students your mailbox number or an alternate number since you do not have a permanent office at Lone Star College–Tomball.  To retrieve your messages, call 281-357-3700; when prompted, enter your mail box code and, until you change it, your password will also be your mailbox code.  Please refer to the voice mail instructions included in this packet for further instructions.