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SCC Faculty Association - Frequently Asked Questions

These are some of the more common questions received at the Faculty Association. We welcome your comments and suggestions for this page.

How will the student evaluations be conducted?

When do I get my adjunct/overload checks this semester?

    Faculty teaching during the spring 2010 semester will receive seven adjunct/overload paychecks beginning March 11 ending May 20.

What are the 2009 - 10 Holidays?

    The following list represents the agreed-upon paid holidays for Counselors, Librarians, PAs, Specialists and Coordinators for the 2007-2008 academic year.

    September 7, 2009 - Labor Day
    September 29, 200 - Yom Kippur
    November 11, 2009 - Veterans Day
    November 26, 2009 - Thanksgiving Day
    November 27, 2009 - Thanksgiving
    December 25, 2009 - Christmas Day
    January 1, 2010 - New Year’s Day
    January 18, 2010 - Martin Luther King’s Birthday
    February 15, 2010 - President’s Day
    May 31, 2010 - Memorial Day
    July 5, 2010 - Independence Day Observed (for 12-month faculty)

How many ("N" or "U") days do I have this academic year?

    Ten-month counselors and librarians - 39 N days
    10-month coordinators (lab)- 44 N days
    10-month PAs & specialists - 11 U days
    12-month coordinators (instructional) - 9 U days
    12-month counselors - 37 N days
    12-month PAs & specialists - 9 U days

Why did I get bumped from my overload assignment?

    Please see Bumping Process Document which indicates the seniority procedures used when class reassignment is necessary.

I think my class is oversubscribed. How do I find out what it should be?

    Click on class size document to download the list of class sizes (In Adobe Acrobat format.) If you would like a paper copy, call the FA office.

I just received notice that my administrator is coming into my classroom. Is that allowed?

    As long as the appropriate procedures have been followed, administration has the right to observe a faculty member as many times as is "reasonable." See (Article VII, D, 1-8) for the complete contractual provisions.

How do I apply for Faculty Retraining?

    Click here to to download the Faculty Retraining form.

How do I apply for Faculty Development?

    Click here to to download the Faculty Development form.

When am I eligible for promotion?

    Minimum years of service are located in (Article VII, E, 3-5) of the contract.

What are the educational requirements for each level of promotion?

    The educational requirements for all promotions are listed in Appendix I of the contract.

Who is the CPC representative for my area and what do they do?

    Click here for Promotion FAQ that discusses both the duties of the CPC and PPC reps as well as their names and areas of representation.

I've been designated to particpate in the Tenured Faculty Development Process. If I chose the Portfolio Method, what items should I include?

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