Welcome

1. Welcome Fall 2010 Semester

2. Agenda • Questions? “W” policy & final exam policy • Syllabus Check List • Lab Safety • Classroom Visits • Spring 2010 Schedule

3. Questions

4. Syllabus Check List Department – Science (suggested) Course prefix and #, CRN #, course name Days of week class held and times (suggested) Instructor’s Name Telephone/ Email Address-- Adjuncts should indicate how and when they may be contacted. This may be phone or email contact. Web Page – if applicable Course description (from catalog) including credit hours and prerequisites and or corequisiteshttp://www.valenciacc.edu/catalog/ Text and Materials Required Evaluation process – should include evaluation process and grade standards Attendance policy New “W” policy, final exam policy

5. Syllabus Check List Faculty specific cheating policy (suggested) Make-up policy Important Dates (withdrawl deadline to receive a “W” and Final Exam) Tentative schedule - It does not have to be extremely detailed (although it certainly may be as detailed as the instructor would like), but should give an indication of time spent on various topics. Disclaimer statement Students with Disabilities Academic Honesty Expected Student Conduct Valencia Student Core Competencies Computer/Equipment Use Policy Special Rules

6. Lab Safety • Goggles • Aprons • Close-toed shoes • No shorts • Bottoms mid-calf • Long hair up • No food/drink

7. Classroom Visits • Required once a year • Notice • After evaluation meeting

8. Spring 2010 Schedule • The norm will be 12 contact hours • If we have to exceed 12 contact hours, priority will be given by seniority (for now) • Please indicate on your info form when you started teaching at VCC (semester & year)