2006-2007 Faculty Resource Guide

1.  Welcome
Message from the Vice President of Academic Affairs; Mission Statement

2. General Information
Academic Calendar; E-mail and Telephone Information; Parking

3. Teaching Information
Academic Support and Student Affairs; Academic Technology and Distance Education; Center for Academic Support and Advising; Course Syllabus; Henry Whittemore Library

4.  Academic Policies
Academic Honesty; Adding/Dropping a Course; Grading; Incomplete Grade, Warnings, Withdrawals

5.  Faculty Policies and Procedures
Faculty Workload; Faculty Evaluation; Reappointments; Evaluation Process; Promotion; Sabbaticals; Professional Development

6.  Student/College Services
Athletics; Campus Ministry; Career Services; Counseling Center; Dean's Emergency Loan; Dining Services; Disability Services; Health Services; Multicultural Affairs; Orientation and First-Year Programs; Public Safety and Police Services; Residence Life and Housing; Social Issues and Wellness; Student Involvement and Campus Events

7.  Human Resources
Health Care Benefits; Dental Plans; Basic Life Insurance; Optional Life Insurance; Long Term Disability; Employee Leave Benefits; State Retirement Plan; Medicare Tax; Tax Sheltered Annuities; Deferred Compensation Plan, Savings Bonds; Dependent Care Assistance Program and Health Care Spending Account; Direct Deposit; Tuition Remission; Commonwealth of Massachusetts Employees Charitable Campaign; Union Dues; Miscellaneous Benefits