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Welcome!SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE
EMPLOYEE ORIENTATIONAdjunct faculty and Part-time staff
SHARON H. IRBYDirector, Human Resources
One of the largest technical colleges in Georgia
Established July 2010, from the merger of: Flint River Technical College (FRTC); and Griffin Technical College (GTC)
Combined student population of over 6,500 credit students
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Who Are We
Serve the workforce and community needs of the over 500,000 citizens
Serve nine counties of the South Atlanta region including Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, Taylor, and Upson counties
Serve an additional 3,500 students per quarter in Adult
Education and Continuing Education programs
Offer nearly 200 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs to provide the trained workforce needed to help stimulate Georgia’s community and economic growth and development
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Who Are We
Two campus locations Griffin Campus Thomaston Campus
Four center locations Butts County Center Jasper County Center Taylor County Center Henry County Center
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Who Are We
Southern Crescent Technical College, a unit of the Technical College System of Georgia, is
an institution of higher education that delivers relevant technical education at the associate degree, diploma, and certificate levels and workforce training programs via traditional and distance learning formats
that promote lifelong learning and impact economic development in the west central Georgia region that
spans south of Atlanta and north of Macon.
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Our Mission
Southern Crescent Technical Collegeis structured through ongoing assessment and
strategic planning to emerge as the preeminent technical college that develops students to become
globally work-ready employees through the unification of focused instruction, access to industry-relevant
technology and facilities, and a culture of engagement, communication, and support.
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Our Vision
Southern Crescent Technical College is guided by the practice of the following core
values:
Academic Excellence Student Success
Integrity
Our Core Values
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Welcome to Southern Crescent Technical College!
We are excited about our future, and we are honored that you are a part of it! Our faculty and staff are committed to providing the highest quality services and instruction to our students. From adult education classes to continuing education courses, from technical certificate programs to degree programs – Southern Crescent Technical College offers the state-of-the-art training needed to succeed in today’s global market. We offer traditional classroom learning as well as many opportunities for distance learning and on-line classes. We take great pride in providing technical education to the citizens of Georgia.Sincerely,Randall L. Peters Ed.DPresident
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Who’s in the SCTC Family
THE EXECUTIVE TEAM
Vice President, Academic Affairs Dawn Hodges, Ph.D.Vice President, Administrative Services Miriam JamesVice President, Adult Education Melissa GordonVice President, Economic Development Mark AndrewsVice President, Facilities and Operations Jim BrownVice President, Institutional Advancement Barbara Jo CookVice President, Student Affairs Xenia JohnsVice President, Technology & Institutional Research Brent Mayes
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Who’s in the SCTC Family
TYPES OF EMPLOYEES
Full-Time Faculty and StaffAdjunct Faculty, Laboratory Assistants and Part-Time StaffFederal Work Study Student Employees
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Who’s in the SCTC Family
Southern Crescent Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The College utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of all individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.
The following are examples of the documents which must be collected: Government Issued Identification (Drivers Licenses, Passport, etc.) Social Security Card, Employment Authorization Card, Voters
Registration Card, U.S Military card, Birth Certificate
SCTC also collects the following documents: Official College Transcripts Copy of Licensures
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Employment Documents
Submit a signed letter of authorization defining courses taught each term (Adjunct Faculty and Lab Assistants)Work up to 29 hours per week onlySubmit a “Standard Request” Form for Approval of Other Employment prior to working with another TCSG agencyMust participate in Georgia Defined Contribution PlanMay participate in Georgia United Credit UnionMay participate in Peach State Reserves Deferred CompensationSOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNCAL COLLEGE 12
Adjunct Faculty, LaboratoryAssistants and Part-Time Staff
May be paid in the following manner: Pay based upon hours worked
Monthly pay request must be submitted by 16th of each month Late submission of pay request will be paid on next month pay cycle
Pay based upon lump sum of equal monthly payments (Adjunct Faculty only)
Paid on the last business day of each month through direct deposit
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Adjunct Faculty, LaboratoryAssistants and Part-Time Staff
Visit www.team.georgia.gov to: Enroll in Georgia Defined Contribution Plan View and print out your paycheck stub Review and update your personal information Review your pay and compensation history Update your direct deposit and other deduction or
contribution information
NOTE - If you change your direct deposit routing or account number, your check will be mailed for that month and direct deposited the following month.
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Getting Started...
State Accounting mails initial pay check to Human Resources on the last business day of each month
Paychecks may be picked up from Human Resources on the last business day of the month
Delay in receiving time sheets will result in a delay in processing your paycheck
Problems and/or questions regarding your pay check Contact Vickie Brezee at [email protected] or
call 770-229-3074
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Getting Started…
To log on to www.team.georgia.gov
Click on “View My Paycheck” Type in your User ID and Password, if you already have them.
if you do no have your User ID contact Human Resources. Use your Social Security # for initial Password, then create
new Password Create new security questions if you have not done so Click on “Employee Self Service” located on the left side of
the screen
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Getting Started…
All information pertaining to the College will be provided via the SCTC.edu website and/or your @sctech.edu email!!
SCTC does not utilize personal emails to communicate College business.
Therefore, please check your @sctech.edu email accounts often.
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College Communications
All employees must wear college identification badges
at all times.
All employee vehicles must have a college decal clearly visible at all times.
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College Safety
SCTC annually reviews and rates the quality and quantity of work performed by all employees.
Discussions of performance goals and improvements are also provided.
Annual performance evaluations are usually held between May and June of each fiscal year between the employee and his/her immediate supervisor.
Faculty members are also periodically evaluated, in part, through student evaluations.
Staff development plans are also required.SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNCAL COLLEGE 19
Performance Evaluations / Staff Development
Positive Discipline is designed and used to emphasize an employee’s responsibility and accountability for his/her own behavior and actions within the workplace.
Positive Discipline addresses problems in such general areas as performance, conduct, behavior, attendance, and safety.
Key aspects include recognizing and encouraging good performance, correcting performance problems through coaching and counseling, building commitment to high work standards and safe work practices.
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Positive Discipline
• Managers and/or Supervisors are responsible for communicating college rules, practices, and expectations consistently.
• This policy is not to be considered an explicit or implied contract between the College and any employee or group of employees.
• The College reserves the right to adapt, modify, or abandon this policy at any time for any reason, with or without advance notice to any employee.
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Positive Discipline
Immediately report any injuries incurred on the job: To your supervisor To the Campus Police To the Human Resources Office Follow procedures provided in the new hire documents
You will need to fill out a report You will be asked for the names of any witnesses to your
injury
In an emergency with serious injuries, seek treatment first!!!!
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Hurt on the job??
If a student becomes ill or is injured in your presence/ under your supervision:
For life threatening emergency: Call 9-911 directly to seek emergency medical
assistance or
Call Thomaston Campus Police 706-646-6801 Call Griffin Campus Police 770-883-6032 or 770-
229-3370 Remain with student until assistance arrives.
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Student Illness or Injury
After the student receives medical attention: Prepare an Accident Report Send accident report to Business Office (Griffin
Campus) or fax to 770-233-6116. Include as much detail as possible, including names of all witnesses.
Student Activity Fee provides insurance coverage for medical attention required due to injuries or sudden illness requiring emergency response which occurs while student is engaged in College activities.
Refer student to Business Office as soon as possible to file insurance claim.
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Student Illness or Injury
Contact Campus Police to initiate a report for ALL accidents involving motor vehicles on campus, no
matter the circumstances.
Officer on Duty – 770-883-6032 Griffin CampusOffice Eric Hein – 706-646-6801 Thomaston Campus
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Automobile Accidents
Faculty and staff shall maintain a professional appearance, while representing SCTC, whether on or
off campus.
We encourage students to dress in a manner acceptable in the workplace they hope to enter upon
graduation.
Please help them understand what is appropriate!SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNCAL COLLEGE 26
Campus Conduct
Southern Crescent Technical College is a …..
Weapon free campusDrug free campusLitter free campus
Smoking is permitted in designated areas only
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Campus Conduct
Political ActivitiesFederal and State laws place certain restrictions on political activities of employees. An employee who wishes to engage in political activity, other than to express his/her opinion privately and to vote, should review the laws and rules of the state.
Fund Raising/RafflesStudents and student clubs may sell items at SCTC for the purpose of raising money provided they have submitted a prior request and received approval from the Vice President of Student Affairs or his/her designee. The soliciting of funds by employees and/or the conducting of a raffle is prohibited unless approved by the President.
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Campus Conduct
Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated!
One person’s kidding -- is another person’s harassment.
Faculty, staff and students are expected to conduct themselves in ways that cannot be misinterpreted as harassment.
If you observe or experience harassment: Put a stop to it, if you can!! If you need assistance, report it to your supervisor,
vice president or human resources.SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNCAL COLLEGE 29
Campus ConductHarassment
Southern Crescent Technical College is committed to providing
all employees, students, volunteers, visitors, vendors andcontractors a safe and secure workplace and/or academic
setting free of intimidating, threatening, or violent behavior.
Any violent act or threatening or disruptive behavior, language, or communication in any form including
telephone, facsimile, electronic mail or written communication
shall not be tolerated.
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Campus ConductWorkplace Violence Policy
Any one who believes that he/she has been subject to workplace violence should report the matter to your division vice president or human resources.
Any one who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
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Campus ConductWorkplace Violence
No food or drink is allowed in classrooms, laboratories, or the library.
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Campus ConductFood/Beverages
Faculty members must maintain their classes on the scheduled days
and for the scheduled amount of time each session.
If an emergency causes you to be late or absent and you cannot
reach your department chair, contactthe “ON CALL” Dean or
your Dean for Academic Affairs SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNCAL COLLEGE 33
Campus ConductMaintaining Classes
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects privacy of education records: NO education records will be released to anyone,
except certain organizations stipulated by FERPA, without the written consent of student
Safeguard student social security numbers Do NOT give out student contact information Student directory information can be released
without consent Inquiries should be referred to the Registrar’s Office
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Campus ConductStudent Privacy
All information created, stored or transmitted by Southern Crescent Technical College computers or networks is subject
to monitoring for compliance with applicable laws and policies.
Specifically prohibited: using email or the internet for personal commercial activities,
using email or the internet to access or send obscene material,
using email or the internet in any abusive or destructive activity.
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Campus ConductE-mail and Internet use
Locate in advance the nearest: First Aid Kit Fire Alarm Fire Extinguisher
Become familiar with resources and procedures: Campus Security Postings in classrooms and hallways Emergency Procedures and Evacuation Routes
Fire Tornado
Emergency Procedures
Plan ahead for assisting students with limited mobility during an evacuation
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Campus Safety and Security Information
The President or his designee may allow for a College closure if severe weather conditions exist.
If weather conditions are sufficiently severe to warrant a College closing, late opening, or early closing of the
College, employees directly affected by such conditions will be excused from duty without loss of
pay or use of leave.Employees on a regular day off or otherwise not affected when their office or work place is closed
because of severe weather conditions will not receive additional time off or other considerations because of
closing.SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNCAL COLLEGE 37
Severe Inclement Weather/School Closing
Monitor the following media outlets for emergency closings and/or notifications:
Atlanta - WSB TV Channel 2 Atlanta - WXIA Channel 11Macon - WMAZ Channel 13
Macon - WIBB Radio - 97.9 FMGriffin - WKEU Radio - 88.9 FM Griffin - WEKS Radio - 92.5 FM
Notifications will also be posted on the Southern Crescent website www.sctech.edu
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Severe Inclement Weather/School Closing
Thank you for your participation as this concludes your
Employee Orientation.
Should you have any questions please contact:Beth Ogletree Human Resources Coordinator at 770-229-3456 Cherie Spillers Human Resources Coordinator at 706-646-6129
Vickie Brezee Payroll and Benefits Coordinator at 770-229-3074
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Welcome to the Team…..
I acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the policies and procedures contained in the Employee Orientation presentation.
I also agree to read the Employee Handbook that is located at www.sctech.edu in the employee portal, Tigernet.
If I have any questions concerning any policy and/or procedure that I will contact my immediate manager or Human Resources.
__________________ ____________Employee Signature Date
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New Employee Orientation Acknowledgment Form