Welcome to the
A+ Team
Orientation Program for New
Part-Time Employees and Adjunct Faculty
We’re glad you’re here!
Orientation Process
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Review slide presentation
Cover Department Orientation Checklist topics
with your supervisor
Meet with your Learning Buddy, a co-worker or
experienced faculty member
Review Part-time Orientation Booklet
Complete online Sexual Harassment Module
Complete required reading: HCC Student
Handbook, Class Schedule, Catalog
Houston Community College
Open-Admission, Public Institution offering:
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Workforce development and customized training
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University transfer and general education courses
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Adult literacy and developmental programs
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Personal enrichment opportunities
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Comprehensive student support services
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An environment conducive to learning
HCC Vision
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Houston Community College will be the
most relevant community college in the
country. We will be the opportunity
institution for every student we serve—
essential to our community’s success.
HCC Values
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Freedom – The essence of education is the cultivation of an
open environment that promotes a rigorous, untiring life-long
pursuit and expression of truth, and free exchange of ideas.
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Accountability – A responsible individual is committed to doing
one’s duty and taking the right actions.
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Community-Mindedness – The bonds of our community are
care, open communication, cooperation, and shared governance.
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Integrity – Personal and community well being demands a
commitment to honesty, mutual respect, fairness, and empathy in
all situations. It means doing the right thing at all times.
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Excellence – Our will and spirit is to achieve the best in
teaching, learning, community building, and stewardship.
Responsibilities as a
Public Servant
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Actions, whether professional, financial, or political,
must not conflict with HCC duties
Cannot accept favors such as gifts to influence
decisions
Faculty cannot sell materials to students if developed
for their classes
Fiscal prudence and accountability - taxpayer’s
dollars
Treat others with respect, dignity & appreciation
HCC Expects:
 Ethical behavior
 Performance excellence
 Adherence to policies and procedures
 Continuing professional growth and
development
 Commitment to HCC Mission, Values and
Student Success
 Diversity valued
HCC Facts
 Accredited through Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools
 Serves over 50,000 students at over 20
campus locations
 Offers Associate degrees in the Arts,
Sciences, General Studies & Applied
Sciences
 Average age of student:
27 years
Part-Time Status
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Part-time employees comprise approximately
two-thirds of HCC employees
Generally hired for specific time period to
perform a specific “assignment”
Considered temporary and “at will” – no
guarantee of continued work
Valuable member of the team!
Organizational Structure
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Nine-member Board of Trustees are elected and
serve staggered six-year terms, without pay
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Chancellor reports to Board of Directors;
responsible for operation of entire system
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Reporting to Chancellor –
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Presidents: Central College, Coleman College Northeast
College, Northwest College, Southeast College, and
Southwest College
Vice Chancellor- Division of Extended Learning, Deputy
Chancellor
Reporting to Deputy Chancellor  Vice-Chancellors: Instruction, Student Success, &
Information Technology
 Associate Vice Chancellor of Human Resources, Police
Chief, General Counsel
Student Services
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Financial Aid
 Academic and personal counseling through
Counseling Department
 Disability Support Services
 Note
takers, interpreters & adaptive equipment
 Student Job Placement
 Assists with employment; provides testing
 Child care assistance
 Tutoring
Student Services
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Become familiar with:
 College handbook
 College catalog
 Schedule
 Faculty handbook (if applicable)
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Information listed on HCC website –
www.hccs.edu
Safety at Work
 HCC Police – (713) 718-8888
 Police escorts available upon request
 Vehicle assistance provided
 Committed to a safe work environment
 Ask about hazardous materials standards
in your area
Safety Information
 On Faculty & Staff web page, under Finance &
Administration, click “Safety & Loss Control”
 Access to general safety information
 HCCS Safety Manual
 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) resources
 Links to general health, safety and emergency
preparedness information
 Weather information links
 College closing information
Drug & Alcohol Policy
 Drug-free institution
 No illicit drugs or alcohol on HCC property
or at HCC activities
 HCC Policy C: 4.7 (Policies located on
Faculty & Staff web page under Employee
Support)
Worker’s Compensation
 Covers
all employees while
working
 Notify supervisor if injured and
complete form
 Report within 24 hours
Our Commitment to You…
 HCC
is an equal opportunity employer
with a workplace free from sexual
harassment and other types of
discrimination.
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employee is valued for his or her
integrity, professionalism, competence
and ethics.
Pay Day
 Pay
periods: 1st to 15th and 16th to
end of month
 Pay dates: 15th and last working
day of month
 Exception: faculty paid semesterly four times during semester
Benefits Participation
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Effective 9/1/04, adjunct faculty meeting
eligibility criteria and having teaching duties
only may elect to participate in ERS Health,
Dental, Life, Disability, Flexible Spending and
Long-Term Care for themselves and dependents
even though not eligible for Teacher Retirement
System.
The entire cost of coverage is the adjunct
faculty member’s responsibility.
ERS Eligibility Criteria
Duties
Historical Teaching
Prospective
Must have
teaching
duties only
Must have taught at least
1 course each fall and
spring for the last three
Fiscal Years
Contracted/Scheduled
for at least 12 semester
hours in the current
Fiscal Year
FAQs
 What benefits am I eligible for?
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Not eligible for HCC benefits programs
 May be eligible for Employees Retirement System of Texas (ERS)
benefit participation
 Participation in TIAA-CREF required unless:
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Currently a contributing TRS member elsewhere
TRS or ORP retiree
 Am I eligible for Holiday pay?
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No. Part-time employees are not covered for any paid leave; paid
only for time worked
 When and where will I receive my pay?
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Choose direct deposit or Cash Pay
 All paperwork must be into HR and signed/processed
 If I get injured on the job, am I covered under
Worker’s Compensation?
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Yes, report any injury to supervisor immediately
E-Mail and @Your Service
You’ll be issued an HCC email account
upon hire. User name: first.last@hccs.edu
Initial password: birthday xx/xx/xxxx
 Check your personnel information, change
address, view pay information, register for
training through @Your Service. (HCC
home page>Faculty and Staff>Employee
Support>@Your Service.)
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FAQs
 What do I do if I can’t make it to work?
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If absent for any reason, notify department or site administrator
If faculty, a substitute must be arranged
 What if there is inclement weather?
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Report for duty unless campus closes; watch news reports for
official campus closings or check HCC web site
 How many hours per week can I work as a part time
employee or adjunct professor?
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Up to 19.5 hours per week or
Teach up to 9 credit hours per semester
If retired from HCC, consult on-line guidelines for work limitations.
 Can I join the Credit Union?
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Yes, Smart Financial Credit Union
 Can I participate in professional development
activities?
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Yes, HCC encourages professional growth for all employees;
check with your supervisor
Wrapping Up…
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Complete EEO/Sexual Harassment module within 30
days of hire
Complete Supervisor Checklist and meet your
assigned contact person or “buddy” within 30 days of
hire
Tour your campus:
 Bookstore
 Library
 Counseling and Student Services
 Site Administrator
 Financial Aid Office
 Registration Office
Welcome!
At HCC, we are all educators. Directly
or indirectly, what YOU do each day
influences the lives of our students.
What an opportunity to make a
difference! We’re glad you’re here!