Part-time Faculty Orientations, 2012 – 2013

Spring Quarter:  Fri., March 22; 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM; Staff Development Office, MLC-246
Summer Quarter: Not yet scheduled

New part-time faculty are encouraged to attend a De Anza College orientation. This meeting will include a nuts-and-bolts session with an overview of the Faculty Resource Guide, and an introduction to the culture and organization of De Anza College. Technology training will include an introduction to the De Anza College internet e-mail (Microsoft Outlook) and MyPortal system (for communicating with students, downloading class lists and submitting grades on line). Often, demos of other FHDA software may also be scheduled.
Please pre-register with the Staff Development Office by contacting Mary Kay Englen, Program Coordinator at 408-864-8322 or e-mailing her at staffdevelopment@deanza.edu.

AGENDA

March 22; 10:00 – 10:30 AM; MLC-246, Staff Development

• Welcome and Introductions
• Overview of the Employee Resource Guide and other materials provided

The Culture and Climate of De Anza College; 10:30 – 11:00 AM

Jackie Reza, Director of Staff and Organizational Development           

• History of De Anza College
• Organizational Chart
• Institutional Initiatives
• Our Student Profile
• Professional Development Opportunities

An Overview of Foothill-De Anza Technology; 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

• Outlook Web Application (e-mail)
• Using Your Faculty MyPortal Account
• Accepting Your Contract Through MyPortal

Break; 12:00 – 12:30 PM

Part-Time Faculty Rights and Benefits; 12:30 – 1:30 PM

Mary Ellen Goodwin, Faculty Association Part-time Faculty Representative           

• F.A. Contract
• Office Hours and Locations
• Evaluation
• Benefits
• Academic Senate

Getting Started at De Anza College; 1:30 – 2:30 PM    

Jackie Reza, Director of Staff and Organizational Development           

Getting Started at De Anza College

• Staff Card and Parking Permit
• Getting Keys
• Textbook Adoption Process
• Constructing Your Green Sheet/Syllabus
• Adding Students in Week One

Student Support Services

• Library
• Student Success Center
• Tutorial Centers
• Disabled Support Services

Communications

• Mailboxes (division, Administration Mail Room)
• Voicemail