adjunct faculty handbook academic year 2017-2018...classes resume april 2 summer iii honors week...
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Adjunct Faculty Handbook
Academic Year 2017-2018
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Table of Contents
General Information ..................................................................................................4
Welcome ....................................................................................................................5 The Mission of Kent State University .......................................................................5 University Calendar ...................................................................................................6
Administrative Information ........................................................................................7 Contract .....................................................................................................................8
Review and Acknowledge Assignment in Self-Service Banner ...............................8
Locating Your Pay Stub ..........................................................................................10
Part-time Faculty Salary Scale ................................................................................11 Student Retention ....................................................................................................12
Ordering Textbooks .................................................................................................14 Campus Floor Plans and Rooms with AV Equipment ............................................19 Logging into the Network .......................................................................................19
What is My Default Password and How Do I Change it? .......................................19 Email .......................................................................................................................20
KSU Helpdesk .........................................................................................................20 Required Office Hours ............................................................................................20 Dress Code ..............................................................................................................21
Faculty Class Absences/Sick Time .........................................................................21
Leave Reporting in Flashline ..................................................................................22 School Closing ........................................................................................................22 Mailboxes ................................................................................................................22
Tuition Benefits .......................................................................................................23 Other Various University Policies ...........................................................................23
Administrative Policy Regarding a Drug-Free Workplace .....................................23
Faculty Teaching Performance ................................................................................24 Do’s and Don’ts .......................................................................................................24
Who do I contact for…? ..........................................................................................25 Counseling Services .............................................................................................25 IT Issues ...............................................................................................................25
Learning Center- Tutoring ...................................................................................25 Maintenance .........................................................................................................25
Room Changes .....................................................................................................26 Security ................................................................................................................26 Testing Center ......................................................................................................26
Student and Course-Related Information ...............................................................27 Academic Presence Verification Roster ..................................................................28
Class Rosters ...........................................................................................................31 Final Exams .............................................................................................................31 Grades ......................................................................................................................32
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Testing Procedures for Online Classes and Make-Up Exams .................................34
Class Management ..................................................................................................35 Basic Pedagogy .......................................................................................................35
Student-Faculty Relations .......................................................................................36 Classroom Management System- Blackboard Learn ..............................................36 Plagiarism ................................................................................................................36 Course Syllabus .......................................................................................................37 Syllabus Checklist ...................................................................................................38
Sample syllabus on next page .................................................................................39 Safety and Security Guidelines ...............................................................................44 Student Evaluations (SSI) .......................................................................................44 Students with Disabilities ........................................................................................45 EARLY ALERT SYSTEM .....................................................................................46
Administrative Policy on Student Class Attendance and Class Absence ...............47 Class Meeting Times ...............................................................................................47
Fall 2017 Important Dates .......................................................................................48 Student Counseling Services ...................................................................................49
East Liverpool Campus ...........................................................................................50 Administrative and Support Staff ............................................................................51
EAST LIVERPOOL DEPARTMENTAL PHONE DIRECTORY ........................53 Equipment Reservation Procedures .........................................................................55 Bookstore .................................................................................................................55
Parking .....................................................................................................................55 The Paul Blair Memorial Library ............................................................................56
Salem Campus ........................................................................................................58 Administrative and Support Staff ............................................................................59
Full-Time Faculty ....................................................................................................60 Final Exam Classroom and/or Change Requests ....................................................62
Fall 2017 Final Exam Schedule KSU Salem ...........................................................63 Miscellaneous Information ......................................................................................64 Telephone in Part-Time Office ................................................................................64
KENT STATE SALEM TELEPHONE DIRECTORY .........................................65 ACADEMIC CENTER ...........................................................................................67
Web Links ...............................................................................................................68 Faculty Support .......................................................................................................69 Appendices ..............................................................................................................69 Learning Center Faculty Referral Form ................................................................... A Make-Up Exam Routing Form ................................................................................. B
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Columbiana County
Campuses
General Information
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Kent State University
Columbiana County Campuses
Adjunct Faculty Handbook
Welcome
Welcome to the Kent State University Columbiana County Campuses. Both the East Liverpool
and Salem locations are committed to providing an excellent learning environment that will
prepare our students intellectually and professionally for real world careers and/or continued
education. Having a major influence on the success of the students, the faculty’s role in
achieving these goals cannot be understated. We are confident in the knowledge, skills, and
abilities of our faculty and value the commitment they possess in making the educational
experience at the Kent State University Columbiana County Campuses both successful and
exciting.
The Mission of Kent State University
The mission of Kent State University is to discover, create, apply and share knowledge, as well
as to foster ethical and humanitarian values in the service of Ohio and the global community. As
an eight-campus educational system, Kent State offers a broad array of academic programs to
engage students in diverse learning environments that educate them to think critically and to
expand their intellectual horizons while attaining the knowledge and skills necessary for
responsible citizenship and productive careers.
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Kent State University University Calendar
2017-2018 Official
Notes Key 1 State or federal-designated holiday 2 Thanksgiving: No classes Wednesday - Friday; offices closed Thursday and Friday 3 Columbus Day, the second Monday in October, is a movable holiday, observed the day after
Thanksgiving 4 Kent State may operate on a holiday schedule during the last part of December. When that occurs,
information will be communicated to faculty and staff by the Division of Human Resources. 5 Presidents Day, the third Monday in February, is a movable holiday, observed contiguous with
Christmas Day 6 Spring Recess: no classes, offices open
Fall Semester Summer
Intersession
Adjunct Faculty Orientation
at Salem Aug 16
Classes Begin
May 21
EL Part-Time Faculty “In-Service” E. L. Aug 16
Univ. Convocation-(Columbiana
County) Aug 22
at Salem
Memorial Day1 May 28
Classes Begin Aug 28 Classes End June 8
Labor Day 1 (No Classes) Sept 4
Veterans Day 1 (No Classes) Nov 10
Thanksgiving Recess2 Nov 22 - Nov 26 Summer I
Columbus Day Observance3 Nov 24 Classes Begin June 11
Classes End Dec 10 Independence Day1 July 4
Final Examinations Dec 11 - 17 Classes End July 14
Holiday Closing4 TBA
Presidents Day Observance5 Dec 26
Christmas Day1 Dec 25 Summer II
New Year’s Day1 Jan 1 Classes Begin June 11
Spring Semester Independence Day1 July 4
Classes Begin Jan 16 Classes End Aug 4
Martin Luther King Jr. Day1 Jan 15
Spring Recess6 Mar 26 - April 1
Classes Resume April 2 Summer III
Honors Week April 8- 14 Classes Begin July 16
Classes End May 6 Classes End Aug 18
Final Examinations May 7 - 13
Regional Campuses Commencement May 11
Kent Campus Commencement May 11 - 12
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Administrative
Information
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Contract
In order to receive your electronic deposit on time, you must follow the steps below.
Review and Acknowledge Assignment in Self-Service Banner
You will receive an email at your kent.edu account. The subject line in the email will read “PT
Faculty assignment is awaiting your acknowledgement”. Written step-by-step instructions are
provided in the email. Below are the steps with screen shots of each action.
• Sign into FlashLine
• Select the Employee
• Select Resources
• Select My Earnings and
Benefit Elections
• Select Employee Main
Menu
• Select Faculty Load and
Compensation
• Select Compensation and
Acknowledgement
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• Select a Term from the
Drop-Down List
• Click Go
• Check the Faculty
Acknowledgment Checkbox
• Select Acknowledge
Selected Positions
Once you have acknowledged your assignment, you will receive an email at your kent.edu
account. The subject line in the email will read “Your PT faculty assignment detail”. This
email will provide specific information relating to your course assignment. For example: term,
campus, course/section number, day/time of the course, room and building, and the total
compensation.
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Optional
• To view or enter a Contract Note select the
icon
• Enter a comment in the
Comment field o
Select Save
Comment
Revised – July 2016
Locating Your Pay Stub
1. Login into FlashLine
2. Select Employee on the left
3. Under Resources – click on My Earnings and Benefits Elections
5. Click on the View Pay Stub that you need on the main page
6. The pay stub is what appears
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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY -- REGIONAL CAMPUSES
Part-time Faculty Salary Scale
EFFECTIVE FALL 2017
A B
Adjunct Faculty
Pay Scale Effective Fall 2017 0-47.99 semester hours
experience
48+ semester hours
experience
Adjunct I Bachelor $631 $741
Adjunct II Master, ABD, C.P.A., D.C., D.D.S., M.A., M.M., O.D., P.E.
$775 $881
Adjunct III Ph.D., Ed.D., D.O, D.P.M.
D.V.M, M.D., M.F.A., J.D. M.L.I.S.
$918 $1,032
Adjunct IV Graduate level courses
$1,061 $1,156
Instructor Assistant Associate Full
Adjunct V
$1,310 $1,695 $2,061 $2,493
Notes:
o Semester hour experience counted from Fall 1996 for undergraduate faculty, from Fall 1999 for
graduate faculty.
o Semester hour experience pertains only to Kent Regional Campus assignments.
o Semester hour experience is based on load hours taught. o Movement on the scale possible only
for change in credential or longevity. o Faculty are to be moved on the scale once a year, at the
end of Spring semester. o All changes in faculty status on the scale are effective Summer
semester.
o Effective Fall 2012, Kent State University faculty retirees will be paid at the “B” column of the
level determined by their terminal degree.
Part-Time Faculty Salary Scale Exceptions
• Adjunct Faculty – No Degree – No Experience $592 (Adjunct 0)
(For individuals training in a Hospital Training System) Issued October 1997 by the Office of the Vice Provost for Regional Campuses Revised
Jan. 1998, Aug. 1998, May 1999, Aug. 1999, Aug. 2000, Nov. 2000, Actions by the Office of the Executive Dean for Regional Campuses Salary Revisions: Sept. 2002, May 2003, Aug. 2004, Aug. 2006, May 2007, August 2010, July 2011, August 2012, August 2013 Other Revisions: May 2002, Jan. 2005, Aug. 2008 Actions by the Office of the VP for Kent State System Integration
Salary Revision: August 2017
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Student Retention
Our big focus for the year is on student retention. There are a number of programs that are
implemented to support student retention. Below is a list of the various activities that we have
available to support our students. We are encouraging you to support our students through the
various programs through referrals, and encouragement.
Program Description Date Implementation
Verification
Roster
The verification of
rosters is required by
the Department of
Higher Education for
student enrollment
numbers.
Start
9/11
Impacts financial aid for students; awards can
be revoked based on submission. Also, the
university can be fined for noncompliance if
reports are not completed within a specific time
frame.
Test Early
Test Often
Research shows that
students that are tested
early and often remain
in school at a higher
rate than students who
are tested three or less
times in a semester.
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and
beyond
Start of the semester. Are you quizzing, testing
and providing feedback to your students on a
regular basis? Are you returning graded work
within 24 hours of submission?
Check your
Grades
Encourage your
student to check their
grades in all their
classes on a regular
basis. Students should
be fairly certain what
their grade is at any
given time with the
semester.
8/28/17 After your first graded assignment is posted,
you should encourage your students to check
their grades. This feedback not only helps the
student but will alert you when some type of
intervention may be necessary.
Learning
Center
The Learning Center is
set up to support
students in a number of
different disciplines.
Referrals to the center
can help with tracking
the student. The center
can help students
through tutoring.
8/28/17 Contact the center staff and let them know about
your struggling students. If you have specific
concerns, contact the center directly. You can
also refer students on an individual basis.
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Power Hour
Faculty donate an hour
of their time in the
library or lab area to
tutor any students
coming in for help.
Often groups of
students come in with a
focus on one class.
You may be helping
student with a different
discipline.
8/28/17 Start of the semester. Setup so faculty are in an
open area like the library to conduct their office
hour. Creating visibility for students to come up
and ask for assistance. Faculty can also
encourage their students to come to the Power
Hour for additional help.
Midterm
Grades
Research shows that
students often decide if
they will continue on
with their education by
midterm grades of the
first semester of their
freshman year.
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available
for
students
to see
Post your midterm grades early and change that
grade until the deadline for posting midterm
grades ends. Also encourage the students to
check their grades during this time.
Counseling
Services provided by
the campus to assist
students that are having
personal struggles with
classes or life.
8/28/17 Students should make an appointment through
the website established by our counselor.
Academic
Survival Kit
Branding of three
student retention
efforts listed in one
location: Power Hour,
Office Hours and
Learning Center.
8/28/17 The flyers can be given out to students in class
as an information piece. This is another way to
communicate support to our students.
Office
Hours
Faculty office time to
be available to address
student’s needs or
questions.
8/28/17 Faculty post on their syllabus and announce in
class when they are available to support student
questions and problems.
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Ordering Textbooks
To order books from Faculty Enlight:
You can go directly to www.facultyenlight.com, which will take you directly to the web page.
You can get there by visiting
http://kent.bncollege.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/BNCBHomePage?storeId=87857&catalogI
d=10001&langId=-1 . In the upper right hand side of the web page on the top black bar you will
see “Faculty Resources”
From there you can sign in or you can create your account.
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TO CREATE AN ACCOUNT: If you need to create an account you click on the “Create Account” link. You will be taken to a
web page where you will need to fill out your information.
You can use your email address as your username to make it easy to remember. If you need any
assistance with this portion, I will be happy to set this up for you. Next to the big red arrow it a
very IMPORTANT step. Faculty Enlight will default to the Kent & Geauga campus. You will
need to click on “This is not my school.” From there you will be able to add all of the Kent
campus locations where you teach.
You will be able to add as many campuses as you need. This is important because if an order is
placed for multiple campuses, but only one campus is set up for your profile, only that bookstore
will get your order. If you have multiple campuses set up in your profile, your adoptions will go
to the appropriate bookstore.
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You will be able to select your primary school affiliation. If you don’t select one, your primary
school will default to the first one listed.
TO SUBMIT AN ADOPTION: Click “Adopt” if you know what books you will be using. If you have placed an order previously
through Faculty Enlight you will be asked if you would like to readopt the titles that you
previously used.
If you don’t see the course that you are teaching you will be able to add it. Just enter the course
information under the “add” button.
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From this page you can see how much the text will cost sold as “new” and “used,” and you will
also be able to see the prices for rental new and used if the title is available for rental. You will
also be able to select whether the text is “required” or “recommended.”
Keep in mind that College Credit Plus students and students that receive financial aid are only
able to purchase required materials. If you have any supplies or texts that will be important for
the class, please list them as required.
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You can add notes such as “any edition” or “students need to go to class first before purchasing
book,” etc. You then will hit “Submit Order.”
Once completed you will receive an email with your adoption confirmation.
If you have any questions, or need assistance with using the Faculty Enlight website please feel
free to contact Debbie Mahon at the bookstore.
Debbie Mahon [email protected] [email protected] phone: 330-337-4261 bookstore: 330-337-4216
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Campus Floor Plans and Rooms with AV Equipment
For East Liverpool, Salem and City Center campuses
http://libguides.col.kent.edu/storage/equipment
Columbiana County Computer Services
Clayton Gellatly, Columbiana County Campus Network Systems Manager
74217 (on Campus) or 330-337-4217 (off Campus)
Jordan Steele, IT User Support Analyst, East Liverpool
77441 (on Campus) or 330-382-7441 (off Campus)
Moneeka Pelley, Computer Lab Assistant, East Liverpool
77477 (on Campus) or 330-382-7477 (off Campus)
Brian Hall, IT User Support Analyst, Salem
74252 (on Campus) or 330-337-4252 (off Campus)
Don Knopp, Computer Lab Assistant, Salem 330-332-0361
Logging into the Network
In order to log onto Kent State University computers, you first need to have changed your
password and answered your security questions in FlashLine. Please see someone in the
Computer Department or Campus Library for assistance.
What is My Default Password and How Do I Change it?
If you are a new student, faculty or staff member trying to log into FlashLine for the first time,
you must include this one-time setup to receive access to campus resources, such as the
FlashZone wireless network and VPN. You will need to use your FlashLine user name and the
default password. Your FlashLine user name is everything before the "@" symbol in your
Kent State email address which is on your acceptance or hire letter. For example, if your
Kent State email address is [email protected], then your FlashLine user name would be jdoe1.
The formula for the default password is mmmyyxxxxx (all lower case), where:
mmm = first three letters of the birth month
yy = last two digits of the birth year
xxxxx = last five digits of your Kent State ID Number
If you need assistance with logging in and/or locating your Kent State ID Number, go to:
http://support.kent.edu/password
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How many characters should my NEW password include? It is required that your NEW Kent State's FlashLine password be made up of at least eight
(8) characters. You must use a combination of letters and numbers. (NOTE: The system is case
sensitive, so if you include a mixture of upper-case and/or lower-case letters when you create
your new password, you will need to enter it the same way each time you log into Kent State
FlashLine.
When you are done using the network, click the Start button located in the lower left corner of
the screen and then click Log Off. It is IMPORTANT to shut down the computer to completely
sever your connection to the network and secure your account.
Getting Started
1. Log onto FlashLine at http://flashline.kent.edu.
2. Click on the email envelope icon.
3. Click the Compose Mail link on any Gmail (Google Mail) screen (under the Gmail
logo).
4. Enter your recipient's email address in the 'To:' field.
5. Enter a subject for your message in the 'Subject:' field.
6. Write your message! Just click in the large field and type away.
7. When you're done composing, click the Send button (located just above the 'To:' field).
You'll see a confirmation at the top of the window that your message was sent.
For more information on using Google Mail visit: http://mail.google.com/support/
KSU Helpdesk
If any problems occur with user names, passwords, access to FlashLine, or any other technical
problems, Kent State Helpdesk can assist with these difficulties. The contact information for
KSU Helpdesk is 330-672-4357(HELP), on the web at http://helpdesk.kent.edu.Computers for
Adjunct Faculty Use
East Liverpool Campus: Salem Campus:
2nd floor faculty suite/Purinton Hall Part-time Faculty Office #104H
Blair Memorial Library (equipped with five computers
3rd floor loft/ Purinton Hall and one phone)
4th floor faculty suite/Mary Patterson Building City Center Faculty Office #200
Required Office Hours
Although full-time faculty are required to post five office hours per week, that time requirement
does not apply to adjunct faculty. The only requirement for adjunct faculty is that office hours be
posted and it is recommended that availability to students be before and after class for individual
consultation. Office hours, as well as meeting location, should be posted on the course syllabus.
East Liverpool: Faculty Information sheets will be in your mailboxes and must be completed
during the first week of class. This form contains contact information, office hours, and
emergency contact information. Please return this form to the Assistant Dean’s Office.
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Salem: You will receive an email from secretary Linda Tusin which will contain one form for
your parking permit and one form for your emergency contact information. Both forms must be
returned electronically to receive your parking permit.
Dress Code
Instructors are a reflection of the University and as such should dress in a professional manner,
reflective of the discipline in which they teach. Instructors should be well-groomed, and clothing
should be clean and pressed. Although not an all-inclusive list, a few examples of unacceptable
dress are:
Clothing that is overly tight
Low cut tops that reveal cleavage, have an open back, or shirts that expose your midriff
Pants that reveal your underwear
T-shirts with inappropriate or offensive logos, words, or images
Torn clothing
Shorts
Flip flops (i.e., casual beachwear)
Faculty Class Absences/Sick Time
Faculty members are expected to attend scheduled classes. However, if a faculty member is
unable to attend a specific class, due to reasons of illness or emergency, they MUST notify the
below listed individuals at your campus:
East Liverpool Campus Salem Campus Kris Balsley-Watson Linda Tusin
Office of the Dean Secretary
330-382-7416 330-337-4210
If the above secretary at your campus cannot be reached by phone, DO NOT LEAVE A
VOICEMAIL MESSAGE, please press “0” and inform the Receptionist.
A part-time faculty member earns sick leave each month based upon the percentage of full-time
hours assigned to the position (full load = 15 hours and receives five sick hours twice per
month). No vacation hours accrue for part-time faculty positions. You must complete a “Request
for Leave of Absence” thru FlashLine as soon as possible. The time reported for part-time
faculty would equate to exact class time missed.
If you anticipate being away from the scheduled class or classes for reasons such as attending a
professional meeting, you must submit a request to the campus Assistant Dean at least one week
in advance. Please be sure to indicate the proposed absence date, the reason for the absence and
what arrangements you plan to make for covering your classes.
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Leave Reporting in Flashline
To report vacation, sick, and personal time, please remember to:
Login to FlashLine.
Click Employee and then Dashboard.
Under Leave Reporting, select reporting period during which time absence(s) occurred.
(Select More for additional reporting periods.) Locate the day(s) for which you will enter
leave.
Click the Enter Hours link for the type of leave you are reporting (vacation, sick leave,
personal leave) under the day(s) which your leave occurred or will occur. (The Next
button will reveal additional dates.) When you click the Enter Hours link, the Hours
field and Save button will appear.
Click in the Hours field and then insert the number of leave hours in the box. Click Save
after every Hours entry. For fulltime faculty, generally it is 8 hours for a day’s absence
and 4 hours for any partial absence. For adjunct faculty, record the hours of the missed
class session(s).
When you are certain that your recorded hours are correct, click Submit for Approval. A
verification message will appear, indicating your submission has been forwarded for
approval.
The final step needed to complete the reporting of leave is to Certify & Submit the
Report. You will be asked to enter your FlashLine password to certify your leave report.
Click Submit to submit the report for approval.
For additional information on reporting leave, please refer to Banner Time Reporting Tips:
Video Tutorials.
School Closing
School closing due to inclement weather conditions or emergency situations is rare, but will be
announced on local radio/TV stations. Please note when canceling classes due to inclement
weather conditions or emergency situations, the following applies:
“Morning” cancellations refer to classes that end at noon.
“Afternoon” cancellations refer to classes that end at 5:00 p.m.
“Evening” cancellations refer to classes that begin at 5:00 p.m. or later.
Mailboxes
A mailbox is assigned to all full-time and part-time faculty. All faculty are expected to check
their mailboxes on a regular basis.
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Tuition Benefits
Tuition benefits are available to part-time faculty for a maximum of four credit hours, with
verification of eligibility made by the Office of the Vice President for Academic and Student
Affairs. Part-time faculty are eligible to use the four-hour waiver during the semester the
member teaches or the following semester, with summer terms taken at the option of the part-
time employee. There will be no carry-over of partially used tuition waivers or accumulation of
credit hours from one period to another (University Policy Register, 6-09.1).
Tuition fee-waiver forms are available through FlashLine. Once part-time faculty have
completed one semester at Kent State, they become eligible.
Other Various University Policies
Information on various University policies can be found by accessing the Policy Register, either
through the University’s website or FlashLine. The Policy Register contains very useful
information on a large variety of topics including, grade changes, class attendance, assisting
students with disabilities, withdrawals, etc. To access the Policy Register from the Kent Home
Page, type “Policy Register” into the A-Z Index search box. To access the Policy Register from
FlashLine, look under the Employee, then Resources.
Administrative Policy Regarding a Drug-Free Workplace
1) The university is committed to maintaining a workplace free of illegal drugs.
Recognizing that illegal drug use poses health and safety hazards to employees and to the
community at large, the university prohibits the possession or use of illegal drugs on all
university property and at other locations where employees are conducting university
business.
2) Employees manufacturing, distributing, dispensing, possessing or using illegal drugs on
university property and at other locations during the conduct of university business are
subject to dismissal.
3) The university will establish and maintain a drug-free awareness program including the
following topics of concerns:
a) Health and safety concerns from drug abuse.
b) University policy regarding illegal drug use.
c) Availability of approved drug counseling and rehabilitation services.
d) Penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug-free violations.
4) In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, employees engaged in work
under a federal grant or contract may be subject to additional requirements to ensure a
drug-free workplace.
5) In accordance with federal regulations, the violation of this policy could result in
suspension, termination or debarment of the individual or the institution from federal
grants and/or contracts. Effective: February 17, 1989
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Faculty Teaching Performance
Classroom observation will be conducted during the academic year either fall or spring semester
or both. These evaluations will be conducted by the Assistant Dean, or an appropriate
representative, and/or the subject coordinator for the campus. Faculty members should expect to
receive written documentation of the classroom assessment.
The Faculty Senate has endorsed the Report on Faculty Teaching Performance (Spring 1986),
and has recommended that this material be included in the Faculty Handbook.
Do’s and Don’ts
Do cross check your rosters frequently with the attendance in the class. Stabilized rosters
are available after the second week.
Do not allow a student who is not on your roster to continue to attend class. Use the SF
(Stopped Attending) and NF grade (Never Attended) as needed. If the time frame is
appropriate you should also submit an Early Alert for those students you report as SF/NF.
Do use the Early Alert system for students who need to be contacted by our Academic
Services office for possible intervention due to lack of attendance, need for tutoring, etc.
Use the Early Alert in conjunction with, but not in place of, SF and NF grading.
Do report midterm grades for freshmen by the Tuesday of the eighth week of class. We
will send you an email reminder around the time when this should occur.
Do be prepared to report a student’s last date of attendance to the Registrar’s Office if
asked, even if you do not use this information in your grading policy. Some funding
agencies require the last date of attendance for a student if their attendance is sporadic or
has stopped and you will be expected to provide it.
Do check your Kent email frequently. Students and administration will use this email to
contact you.
Do submit sick leave (if applicable) as soon as possible.
Do complete and submit faculty information form to the Assistant Dean.
Do submit an electronic copy of your syllabus for each course you teach to the
Assistant Dean’s Office via email ([email protected]) in East Liverpool and
[email protected] in Salem.
Do contact your Program Director, lead faculty member, or the Assistant Dean if you have
any questions or concerns.
Do complete an Academic Presence Verification Roster for all students as soon as possible
once the course begins, but no later than the end of the fourth week.
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Who do I contact for…?
Counseling Services
For faculty to contact counseling services email at [email protected].
Please know that you are welcome to use counseling services for the purpose of
consulting related to a student concern or to schedule counseling and wellness services
for a classroom activity.
The website email is long. Please let the students know they can go to the Columbiana
Campus website, click on Campus Life and select Counseling and Wellness Services.
IT Issues
Clayton Gellatly, Campus Network Systems Manager: 330-337-4217
Jordan Steele, IT User Support Analyst, East Liverpool: 330-382-7441
Moneeka Pelley, IT User Support Associate, East Liverpool: 330-382-7477
Brian Hall, IT User Support Analyst, Salem: 330-337-4252
Don Knopp, Computer Lab Assistant, Salem and City Center: 330-332-0361
o For Don Knopp (evenings), call Terry O’Donnell at 234-855-4240 and he will
locate Don.
Learning Center- Tutoring
James Winter, Salem: 330-337-4254 [email protected]
Wendy Adkins, East Liverpool: 330-382-7421 [email protected]
Any further questions, please call the receptionist at 330-385-3805 for East Liverpool or 330-
332-0361 for Salem.
Maintenance
East Liverpool
Jeff Christopher, Sr. Facility Manager 330-337-4121, Cell: 330-853-8835
Ralph Maze, Maintenance Supervisor, East Liverpool, Cell: 330-843-7458
Nate Adkins, Cell: 330-347-4084
Salem and City Center:
Jeff Christopher, Sr. Facility Manager 330-337-4121, Cell: 330-853-8835
John Stainer, building and grounds supervisor, Salem 330-337-4219
Maintenance at Salem 330-337-4219
Greg Bork, Maintenance at City Center, 330-337-4249
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Room Changes
Brenda Shank, Salem: 330-337-4294
Debbie Riggs, East Liverpool: 330-382-7425
Security
East Liverpool
Pat Kelton: 330-382-7480
St. Moritz Security at East Liverpool: 234-564-7254
Police, East Liverpool: 330-385-1234
Fire, East Liverpool: 330-385-1111
Salem
Terry O’Donnell, Salem Campus Security Officer, Cell: 234-855-4240, Email:
Security: 74111 from Kent phone or 330-337-4111 from other phone
Police, Salem: 330-337-7811
Police, Perry Township: 330-332-1000
Fire, Salem: 330-337-6183
Testing Center
Lisa Curran, Salem 330-337-4190 [email protected]
Sarah Motts, Salem 330-337-4202 [email protected]
Mary Schonhut, East Liverpool 330-382-7406 [email protected]. Contact two or three
days in advance for an appointment.
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Student and Course-
Related Information
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Academic Presence Verification Roster
One of the federal rules that governs the eligibility of students to receive federal financial aid -
as well as the eligibility of an institution to award and accept that aid - is that we must verify
that students begin attendance in each course for which they are registered. Faculty will be
required to indicate whether students have been "academically present" in their class at least
once to retain their eligibility for federal financial aid by using the Academic Presence
Verification Roster (APV).
"Academically present" means that the student has either attended the class or has participated
in some form of academic activity at least once. For example, the student may have submitted
an assignment, posted in an online chat about a class topic, physically attended the class,
emailed questions about the academic subject matter to the instructor, or participated in any
academically related activity.
To be clear, you are not required to keep attendance records throughout the semester. You only
need to verify that the student has been academically present at least once in your class.
WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR COMPLETING THE APV?
Only the primary instructor of the course section is able to update the APV. Other listed
instructors including teaching assistants, graduate assistants, and others will have view-only
access to the APV.
WHERE IS THE APV LOCATED?
From within FlashLine, the APV can be found in the Grading Resources section of the Faculty
Dashboard. The APV can also be found in FlashFAST for Faculty > Faculty Services > Faculty
Menus.
WHEN MUST THE APV BE COMPLETED?
The APV must be completed as soon as possible once the course begins, but no later than the
end of the fourth week of a standard semester (prorated for flexibly scheduled courses) so the
Office of Student Financial Aid and The Office of the Bursar can determine financial aid
eligibility and appropriate tuition assessment. To determine the exact due date, please check
the APV for that course section. The Office of the University Registrar will send email
reminders to complete the APV.
HOW SHOULD THE APV BE COMPLETED?
Instructors must select at least one verification method. The method describes the academically
related activity that was used to determine a student's presence. The selected verification
methods apply to all students. If the academically related activity used is not listed, enter the
method describing the activity in the textbox in the verification section.
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For each student listed the instructor must indicate an Academic Presence of Not Started or
Started. Comments may be entered for each student if necessary. All students are defaulted to
an Academic Presence of "Not Reported." The roster is not complete, until there are 0 students
marked as "Not Reported."
"Started" should be selected when a student has participated in at least one
academically related activity.
"Not Started" should be selected when a student has not participated in at least one
academically related activity. "Not Started" will automatically assign the administrative
mark of NF (Never Attended-Fail) to the student and update the final and midterm
grades. Blackboard access is also removed with the assignment of a “Not Started”
status.
If the student has stopped attending the course, the APV Status should remain as
"Started" and the administrative mark of SF (Stopped Attending-Fail) as well as the
Last Attend Date must be entered on the Final/Midterm Grade Roster.
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If there are more than 50 students on your roster use the record set button to move between
groups. Be sure to submit changes frequently.
HOW DO I REMOVE THE NF
The NF (Never Attended-Fail) administrative mark can only be entered via the Academic
Presence Verification Roster by marking a student as "Not Started”. To remove the NF, the
primary instructor must mark the student as “Not Reported” or “Started” on the APV, as
appropriate. This will remove the NF grade from the final grade roster (midterm grade roster
where appropriate). Access to Blackboard will be restored. The instructor may need to sync
their course using the Blackboard Learn Sync tool in FlashLine (Faculty & Advisors –
Resources – Blackboard Learn).
HOW DO THE APV STATUSES AFFECT BLACKBOARD
"Started": Blackboard access retained or restored
"Not Started": removes a student’s Blackboard access
"Not Reported": Blackboard access retained or restored
The instructor may need to sync their course using the Blackboard Learn Sync tool in
FlashLine (Faculty & Advisors – Resources – Blackboard Learn).
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WHAT IF A STUDENT HAS DROPPED OR WITHDRAWN FROM MY COURSE The Registration Status shows each student's current state in the course. The APV does
contain students who have subsequently dropped or withdrawn as of the first day of the class.
All students on the roster must be updated to either "Started" or "Not Started" regardless of
their registration status.
WHEN IS THE APV COMPLETE
After submitting the APV, its completion can be verified by reviewing the Roster
Summary. Once complete, the "Students Marked as Not Reported" will be 0. There will be a
green checkmark displayed to confirm completion.
WHERE CAN MORE INFORMATION BE FOUND?
Full instructions on how this will work are located on the Registrar's website. If you have
additional questions regarding the APV please email [email protected].
Class Rosters
Class Rosters are obtained thru FlashLine. Students attending class, but not on the roster and/or
students on the roster but not attending class need to be reported to the student services office.
Please continue to periodically check your rosters throughout the semester.
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Final Exams
By university policy, all courses offered for credit require a substantial final examination
(University Policy Register 3-01.4 http://www.kent.edu/policyreg/administrative-policy-
and-procedures-regarding-final-examinations). This means that your class must meet
during final exam week, and either a formal examination or an “equivalent appropriate
activity used in evaluation student performance” must occur. Faculty may not give final
exams early. Exceptions to this would be to an individual student who has a legitimate reason
for needing to take an exam early, and has prior permission from the instructor.
The final exam for each semester will be posted on the Columbiana Campuses website. Final
exams need to be held at the time specific and in the room assigned. Any changes to the final
exam schedule must be approved by the Assistant Dean in advance.
Grades
Midterm Evaluation
A midterm evaluation grade is completed between the fourth and seventh week for all students
in lower-division undergraduate courses (levels 00000, 10000, 20000). Midterm evaluation
grades are not given for summer or flexible-scheduled courses due to the short duration of
these offerings. Midterm results are available to academic advisors and college/school/campus
deans for the purpose of intervening when achievement is considered unsatisfactory according
to program or university requirements. Students will be able to view their midterm grades in
FlashLine for the fall or spring semester in progress. Midterm grades are not included as part of
the students’ academic transcript.
Final Grades
Final grading begins on Friday of the last week of classes and ends on Tuesday of the week
following exams. Please begin grading in a timely manner so that all grades are submitted prior
to the deadline. If a student requests an incomplete grade for extenuating circumstances, YOU
MUST complete the online form on FlashLine.
Plus/Minus Grades
Kent State University allows for plus (+) and (-) grades along with the standard letter grades of
A, B, C, D and F. The plus/minus grading option is determined by the individual faculty
member unless specified by one’s department/college, so please consult the department
coordinator or full time faculty to see if plus/minus grades are applicable. If you have any
questions, please contact the Assistant Dean’s Office. The following is the grading scale
designation: A 4.0 C 2.0
A- 3.7 C- 1.7
B+ 3.3 D+ 1.3
B 3.0 D 1.0
B- 2.7 F 0.0
C+ 2.3
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I –
Incomplete
Must be initiated by student. This designation is assigned to students who
are unable to complete the last three weeks of a semester because of
factors beyond their control (e.g. illness). It should be given only to
students who are doing passing work. The incomplete may only be
issued after a written agreement has been signed by the instructor, the
student, and the Campus Dean. This agreement is submitted with the
final grades. Default grade must be given.
W –
Withdrawn
This letter is used to designate official withdrawal from a specific class
or the university. Official Withdrawn record will show on the official
class roster and no student should be considered withdrawn unless such
verification has been made. Instructors cannot assign “W” grades.
NF –
Never
Attended
This designation is used to denote a student who never appeared nor
attended the class for which he/she registered. An automatic grade of “F”
will be given. A grade of NF should be given early in the semester, as
soon as a faculty member is able to determine non-attendance. A grade
of NF can later be changed should the student begin attending.
SF –
Stopped
Attending
This grade is given if a student stopped attending during the semester.
The faculty member is responsible for documenting the last date of
attendance for the student receiving this grade. A grade of SF can later be
changed should the student return to class.
NF/SF Importance
Students who have never attended a class or who have stopped attending class (and will
potentially receive a grade of NF or SF) should have these grades posted in Faculty & Advisor/
Dashboard as early in the semester as possible. A grade of NF should be given as soon as the
faculty member is able to determine no attendance. This action will prompt an early
intervention program where Student Services contacts the student(s).This is required by
Federal Law for student aid purposes.
Grade Change
In the event it becomes necessary to change a student’s grade after a given semester, grade
changes are completed in Faculty & Advisor/ Dashboard and click Change Grade
Workflow in the bottom right. An online form will need to be completed including a detailed
explanation for the grade change. Instructors will be required to submit an online Grade
Change for each student in need of an adjusted grade.
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Testing Procedures for Online Classes and Make-Up Exams
Proctoring services are provided for students with disabilities, students who take online classes,
and those who need make-up examinations if the instructor is unable to proctor the individual
test.
East Liverpool
The usual hours for testing appointments are Monday thru Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and
Friday 9:00 a.m. to 10 a.m. The last testing of the day to finish at 5:00 p.m., Monday through
Thursday. Exceptions to appointment times/days are made for students with special
circumstances, however, there is no testing on Saturdays or after 5:00 p.m.
Please advise students to schedule their tests at least three days to one week in advance.
It is the responsibility of the student to contact Mary Schonhut at [email protected] to make
an appointment for the test. The student will then inform the instructor so that he/she can email
the password for the test, or the test itself, if it is in paper and pencil format.
The instructor can email the test proctor, Mary ([email protected]), with special
instructions, passwords, or copies of the test. Test can also be placed in Deborah’s mailbox; it
is best to place the test in a brown envelope with instructions included. Completed tests will be
placed in the instructor’s mailbox, or can be scanned/faxed, if requested.
A small testing room, suitable for one person is available to students, as well as a small lab.
Although it is usually reasonably quiet on the first floor, there is not guarantee that a student
can test in a private room or that the hallways will be completely quiet. Priority for the
individual testing room is given to students who have a disability. Every effort is made to
provide quiet spaces for testing, and to give the student a time that is convenient for them.
If instructors are allowing Proctor U, please inform the students of the procedures for the
Proctor U service, as students often do not understand what Proctor U is all about.
Salem
Academic Center testing hours are Monday and Thursday 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and Tuesday
and Wednesday 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. with no testing on Friday. All testing must begin by
4:00 p.m. The Testing Center is closed final exam week with the exception of Distance
Learning exams and students with disability accommodations. The make-up exam routing form
can be found in the appendices of this handbook.
For special testing arrangements, please contact Sarah Motts at 330-337-4202 or
[email protected] as soon as possible.
For any additional Testing Center questions, please contact Lisa Curran at 330-337-4190 or
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Class Management
The following items are seen as minimal expectations of any college instructor. For the most
part they involve actions and procedures easily undertaken and readily assessable.
Regular and reasonable office hours consistent with departmental policy and the needs
of the students.
Provision of syllabus, including, but not limited, to the following:
o Course objectives and expectations;
o A general calendar indicating the substance and sequence of the courses and
important dates and deadlines; and
o A clear statement of grading policy and grade weighing.
Punctuality in starting/ending classes.
Reasonable notification of and provision for faculty absence.
Adequate notification of assignments, examinations, changes in syllabus.
Provision of reasonable make-up procedures for legitimately missed exams or other
graded work.
Evaluation of work with adequate and constructive comments written on the student’s
papers or orally to the whole class as is appropriate to the character of the test or
assignment.
Evaluation of work within a reasonable time frame that allows the student to benefit
from the instructor’s comments prior to the next assignment.
Basic Pedagogy
While the intellectual and judgmental skills essential for acceptable teaching are more open to
interpretation than class management techniques, the following items are presented as
constructive suggestions for the improvement of teaching on our campuses:
Content, assignments, and approach reasonable to the level, aims, and nature of the
course.
Concern for appropriate teaching technique.
Effective use of class time.
Adequate class and course preparation.
Testing and grading practices that relate directly to course content and assignments.
Communication skills appropriate to the level of students and subject matter in the
course.
Knowledge, ability and currency regarding subject matter. **
** It is the responsibility of faculty members to remain current in the material covered in their own courses and to be
knowledgeable about developments in their disciplines, especially as regards changes in cognate courses within the department
or school curriculum. The administration shares this responsibility, first in providing time and encouragement for professional
development, and second, in responsibly managing class assignments appropriate to the knowledge and background of the
individual faculty member.
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Student-Faculty Relations
Interpersonal relations inevitably are difficult to prescribe and evaluate and yet they set the
tone and environment for the learning experience. In this regard, the Faculty Senate Committee
views the following as essential:
Courtesy/civility/respect.
Establishing a climate wherein questions, relevant comments, and intellectual
interaction are encouraged.
Nondiscriminatory treatments of students based on their personal or social
backgrounds, preferences, or characteristics.
The faculty is responsible for distributing and returning examinations and any other materials
used in a course. This can be done during class periods or regular office hours. Staff members
in the Student Services Office do not accept or return course materials from students.
This also applies to quizzes and examinations.
Classroom Management System- Blackboard Learn
Blackboard Learn available is available for every instructor to use. Learn more at the
following website: http://www.kent.edu/blackboard (Must login using FlashLine user name
and password to access Blackboard)
Plagiarism
While the university is making better efforts to educate students regarding plagiarism and how
to avoid it, it is possible that faculty will encounter students who commit acts of plagiarism
whether intentional or through a lack of understanding. When a faculty member suspects such
an act, the following link will help guide through the process of dealing with student
plagiarism, http://libguides.library.kent.edu/content.php?pid=426805&sid=3491133.
Faculty need to report incidents of plagiarism to the Office of Student Conduct using the
following link and form:
http://lgdata.s3-website-us-east-1.amazonaws.com/docs/1410/662520/plagiarism-school-
form.pdf.
For more information on plagiarism education, school or resources, please contact:
East Liverpool Salem
Wendy Adkins Maegan Richards
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]
Phone: 77421 (330-382-7421) Phone: 74211 (330-337-4211)
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Course Syllabus
The required syllabus is essentially a contract between you and the student regarding your
course. Providing a syllabus during the first week of the semester will help students plan for
your course. A complete syllabus may also protect you should a student have a complaint.
(Refer to the syllabus example).
On the first day of class, please furnish your students with a syllabus that contains the
following:
Course title
CRN number
Semester
Class meeting day and time
Instructor name
Scheduled office hours
Office location
Contact information: email address, telephone number, etc.
Required textbooks
Course objectives
Class attendance/absence procedures
Student Disability Statement – required to be included in syllabus.
Exams, quizzes and writing assignment information
Total course points including extra credit (if applicable)
Grading scale (check specific departmental guidelines)
Plagiarism and cheating policy
Emergency closings and class updates policy
Instructor/course expectations
Tentative course schedule, including assignments, due dates, final exam date and
location
Withdrawal dates
9/10/17 – Last day for adding courses, withdrawing from any or all courses before
a grade of “W” is assigned, or making schedule adjustments.
11/5/17 – Last day to withdraw from any or all classes that meet the full semester.
Grade of “W” assigned.
For East Liverpool: An electronic copy of each course syllabus must be submitted to
the office of the Assistant Dean ([email protected]) prior to the beginning of each
semester
For Salem: An electronic copy of each course syllabus must be submitted to the
secretary for the faculty, Linda Tusin ([email protected]) prior to the beginning of each
semester
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Syllabus Checklist 1. ___ Course number with prefix, title, and section number.
2. ___ Semester and year of the course offering.
3. ___ Instructor name and contact information – phone number, Kent State email address
([email protected]), when and where office hours occur.
4. ___ Statement of course learning outcomes and objectives.
5. ___ Statement for courses that fulfill university requirements – Kent Core, diversity, writing-
intensive and the experiential learning requirement. Suggested wording by URCC:
For Kent Core courses: This course may be used to satisfy a Kent Core requirement. The Kent
Core as a whole is intended to broaden intellectual perspectives, foster ethical and humanitarian
values, and prepare students for responsible citizenship and productive careers.
For Diversity courses: This course may be used to satisfy the University Diversity requirement.
Diversity courses provide opportunities for students to learn about such matters as the history,
culture, values and notable achievements of people other than those of their own national
origin, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, gender, physical and mental ability, and
social class. Diversity courses also provide opportunities to examine problems and issues that
may arise from differences, and opportunities to learn how to deal constructively with them.
For WIC courses: This course may be used to satisfy the Writing Intensive Course (WIC)
requirement. The purpose of a writing-intensive course is to assist students in becoming
effective writers within their major discipline. A WIC requires a substantial amount of writing,
provides opportunities for guided revision, and focuses on writing forms and standards used in
the professional life of the discipline.
For ELR courses: This course may be used to fulfill the university’s Experiential Learning
Requirement (ELR) which provides students with the opportunity to initiate lifelong learning
through the development and application of academic knowledge and skills in new or different
settings. Experiential learning can occur through civic engagement, creative and artistic
activities, practical experiences, research, and study abroad/away.
6. ___ Required and optional textbooks and materials.
7. ___ Course prerequisites, including a statement that students in the course who do not have the
proper prerequisites risk being deregistered from the class.
8. ___ Statement on enrollment/official registration. Suggested wording:
The official registration deadline for this course is __(*insert last date to add the course –see
link below). University policy requires all students to be officially registered in each class they
are attending. Students who are not officially registered for a course by published deadlines
should not be attending classes and will not receive credit or a grade for the course. Each
student must confirm enrollment by checking his/her class schedule (using Student Tools in
FlashLine) prior to the deadline indicated. Registration errors must be corrected prior to the
deadline.
9. ___ General class calendar indicating the lecture topics, including important dates and deadlines for
assignments, tests and/or projects.
Include the official final exam date and time (and location if other than the scheduled
classroom); see schedule at:
https://www.kent.edu/columbiana/final-exam-schedules
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10. ___The course withdrawal deadline is _____ (*insert last date to withdraw – see link below).
11. ___Clear statement of grading policy and grade distribution/percentages for all class requirements.
12. ___ Clear statement of class attendance policy.
Refer to University policy 3-01.2 at http://www.kent.edu/sas/modification-class-attendance-
policy must be told in the syllabus and during the first week of classes what the instructor’s
attendance policy is (see (B), (C) and (D) especially).
13. ___Statement concerning cheating and plagiarism. Suggested wording:
University policy 3-01.8 deals with the problem of academic dishonesty, cheating, and
plagiarism. None of these will be tolerated in this class. The sanctions provided in this policy
will be used to deal with any violations. If you have any questions, please read the policy at
http://www.kent.edu/policyreg/administrative-policy-regarding-student-cheating-and-
plagiarism and/or ask.
14. ___Statement regarding students with disabilities. Suggested wording:
University policy 3-01.3 requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable
accommodations to ensure their equal access to course content. If you have a documented
disability and require accommodations, please contact the instructor at the beginning of the
semester to make arrangements for necessary classroom adjustments. Please note, you must
first verify your eligibility for these through Student Accessibility Services (contact 330-672-
3391 or visit www.kent.edu/sas for more information on registration procedures).
15. ___ Class- and/or instructor-specific policies.
Sample syllabus on next page
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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBIANA COUNTY CAMPUS
COURSE SYLLABUS, Fall 2017 Headings in red are required.
COURSE AND INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION: COURSE TITLE: The Understanding of Music
COURSE NUMBER: MUS 22111
PREREQUISTE(S): None
INSTRUCTOR: Sally Smith
PHONE: 330-332-0361 Leave message with receptionist
E-MAIL: [email protected]
OFFICE: Faculty office area City Center
OFFICE HOURS: By appointment
COURSE DESCRIPTION: A listening approach for the understanding of
Western art music, folk and jazz. Particular attention is paid to musical styles forms and
compositional techniques as related to music history.
This description can be found in the course catalog.
COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES: Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: ● Describe the different music types. ● Communicate their understanding of the differences in the way students learn through a variety of venues in which to hear music. ● Develop an understanding of how culture and history impacted the types of music. ● Classify various types of music. The head of your department will have a copy of these outcomes. Salient Teaching Method: Using a variety of teaching tools, the instructor at each classroom session will impart and define a list of noteworthy terms, works, and composers, all contained within Kamien’s textbook, to be recorded in notebooks for scrutiny and assimilation. Maintaining a reliable notebook and reviewing it before a test will help to guarantee academic success.
COURSE REQUIREMENTS/EXPECTATIONS:
Teaching Philosophy: by nourishing scholars with myriad of works of enduring value, and appreciation for Western music students will open their minds and ears to that which was once unfamiliar, encouraging interest to expand musical horizons. To be sure, tempering a college education with cultural refinement renders another invaluable dimension to forming a more well-rounded individual, one capable of better enjoying a fife imbued with the richness of music. Indeed, to know music is to know humanity, to feel with more sensitivity, and to think on a higher plane.
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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBIANA COUNTY CAMPUS
COURSE SYLLABUS, Fall 2017 Headings in red are required.
Policies and Procedures:
Attendance Policy: If you choose to miss class, call or e-mail your instructor prior to your class time and bring a University documented excuse to the next class. You will be responsible for any missed class information. If a student achieves perfect attendance, he/she will be rewarded a 2% bonus added to the semester average of the five tests. If a student misses only one class, the student will receive a 1% bonus again added to the semester average of the five tests. Please do not allow lateness or absences to have a negative impact on your success in this class. According to Kent State University Policy, there are three legitimate reasons for missing a class:
Serious illness requiring medical attention, subject to verification from a University
physician
Death in the immediate family, subject to verification
Participation in officially sanctioned University activities such as sporting events and
concerts. An official letter documenting this participation must be presented to your
instructor at the beginning of the semester.
Absences from any classes for any reason will not excuse you from completing the assigned
work on time. Arrangements can be made to make-up missed tests for acceptable excuses.
Students with Disabilities: Kent State University recognizes its responsibility for creating an institutional climate in which students with disabilities can succeed. In accordance with University Policy, if you have a documented disability, you may request accommodations to obtain equal access and to promote your learning in this class. Please contact Danielle Rose, the Coordinator of Student Disability Services, through the campus Student Services at 330-337-4214 or by e-mail [email protected] to inquire about appropriate accommodations. After your eligibility is determined, you will be given a letter, which when presented to instructors, will help us know best how to assist you.
Emergency Closings And Class Updates: Emergency closings of the University and/or Campus will be posted on the Campus web page at www.salem.kent.edu. Also, under Quick Links, you can get information about individual classes by clicking on "class cancellation." In case of a campus closing or faculty absence, students are expected to be familiar with and able to use the "My Classes" function of Flashline, where instructors may post updates to the syllabus, class assignments, copies of handouts, or other materials that will allow students to stay current with the work of the course. Please remember that as a student you are responsible for checking e-mail on a regular basis, as well as confirming registration, grades, and attempted withdrawals on Web for Students. Additionally, class information will be posted, on a consistent basis, on our Blackboard Vista Webpage. Students are expected to visit this site on a regularly basis for important course information.
Plagiarism: To "plagiarize" means to take and present as one's own a material portion of the ideas or words of another, or to present as one's own an idea or work derived from an existing
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source without full and proper credit to the source of the ideas, words, or works. This definition includes using another student's work as your own as well as inadequately referencing other sources in your work. Plagiarism carries a variety of sanctions, ranging from lowering of a grade to dismissal from the University. The University Policy on Plagiarism is published in the University Rules and Regulations
http://libguides.library.kent.edu/plagiarism/policy).
Registration Requirement: The last day to register for courses, change credit hours, withdraw from courses without a grade of W being assigned or change the credit/pass-fail/audit grading option is September X, 201X. University policy requires all students to be officially registered in each class they are attending. Students who are not officially registered for a course by published deadlines should not be attending classes and will not receive credit or a grade for the course. Each student must confirm enrollment by checking his/her class schedule (using Student Tools in FlashFast) prior to the deadline indicated. Registration errors must be corrected prior to the deadline. The last day to drop this course is November X, 201X
Cheating Policy: Anyone caught cheating will automatically receive an ‘F” for the test. A second effort to cheat will warrant a failing grade for the semester.
Required Course Materials:
Kamien, R. Music: an Appreciation 8th Ed (Brief Edition with 4 CDs), McGraw-Hill The CDs are not mandatory. Earlier versions of the text are also acceptable.
LEARNING ASSESSMENT: Six multiple choice tests of equal value will be given. Five of the tests will be averaged for a
semester grade. The tests will correspond to sections of the text. The student will have the
option to drop the lowest test score from one of the first five tests given. There will be no
option to drop the final test.
Test One 100%
Test Two 100%
Test Three 100%
Test Four 100%
Test Five 100%
Test Six 100% Lowest test score will be dropped from Test one through five only.
Tests are given at the end of each section
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KENT STATE UNIVERSITY COLUMBIANA COUNTY CAMPUS
COURSE SYLLABUS, Fall 2017 Headings in red are required.
COURSE ASSESSMENT: The final grade will be calculated using the following scale:
Percentage Grade
92-100 A 90-91 A- 88-89 B+ 82-87 B 80-81 B- 78-79 C+ 72-77 C 70-71 C- 68-69 D+ 62-67 D 60-61 D- 0-59 F
COURSE SCHEDULE: (NOTE: THESE ARE TENTATIVE EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE)
Date Section Topic Book
Aug 31- Sep 21 I Elements of Music Pg. 4-55, Test One
Sept 21- Oct 05 II Medieval and
Renaissance Music
Pg. 56-94, Test
Two
Oct 05 - Oct 19 III Baroque Music Pg. 96-149, Test
Three
Oct 19 – Nov 02 IV Classical Music Pg. 150-201, Test
Four
Nov 02 - Nov 23 V Romantic Music Pg. 202-275, Test
Five
Nov 23- Dec 11 VI Century and Beyond Pg. 276-387
Dec. 16 Final Test over VI Test Six
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Safety and Security Guidelines
www.kent.edu/columbiana/campus-safety
A comprehensive Emergency Management Plan has been developed by the Kent Campus
and subsequently the Salem and East Liverpool Campuses.
The following items are not required insertions in your syllabi; however, the Dean and
Safety Committee encourage you to briefly review the points below on the first day of
classes with all your students:
Call attention to emergency exit maps posted in all classrooms, reminding students
to be familiar with exit routes
Reveal the location of Tornado Shelters:
o Salem Campus
Any interior classroom away from the windows
Any north-south interior hallway
o City Center
Basement and first floor hallways away from doors and windows
o East Liverpool Campus
Basement
There will be two fire drills each year. Faculty will be notified of the day for one of the
drills. All students and faculty/staff MUST EXIT the buildings.
Gathering Locations
Salem Campus- Nearest student or faculty parking lot
City Center- Nearest parking lot
East Liverpool Campus- Clock tower
During evacuations, identify and aid any individuals needing assistance.
Once fall classes begin, buildings will have limited access after 5:30 p.m.:
Salem Campus- Use front entrance and entrances from the student and faculty
parking lots. Entrances at rear of the building will be locked.
City Center- Use the second floor entrance from the faculty parking lot.
East Liverpool – Puritan Hall side and rear doors will be locked, as well as the Mary
Patterson side door.
Student Evaluations (SSI)
Student evaluations of courses and course instructors are conducted during the last three
weeks of each semester/session with evaluation packets being distributed prior to that
time. All faculty are to follow the directions enclosed in the packet. Evaluations may be
administered by students; it is the responsibility of the instructor to make
arrangements for completion of evaluations. Some student evaluations (SSI) are still
being conducted fully online.
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Students with Disabilities
As you prepare your syllabi for the upcoming semester, please be reminded University
Policy requires that students with disabilities be provided reasonable accommodations to
ensure their equal access to course content. This policy also requires that the following
statement be included in each course syllabus that you distribute to your students:
Students with Disabilities: Kent State University recognizes its responsibility for creating an institutional climate in
which students with disabilities can succeed. In accordance with University Policy, if you
have a documented disability, you may request accommodations to obtain equal access
and to promote your learning in this class. Please contact Danielle Baker-Rose, the
Coordinator of Student Disability Services by email [email protected] to inquire about
appropriate accommodations. After your eligibility is determined, you will be given a
letter, which when presented to instructors, will help us know best how to assist you.
Faculty: To receive any classroom accommodations, students with documented disabilities must present to
you a letter indicating the appropriate accommodations. It is quite possible that on occasion a student,
without a letter in hand, may approach you about accommodations. If that should occur, direct that student
first to the Coordinator of Disability Services, Danielle Baker-Rose. If accommodations are then determined
to be appropriate, the student will be given a letter to present to you that will allow you to work with that
student on implementing the accommodations. Please remember that it is never appropriate to ask the
student about the specifics of their disability or to suggest that a student may have a disability. A student may
voluntarily offer, however, information that may assist you in understanding how best to meet the specific
needs of that individual.
As a civil rights statute, the Americans with Disabilities Act mandates that faculty members provide the
accommodations as indicated in the letter. Questions regarding appropriate implementation of the
accommodations may be discussed with the student and/or reviewed with the Coordinator in the campus
SDS office.
Disability Services Coordinator
Salem and East Liverpool
Danielle Baker-Rose
Phone: (330) 337-4214
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EARLY ALERT SYSTEM
The Early Alert System is available the third through tenth week of the semester to allow
faculty to identify students in their classes who are performing below acceptable
standards. The system is designed to provide faculty with an easy way to partner with
other campus professionals to reach out to students who are experiencing difficulty. Areas
of concern are anything that may interfere with a student's ability to successfully complete
the class. For example:
Multiple missing assignments
Poor class performance (exams, assignments, projects, etc.)
Difficulty comprehending course material
Poor class attendance/ inappropriate classroom behavior
Personal problems
Faculty are asked to submit an Early Alert notification in one of the following cases:
1. After faculty have reached out to the student but attempts have not been successful
2. If the faculty feel the student presents concerns that require additional support
beyond their capabilities for their individual class
Instructions for accessing the EARLY ALERT SYSTEM
Log into the online Early Alert system through Flashline using your KSU email
username and password.
Click on Faculty & Advisors (on side of page)
Select Resources in drop down list
Click Faculty
Select FlashFast for Faculty on main screen
Click Early Alert System from Menus list
o Use the drop down feature to select the appropriate term
o Select a course
o Within the designated course, search for the student or students
o Click on the student’s name and complete the requested information
After an Alert is submitted:
- A member of the Student Services staff will download the early alert report on a bi-
weekly basis.
- Upon reviewing the information as contained in the early alert referral, Student
Services will attempt to contact the student by phone and/or email. This contact
will include a review of the referral and recommendations of corrective strategies,
to include meeting with the referring faculty member.
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- The referring faculty member will receive feedback from Student Services as to
any student contact and/or action taken.
- Student Services will attempt to respond to referrals within two-three days of
submission.
- The referring faculty member will receive feedback from Student Services as to
any student contact and/or action taken.
- Student Services will attempt to respond to referrals within two-three days of
submission.
Administrative Policy on Student Class Attendance and Class Absence
1) Class attendance. Regular attendance in class is expected of all students at Kent State
University. The individual instructor has both the responsibility and the prerogative for
managing student attendance. The instructor’s policy regarding attendance for each
course must be written in the course syllabus and communicated verbally to students
during the first week of the term.
2) Class absence. While classes are conducted on the premise that regular attendance is
expected, the university recognizes certain activities and events as legitimate reasons
for absence from class. These include, for example, illness, death in the immediate
family, religious observance, academic field trips, and participation in an approved
concert or athletic event. Even though any absence can interfere with the planned
development of a course and the student bears the responsibility for fulfilling all
course expectations in a timely and responsible manner, instructors will, without
prejudice, provide students returning to class after a legitimate absence with
appropriate assistance and counsel about completing missed assignments and class
material. Refer to University Policy Register 3-01.2
http://www.kent.edu/policyreg/administrative-policy-regarding-class-attendance-and-
class-absence for complete policy.
Class Meeting Times
With rare exceptions, instructors should meet the entire assigned class time and not
dismiss class early. The Ohio Board of Regents defines the minimum amount of
instructional time for various types of course credit (theory, clinical, lab, etc.) and those
are calculated to determine the appropriate length of your courses.
If you find that you struggle to fill in the instructional time, please see your Program
Director or the Assistant Dean. We will be happy to work with you to help you maximize
your teaching effectiveness.
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Fall 2017 Important Dates
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Student Counseling Services
The purpose for campus mental health and wellness services is to provide counseling,
consulting and coaching to decrease student distress and enhance student performance.
Many times, stressors originate from outside pressures (relationships, parenting, family,
work) and internal concerns (stress, overwhelming pressure, perfectionism,
procrastination, poor time management, ineffective goal setting, test/speech anxiety, lack
of confidence, poor study habits, mental illness, trauma, alcohol/drug misuse, depression,
anxiety, etc.).
To make an appointment go to: www.col.kent.edu/columbiana/counseling-and-wellness-
services OR go to the Columbiana Campus website, click on Campus Life and select
Counseling and Wellness Services. Click on the blue Request Counseling Services
square, submit form and look in KSU email for correspondence and appointment time. The
site also provides useful college-student-specific information and general crisis links.
Services are FREE and CONFIDENTIAL. Walk-ins are welcome. Location: East
Liverpool 212J and Salem 104T.
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East Liverpool
Campus
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Administrative and Support Staff *denotes shared with Salem
Administration
*Dr. David Dees, Dean
Dr. Susan Rossi, Assistant Dean
Gary Althiser, Enrollment Management Student Services Advisor
*Danielle Baker-Rose, Coordinator of Disability Services
*Kris Balsley-Watson, Special Assistant
Donald Bean, Enrollment Management Student Services Advisor
(vacant) Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
*Jeffrey Christopher, Sr. Facility Manager
*Melissa Cope, Business Manager
*Rachael Esterly, Instructional Technology Coordinator
*Clayton Gellatly, Manager, Network Systems
Tiffany Kiphart, Director, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
*Shelly Lingenfelter, Director, Enrollment Management/Student Services
*Timothy McFadden, Director, Business Management and Related Technology
Janet Peterson, Clinical Coordinator, Associate Degree Nursing Program
Joan Lappin, Interim Program Director, Associate Degree Nursing Program
*Tina Smith, Public Relations Coordinator
Jordan Steele, IT User Support Analyst
*Kimberly Steele, HST Program Director
Nanette Sullivan, Fieldwork Coordinator, Occupational Therapy Assistant Program
Kathryn Sutton, ACCE, Physical Therapist Assistant Program
*Dr. Steven Toepfer, HDFS Program Director
Staff
Nathan Adkins, Maintenance
Wendy Adkins, Library Associate
Robert Allgood, Custodial
Beth Allison-Christy, Adm. Assistant
Kenneth Butler, Custodial
Paula Butler, Account Clerk
Ashley Dunlope, Secretary
Lisa Frank, Clerical Coordinator
Patrick Kelton, Security Officer
Megan Guy, Bookstore Sales Clerk
Ralph Maze, Maintenance Supervisor
Moneeka Pelley, IT User Support Assoc.
Debbie Riggs, Admin. Clerk
Megan Rodgers, Lab Assistant
Mary Schonhut, Receptionist
Marcie VanFosson, Clerical Specialist
Christopher Winland, Admin. Clerk
Barnes & Noble
Melody DeWitt, Supervisor
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Full-Time Faculty
Ms. Marvine’ Brown
Lecturer, Nursing
Dr. Qunxing Ding
Associate Professor, Biology
Ms. Angela Douglas
Senior Lecturer, Nursing
Dr. Ali Erritouni
Associate Professor, English
Dr. Farid Fouad
Associate Professor, Chemistry
Dr. Shawn Golden
Associate Professor, Computer Tech
Mr. Bruce Gunning
Assistant Professor, Accounting Tech
Ms. Debbie Hagar
Associate Lecturer, Nursing
Mr. Darryl Hancock
Associate Professor, PTST
Ms. Lynn Leija
Associate Lecturer, PTST
Ms. Robin Mermer
Lecturer, Nursing
Dr. Eric Miller
Associate Professor, Psychology
Ms. Lynette Rawlings
Associate Lecturer, Justice Studies
Dr. Lydia Rose
Associate Professor, Sociology
Dr. Augusto Soriano
Assistant Professor, Biology
Ms. Diana Stewart
Assistant Professor, Nursing
Mr. Matt Stewart
Associate Lecturer, English
Ms. Kathleen Swoboda
Associate Lecturer, OCAT
Dr. Jack Vazzana
Associate Professor, Sociology
Dr. Brian Wright
Assistant Professor, Mathematics
Dr. Haiyan Zhu
Associate Professor, Biology
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EAST LIVERPOOL DEPARTMENTAL PHONE DIRECTORY
(Revised 08/9/17) If you are calling from an outside line into the campus,
you must dial (330) 337 & last 4 digits of the extension
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EAST LIVERPOOL DEPARTMENTAL PHONE DIRECTORY
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Equipment Reservation Procedures
Reserving Equipment
Please send email to [email protected] to secure any audiovisual equipment you will need
as soon as possible. Please include the Building, the Room Number (if known), Class Start Time
and End Time. Reservations will be made on a first come, first served basis. See the Library for a
complete list of available equipment.
Reserving Computer Labs
All classroom reservations need to be made through Debbie Riggs. She can be reached at
extension 77425 or email [email protected]. Please carbon copy (cc:) the computer department
with these reservations to prevent computer maintenance from being scheduled during these
times. This also helps to ensure that the room is ready for the event. Another thing you can do
that will help is to let the computer department know what software you are planning on using.
Please remember that you have the class roster, which is available on FlashLine. Please have this
available if you plan on having the students log on. The email name is the student’s username
and they may or may not be aware of this.
Bookstore
The bookstore is located on the second floor of the Purinton Hall Building. Bookstore hours are
posted weekly during each semester.
Parking
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Lots 1, 2, & 3 are adjacent and below the YMCA building. These lots are shared with YMCA
members.
Lot 4 is the First Christian Church parking lot.
Lot 5 is across from the Salvation Army and YMCA and is shared with YMCA members.
Lot 6 is on the north side of the former insurance building.
Lot 7 is on the north side of the Quality Stamp building.
Lot 8 is adjacent to the Salvation Army
NOTE: On-street parking is available, but the East Liverpool parking official strictly
enforces the 3-hour parking ordinance.
The Paul Blair Memorial Library Purinton Hall, Kent State University at East Liverpool
STAFF:
Wendy Adkins, Senior Library Associate
[email protected], 77421
HOURS:
Monday – Thursday, 8am – 7pm
Friday, 8am – 2pm
Note: Intersession/Summer Session, and finals week hours may vary. Call for times
Using the Blair Memorial Library, See the section “Information for Faculty,” at
http://libguides.col.kent.edu/fye/faculty
INTRODUCTION:
The library’s collection is made up of approximately 25,000 circulating and reference titles.
Special collections include: Children’s literature, Audio Visual (DVD), & Appalachia. The
library is part of KentLINK, (all Kent libraries), OhioLINK (most Ohio academic libraries, the
State Library and some special and public libraries) and SearchOhio (group of Ohio Public
Libraries). Through these consortiums, users have access to nearly 200 databases and 20 million
titles. The library purchases, maintains and delivers to the classroom, instructional technology. In
some cases, equipment is available for off campus borrowing as well.
Continue reading to learn more about library services for faculty and students!
Collections: Materials that support the curriculum and programs of the East Liverpool Campus
are purchased for the Library. Faculty are encouraged to recommend titles for selection or
de-selection from the collection.
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Borrowing Requirements: Faculty and students need current Kent Flashcards to borrow
materials and to make use of library printers.
KentLINK. OhioLINK: The 8 Kent campuses share a common catalog called KentLINK and
are also part of the OhioLINK shared catalog. For SearchOhio a separate search is needed. An
online borrowing system integrated across all platforms delivers materials within 2 to 3 days
from any location. Nearly 200 research databases provide journal indexes as well as the full-text
of thousands of journals.
Library Instruction: Library instruction and reference assistance is available one-on-one during
all library hours. In addition, classroom instruction is encouraged for those courses that require a
research project. These “information literacy” sessions are tailored to the specific needs of the
assignment. Interested faculty should contact Wendy Adkins to schedule instruction. Libguides
are another option for library instruction. They are online handouts, accessible from any location,
created for specific assignments. Go to http://libguides.col.kent.edu/ to see the available
Libguides. Contact Wendy to request the creation of a Libguide.
Off-Campus Access: Most KentLINK and OhioLINK resources are also available off-campus
through the VPN. This is a client program that must be downloaded. Instructions are at:
http://www.library.kent.edu/help/connect-from-off-campus . Access is then gained by running
the VPN program and logging on using the FlashLine ID and password.
Instructional Technology: Most classrooms are equipped with computer (included DVD
player), projector and screens. Check with Wendy [email protected] (77421) for classrooms in
Purinton Hall or Moneeka Pelley [email protected] (77477) for classrooms in the Mary
Patterson Building. Other equipment is delivered on an as needed basis. Requests for equipment
(for either building) should be addressed to [email protected].
Multi Media: Three workstations on the first floor of the Library offer software for audio, video,
and image creation and editing. Ask the Library staff about instruction and training. The staff
also makes posters and does laminating on request.
Learning Loft: Tutoring is now part of the Library’s services. Tutoring takes place in the
Learning Loft (second floor of the Library) or at appropriate locations around campus.
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Salem
Campus
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Administrative and Support Staff *denotes shared with East Liverpool
Administration
*Dr. David Dees, Dean and CAO
Dr. Celeste Oprean, Assistant Dean
*Danielle Baker-Rose, Disabilities Specialist (part-time)
* Kris Balsley-Watson, Special Assistant
*Jeff Christopher, Sr. Facility Manager
*Melissa Cope, Business Manager
*Rachael Esterly, Instructional Designer
*Clayton Gellatly, Manager, Information Technology
Jan Gibson, Sr. Director, Radiologic Technology Program
*Audrey Graham, Advisor, EMSS
Brian Hall, Sr. IT User Support Analyst
*Michelle Lingenfelter, Director, Enrollment Management & Student Services
Timothy Long, Advisor, Enrollment Management & Student Services, VA Benefits
*Timothy McFadden, Program Director, Business
Judith Miller, Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Technology
Sarah Motts, Assistant Director, Enrollment Management & Student Services
*Tina Smith, Public Relations Coordinator
Kimberly Steele-Marks, Academic Program Director, Human Services Technology
Sheri Tilton, Clinical Coordinator, Radiologic Imaging-DMS
Kristin Toothman, Enrollment Management & Student Services Advisor
*Kathrine Vance-Righetti, Counseling Specialist (part-time)
Shellie Warino, Clinical Coordinator, Radiation Therapy
Program Directors/Coordinators
Dr. Mary Lou Ferranto, BSN Program Coordinator, Nursing
Dr. Larry Froehlich, Coordinator, ITAP and Medical Billing
Jan Gibson, Sr. Director, Radiologic Technology
John Majernik, Program Coordinator, Horticulture Technology
Timothy McFadden, Business Program Director
Vicky Migge, Coordinator, Radiologic and Imaging Science Program
Cyndi Peterson, Coordinator, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Bob Remedio, Coordinator, Computer Tech Program
Lynette Rawlings, Coordinator, Criminology and Justice Studies
Kimberly Steele, Academic Program Director – Human Services Technology
Dr. Steve Toepfer, Program Coordinator, Human Development and Family Studies
Dr. Tsunghui Tu, Program Director, Early Childhood Technology Program, Assoc. Degree
Dr. Marlo Miller, Program Director, ECED, Bachelor Degree
Dr. Andrew Pfrenger, Coordinator, Honors Program & Coordinator, English
Wendy Pfrenger, Coordinator, Rural Scholars Program & Learning Center
Hideki Wakita, Coordinator, Math Emporium Lab
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Staff
Angel Barcey, Administrative Clerk, Student Services
Greg Bork, Maintenance Repair Worker (City Center Building)
Lisa Curran, Administrative Clerk
Sherry DeWitt, Secretary, Radiologic Technology (part-time)
Deborah Hoopes, Custodial Worker
Donald Knopp, Computer Lab Assistant (part-time)
Maggie Mahon, Account Clerk I, Business Office
Terry O’Donnell, Security Officer (part-time)
Maegan Richards, Sr. Library Associate
Cynthia Schragg, Administrative Clerk, Student Services
Brenda Shank, Sr. Secretary to the Assistant Dean
Phil Snyder, Custodial Worker (part-time, City Center Building)
Linda Tusin, Secretary
Leroy Williams, Custodial Worker
Barnes & Noble
Debbie Mahon, Asst. Manager
Aimee Thouvenin, Supervisor
Full-Time Faculty
Dr. Omid Bagheri - Economics
Dr. Rachael Blasiman - Psychology
Cheryl Brady - Nursing
Chris Carlson- Biological Sciences
Kelly Dragomir - RADT
Dr. Mary Lou Ferranto - Nursing
Melissa Fucci – Music
Krista Hawkins - Nursing
Diane Hill - Nursing
Margie Iagulli - Radiologic Technology
Janeen Kotsch - Nursing
Dr. David Larwin - Psychology
Robert Logan - COMT
John Majernik -
Regional College - HORT
Dr. Peggy Manchester - Mathematics
Lorene Martin - Nursing
Leah Meek - Biological Sciences
Victoria Migge - RIS (SP&A)
Dr. Marlo Miller - ECED
Dr. Douglas Motry - Chemistry
Ruth Ann Mullen - Nursing
Dr. Kofi Nuroh - Mathematics
Dr. Craig Paulenich - English
Cyndi Peterson - Regional College,
RIS, DMS
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Dr. Andrew Pfrenger - English
Wendy Pfrenger – English
Sara Pierce - Nursing
Dr. Tyre Proffer - Biological Sciences
Dr. James Redfearn –
Biological Sciences
Robert Remedio - Computer Technology
Dr. Lance Rivers - English
Dr. Sarah Smiley - Geography
Dr. Louise Steele - Biological Sciences
Dr. Santokh Tandon - Chemistry
Dr. Steven Toepfer -
Lifespan Development and Educational
Sciences
Dr. Tsung-Hui Tu -
Early Childhood Technology
Hideki Wakita - Mathematics
Dr. E. Sue Wamsley - History
Dr. James Winter - English
Dr. Ling Wu - Sociology
Dr. Karen Zapko - Nursing
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Final Exam Classroom and/or Change Requests
Last semester, we had several faculty members request room changes for their final exams.
These room changes were for valid reasons, but it created some dilemmas, such as:
1. Our classroom availability is limited, which makes it difficult to move people from
room to room at the last minute. Some classrooms seat more than others; therefore,
some of you had to relocate more than once.
2. Some students came to take their final exam only to discover another class is in the
room or there is an empty room. Staff members were not able to assist them in a
timely manner because they were not aware of the change.
3. Many last minute requests for room changes should have been made in advance.
4. Also, we need to consider the possibility of a faculty member or a student having a
life threatening family emergency.
Since these are valid concerns, we ask you to help us perform our duties more
efficiently by following these guidelines:
1. The day, time, and room number of your final exam must be listed on your syllabus.
2. Your exam schedule will be posted on bulletin boards outside the faculty secretary's
office and in the display case in front of the café.
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Fall 2017 Final Exam Schedule KSU Salem
Monday, December 11th – Friday, December 15th
FINAL EXAMS OR CLASS MEETINGS MUST BE HELD DURING THE
SCHEDULED EXAM TIME.
Your exam will be scheduled for two hours starting at your regular scheduled class
time unless you are notified otherwise.
Classes that meet once a week will have exams at their regular scheduled day and
time.
Monday/Wednesday classes scheduled in the proximity of 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m.,
2:00 p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. will have exams on Monday, December 11th,
at your regular scheduled class time.
Monday/Wednesday classes scheduled in the proximity of 9:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,
3:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. will have exams on Wednesday, December 13th, at your
regular scheduled class time.
Tuesday/Thursday classes scheduled in the proximity of 8:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 2:30
p.m., 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. will have exams on Tuesday, December 12th, at your
regular scheduled class time.
Tuesday/Thursday classes scheduled in the proximity of 9:30 a.m., 1:00 p.m.,
3:15 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. will have exams on Thursday, December 14th, at your
regular scheduled class time.
Note: Any variation to the above schedule must be approved, in advance,
by the Assistant Dean.
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Miscellaneous Information Linda Tusin, Secretary
PLEASE INFORM ME WHEN YOU ARE NOT HOLDING CLASS(ES); don’t just
announce it in class. A student may have been absent when the announcement was made
and they will come to me looking for you. My direct telephone number is
(330) 337-4210.
Each faculty/staff member is issued only one (1) numbered parking permit. It is imperative
that you display your parking permit on your rearview mirror so the printed side is visible
from the outside of your vehicle. If you do not display this permit, you may be ticketed by
campus security. If you know you will not be teaching the following semester, please
return it to me for recycling.
All mailboxes are arranged in three sections: The mailboxes are arranged beginning on the
left with Administrators and Staff A – Z, Full-Time Faculty A – Z and then Adjunct Faculty
A – Z. Your mailbox will be located UNDER your name. Since the mailboxes are small,
please remember to check the blue bins daily under the table for larger packages that you
may have received.
I will need a list of your office hours as soon as possible so I can inform students when
you will be available.
Please make sure I receive an electronic copy of your course syllabus within one week
of the start of class.
Copying services are for emergency only. All faculty are to schedule time to make adequate
copies of their syllabi, course tests and materials.
Telephone in Part-Time Office
All part-time faculty share the same voicemail box. If you notice a red light is lit, that means
that someone has left a part-time faculty member a message and anyone can obtain that
message; therefore, inform callers not to leave any messages of a private nature. If you
decide to play the message, please take a handwritten note for that instructor and put it in
his/her mailbox. If you are in the office and answer the phone, please feel free to transfer the
call to secretary Linda Tusin (Ext. 74210) and she will receive the message and make
certain it is put in the instructor's mailbox.
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KENT STATE SALEM TELEPHONE DIRECTORY
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Academic Center Information
ACADEMIC CENTER STAFF:
The Academic Center staff consists of: Kristin Toothman, Admissions/CCP Advisor; Sarah Motts,
Assistant Director; Tim Long, Academic Advisor; Audrey Graham, Academic Advisor; Danielle
Baker-Rose, Career Services / Disabilities Coordinator; and Lisa Curran, Secretary.
FLASHCARD (STUDENT ID):
Pictures for Flashcards may be taken in the Academic Center.
TESTING LAB: The Testing Lab is where students may take re-tests or make-up tests. This is arranged with each
professor. The hours for the Testing Lab are posted outside the Academic Center. The Academic
Center operation hours for testing are: Monday and Thursday 9:00 am-12:00 pm, Tuesday and
Wednesday 12:00 pm -5:00 pm (All testing must begin by 4:00 pm). Students registered with
Disability Services are to schedule with Danielle Baker-Rose for testing (330) 337- 4214.
*The Testing Lab is closed during Finals Week.
(The exception will be Distance Learning exams and students with
disability accommodations).
DROP/ADD CLASSES: Students may drop/add classes, check on mid-term and final grades, print a GPS Audit and Plan, and
register for the next semester in the Academic Center using Flashline.
ACADEMIC ADVISING: Advisors Sarah Motts, Tim Long, and Audrey Graham will meet with you by appointment or on a
“walk-in basis”. Students may see the receptionist to schedule appointments for academic advising.
CAREER SERVICES/DISABILITY SERVICES: Career counseling, employment guidance, and resume writing services are available through our
Career Services Department. Appointments may be arranged by contacting Danielle Baker-Rose at
(330) 337-4214. Students in need of disability services should also contact her at the
above number.
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Web Links
General Information:
Home Page – Salem http://www.salem.kent.edu/
Calendar of Events http://www.personal.kent.edu/~mrichar4/index.htm
Telephone Directory https://keys.kent.edu:44220/ePROD/bwgkphon.P_DeptDir
Safety and Security https://www.kent.edu/columbiana/campus-safety
Student Support:
Counselor http://www.kent.edu/columbiana/counseling-and-wellness-services
CARE team http://www.kent.edu/columbiana/care-team
Clubs http://www.kent.edu/columbiana/clubs-organizations-salem
http://www.kent.edu/columbiana/clubs-organizations-east-liverpool
Disabilities Services/ Student Accessibility Services http://www.kent.edu/sas
Learning Center Referral http://www.kent.edu/columbiana/learning-centers
Policies
Drug
http://www.kent.edu/policyreg/administrative-policy-regarding-drug-free-
workplace
Affirmative Action http://www.kent.edu/hr/affirmative-action-policies
Academic Support:
Grading FAQ http://www.kent.edu/registrar/faculty-grades-processing
Grades Processing http://www.kent.edu/registrar/grades-and-transcript-processing-dates
Withdrawal Dates http://www.kent.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines
Early Alert http://www.kent.edu/facultyhandbook/early-alert-referral-system-1
Plagiarism http://libguides.library.kent.edu/plagiarism/policy
Help Desk https://support.kent.edu
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Banner http://www.kent.edu/registrar/banner-resources
Blackboard http://www.kent.edu/blackboard
(Must login using FlashLine user name and password to access Blackboard)
IT Related https://www.kent.edu/columbiana/computer-departments
Faculty Support:
Reserving Equipment https://www.kent.edu/columbiana/smile-lab
Library Guides http://libguides.library.kent.edu/
Policies
Drug
http://www.kent.edu/policyreg/administrative-policy-regarding-drug-free-workplace
Affirmative Action http://www.kent.edu/policyreg/chapter-6-personnel
Leave http://www.kent.edu/facultyhandbook/leave-absence-paid
Pay http://www.kent.edu/payroll
Smoke-free, Tobacco-free Campus policy http://www.kent.edu/kent/news/kent-
state-set-launch-smoke-free-tobacco-free-campus-initiative-july
Appendices
Appendix
Document Name
A
Learning Center Referral
B
Make-up Examination Request
A
Learning Center Faculty Referral Form
B
Academic Center Fall 2017
Make-Up Exam Routing Form
FOR INSTRUCTORS: Complete form, clip to a large envelope with exams inside (please place the name of student and
instructors name on top of test) and place in the mailbox of Lisa Curran or Sarah Motts
STUDENT NAME______________________________________________________
INSTRUCTOR_________________________________________________________
COURSE______________________________________________________________
DEADLINE FOR COMPLETION________________________________________
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS: Unless you state otherwise below, we will not allow the student to have ANYTHING with them, including
books, notes, calculator, etc. We will make every effort to pay special attention to timed examinations.
Academic Center use only:
When completed, put this sheet & test in appropriate faculty mailbox.
DATE & TIME EXAM ADMINISTERED:
REMINDER: Academic Center Testing Hours Spring/Fall:
Monday/Thursday: 9:00AM – 12:00 PM
Tuesday/Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
(All testing must begin by 4:00 PM)
TESTING CENTER IS CLOSED FINAL EXAM WEEK.
(The exception will be Distance Learning exams and
students with disability accommodations.)
*Please feel free to duplicate this form for your use Revised: August 17, 2017