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 ==== Hiring Processes, Forms and Payrolls ==== ==== Hiring Processes, Forms and Payrolls ====
  
-Before any work begins, all employees must complete HR paperwork. All instructions, paperwork, and offer letters will be sent to you via your personal email address until your CU Denver account has been activated. Your prompt attention to these emails is critical! Although pay schedules will vary (especially with Continuing and Professional Education), the most common lecturer pay schedules are Sep – Dec for fall semester, Feb – May for spring semester, and Jun-Jul or Jun-Aug for summer term. Direct deposit is available to set up in your employee portal ([[https://portal.prod.cu.edu/UCDAccessFedAuthLogin.html|UCD Access]]) and here you will also be able to view your monthly pay advice. Automatic pay deposits will be made to your designated bank on the last business day of each month.+Before any work begins, all employees must complete HR paperwork. All instructions, paperwork, and offer letters will be sent to you via your personal email address until your CU Denver account has been activated. Your prompt attention to these emails is critical! Although pay schedules will vary (especially with Continuing and Professional Education), lecturer pay is based on actual dates worked per semester. This most commonly will be mid-August to mid-December for fall semester, mid-January to mid-May for spring semester, and summer is dependent on the beginning and end date of each course. Direct deposit is available to set up in your employee portal ([[https://portal.prod.cu.edu/UCDAccessFedAuthLogin.html|UCD Access]]) and here you will also be able to view your monthly pay advice. Automatic pay deposits will be made to your designated bank on the last business day of each month.
  
 ==== Email ==== ==== Email ====
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 Overview of parking and transportation options on the Denver Campus are available at [[https://www.ahec.edu/for-campus-faculty-staff/parking-transportation-services/maps-directions/|AHEC Maps]]. Overview of parking and transportation options on the Denver Campus are available at [[https://www.ahec.edu/for-campus-faculty-staff/parking-transportation-services/maps-directions/|AHEC Maps]].
 +
 +==== Campus Facilities Services / AHEC ====
 +
 +Please view the latest information on their website: [[https://www.ahec.edu/services-departments/facilities/contact-facilities|https://www.ahec.edu/services-departments/facilities/contact-facilities]]
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 +1156 7th Street\\
 +Campus Box D, PO Box 173361\\
 +Denver, CO 80217
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 +**Main Number** \\
 +7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. / M-F\\
 +303-556-3260
 +
 +**After Hours Emergency** \\
 +5:00 p.m. - 7:30 a.m. / M-F (all holidays and weekends)\\
 +303-556-5000
 +
 +**Access Control (Lock Shop)** \\
 +8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. - Tues., Wed., Thurs.\\
 +1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. - Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.\\
 +303-556-4296
 +
 +**Environmental Health & Safety** \\
 +8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.\\
 +303-556-8397
  
 ==== Supplies ==== ==== Supplies ====
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 ==== Enrollment and Scheduling Policies ==== ==== Enrollment and Scheduling Policies ====
  
-//Face-to-Face and Hybrid Classes://+Please visit the Pattern of Administration for the latest Enrollment and Scheduling policies: [[https://wiki.cu.studio/handbooks/pattern_of_administration#enrollment_and_scheduling_policies|https://wiki.cu.studio/handbooks/pattern_of_administration#enrollment_and_scheduling_policies]]
  
-- Set caps at 35, start a waitlist\\ +If you do not yet have access to SIS, you may check your course enrollment numbers [[https://isis-cs.prod.cu.edu/psc/csprod/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/SCC_ADMIN_OVRD_STDNT.CLASS_SEARCH.GBL&fedauth|here]].** If you are concerned about the status of your class, you may contact our SEHD Scheduling & Curriculum Manager, Shakira Anderson (** [[SHAKIRA.ANDERSON@UCDENVER.EDU|SHAKIRA.ANDERSON@UCDENVER.EDU]]** or 303-315-6369).**
-- At 40, consider split into two sections of 20—sections must be same time and format\\ +
-- 32 enrolled becomes eligible for TA\\ +
-- No blanket minimum enrollment but courses with enrollments of 8-14 require approval to run\\ +
-- Lecturer Pay (per 3 fully-enrolled credit hour course): 15-35 students = $4,750, < 15 = Pro-rate = # of students/15 x $4,750, minimum of $2,700 +
- +
-//Online Classes:// +
- +
-- Set caps at 30, start a waitlist\\ +
-- At 35, consider split into two sections. New section must be on-line.\\ +
-- 25 enrolled becomes eligible for TA\\ +
-- No blanket minimum enrollment but courses with enrollments of 8-14 require approval to run\\ +
-- Lecturer Pay (per 3 fully-enrolled credit hour course): 15-35 students = $4,750, < 15 = Pro-rate = # of students/15 x $4,750, minimum of $2,700 +
- +
-//Doctoral-Level Classes (7000s):// +
- +
-- Set caps at 30, start a waitlist\\ +
-- At 35 split into two sections, new section must be same time and format\\ +
-- 25 enrolled becomes eligible for TA\\ +
-- No blanket minimum enrollment but courses with enrollments of 8-14 require approval to run\\ +
-- Lecturer Pay (per 3 fully-enrolled credit hour course): 15-35 students = $4,750, < 15 = Pro-rate = # of students/15 x $4,750, minimum of $2,700 +
- +
-//Type O (Practicum & Internship Courses)**:** // \\ +
-\\ +
-Under 30 SCH, course will be pro-rated based off 30 SCH. +
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-If you do not yet have access to SIS, you may check your course enrollment numbers [[https://isis-cs.prod.cu.edu/psc/csprod/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/SCC_ADMIN_OVRD_STDNT.CLASS_SEARCH.GBL&fedauth|here]].** If you are concerned about the status of your class, you may contact our SEHD Scheduling & Curriculum Manager, Shakira Anderson (** [[mailto:SHAKIRA.ANDERSON@UCDENVER.EDU|**SHAKIRA.ANDERSON@UCDENVER.EDU**]]**or 303-315-6369).**+
 ==== Canvas ==== ==== Canvas ====
  
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 If you have any questions or need assistance with your Canvas course please contact Brad Hinson, <BRAD.HINSON@UCDENVER.EDU>. If you have any questions or need assistance with your Canvas course please contact Brad Hinson, <BRAD.HINSON@UCDENVER.EDU>.
 +
 +==== Benefits ====
 +
 +If you have questions about the benefits for Lecturer and Graduate Part Time Instructor positions, please visit this resource provided by CU:
 +
 +[[https://www.cu.edu/docs/benefit-eligibility-matrix|https://www.cu.edu/docs/benefit-eligibility-matrix]]. Lecturer (job code 1419) and GPTI (job code 1503) appointments are less than 50% time FTE. Benefits details will be written in each person's offer letter as well, which is typically sent by email from SEHDHR@UCDENVER.EDU to the Lecturer's UC Denver email address approximately 5-6 weeks before the semester begins.
  
  
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 ==== Classroom Assignments ==== ==== Classroom Assignments ====
  
-Classroom assignments are coordinated by the SEHD Scheduling and Curriculum Manager, Shakira Anderson, in conjunction with the Campus Community and Clasroom Scheduling Professional. Email [[SHAKIRA.ANDERSON@UCDENVER.EDU|SHAKIRA.ANDERSON@UCDENVER.EDU]] for questions about room equipment, capacity, availability, or to request a room change. Efforts will be made to honor all rooming requests; however, due to a campus-wide shortage of space, this is not always possible.+Classroom assignments are coordinated by the SEHD Scheduling and Curriculum Manager, Shakira Anderson, in conjunction with the Campus Community and Classroom Scheduling Professional. Email [[SHAKIRA.ANDERSON@UCDENVER.EDU|SHAKIRA.ANDERSON@UCDENVER.EDU]] for questions about room equipment, capacity, availability, or to request a room change. Efforts will be made to honor all rooming requests; however, due to a campus-wide shortage of space, this is not always possible.
  
 ==== Classroom Overbookings ==== ==== Classroom Overbookings ====
  
-Infrequently, faculty and students encounter the problem of classroom overbooking. During normal working hours, call Academic Services at 303-315-6300 or AHEC at 303-556-2116. Please report all rooming conflict issues to the SEHD Course Coordinator as soon as possible.+Please contact AHEC classroom scheduling immediately at 303-556-2116 for any room conflicts. Have your course number and the conflicting course number available so AHEC can determine where each course is roomed. For rooming conflicts in Lawrence Street Center, call Academic Services at 303-315-6300 during normal business hours. You can come to Suite 701 for additional assistance. Please report all rooming conflicts to the Scheduling and Curriculum Manager.
  
 ==== Class Rosters ==== ==== Class Rosters ====
  
-To minimize problems with student registration and end of semester grades, faculty are required to check the official class roster at the beginning and complete final grading through the UCD Access portal. Faculty should not rely on student attendance and participation (class list generated by passing around a sheet of paper) as an indication of official registration. For instructions on viewing class rosters, please see instructions in UCD Access portal.|To minimize problems with student registration and end of semester grades, faculty are required to check the official class roster at the beginning and complete final grading through the UCD Access portal. Faculty should not rely on student attendance and participation (class list generated by passing around a sheet of paper) as an indication of official registration. For instructions on viewing class rosters, please see instructions in UCD Access portal.+To minimize problems with student registration and end of semester grades, faculty are required to check the official class roster at the beginning and complete final grading through the UCD Access portal. Faculty should not rely on student attendance and participation (class list generated by passing around a sheet of paper) as an indication of official registration. For instructions on viewing class rosters, please see instructions in UCD Access portal.
  
 ==== Copies ==== ==== Copies ====
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 ===== Calendar ===== ===== Calendar =====
  
-Academic Calendars are found at: \\ [[http://www.ucdenver.edu/student-services/resources/registrar/Pages/AcademicCalendar.aspx|http://www.ucdenver.edu/student-services/resources/registrar/Pages/AcademicCalendar.aspx]].+Academic Calendars can be accessed here:\\ 
 +[[http://www.ucdenver.edu/student-services/resources/registrar/Pages/AcademicCalendar.aspx|http://www.ucdenver.edu/student-services/resources/registrar/Pages/AcademicCalendar.aspx]]. 
  
 ===== FERPA ===== ===== FERPA =====
  
-The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act dictates that student information be treated as privileged information, it cannot be released to others without permission. As part of the hiring process you will be required to review FERPA guidelines, but here are three rules that are often overlooked.+The Federal Educational Rights and Privacy Act dictates that student information be treated as privileged information, it cannot be released to others without permission. As part of the hiring process you will be required to review FERPA guidelines, but here are a few rules that are overlooked.
  
-**Do Not:** +**Instructors should NOT:**
- +
-**Lecturers should NOT:**+
  
 -Use their personal email accounts to communicate with students. Please use your @UCDENVER.EDU email account. -Use their personal email accounts to communicate with students. Please use your @UCDENVER.EDU email account.
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 -Share student information (includes student information recorded in any medium: handwriting, print, tapes, film, or electronic media) with colleagues, the student's parents, or academic officers without student written permission. If a faculty member or academic officer has a legitimate educational interest ("legitimate educational interest" is an educationally related purpose which has a directly identifiable educational relationship to the student and underlies the request) in that info, however, you can share that portion they need to use. -Share student information (includes student information recorded in any medium: handwriting, print, tapes, film, or electronic media) with colleagues, the student's parents, or academic officers without student written permission. If a faculty member or academic officer has a legitimate educational interest ("legitimate educational interest" is an educationally related purpose which has a directly identifiable educational relationship to the student and underlies the request) in that info, however, you can share that portion they need to use.
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 ===== Diversity and Inclusion in SEHD ===== ===== Diversity and Inclusion in SEHD =====
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 50 minutes = I hour. 50 minutes = I hour.
  
-A "contact hour" is measured by the amount of instructional time (direct contact) you spend with students during a semester. Contact time may be spent (for example) lecturing, supervising group activities, administering tests, or managing online discussions.|A "contact hour" is measured by the amount of instructional time (direct contact) you spend with students during a semester. Contact time may be spent (for example) lecturing, supervising group activities, administering tests, or managing online discussions.+A "contact hour" is measured by the amount of instructional time (direct contact) you spend with students during a semester. Contact time may be spent (for example) lecturing, supervising group activities, administering tests, or managing online discussions. A "contact hour" is measured by the amount of instructional time (direct contact) you spend with students during a semester. Contact time may be spent (for example) lecturing, supervising group activities, administering tests, or managing online discussions. 
 + 
 +You must spend a minimum of one contact hour (50 minutes) a week in instruction for every semester credit hour you teach, or 15 contact hours (750 minutes) per course credit hour. For example, you must spend 3 contact hours (150 minutes) per week for a three hour course, or 45 hours (15 weeks x 3 contact hours) per semester.
  
-You must spend a minimum of one contact hour (50 minutes) a week in instruction for every semester credit hour you teach, or 15 contact hours (750 minutes) per course credit hour. For example, you must spend 3 contact hours (150 minutes) per week for a three hour course, or 45 hours (15 weeks x 3 contact hours) per semester.|You must spend a minimum of one contact hour (50 minutes) a week in instruction for every semester credit hour you teach, or 15 contact hours (750 minutes) per course credit hour. For example, you must spend 3 contact hours (150 minutes) per week for a three hour course, or 45 hours (15 weeks x 3 contact hours) per semester. 
  
 ===== Office Hours ===== ===== Office Hours =====
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 The Ombuds Office is a resource available to all members of the University community. It is an independent source that will provide informal, confidential and neutral services to members of the university community in resolving conflicts, complaints, and disputes. The Ombuds Office is a resource available to all members of the University community. It is an independent source that will provide informal, confidential and neutral services to members of the university community in resolving conflicts, complaints, and disputes.
  
-**//Downtown Denver Campus - 303.315.0046// **+**Downtown Denver Campus  **
  
-Melissa Connell: <MELISSA.CONNELL@UCDENVER.EDU> **or** +Contact info: [[https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/ombudsoffice/contact-us|https://www.ucdenver.edu/offices/ombudsoffice/contact-us]]
- +
-Lisa Neale: <LISA.NEALE@UCDENVER.EDU>+
  
 Location: Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1003 Location: Lawrence Street Center, Suite 1003
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 Visit the website: [[http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/OmbudsOffice/Pages/OmbudsOffice.aspx/|http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/OmbudsOffice/Pages/OmbudsOffice.aspx/]] Visit the website: [[http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/OmbudsOffice/Pages/OmbudsOffice.aspx/|http://www.ucdenver.edu/about/departments/OmbudsOffice/Pages/OmbudsOffice.aspx/]]
 +
  
 ===== Policies Relating to Sexual Harassment and Amorous Relationships ===== ===== Policies Relating to Sexual Harassment and Amorous Relationships =====
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 ===== Faxes ===== ===== Faxes =====
  
-There are fax machines in the workrooms on the 6th (605) and 11th (1132) floors, and in Academic Services in LSC 701. Dialing out on the fax machine is the same as using any other campus phone line. For on-campus faxes, dial only the campus extension (last 5 digits of the phone number); for off-campus faxes, dial “9” and the ten digit number. When sending a fax long-distance, a long-distance code is also required.+There are fax machines in the workrooms on the 6th (605) and 11th (1132) floors, and in Academic Services in LSC 701. Dialing out on the fax machine is the same as using any other campus phone line. For on-campus faxes, dial only the campus extension (last 5 digits of the phone number); for off-campus faxes, dial “9” and the ten digit number.
  
-If you do not know your long-distance code, contact Timothy.Halliday@ucdenver.edu. 
  
 ===== Scanning Documents ===== ===== Scanning Documents =====
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