GENERAL INFORMATION • Cancel classes only for the direst circumstances. Make every attempt to have your class covered by a colleague or provide an alternate activity. • Use the book ordered for your course. Do not apologize for it and do not instruct your students to disregard it. • Final exams must be given at the time and date published (Policy 6Hx28:05-12) • You will need to turn in to the department a syllabus for each course you are teaching—for each session. • Check your mailbox regularly—this is very important—this is how you will receive communications. • Return your signed contract promptly and a copy of your syllabus. • Make sure all personnel/payroll information is complete or you will not receive a paycheck. • Grades are due on the day indicated on the Important College Calendar Dates page. Late grades are viewed by the College as a serious inconformity. Grades must be delivered by the instructor in person unless separate arrangements are made with the dean. • You must distribute Student Evaluation of Instruction forms to each of your classes. The packets will be placed in your mailbox. Evaluations must be conducted in class. • See your department office for a Change of Address form if you move. Personnel/Payroll will not change their records without this form. • Let your dean or staff assistant know if you cancel a class. • You will need a faculty decal for your vehicle. These are available in the Security Office, SSB-170. • Check with your dean to determine the need for keys. • In labs, you must distribute the “Lab Safety Rules and Agreement” forms, have them signed by the students, and turn them in to the dean’s office.