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FACULTYHANDBOOK

WestLosAngelesCollegeFall2016–Spring2017

New Faculty Website http://www.wlac.edu/Professional-Learning/New-Faculty.aspx

Office of Teaching & Learning

Academic Affairs

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NewFacultyResourceListThe following are important pieces of information to know at West. Check with your Division Chair, AFT Chapter Chair, Senate President, or Administrative Dean to fill in the blanks.

Instructor Absence Line (310) 287-4570

Employee Number

Division Chair

Division meeting schedule

Website to access email from off-campus https://netmail.wlac.edu IT Help Ticket & Plant Facilitates Help Ticket (need to be on-campus to access; after logging in, select Work Request) https://portal.laccd.edu:50001/irj/portal

Reprographics Copy Code

Audio/Visual Contact Leo Calderon x4414

Reprographics Albert Williams x4331

Academic Senate President Dr. Adrienne Foster x4589

AFT Chapter Chair Olga Shewfelt x 4223

Adjunct Division Representative

Grievance Representative

Sherriff’s Office (310) 287-4314

If you have any questions, ask your Division Chair.

SavetheDate!Plan attend these important events:

• Fall Professional Learning Day - First Thursday before the fall semester begins • Spring Summit – First Friday before the spring semester begins • Graduation – Check the Spring schedule for the date

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TableofContentsNewFacultyResourceList...............................................................................................................2SavetheDate!........................................................................................................................................................................2TableofContents............................................................................................................................3CollegeVision,Mission,andValues.................................................................................................6OURVISION............................................................................................................................................................................6OURMISSION.........................................................................................................................................................................6OURVALUES..........................................................................................................................................................................6Excellence................................................................................................................................................................................6Ethics.........................................................................................................................................................................................6Empowerment.......................................................................................................................................................................6Engagement............................................................................................................................................................................6

InstitutionalStudentLearningOutcomes........................................................................................7ParticipatoryGovernanceStructure................................................................................................8Absences.........................................................................................................................................9AbsenceCertification/Request......................................................................................................................................9Accreditation...................................................................................................................................9AccreditationWebsite.......................................................................................................................................................9AcademicSenate.............................................................................................................................9AcademicSenateWebsite.............................................................................................................................................10AFTFacultyGuild...........................................................................................................................10Representatives.................................................................................................................................................................10ActiveEnrollmentRoster...............................................................................................................10AttendanceAccounting&GradeCollection...................................................................................12Policy......................................................................................................................................................................................12RequiredDocuments.......................................................................................................................................................13Deadlines..............................................................................................................................................................................13RequiredDocument(bytypeofclass)....................................................................................................................13Definitions............................................................................................................................................................................13Calendars:Academic&Payroll......................................................................................................16Conferences..................................................................................................................................16ConferenceRequestFlowChart.................................................................................................................................16ConferenceRequestForm.............................................................................................................................................16ConferenceAttendanceReportForm......................................................................................................................16TravelExpenseClaimForm.........................................................................................................................................16DigitalDesignStudio(DDS)............................................................................................................17DDSWebsite........................................................................................................................................................................17


WestLADigitalBlog........................................................................................................................................................17DistanceLearningOffice................................................................................................................17DistanceLearningWebsite...........................................................................................................................................17DistanceLearningInstructorResources................................................................................................................17OnlineInstructorsHandbook......................................................................................................................................17FieldTripForms.............................................................................................................................18KeyRequest..................................................................................................................................18KeyRequestForm............................................................................................................................................................18OfficeHours..................................................................................................................................18ProfessionalDevelopment............................................................................................................18FacultyProfessionalDevelopmentAcademy:WestConnect........................................................................18FocusedInquiryGroups(FIGs)..................................................................................................................................19FIGswebsite.........................................................................................................................................................................19

Flex..........................................................................................................................................................................................19FlexReportingForm........................................................................................................................................................19

TechFair...............................................................................................................................................................................19TechFairWebsite.............................................................................................................................................................20

ProgramReview............................................................................................................................20ProgramReviewWebsite..............................................................................................................................................20RiskManagement.........................................................................................................................20EmployeeGuide.................................................................................................................................................................20Workers’CompensationForms..................................................................................................................................20StudentLearningOutcomes(SLO).................................................................................................20SLOWebsite........................................................................................................................................................................21StudentDiscipline.........................................................................................................................21StudentBehaviorandCollegeDisciplineInstructorGuidelines..................................................................21StudentConductinformationfromCollegeCatalogue.....................................................................................21StudentDisciplineHandbook......................................................................................................................................21Syllabus.........................................................................................................................................21Tenure&EvaluationofContract(Probationary)Faculty................................................................23AFTCBA,Article42..........................................................................................................................................................23TuitionReimbursement.................................................................................................................23ApplicationforTuitionReimbursementforProfessionalDevelopment..................................................24LACCDHRGuidetoTuitionReimbursement.......................................................................................................24WorkLoadSheet...........................................................................................................................24WorkLoadSheetForm...................................................................................................................................................24Fall2016Calendar.........................................................................................................................24Fall2016:TraditionalSemester.................................................................................................................................24Fall 2016: 8 Week...........................................................................................................................................................25Spring2017Calendar.....................................................................................................................25Fall2016FinalExamSchedule.......................................................................................................26


Spring2016FinalExamSchedule...................................................................................................27CampusMap.................................................................................................................................28

CollegeVision,Mission,andValues

OURVISIONWEST: A gateway to success for every student

OURMISSIONWest Los Angeles College provides a transformative educational experience. West fosters a diverse learning community dedicated to student success. Through quality instruction and supportive services, the College develops leaders who encourage excellence in others. A West education enriches students with the knowledge and skills needed to earn certificates and degrees, to transfer, to build careers, and to pursue life-long learning.

OURVALUES

ExcellenceWest envisions each student and employee striving for excellence in and out of classes, laboratories, libraries, studios, playing fields and offices.

EthicsWe hold ourselves and others to the highest standards in personal as well as intellectual responsibilities. This informs relationships among students, staff, faculty and administration.

EmpowermentAt West, everyone--students, staff, faculty, administration--is empowered by high expectations, respect and acknowledgement in all pursuits, from single lessons to completed degrees, from daily encounters to formal policy deliberations.

EngagementTo be fully engaged-academically, locally and globally – is to embrace learning with passion, commitment and energy.

InstitutionalStudentLearningOutcomes–InstitutionalStudentLearningOutcomes


InstitutionalStudentLearningOutcomes

A. Critical Thinking: Analyze problems by differentiating fact from opinions, using evidence, and using sound reasoning to specify multiple solutions and their consequences.

B. Communication: Effectively communicate thought in a clear, well-organized

manner to persuade, inform, and convey ideas in academic, work, family and community settings.

C. Quantitative Reasoning: Identify, analyze, and solve problems that are

quantitative in nature.

D. Self-awareness/Interpersonal Skills: Apply self-assessment and reflection strategies to interpersonal, work, community, career, and educational pathways.

E. Civic Responsibility: Apply the principles of civility to situations in the contexts of

work, family, community and the global world.

F. Technical Competence: Utilize the appropriate technology effectively for informational, academic, personal, and professional needs. Use competent technique in a musical performance.

G. Cultural Diversity: Respectfully engage with other cultures in an effort to

understand them.

H. Ethics: Practice and demonstrate standards of personal and professional integrity, honesty and fairness; apply ethical principles in submission of all college work.

I. Aesthetics: Use multiple modes of inquiry and approaches to experience and to

engage with the arts and nature; develop and express personal creative visions throughout all aspects of one's life.


ParticipatoryGovernanceStructure

Absences–AcademicSenate


AbsencesAll faculty are required to report their absence to both Academic Affairs and their Division Chair. The Office of Academic Affairs must be informed, as early as possible, if you are unable to meet your class. The staff in Academic Affairs will require the following information:

• Name and Employee Number • Date(s) you will be absent • Class/Subject Name and Section Number of each class you will miss • Room Number and Time each class meets • Reason for the absence

Call the Instructor Absence Line at (310) 287-4570 and submit the Absence Certification Form.

AbsenceCertification/RequestComplete this form and submit it to your Division Chair. https://www.laccd.edu/FacultyStaff/forms/Documents/TA-1-Absence-Certification-Request.pdf

AccreditationWest Los Angeles College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges (ACCJC), a regional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. West had a successful comprehensive visit in Spring 2016. The College will submit an 18- month report due in October 2017.

AccreditationWebsitehttp://www.wlac.edu/WLAC-accreditation/information.aspx

AcademicSenatePRESIDENT: Dr. Adrienne Foster | (310) 287-4589 | [email protected] TREASURER: Tamara Jones | (310) 287-4247 | [email protected] VICE PRESIDENT: Holly Bailey-Hofmann | (310) 287-4547 | [email protected] SECRETARY: Clare Norris | (310) 287-4590 | [email protected]

AFTFacultyGuild–ActiveEnrollmentRoster


AcademicSenateWebsitehttp://www.wlac.edu/committees/academic-senate/Index.aspx

AFTFacultyGuild

Representatives• Olga Shewfelt, President | [email protected] | 310-287-4223 • Tim Russell, Grievance Rep. | [email protected] | 310- 287-4301 • Matthew Robertson, Chair, Work Environment Committee (WEC) | [email protected] |

310-287-4226 • Ken Taira, E-Board member | [email protected] | 213-434-3134 • Grace Chee, E-Board member | [email protected] | 310-770-7391 • Alice Taylor, Elections Committee | [email protected] | 310-287-4201 • Bonnie Blustein, Good & Welfare | [email protected] | 310-287-4217 • Kevin Considine, Co-Chair, Facilities Committee | [email protected] | 310-287-4572 • Vidya Swaminathan, Budget | [email protected] | 310-287-4214 • Faz Elahi, WEC Rep. | [email protected] • Clyde Titus, Distance Ed. Committee [email protected] | 310-500-0822

AFT Faculty Guild Website http://www.wlac.edu/aft/aftmain.htm AFT Collective Bargaining Agreement http://www.aft1521.org/Faculty%20Contract%20DRAFT%202014-2017.pdf

ActiveEnrollmentRosterE-13 was revised in order to help resolve Financial Aid audit exceptions that occur when students stop attending classes after census, but do not formally withdraw. Absent documentation, in such instances the college bears the financial burden rather than the students themselves. The Active Enrollment Roster (AER) was created to help solve this problem. It serves as documentation that the student has stopped attending class, effectively transferring financial responsibility to the student rather than the college. The Active Enrollment Roster will automatically become available, online, during the required timeframe for submission. The timeframe is automatically calculated by DEC and is approximately 2/3 of the way through the class timeframe. During the availability period, faculty will see a message on the main page of the faculty system.

ActiveEnrollmentRoster–ActiveEnrollmentRoster


The roster will appear only during the applicable timeframe and only if the mandatory exclusion roster has been completed. It will show current active students that have not dropped or been excluded by the instructor. Dropped or excluded students will have the exclusion button disabled.

AttendanceAccounting&GradeCollection–AttendanceAccounting&GradeCollection


Instructors should either select individual students to exclude or use the “No Students to Exclude” button when there are no applicable students. Once the selection is made, the next page will allow the instructor to review what they are submitting and will give an opportunity to make corrections by clicking “Revise Exclusions”.

Once the instructor completes the review, they can click the “Process these Exclusions” to submit. No changes can be made after submittal. The exclusion date will be the date the roster was submitted.

AttendanceAccounting&GradeCollectionAdministrative Regulation E-13

PolicyAttendance accounting is the basis for state apportionment and is a legal procedure for which both the District and individual colleges are accountable and subject to audit. The District is required by both federal and state agencies to maintain accurate auditable records of student enrollment and attendance. Faculty members at individual colleges provide the principal basis for ensuring that the District fulfills its attendance reporting responsibilities. Attendance reporting is critical in that it relates directly to the funding the District receives for its instructional programs and general operations. This administrative regulation defines faculty



responsibilities in this area. Faculty members are responsible for the timely submission of mandated records. Many, but not all, of these documents are submitted online.

RequiredDocumentsThe types of records required vary according to the individual attendance accounting method for each class. At a minimum, faculty must record attendance for the required period and must exclude non-participating students as described below. Effective the Spring 2013 semester, the following deadlines and documents apply.

DeadlinesMandatory exclusion rosters are due eight (8) business days after census. Active Enrollment Rosters are due the day before the last day to drop with a “W.” Grades and positive attendance hours are due five business days after the last day of class. Attendance records for positive attendance are due to the Admissions Office five (5) business days after the last day of class.

RequiredDocument(bytypeofclass)1. Census Classes (DSCH, WSCH, Independent Study, Work Experience) – instructors must

record attendance through census, and submit Mandatory Exclusion Roster(s) at census, even if no students are to be excluded. Instructors must also submit the Active Enrollment Roster before the last day to drop with a “W”, and final grades within five business days after the end of the final class period.

2. Positive Attendance Classes – instructors are required to record the actual hours each student attends the class and turn in that record. Final hours and grades are to be submitted at the end of the class.

3. TBA forms - instructors of WSCH classes with TBA time must submit a record of the time scheduled for each student and documentation that the student attended prior to census. Both forms are due eight (8) business days after census. Certain WSCH with TBA classes may require recording of attendance for the entire length of the class in place of individual student schedules. Attendance records for such classes are due five (5) business days after the end of class.

Definitions Add-Permit – instructors may allow students to add using this form. It includes a certification of whether a student attended prior to census. Instructors may not add students whose first day of attendance is on or after census day.



Accounting Method - is the means by which FTES is calculated for a given section. WSCH, DSCH, independent study, and work experience are based on census enrollment. Positive Attendance is based on actual hours of attendance. Active Enrollment Roster – applies to census classes only. Students listed on the roster are active in the class. Instructors must review the roster for accuracy and use it to remove students who stopped participating in the class. The Active Enrollment Roster must be submitted for all census classes the day before the last day to drop with a “W.” Attendance Record – this refers to any of a number of methods by which a faculty member substantiates a student’s attendance in a class. Census attendance records must be recorded until census, then retained by the instructor. Positive Attendance is recorded for the entire term and due at the end of the class. WSCH classes with TBA have additional requirements. Census Date – attendance calculation is based on enrollments on this day. Monday of the third week is the census date for a 16-week primary term. Census for short-term courses, or those that fall outside the primary term, will vary. Census Enrollment – student enrollment that is active on census day and counted for apportionment. Students who begin attendance on or after the census date are not counted for apportionment. Drop (Student) – students drop themselves from a class. An instructor excludes a student. DSCH - Daily Student Contact Hour classes are regularly scheduled (i.e., on the same day/time throughout the semester) but have a different start and end than the primary term. Each DSCH class has a unique census date. Faculty must keep student attendance records through the census date. Exclusion – the removal of a student from active status by the instructor. Exclusion is mandatory for students who are ‘no-shows’ or inactive as of census date. This includes, but is not limited to, excessive unexcused absences. These students cannot be claimed for apportionment. In general, students are responsible for dropping themselves after census. However, instructors may make additional exclusions using the supplemental exclusion roster through the course mid-point. The decision to excuse absences, regardless of the extenuating circumstances, is at the discretion of the instructor. FTES - Full Time Equivalent Student is the student enrollment measure for state apportionment funding. Independent Study – is an accounting method used for certain classes with irregular schedules but whose enrollment is based on a census day. Instructor verification of student participation prior to census is required.



In Lieu of Grade Cards – are used to assign a grade to a student whose name does not appear on the grade roster due to an enrollment error. This form requires certification of attendance prior to census for WSCH and DSCH classes, an explanation of the enrollment error, and the grade earned. Evidence of work performed and proof of student attendance shall be attached to the In Lieu card. Last Day to Add – the day before census is the last date on which a student can be added to a class and be counted for apportionment. This is also the last effective date to drop or exclude students who are not to be counted for apportionment. Last Day to Drop with “W” – the last day on which a student can drop or be excluded from a class and still have a “W” appear on his/her transcript. After this date, no drops or exclusions will be processed and grades are required for any student still enrolled in the class. Mandatory Exclusion – applies to census classes only. Students who never attended (“no show”), or are no longer participating as of census, must be excluded prior to the census date. A mandatory exclusion roster must be submitted for all census classes within eight days after census, whether or not any students are actually being excluded. No Penalty Drop Date – the last day a student can drop the class without it showing on his/her transcript or fees being incurred. No Show – an enrolled student who has not attended any class meetings at any time. Positive Attendance Class – these classes do not have a census date. Apportionment is based upon the total number of hours each student attends. Faculty members must keep a record of the hours students attend throughout the entire class. To Be Arranged (TBA) – these sessions have individually arranged meeting times. Documentation is required for WSCH courses with TBA time to substantiate that students have TBA time regularly scheduled and have attended the TBA session prior to census. WSCH – Weekly Student Contact Hour classes are full term Fall or Spring classes. Their apportionment is calculated by the number of students enrolled on the official college census date. Faculty must record daily attendance for WSCH classes through the census date. WSCH classes with TBA have additional requirements. Original Issue Date: August 15, 1979 Date of Changes: May 21, 2009; January 19, 2012; July 18, 2013; April 30, 2015 Initiated by: Educational Support Services References: Title 5, CCR, sections 58003.1, 58004

Calendars:Academic&Payroll–Conferences


Calendars:Academic&Payrollhttp://www.laccd.edu/FacultyStaff/bulletinsCal/Pages/default.aspx

ConferencesRevised Policy for West Faculty for Conference Attendance and Tuition Reimbursement (Approved May 2013) Conference Attendance Each faulty member on active assignment at WLAC is eligible to receive $150.00 each for conference attendance. If a full-time faculty member wishes additional conference funds, additional funds from four other faculty members, if approved by each contributing member, could be used for conference reimbursement up to a total of $750.00 for the fiscal year. This amount would be the maximum reimbursable amount for each faculty member per academic year. Adjunct faculty with an assignment, within the current fiscal year/semester, would receive $150.00 initially for conference reimbursement. After that, amounts available to adjuncts from four other supporting faculty with an assignment in the current fiscal year/semester. Payment for conference reimbursement would be processed and paid upon completion of the Conference Summary Form and Expenditure Form. District/college policies and procedures for approval for conference attendance must be followed.

ConferenceRequestFlowCharthttp://www.wlac.edu/WLAC/media/documents/Professional-Learning/FlowChart_ConferenceRequest.pdf

ConferenceRequestFormhttp://www.wlac.edu/WLAC/media/documents/Professional-Learning/BlankConferenceReqForm.doc

ConferenceAttendanceReportFormhttp://www.wlac.edu/WLAC/media/documents/Professional-Learning/BlankAttendanceReport.doc

TravelExpenseClaimFormhttp://www.wlac.edu/WLAC/media/documents/Professional-Learning/BlankTravelExpenseClaim.xls

DigitalDesignStudio(DDS)–DistanceLearningOffice


DigitalDesignStudio(DDS)Scott Kecken| (310)-287-4567 |[email protected] | HLRC 114 The Digital Design Studio is a faculty resource center created to facilitate the development, production and distribution of educational media content. We provide faculty with the technical and creative support necessary to expand new media and technology usage in the traditional classroom and digital environment. The Digital Design Studio serves as a centralized knowledge base to facilitate campus collaboration, to provide access to digital tools and to innovate practices for teaching and learning with technology. Our consultations include:

• appropriate hardware and software solutions for the classroom • multi-media and web based assignments and evaluations • podcasting production and distribution to YouTube and iTunes • Lecture and screen capture • And more, just ask!

Our resources: • Soundproof Windows and Mac workstations with • Articulate, Abode Master Collection, Camtasia, Final Cut X, Garage Band,

iMovie, Logic, Keynote, Microsoft Office, QuickTime • Video and audio production equipment for small and medium projects • Digital devices such as iPads, iPods and Flip cameras

DDSWebsitehttp://www.wlac.edu/Digital-Design-Studio/index.aspx

WestLADigitalBlogAll Things Digital from West Los Angeles College and Beyond http://www.wlac.edu/westladigital/index.aspx.

DistanceLearningOffice(310) 287-4305 | HLRC-4A

DistanceLearningWebsitehttp://www.wlac.edu/online/index.asp

DistanceLearningInstructorResourceshttp://www.wlac.edu/online/instructors.asp

OnlineInstructorsHandbookhttp://www.wlac.edu/online/documents/instructors_handbook.doc

FieldTripForms–ProfessionalDevelopment


FieldTripFormsLACCD Field Trip Form https://www.laccd.edu/About/Documents/AdministrativeRegulations/E-20.pdf Student Field Trip Form, please include:

1. Be sure to print the form back to back, it is 2 sided 2. Students must fill out the form in ink, both sides 3. Faculty must turn the form in three weeks in advance of the trip 4. Faculty must wait for approval and an insurance rider before going on any trip 5. Instructors must have a copy of all student forms with them on any trip

KeyRequest

KeyRequestFormhttp://www.wlac.edu/facilities/keyrequestform.pdf

OfficeHoursAll monthly rate classroom faculty shall maintain a posted schedule of office hours per week at a reasonable time for student consultation. A copy of the office hours shall be given to the vice president of Academic Affairs. 5 office hours/week x 1.11 = 5.6 = 5 hours 35 minutes per week

ProfessionalDevelopmentProfessional Learning Events http://www.wlac.edu/Professional-Learning/Professional-Learning-Events/index.aspx

FacultyProfessionalDevelopmentAcademy:WestConnectEach year, West welcomes a group of outstanding new faculty to our academic community. West Connect includes events for new and tenure-track faculty to provide information and resources; opportunities to expand perspectives by interacting and exchanging ideas with peers; and workshops relating to practical topics, instructional strategies, and implications for teaching. View the schedules at http://www.wlac.edu/Professional-Learning/index.aspx

ProfessionalDevelopment–ProfessionalDevelopment


FocusedInquiryGroups(FIGs)Faculty inquiry is a form of professional development by which instructors identify and investigate questions about students’ learning. The inquiry process is ongoing, informed by evidence of student learning, and undertaken in a collaborative setting. Findings from the process come back to the classroom in the form of new curricula, new assessments, and new pedagogies, which in turn become subjects for further inquiry. A FIG is a faculty interest group of 5 or more people with a mutual interest in a particular aspect of teaching and learning. Intended to foster scholarly teaching and scholarship about teaching, FIGs are open to all instructors, full or adjunct, and to staff with a particular interest in the topic. West has four active FIGs:

• Cultural Competency • Flipped Classroom

• One College, One Book • Reading Apprenticeship

FIGswebsitehttp://www.wlac.edu/Professional-Learning/Professional-Learning-Events/FIGs.aspx

FlexIn the California Community Colleges system, the term Flex is used to denote faculty Professional Development activities. Flex activities (CCR, title 5, division 6, chapter 6, subchapter 8, article 2, section 55724, item a-4) can be, but are not limited to, training programs, group retreats, field experiences, and workshops in activities such as course and program development and revision, staff development activities, development of new instructional materials, and other instruction-related activities. Obligation: Full time: 33.5 Flex hours, Part time: yearly units/2, Full time + overload: 33.5+yearly overload/2 Exception: You need no Flex hours for teaching on Saturdays, but please report that you teach on Saturdays Please submit your Flex Reporting form to Henri Feiner, Flex Chair, Mail box 219B

FlexReportingFormhttp://www.wlac.edu/academicsenate/documents/FlexFom.doc

TechFairWest’s Tech Fairs include workshops on using technology in the classroom and encourage faculty-to-faculty exchanges in using technology in courses and student services. Tech Fair workshops are currently offered during Fall and Spring semesters. All workshops are open to faculty and staff who are able to attend. Faculty can file for Flex Credit for attending workshops.

ProgramReview–StudentLearningOutcomes(SLO)


TechFairWebsitehttp://www.wlac.edu/tech-fair/index.aspx

ProgramReviewProgram review is an evidence‐based self‐evaluation and planning process whose main purpose is improving all programs for the benefit of students and the institution. Program review is conducted college‐wide under the auspices of shared governance, and with the direct responsibility of the Planning and Institutional Effectiveness (PIE) Committee. Program review leads into the annual budget process based on the resource requests that are identified as important to achieving the unit goals. The resource requests are prioritized first by area of the college, Academic Affairs, Student Services and Administrative Services, and then college‐wide. The prioritization process provides another area where cross‐college dialogue can occur, guided by a rubric to provide consistency, openness, and transparency to the process.

ProgramReviewWebsitehttp://www.wlac.edu/Research-Planning/Planning/Program-Review.aspx

RiskManagement

EmployeeGuidehttp://www.laccd.edu/Departments/BusinessServices/Risk-Management/WorkersCompensation/Pages/Employees-Guide-FAQs.aspx

Workers’CompensationFormshttp://www.laccd.edu/Departments/BusinessServices/Risk-Management/WorkersCompensation/Pages/Forms.aspx

StudentLearningOutcomes(SLO)Student learning outcomes (SLOs) are the overarching, specific observable or measurable results students are expected to achieve as a result of an activity. These outcomes may involve knowledge (cognitive), skills (behavioral), or attitudes (affective) that provide evidence that learning has occurred as a result of a specified course, program activity, or process. At West, there are three levels of SLOs. They are Institutional SLOs, Program SLOs, and Course SLOs. In addition, Service Learning Outcomes have been established in Student Services, and Service Area Outcomes (SAOs) are defined in Administrative Services. To improve teaching and student learning, all faculty are required to participate in the SLO assessment cycle.

StudentDiscipline–Syllabus


SLOWebsitehttp://www.wlac.edu/committees/slos/index.aspx

StudentDisciplineThe purpose of the Los Angeles Community College District (LACCD) Student Conduct is to communicate the expectations that LACCD has of students, to educate guide students to understand their responsibility for appropriate behavior and respect for others in the LACCD community. Specifically, West Los Angeles College (WLAC) is dedicated to the advancement of learning, student retention success the development of responsible personal and social conduct.

StudentBehaviorandCollegeDisciplineInstructorGuidelineshttp://www.wlac.edu/flexday/flex2008-2009/Student%20Behavior%20and%20College%20Discipline.pdf

StudentConductinformationfromCollegeCataloguehttp://www.wlac.edu/academics/pdf/WLAC_Catalog_Policies.pdf

StudentDisciplineHandbookhttp://www.wlac.edu/services/documents/StudentDisciplineHanbookforFaculty.pdf

SyllabusIn preparation for the each semester, it is important that you send your syllabus to your Division Chairperson and the Office of Academic Affairs at the email address listed below or make it public using Etudes by the first week of classes.

Syllabus–Syllabus


To help facilitate this process, each semester please email your syllabus (for each course section you teach) as a Word or PDF document by the first week of instruction to the Office of Academic Affairs at [email protected]. If you are using Etudes and have made your syllabus public, just send an email to confirm that you have done so. This 3-minute video tutorial http://www.youtube.com/embed/0jE3OfDEMUQ?rel=0 demonstrates how easy it is to make your Etudes syllabus public. In Spring 2013, the Academic Senate approved the motion, “To reaffirm West Los Angeles College’s commitment to enhancing student success, the Educational Policies and Standards Committee supports the following: prior to the start of classes, collect and post online all syllabi for course sections being offered and distribute syllabi to students at the first class meetings.” Board Rule Ch. VI, Article VII, 6703.10 indicates, “During the first week of classes, the Instructor of Record shall provide students, the Department Chairperson, and the Office of Academic Affairs, either hard copy or electronically, a syllabus that clearly states the work product which will be the basis for determining each student's grade as well as the grading criteria. The syllabus shall include the approved course student learning outcomes, an accommodation statement for students informing them of services available through the DSPS office, instructor contact information, and a reference to the student code of conduct as it relates to academic dishonesty (Board Rule 9803.28; Adopted 11-21-94, Revised 07-28-10, Amended 08-05-15). http://www.laccd.edu/Board/Documents/BoardRules/Ch.%20VI%20-%20Article%20VII.docx The Agreement between the Los Angeles Community College District and the Los Angeles College Faculty Guild (Local 1521, CFT/AFT, AFL-CIO), Appendix C, Evaluation states, “(For all Faculty) Develops and disseminates course syllabi consistent with appropriate Board Rules.” (http://www.laccd.edu/Departments/HumanResources/Documents/AFT1521%202014-17_WebContract-w%20updated%20signature%20page%20-%20Final%20-restricted.pdf), page 189).

Student Success There are many reasons why it is beneficial for students to review the syllabus before classes begin:

• Many students will not purchase textbooks until they read the syllabus. • Students who wait until the first class meeting may not find the textbook at the

bookstore, which can cause delays in having the required materials for the class. • Potential students will be better informed regarding the class expectations. • The RP Group’s report Student Success (Re)defined, documented that the largest

percentage of student respondents (40%) cited being focused as the most important factor for student success. Your syllabus indicates clear goals and expectations for your students.

Tenure&EvaluationofContract(Probationary)Faculty–TuitionReimbursement


Tenure&EvaluationofContract(Probationary)FacultyThe purpose of a probationary period is to give contract faculty members who are candidates for tenure the opportunity to demonstrate that they meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the college and are performing at a level that warrants the granting of tenure. As a consequence, tenure review is, in a sense, the conclusion of the selection process: continued review and rigorous evaluation leading to a recommendation to the Board of Trustees on whether to employ an individual as a permanent, tenured member of the faculty. All Contract (Probationary) Faculty shall be informed by the department chair of the faculty mentor option (see H.1) and shall participate in a new faculty orientation. See Appendix C for the Suggested Time Table and Work Sheet. Tenure Review workshops are offered during the Faculty Professional Development Academy: West Connect. Check the schedule at http://www.wlac.edu/Professional-Learning/New-Faculty.aspx

AFTCBA,Article42http://www.aft1521.org/Faculty%20Contract%20DRAFT%202014-2017.pdf

TuitionReimbursementRevised Policy for West Faculty for Conference Attendance and Tuition Reimbursement (Approved May 2013) Each full-time faculty member, within the fiscal year ( beginning 2013-2014) may apply for tuition reimbursement for one-half the cost of the faculty members tuition up to a maximum of $3000.00 (contract revision 2011-14) Supporting documentation is required, including an approved application, payment receipts and official transcripts. Adjunct Faculty, on the seniority list, with an assignment in the current fiscal year/semester, may also apply for tuition reimbursement. Reimbursement is limited to one-half the cost of tuition up to a maximum of $3000.00 (contract revision 2011-14). The process for payment is different from that of conference reimbursement. Applications are accepted from all faculty members from July 1st of that year up to May 1st of the following academic year. May 1st would be the designated deadline to submit the appropriate paperwork for tuition reimbursement, even if classes were taken after that date but concluded by June 30th. A final appraisal of all awards would be determined by the Professional Development Committee for approval and then forwarded to the Academic Senate Executive Committee.

WorkLoadSheet–Fall2016Calendar


ApplicationforTuitionReimbursementforProfessionalDevelopmenthttps://www.laccd.edu/FacultyStaff/forms/Documents/Form-HR-R-501A-Tuition-Reimbursement-Application-004.pdf

LACCDHRGuidetoTuitionReimbursementhttp://www.wlac.edu/WLAC/media/documents/Professional-Learning/HRGuideTuitionReimbursement.pdf

WorkLoadSheet

WorkLoadSheetFormhttp://www.wlac.edu/WLAC/media/documents/sandbox-stuff/Workblocks_blank.docx

Fall2016Calendar

Fall2016:TraditionalSemester

Session Period

Aug 29 - Dec 18 Weekday classes begin week of Aug 29 Saturday classes begin Sept 3

Applications Accepted Beginning Now Registration Begins GROUP 1 - Priority Registration: EOP&S, DSPS, Veterans, Foster Care Youth, CalWorks

May 2, 2016

GROUP 2: Continuing Students - FULLY MATRICULATED* May 5, 2016

GROUP 3: Students who have not fully matriculated* May 23, 2016 GROUP 4: High School - Special K-12 admits June 6, 2015 Residency Determination Date Aug 28, 2016

* In order to maintain your registration appointment time, you must be in good standing, have fewer than 100 degree applicable units, and if required, be fully matriculated by April 15, 2016.

MATRICULATION is defined as completion of Orientation, Assessment, and Counseling (S.E.P.)

Special Registration Hours: Aug 22 - Sept 9

Mon - Thur: 8:30am - 7:00pm Fri: 8:30am - 2:00pm Sat, Aug 27: 8:30am - 1:00pm

M-F CLASSES Begin Aug 29, 2016 Sat CLASSES Begin Sept 3, 2016 FINALS (see finals schedule) Dec 12-18, 2016

LAST DAY TO Appeal Priority Registration March 30, 2016 Prerequisite Clearance/Challenge Petitions Aug 19, 2016 Recency/Third Attempt Petitions Aug 19, 2016

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Add/Audit Traditional Classes Online: Aug 28, 2016 In-person: Sept 9, 2016

Drop a Class with a refund/no fee owed Sept 9, 2016 Drop a Class without a "W" Sept 9, 2016 Drop a Class with a "W" Nov 18, 2016 File Pass / No Pass Sept 9, 2016 GRADUATION PETITION ACCEPTED April 25- Nov 10

CAMPUS CLOSED Labor Day: Mon, Sept 5 Veterans Day: Fri, Nov 11 Thanksgiving: Nov 24-27

NOTE: Short-term courses and other accelerated program classes have different deadlines. Please check with your instructor.

Fall 2016: 8 Week Session #1 Session #2

Session Period Aug 29 - Oct 23 Oct 24 - Dec 18 Apply In-Person Now Now

LAST DAY TO Appeal Priority Registration March 30 March 30 Prerequisite Clearance/Challenge Aug 19 Aug 19 Recency / Third Attempt Petitions Aug 19 Aug 19

Add / Audit Classes Online: Aug 28 In-person: Sept 6

Online: Oct 23 In-person: Oct 31

Drop classes with a refund/no fee owed Sept 6 Oct 31

Drop classes w/o a W Sept 6 Oct 31 Drop classes w/a W Oct 7 Dec 2 File Pass / No Pass Sept 6 Oct 31

Spring2017CalendarCheck http://www.wlac.edu/Academic/Academic-Calendar.aspx for the Academic Calendar.


Fall2016FinalExamScheduleMonday, December 12 – Sunday, December 18

• Final examinations are required of all classes and are required to be given within the desig-nated final examination period.

• A two hour period is scheduled for each examination.

• The date of your final examination is deter-mined by the FIRST DAY and the FIRST HOUR the class meets.

• Final Examinations must be held on the DAY AND TIME SCHEDULED and in the regularly assigned classroom.

• No course or student is exempt from final examinations. The Office of Aca-demic Affairs must approve any change from this schedule.

• SHORT-TERM CLASSES will have their final exam at the last meeting of class. In case of conflicts or makeup exams, see instructor.

• ACT Program and HYBRID Classes: The final examinations will be held on the last on-campus meeting day of the class.

Classes meeting on: Monday & Wednesday � Monday only � Wednesday only CLASS STARTS BETWEEN DAY DATE TIME 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. MW � M � W December 12 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 8:31 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. MW � M � W December 12 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 10:31 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. MW � M � W December 12 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 12:31 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. MW � M � W December 12 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 2:31 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. MW � M � W December 12 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Classes meeting on: Tuesday & Thursday � Tuesday only � Thursday only CLASS STARTS BETWEEN DAY DATE TIME 7:31 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th December 13 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 9:31 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th December 13 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 11:31 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TTh � T � Th December 13 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1:31 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. TTh � T � Th December 13 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Classes meeting on: Monday & Wednesday � Monday only � Wednesday only � MTWTh (4 days) CLASS STARTS BETWEEN DAY DATE TIME 7:31 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. MW � M � W � 4 days December 14 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 9:31 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MW � M � W � 4 days December 14 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 11:31 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MW � M � W � 4 days December 14 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1:31 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. MW � M � W � 4 days December 14 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Classes meeting on: Tuesday & Thursday � Tuesday only � Thursday only � MTWTh (4 days) CLASS STARTS BETWEEN DAY DATE TIME 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days December 15 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 8:31 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days December 15 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 10:31 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days December 15 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 12:31 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days December 15 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 2:31 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days December 15 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16 MORNING CONFLICTS AFTERNOON CONFLICTS LATE AFTERNOON & EVENING CLASSES (MEETING AT 3:31 P.M. OR LATER) FINAL EXAMINATIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE REGULAR CLASS MEETING TIME ON THE LAST SCHEDULED MEETING DAY OF THE CLASS.

FRIDAY ONLY CLASSES REGULAR MEETING TIME ON DECEMBER 16 SATURDAY ONLY CLASSES REGULAR MEETING TIME ON DECEMBER 17 FRIDAY/SATURDAY CLASSES WILL HAVE THEIR FINAL ON THE REGULAR FRIDAY MEETING TIME ON DECEMBER 16

Note: In case of conflicts or for class times not listed, please see instructor. Instructors will need to consult with Division Chairs

to determine final exam times for classes with start times that do not coincide with start time blocks listed above. All dates in the schedule of classes are subject to change pending approval of the calendar by the LACCD Board of Trustees

Spring2017FinalExamSchedule–CampusMap

Spring2017FinalExamScheduleTuesday, May 30 – Monday, June 5

• Final examinations are required of all classes and are required to be given within the desig-nated final examination period.

• A two hour period is scheduled for each examination.

• The date of your final examination is deter-mined by the FIRST DAY and the FIRST HOUR the class meets.

• Final Examinations must be held on the DAY AND TIME SCHEDULED and in the regularly assigned classroom.

• No course or student is exempt from final examinations. The Office of Aca-demic Affairs must approve any change from this schedule.

• SHORT-TERM CLASSES will have their final exam at the last meeting of class. In case of conflicts or makeup exams, see instructor.

• ACT Program and HYBRID Classes: The final examinations will be held on the last on-campus meeting day of the class.

Classes meeting on: Monday & Wednesday � Monday only � Wednesday only CLASS STARTS BETWEEN DAY DATE TIME 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. MW � M � W June 5 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 8:31 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. MW � M � W June 5 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 10:31 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. MW � M � W June 5 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 12:31 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. MW � M � W June 5 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 2:31 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. MW � M � W June 5 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Classes meeting on: Tuesday & Thursday � Tuesday only � Thursday only CLASS STARTS BETWEEN DAY DATE TIME 7:31 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th May 30 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 9:31 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th May 30 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 11:31 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. TTh � T � Th May 30 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1:31 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. TTh � T � Th May 30 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Classes meeting on: Monday & Wednesday � Monday only � Wednesday only � MTWTh (4 days) CLASS STARTS BETWEEN DAY DATE TIME 7:31 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. MW � M � W � 4 days May 31 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 9:31 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. MW � M � W � 4 days May 31 10:15 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. 11:31 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. MW � M � W � 4 days May 31 12:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. 1:31 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. MW � M � W � 4 days May 31 2:45 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. Classes meeting on: Tuesday & Thursday � Tuesday only � Thursday only � MTWTh (4 days) CLASS STARTS BETWEEN DAY DATE TIME 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days June 1 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. 8:31 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days June 1 9:15 a.m. - 11:15 a.m. 10:31 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days June 1 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. 12:31 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days June 1 1:45 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. 2:31 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. TTh � T � Th � 4 days June 1 4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 2 MORNING CONFLICTS AFTERNOON CONFLICTS LATE AFTERNOON & EVENING CLASSES (MEETING AT 3:31 P.M. OR LATER) FINAL EXAMINATIONS WILL BE HELD AT THE REGULAR CLASS MEETING TIME ON THE LAST SCHEDULED MEETING DAY OF THE CLASS.

FRIDAY ONLY CLASSES REGULAR MEETING TIME ON JUNE 2 SATURDAY ONLY CLASSES REGULAR MEETING TIME ON JUNE 3 FRIDAY/SATURDAY CLASSES WILL HAVE THEIR FINAL ON THE REGULAR FRIDAY MEETING TIME ON JUNE 2

Note: In case of conflicts or for class times not listed, please see instructor. Instructors will need to consult with Division Chairs to determine final exam times for classes with start times that do not coincide with start time blocks listed above. All dates in the schedule of classes are subject to change pending approval of the calendar by the LACCD Board of Trustees


CampusMap

9000 Overland Avenue | Culver City, CA 90230 | (310) 287-4200 | www.WLAC.edusecond entrance at 10100 Jefferson Blvd (Between Overland & La Cienega)

DIRECTORY

CINEMA/TELEVISION PRODUCTION &HOLLYWOOD CPR ............................ ATA & ATB

COUNSELING ................................................ SSB 350DENTAL HYGIENE ........................................ MSB 101DISABLED STUDENT SERVICES ................ SSB 320DISTANCE (ONLINE)

LEARNING ............................ HLRC 4TH FLOOREOP&S ........................................................... SSB 330FINANCIAL AID .............................................. SSB 210FINE ARTS COMPLEX ............................................ FAFOOD COURT .......................................... SSB 1ST FLRHEALTH CENTER ................................................... A-9HIGH SCHOOL OUTREACH

(JUMPSTART) ....................................... SSB 410INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS ....................... SSB 415JOB PLACEMENT ................................................... B-4LANGUAGE ARTS DIVISION ........................... GC 280LIBRARY .............................................................. HLRCMATHEMATICS DIVISION .............................. MSB 214NATURAL SCIENCE ....................................... MSB 211PHYSICAL EDUCATION DIVISION ...................... PEC

MEN’S PE ........................................................... PECNWOMEN’S PE ..................................................... PECSPHYSICAL SCIENCE ...................................... MSB 211 SCIENCE DIVISION ..................................... MSB 211SHERIFF’S OFFICE (POLICE) ............ C-3 (IN LOT 5)SOCIAL SCIENCE DIVISION .............................. GC 380STUDENT SERVICES .................................... SSB 440TRANSFER CENTER ...................................... SSB 340TUTORING CENTER ............................................ HLRCVETERANS CENTER ..................................... SSB 220WESTSIDE EXTENSION .................. A-18 (IN LOT 5)

ADMISSIONS (REGISTRATION) ........... SSB 220ASSESSMENT ................................ SSB 420BOOKSTORE .................................. SSB 1ST FLRBUSINESS OFFICE ........................ SSB 230COUNSELING ................................. SSB 350FINANCIAL AID ............................... SSB 210FOOD COURT ................................ SSB 1ST FLR

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ............................... CE 1ST FLRALLIED HEALTH ............................................ MSB 101AVIATION TECH COMPLEX ........... AT-A, AT-B, AT-CASO (ASSOCIATED STUDENT ORG) .................... A-9 ASSESSMENT CENTER ............................... SSB 420 ATHLETICS ......................................................... PECNBOOKSTORE ........................................... SSB 1ST FLRBUSINESS DIVISION ............................................... CECALWORKS .............................................................. B-4CAMPUS COMMUNITY PROGRAMS

BRANDMAN UNIVERSITY ............................ B-1CALWORKS ................................................... B-4 EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY CENTER .... B-5EDUCATIONAL SERVICES ........................... B-5EDUCATIONAL TALENT SEARCH ................ B-4STUDENT SUPPORT SERVICES ................. B-4TRIO / SSS ..................................................... B-5UPWARD BOUND .......................................... B-5UPWARD BOUND - STEM ............................. B-1YOUNG BLACK SCHOLARS ......................... B-1

CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER ........................ CDC

ATA / ATB FACE SSB GC MSA / MSB PEC /N /S

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