Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Faculty Resource Manual 2015

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. FDLTCC History and Mission 3

II. Minnesota State College Faculty 5

III. Curriculum and Program Development Processes 9

IV. Course-Related Procedures 12

V. Assessment of Student Learning 19

VI. Instructional and Student Support 20

VII. Communications 24

VIII. Policies and Procedures 25

IX. Appendices 31

Appendix 1: Forms

1.1 Faculty Development

1.2 Incomplete Grade

1.3 Independent Study

1.4 Student Reasonable Accommodations Memo

1.5 Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodations

1.6 Make-Up Test

1.7 Expense Report

1.8 Faculty Self-Assessment Form

1.9 Administrative Evaluation of Faculty

1.10 Student Evaluation of Faculty

Appendix 2: Policies

2.1 Employee Reasonable Accommodations Process

Appendix 3: Calendars

3.1 Final Exam Schedule

3.2 Academic Calendar

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I. FDLTCC HISTORY AND MISSION

In early 1982, the tribal community college idea gained momentum as the Fond du Lac

Reservation Business Committee of the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa

documented a need for higher educational opportunities among the residents of both Carlton and

St. Louis counties in Minnesota. In 1985, Mesabi Community College accepted the Reservation

Business Committee’s invitation to hold college classes at the Ojibwe School site on the Fond

du Lac Reservation. The collaboration was immediately successful, and in 1986 the Minnesota

legislature funded a feasibility study for a community college operated as a joint venture

between the Fond du Lac Reservation and the Arrowhead Community College Region.

In 1987, after eight years of planning and study, the Fond du Lac Reservation Business

Committee chartered Fond du Lac Community College. In 1988, the college was recognized by

the Bureau of Indian Affairs as eligible for federal monies under the Tribally Controlled

Community College Act (Public Law 95471), and the Minnesota Legislature appropriated

money for the college’s first two years of operation. In partnership with the Arrowhead

Community College Region (ACCR), Fond du Lac Community College would serve the higher

education needs of both the Native and non-Native communities in the region. Operating as an

outreach center of Mesabi Community College, Fond du Lac admitted its first students (200

students, 96.5 FTE) in fall, 1987, and held classes in the classrooms and office spaces of the

Garfield Building in Cloquet, Minnesota.

The Minnesota legislature authorized the beginning of design development for a college campus

in 1989. A planning committee representing tribal and civic governments; business; the ACCR;

college students, faculty, and staff worked with architect Thomas A. Hodne, Jr., to produce a

concept reflecting both American Indian and non-Indian cultural values. The Minnesota

legislature approved the plan later that year.

In 1994, with a working partnership already forged, Fond du Lac Reservation Business

Committee Chairman Robert Peacock, Campus Director Lester Jack Briggs, and ACCR’s

president Dr. Greg Braxton-Brown worked with state legislators to draft legislation that granted

full college status, with the dual governance of tribal and state, to Fond du Lac Community

College which then became Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College, the first college

governed by the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and the nineteenth community

college under the governance of the Minnesota Community College Board. It also became a

land-grant institution that same year under the 1994 U.S. Congressional Act awarding tribal

colleges land-grant status. The college was accredited by the North Central Association of

Colleges and Schools via the college's affiliation with ACCR.

Today, the college is known as Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College, a more accurate

descriptor of the college’s governance structures and the communities it serves. After a

comprehensive site visit in 1999, the college was awarded full accreditation by the North Central

Association, the evaluators noting that the:

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Team’s rationale for this recommendation revolves around the general state of good health and institutional

maturity that was witnessed during this visit at this young institution. . . .in fact, the Team was so genuinely

impressed with the operations of FDLTCC that it would have difficulty determining that the institution had

never before held accreditation as a stand-alone institution if the fact had not been revealed in advance. (Report

of a Visit to Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College 5)

In April 2003, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College had a successful Focus Site Visit

on Student Academic Achievement by the Higher Learning Commission, with a subsequent

monitoring report that was submitted and accepted in 2005.

In March 2009, a new memorandum of understanding was signed between the Fond du Lac

Tribal Board of Directors and the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of

Trustees. The new agreement defined the governing relationship between the entities over

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College.

In March 2013, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College received notification of

continued full membership as a tribal college in the American Indian Higher Education

Consortium (AIHEC). With continued Land Grant College status. In August 2013, the

college applied for additional accreditation of its American Indian Studies Associate of Arts

Degree program through the World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium

(WINHEC). A letter of intent was submitted and approved by WINHEC.

FDLTCC now serves approximately 2,510 full- and part-time students and has the largest Native

student population in Minnesota at a Minnesota college or university, representing seventy-three

tribes. Standing on the foundation of “A Union of Cultures,” the mission of Fond du Lac Tribal

and Community College is to provide higher education opportunities for its communities in a

welcoming, culturally diverse environment. To achieve this mission, we:

Promote scholarship and academic excellence through transfer and career education, and

provide access to higher education by offering developmental education.

Respectfully promote the language, culture and history of the Anishinaabeg.

Provide programs that will celebrate the cultural diversity of our community and promote

global understanding.

Promote a sense of personal respect and wellness.

Provide technological opportunities and experiences, preparing students for the future.

Provide programs and baccalaureate degrees that fulfill our commitment to American

Indian communities, our land grant status, and the union of cultures.

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II. MINNESOTA STATE COLLEGE FACULTY (MSCF)

Since the college’s inception, the faculty at FDLTCC has been part of Minnesota’s higher

education Minnesota State College Faculty (MSCF) labor union. 1MSCF and the MnSCU

system share an extensive contractual agreement which establishes the parameters of employer

and employee obligations throughout the MnSCU system, including those regarding wages and

benefits, work assignments, and professional development. Faculty members are not required to

join the MSCF; however, all faculty pay dues, either as union members or as non-member fair-

share contributors. Faculty who are union members form the Faculty Association, which is the

regular meeting and decision-making body for faculty-related matters extending throughout

FDLTCC. Though the Faculty Association is formally composed of union-member faculty, all

faculty may attend Faculty Association meetings and participate in discussions. To participate in

the two contract-mandated committees (the Shared Governance and the Academic Affairs and

Standards councils) at FDLTCC, faculty must be union members. Faculty who would like to

become full-share members of MSCF should contact the president of the Faculty Association.

A. Academic Rights

Under the MSCF contract, faculty have the following academic rights:

Section 1. Teaching Materials All teaching materials to be purchased by students shall be

selected by the faculty member. However, teaching materials authorized by a faculty member

may be used as required course material for a course only upon receipt of written approval from

the vice president of academic affairs to whom the faculty member reports. This requirement

applies only to materials that would result in a profit for the faculty member.

Section 2. Citizenship Faculty members will be entitled to full rights of citizenship and no

outside religious or political activities of any faculty member, or the lack thereof, will be the

grounds for any discipline or discrimination with respect to the professional employment of such

faculty member.

Section 3. Academic Freedom The employer will maintain and encourage full freedom, within

the law of inquiry, teaching, and research. Each faculty member will have the right to teach in an

atmosphere of free intellectual inquiry and will not be subjected to restraints or harassment that

would impair teaching.

In the exercise of academic freedom, the faculty member may, without limitation, discuss his or

her subject in the classroom. The faculty member may not, however, claim as right the privilege

of persistently discussing in the classroom any matter that has no relation to the course subject.

There is an obligation to respect the dignity of others; to acknowledge their right to express

differing opinions; and to foster and defend intellectual honesty, freedom of inquiry and

instruction.

1 Prior to 2001, the faculty union was known as “Minnesota Community College Faculty

Association” (MCCFA).

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A faculty member must follow course outlines as developed by and with colleagues in the

department(s). The faculty member will have the right to freely discuss the faculty member's

subject in teaching, to choose teaching methods consistent with available resources, to evaluate

student performance, to select library and other educational materials consistent with available

resources, and to research and publish.

The faculty member is entitled to freedom in research and in the publication of the results,

subject to adequate performance of other academic duties.

When a faculty member speaks, writes, or endorses products or candidates as a citizen, s/he is

obligated to make certain that such endorsements or statements imply no endorsement by the

college.

B. Faculty Evaluations

Administrative evaluation of faculty:

All faculty report to and are evaluated by the vice president of academic affairs according to a

schedule based on type of appointment. Faculty with temporary appointments are evaluated

annually. Prior to the evaluation, the Vice President of Academic Affairs notifies the faculty

member that an evaluation is forthcoming, distributes a self-assessment worksheet (see

Appendix 1.12) to the faculty member, and is scheduled to observe one of the faculty member’s

classes. The vice president of academic affairs observes the classroom, completes an

administrative evaluation worksheet (see Appendix 1.13), and schedules a one-on-one meeting

with the faculty member at which time both the faculty’s self-assessment and the administrator's

evaluation are discussed. Faculty with unlimited appointments are evaluated every three years

using the process of evaluation described above.

Student evaluation of faculty:

Student evaluation of UFT faculty occurs on a 3-year basis. Temporary faculty are evaluated

every semester. Student evaluations are scheduled by the faculty secretary, who then visits the

faculty member’s classroom, distributes and explains the evaluation form to the students, and

collects the completed forms. The faculty member is not present in the classroom during this

process. The results are tabulated by the faculty secretary and given to the vice president of

academic affairs and the faculty member (see Appendix 1.14).

C. Committees

The formal committee structure at FDLTCC flows from the Faculty Association via the contract

negotiated between MnSCU and the MSCF. There are two contract-mandated committees:

Academic Affairs and Standards Council (AASC): AASC offers direction to the college

president in all matters concerning academic affairs, including curriculum review, changes in

course and program offerings, and changes in standards. The council, which meets twice a

month, is composed of two-thirds faculty and one-third administration/staff. The college

president retains ultimate decision-making power.

Shared Governance Council: The council offers direction on a wide variety of institutional

matters, including finances, facilities, human resources, student affairs, planning, and self-study.

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At FDLTCC, the council is composed of faculty, the college president, dean of student affairs,

chief financial officer, and vice-president of academic affairs. The council meets at least twice

during each semester.

In addition to the mandated committees discussed above, FDLTCC also has a variety of

committees regarding specific areas about which the institution is concerned. These are:

Assessment: The assessment committee is composed of faculty and oversees matters related to

the assessment of student learning. The committee meets at least once a month during the

academic year.

Retention: The retention committee is composed of faculty and staff and focuses on areas related

to student retention including completion, non-returning students, placement, academic alerts,

and faculty/student services interaction.

Safety: The safety committee is composed of faculty and staff who review, discuss, and if

necessary, establish policy that affects the safety of all who use the building and its related

facilities, from parking and snow removal to chemical storage and emergency training. This

committee meets as needed.

Diversity: The main purpose of the committee, made up of staff and faculty, is to address equity

and access disparities. Committee members will be looking at mapping assets and identifying

opportunities for growth to develop a comprehensive diversity plan for the campus.

Budget: The budget committee is a campus committee composed of faculty, staff, and

administration, whose purpose is to look at the college’s budget and disseminate information

about it to various other campus entities.

Petition: The petition committee is composed of administration, faculty, and staff who review

and make decisions regarding student academic petitions.

Institutional Planning and Effectiveness: Made up of faculty, administration, and staff, this

committee reviews and examines strategic planning for the college.

D. Faculty Development

Contractual agreements provide for individual faculty development funds, which cover a variety

of development activities related to one’s teaching and learning. There are limits as to how much

and how often a faculty member may request funding from the faculty development fund.

Adjunct faculty may request funding after having taught one semester. Forms for accessing

faculty development funds are available in the Faculty Office (see Appendix 1.1). Occasionally

funds may also be available for faculty use through grants or Perkins funding.

POLICY FOR REQUESTING FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS

(Revised 9/11/09)

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Pursuant to MSCF contract Article 17, Section 1, faculty development funds are available and

may be used

“to support the professional development of the faculty, the development needs of the academic

departments or areas, and the planned instructional priorities of the college. Funds provide by

this section shall be used for financing expense for faculty members only to attend conferences,

workshops, take college courses and other activities off-campus, or for the provision of on-

campus activities for staff development of the faculty. These funds may be used to reimburse

the cost of travel, housing, meals, and registration associated with participating in

professional conferences, workshops, and similar meetings for membership.”

Distribution procedures and policies governing faculty development funds shall be determined

by a committee designated by a majority of the Faculty Association voting members. This policy

will be reviewed and updated every two (2 ) years to coincide with the current MSCF contract.

As of June 30, 2003, funds carried over from one academic year to the next academic year may

not exceed one-third (1/3) o the college’s total faculty development funs provided by this section

for that year.

FUNDING DETERMINATION

1. All full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty at FDLTCC who have taught for at

least one semester are eligible to apply for funding.

2. A committee composed of the Faculty Association president, vice president,

secretary-treasurer, and member-at-large shall review and determine

dispersements. Funding per request will not exceed $1000 toward credits

intended for column change; requests for other activities will not exceed $1000.

3. Funding is determined by fiscal year, 1 July – 30 June.

a. Activity must be completed within fiscal year of the request.

4. For activities spanning two fiscal years, funding will be deducted from the later

of the two-e.g., an activity from 20 June to 18 July will be paid from July’s

fiscal year.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

1. Fill out a Faculty Development Funds Request form and submit the completed form to

the Faculty Association vice president.

a. Attach any supporting documentation deemed helpful to the committee.

2. The committee will review requests and notify requestor of allocation decision.

a. Vice President of Faculty Association will submit Faculty Development

Request form to appropriate financial officer.

b. Faculty member requesting funds is responsible for submitting all necessary

paperwork other than the Faculty Development Request form to the Vice

President of Academic Affairs for administrative approval and signature.

3. Upon completion of funded activity, faculty member must submit appropriate

paperwork to appropriate financial officer.

a. Faculty member will also submit duplicate paperwork to the vice president of

Faculty Association.

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GUIDELINES

1. If application for funding is not approved, faculty member should request a

meeting with the Faculty Development Committee.

2. Any meeting, conference, travel, or other activity must bear a clear relationship

to the teaching area(s) of the person applying for funds and/or the mission of

the college.

3. Preferably, application for funds will be made three weeks prior to the

departure date. The Faculty Development Committee members recognize that

extenuating circumstances can result in the need to apply inside of the three

week window. So while the three-week cutoff is preferred, it is flexible.

4. Funding requests submitted after an activity may not be assured of funding.

5. When a member of the Faculty Development Committee applies for funds, that

member shall not participate in the determination of said request.

6. Reimbursement for any request will not be made without proof a

completion/attendance/etc. of the event or activity.

7. Legitimate requests include those made by an individual faculty member, by a

department, or by a program for materials supportive of that individual faculty

member’s, department’s, or program’s instructional needs. These requests may

include professional reading materials.

8. Funding allocation is on a first-come basis.

a. Second-funding or after-the-fact requests from an individual,

department, or program may be considered and approved if funding is

available towards the end of the fiscal year.

III. CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT PROCESS

A. DEFINITIONS & EXPLANATIONS 11/25/14

The Course Proposal or Revision Process is the process for introducing or revising a course,

and may include a planned pattern of scheduled offering, proposed class size, rationale for being

included as part of the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum if applicable, catalog description, course

content, and relationship to courses offered at other colleges. New courses being proposed will

utilize the Course Outline form; course revisions will utilize the Proposal for Revisions form.

Proposals for new courses or revisions of courses are reviewed by the Academic Affairs and

Standards Committee (AASC) as well as by faculty.

The Course Outline is the public document that is on file in the faculty secretary's office. The

course outline is sent to transfer institutions to document course content. It is also the document

that lists course goals, learning outcomes, and assessment instruments that are to be used in the

course and serve as the foundation for teaching this course.

The Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MnTC) provides "a broad educational foundation that

[is]...essential to meeting individual's social, personal, and career challenges..." It is the vehicle

used for transferring general education courses to four-year institutions. A copy of the MnTC

document is available in the faculty secretary's office. It lists the 10 areas of emphasis, explains

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the goals, and states the student competencies for each goal area. To be considered for inclusion

in the MnTC, a proposed course should be part of the general education curriculum. A course

may meet a maximum of two goal areas, a minimum of 40% of the course content must relate to

a goal area, and a minimum of 51%half of the student competencies must be addressed in a goal

area. Goal area 1 is a closed category. All courses are expected to meet goal area 2 – critical

thinking. Courses fulfilling two goal areas may only meet one goal area in goals 3-6; a course

may meet more than one goal area in goals 7-10. Documentation is required to justify the choice

of goal area(s).

Appendix A Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Competency goal areas

Refer to: www.mntransfer.org

Learning outcomes are specific statements that are observable and measureable; they offer

evidence of student learning. A good course curriculum has as many learning outcomes as

needed to represent the course content. Learning outcomes are listed on the course outline,

derived from the course goals and include the following information which links them directly to

the Competencies Across the Curriculum (CAC) that have been embraced by FDLTCC

statement: "To demonstrate the accomplishment of this course goal, the student will be able

to/will demonstrate knowledge of..." Learning outcomes are specific statements that are

observable and measurable; they offer evidence of student learning. A good course curriculum

has as many learning outcomes as needed to represent the course content.

At FDLTCC we have four Competencies Across the Curriculum (CACs). These

comprise our general education outcomes for students at our college. The four

areas include:

A. Information Literacy (the ability to use print and/or non-print tools effectively for

the discovery, acquisition, and evaluation of information.)

B. Ability to Communicate (the ability to listen, read, comprehend, and/or deliver

information in a variety of formats.)

C. Problem Solving (the ability to conceptualize, apply, analyze, synthesize, and/or

evaluate information to formulate and solve problems.)

D. Culture (knowledge of Anishinaabe traditions and culture, knowledge of one’s own

traditions and culture, knowledge of others’ traditions and cultures, and/or respect for

global diversity.)

Assessment is the means by which the achievement of a learning outcome is measured. Such

tools take a wide variety of forms, including exams and quizzes, various exercises/assignments,

portfolios, and oral presentations. Each learning outcome needs to have a minimum of two forms

of assessment; ideally, the array of assessment techniques utilized in a course should be

representative of the variety of learning styles among students.

Refer to these websites for more help in writing learning goals and outcomes:

http://teaching.uncc.edu/articles-books/best-practice-articles/goals-objectives/writing-objectives-

using-blooms-taxonomy

http://assessment.uconn.edu/docs/HowToWriteObjectivesOutcomes.pdf

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/templates/objectivetool.html

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http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/bloom.html

http://www.nwlink.com/~donclark/hrd/strategy.html

FDLTCC requires all academic and career programs to complete a Program Review every four

years. Program Review procedures will be available from the vice president of academic affairs.

In addition, all programs/departments will complete an Annual Plan to highlight the strategic

plans of the program/department, as required by the vice president of academic affairs.

B. Curriculum Review Process

FDLTCC engages the curriculum review process followed by institutions in the MnSCU system.

A. Proposing a New Course

Faculty proposing new courses complete course proposal forms that function as thorough

descriptions of the proposed course, including information regarding prerequisites; course

description; intended audience methods; relationship of the course to college mission; required

materials; or tools to assess student learning. Course proposal forms, as well as information

regarding procedures for proposing a course, definitions, and explanations are available in the

faculty secretary’s office. Additional documentation is required when proposing Minnesota

Transfer Curriculum (MTC) courses. See www.mntransfer.org/transfer/mntc

The completed course proposal forms are submitted to the Academic Affairs and Standards

Council (AASC). The committee reviews the submission and directs questions to the person

proposing the course. If further clarification or development is necessary, the proposer of the

course is notified accordingly. Upon receipt by the AASC, the proposed course is placed on the

meeting agenda of the Faculty Association, the members of which have the opportunity to

discuss the course and make recommendations. After approval by the AASC, the course is

assigned a number by the vice president of academic affairs and the course becomes part of the

curriculum. The college then owns the course outline.

Revisions to courses require AASC review and follow the same approval process (depending on

the degree of revision) as new courses. In addition, online courses follow the same approval

process as that of traditional classrooms courses. (See Appendix).

Articulation and the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum Goals and Student Competencies:

If the proposer of a course intends the course to be transferrable to other institutions in the

MnSCU system, the proposed course must meet the goal and competency criteria set forth in the

Minnesota Transfer Curriculum (MTC). Faculty proposing courses are given a handout that

explicitly details the ten MTC goal areas and the student learning competencies associated with

each goal area. Courses in the MTC must adhere to these goals and outcomes; however, faculty

are free to include additional outcomes that are suitable to FDLTCC’s student population. The

proposer needs to submit the MTC form with the course proposal and link the MTC outcomes to

the course outline. See www.mntransfer.org

C. Program Development and Approval Process

The formation of new academic programs begins with the curriculum review process explained

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above; any new courses necessary to the proposed program must first be approved through the

curriculum review process. Following that approval, the proposed program must then be

approved by the MnSCU system, which, in addition to reviewing the proposed curriculum, also

reviews the proposal against the backdrop of the following criteria: rationale/justification of the

program, objectives of the program, learning outcomes of the program, and the qualifications of

the faculty necessary to deliver the program. Also questioned in the MnSCU review process is

how the proposed program might affect other institutions in the region and/or wider system. The

proposed program is then listed on a MnSCU Listserv bulletin board. Final approval of the

proposed program is given by the MnSCU Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs. A proposed

program should not be advertised or referred to as an FDLTCC program offering until the

approval process is successfully completed.

At times, curriculum transfer requires articulation agreements. This process may vary according

to the individual transfer institutions. The vice president of academic affairs and FDLTCC

faculty engaged with the particular articulation agreement work with the transfer institution to

articulate agreements. See www.fdltcc.edu/acdemics/departments/liberal-arts.shtml

IV. COURSE-RELATED PROCEDURES

A. Course Definitions

Face-to-Face Courses

Course meet for the full amount of required seat time. Students should be prepared to use the

D2L platform to retrieve information, access grades, participate in discussions, take quizzes,

and/or submit documents to the dropboxes as required by the instructor.

Blended Courses

Courses blend online and face-to-face delivery, resulting in reduced seat time. Time spent face

to face and time spent online is clearly defined.

Online courses

Courses are delivered 100% using D2L or other online platform.

Paced courses have specific deadlines for assignments throughout the semester.

Unpaced courses have requirements that may be completed at the student’s discretion but must

be completed by the end of the semester.

An asynchronous course does not require the student to be logged in at the same time on the

same day as the rest of the class. Students are given an extended period of time, for example, a

week or two weeks, during which they may participate in a discussion, take a quiz, or submit

homework to the dropbox. Due dates for assignments are clearly stated.

A synchronous course requires that all students be present on the same day for a specified time.

For example, all students are required to participate in a discussion every Tuesday from 6-8 p.m.

or all students are required to complete a quiz posted on Fridays between 9 and 11 a.m. These

expectations are clearly outlined in the syllabus.

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B. Course Outline

Each course is required to have on file in the faculty office a copy of the course outline.

According to a December 18, 1998, MCCFA memorandum, a course outline details the

philosophy and teaching/learning content of a college-approved course. Its audience is public,

including transfer institutions, accrediting agencies, persons who counsel and advise prospective

students, and college administrators who are responsible for curriculum quality and teaching

evaluation.

The course outline declares what is taught in the course, the philosophy on which the course is

based, the goals of the course, the skills and learning outcomes students will demonstrate after

successfully completing the course, and the ways in which the skills and learning outcomes will

be assessed. The outline must be sufficiently complete so that any instructor assigned to teach

the course understands what information must be covered.

The intended learning outcomes stated on the course outline serve as the minimum concepts or

tasks that the students are expected to master in the course, regardless of who teaches it. The

mechanics of the course, however, if mentioned at all, are general and respect instructors’

fundamental rights to implement additional learning outcomes and their own course mechanics.

A format is available from the faculty secretary. The core learning outcomes need to relate to

the college’s four Competencies Across the Curriculum (CACs): Information Technology

Literacy, Communication, Problem Solving, and Culture.

C. Course Syllabus

Each instructor's syllabus will be filed in the office of the vice president of academic affairs.

According to a December 18, 1998, MCCFA memorandum, a course syllabus is designed for an

audience and purpose different from the course outline. The syllabus is the property of the

instructor and is not available for public distribution by the college without written consent of

the instructor. The course syllabus is intended for use by the instructor and students in a

particular section of a course, and its main purpose is to guide both instructor and students

through the course as it is taught by that instructor.

In the syllabus, the instructor informs students of the mechanics of his/her section of the course,

including attendance policy, grading methods, course goals and learning outcomes, assignments,

the schedule of course content, required and optional learning materials, and any other

information the instructor deems necessary for students to know.

It is strongly recommended that an instructor announce and present in the syllabus the following:

1. Course number, title, and instructor’s name, office phone number, e-mail address, office

hours, and office location.

2. Course description (from the current course outline).

3. Course objectives or goals, including information on the CACs (from the current course

outline).

4. Assessment tools.

5. Required and optional texts and other materials.

6. Grading and testing policy.

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7. Attendance policy including last date to withdraw from a class and policy on incompletes.

8. A statement regarding reasonable accommodations:

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College is committed to providing equitable access to

learning opportunities for all students. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section

504 of the Rehab Act, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College provides students with

disabilities (e.g., mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory or physical)

reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities, and services.

Students with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate in class activities or meet

course requirements should first complete an Intake Form and necessary requirements with

Sheila Sumner in the Office of Disability Services (Office 141, telephone 879.0715, email:

ssumner@fdltcc.edu) to establish an accommodation plan.

D. Office Hours

Each instructor must post and maintain one office hour per week for each three credits taught to

a maximum of five office hours. Additional office hours or availability may be scheduled at the

instructor’s option. Office hours are posted by the end of the second week of classes on the

bulletin board in the hallway across from the faculty secretary’s office, the adjunct faculty

office, and on the FDLTCC webpage. Online classes should have online office hours as well.

See MSCF Contract, p. 25, subd. 5 for specifics.

E. Textbooks/Teaching Materials Requests for examination and/or desk copies are to be made by the instructor directly to the

publishing company. Textbooks, handouts, and materials to be purchased by the students are to

be ordered by the faculty through the bookstore coordinator in advance for sale through the

college bookstore. The bookstore coordinator contacts faculty approximately eight weeks before

the beginning of the new term to request textbook/materials for the new term. For additional

information, including the publisher’s telephone number, contact the bookstore coordinator.

Failure to order textbooks and materials according to the deadlines set by the bookstore

coordinator may affect timely arrival of texts and/or the availability of used texts; in addition,

when textbook order deadlines are not met, students are unable to charge books against financial

aid in the first five days.

F. Maximum Class Size Class sizes at FDLTCC are capped, and faculty may not override these numbers without

violating the contractual obligations put forth in the MSCF 2007-2009 contract (Article 11,

Section 1, Subd. 10): "The administration at each college shall establish, through the shared

governance council, a regulation that sets a reasonable maximum class size for all instruction at

the college." "Under exceptional circumstances as determined by the affected faculty member,

an instructor may admit two (2) additional students per section." Instructors who wish to know

the maximum class size for their course should check with the Records Office personnel or

check the bulletin board in the faculty secretary’s office. Room capacity takes precedence over

maximum class size when the room holds fewer students than the maximum class size.

G. Room Changes

Room assignments for regular classroom activities are made by the vice president of academic

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affairs and will be announced in the semester course schedule. Changes are to be made only after

consulting with the vice president of academic affairs.

H. Class Lists, Academic Alerts, and Final Grades

Class Lists: Faculty can access the class lists for their courses by going to the website

(fdltcc.edu) and clicking on the log-in tab on the upper right of the brown ribbon. Select

Campus accounts access. Log in using your Star ID and password. Select Class

Management. On the class list page the student’s last date to withdraw is also posted. To

print class lists, select Grade and LDA entry and the course name. Make sure the correct

semester is indicated. Click on GO for the course, scroll down until PDF/Print button is

visible, select, and print as usual.

Class Roll: At the first class session, instructors should check students in attendance

against the student list provided online. Students who are not registered should be advised

to immediately contact the Records Office.

First Week Attendance: The name, student ID number, and course section of each student

who has never attended class or attended only once during the first week should be

submitted to the Financial Aid Office after the first week using the Academic Alert forms

available in D2L. Generally, instructors are sent an email reminding them to do this.

Five-Day Report: Instructors are given an official class list (see above) after the tenth day

of the semester. This is done electronically. Instructors should again check student

attendance against the class roster and report discrepancies via the online Academic Alert

form. The link for this form is found on each course home page of D2L.

2. Academic Alerts: In an effort to improve student success and retention, instructors are

encouraged to submit academic alerts, which are used to notify student services staff that

a particular student may need academic and/or personal assistance. Academic alert forms

are available and can be sent online to student services at any time during the semester.

In addition to the institutional academic alert, some counselors distribute forms related to

students’ academic progress shortly before mid-semester. Instructors are encouraged to

complete these forms and return them to the appropriate counselor.

3. Final Grades: Final grades must be entered electronically. The grade sheets are available

for posting grades near the end of the semester following the same procedure used for

finding the class lists and they must be posted within 72 hours of the final day of exams.

Grades may not be called in by telephone. To access your grade sheets electronically, use

your star ID and password and follow posted instructions.

I. Grading System

Letter grades of A, B, C, D, and F are assigned in each course as an evaluation of student

achievement. The student’s overall progress is identified by the grade point average, which is

determined by dividing the sum of the grade points earned in letter-graded courses by the sum of

the credits earned in those courses. Minuses and plusses cannot be entered. Grade points are

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earned as follows:

A 4 grade points per credit

B 3 grade points per credit

C 2 grade points per credit

D 1 grade point per credit

F 0 grade point per credit

Other grades:

P: Indicates a passing grade but is not figured in the student’s grade point average. Assignment

of this grade is limited to approved courses, e.g.; by student request in physical education

and study skills courses, workshops, or courses specifically designed as pass/no pass credit.

A student request form is available from the Records Office.

NC: Indicates no credit and is not figured in the student’s grade point average. Assignment of

this grade is restricted solely to courses numbered below 1000. Instructors of these courses

use their discretion in assigning the NC grade.

FN: Indicates that the student never attended the class, but did not withdraw.

I: Indicates that the student has not completed the course; no credit is given until the course is

completed successfully or until one semester has passed, at which time the I becomes an F.

An Incomplete is given at the discretion of the instructor upon request by a student. For

each Incomplete assigned in a course, an Incomplete Grade Request form must be

completed by the student, signed by the instructor and turned in to the Records Office for

documentation purposes. Generally, a grade of I should not be assigned to a student who

has completed less than seventy-five percent of the coursework (see Appendix 1.3).

W: Indicates that the student has withdrawn from the course and no credit will be assigned. The

final date for official course withdrawal is the last day on which students may officially

terminate their enrollment in a course, and shall be the date on which eighty percent (80%)

of the days in the academic semester have elapsed. For courses not on a standard academic

semester schedule, the final date for official course withdrawal shall be established as the

date on which eighty percent (80%) of the instructional days for the course have elapsed.

(MnSCU Board Policy 3.34.1 Subpart A). If a student drops a course during the first five

days of the semester, no grade is recorded on the student's permanent record. Courses that

are not officially dropped through the Records Office will be recorded on a student’s

permanent record with a grade of F.

Students who wish to completely withdraw from college are required to do so officially by

signing the proper forms in the Records Office. Failure to comply with this regulation may

deprive a student of refund privileges and could result in a grade of F.

V: Indicates an individual is auditing a course. The student pays for the course and is included

in the count for class size but does not receive credit or a grade for the course. The course

does show up as an audit on the transcript.

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J. Repeating a Course

Students who receive a grade of C (in some cases) D, F, or NC may repeat the course in which

they received these grades. Students should discuss their intentions with a counselor or advisor

and complete the proper forms. Both the old and new grades remain on a student’s transcript, but

only the new grade will be used to compute the grade point average. Financial aid may be

applied to only the first retake of a course. Subsequent retakes will not be eligible for financial

aid.

K. Adding a Course

During the first five class days of a semester, a student may add a course after obtaining

approval from an advisor and completing registration in the Records Office. After the first five

class days of a semester a student must also have the approval of the course instructor.

L. Independent Study and Course by Special Arrangement

An independent study is a course that is not listed on the schedule and is specifically designed to

meet the special needs and/or interests of the student. A course offered by special arrangement

is one that is listed on the schedule and taken by a student outside of the classroom. Both types

of courses require the approval of the vice president of academic affairs, and the Independent

Study form is used for the approval of both (see Appendix 1.3).

M. Final Examinations

Typically the final exam period is the last four days of each semester; the exam schedule is

disseminated by the vice president of academic affairs and is available from the faculty secretary

(see Appendix 3.1). Special scheduling concerns regarding final exams are noted below:

1. Evening classes conduct final exams on the last regularly scheduled evening of the class.

No evening final exams are given during finals week.

2. In classes with a credit assignment of two or fewer credits, the final exam is the last

meeting day of the semester.

3. In independent study and arranged classes, final exams are scheduled by the instructor.

4. All other classes are required to have a final exam during the time noted on the final exam

schedule.

5. No student will be required to take more than two exams on one day. However, if the

student has more than two exams during one day, the student must assume the

responsibility for contacting the instructors to make other arrangements prior to the start

of the final exam period.

6. NO GRADES can be given out by the Records Office; thus, it is recommended that

instructors encourage students not to call the college inquiring about grades. Instructors

may post their grades on the bulletin board located outside the faculty office area;

however, student names and/or identification numbers cannot be used so as to ensure

students’ rights to privacy. Instructors who choose to post grades on the bulletin board

must arrange with their students a different form of identification code. Instructors may

also post grades on the Internet.

N. Class Meetings

A calendar of teaching days, holidays, and meeting days is available on the college’s web site

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and from the faculty secretary, and classes meet as scheduled. Classes generally meet 50 minutes

per week per credit hour excluding break time. If you are unable to meet a regularly scheduled

class, contact the faculty secretary and the vice president of academic affairs and complete the

appropriate form. A link to the form is here: https://webproc.mnscu.edu/tlr

Meetings for blended/hybrid and online courses

An online course is defined as a course that is taught entirely online with no regularly scheduled

on-campus class meetings. All “meetings” are conducted online through Desire2Learn, the

college’s online learning management system.

A blended/hybrid course is defined as a course whose content is delivered partly online and

partly in the classroom. Other Hybrid/blended courses deliver some of the content electronically

and require students to spend time online; seat time in the classroom is reduced. To transform

an on-ground course into an online or hybrid course, consult with the Vice-president of

Academic Affairs.

O. Guest Speakers and Programs

Speakers and programs arranged for a class by an instructor are the sole responsibility of that

instructor. Any financial obligations incurred by the instructor will be submitted through the

normal budget procedure and will be within the departmental or approved budget. No individual

or group will be allowed to appear on campus for the purpose of the promotion or sale of any

commercial product under this policy.

P. Class Field Trips

Class field trips involving time in addition to the regular scheduled class time may be scheduled

with permission of the vice president of academic affairs. Attendance on field trips may be

requested of students but cannot be considered mandatory or reflected in grades.

Q. Classroom Technology and Audio-Visual (AV) Equipment

Most classrooms are equipped with a technology console including a DVD projector, Elmo

overhead projector, LCD projector and computer. Instructions for use are located in the

classroom next to the consoles. Other equipment (video cams, tape recorders, etc.) is also

available. Check with the faculty secretary to reserve equipment.

R. Problems with Facilities and/or Equipment

During regular business hours, problems with classroom facilities and/or equipment should be

reported to the faculty secretary who will notify the maintenance or IT staff.

S. FDLTCC Guidelines Regarding Student Conduct

The guidelines for student conduct are elaborated in the Student Handbook, a copy of which can

be obtained from the admissions or faculty office and online. Instructors who are concerned

about a student or who seek any type of clarification regarding a possible problem with a student

should contact the vice president of student services as soon as possible to discuss the situation.

For concerns specifically regarding academic dishonesty/plagiarism, instructors should refer to

Section 2 of the Student Conduct Code: Academic Honesty. If an instructor determines a student

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has plagiarized or otherwise cheated in the classroom, the student may be subject to disciplinary

actions outlined in MnSCU Policy 3.6 (www.mnscu.edu/Policies/PolicyIndex.html). Instructors

are encouraged to notify the vice president of academic affairs or the vice president of student

services if they suspect a problem of academic dishonesty in their classroom.

Safety Concerns

If a faculty member notices unusual behavior in a student that makes the faculty member or

students uncomfortable, concerned, or suspicious, he or she should fill out an incident report that

will immediately be directed to the Behavioral Assessment Team (BAT). The form is available

on D2L class websites and can be sent electronically to the BAT team.

V. ASSESSMENT OF STUDENT LEARNING

The core outcomes for each course at FDLTCC are stated on the course outline, which can be

found in the faculty office and online at fdltcc.edu/current/graduation/course-outlines.shtml. The

core learning goals and outcomes for a course remain the same across all sections of the course,

be it delivered traditionally, via ITV, or online and apply to any faculty teaching that course.

However, faculty are free to add additional goals and outcomes as they deem appropriate. The

same is true of any course that falls under the Minnesota Transfer Curriculum, in which the

state-generated goals and outcomes of the course must be met but may be added to as the faculty

member chooses.

According to the college’s Assessment Handbook, FDLTCC’s policy is that “Every faculty

member, whether full time or part time, is expected to assess a minimum of one course each

semester. Faculty will also participate in the assessment of institutional level outcomes such as

the Competencies Across the Curriculum.” The assessment involves a plan and a report, the

results of which are to be reported in TracDat. (See Assessment Handbook for complete

instructions.)

Faculty are free to utilize any methods of classroom assessment that they deem most appropriate,

but multiple measures of learning are to be used to assess the outcomes of each course goal. The

term multiple-measures of learning refers to using more than one method or type of instrument

to ascertain a student’s understanding of the given subject matter, essentially recognizing that

not all students learn best in the same way. For example, a faculty member might use oral

presentations, problem-solving exercises, and essay exams to ascertain a student’s level of

accomplishment in meeting a course goal/outcome. Resources regarding classroom assessment

techniques are available in the FDLTCC library, and a copy of Classroom Assessment

Techniques by Angelo & Cross is also located in the faculty office. In addition, there are many

web-based classroom assessment resources, including:

www.aahea.org (American Association of Higher Education)

www.ncahlc.org (Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association)

www.ctl.mnscu.edu (MnSCU’s Center for Teaching and Learning)

VI. INSTRUCTIONAL AND STUDENT SUPPORT

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A. Faculty Secretary

Requests for the following services should be directed to the faculty secretary:

1. Supplies needed for offices/desks and classrooms.

2. Paper and video copying.

3. Check-out for video equipment for classrooms.

4. Orientation for new instructors.

5. Office keys.

6. Word processing, certificates, tests, correspondence, and scans.

7. Service for problems/questions with copiers/printers.

8. Set-up for mailbox.

Generally three (3) days lead time is needed for most secretarial work.

B. Office Supplies and Photocopying

Basic office supplies and paper are stocked and available for faculty use in the faculty office.

Requests for additional supplies are made through the faculty secretary. A photocopy machine is

also available for faculty use in the faculty office. Faculty should notify the faculty secretary

regarding any problems with the photocopier. Do not attempt to fix the photocopier unless

appropriately trained.

C. Ruth A. Myers Library/Ojibwe Archives

The Ruth A. Myers Library/Ojibwe Archives provide the services and resources for a wide range

of user needs. Library services include traditional print resources, microform collections, and

electronic databases, Internet access for library research, and audiovisual materials. The

statewide academic electronic library system provides access to the Myers library catalog, the

catalogs of all MnSCU institutions, and a selection of specialized indexes. The library staff

provide reference support at all levels, including instruction in the use of the various systems.

An FDLTCC ID card is needed to check out circulating materials; instructors and students may

obtain ID cards from the front desk receptionist. The ID card then needs to be activated on the

library's automated system; see library staff.

The librarian provides a variety of library instruction tailored to courses/instructor/student needs.

Faculty should consult the librarian to schedule instruction. To place items on reserve or to

utilize interlibrary loan services, faculty should see library staff. Additional circulation

procedures and policy may be obtained from the library staff.

Faculty can use their StarID and password to access the library’s databases EBSCO, ProQuest, and JSTOR, from non-campus computers via this link: http://www.fdltcc.edu/current/support/library/electronicdatabases.shtml In addition, the StarID and password can enable access to view one’s library account-- check due dates, renew library items online etc. Follow this link and click on "My Account" near the top right of the page: https://mplus.mnpals.net/vufind/?mylocn=FDL You will still need your activated library barcode (14-digit number from the back of your FDLTCC ID card) to check out library items.

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More info here: http://www.fdltcc.edu/current/support/library/services.shtml

D. Records Office

The Records Office is the primary location of all records related to students and is the primary

processing point of all forms related to student work in the classroom. The Records Office

processes the following:

1. Basic student enrollment information.

2. Information about maximum class size.

3. Submission of final grades (requires instructor’s signature).

4. Grade Change forms (requires instructor’s signature).

5. Incomplete forms (requires instructor’s signature).

6. Add/Drop forms (requires instructor’s signature).

7. Withdrawal forms (requires instructor’s signature).

8. Independent Study forms (requires instructor’s signature).

9. Student petitions.

10. Change of Information forms.

E. Human Resources Office

The Human Resources office covers a wide range of areas that concern faculty, including the

following:

1. Pay Checks: All paychecks are electronic, and the faculty employee must direct where his or

her paycheck should be deposited by going to www.state.mn.us/employee and entering his or

her payroll identification number and password; the initial password is the last four numbers

of the individual’s social security number. Paychecks are disbursed every other Friday. To

access a copy of the current payroll calendar, go to www.finance.state.mn.us, click on

SEMA4 in the left-hand column, and click on the appropriate links under “Payroll

Calendars.”

2. Benefits: Health, dental, life, and disability insurance are available to eligible faculty. A

faculty member may participate if s/he holds a temporary full-time, an unlimited full-time, or

an unlimited part-time appointment. A temporary part-time faculty member may participate if

s/he has six (6) credits per semester over two (2) consecutive academic year semesters. This

eligibility starts at the beginning of the second semester.

3. Absence from Work: Faculty members who need to be absent from work and have classes or

activities scheduled must fill out a form available through MnSCU. Here is the link:

https://webproc.mnscu.edu/tlr.

4. Tuition Waiver: Tuition Waiver is awarded according to the MSCF contract for faculty, their

spouse, or dependent children. Qualified faculty members may use twenty-four (24) credits at

a MnSCU institution. The faculty member’s spouse or dependents are eligible to take a

maximum of sixteen (16) credits per year at a MnSCU community or technical college. For

more information, contact the Human Resources office.

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5. Employee Assistance Program: The state’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP) provides

cost-free, confidential, professional assistance to help faculty and their families resolve work

and personal issues. For more information, call (800) 657-3719.

6. Claims of Injury: Comprehensive Managed Care (CMC) is the certified managed healthcare

service for state employee workers' compensation insurance. An employee who is injured on

the job and needs medical attention must go to the Denfeld Medical Clinic (Duluth, MN),

which is the designated clinic in this area for worker’s compensation services.

In the event that a workplace injury or illness occurs, the individual is responsible to

immediately report such an event to his/her supervisor. Injured employees or their supervisors

must report the injury to the Human Resources office to receive claim forms and a Workers'

Compensation Employee Handbook. In the case of an emergency, the employee is directed to

the Raiter Clinic and the supervisor will contact the Human Resources office.

F. Reasonable Accommodations for Students and Employees with Disabilities

Disability Services: Disability Services assists students with documented disabilities by

arranging reasonable accommodations for each student requesting such services. For the

protection of students and the institution, instructors should not provide accommodations to

students without first consulting Disability Services. General guidelines regarding disabilities are

outlined in the Guide to Services booklet, available in the faculty secretary’s office. If a student

has requested accommodations from Disability Services and meets documentation guidelines, an

“Accommodations Memo” will be given to the instructor indicating the approved

accommodations (see Appendix 1.5). An instructor who has questions about working with a

student with a particular disability should contact the Disability Services counselor.

Suggested verbiage for syllabus:

Fond du Lac Tribal & Community College is committed to providing equitable access to

learning opportunities for all students. Under the Americans with Disabilities Act and Section

504 of the Rehab Act, Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College provides students with

disabilities (eg., mental health, attentional, learning, chronic health, sensory or physical)

reasonable accommodation to participate in educational programs, activities, and services.

Students with disabilities requiring accommodation to participate in class activities or meet

course requirements should first complete an Intake Form and necessary requirements with

Sheila Sumner in the Office of Disability Services (Office 141, telephone 879.0715, email:

ssumner@fdltcc.edu) to establish an accommodation plan.

New federal regulations state that faculty need to make sure their course materials are accessible

to all students whether they have requested accommodations with Disability Services or not.

Faculty may convert their material themselves through D2L or by requesting Ragan Balzer, D2L

specialist, to help with the conversion.

Employee Accommodations: Any employee who needs to request accommodations should

contact his/her supervisor and complete an Employee Request for Accommodations form (see

Appendix 1.7). The accommodation process is a collaborative and interactive process among or

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involving the employee, the supervisor, and the human resource office in consultation with the

ADA (American with Disabilities Act) coordinator (see Appendix 2.1 for a description of the

process and guidelines).

G. Academic Placement

The Accuplacer test is taken by all degree-seeking students unless they have successfully

completed 36 or more college credits and have passed College Writing with a C or better or they

intend to enroll in classes not requiring college-level writing, reading, or math. Tests are

scheduled throughout the year. This series of 3 tests--English, reading, and mathematics--is used

by advisors to assist students in choosing appropriate courses.

H. Center for Academic Achievement (CAA)

Through small-group or individualized instructional arrangements, the Center for Academic

Achievement (CAA) assists students with developing and enhancing competencies in skill areas

such as reading, writing, math, and study skills. The CAA is also utilized as the test proctoring

site for instructors who wish to give make-up tests. Faculty may choose to arrange make-up test

proctoring through the CAA by submitting to the CAA Coordinator a completed Make Up Test

Proctoring Request (see Appendix 1.8), available in the faculty office or the CAA.

I. The Write Place

One-on-one writing help is also available in The Write Place, presently located in Room 244,

part of the Student Activities Office across the hall from the Student Lounge. Students can drop

in during open hours and receive help with writing papers for any class, from generating ideas to

editing to documenting sources. English faculty members are the tutors, and all other faculty are

welcome to ask for suggestions in designing writing assignments for their classes as well as to

refer students who need or want help with writing.

J. TRIO Program

TRIO is a Student Support Services program under which several U.S. Department of Education

sponsored programs are housed. These programs offer academic and career support to qualifying

students. Instructors interested in more information about TRIO or who want to direct students

to the program should contact the director of the TRIO program.

K. Financial Aid

A variety of financial aid is available to students through the Financial Aid office. Scholarships

for part-time students who are adults enrolling in credit classes are also available through the

Financial Aid office.

L. Bookstore

The bookstore offers a variety of supplies including textbooks and course handouts, art supplies,

campus clothing and book bags, cards, and Native art and jewelry. Hours are posted on the

bookstore door.

M. Child Care Center The Fond du Lac Child Development Center is a partnership between Fond du Lac Reservation

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Head Start and FDLTCC. It is a licensed facility through the State of Minnesota Department of

Human Services and has both toddler (16 – 33 months) and preschool (33 months to start of

kindergarten) classrooms. The facility is open Monday through Friday from 7:30 to 5:30, and its

services are available, with an annual registration fee and ten-hour per week minimum, to

faculty, staff, and students. For enrollment information, contact the Child Care Program

manager.

N. Young Student Parent (YSP) program

This program provides on-campus resources for student parents in the form of emotional and

educational support, including limited childcare.

VII. COMMUNICATIONS

A. Mail Boxes

Most faculty mailboxes are located in the Faculty Offices. Instructors who need a mail box

should make arrangements with the faculty secretary.

B. E-mail Accounts FDLTCC email accounts are set up automatically and should be used for all college-related

business; students are expected to communicate with instructors through their FDLTCC student

email accounts. According to MnSCU policy, “System-owned property or services, including

the e-mail system, may not be used for political activities, fund-raising, campaigning for union

office, union organizing activities, or solicitation of employees for union membership.”

C. Telephones

Telephones are provided through the IT department. Long distance calls require a personal code.

An instructor who needs a long distance code should contact the Business office.

D. Bulletin Boards Bulletin boards are located throughout the campus. Items of interest to faculty and students

should be dated, signed by the vice president of student affairs, and given to the Information

Desk receptionist for posting. In addition, an MSCF bulletin board for Faculty Association

announcements is located above the copy machine in the faculty workroom.

E. The FDLTCC Website

The college’s home page (fdltcc.edu) contains a list of upcoming events as well as pertinent

announcements.

VIII. POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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A. Office Security

The Faculty office is locked at 4:30 p.m. each day. The office should remain locked throughout

the evening. An instructor who needs a key to enter the Faculty office after hours should contact

the faculty secretary. Faculty who forget to bring their keys should contact a colleague or

maintenance personnel.

B. Accidents, Illnesses, and Other Critical Incidents

For minor illnesses or injuries, there is a first aid cabinet located behind the mailboxes near the

business office. A non-emergency accident or injury that occurs in a college building or on

campus grounds and that requires medical attention must be reported to the Human Resources

office as soon as possible, and the appropriate forms must be completed.

The following guidelines apply to critical incidents:

Accident or illness: If a person is injured in a campus building or on campus grounds or if a

person experiences severe illness or medical problems, the following is suggested:

Call for ambulance assistance (on a campus phone dial 9-911). If the individual affected is a

student and the student is conscious, get the student's permission to call an ambulance. If the

student wishes a family member to be contacted do so.

DO NOT transport the injured person.

Submit a completed incident report to the Human Resources office; forms are available from

the Human Resources office.

Assault or rape: If a person is assaulted or raped in a campus building or on campus grounds,

the following is suggested:

Call for police assistance (on a campus phone dial 9-911).

Call the Switchboard (0800).

Preserve the crime scene. In order to preserve evidence, request that the victim NOT shower

or clean up.

Police officers will obtain as much information about the assailant and incident as possible.

Assist the officers with any helpful information.

Accompany the victim to the hospital if appropriate.

Complete an incident report immediately upon returning to campus and submit to Human

Resources.

Bomb threat: If you observe a suspicious object or potential bomb on college property, DO NOT

HANDLE THE OBJECT. Clear the area and immediately call the police (on a campus phone dial

9-911). Any person receiving a phone call that a bomb or other explosive device has been placed

on campus should keep talking to the caller as long as possible and make note of the following:

Time of call.

Length of call.

Number at which the call was received.

Age and sex of caller.

Speech pattern/accent.

Emotional state of caller.

Background noise.

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Name of any person(s) referred to by caller.

Attempt to ask the caller:

When is the bomb going to explode?

Where is the bomb located?

What kind of bomb is it?

What does it look like?

Why did you place the bomb?

Fire or explosion: A fire or explosion in a campus building represents an immediate threat to

students and staff.

Sound the fire alarm.

Initiate the fire drill procedures posted in each room.

Call the fire department (on a campus phone dial 9-911) and relay the following:

1. Your name.

2. Location of fire.

Call the Switchboard (0800).

Check the building to ensure that everyone has evacuated. Assist those requiring help.

Be available when firefighters arrive to direct them to the appropriate location.

If you have been trained in the use of fire extinguishers and the fire is contained in an area

where you can extinguish it, do so.

Hazardous materials spills: In the event of an incident involving hazardous chemicals or other

materials the following is suggested:

Evacuate the area of the spill; assist persons with disabilities to evacuate. A rule of thumb is

to get far enough away so that you can no longer smell vapors or detect irritation due to the

hazardous material. If there is danger of fire and/or explosion, evacuate the building.

Notify the fire department (on a campus phone dial 9-911) and provide the following:

1. Your name.

2. Location of the hazardous material.

3. Type and quantity of material involved, if known.

4. Number of injured persons and the nature of the injuries.

Call the Switchboard (0800).

Be available when firefighters arrive to direct them to the appropriate location.

Notify administration, complete an incident report and submit the incident report to Human

Resources.

Public demonstrations or riots: If a student or public demonstration gets unruly, the following

guidelines are suggested:

Stay calm.

Call the Switchboard (0800).

If the group becomes disruptive or poses a threat to students or staff:

Call the police department (on a campus phone dial 9-911).

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Call the Switchboard (0800).

Isolate students from disruption.

Violent or criminal behavior: If you are the victim of any on-campus violation of the law such

as robbery, theft, or overt sexual behavior, DO NOT TAKE ANY UNNECESSARY CHANCES:

Stay calm and pay attention to details regarding the incident.

Call the police department (on a campus phone dial 9-911) and provide the following:

1. Nature of incident.

2. Location of the incident.

3. Description of persons involved.

4. Description of property involved.

If you feel threatened by the use of abusive language and/or irrational behavior:

Call the police department (on a campus phone dial 9-911), OR

Call the Switchboard (0800).

If you feel uncomfortable by the use of abusive language and/or irrational behavior:

Call the Switchboard (0800), when in doubt call 9-911.

If you or a student hears gunshots or sees someone with a weapon in the building, DO NOT

investigate the matter. If possible:

Call the police department (on a campus phone dial 9-911) and call the Switchboard (0800)

and provide the following:

1. Nature of incident.

2. Location of the incident.

3. Description of persons involved.

Lock the classroom or office door.

Keep students in the room and away from the door until the all-clear is given.

Leave building if possible.

C. Expense Reports

Travel Expense Approval Required in Advance: Employee travel may be authorized only if the

Appointing Authority Designee approving the travel reasonably determines that:

*The travel is primarily for the benefit of the state and is related to the effective conduct

of state business, including the promotion of interstate cooperation;

*The costs to the state of the travel and absence from work will be offset by benefits

accruing to the state, including the professional advancement of the employee; and

*The travel relates to activities that do not have as their purpose the advancement of a

political party, a political candidate, or a religious denomination.

An Appointing Authority Designee shall authorize in advance and in accordance with all

policies and procedures, all travel at state expense when such travel is necessary to conduct state

business. All out-of-state travel requires advance written approval. A copy of the conference

agenda must be attached to the out-of-state travel authorization form to assist in approval

decisions. All in-state travel at state expense requires advance verbal approval by the Appointing

Authority Designee. The requirement of approvals for in-state and out-of-state travel must be

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addressed in the agency's internal travel policy. Authorization forms must be retained in the

agency for audit purposes. International travel requires the Department of Finance approval.

Paperwork for reimbursement must be completed and turned into the Business Office within 60

days of incurring the expense. Failure to do so within this time frame may result in both the

faculty member and the college paying taxes on the amount submitted.

An out-of-state travel authorization form must include an estimate of all costs, the name,

location, and dates/times of the event to be attended, and the reason(s) the trip is necessary.

D. Drug and Alcohol Policy

FDLTCC promotes an environment that is free of alcohol and other drugs. The college supports

those who choose a lifestyle free of chemicals and offers support groups on campus to those in

recovery.

FDLTCC and MnSCU prohibit the use and/or possession of alcohol and other drugs on campus.

Standards of conduct as outlined below apply to all students, employees, and visitors at

FDLTCC.

1. No student, employee, or visitor will use, manufacture, sell, give away, barter, exchange,

or distribute a controlled substance or drug paraphernalia as defined in Minnesota

Statutes, Chapter 152, while on campus or while involved in a college activity, service,

project, program, or work situation off campus.

2. No student, employee, or visitor will possess a controlled substance 1) while on campus,

or 2) while involved in a college activity, service project, program, or work situation off

campus except when the possession is for the person’s own use and is authorized by law.

3. Except as allowed by Minnesota Statute 624.701, no student, employee, or visitor shall

introduce upon or have possession upon any college campus or while involved in a

college activity, service project program, or work situation any alcoholic beverage as

defined in Minnesota Statute 340.101.

4. No employee will report to work and no student or visitor will report to campus while

under the influence of alcohol or a controlled substance that affects alertness,

coordination, reaction, response, judgment, decision-making, or safety, except as

prescribed by a physician.

Any employee who violates this policy must meet with union representatives and the college

president to review the violation.

E. Smoking Regulations

On August 1, 1979, Chapter 211, Sessions Laws of 1975, known as the Minnesota Clean Indoor

Air Act, became effective. The act prohibits smoking or use of other tobacco products in public

places and at public meetings except in designated smoking areas. This law has been interpreted

to apply to FDLTCC as follows: smoking or use of other tobacco products, including e-

cigarettes, is not permitted in any college building used by the public or classroom, hallways,

lounges, auditorium, reception areas, entrances, and any portion of college closer than 25 feet of

the buildings.

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The use of tobacco, sage, sweetgrass and the smoking of the pipe for ceremonial purpose is

permitted.

F. Complaint and Grievance Policy

Under the MSCF contract, faculty may address improper treatment through the informal

complaint or the formal grievance process. Both processes are outlined in Article 27 of the 2007-

2009 MSCF contract. For further information, contact the faculty grievance representative.

G. Discrimination and Sexual Harassment

FDLTCC follows MnSCU policy 1B regarding discrimination and sexual harassment. The

policy can be found at the MnSCU website (www.mnscu.edu/Policies/PolicyIndex.html). An

individual who has concerns in this area should speak with administration.

H. Faculty Work Assignments

According to the 2013-2015 MSCF contract, Article 11, full-time faculty members normally

average forty (40) or more hours per week in carrying out their professional responsibilities. The

reference to forty (40) hours is a generalization intended for recognition of the many non-

assignable duties that faculty members perform and does not establish a threshold of maximum

assignable hours. A state college faculty member’s work assignment includes a number of

diverse professional responsibilities. Classroom teaching and other contacts with students form

the core of the faculty work assignment. Additionally, professional development and service to

the college are the other core components of a faculty member’s work assignment. A faculty

member will plan to engage in such activities as student advising if required, course evaluation,

classroom preparation, the evaluation of student performance, committee assignments,

classroom research, and community service as part of the overall work assignment. Some of

these activities may be completed off campus. The work assignments of part-time faculty

include similar duties performed on a proportional basis.

Section 1. Subd. 1. . . ."the average daily elapse time per week from the beginning of the first

assignment to the end of the last assignment will not exceed six (6) hours exclusive of self-

assigned office hours. An individual instructor may be assigned a schedule in which the average

daily elapsed time per week is increased to a maximum of ten (10) hours if this assignment is

necessary to provide the course offerings within a specific program or department. An individual

instructor must approve any increase in average daily elapsed time per week. In any case, where

a variation is implemented, the administration shall provide in writing to the instructor and to the

local grievance representative the reasons why this assignment is necessary and reasonable."

Section 2. Teaching Faculty in the MSCF Bargaining Unit. "A faculty member in the MSCF

bargaining unit may be assigned either the thirty (30) credits per academic-year limit or the forty

(40) contact hours per academic-year limit. Whenever either limit has been reached, the

instructor may accept additional credit or contact hour assignments only as overload."

Subd. 3. Science Laboratory Courses. "Science laboratory courses (chemistry, biology, physics,

natural science) shall be credited on the basis of one (1) credit for each one (1) lecture hour and

one (1) credit for each two (2) laboratory hours. Credits for science laboratories will be averaged

over the academic year with totals in odd numbers being rounded to the nearest whole number.

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For purposes of rounding, .5 shall be rounded up to one (1).”

For summer session information, including rotation, please see MSCF 2007-2009 contract

article 10, Section 4, Subdivisions 1, 2, 3, 4, & 5.

I. Class Cancellations

If classes are canceled during the day due to inclement weather, evening classes will not meet.

Students, staff, and faculty are encouraged to subscribe to the Campus Alert System that will

allow the college to contact students, staff, and faculty about campus-wide emergencies using

several methods (landline, cell phone, voicemail, email). This is an opt-in system, and to sign

up, follow the link: https://fdltcc.bbcportal.com. The sign-up is a several-step process of

creating a username and password and having it verified through your email account. Here are

the directions: http://fdltcc.edu/pdf/DirectionsforEmergencyAlert

In addition, instructors and students are advised to listen to radio stations and television stations

KBJR TV6, KDLH TV/3, WDIO TV/10

WKLK radio/96.5 FM; 1230 AM, KDAL radio/95.7 FM; 610 AM, KRBR radio/102.5 FM,

KTCO radio/98.9 FM, WEBC radio/560 AM, KKCB radio/105 FM, KLDJ radio/101.7 FM,

KUSZ radio/108 FM, KISS radio/92.1 FM, KQDS radio/94.9 FM, for special announcements.

Please note:

1. If the announcement is that the college/campus is CLOSED, employees are excused from

work with pay.

2. If it is announced that classes are CANCELED, staff and faculty are to report to work.

For additional information regarding weather-related closures, visit the FDLTCC home page,

click on “Campus Information,” and click on “Weather and Emergency Closing.”

J. Faculty Absences Absence due to illness or other emergency must be reported to the faculty secretary and the vice

president of academic affairs by 8 a.m. on the day of absence. Class cancellations will be posted

at the information desk, the FDLTCC website, and next to the classroom door after the notice is

received. For these absences, fill out the form from this link: https://webproc.mnscu.edu/tlr.

Requests to be absent from the campus to attend professional meetings or to transact other

official college business should use the form above. Faculty are responsible for notifying the

faculty secretary of such absences upon the approval of the vice president of academic affairs,

which will be communicated on the returned form.

K. Duty Days

Attendance at duty days is mandatory for unlimited, full-time faculty. To request to be absent

from a duty day, faculty must file an alternative plan and have it approved by the vice president

of academic affairs prior to the duty day.

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Appendix 1.1

FACULTY DEVELOPMENT FUNDS REQUEST

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Instructions: Submit one copy to the Faculty Development Committee chair from

Sept. 15 –June 1 and to Faculty Association President after June 1 until Sept. 15.

Date of request

Amount requested

Name: Assigned field:

Proposed Activity:

Location and date of activity:

Rationale for request:

Itemized costs:

List previous funding:

Miscellaneous remarks:

Committee recommends:

Total funding of

(signed Fac. Dev. Committee)

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Appendix 1.2

Appendix 1.2

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Appendix 1.3

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Appendix 1.4

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

RE: Accommodations

Section 504 of paragraph 84.44 (a) Of the rehabilitation Act of 1973 states:

“A (College)…..Shall make such modifications to its academic

requirements as are necessary to ensure that such requirements do not

discriminate or have the effect of discriminating, on the basis of disability,

against a qualified disabled applicant or student.”

I am a student in your class. I have a documented

disability and I am in need of the following accommodation(s):

Taped textbooks

Readers

Scribe

Notetaker modifications

Computer facilities

Test modifications

Extended time

Separate place

Different forms

Readers

Scribe

Oral exam (or taped answers)

Use of aids (calculator, dictionary, etc.)

Other

Please remember this information is confidential. If you have any questions, please talk to me,

or contact the OSD Director at 879-0805.

Thank you for your cooperation.

OSD Approved Date

Appendix 1.6

Appendix 1.5

Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation

Employee Name: Job Title:

Date of Request: Division:

This information will be used by or any other

person, including the agency’s legal counsel, who is authorized by my employer to handle medical

information for ADA/MHRA purposes and, any information concerning my physical or mental

condition, that are necessary to determine whether I have a disability as defined by the Americans

with Disabilities Act and/or the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and to determine whether any

reasonable accommodations can be made. The provision of this information is voluntary, however if

you refuse to provide it, your employer may refuse to provide reasonable accommodation.

1. Please describe the nature of your limitations, what life activity(s) it substantially limits, and how

this life activity(s) is substantially limited.

2. How does it affect your ability to perform your job?

3. Type of accommodation you are requesting:

Making facilities readily accessible Modification of equipment or devices

Job restructuring Qualified reader or interpreter

Part time or modified work schedule Acquisition of equipment or devices

Modification to a rule, policy or practice Other (specify):

Please describe in detail the accommodation you are requesting:

4. How will the requested accommodation be effective in allowing you to perform the essential

functions of your job?

5. Additional Comments:

Signature of Employee Date

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Appendix 1.6

FDLTCC Center for Academic Achievement (CAA)

Make up Test Proctoring Request Prior to submitting your tests, please be sure that your course title and your name are

on each test. This makes returning the tests much easier!

Course instructor: Please complete the information below for any test or group of tests

you wish to be administered in the CAA on a make-up or alternative testing basis. Then

place this form with the test(s) paper clipped to it into a secured envelope and in the

mailbox of Judy Shultz, CAA Coordinator. Tests will be filed in the CAA on the morning

they are received.

Course Title:

Instructor:

Test identification (title):

Test time limit:

Directions for test proctor:

Student may use:

(Please check all items the student may use.)

nothing but writing utensil and attached test

class textbook

class lecture notes

computer

calculator

dictionary and/or thesaurus

own paper to answer questions

scratch paper provided by the CAA-student should attach this paper to

completed test

Other: please list

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Appendix 1.7

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Appendix 1 .8

FOND DU LAC TRIBAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE

INSTRUCTOR SELF-ASSESSMENT

NAME DATE

For it ems 1 -7 list ed below, please list t wo st rengt hs and t wo areas of improvement needed. Bring

t his document wit h you t o your meet ing wit h t he Associat e Dean of Inst ruct ion.

1. Content Expert ise

St rengt hs

Areas t hat need improvement

2. Instruct ion

St rengt hs

Areas t hat need improvement

3. Classroom Management and Organizat ion

St rengt hs

Areas t hat need improvement

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St rengt hs

Areas t hat need improvement

5. Assessment of Student Learning

St rengt hs

Areas t hat need improvement

6. Follows Policies and Procedures

St rengt hs

Areas t hat need improvement

7. Service to College/ Community

St rengt hs

Areas t hat need improvement

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Appendix 1.9

THE ADMINISTRATIVE RATING SHEET

TO ADMINISTRATOR: Rate the instructor using the scale of 1-6. Base ratings on your observations of

the instructor’s behavior or skill.

INSTRUCTOR

CLASS

(Subject) (Time)

Demonstrates Demonstrates Demonstrates Needs to Not Not

Behavior or Skill Behavior or Skill Behavior or Demonstrate Observed Applicable

Consistently Most of the Time Skill Sometimes Behavior or Skill

More Frequently

1 2 3 4 5 6

MOTIVATIONAL

1. Maintains a positive classroom environment (e.g., praises, interacts

spontaneously with students, maintains positive rapport, etc.)

2. Maintains student interest (e.g., involves students in instructional activities

by calling on them, encourages participation, etc.)

3. Responds to student needs in the classroom (e.g., communicates with

students to maintain academic productivity (instructor monitors students progress and

adjusts accordingly), asks questions to stimulate thinking and problem solving).

4. Shows enthusiasm for teaching and learning (e.g., has an enthusiastic approach

to the subject content).

INSTRUCTIONAL

1. Demonstrates appropriate academic planning and lesson design (e.g., develops

plans in advance of scheduled activities, plans activities that reflect goals and

objectives.)

2. Organizes instruction around objectives and uses class time efficiently (e.g.,

explanation of objectives, carries out and follows the planned instructional

routine, objectives correspond to syllabus).

3. Is able to deliver, explanations, and instructional content in a manner that is

understood (e.g., students show understanding by verbal and nonverbal

behavior).

4. Instructor summarizes at the end of the class or unit (instructor ties things

together or points out relationships).

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DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Course syllabus has been updated appropriately (e.g., syllabus has been

reviewed in the last two years).

2. Demonstrates ability to utilize a variety of teaching techniques and strategies

(e.g., uses lecture, discussion, laboratory approaches, etc.)

3. Uses a variety of assessment techniques when evaluating learning or skill

development (e.g., written, verbal, performance-based, etc.)

4. Designs assessment techniques to measure and stimulate student knowledge or

skill related directly to curriculum goals and objectives (e.g. the tests are fair).

5. Provides regular schedule for students in need of assistance (e.g., office hours

are posted, instructor offers assistance).

Instructor’s Signature

(signifies instructor has reviewed

ratings-does not imply agreement)

Instructor’s Reactions (Optional):

Rated by:

Title:

Date of Rating:

Month Day Year

RATER’S WRITTEN COMMENTS

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MOTIVATIONAL

1. Classroom Environment:

2. Student Interest:

3. Student Needs and Interpersonal Relationships:

4. Enthusiasm:

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INSTRUCTIONAL

1. Academic Planning:

2. Instruction toward objectives:

3. Communication Skills:

4. Points out relationships:

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DISCUSSION ITEMS

1. Syllabus Update:

2. Variety of Teaching Techniques and Strategies:

3. Variety of Assessment Techniques:

4. Assessment Related to Objectives:

5. Provides outside assistance:

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ADMINISTRATION SUMMARY OF CLASSROOM OBSERVATION

Summary Report:

Strengths and Weaknesses Observed:

Instructor’s Comments

Agreed Upon Personalized Growth Plans:

Instructor’s Signature

Administrator’s Signature

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Appendix 1.10

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Appendix 2.1

Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College

Employee Reasonable Accommodation Process

It is the policy of MnSCU to encourage the employment and promotion of any qualified individual including qualified individuals with disabilities. The system office and college will not discriminate in providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability in regard to job application procedures, hiring, advancement, discharge, employee compensation, job training or other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College is a covered entity under both the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to self-identify as having physical or mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life functions. An individual's disclosure and provision of appropriate medical and/or psychological documentation prompts exploration of reasonable modifications to rules, policies, or practices, the removal of architectural, communication, or transportation barriers, or the provision of auxiliary aids and services.

Definitions Employer: The employer is the system office or college. Essential Functions: Essential functions are the fundamental job duties of the position in question. The term does not include the marginal functions of the position. Individual with a Disability: An individual with a disability for the purposes of determining reasonable accommodations is any applicant, current employee, including student employees, or employees seeking promotion, who has a physical or mental impairment which substantially or materially limits one or more of such individuals major life activities. Generally a disabling physical or mental condition which is expected to be temporary and from which the individual is expected to recover is not a disability under this procedure. Reasonable Accommodations: A reasonable accommodation is a modification or adjustment to a job or employment practice or the work environment that enables a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job as identified at the time of the reasonable accommodation request and to access equal employment opportunities. Reasonable accommodations may also include those things, which make a facility and its operations readily accessible to and usable by individuals with a disability only if the disability is known and is not an undue hardship. Qualified Person with a Disability: A qualified individual with a disability is an individual who meets the requisite skill, education, experience and other job-related requirements of the job and who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the job.

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The Process

Appendix 1.14

Following the guidelines established by Title I of the ADA, the Accommodations Process is a collaborative and interactive process between the staff member, the supervisor, the Human Resources Office (in consult with the ADA Coordinator), and, when necessary, other appropriate personnel or professionals. When the staff member with an impairment requests an accommodation to assist in the performance of a job, the supervisor should do the following: (1) Provide the staff member with a copy of the Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation. The staff member is then responsible for forwarding the Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation form to the Human Resources Office. (Any copies of the Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation will be maintained in a separate secure file, away from the employee's personnel file.) and; (2) The Human Resources Office will consult with the supervisor (and, if necessary, the ADA Coordinator) to determine the essential functions of the staff member's position. The Human Resources Office may collect medical documentation from an appropriate healthcare provider. This is necessary to determine if the staff member meets the definitional requirements of a disability under ADA and, if so, to identify any functional limitations related to the job. The Human Resources Office (in consult with the supervisor and the ADA Coordinator) explores possible accommodations with appropriate resources, which may include, but not be limited to the Job Accommodation Network (JAN). Possible accommodations are reviewed with the supervisor before a final offer of reasonable accommodations is made to the staff member. If the employee is dissatisfied with the reasonable accommodations offered, he/she may meet with the Vice President of the College to reconsider the decision. If the employee remains dissatisfied with the outcome of the reconsideration, he/she may appeal to the President of the College.

Whom to Contact Questions/comments related to the Employee Request for Reasonable Accommodation should be referred to the Human Resources Office (218) 879-0879. The Human Resources Office will consult with the ADA Coordinator when necessary. The College shall offer equal opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, disability or veteran status, sexual orientation or preference, sex or age.

This information is available in alternative format upon request by calling: (218) 879-0805 V/TTY.

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Appendix 3.1

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Appendix 3.2

Academic Calendar 2014-2015 Sem. ISem. II DD

FOND DU LAC TRIBAL AND COMMUNITY COLLEGE Class Days 75 78

Revised 8/20/14 Exam Days 4 4

Duty Days 3 5

Totals 82 87 2 171

Aug 18 Oct 27 43 Jan 5 Mar 16 May 25 H

Aug 19 Oct 28 44 Jan 6 Mar 17 May 26

Aug 20 DD1 A Oct 29 45 Jan 7 Mar 18 May 27

Aug 21 DD2 F Oct 30 46 Jan 8 DD4 A Mar 19 May 28

Aug 22 Oct 31 47 Jan 9 Mar 20 May 29

Aug 25 1 Nov 3 48 Jan 12 1 Mar 23 43 June 1 1

Aug 26 2 Nov 4 49 Jan 13 2 Mar 24 44 June 2 2

Aug 27 3 Nov 5 50 Jan 14 3 Mar 25 45 June 3 3

Aug 28 4 Nov 6 51 Jan 15 4 Mar 26 46 June 4 4

Aug 29 5 Nov 7 52 Jan 16 5 Mar 27 47 June 5 5

Sept 1 H Nov 10 53 Jan 19 H Mar 30 48 June 8 6

Sept 2 6 Nov 11 H Jan 20 6 Mar 31 49 June 9 7

Sept 3 7 Nov 12 54 Jan 21 7 Apr 1 50 June 10 8

Sept 4 8 Nov 13 55 Jan 22 8 Apr 2 51 June 11 9

Sept 5 9 Nov 14 56 Jan 23 9 Apr 3 52 June 12 10

Sept 8 10 Nov 17 57 Jan 26 10 Apr 6 53 June 15 11

Sept 9 11 Nov 18 58 Jan 27 11 Apr 7 54 June 16 12

Sept 10 12 Nov 19 59 Jan 28 12 Apr 8 55 June 17 13

Sept 11 13 Nov 20 60 Jan 29 13 Apr 9 56 June 18 14

Sept 12 14 Nov 21 61 Jan 30 14 Apr 10 57 June 19 15

Sept 15 15 Nov 24 62 Feb 2 15 Apr 13 58 June 22 16

Sept 16 16 Nov 25 63 Feb 3 16 Apr 14 59 June 23 17

Sept 17 17 Nov 26 64 Feb 4 17 Apr 15 60 June 24 18

Sept 18 18 Nov 27 H Feb 5 18 Apr 16 61 June 25 19

Sept 19 19 Nov 28 H Feb 6 19 Apr 17 62 June 26 20

Sept 22 20 Dec 1 65 Feb 9 20 Apr 20 63 June 29 21

Sept 23 21 Dec 2 66 Feb 10 21 Apr 21 64 June 30 22

Sept 24 22 Dec 3 67 Feb 11 22 Apr 22 65 July 1 23

Sept 25 23 Dec 4 68 Feb 12 23 Apr 23 66 July 2 24

Sept 26 24 Dec 5 69 Feb 13 24 Apr 24 67 July 3 H

Sept 29 25 Dec 8 70 Feb 16 H Apr 27 68 July 6 25

Sept 30 26 Dec 9 71 Feb 17 DD5 A Apr 28 69 July 7 26

Oct 1 27 Dec 10 72 Feb 18 25 Apr 29 70 July 8 27

Oct 2 28 Dec 11 73 Feb 19 26 Apr 30 71 July 9 28

Oct 3 29 Dec 12 74 Feb 20 27 May 1 72 July 10 29

Oct 6 30 Dec 15 75 Feb 23 28 May 4 73 July 13 30

Oct 7 31 Dec 16 T-1 Feb 24 29 May 5 74 July 14 31

Oct 8 32 Dec 17 T-2 Feb 25 30 May 6 75 July 15 32

Oct 9 33 Dec 18 T-3 Feb 26 31 May 7 76 July 16 33

Oct 10 34 Dec 19 T-4 Feb 27 32 May 8 * July 17 34

Oct 13 35 Dec 22 DD3 F Mar 2 33 May 11 77 July 20 35

Oct 14 36 Dec 23 Mar 3 34 May 12 78 July 21 36

Oct 15 37 Dec 24 Mar 4 35 May 13 DD6 A July 22 37

Oct 16 NC Dec 25 H Mar 5 36 May 14 T1 July 23 T1

Oct 17 NC Dec 26 Mar 6 37 May 15 T2 July 24 T2

Oct 20 38 Dec 29 Mar 9 38 May 18 T3 July 27

Oct 21 39 Dec 30 Mar 10 39 May 19 T4 July 28

Oct 22 40 Dec 31 Mar 11 40 May 20 DD7 F July 29

Oct 23 41 Jan 1 H Mar 12 41 May 21 DD8** F July 30

Oct 24 42 Jan 2 Mar 13 42 May 22 July 31

T - Test Day DD - Duty Day H - Holiday * FDL Memorial Day ** Commencement

NC-No classes 16 & 17 A-Administration F-Faculty

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