Welcome to the A Team

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Welcome to the A Team

• Orientation Program for New
  Part-Time Employees and Adjunct Faculty

Were glad youre here!
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Orientation Process

• Review slide presentation
• Cover Department Orientation Checklist topics
  with your supervisor
• Meet with your Learning Buddy, a co-worker or
  experienced faculty member
• Review Part-time Orientation Booklet
• Complete online Sexual Harassment Module
• Complete required reading HCC Student Handbook,
  Class Schedule, Catalog

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Houston Community College
Open-Admission, Public Institution offering

• Workforce development and customized training
• University transfer and general education courses
• Adult literacy and developmental programs
• Personal enrichment opportunities
• Comprehensive student support services
• An environment conducive to learning

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HCC Values

• Freedom The essence of education is the
  cultivation of an open environment that promotes
  a rigorous, untiring life-long pursuit and
  expression of truth, and free exchange of ideas.
• Accountability A responsible individual is
  committed to doing ones duty and taking the
  right actions.
• Community-Mindedness The bonds of our community
  are care, open communication, cooperation, and
  shared governance.
• Integrity Personal and community well being
  demands a commitment to honesty, mutual respect,
  fairness, and empathy in all situations. It
  means doing the right thing at all times.
• Excellence Our will and spirit is to achieve
  the best in teaching, learning, community
  building, and stewardship.

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Responsibilities as aPublic Servant

• Actions, whether professional, financial, or
  political, must not conflict with HCC duties
• Cannot accept favors such as gifts to influence
  decisions
• Faculty cannot sell materials to students if
  developed for their classes
• Fiscal prudence and accountability - taxpayers
  dollars
• Treat others with respect, dignity appreciation

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HCC Expects

• Ethical behavior
• Performance excellence
• Adherence to policies and procedures
• Continuing professional growth and development
• Commitment to HCC Mission, Values and Student
  Success
• Diversity valued

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HCC Facts

• Accredited through Southern Association of
  Colleges and Schools
• Serves over 50,000 students at over 20 campus
  locations
• Offers Associate degrees in the Arts, Sciences,
  General Studies Applied Sciences
• Average age of student 27 years

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Part-Time Status

• Part-time employees comprise approximately
  two-thirds of HCC employees
• Generally hired for specific time period to
  perform a specific assignment
• Considered temporary and at will no guarantee
  of continued work

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Organizational Structure

• Nine-member Board of Trustees are elected and
  serve staggered six-year terms, without pay
• Chancellor reports to Board of Directors
  responsible for operation of entire system
• Reporting to Chancellor
• Presidents Central College, Coleman College
  Northeast College, Northwest College, Southeast
  College, and Southwest College, Associate Vice
  Chancellor- Division of Extended Learning
• Reporting to Deputy Chancellor -
• Vice-Chancellors Instruction, Student Success,
  Finance and Administration
• Associate Vice Chancellors Communications, Human
  Resources, and Information Technology

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HCC Administrative Structure Vice Chancellors
Dr. Art Tyler
Deputy Chancellor
Vacant
Irene Porcarello VC Student
Success
Dr. Charles Cook VC Instruction
Willie Williams Jr. Associate VC
Human Resources
James Dobbins Police Chief
VC
Finance Admin
Bill Carter Associate VC IT
Daniel Arguijo Associate VC
Communications
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College Organizational Structure
President
Dean Career Tech Education
Dean Student Services
College Operations Officer
Director Community Relations
Dean Academics

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Student Services

• Financial Aid
• Academic and personal counseling provided
• Disability Support Services
• Notetakers, additional time, interpreters
  adaptive equipment
• Student Job Placement
• Assists with employment provides testing
• Library linked to other Texas college libraries

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Student Services

• Become familiar with
• College handbook
• College catalog
• Schedule
• Faculty handbook
• Information listed on HCC website www.hccs.edu

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Safety at Work

• HCC Police [phone]
• Police escorts available upon request
• Vehicle assistance provided
• Committed to a safe work environment
• Ask about hazardous materials standards in your
  area

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Safety Information

• On Faculty Staff web page, under Finance
  Administration, click Safety Loss Control
• Access to general safety information
• HCCS Safety Manual
• Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) resources
• Links to general health, safety and emergency
  preparedness information
• Weather information links
• College closing information

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Drug Alcohol Policy

• Drug-free institution
• No illicit drugs or alcohol on HCC property or at
  HCC activities
• HCC Policy C 4.7 (Policies located on Faculty
  Staff web page under Employee Support)

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Workers Compensation

• Covers all employees while working
• Notify supervisor if injured and complete form
• Report within 24 hours

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Our Commitment to You

• HCC is an equal opportunity employer with a
  workplace free from sexual harassment and other
  types of discrimination.
• Every employee is valued for his or her
  integrity, professionalism, competence and ethics.

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Pay Day

• Pay periods 1st to 15th and 16th to end of month
• Pay dates 15th and last working day of month
• Exception faculty paid semesterly - four times
  during semester

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ERS Benefits Participation

• Effective 9/1/04, adjunct faculty meeting
  eligibility criteria and having teaching duties
  only may elect to participate in ERS Health,
  Dental, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending and
  Long-Term Care for themselves and dependents even
  though not eligible for Teacher Retirement
  System.
• The entire cost of coverage is the adjunct
  faculty members responsibility.

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ERS Eligibility Criteria
Duties
Historical Teaching
Prospective

• Must have teaching duties only

Must have taught at least 1 course each fall and
spring for the last three Fiscal Years
Contracted/Scheduled for at least 12 semester
hours in the current Fiscal Year
Note If teaching duties were at another higher
education institution, documentation must be
provided by that institution.
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FAQs

• What benefits am I eligible for?
• Not eligible for HCC benefits programs
• May be eligible for Employees Retirement System
  of Texas (ERS) benefit participation
• Participation in TIAA-CREF if not in TRS, ERS, or
  ORP already
• Am I eligible for Holiday pay?
• No. Part-time employees are not covered for any
  paid leave paid only for time worked
• When and where will I receive my pay?
• Choose direct deposit or Cash Pay
• All paperwork must be into HR and
  signed/processed
• If I get injured on the job, am I covered under
  Workers Compensation?
• Yes, report any injury to supervisor immediately

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FAQs

• What do I do if I cant make it to work?
• If absent for any reason, notify department or
  site administrator
• If faculty, a substitute must be arranged
• What if there is inclement weather?
• Report for duty unless campus closes watch news
  reports for official campus closings
• How many hours per week can I work as a part time
  employee?
• Up to 19.5 hours per week
• Can I join the Credit Union?
• Yes, Smart Financial Credit Union
• Can I participate in professional development
  activities?
• Yes, HCC encourages professional growth for all
  employees check with your supervisor

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Wrapping Up

• Complete EEO/Sexual Harassment module within 30
  days of hire
• Complete Supervisor Checklist and meet your
  assigned contact person or buddy within 30 days
  of hire
• Tour your campus
• Bookstore
• Library
• Counseling and Student Services
• Site Administrator
• Financial Aid Office
• Registration Office

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Welcome!

• At HCC, we are all educators. Directly or
  indirectly, what YOU do each day influences the
  lives of our students.
• What an opportunity to make a difference!
  Were glad youre here!