South Campus Academic Calendars

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Faculty Information Session click slides to
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South CampusFaculty Information CD

• To fully utilize the links to information on this
  CD, you must have the following
• Access to the Internet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Adobe Acrobat Reader may be installed from this
  disk.

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South Campus Administrators Overview

• Dr. Celeste Beck-Provost
• Dr. James Mabry-Dean of Academic Affairs
• Lourdes Rey-Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
• Dr. Joseph Simplicio-Associate Dean of Academic
  Affairs
• Ken Ray-Dean of Student Services

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South Campus Department Chairs 2006 - 2007

• Professor Jacqueline Berg
• English, Literature, Foreign Language Speech
• Professor Jeanne Boone
• Natural Physical Science
• Professor Leonard Bruton
• Social Science
• Doctor Tunjarnika Coleman-Ferrell
• Education College Reading English Math Prep
  English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

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South Campus Department Chairs 2006 - 2007

• Professor Alireza Fazelpour
• Computer Science, Business Accounting
• Professor Brian Findley
• Health Wellness
• Professor James Graziose
• Mathematics
• Professor Susan Urbanek
• Art Humanities, Strategies for College Success
• For a detailed break down of disciplines and
  supervisors jurisdiction click here

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South Campus Department Chairs Overview

• Department Chairs report to their respective
  Associate Deans
• PBCC maintains web pages where Faculty and
  Department Chairperson can locate specific
  information. For details, click here

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South CampusAcademic Affairs

• Mission Statement
• In keeping with the mission of Palm Beach
  Community College, the mission of the Office of
  Dean of Academic Affairs is to provide leadership
  and coordination of all Campus Units as they
  relate to the supervision and delivery of
  academic programs by assuring the promotion and
  recognition of excellence of PBCC offerings,
  appropriate planning and evaluation for decision
  making, excellence of faculty and student success.

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South CampusAcademic Affairs

• Academic Affairs
• Provides guidelines and support to faculty
  members and staff
• Coordinates the administration of academic
  functions and procedures and compliance with
  state regulations and requirements

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Academic Affairs Policies Procedures

• Academic Affairs develops and administers the
  policies and procedures that control curriculum,
  class scheduling, and other academic activities
• For more information of national and state links
  click here

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Academic Affairs Policies Procedures

• Syllabi Rosters
• Grades and Grading Procedures
• Attendance Policies
• Communications
• Books

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Academic Affairs Policies Procedures

• ID Email
• Evaluation
• Dates Directories
• Professional Development
• Keys to a Successful Semester

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Syllabus Retention Policy

• Faculty members are required to submit a course
  syllabus/syllabi to Academic Affairs at the
  beginning of each term
• Course Syllabus Checklist
• Instructors should follow the suggested Syllabus
  Checklist for categories and topics to be
  included on each syllabus
• Click here for step-by-step guidelines

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Rosters

• Rosters
• Check your online roster each week to make sure
  your student class list is up to date
• Send any students who are not on the official
  roster to the registrar immediately. Do not
  allow students to remain in class if their names
  are not on the official roster.

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Grades and Grading Procedures

• When Are Grades Due?
• All grades are due online _at_ 400p.m. on a
  specified date at the end of each term
• Please refer to the Academic Calendar for due
  dates

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Grades and Grading Procedures

• Faculty members must first log in via the
  Employee Web page in order to view course grades
  online. For directions on how to log in click
  here for directions
• Click here for answers to frequently asked
  grading questions

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Grades and Grading Procedures

• Academic Records Retention Policy
• At the end of each semester, the following
  records for all classes must be submitted to the
  Dean of Academic Affairs
• A Copy of Final Exam
• Official Grade Sheet
• Attendance Record
• Copy of Grade Books
• For more information on Academic Records
  Retention Policy click here

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Grades and Grading Procedures

• Incomplete Grades
• Existing guidelines and procedures must be
  followed when an instructor seeks to issue an I
  grade
• An Incomplete (I) Grade Form/Agreement for
  Completion of Coursework form must be completed
  by the instructor and signed by an Associate Dean
  of Academic Affairs
• For more information and forms, click here

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Grades and Grading Procedures

• How Do I Process Grade Changes For An Entire
  Class?
• Print your online Class Roster
• Write grades legibly next to each student
• Sign the bottom of the roster
• Have the appropriate Associate Dean sign the
  roster
• Submit roster to your Campus Registrars Office

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Grades and Grading Procedures

• How do I process a grade change for an
  individual student?
• Complete the Instructor Change of Grade Form (PDF
  File)
• Sign the form
• Have the appropriate Associate Dean sign the form
• Submit the form to your Campus Registrars Office
  (Map)
• Grade Change forms must be hand-delivered, and
  may not be delivered by students. Sorry,
  faxes/copies are not accepted.

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Faculty Attendance Polices

• Absence
• If you are unable to attend a class, make sure
  you notify the appropriate Associate Dean as soon
  as possible to ensure that a cancellation notice
  will be posted on your classroom door in time
• If you must miss a class, please arrange for a
  substitute or provide the class with an
  appropriate alternative assignment

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Communications

• Check you PBCC e-mail account frequently for
  important updates and information
• Know key telephone numbers including
• Your Department Chairperson
• Your Associate Dean
• Your Associate Deans Administrative Assistant
• Security
• Know where to go to find out about school
  closings for hurricanes or other emergencies.

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Communications

• Create a contact list of e-mail addresses and
  telephone numbers so you can communicate
  effectively with students
• This can be used to notify your students of class
  cancellations

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Books Bookstore

• Adjuncts must used the assigned textbook
• Book orders are given to the chairs
• Textbooks are ordered by the bookstore
• Textbooks are available for faculty from the
  appropriate associate dean in the fourth floor of
  the Administration Building

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ID Email Account

• All faculty members should get a Panther Card (ID
  Card) at the bookstore
• Email accounts are created for all faculty
  members
• PBCC email is critical for
• Communications from the College
• Communications with students

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Evaluation

• Students evaluate one course per semester for
  adjunct faculty and two courses for full-time
  faculty
• Student evaluation forms will be in your mailbox
  mid-term
• Results are distributed to faculty and associate
  deans

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Evaluation

• Adjunct faculty will be observed by their
  department chair at least once per term during
  their first and second terms teaching
• After three terms, adjunct faculty are observed
  once per academic year

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South Campus Academic Calendars

• Academic Calendars are issued 3 times a year
• Fall Term 1 of the academic year
• Spring Term 2 of the academic year
• Summer Term 3 of the academic year
• Click here for the Academic Calendar

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Critical Dates For Faculty

• Please mark the following important dates on your
  calendar
• Fall Development Day
• Spring Development Day
• Convocation
• Final Exam Schedule
• Key Semesters Date

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South CampusDirectories

• When calling any PBCC extension while on a
  campus, the 4 digit extension must be preceded by
  the appropriate campus number
• Lake Worth (Central)-1
• Palm Beach Gardens (North)-2
• Belle Glades (West)-3
• Boca Raton (South)-5
• For a detailed directory of South Campus, please
  visit our Yellow Pages

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Academic Affairs South Campus Resources

• Student Learning Center--SLC
• Media Technology Instructional Services--MTIS
• Instructional Support Center--ISC
• PBCC Library
• Professional Leaching/Learning Center--PTLC

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Student Learning Center (SLC)
Mission StatementThe Student Learning Center
(SLC) is committed to a partnership with faculty,
staff, and administrators in addressing the
learning needs, the academic performance, and the
retention of students, and exists to support
students as they become independent learners.
For SLC locations, hours, and information click
Here
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Student Learning Center (SLC)

• Located in the Boca Tech Building, Rooms 207/216
• English Writing Lab
• Reading Lab
• Math Lab
• Computer Lab

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Student Learning Center (SLC)

• English Writing And Reading Lab
• Dedicated to helping students become better
  writers and readers
• One-on-one assistance with tutors for grammar
  and composition, lab assignments and homework
• For More Information
• English Lab Click Here
• Reading Lab Click Here
• Tutoring Services Click Here

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Student Learning Center (SLC)

• Math Tutoring
• The Math Lab is staffed with tutors, learning
  specialists, and support personnel to answer
  questions, explain homework problems, and guide
  students in the effective and efficient use of
  the available academic resources
• Lab activities for both credit and preparatory
  courses include tutoring appointments, review
  seminars, and problem solving sessions
• For more information on tutoring, study sessions,
  review sessions, seminars, and supplemental
  instruction (SI) Click Here

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Student Learning Center (SLC)

• Computer LabBT 216
• Equipped with approximately 100 state-of-the-art
  computers
• Interactive software for self-paced learning (50
  titles)
• Tutoring
• Assistance with Internet research
• Loans of Laptop Computers
• TV/Educational Videos
• Printing/Copying/Panthercard facilities
• General computer use
• For More Information Click Here

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Media Technology Instructional Services (MTIS)
Mission Statement
Media Technology and Instructional Services
provides leadership in instructional technology
resources and services pursuant to the successful
achievement of the College's mission, by
providing faculty and students with resources,
including electronic media materials for
instruction, presentations, and web support,
within an atmosphere and environment conducive to
learning.
For office hours location Click Here
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Media Technology Instructional Services (MTIS)
Services Provided for Faculty and Staff

• Classroom Media Technology Support
• Instructional Media Resources Acquisitions
• Satellite Webinars Broadcast
• Video Web Conferencing

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Media Technology Instructional Services (MTIS)
Services Provided for Faculty and Staff

• Media Catalog Request Forms Online
• College-wide Bi-directional Video Broadcast
• Streaming Media Technology
• Custom Graphic Creation

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Media Technology Instructional Services (MTIS)
Services Provided to Students

• View Telecourse Material
• Multimedia Lab
• Streaming Media Delivery System
• Classroom Presentation Equipment Training

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Instructional Support Center (ISC)

• Transfer Syllabus to Web
• Place New Faculty Home Page on Web
• Assist in Developing Electronic Presentations
  for Classroom/Web
• For additional information Click Here

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Instructional Support Center (ISC)

• Word Processing
• Data Entry
• Producing Copies
• Test Bank Exam Preparation
• For hours location

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PBCC South Library Services

• PBCC South Campus students have access to library
  services through
• the PBCC Library at Lake Worth
• the PBCC Library at Palm Beach Gardens
• the PBCC Library at Belle Glade
• the FAU Library

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PBCC Library
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Library Tools Resources

• Databases
• E-Books
• Noodletools
• Turnitin
• OASIS
• Ask A Librarian
• Interlibrary Loan
• Library Instruction

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Need Library Help???

• Ask A Librarian is a good start
• Or, call Media Technology (MTIS)
• Check out our website www.pbcc.edu/llrc
• Note Most online services require a Panther Card
  that has been validated at MTIS to enable access
  to library services

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FAU Library

• PBCC students have full-use privileges at the FAU
  library
• Students must present their Panther Card at the
  FAU Library and obtain a PIN number
• FAU hosts brief workshopsBeyond Google--on
  finding and using online information at the start
  of each semester

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Professional Teaching Learning Center (PTLC)
Mission Statement The Mission of the PTLC is to
promote teaching excellence and student learning.
The PTLC will foster a community of inquiry by
serving as an information and support center,
providing an informal setting for sharing ideas,
encouraging research on and development of
effective teaching techniques and the use of
technology thereby increasing the opportunity
for students to succeed.This Mission supports
Palm Beach Community Colleges Mission by
promoting knowledgeable faculty and staff, a
responsive curriculum, and the enabling of
students to think critically.For additional
information click here
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Professional Teaching Learning Center (PTLC)

• Faculty Workrooms--CB 203 / BT 110
• Computers
• Copier Printers
• Scantron
• Library area with reading materials

Click here for Map
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Professional Teaching Learning Center (PTLC)

• Brown Bag Luncheons
• Seminars Guest Speakers
• Book Discussion Group
• Technology Committee
• Diversity Day Committee
• Student of the Month Committee

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Professional Teaching Learning Center (PTLC)

• Semester Luncheon Committee
• Faculty Appreciation Day Committee
• Faculty of the Year Committee
• Safety Committee
• Wellness Committee

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Professional Development

• PBCC Development Days
• October 18
• February 22
• For more information click here
• Click here to see the PBCC Faculty Staff
  Resources page

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Keys To A Successful Semester

• Important Paperwork
• Submit your course syllabus to the Office of
  Academic Affairs during the first week of class
• Make sure all final grades are submitted on time,
  online, and in hard copy form on the official
  grade sheet
• If the grades are not electronically posted on
  time, Panthernet will automatically assign an L
  grade and this puts students academic records on
  hold

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Keys To A Successful Semester

• Create a syllabus that includes all relevant
  information and policies
• Develop an interesting and enticing first class
• Know where to get additional support services for
  students

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PBCC South Campus Resources

• Student Services
• Safety and Security
• Motor Vehicle Registration Parking
• Lost Found
• Facilities Department
• Wellness Center

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Mission Statement

• In keeping with the mission of Palm Beach
  Community college, the mission of Student
  Services is to encourage enrollment, academic
  success, personal development, and goal
  achievement of current and potential students by
  providing the knowledge, skills, and abilities
  necessary for student success through a
  comprehensive program of co-curricular services
  and learning opportunities.

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In keeping with our mission to provide equal
access to its educational programs, Palm Beach
Community College maintains an open door
admission policy.  The College accepts applicants
regardless of race, color, creed, religion,
national origin, gender, age, marital status,
disability, public assistance status, veteran
status or sexual orientation.  In addition, PBCC
conforms to the regulations of the Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) for
maintaining and protecting student records, as
outlined in the College Catalog. For additional
Student Services information click here

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Student Services is dedicated to helping students
have a successful expereince at PBCC. They work
closely with Academic Affairs and faculty members
on many issues regarding student success. The
following departments are part of Student
Services.  Please explore the department links on
this page to assist you in answering questions.

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Financial Aid What Every Faculty Member Needs to
Know

• Financial Aid may request the last date of
  attendance for a student
• A prompt response may prevent a student from
  being required to pay money back to the VA or the
  Federal Government.  
• If you have questions contact Christine Shepard
  at  shepardc_at_pbcc.edu

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Testing CenterWhat Every Faculty Member Needs
to Know

• Services Provided
• Distance Learning Testing
• Make-Up Exams
• Accommodations through Disabilities Support
  Services

Questions? Contact Donna Marquardt marquard_at_pbcc
.edu

• Services NOT Provided
• Exams for Entire Sections of Non-Distance
  Learning
• Scoring Services
• Copying Exams
• Correcting Errors on Exams
• Collecting or Returning Student Papers,
  Projects, etc.
• Electronic Downloads or Uploads

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Testing CenterWhat Every Faculty Member Needs
to Know

• Information Required from Instructors
• Completed Faculty Make-Up
• Form or Distance Learning Form both
• available _at_ http//www.pbcc.edu/x6836.xml
• Instructor Name printed on ALL Tests
• Roster, if Group is testing
• Emailed/Faxed tests will not be accepted

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Registrars OfficeWhat Every Faculty Member
Needs to Know

• If you have problems with online grading contact
  the Registrar, Paula Souza souzap_at_pbcc.edu
• Please refer students to the Registrars Office
  if they are attending your class but their names
  are not on the roster

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Classroom ManagementBest Practices

• Make expectations for classroom behavior known at
  the beginning of the course
• Reinforce model good manners and behavior
• Inform disruptive students when unacceptable
  behaviors occur
• Rely on your department chair and dean of
  students for assistance when needed
• Resources
• Classroom Etiquette Student Behavior Guidelines
  
• Student Handbook Student Code of Conduct

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• Coordinators Department Phone
• Elizabeth Besade Student Activities 862-4327
• besadee_at_pbcc.edu
• Tracy Joinson Career Center 862-4355
• joinsont_at_pbcc.edu
• Donna Marquardt Testing Center 862-4321
• marquard_at_pbcc.edu
• Bob Schweriner Acad. Advising 862-437
• schwerir_at_pbcc.edu
• Christine Shepard Financial Aid 862-4331
• shepardc_at_pbcc.edu
• Paula Souza Registrar 862-4305
• souzas_at_pbcc.edu

Here to Help You Help Students
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Safety and Security

• PBCC has an excellent record of providing a safe
  and secure environment for students, faculty and
  visitors
• The college works to educate and train employees
  about safe work practice, safety resources,
  campus hazards and other compliance issues

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Safety and Security

• PBCC webpage also provides information on the
  following
• Crime Reporting
• Hurricane Preparedness
• Crime Statistics
• Policy on Use of Drugs and Alcohol
• Crime Alerts
• Sexual Offender Predator Information
• For details click here

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Safety and Security

• Security will provide you with an escort to your
  car upon request
• Take a moment to program your cell phone with the
  security office phone number at the campus where
  you work.
• For Security Office locations and phone numbers
  click here

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Lost Found

• Any item found in a classroom or on campus should
  be turned in to Lost Found
• South Campus Lost Found is found in the
  Instructional Support Center (ISC), BK 107

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South Campus Facilities Department

• The Department handles a variety of
  responsibilities, which include
• Key requests
• Parking decals
• Receiving goods and supplies
• Facilitating work orders
• General maintenance
• The office is adjacent to the Boca Tech building
  and is open from 730 am to 400 pm
• They can be reached at 561-862-4616

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South Campus Facilities Department

• Key Request Procedures
• A key request form must be obtained from Academic
  Affairs
• It is the responsibility of the instructor or
  department chairperson to contact the respective
  administrative assistants to have the form
  prepared
• After the key request form is completed, it must
  be approved by the Associate Dean, Dean, or
  Provost
• The form is then submitted to Facilities for
  processing. Once the key(s) is ready, the
  instructor will be notified to go to Facilities
  in order to sign the form and pick up the keys in
  person

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South Campus Facilities Department

• In the event the requestor cannot pick up the key
  during Facilities business hours 730 am-400 pm,
  a Security Officer will deliver the key to the
  instructor at the classroom. (a notation must be
  made on the key request showing the date, the
  day, time and classroom the instructor will be
  in)
• Key requests to the multimedia desks are not
  approved by Academic Affairs. Users must be
  trained by the Media Services personnel and after
  the training, Media will send the approved
  request to Facilities

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South Campus Facilities Department

• Key Return Procedures
• It is important that all keys are returned on the
  last day of the class in each term
• Keys are only to be returned to the Facilities
  office
• Instructors who have evening or Saturday classes
  can put keys in an envelop, write their name and
  telephone number on the outside of the envelop,
  and drop the key in the return key box (24/7) on
  the southwest corner of the Facilities building

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South Campus Facilities Department

• Motor Vehicle Registration
• All full-time and regular part-time employees
  must obtain a PBCC reserved parking decals
• Parking decals can be obtained at the Facilities
  Office adjacent to the Boca Tech (BT) Building
• Bring your license plate (tag) number
• For more information on handicapped parking,
  permits, parking violations, towing policy and
  other regulation, click here

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Wellness Center

• At no charge, employees are eligible for all
  services at the Wellness Center
• The center houses nautilus equipment, treadmills
  and bicycles
• Employees may request a physical assessment and
  an individualized program of conditioning
• For hours and location click here

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Have a great year!