WELCOME NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION Part Time Faculty and

WELCOME! NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION Part Time Faculty and Staff SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 1

WHO ARE WE One of the largest technical colleges in Georgia Established July 2010 from the merger of: Ø Flint River Technical College (FRTC); and Ø Griffin Technical College (GTC) Combined student population of over 6, 500 credit students SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 2

WHO ARE WE �Serve the workforce and community needs of the over 500, 000 citizens �Serve eight counties of the South Atlanta region including Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, 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. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 3

WHERE ARE WE Two main campus locations ØGriffin Campus ØFlint River Campus - Thomaston Four center locations ØButts County Center - Jackson ØHenry County Center - Mc. Donough ØJasper County Center - Monticello ØFayette County Center - Fayetteville SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 4

OUR MISSION 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. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 5

OUR VISION Southern Crescent Technical College is 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. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 6

OUR CORE VALUES Southern Crescent Technical College is guided by the practice of the following core values: Academic Excellence Student Success Integrity SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 7

SAFETY AND SECURITY Campus Carry/Active Shooter Presentation Ken Troisi, Chief Southern Crescent Technical College Police Department SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 8

WHO IS IN THE SCTC FAMILY 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 state-of -the-art training needed to succeed in today’s global economy. 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. We’re glad you’re apart of our growing SCTC family! Sincerely, Dr. Alvetta P. Thomas - President SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 9

WHO IS IN THE SCTC FAMILY Our Senior Team Executive Vice President, Economic Development Andrews Vice President, Academic Affairs Vice President, Administrative Services Vice President, Adult Education Vice President, Institutional Advancement Vice President, Institutional Effectiveness Vice President, Student Affairs Dr. Mark Dr. Steve Pearce Miriam Caslin Dr. Murray Williams Barbara Jo Cook Dr. Chris Daniel Dr. Xenia Johns SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 10

WHO IS IN THE SCTC FAMILY TYPES OF EMPLOYEES Ø Full Time faculty and staff Ø Adjunct faculty, Lab Assistants and Part Time staff Ø Federal Work Study Student employees SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 11

EMPLOYMENT DOCUMENTS SCTC 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 an example of the documents which must be collected: ØGovernment Issued Identification (Drivers Licenses, Passport, etc. ) ØSocial Security Card, Employment Authorization Card, Voters Registration Card, ØU. S Military ID card, Birth Certificate SCTC also collects the following documents: ØOfficial Transcripts ØCopy of Licensure SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 12

GETTING STARTED. . . Visit www. team. georgia. gov to: § View and print out your paycheck stub § Review and update your personal information § Review your pay and compensation history § Review and update tax withholding information § Update your direct deposit and other deduction or contribution information NOTE - If you change your direct deposit routing or account number, you will receive a paper check for that month and direct deposited the subsequent months. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 13

GETTING STARTED… To log on to www. team. georgia. gov § Click on “MY ACCOUNT” § Type in User ID and Password, if you already know it. If you don’t know your user ID, contact Human Resources § Use your Social Security (without dashes) # for initial Password. § You will then be prompted to create a 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 SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 14

GETTING STARTED … • Initial pay checks are NOT direct deposit • Paychecks can be picked up from Human Resources on last business date of the month. • Timesheets must be received by the 16 th of each month • Delay in receiving time sheets in Human Resources will result in a delay in processing your paycheck • Problems and/or questions regarding your pay check Contact Vickie Brezee at Vickie. brezee@sctech. edu or call 770 -229 -3074 SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 15

BENEFITS AND SERVICES Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Provides up to 12 weeks of unpaid, job-protected leave to eligible employees for the following reasons: • Pregnancy and birth of an employee’s child; • Care of an employee’s newborn child; • Placement of a child with the employee for adoption or foster care, and to care for the child after placement; • Care for the employee’s spouse, child, or parent, who has a serious health condition; or • A serious health condition that makes the employee unable to perform the essential functions of the employee’s position. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 16

BENEFITS AND SERVICES Family and Medical Leave (FMLA) Employee Responsibilities � Must provide 30 days advance notice of the need to take FMLA leave when the need is foreseeable. � Must provide notice as soon as practical and generally must comply with normal call-in procedures. Employer Responsibilities � Must inform employees requesting leave whether they are eligible under FMLA. If they are, the notice must specify any additional information required as well as the employee’s rights and responsibilities. � Must provide a reason for the ineligibility. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 17

BENEFITS AND SERVICES Military Leave Used by members of the U. S. Armed Forces, any reserve force of reserve component of the U. S. Armed Forces to attend service schools for active duty, active duty training, inactive duty training and examination purposed. Must complete a “Leave Request” form and attach a copy of “Notice to Report to Duty” or written statement by authorized military representative. Employees ordered to duty without personal consent will be paid for up to 18 work days Employees ordered to duty with personal consent will be paid for up to 18 work days if the period of ordered duty does not exceed 30 calendar days in a federal fiscal year (October 1 – September 30). SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 18

BENEFITS AND SERVICES Military Leave Employee ordered to duty with personal consent exceeding 30 calendar days will be placed on leave without pay for the entire period of absence unless the absence is charged to accrued annual and/or personal leave. Employees ordered to active state service in the National Guard due to an emergency declared by the Governor will be paid for up to 30 work days in a federal fiscal year. Other absences from work while on military leave will be without pay, unless the employee requests to use accrued annual and/or personal leave. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 19

BENEFITS AND SERVICES www. southernonline. org www. apcu. com www. georgiaunitedcu. org Peach State Reserves Deferred Compensation www. my. GApsr. ingplans. com SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 20

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Advanced Education Salary Adjustment SCTC supports employees who pursue advanced degrees. To qualify for a salary adjustment an employee must: Ø Ø Have at least one year of service with SCTC Complete Eligibility Form with supporting documentation Obtain approval from your Division Vice President Provide official transcript to Human Resources upon degree completion SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 21

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT • • • Performance Evaluations SCTC bi- annually reviews and rates the quality and quantity of work performed by all employees. Discussions of performance goals and improvements are also performed. Bi- Annual performance evaluations are usually held between May and June of each fiscal year, and between December and January of each fiscal year, between you and your immediate supervisor. Faculty members are also periodically evaluated, in part, through student evaluations. Staff development plans are also required. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 22

COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS SCTC uses School Cast to send out phone/text/email alerts to employees and students in the case of an emergency. Go to www. sctech. edu website Select Employees & Stakeholders Select Resources Go to School. Cast Update your contact information using your email username and password. Your email username is the name that is before the @sctech. edu. For example, if your email address is john. user@sctech. edu, then your username would be john. user. User accounts are created weekly to capture any new employees. Your account is disabled upon your separation from the College. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 23

COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS SCTC uses a Voice Over I. P. system to alert the campus community of an emergency. The VOIP system utilizes horns and the campus phone system to send out the emergency message, DO NOT LOWER THE VOLUME OR MUTE THE OFFICE PHONES!! SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 24

COLLEGE COMMUNICATIONS All information pertaining to the College is provided via the www. sctech. edu website and/or your @sctech. edu email!! Documents and forms can be found at www. sctech. edu Click Employees & Shareholders Go to Quick Links Click Tiger. Net Does not utilize personal emails to communicate College business Please check your @sctech. edu email accounts often SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 25

SAFETY AND SECURITY SCTC is committed to providing a safe and secure environment for teaching, learning and community service. The 2017 Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Report informs you of campus crime statistics, security policies and steps you can take to maximize your personal safety. The SCTC Police Department and Campus Administration are committed to providing the highest standard of professionalism and services on behalf of this college and the surrounding counties we serve. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 26

SAFETY AND SECURITY Identification badges must be worn at all times. All vehicles must have an employee parking decal clearly visible at all times. To request a parking decal: Go to: www. sctech. edu website Select: Police/Emergency (bottom of webpage) Select: Parking Permit Request SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 27

SAFETY AND SECURITY Immediately report any injuries incurred on the job: ØTo the Campus Police ØTo your supervisor ØTo the Human Resources Office ØFollow procedures on your Amerisys Emergency Care Card v You will need to fill out a report v You will be asked for the names of any witnesses to your injury Emergency with serious injuries, seek treatment first!!!! SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 28

SAFETY AND SECURITY If a student becomes ill or is injured in your presence/ under your supervision: For All Medical Emergencies: § Contact Campus Police or Dial 9 -911 § Campus Police will prepare a report and forward the information to the appropriate authorities. Remain with student until assistance arrives! SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 29

SAFETY AND SECURITY Additional Contact information for Campus Police Ø Call Griffin Campus Police Ø Call Butts Center Police Ø Call Henry Center Police Ø Call Jasper Center Police Ø Call Flint River Campus Police 770 -883 -6032 678 -603 -6918 770 -603 -5609 678 -603 -5948 678 -603 -5979 REMAIN WITH STUDENT UNTIL ASSISTANCE ARRIVES!! SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 30

SAFETY AND SECURITY After the student receives medical attention: Student Activity Fee provides insurance coverage for medical attention required due to injuries or sudden illness requiring emergency response which occur while student is engaged in College activities. Refer student to the Business Office as soon as possible to file insurance claim. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 31

SAFETY AND SECURITY Contact Campus Police to initiate a report for ALL incidents that occur on campus, no matter the circumstances. Campus Police is the repository for all incidents occurring on our campuses and centers. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 32

CAMPUS CONDUCT Southern Crescent Technical College is a …. . Safety Sensitive campus Drug free campus Litter free campus Smoking is permitted in designated areas only SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 33

CAMPUS CONDUCT FOOD AND BEVERAGES No food or drink is allowed in classrooms, laboratories, hallways, or in the library. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 34

CAMPUS CONDUCT DRESS CODE 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 our students understand what is appropriate! SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 35

CAMPUS CONDUCT Political Activities Federal 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/Raffles Students 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. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 36

CAMPUS CONDUCT DRUG FREE WORKPLACE SCTC is committed to providing a working and learning environment that ensures the productivity of all employees as well as the safety and security of all students, contractors, volunteers, and visitors. SCTC, is drug-free pursuant to the provisions of the federal Drug-free Workplace Act of 1988, the Drug-free Public Work Force Act of 1990, and applicable State law. It is expressly prohibited for any employee to engage in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of illegal drugs, unauthorized drugs, inhalants, or other controlled substances (as defined in O. C. G. A. § 16 -13 -21) while performing the following: Ø State business, Ø assigned duties and responsibilities on State premises or worksites, Ø traveling in a State, leased or rental vehicle, or a personal vehicle upon which the State is providing or could provide a mileage reimbursement, while traveling commercially. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 37

CAMPUS CONDUCT HARASSMENT Harassment of any kind will NOT be tolerated! ØOne person’s kidding -- is another person’s harassment. ØFaculty, staff and students are expected to conduct themselves in ways that cannot be misinterpreted as harassment. If you observe or experience harassment: ØPut a stop to it, if you can!! ØIf you need assistance, report it to Human Resources. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 38

CAMPUS CONDUCT WORKPLACE VIOLENCE SCTC is committed to providing all employees, students, volunteers, visitors, vendors and contractors 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 phone, fax, or email, text, social media, or written communication) shall not be tolerated. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 39

CAMPUS CONDUCT WORKPLACE VIOLENCE Any one who believes that he/she has been subject to workplace violence should report the matter to Human Resources. Any one who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action, up to, and including termination. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 40

CAMPUS CONDUCT BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM The Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) is dedicated to a proactive, coordinated and planned approach to the identification, prevention, assessment, management, and reduction of interpersonal and behavioral threats to safety and well being of our students, faculty, staff and visitors. The BIT Team typically meets monthly or as needed for the following reasons: Preliminary response meetings Regular team meetings Critical incident response meetings Case management meetings SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 41

CAMPUS CONDUCT BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM Anyone can make a referral to the BIT TEAM! You can do so by the following means: • On-line referral Verbal Referral Anonymous Referral Types of Behaviors referred to BIT Anger problems, fascination with weapons, stalking, interest in previous shooting situations, paranoia, violence and cruelty, acting out, mental health history related to dangerousness, unusual interest in police, military, terrorist activities and materials, violence and cruelty, strangeness and aberrant behavior, victim/martyr self-concept. Non-compliance of disciplinary matters, violent fantasy content SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 42

CAMPUS CONDUCT BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTION TEAM BIT Team Members Dr. Xenia Johns, Vice President of Student Affairs Cherryl Burks, Director of Student Support Services – Chair Ken Troisi, SCTC Chief of Police Sharon Hill, Director of Human Resources Toni Doaty, Assistant Director of Student Support Services/Special Populations Liz Jester, Director of Tutoring and Mentoring Dr. Jasper Foust, Director of Enrollment Services Joel Bishop, Student Activities Coordinator Teresa Brooks, Special Services/Disability Coordinator Mary Jackson, Special Services/Disability Coordinator SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 43

CAMPUS CONDUCT VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT SCTC requires all employees to complete training as part of its prevention program and in compliance with the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA). The online training provides education on sexual harassment, connects employees with support resources, discusses factors that contribute to sexual and relationship violence, and educates employees to become leaders in prevention. The training is required under VAWA and is mandatory for all employees. It is currently available and must be completed within 30 days of this orientation session. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 44

CAMPUS CONDUCT ACCESSIBILITY TRAINING Effective January 18, 2018, all public facing content and internal college business including websites, blog posts, social media sites, email, and course content should comply with the established accessibility guidelines. SCTC developed a plan to bring information and communication technology (ICT) into compliance with recently updated federal accessibility requirements. This presentation is mandatory for all employees. o http: //lor. gvtc. org/uploads/_tcsg/General. Accessibility. Training. mp 4 SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 45

CAMPUS CONDUCT SCHEDULED CLASSES Instructors Faculty members must meet 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: Contact your Dean for Academic Affairs, or the “ON CALL” Dean SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 46

CAMPUS CONDUCT E-MAIL AND INTERNET USE All information created, stored or transmitted by College computers or networks is subject to monitoring for compliance with applicable laws and policies. Specifically prohibited: • using for personal commercial activities • accessing obscene material • any abusive or destructive activity SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 47

CAMPUS CONDUCT STUDENT PRIVACY – FERPA Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects privacy of education records: NO education records will be released to anyone without the written consent of student (except certain organizations stipulated by FERPA) Safeguard student social security numbers Do NOT give out student contact information Student directory information can be released without consent Questions about FERPA? ? ? Contact the Registrar’s Office. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 48

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE • 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 SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 49

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 and or any other policy at any time for any reason, with or without advance notice to any employee. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 50

POSITIVE DISCIPLINE An employee who is: Øin an “at will” employment status, Øwho has worked for less than twelve (12) months, Øwho is a temporary employees, hourly-paid employees, adjunct faculty, technical college presidents are not covered under the provisions of the Positive Discipline Procedure and therefore can be terminated without going through the steps of Positive Discipline. SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 51

SEVERE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CAMPUS/CENTER CLOSINGS The President/designee may allow for a campus and/or center closure if severe weather conditions exist. • If weather conditions warrant a closing of a campus and/or center, late opening, or early closing of a campus and/or center, 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 TECHNICAL COLLEGE 52

SEVERE OR INCLEMENT WEATHER CAMPUS/CENTER CLOSING Campus/Center closings will be posted on the college’s website at www. sctech. edu and/or provided through the college’s School. Cast system. Closings information will also be provided through the following media outlets: Atlanta – TV Macon – TV WSB WXIA WMAZ Macon – Radio WIBB Griffin – Radio WKEU Griffin – Radio WEKS Channel 2 Channel 11 Channel 13 97. 9 FM 88. 9 FM 92. 5 FM SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 53

CAMPUS RESOURCES CAMPUS INTRANET – TIGERNET The following resources can be found at www. sctech. edu Click Employees & Stakeholders Campus News and Events Academic Calendar Campus Telephone Numbers Web E-mail access Maintenance/Custodial/ Requests Emergency Information Technology Requests Go to Quick Links then Click Tiger. Net Employee Handbook Student Handbook and Catalog Adjunct Faculty Manual Faculty Handbook SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 54

WELCOME TO THE TEAM Should you have any questions please contact Human Resources: Director of Human Resources Sharon K. Hill at sharon. hill@sctech. edu or 770 -229 -3454 – Griffin Campus Human Resources Coordinator Beth Ogletree at beth. ogletree@sctech. edu or 770 -229 -3456 - Griffin Campus Payroll Coordinator Vickie Brezee at vickie. brezee@sctech. edu or 770 -229 -3074 – Griffin Campus Human Resources Technician Teresa Keel at teresa. keel@sctech. edu or 770 -412 -5738 – Griffin Campus SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 55

NEW EMPLOYEE ORIENTATION ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM I acknowledge that I have received, read and understand the policies and procedures provided in New Employee Orientation. I also agree to read/review the Employee Handbook located at www. sctech. edu on Tigernet. I will contact my immediate manager or Human Resources should I have questions regarding any policy and/or procedure Print Name: ____________ Signature: _________________ Date: ____________________ SOUTHERN CRESCENT TECHNICAL COLLEGE 56