University College
Adjunct Faculty
Handbook
2015-2016
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Table of Contents
Welcome from the VPAA ……….....................................................................................................................4
Mission of SNHU & University College ……………………………………………………………………….4
Section 1: Administrative Information
Hiring………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..5
Payroll Information……………………………………………………………………………………………5
Email, Mail & ID’s……………………………………………………………………………………………… 6
Supplies & Equipment …..…………………………………………………………………………………...6
Parking…………………………………………………………………………………………………………...6-7
Public Safety & SNHU Alerts…………………………………………………………………………….7-8
Section 2: Semester Expectations
Blackboard & TurnItIn …….……………………………………………………………………………..8-9
Pre-Semester ……………………………………………………………………………………………….9-10
First Week & Third Week ………………………………………………………………………………...10
Mid-Semester Grades ………………………………………………………………………………………10
Eighth Week ……………………………………………………………………………………………….10-11
Faculty Evaluations …………………………………………………………………………………….11-12
Thirteenth Week ……………………………………………………………………………………………...12
Final Exams ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..12
Post Semester …………………………………………………………………………………………………..13
Section 3: Policies
Attendance Policy ……………………………………………………………………………………………13
Academic Honesty ……………………………………………………………………………………...13-14
Anti-Violence Policy ………………………………………………………………………………………...14
Sexual Harassment Policy ………………………………………………………………………………...14
Academic Policies …………………………………………………………………………………………….14
Student Handbook/Policies …...…………………………………………………………………………14
Employee Handbook/Policies …………………………………………………………………………..14
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ………………………………………….15
Section 4: Helpful University Information
Helpful Links, Tech Support and Contact Information ………………………………….15-16
Center for Teaching and Learning ……………………………………………………………….17-18
Department Chair Guide ……………………………………………………………………………….....19
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Section 5: School Specific Information
School of Education ……………………………………………………………………………………….20
Section 6: Example Teaching Document
University-wide Syllabus Template …………………………………………………………...20-21
Assignment Schedule Template ………………………………………………………………...22-23
Classroom Courtesies …………………………………………………………………………………….23
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Welcome from the Vice President for Academic Affairs
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for being a part of our teaching
community in University College. As you know, it is our mission to support and promote
student success as well as provide students with the highest-quality education. Our
adjunct faculty play a critical role in this, and your dedication and commitment to our
University College students does not go unrecognized.
Again, thank you for your commitment to the success of our students. If I can be of any
assistance, please do not hesitate to reach out to me.
Sincerely,
Michael Evans, Ph.D.
Michael Evans, Ph.D.
Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mission of SNHU & University College
SNHU Mission
Southern New Hampshire University educates intellectually and culturally enriched
individuals to be successful in their careers and contribute to their communities. SNHU’s
educational philosophy challenges students’ intellectual potential and prepares them for
professional lives in an ever-changing and increasingly interconnected world. It provides a
supportive and close-knit learning community, delivering engaging instruction in a flexible
variety of formats. Students develop the knowledge to understand a complex world, the
skills to act effectively within that world and the wisdom to make good choices. They do so
within a community of teachers, staff and peers that is encouraged to add its scholarly,
creative and pedagogical contributions to the larger social good.
University College Mission
The mission of University College is to graduate students prepared for professional and
personal success. We provide rigorous academic programs and essential civic education
accessible to all students. Our curricula will inspire students to engage in the cultural,
political and economic life of their community.
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Section 1: Administrative Information
Hiring
The following documents are required for all new hires in University College at
SNHU and most are to be completed in Workday:
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Application For Employment Form
Resume/CV
State W4 Completion
Official Transcripts (through the Schools)
Direct Deposit Enrollment
I9 form and Instructions
Background Check (coming soon!)
Payroll Information
Adjunct faculty are paid bi-weekly, two weeks in arrears. Checks will be distributed
to the address on file unless changed within Workday. Direct deposit can be initiated
through Workday and funds will be available immediately on the date of issue. Please
contact the Payroll Office for payroll assistance or questions, payroll@snhu.edu.
Email, Mail and ID’s
A.
Email
[Access through MySNHU located at the top right box, titled Applications.
SNHU webmail is listed about two thirds of the way down on the Homepage]
All faculty members are required to use their SNHU email address. Please
check it frequently for information about the university and more specifically
your school. The new system is web based, so faculty will be able to check
mail wherever there is an internet connection. The configuration for e-mail
addresses contains the first letter of the first name, dot, last name @snhu.edu
(i.e. faculty member Jane Doe would use j.doe@snhu.edu). This account will
remain active while the adjunct faculty member’s file is active at SNHU, and
will serve as a continued point of contact, even in a semester when the
adjunct instructor may not be teaching. Please continue to check it
periodically.
SNHU's policy regarding email can be accessed at
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/ITS/CIS/Pages/EmailPolicy.aspx. SNHU uses a
spam filter from Barracuda Networks that significantly cuts down on the
amount of spam received. Faculty will need to access the spam filter to check
for any quarantined email messages. When such messages are quarantined,
a notification email is sent to the recipient. To access the spam filter, please
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go to https://barracuda.snhu.edu/cgi-mod/index.cgi?locale=en_US and enter
your mySNHU credentials.
B.
Mail
All faculty have a designated mailbox in their home school (i.e. School of Arts
& Sciences, School of Business or School of Education) during the
semesters/terms in which they teach. Faculty should check their mailbox
each time they are on campus for messages and items that students have left.
Any photocopying that faculty have ordered will be left in the mailbox.
C. Employee ID’s
Employee ID’s are generated through One Stop in Exeter Hall. Adjuncts should
consult with their individual schools about obtaining and Employee ID card.
Supplies & Equipment
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Each School’s administrative staff can provide basic supplies: blue books, pencils,
pens, white board markers, paper, paper clips, and envelopes.
Computers and a copier are available for faculty use in Robert Frost Hall 203 and
Webster Hall 103. Please remember to bring a thumb drive with you to save your
work, as these computers are refreshed each night. For printing in Robert Frost
Hall, you will need to have a supply of copy paper; you can print in Black and White
in Webster Hall. A copier code for the copy machines can be obtained from any of
the administrative staff in your respective Dean’s Office. Requests for other printing
may be coordinated through the respective Dean’s office. However, in reducing
paper use, SNHU encourages adjunct faculty to scan digital copies of handouts and
post them to Blackboard when appropriate.
All exams and other confidential information must be given to one of the
administrative staff (please do not ask student workers to handle confidential
information). When exams or other confidential copies are returned, they will be
placed in a locked cabinet. Please ask the staff for assistance.
Parking
Faculty are provided with a parking decal free of charge. Decals must be displayed
on cars in accordance with the Office of Public Safety’s regulations to avoid parking
violation fines. To obtain a parking decal, go to
http://penelopent.snhu.edu/SNHUStaffDecals/welcome.asp. A prompt will appear
to enter an email user name and password. Click on “Add My information.” In the
field that says “Campus location” type in your home school (Business, Education,
Arts and Sciences). This is where the decal will be mailed via interoffice. Once the
required information is updated and submitted, the option to click on “Apply for my
parking decal” is given. Again, complete the required information (be sure to have
the license plate number handy) and click submit. A notice that the decal application
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has been accepted will appear and the decal be mailed to the designated campus
location. Please contact Public Safety with any questions or problems. Parking lots
are designated for staff/faculty, students, and/or visitors. A campus parking map is
available at https://my.snhu.edu/Resources/CampusMap/Pages/default
Public Safety & SNHU Alerts
A. The department of Public Safety monitors and maintains a safe and secure campus,
an environment where everyone can teach and learn. Staff members enforce the
university's expectations of mutual respect and responsible behavior. In addition to
the protection of life and property, they are also dedicated to the smooth day-to-day
functioning of the university community. If you are locked out of a classroom or
office or need of assistance with students or others, you can go to the Public Safety
Office in the Morrissey House or call 603.645.9700. Note that Public Safety will not
unlock office doors for students. In case of emergency call 911.
B. Southern New Hampshire University has recently adopted a notification system that
enables the school to send urgent news to its campus community. The opt-in service
called SNHU Alerts allows the university to send timely messages about
emergencies and class cancellations or delays.
The new system, powered by e2Campus, enables school officials to send instant
alerts directly to registered subscribers’ e-mail accounts and/or mobile phones via
SMS text messages. Subscribers can also receive the alerts via RSS, wireless PDA,
and “My Yahoo,” “My AOL,” or personalized iGoogle home page.
SNHU Alerts will be used to communicate important information during any
potential emergency, such as a snow delay or closing, Homeland Security advisory,
weather warning, gas leak, fire, crime watch, power failure, boil-water advisory,
parking lot closure, or other event. Subscribers are notified via an annual email
reminder prior to the start of the academic year that they must update their
account.
1. Weather Cancellations
Cancellations due to inclement weather are made with student and
instructor safety in mind. Faculty who have questions about whether classes
are cancelled should check SNHU Alerts which is updated as soon as
decisions about closings are made. Typically, decisions for 5:30 or 6:00 PM
classes are made by 3:00 PM; decisions for morning classes are made by 6:00
AM. The university has established a school closing hotline; faculty and
students may call (603) 644-3133.
Classes cancelled due to weather conditions are made up through the use of
BlackBoard™, but variation is possible. Faculty should notify the Office of the
Dean if they will be making up the cancelled class face-to-face. The office will
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mail function in BlackBoard™ to notify their students that classes are
cancelled and identify an alternate assignment for making up the session.
The following section identifies stations that carry Southern New Hampshire
University cancellation announcements.
2. Media Contacted for Class/University Cancellations
WBZ – TV
Channel 4
WHDH – TV
Channel 7
WMUR - TV
Channel 9
WZID
95.7 FM
WQLL
96.5 FM
WNHQ
98.5 FM
WGIR
101.1 FM
WJYY/WNHI
105.5 FM
WRKO
680 AM
WBZ
1030 AM
WFEA
1370 AM
WKXL
1450 AM
Section 2: Semester Expectations
Blackboard and TurnItIn
A. BlackBoard™
Blackboard provides a way for instructors to present interactive
resources in addition to regular textbooks and face-to-face instruction.
Being able to point students to wonderful materials as resources and to
call upon materials from other sources adds an exciting dimension to
teaching. Opportunities include:
Greater interaction with/between students
More opportunities to evaluate student progress
No more paper handouts – all material online so faculty do not need to
wait for photocopies
Immediate feedback and automated grading on quizzes
Discussions typically more thoughtful than those in class; faculty can
see the input of each student in the discussion
No make-up classes for bad weather
Compatible with busy lifestyles
Access to up-to-date information to supplement the textbook
Ability to have a ‘guest lecturer’ from anywhere in the world
One of the latest additions to BlackBoard™ tools is the Assignment feature.
The advantage of Assignment is that when faculty create an assignment using
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this feature, it automatically creates an entry in the electronic Grade Center.
It also collects submissions and organizes them by the specific assignment
whereas the Drop Box collected all submissions all in one place.
Another recent upgrade to BlackBoard™ tools is the Grade Center. This
feature is very similar to the Grade Book, however, there are more options for
how grades and student information display and there are automatic
connections to other tools in BlackBoard™ that automatically create an entry
in the Grade Center (i.e. Turnitin, Assignment, Discussion Board, etc.). To find
out more, contact the Instructional Support department.
All UC faculty and adjuncts are required to complete basic BlackBoard™
onboard training and will receive a certificate upon completion. All adjuncts
are required to post the following items on each course suite:
Name and contact info
Office hours
Course syllabus
Adjuncts should also be able to hold a class on-line through BlackBoard™ in
the event of class cancellation.
B. Turnitin
In an effort to support academic honesty, SNHU subscribes to Turnitin, an
easy to use web-based tool that can assist with plagiarism detection and
prevention. Electronic submission of a student’s paper allows faculty to
determine how much of it may have been plagiarized and from what
source(s). Faculty can require students to submit their papers to Turnitin
through their course BlackBoard™ site. Once students submit, faculty receive
a copy of the paper and a copy of the originality report from Turnitin. Faculty
should include the following statement in their syllabi: Technological tools
may be used to detect plagiarism or cheating at the instructor’s discretion. For
a full definition of academic dishonesty, please refer to the undergraduate and
graduate catalogs.
Pre-Semester
- MySNHU: You will access your class roster and Blackboard and post grades through
this site.
- Syllabi are required to be submitted to your home school (electronic copy required)
and posted to the course Blackboard site a minimum of two-weeks prior to the start
of each semester.
- Office hours: Full-time faculty are expected to hold five office hours per week, and
adjunct faculty must hold a minimum of one hour per week. Office hour information
must be submitted to a member of the administrative staff within your school, prior
to the start of each semester.
- SNHU email account: faculty members are required to use SNHU email to
communicate with students, faculty, and staff.
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First Week & Third Week
A. First Week
- Course rosters are available through your mySNHU portal.
- Take attendance the first day of class and make habit of taking attendance
every day. This will be helpful for roster verification requested by the
Registrar’s office during the third week of class.
- Please review course syllabi on Blackboard with students the first day of class.
- Students will be able to add or drop courses during the first five (5) days of
the semester.
B. Third Week
- The Registrar’s Office will request roster verification for each class. The
Registrar will send an email with instructions and deadlines.
- Please indicate students who (1) are on your roster but never attended; (2)
students who stopped attending, and (3) students who are attending but are
not on your roster.
- This is completed electronically per the instructions in the notification from
the Registrar.
- PROMPT response is required as roster verification has a direct connection
to a student’s financial aid as well as a failure to submit the roster verification
is highly visible across university leadership.
C. Mid-Semester Grades
- At approximately the sixth week of the semester you will be expected to
submit a mid-semester grade for each student as this is tied to the NCAA
eligibility for SNHU. In addition, excessive absences will be reported. [No
more than three absences per semester should be tolerated; fewer, if that is
your preference].
- Make sure you have gathered enough grading data on students to make this
grade meaningful. The traditional mid-term, final paper syndrome is no
longer considered adequate feedback by most faculty.
- During the fall and spring terms, these grades play a very important, critical
role in the advising and early intervention process.
D. Eighth Week - The Magical Eighth Week Rule: The Withdrawal Policy
[Check the Academic Dates to Remember on the Registrar’s web page,
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/Registrar/Pages/default.aspx for the exact date.]
Prior to the Eighth Week
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If students have been absent or have fallen sufficiently behind so as to show no real
commitment to the course, you may withdraw them from the course. This is called
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an Instructor-Initiated Withdrawal (forms are located on the faculty portal) and
requires the Dean’s signature. The Dean will not sign the withdrawal unless the
instructor has first notified the student and his/her advisor that the withdrawal is
imminent and has given the student reasonable (at least one week) time to respond.
Prior to the eighth week, this grade can only be a W; after the eighth week, it must
be a WP or WF (see below)*.
Students may withdraw themselves up to the eighth week of the semester. They
must complete the Student-Initiated Withdrawal form and request your signature
to do so; however, the only reason you can really refuse is when the student is
withdrawing to avoid punishment for some form of academic dishonesty. The
University prohibits students from using the withdrawal to circumvent punishment.
* After the Eighth Week
1. After the eighth week students can receive an Instructor Initiated “Withdrawal
Passing” (WP) or a “Withdrawal Failing” (WF). “WP” and “WF” are issued only
when circumstances beyond the control of the student prohibit them from
completing assigned work or attending class. These withdrawals may be
awarded up to the last day of class and also require the Dean’s signature.
2. After the last day of class the withdrawal process is more complicated. See the
Associate Dean in your school for assistance.
3. “Incompletes” (I) can be awarded when reasonable extenuating circumstances
prevent a student who is PASSING the course from completing the work on time.
Please complete an Incomplete Grade Form located on the faculty portal; once
this is received in the Registrar’s Office, the “I” grade will be entered on behalf of
the instructor. In addition, the Registrar’s Office adds a 7-day buffer to the
expiration date provided in order to allow instructors continued access to their
gradebook and time to grade materials and submit the grade changes form.
Incompletes can stand only for 30 days from term end before they revert to a
grade of “F” (please warn the student). If any students have incomplete work,
please leave your forwarding address and phone number with the Dean’s office
before leaving campus for the semester as the Registrar has a “contract” that
must be completed prior to entering an incomplete.
4. “In Progress” - Passing (IP) grades are to be entered for all internships,
practicums, and courses that span multiple terms. “IP” indicates that a student is
passing as of the official term end date. Please contact registrar@snhu.edu with
any questions.
E. Thirteenth Week—Faculty Evaluations
In week 13 of each semester/term, students evaluate all courses in which they are
enrolled. Adjuncts and full-time faculty are expected to allow 15 minutes during
class time for students to complete during this week. The evaluations contain
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questions about the instructor, the course, and the text, and students are notified of
their availability via email. Once the deadline date for final grades is reached, course
evaluation results will be released to faculty. Individual faculty members will
receive an email with instructions for viewing their course evaluation results online
in CoursEval. The email subject line will be “Your course evaluation results are
available”. Summaries of the evaluations will be sent to the faculty member, your
Dean’s office, and the Office of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Faculty are
encouraged to use student feedback to assist them in improving instruction.
Any comments or suggestions on the course evaluation process and CoursEval are
welcome. If you have used CoursEval as student or faculty we would like to hear
your thoughts. Any questions or comments regarding the use of CourseEval should
be sent to Aaron Flint at a.flint@snhu.edu
Additionally, a mid-point evaluation may be administered by your home school.
Directions will be mailed to faculty members prior to administration.
Faculty also have the freedom to request informal feedback from students at any
point during the course. This feedback can be helpful in identifying small issues
before they become larger concerns. Faculty may request the same evaluation
format used in final course evaluations, or may create their own (for example
through the Survey tool in BlackBoard™).
New adjunct faculty should expect their program coordinator, department chair or
Associate Dean to visit their class at least once during semester. A written
evaluation along with recommendations and suggestions will be discussed with you.
F. Final Exams
- Final exams are scheduled by the Registrar according to course section
number.
- Final exams cannot be administered during the last week of classes. Exams
must be given during the scheduled times allotted by the Registrar’s Office.
Any request for exam schedule changes must be submitted to your home
school’s Dean’s Office for approval.
- Because of scheduling conflicts or special course requirements finals are not
always given in the same classroom as the regular class. Please make sure to
clearly communicate your course final exam date/time/location to your
students.
- Please leave adequate time for copy/printing of final exams.
- If you are not giving a final or giving an alternate assignment, you must notify
the Dean’s office in writing.
- Grades must be submitted to mySNHU no later than 48-hours following the
exam; grades of graduating seniors must be submitted within 24-hours
following the exam.
- Although pluses and minuses are permitted, we do not award D- grades or
A+ grades at SNHU.
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Please be sure to complete all of your final grades ON TIME. Failure to
do this will result in removal from future courses in University College, as an
adjunct faculty.
G. Post Semester
- Please ensure that your contact information with the Dean’s Office is correct.
- Please make sure to check your SNHU email for a minimum of 2 weeks prior
to the end of the term, to answer any questions.
Section 3: Academic Policies
Many of the policies can be found on my.snhu.edu.
Attendance Policy
The major responsibility for education belongs to the student. An assumption of
responsibility is at the center of learning and accomplishment. Each student is expected
to arrange a class schedule in such a way that conflicting employment or personal
activities are held to a minimum.
Attendance is required in all courses. Excessive absences (more than 3) may result in
failure or dismissal. Attendance is especially required in all freshman-level courses.
Faculty are expected to discuss the situation in person with students before assigning a
failing grade or dismissing them from the course.
Each student is responsible for all assignments and class work regardless of attendance
requirements. Faculty office hours have been established to provide extra class
assistance for students. These faculty office hours are not intended to make up missed
class time.
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Any rules that would result in a radical change in grade or would result in an F
grade for the course should be clearly explained in the syllabus (i.e. missing
assignments, several late assignments, incomplete assignments, attendance, etc.)
Mediating disputes over grades when rules are not clearly defined in the syllabus
becomes very thorny and unsatisfying to all of the parties.
Academic Honesty
The University outlines academic honesty on page 128 of the 2014/2015 Undergraduate
Catalog. The catalog can be located on the following page:
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/AcademicAffairs/Pages/default.aspx. Faculty must include a
policy and clear consequences of plagiarism in the course syllabus. If plagiarism occurs, the
following procedure must be adhered to:
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Faculty must meet face-to-face with student(s) and discuss the incident making sure
the student(s) is aware that plagiarism has occurred.
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Student must be told that this incident will be recorded in their permanent student
record and more than one incident will lead to further disciplinary action by the
Office of the Provost.
- Faculty must submit to the Associate Dean’s office:
1.
Evidence of face-to-face meeting
2.
Student(s) work
3.
Evidence of plagiarism (e.g. Turn It In or reference source)
Any time a sanction is given (reduced grade on an assignment, failure of an assignment,
failure of a course, etc.) as a result of academic misconduct, faculty are expected to submit a
short report to the SNHU Care Team. The purpose of this report is to facilitate the detection
of incidents that span multiple classes or schools.
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Anti-Violence Policy
“Southern New Hampshire University does not tolerate threatening or violent behavior of
any kind whether physical or psychological. This policy has been created to ensure an
environment of respect and safety that is free from intimidation, threats and acts of
violence.” To learn more about the Anti-Violence Policy and steps for reporting an incident,
visit:
https://my.snhu.edu/staff/HumanResources/Documents/AntiViolence%20Policy2012.pdf
Sexual Harassment Policy
“Southern New Hampshire University seeks to create and maintain an academic and work
environment in which all members of the community are free of harassment based on
color, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, marital status, national origin, or
disability. It is the policy of SNHU that no member of the community may sexually harass
another. Sexual harassment is illegal and it makes the academic and working environment
hostile, intimidating and offensive.” Visit http://www.snhu.edu/2490.asp to learn more
about this policy and resolution processes or visit
http://it.snhu.edu/instructionalsupport/preventingharassment.htm to complete the
Sexual Harassment web-based training module.
Academic Policies
Further information can be found:
https://my.snhu.edu/Committees/AcademicPolicy/default.aspx
Student Handbook policies and information can be found:
https://my.snhu.edu/Resources/StudentHandbooks/Documents/201415%20Student%20Handbook.pdf
Employment Handbook policies and information can be found:
https://my.snhu.edu/staff/HumanResources/Documents/Employment%20Handbook.pdf
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All course syllabi must contain an ADA/504 Compliance Statement regarding student
accommodations. Disability Services policies and information can be found at:
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/DisaBilityServices/Pages/default.aspx.
Wellness Center policies and information can be found at:
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/WellnessCenter/Pages/default.aspx
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) can be found at:
http://family.snhu.edu/Resources/policiesandprocedures/Pages/All%20Policies%20and
%20Procedures/FERPA%20Student%20Right%20to%20Privacy.aspx
Section 4: Helpful University Information
Helpful Links, Tech Support and Contact Information
People and Departments to Know
University Administrators
Name, Title
Dr. Paul LeBlanc, President
Dr. Patricia Lynott, Provost & Sr. Vice President of
Academic Affairs
Dr. Michael Evans, Vice President of Academic Affairs
Mr. Thomas Beraldi, Associate Vice President of
Research & Planning
Ms. Jane Yerrington, Assistant Dean of Academic
Affairs
Deans
Dr. Karen Erickson, School of Arts & Sciences
Mr. William Gillett, School of Business
Mr. Raymond McNulty, School of Education
Ms. Kathryn Growney, University Library
Email
p.leblanc@snhu.edu
p.lynott@snhu.edu
m.evans@snhu.edu
t.beraldi@snhu.edu
j.yerrington@snhu.edu
k.erickson@snhu.edu
w.gillett@snhu.edu
r.mcnulty@snhu.edu
k.growney@snhu.edu
Associate/Assistant Deans
Dr. Steven Johnson, Associate Dean, School of Arts
& Sciences
s.johnson5@snhu.edu
Dr. Shawn Powers, Assistant Dean, School of Arts &
s.powers1@snhu.edu
Sciences
Dr. Kimberly Bogle-Jubinville, Associate Dean,
k.boglejubinville@snhu.edu
School of Business
Dr. Andrew Lynch, Associate Dean, School of
a.lynch@snhu.edu
Business
Dr. Margaret Ford, Associate Dean, School of
m.ford1@snhu.edu
Education
Ms. Nancy Miller, Assistant Dean, School of
n.miller@snhu.edu
Education
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Ms. Christina Banks, Assistant Dean, School of
Education
Ms. Carey Glines, Dean of Student Success and
Retention
Ms. Heather Lorenz, Dean of Students
c.banks@snhu.edu
c.glines@snhu.edu
h.lorenz@snhu.edu
Other University Offices/Personnel
Department
Academic Advising………………………………..
603.645.9630
Audio Visual Department……………………….
603.668.2211
Audio Visual Library……………………………..
603.645.9721
Bookstore……………………………………………
603.645.9618
The Center for Community Engaged Learning ….
603.314.7965
Center for Teaching and Learning…………….
603.644.3199
Computing Resources……………………………
603.645.9628
Disability Services………………………………..
603.668.2211
Office of Human Resources & Development
Payroll (Rhonda Thyng)………….
603.668.2211
Benefits (Maria Ashton)…………………
603.668.2211
The Learning Center ……………………………..
603.645.9606
Library……………………………………………….
603.645.9605
Library Reference Desk………………………….
603.668.2211
Registrar…………………………………………….
603.668.2211
Wellness Center……………………………………
603.645.9679
Phone
Ext. 2173
Ext. 2366
Ext. 3127
Ext. 3111
Ext. 2161
Ext. 2280
mySNHU
https://my.snhu.edu/CookieAuth.dll?GetLogon?curl=Z2F&reason=0&formdir=5
Blackboard
SNHU strongly recommends the use of Blackboard to support your classroom. Please
contact Linda McCabe, l.mccabe@snhu.edu or ext. 2241 for instructional support.
Blackboard can be accessed through mySNHU and is located through single sign on in the
upper right hand corner of the home page.
Digital Measures
Digital Measures is a tool used university-wide to capture crucial faculty and adjunct
information, making it easier to aggregate and more accessible for process, accreditation,
scholarly activity, resumes, etc. It also provides us a way to highlight our faculty and
adjuncts in UC. If you have not had prior access or need to gain access to Digital Measures,
please contact Aaron Flint at a.flint@snhu.edu.
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Schedule/Roster/Grades
Access class schedule and rosters and enter grades through the mySNHU portal. A tutorial
is available to help you activate your account. If you should need further assistance, contact
the Help Desk, helpdesk@snhu.edu or x4357.
E-Mail Account
As a faculty member, you are required to use SNHU email to communicate with students,
faculty and staff. You can link your SNHU email to your home email if desired. For further
help with email set-up, please contact the Help Desk, helpdesk@snhu.edu or x4357.
Registrar’s Page
Academic calendars and final exam schedules are located here
http://www.snhu.edu/admission/academic-calendars
Public Safety
Parking Stickers can be obtained on-line. In cases of emergency, contact: X9700, Madison
House. http://www.snhu.edu/campus-life-college-safety.asp
One-Stop Office: my.snhu.edu
SNHU faculty IDs, Bursar and Registrar forms can be obtained at the One-Stop Office,
Exeter Hall. Contact ext. 9640
Shapiro Library
Main Desk: ext. 9605
Hours: Mon.-Thurs. 8:30am-9:00pm; Fri. 8:30am-4:30pm; Sun. 12:00pm-7:00pm
Extensive on-line resources.
http://www.snhu.edu/library.asp
Academic Advising: my.snhu.edu
Career, learner, and Academic Support Services: Academic advising and other academic
services offered through this office. Contact: ext. 9630, Exeter Hall.
http://www.snhu.edu/student-success-academic-advising-manchester-campus.asp
Academic Support & Student Success Resources
The Office of Academic Advising, Exeter Hall, Suite 59, 603.645.9630,
academicadvising@snhu.edu,
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/AcademicAdvising/Pages/default.aspx
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The Learning Center, Shapiro Library Learning Commons, Suite 207, 603.645.9606,
thelearningcenter@snhu.edu,
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/LearningCenter/Pages/home.aspx
The Center for Community Engaged Learning, Stark Hall, Suite 14, 603.314.7965,
serve@snhu.edu, https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/CCEL/Pages/default.aspx
The Office of Disability Services, Exeter Hall, Suite 56, 603.644.3118,
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/DisaBilityServices/Pages/default.aspx
Instructional Support
For assistance with technology (Blackboard, electronic student evaluations, software
applications) please contact Instructional Support at ext. 9678
https://my.snhu.edu/Offices/ITS/Pages/default.aspx
Audio Visual
Contact: x2170 Request AV equipment or assistance through this office such as TV,
DVD/VCR player, projectors, movie rentals, etc.
http://www.snhu.edu/1003.asp
Payroll
W-4, Direct Deposit information please contact r.thyng@snhu.edu ext. 3127.
http://www.snhu.edu/about-snhu-contact-us-college-employment.asp
Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL)
Located in the Learning Commons, Room 222, #603.644.3199
VISION
Support and promote excellence in teaching and learning.
MISSION
Provide programs and resources to support faculty teaching, research, and service to the
University and outside community. Including:
a. To advance teaching excellence among full-time and part-time faculty, providing
research-based programs and opportunities for faculty to hone and advance their
teaching skills and styles;
b. To mentor faculty at each stage of their careers;
c. To actively link teaching, learning, research, and scholarship as complementary
activities;
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d. To foster collaboration and community across schools and the region through
professional and social programs.
ADVISORY BOARD (AY 14-15):
The Center Advisory Board currently consists of the following members:
Beth Sheehan – School of Business/2 year term appointment
Burt Reynolds – School of Business
Eklou Amendah – School of Business
Micheline Anstey – School of Business
Kiki Berk – School of Arts & Sciences
Susan Cook – School of Arts & Sciences
Andrea Bard – School of Arts & Sciences
Denise Benner – School of Education
Jennifer Harris – Shapiro Library
Megan Paddack – School of Arts & Sciences (member-at-large)
Elizabeth Henley – School of Business (non-voting)
Allison Cummings – School of Arts & Sciences
Cathy Stavenger – School of Education (member-at-large, non-voting)
Guests are invited to participate in board meetings as deemed appropriate. Membership is
on rotating, three-year terms.
PROGRAMMING
The Center for Teaching and Learning strives to develop, schedule, and implement a variety
of programs that support the Vision and Mission of the Center. Sponsored programs are
open to all Southern New Hampshire University full-time and adjunct faculty members.
Please contact the Director, Beth Sheehan, if you are interested in learning more about
various programs and opportunities on campus - CTL@snhu.edu.
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Department Chair Guide
School of Business
David Doyon
Accounting
Maria Painchaud/Sue Losapio
Business Adm/Organizational Leadership
Mike Tasto
Finance/Economics
Kim Monk
Hospitality Business
Bulent Aybar
International Business
Pat Spirou
Marketing
Tej Dhakar
Quantitative Studies, Ops & Project Management
Mark Hecox
Sport Management
Vicki Connell
Culinary
School of Education
Cathy Stavenger
Elementary Education
Audrey Rogers
Secondary Education/Leadership Programs
(M.Ed.)
Dave Bresnahan
Music Education
School of Arts and Sciences
Tracy Dow
Communication and Media Arts
Susan Youngs
English
Pamela Cohen
Mathematics
Kevin Degnan
Science
Frank Catano
Social Sciences
Mike Hendery
Psychology
Antimo DiMatteo
Intensive English Program
Denis Hall
MS-TEFL
Deborah Varat
Humanities
Patrick Cullen
Justice Studies
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Section 5: Unit Specific Information
School of Education
A. The School of Education uses web-based software, Chalk and Wire, to
electronically assess student work and collect and analyze student assessment
data, as well as create electronic student and professional portfolios. All
students in certification programs are enrolled in Chalk and Wire. Faculty are
provided a subscription free of charge. The Quick Start Guide can be accessed
by clicking here: http://userguide.chalkandwire.com/m/14416/l/210868quickstart-guide-for-assessors and should contact Donna Crook at
d.crook@snhu.edu with any questions.
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Section 6: Example Teaching Documents
University –wide Syllabus Template
Course Number / Name:
Course Room#:
Section #:
Term:
Faculty Name:
Email Address:
Office:
Office Hours:
Phone Ext:
REQUIRED TEXTBOOK(s) and Supplemental Materials: (include title, author, publisher, edition,
ISBN#)
COURSE PREREQUISITES:
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
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COURSE OBJECTIVES:
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
COURSE FORMAT: (e.g. lecture; lecture/discussion; seminar; other)
COURSE EVALUATION CRITERIA:
GRADING POLICY:
ATTENDANCE POLICY:
PLAGIARISM POLICY:
SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY POLICY STATEMENTS:
https://my.snhu.edu/Academics/Pages/SyllabiStatements.aspx
Weekly Readings/Assignments/Exam Schedule
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
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Week 5
Week 6
Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11
Week 12
Week 13
Week 14
Week 15
Week 16
Final Exam
Please reference the Registrar’s
final exam schedule
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Classroom Courtesies
1. If you rearrange the furniture (desks/chairs) in the classroom, please return them to their
original position(s). The instructor for the next class should not have to take time prior to
their class to move tables/chairs back into order.
2. Please clean off the whiteboard(s) at the end of class.
3. Please close out any open programs on the teaching station computer that you have been
using.
4. Please DO NOT enter the classroom and begin setting up for your class before the “official
class time” for the previous class is over; especially if the instructor is still talking to a group
of students.
5. If you open the windows in order to regulate the temperature in the classroom, please
ensure that they are closed BEFORE you leave.
6. Please ask students to pick up and properly dispose of any discarded notepaper/trash,
snack wrappers, and beverage cans/bottles.
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