Information for Staff
Faculty/Credit Instructor Information
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR CREDIT FACULTY TO BE AWARE OF:
Class lists and Grades: All credit faculty use ExpressLane to print out class lists. Computers are available on campus for faculty to use.
Grading: If your class is offered with a specific grading option (i.e. letter grade, P/NP) please notify front desk staff. General policy concerning grades may be found at: 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/cops/gradedef.htm Note: Last day of attendance is MANDATORY for all grades of I or F. Regular attendance records should be maintained by the instructor.
Give a copy of any incomplete contracts to front desk staff.
Faculty will use myLane to enter grades by 5:00 pm of the Tuesday following finals week.
Syllabus: Syllabi are required to be on file for all courses taught. Please be sure to submit your course syllabus by email to front desk staff by the end of the first class. Syllabus should include: Instructor contact information, Office Hour(s), Final exam schedule, Disability Statement (below) and a reminder to students to confirm registrations prior to the Schedule Change deadline. (BEWARE-Lane now accesses a $100.00 per class "late add" fee)
Disabilities Statements: The following statement is to appear on every class syllabus (usually at the end) and may be posted in department offices or classrooms. Font should be 12 point or larger and easy to read.
If you need support or assistance because of a disability, you may be eligible for academic accommodations through Disability Services. For more information, contact Disability Resources at (541) 463-5150 (voice) or (541) 463-3079 (TTY), or stop by Building 1, Room 218. The following statement should be included in your syllabus:
This information is available for students with disabilities: please contact Disability Resources: (541) 463-5150 (voice), (541) 463-3079 (TTY), or email: disabilityresources@lanecc.edu.
Paychecks: LCC pays instructors through Lane Automatic Direct Deposit (LADD). Please see front desk staff for forms if you are not currently enrolled.
Administrative Withdrawals for Non-Attendance: Students who do not attend 50% of class sessions during the first week (or first class when meeting times are once per week) will be administratively withdrawn. At the end of the first week of classes please make a copy of your attendance sheet and give to front desk staff.
Office Hours: Instructors will schedule one office hour each week for each class section taught. The hour will be scheduled at a time convenient for the students. The time of the office hour shall be announced to students, and included in the student calendar/syllabus. Please submit schedules for each quarter, including final exam week, to front desk staff. If office space other than the classroom is needed please let front desk staff know prior to the beginning of the term, or as soon as possible in any event.
Note: No food, drinks (except water) or games are allowed in the classrooms at any time. Please stress this at your first class meeting, and reinforce as needed, as failure to observe this requirement may result in loss of classroom access. The Student Lounge is available for students use. 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/cops/food.htm
Overhead Projectors/LCD projectors/VCR's/televisions/PC on cart: Please let front desk staff ((541) 463-4202) know one week in advance of any such requirements. If you need immediate assistance, contact the front desk, or Audio Visual Services (541) 463-4444. For non-emergencies, such as replacing spare bulbs, please give detailed information to me. TV/VCR/DVD remote controls are available from front desk personnel. Please return remote controls when finished with class.
Note: All classrooms have basic cable TV.
Reminder: Please be advised that personal computers (staff and student) cannot be connected to the LCC network. WiFi (wireless) access points are available throughout the building. Any current student and staff may access the Internet using their L number and myLane PIN.
Please see front desk staff if you would like your class to use one of our computer labs. All of your students have unlimited use of all LCC computer labs. Front desk personnel also have keys to the computer/VCR/DVD cabinets for rooms 126 and 137.
Moodle: LCC has selected Moodle to assist faculty whether you teach traditional, hybrid, or fully-online courses. Moodle offers numerous options for setting up a class, including discussions, transferring files, testing, announcements, grading, posting syllabi and assignments online, creating links to other web sites, and even setting up web pages and wikis! Training is offered at the main campus.
Library Services: We would like to continue to encourage the use of "Library Connections" with the main campus Library. David Doctor, Faculty Librarian is available to assist faculty and students in a variety of ways. We encourage our faculty to incorporate these services in their learning plans. Please schedule early for classroom visits so as to include visits from "Dr. Dave" in your course syllabus. DoctorD@lanecc.edu
Printing: As always please submit printing requests for reproduction by Printing and Graphics to front desk staff. Allow sufficient time for turnaround. Deadlines are listed in the workroom. Please be workload considerate and have copy needs taken care of prior to class meetings. A copy machine is located outside room 110 for student use. Copies are ten cents each.
Faculty Mailboxes/supplies/copy machine: Faculty mailboxes are located in the workroom, room 133. Miscellaneous office supplies and the copy machine are also located in the workroom. See front desk personnel for the copy machine pass code.
Copyright Laws: Strict limitations apply to copyrighted material. In some cases a notebook may be created by the instructor and left at the front desk for students to copy on their own. If in doubt please see front desk staff. 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/cops/copyr.htm
Release of Student Records: Please be aware of privacy issues and policy concerning release of student data: 2011sitearchive.lanecc.edu/cops/release.htm If you have any questions concerning this, please see front desk staff.
Emergency Procedures: The Lane Community College Employee Emergency Manual for all emergencies is available in the staff workroom.
Under age 18 Students: Students under the age of 18 are now permitted to take classes at Lane Community College with parental permission. Instructor class list (in myLane) will reflect any students under the age of 18. Due to class content/environment, it is the instructor's prerogative to not allow these students in their class. Please inform front desk staff at (541) 463-4202 should this situation arise.
Thank you for your cooperation and assistance in maintaining a clean, safe, and well-functioning facility. If you have guideline questions or suggestions, or if you need further information or assistance, contact front desk staff at (541) 463-4202.
