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EMERGENCY INFORMATION
On-Campus:
Call 911 if medical or criminal issue
Call Campus Security: (270) 686-4300 (between 6 p.m. and 6
a.m. and on weekends, calls answered by Night Hawk Security)
Complete an Incident Report (for accidents or injury) and
submit it to Tammy Keller in the HR Office
Familiarize yourself with the Safety Handbook on the
intranet (contact Division/School Chair if needed)
Defibrillators: Science Lobby; CC Info Desk; Admin Mailroom; front
entrance to Young, Trustees, and Merici Halls; Kamuf Park
Danny Clark, Security Officer, # 4300 from campus phone
Online:
Concern over inappropriate student behavior:
 Josh Clary, Dean of Students (270) 686-4332 – nonacademics
 Eva Atkinson, Director of Counseling Center (270) 686-4282 –
non-academics
 Sr. Cheryl Clemons, OSU, VPAA (270) 686-4250 – academics
Concern over student billing/financial aid:
 Sr. Barbara Jean Head, OSU, Business Office (270) 686-2118
 Kristi Eidson, Financial Aid, (270) 686-4356
Concern over textbooks:
 Beverly McCandless, Bookstore Manager (270) 686-4255
Faculty Teaching Contract:
 Jeff Barnette, Associate Academic Dean (270) 686-4359
Student Plagiarism:
 Sr. Cheryl Clemons, OSU, VPAA (270) 686-4250
ACADEMIC CALENDAR
For 2014–2015 Academic Calendar, consult Brescia
website at
http://www.brescia.edu/
academic-calendar
SIGN UP FOR UNIVERSITY “ONE-CALL” ALERTS
To receive automated announcements Universitywide announcements such as University closings,
campus lock-downs, or other emergencies,
register your contact phone number with Chris
Ford in IT:
• http://intranet.brescia.edu
• [email protected]
• (270) 686-4301
PEOPLE/THINGS YOU MAY NEED TO KNOW
ABOUT BRESCIA UNIVERSITY
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Rev. Larry Hostetter, S.T.D., President (270) 686-4236
• Administrative Assistant: Sally Halbig
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Sr. Cheryl Clemons, OSU, Ph.D., VP for Academics/
Academic Dean (270) 686-4250
• Administrative Assistant: Frances Naylor
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Mr. Dale Cecil, VP for Business Affairs (270) 686-4239
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Mr. Josh Clary, VP for Student Development/Dean of
Students (270) 686-4332
• Administrative Assistant: Anna Hardison
Mr. Chris Houk, VP for Enrollment (270) 686- 4241
• Administrative Assistant: Samantha Hines
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Ms. Tracy Naylor, VP for Advancement (270) 686-9551
• Administrative Assistant: Maggie Fields
Email Addresses:
[email protected]
• Associate Academic Dean for Online Programming and
Director of Instructional Technology: Jeff Barnette (270)
686-4359
• Director of Institutional Effectiveness (Assessment) and
Institutional Research: Stephanie Clary (270) 686-9550
• Registrar: Sr. Helena Fischer, OSU (270) 686-4248
• Assistant Registrar: Sr. Betsy Moyer, OSU
• Administrative Assistant: Becky Wood
• Bookstore: Beverly McCandless, Manager (270) 686-4255
• Assistant: Sr. Rose Jean Powers, OSU
• Human Resources: Tammy Keller (270) 686-4246
•Title IX Coordinator: Tammy Keller (270) 686-4246
• Coordinator of Disability Services: Dr. Dolores Kiesler (270)
686-4259
• Financial Aid: Kristi Eidson (270) 686-4356
• IT: Chris Ford (270) 686-4301
• Assistant IT Dir: Travis Wedding (270) 686-9561
• IT Support: Justin Clark (270) 686-4223
• NOTE: For normal IT problems, submit HelpDesk Ticket, available oncampus on the intranet; off-campus, access the Brescia INTRANET
via http://intranet.brescia.edu, click on “Submit a Helpdesk
Request” about 2/3 of the way down the INFORMATION
TECHNOLOGY items in middle column
• ONLINE: For ONLINE IT problems, contact Learning House Help
Desk, available 24/7
• Routine Maintenance: Mike Ward (270) 686-9572
• Routine Housekeeping: Danny Clark (270) 686-4257
• NOTE: For Maintenance or Housekeeping requests
requiring more than minimal expense or time, please
contact your Division Chair in order to submit request
through proper channels.
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Library: Sr. Judy Riney, OSU, Director (270) 686-4288
• Librarian: Kathy Eby (270) 686-4213
• Circulation Manager: Carrie Mann (270) 686-4212
• Library Assistant/A-V: Carol Ranburger (270)686-4214
Public Relations – Website, Newsworthy Events: Kayla Cruse (270 686-2110
Campus Ministry: Sr. Pam Mueller, OSU (270) 686-4319
Student Support Services: Dr. Dolores Kiesler, Director (270) 686-4259
• Administrative Assistant: Sharon Kasinger (270) 686-9573
Athletic Director: Brian Skortz (270) 686-6416
Posting Class/Club Event on Brescia Calendar: Division Chair
Rent Brescia University Space/Room(s):
Anna Hardison (270) 686-4332
BU SCHOOLS/DIVISIONS & CHAIRPERSONS
1. William H. Thompson School of Business: Dr. Rohnn Sanderson,
Chair (270) 686-4312
1) Accounting
2) Business
3) MBA/MSM
2. School of Education: Dr. Marlaine Chase, Chair (270) 686-6415
1) Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education (IECE)
2) Elementary Education
3) Middle School Education
4) Secondary Education (Biology, English, Applied Mathematics,
Social Studies)
5) Art Education
6) Spanish Education
7) Special Education
8) Endorsements: Teacher Leader and ESL
9) MSTL
3. Fine Arts Division: Sr. Diane Taylor, Chair (270) 686-4272
1) Art
3) Theatre
2) Graphic Design
4. Humanities Division: Dr. Ellen Dugan-Barrette, Chair (270) 686-4258
1) English
4) Spanish
2) History
5) Theology
3) Pre-Law Studies
5. Mathematics and Natural Sciences Division: Dr. Conrad Toepfer, Chair
(270) 686-4221
1) Biology
5) Mathematics
2) Biochemistry
6) Medical Technology
3) Chemistry
7) Speech Pathology/Audiology
4) Computer Science
6. Social and Behavioral Sciences Division: Ms. Vicki Will (270) 6864321
1) Addictions Counseling
4) Social Studies
2) Political Science
5) Social Work
3) Psychology
MBS DIRECT AND BRESCIA UNIVERSITY
• Go to Brescia homepage: www.brescia.edu
• Under “Academics” (bottom center), click
Brescia Bookstore
• Scroll down text and click on ICON above
WHO TO CALL IF…
• Problems with student? Division/School Chairperson, VPAA
(on- campus student), OR Associate Academic Dean (online
student)
• Technology problems?
• On-campus: submit Help Desk Request to IT Department
• Online: Contact Learning House Help Desk as listed in
Moodle
• Will be absent from class? Division/School Chair and VPAA;
OR Keith Hudson, Assoc VPAA for ONLINE classes
PART-TIME FACULTY INFORMATION SHEET
Please submit the following information to the office of
the VPAA each semester (fill out & copy this text box into email to
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[email protected])
SEMESTER: __________________________________
NAME:_______________________________________________
ADDRESS:____________________________________________
CONTACT PHONE#:_____________________________________
EMAIL ADDRESS:_______________________________________
EMERGENCY CONTACTS:
1. NAME:____________________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________
PHONE – HOME:___________________________________
WORK:___________________________________
2. NAME:____________________________________________
ADDRESS:_________________________________________
PHONE – HOME:___________________________________
WORK:___________________________________
Please send a copy of every
syllabus electronically to
Sr. Cheryl Clemons
[email protected]
and/or
Lori Ferguson
[email protected]
Office of the Vice President for
Academic Affairs!
INFORMATION TO BE INCLUDED IN SYLLABUS
I.
Number and title of course, semester, and year
II.
Name of Instructor, office location (if applicable), how/when students may contact you
when needed
III. Prerequisites (if any) or other limitations
IV. Required text and/or materials
V.
Indication of whether the course fills a General Education Requirement, and if so, the
area in the GER curriculum it fulfills (e.g., “This course fulfills a GER in global
perspectives.”)
VI. Indication of whether the course is a major requirement, a major elective, a related
subject requirement, or open only to non-majors (e.g., “This course fulfills a major
elective in computer and mathematical science and is a related subject requirement for
the mathematical studies specialty area of the middle grades education program.”)
VII. Evidence of activities designed to address Educational Outcomes (see next several
slides for Educational Outcomes and expectations)
VIII. Description of course content, including primary course objectives and a weekly
schedule
IX. Principal instructional techniques
X.
Course requirements, including attendance and course deadlines (e.g., papers, reports,
projects, research)
XI. Methods of evaluation (include the proportional value of each, including the grading
scale and the probable number of evaluations)
BRESCIA UNIVERSITY EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
Brescia University graduates will demonstrate the ability to think
critically, analyze information, and communicate effectively.
Brescia University graduates will attain competence in and apply
a field of study in readiness for graduate school or a career in
an appropriate field.
Brescia University graduates will possess the capacity to adapt to
diverse environments.
Brescia University graduates will understand and apply ethical
standards in promoting justice and service to others.
BRESCIA GENERAL EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES
SKILLS:
VALUES:
1. Thinking
1. Global Welfare
2. Research
2. Human Welfare
3. Communication
3. Personal Welfare
4. Creativity
KNOWLEDGE:
1. Religion and Philosophy
2. Culture and Communication
3. Science and Human Behavior
For help in incorporating BU’s
Educational Outcomes into
course syllabi, see Appendix #I
ADA SYLLABUS STATEMENT
Disability Accommodations:
Reasonable accommodations are available for students with a
documented disability. If you have a documented disability that you
believe will have an effect on your classwork or your ability to
participate fully in this course, please provide the Instructor with a
letter from Dr. Dolores Kiesler, Coordinator of Disability Services
([email protected] OR 270-686-4259) explaining the
needed accommodation. Accommodation will not be given after the
fact.
BRESCIA CATALOG
For course descriptions and other information about
academic requirements, degree requirements,
General Education courses, and various other
elements of Brescia University, consult the
University Catalog at
http://www.brescia.edu/_uploads/2014-2016-catalog.pdf
2014-2016
UNDERGRADUATE
and
GRADUATE
CATALOG
BRESCIA UNIVERSITY WITHDRAWAL POLICY
On-Campus Semester Courses:
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Students may drop a class without its appearance on the
transcript during the first week of classes.
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Students may WITHDRAW from a class (with a W on transcript)
up through mid-term:
• October 15, 2014, for Fall 2014 classes
• March 6, 2015, for Spring 2015 classes
Online Mod Classes:
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Students may drop a class without its appearance on the
transcript prior to the time of the first CHAT SESSION
Students may WITHDRAW from a class (with a W on transcript)
up through the beginning chat session of Class Session #4 (for
8-wk class). Full semester online classes follow the regular
schedule for withdrawal.
FACULTY CONTRACTS AND PAYMENT
On-Campus Semester Courses:
Contracts are signed for all regular session courses,
with payments made at the end of each month during
the length of the contract.
Online Mod Classes:
Contracts are signed (if possible) for each semester,
listing each course and the Mod in which it is taught.
Payment for the entire course is made at the end of
each Mod for 8-week classes. Payment for full semester
online classes is paid on a monthly basis.
On-Campus/Online Combination:
Faculty teaching in both formats will receive separate
contracts, with payment dates listed above for each
format.
CLASS ROSTERS AND ATTENDANCE
On-Campus Semester Courses:
Class rosters are distributed by the Registrar electronically.
Online Mod Classes:
Class rosters are distributed by the Registrar electronically.
NOTE: If a student contacts you directly about missing the first
required CHAT and you believe the extenuating (beyond student’s
control) circumstances are legitimate and are willing to grant the
exemption, please notify the Associate Academic Dean so this
student will not be administratively withdrawn from the course.)
In both formats, please monitor attendance adequately so
that, if students “drop out” of your class, you can provide
the Registrar with “Last Date Attended” on your final GRADE
submission– necessary for Financial Aid accountability.
FACULTY FEEDBACK TO STUDENTS
• Please provide positive and corrective feedback to students early
and often. (Research is unanimous that students succeed more in
classes where they receive frequent and helpful faculty input.)
• Make use of the “Student of Concern” forms for students not
attending class or not doing homework, or otherwise
disconnected from the class. [Forms available either on Intranet
or as a Faculty Resource on Learning House Course Homepage.]
• Make use of the WARNING SLIPS. While they have traditionally
been given at mid-term, they can be issued at any time. However,
PLEASE make sure that students whose passing grade is
questionable are made aware of their status BEFORE mid-term, in
case they need to withdraw from the course.
• Even AFTER mid-term, if a student’s work declines to the point of
endangering success, please issue a WARNING SLIP.
• WARNING SLIPS are available on the Intranet OR as a Faculty
Resource on Learning House Course Homepage.
BRESCIA UNIVERSITY
Student of Concern FORM
For the “Student of Concern” form, go to
http://intranet.brescia.edu center column.
On-Campus Student Absences (more than 3
consecutive absences or multiple scattered
absences), contact Academic Dean
Other behavioral or psychological issues, contact
Care Team members: Josh Clary or Eva Atkinson
Available as a WORD document on the Intranet!
Send/Give one copy to student; send copy to VPAA,
who will forward copy to advisor.
BRESCIA UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATHLETES
Instructors in on-campus courses in which athletes are part
of the student body should note the following:
• Athletics are officially sponsored by Brescia and thus
should receive faculty support.
• Student athletes are responsible for notifying
instructors when they will miss class because of
games; in these cases, students are expected to turn
in assigned work ahead of time and come prepared
with homework/reading work scheduled for the
following class.
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If a student athlete is in academic trouble, please fill
out an Early Warning or Warning Slip as soon as
possible and submit to VPAA.
Contact Brian Skortz, BU’s Athletic Director, for
concerns about any student.
STUDENT ATHLETES (CONT.)
Brescia University does not have an “excused absence” policy.
Required absences from class for games count as part of the
“no more than 20%” of non-attendance allowed for course
credit.
Faculty should work with students in good academic standing to
make up for missed work.
Student athletes are responsible for alerting instructors as early as
possible about missed classes, and for making up missed work.
GRADES
On-Campus Semester Courses:
Grades are to be submitted to the Registrar by the
assigned date on grade sheets distributed by Registrar.
NOTE: for any “F” grade, you must note whether the “F”
is a truly earned grade or because the student stopped
attending class; in the latter case, you must note the
Last Date Attended. (IF student will earn a letter grade other
than “F” if work not completed, indicate that on Grade Report
form.)
Online Mod Classes:
Grades are submitted _____________________
For a description of the
GRADE REVIEW Process to
handle disputed grades,
see APPENDIX # II.
INCOMPLETE “I” GRADES
An “I” grade should be given only when circumstances
beyond the student’s control prevent course
completion; they should NOT be given simply
because the student failed to begin work in a timely
manner.
DEADLINES: See http://www.brescia.edu/academic-calendar
On-campus “I” grades must be completed within 6
weeks of the following semester.
Online “I” grades must be completed within 2 weeks
of the end of the semester during which the grade
was earned.
Incomplete Grades not completed within the assigned
timeframe will automatically be entered as an “F.”
STUDENT ATTENDANCE AND RECORDS
Records - Class records should be kept so as to be intelligible to a substitute
teacher or, in emergency, to the Academic Dean and Registrar. Grade
reports should be submitted promptly when requested. The instructor
should retain class records for three years in case evidence is necessary.
Privacy - The University is bound by the Family Educational Rights and
Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) guiding the release of student information to
the public. For details see the current Catalog.
Attendance Policy - Students are expected to attend all classes. A student
missing twenty percent or more of the scheduled class meetings for a
course may be denied credit for that course unless there are extenuating
circumstances and the student demonstrates adequate comprehension
of course content. In the regular semester, each instructor is free to set
individual class attendance standards.
On-campus faculty should consult their Division Chair for
the “department” numeric code for whichever copying
machine is most convenient on campus.
For large printing jobs, Mailroom Manager is available to
run copies, provided he is given enough advance
notice.
In service of a “greener” campus, please consider
scanning documents into your computer and then
posting them electronically for students in whatever
format is appropriate.
PHOTOCOPYING – ON-CAMPUS FACULTY ONLY
STUDENT EVALUATION OF COURSES
On-Campus Semester Courses:
All part-time faculty teaching on-ground courses must have every
class taught evaluated unless exempted by the Division/School
Chair or the VPAA/Academic Dean. However, part-time faculty
members who have taught two or more courses per semester for
three years will have one course each semester.
Courses should be evaluated during the between the ninth and
fourteenth week of the semester—never during exam week! The
instructor should contact the office of the VPAA to obtain the
appropriate number of student evaluation forms. The process is as
follows:
For a list of student questions apart
from demographics, see Appendix #III
1. Instructor requests required number of forms from the office of
the VPAA.
2. Instructor chooses student monitor and second student witness.
3. Instructor leaves the classroom, and the monitor administers the
evaluation to the class, collects them, and places them in a
sealed envelope.
4. Both students sign the envelope.
5. Monitor delivers the sealed envelope to the office of the VPAA.
For evening courses, envelope should be slid under office door.
6. Evaluations will be summarized and a report will later be given to
the Instructor by the Division/School Chair.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should the Instructor OR the monitor
take evaluations home. If prompt delivery of evaluations will be
impossible, the Instructor should make prior arrangements with the
VPAA for handling the evaluations appropriately.
Online Mod Classes:
Electronic course evaluations are built into every Learning
House course.
Faculty teaching online courses should urge students to
complete course evaluations in order to help the University
maintain and/or improve quality instruction.
Course evaluations are summarized and made available to
the Division/School Chairs, who then distribute them to
faculty teaching the online courses.
For a list of student questions apart from
demographics, see Appendix #IV
ACADEMIC INTEGRITY & PLAGIARISM
As part of Brescia’s commitment to ethics and moral virtue,
we work hard to instill a sense of academic integrity in
Brescia students. Please be alert to evidence of dishonesty
in its various forms, especially regarding PLAGIARISM in
work done both online and on-campus. [See
www.wpacouncil.org/positions/WPAplagiarism.pdf for best practices.]
Brescia subscribes to Turn-It-In.com, a service that enables us
to verify suspected plagiarism. To utilize this service,
contact Chris Ford in IT at [email protected]
Include statement in syllabus for how you will
handle cheating/plagiarism.
All instances of plagiarism should be
submitted to the VPAA/Academic
Dean at
[email protected]
EMAIL ACCOUNT
All Brescia faculty and students are issued Brescia email
accounts ([email protected])
According to University policy, all faculty should use their
BRESCIA email account for all coursework and
communication with students. Since email is the primary
mode of all-campus communication, students should get
in the habit early of accessing their Brescia email account
in order to receive general and specific information and
requests. If the Brescia email is what faculty require,
students go to this account more frequently.
Brescia email can be accessed from anywhere via the
WEBMAIL Icon at the bottom of the home webpage of
Brescia (www.brescia.edu)
NOTE: Email passwords must be changed every 90 days for
security purposes.
ON-LINE ACCESS INFORMATION
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Student Code of Conduct/Academic Rights
 http://www.brescia.edu/_uploads/Brescia-UniversityStudent-Handbook.pdf (pp. 97–101)
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Faculty Rights and Code of Conduct
Consult Division/School Chair for copy of/access
to entire Part-Time Faculty Handbook
HARASSMENT/SEXUAL HARASSMENT
Brescia University prohibits harassment of any kind against any group or
individual because of race, color, religion, national origin, ethnic
identification, age, disability, genetic information, gender, or sexual
orientation. The University’s ability to achieve its mission is
dependent on the cooperative efforts of its faculty, staff, and
students. For such cooperation to exist, an atmosphere of
professionalism, marked by mutual trust and respect, is essential.
Harassment, conduct which violates this atmosphere, is
unprofessional, illegal, and unethical. Brescia University prohibits
such unacceptable conduct by anyone, including but not limited to:
faculty, staff, students, managers, supervisors, co-workers, or nonemployees such as vendors and contractors.
For definitions and examples of
Harassment and Sexual Harassment,
see Appendix #V
Faculty have the right to work in a harassment-free environment.
Faculty who believe they are being subjected to
harassment/sexual harassment from another Brescia faculty
member or administrator should follow the grievance procedures
or “steps” outlined in FH 2.11.2. If the perceived
harassment/sexual harassment involves either staff or students,
faculty should observe the following process:
1. Inform the individual that you feel you are being harassed; be
definitive. However, if the alleged harassment/sexual harassment
is coming from someone in a supervisory position, this step may
be waived.
2. If the problem continues, contact the Title IX Coordinator (the
Director of HR), who will first determine whether the issue can be
resolved informally. All persons involved in the complaint and any
subsequent investigation will keep all information confidential to
the maximum extent possible.
3. Under the direction of the HR Director and appropriate
supervisors, the University will conduct an investigation of any
formal complaint of harassment/sexual harassment using
principles of due process.
4. Any proven violation of University policy prohibiting
harassment/sexual harassment will result in disciplinary action.
Faculty shall not engage in acts of harassment/sexual harassment
directed toward other employees or persons associated with the
University. Faculty must report all incidents of
harassment/sexual harassment to their Division/School
Chairperson and/or the VPAA. Faculty with supervisory
responsibilities (Division/School Chairpersons and student
employee supervisors) and supervisors of other academic areas
(Registrar, Librarian, and SSS Director) are required to enforce
this policy statement by seeking to eliminate harassment/sexual
harassment in the work environment under their jurisdiction, by
reporting incidents of harassment/sexual harassment to the Title
IX Coordinator and/or the VPAA/Academic Dean, and by
periodically informing supervised faculty, staff, and students
about this policy statement and their obligations hereunder.
If, according to the policy outlined in the Student Handbook
section on “Harassment/Sexual Harassment,” a student
reports an incident of perceived harassment/sexual
harassment by a faculty member, the person receiving the
complaint must contact the Title IX Coordinator (Director of
HR) and/or the VPAA/Academic Dean. In cases where the
student feels uncomfortable speaking to a current teacher,
Step 1 of the Student Handbook process may be waived. A
faculty member accused of harassment/sexual
harassment by a student will be contacted by the
VPAA/Academic Dean. If the situation cannot be resolved
informally, the Title IX Coordinator will assist the VPAA in
conducting an investigation using principles of due
process.
Faculty who intentionally make a false allegation of
harassment/sexual harassment will be subject to
disciplinary action as outlined in the FH section on
Grievance Procedures (2.11.2). According to the Student
Handbook, “any student who intentionally makes a false
allegation of discrimination or harassment” against a
faculty member “will be subject to disciplinary action”
according to the policies outlined in that Handbook.
For other Grievance Procedures and
handling of Student Complaints, see
Appendix #VI and #VII
LIBRARY
Hours:
• Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.
• Fridays: 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
• Weekends: Closed Sat; Sun = 5:30 – 10:00 p.m.
• Holidays, Semester Breaks, and Summer Hours
May Vary
• Additional Information: Please consult “Library
Information” Sheet under LH Faculty Resources
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LIBRARY SERVICES
Library Instruction for your Class: Kathy Eby (270) 686- 4213
Reserve Library Computer Lab: Carrie Mann (270) 686-4212
AV Issues: Carol Ranburger (270) 686-4214
Research Help for Classes: Kathy Eby (270) 686- 4213
Interlibrary Loan Materials: Carrie Mann (270) 686-4212
Place Item on Reserve for Class: Carrie Mann (270) 686-4212
Request Item to be Added to Library Collection: Sr. Judy Riney
(270) 686-4288
One-on-One Help to Use Library Databases: Kathy Eby (270)
686- 4213
Email: [email protected]
URSULINE CENTER FOR TEACHING AND LEARNING
Location: Brescia University Library
Resources: Hard copy articles and books; CDs and
DVDs; electronic resources
Access: Contact Sr. Judy ([email protected]) or
Carrie Mann ([email protected])
OPEN COMPUTER LABS
• Library: Available when Library Open (or class/training not
in session); multiple free-standing computers also available
• Science Building 110 S (Teaching Lab): Available when
classes not scheduled
• Science Building Lab (211 S): Available anytime with ID
• CRC Lab (Administration Building 341 A): Available when
classes not in session
• Lechner 109 L (Teaching Lab): Available when classes not
in session
STUDENT SERVICES (ACADEMIC)
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Student Support Services
• Tutoring
• Study Skills and Test Taking
• Proctor Tests (with prior approval)
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Online Services
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FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE
PLEASE adhere to assigned time for FINAL EXAMS.
If on-campus exams must be rescheduled, please
contact Division/School Chair and/or the VPAA for
alternative times. Under NO circumstances may
exams be rescheduled for the Thursday of Exam
Week.
If online exams must be rescheduled, please contact
Jeff Barnette for alternative time.
BRESCIA “QUAD” LOOKING TO CAMPUS CENTER
MISCELLANEOUS INFORMATION
• Office Supplies: On-campus Instructors should contact Division/School
Chair
• Absence: If you know in advance you will miss class, please contact
Division/School Chair and Office of the VPAA. ONLINE Instructors should
contact Jeff Barnette at [email protected]
Please set up distribution list of your students early in the
semester so you can contact your class easily.
• Mailboxes: On-campus Instructors who would like a mailbox, contact
Division/School Chair to see if one is available in Mailroom
• University Switchboard: Messages can be left at switchboard at (270)
685-3131
• University Mailroom/Copy Center: Contact Mailroom Manager
IT RESPONSIBLE USE POLICY
Brescia University has a Technology Use Policy
(including descriptions of its Purpose, Ethics,
Expectation of Courtesy, Responsibilities,
Communications Policies, Privacy, and Enforcement
policies. For specific questions, please consult
Division/School Chair and/or IT Director.
For list of ethical expectations,
responsibilities, and enforcement
policies, see Appendix #VIII
1. Brescia’s Educational Outcomes (EOs) – see Catalog, pp. 40–
41 (http://www.brescia.edu/_uploads/2012-2014-catalog.pdf)– should
be perceived not as artificial add-ons to a course but as
opportunities to enrich the course content and presentation.
Every course should do what it can to advance the EOs. The
General Education Requirements (GERs) broadly address all of
the EOs; Non-GER and upper-level GERs advance particular EOs
to a greater depth.
2. A course approved for GER will promote each of the four skills
and three values outcomes, and it will address all elements of
those outcomes unless there exists good reason not to do so.
(For ex., a GER course reasonably can be expected to
incorporate all elements of the Communication Skill”– writing,
reading, speaking, listening, and interaction with others.)
APPENDIX #I: APPLYING BU EDUCATI0NAL OUTCOMES
3. A non-GER course will be attuned to the EOs and will
address elements of the EOs at every possible opportunity
and at a depth appropriate to the level of the course.
4. The co-curriculum will offer students opportunities to apply
knowledge, skills, and values in ways that facilitate further
attainment of the EOs.
5. The Educational Outcomes and Assessment Committee, in
conjunction with the VPAA/Academic Dean, the Director of
Institutional Effectiveness, the Curriculum Committee, the
Dean of Student Development, and the Student Welfare
Committee will insure that all the skills, values, and
knowledge outcomes are fully addressed by the various
elements of the curriculum and co-curriculum.
APPENDIX #II: GRADE REVIEW PROCESS
Students wishing to dispute a course grade have a Grievance Policy
that must be followed, outlined in the Student Handbook, pp.
108–111 (see http://www.brescia.edu/_uploads/Brescia-University-StudentHandbook.pdf ).
The process may be summarized thus:
1. Speak with Instructor; if this does not resolve issue:
2. Speak with Division Chair; if this does not resolve issue:
3. Speak with VPAA/Academic Dean; if this does not resolve issue:
4. VPAA convenes a Review Board, who hears the appeal.
Consult Student Handbook for specifics about dates by which these appeals must
be filed and resolved, the Review Board composition, and possible outcomes of the
process.
NOTE: Students are far less likely to file a Grade Review Appeal if
they’ve been given frequent and ongoing feedback about their
status in the course, and if grading policies are clear and consistent.
APPENDIX #III: STUDENT EVALUATION QUESTIONS
1. Explains clearly the objectives and procedures for this course.
2. Is organized and well-prepared for teaching in an online format.
3. Explains subject matter clearly.
4. Shows enthusiasm for teaching the class.
5. Encourages questions and/or opinions.
6. Has adequate knowledge of the subject.
7. Grades fairly and impartially.
8. Evaluates student performance based on material assigned.
9. Is available for help outside of class.
10. Summarizes or emphasizes major points in lectures or discussions.
11. Makes assignments that are clear and definite.
12. Increases student interest in the subject.
13. Replies to student inquiries in a timely manner.
14. Returns class assignments, especially graded ones, in a timely manner.
15. If textbook is required, presents textbook material as essential to the class.
16. The content of the course is appropriate considering my preparation and ability.
17. The supplemental readings are beneficial.
18. Class discussions are beneficial for the purpose of completing assignments.
19. Overall, I think the instructor did a good job.
APPENDIX #IV: ONLINE STUDENT EVALUATION QUESTIONS
1. Explained clearly the objectives and procedures for this course.
2. Is organized and well-prepared for teaching in an online format.
3. Guides chat or forum discussion in an orderly way, summarizing
or emphasizing major points.
4. Has adequate knowledge of the subject.
5. Grades fairly and impartially based upon material assigned.
6. Makes assignments which are clearly stated in syllabus.
7. Provides feedback in a timely way to my submitted work.
8. Responds in a timely way to my emails.
9. Overall, I think the instructor did a good job.
10. The workload for this course was appropriate.
11. The required texts, supplemental readings and web links were
beneficial.
12. This course challenged me academically.
13. What aspects of the course most helped my learning?
14. What aspects of the course most hindered my learning?
APPENDIX #V: HARASSMENT
Harassment is generally defined as an act or
communication causing emotional stress that
specifically intends to torment, intimidate, or
humiliate an individual or group. Furthermore, it is
generally defined by the recipient, according to
the standards of what a reasonable person would
consider unacceptable or offensive. Examples of
impermissible harassment include, but are not
limited to:
1. The use of physical force or violence to restrict the freedom of movement
of another person or to endanger the health and safety of another
person based on that person’s gender, ethnicity, etc.;
2. Physical or verbal behavior that involves an express or implied threat to
interfere or has as its purpose or has the reasonably foreseeable effect
of interfering with an individual’s personal safety, academic efforts,
employment, participation in University-sponsored extracurricular
activities because of that individual’s race, color, etc., and which causes
that individual to have a reasonable apprehension that harm is about to
occur;
3. Any type of conduct that has the effect of unreasonably interfering with
an individual’s academic performance or creates an intimidating, hostile,
or offensive learning environment;
4. Epithets, slurs, or derogatory comments based on a person’s race, color,
intellectual ability, etc.
Sexual harassment is defined as any unwelcome
sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and
other verbal and physical conduct of a sexual
nature, which continues when requested to cease.
Gender discrimination is defined as derogatory
references to gender [from Director of Human
Resources 2008]. Sexual harassment occurs when:
1. Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly
a term or condition of an individual’s employment;
2. Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is
used as a basis for employment decisions affecting such
individual; or
3. Such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably
interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an
intimidating, hostile, or offensive working or learning
environment.
APPENDIX #VI: GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES
Purpose: Whenever possible, all problems should be resolved before filing a
grievance. Brescia University encourages open communication between
supervisors/administrators and employees/faculty/ staff.
The purpose of this procedure is to promote prompt and efficient investigation and
resolution of grievances. Cases involving the dismissal of a faculty member must
be processed under the provisions of the Faculty Handbook; and cases involving
the dismissal of staff personnel shall be processed under the provisions of the
Staff Handbook.
Resort to Other Procedures: If the grievant seeks resolution of the subject matter of a
pending grievance in any forum or by any set of procedures other than those
established in this procedure, the University shall be under no obligation to
proceed any further with its own grievance proceedings.
Confidentiality: Grievance proceedings shall be confidential; and all relevant written
and electronic records of the formal or informal grievance proceeding shall be
available for use by the respective parties in the event that the proceedings go to
other forums.
Records of Grievance Proceedings: All written and electronic records of formal or
informal grievance proceedings should be forwarded to the President’s office to be
retained for a period of two (2) years after completion of the grievance
proceedings.
Definitions: For the purpose of this procedure
1. The term “grievance” shall mean an allegation that the grievant’s
employment rights and entitlements have been adversely
affected due to a substantive violation, misapplication, or
misinterpretation of University policies, regulations, or
procedures.
2. The term “grievant” shall mean an identified person (or group of
persons) who was/were at the time of the occasion of the
grievance a faculty member/employee/staff member of the
University.
3. The term “respondent” shall mean an identified person (or group
of persons) alleged to have caused the grievance.
4. The term “working days” shall mean those days when the
business offices of the University are open.
Time Limitations: When any action which is required to be taken
within a specified time period is not taken in time, the following
shall apply
1. If the grievant fails to act within the time limits specified, the
University shall have no responsibility to process the grievance.
2. If the University fails to act in the time specified, the grievant
may proceed to the next review level and any subsequently
issued decision on the matter at the by-passed level shall be
void.
Procedure for Handling a Grievance
Step 1.
A grievance must first be presented in writing and informally to the
grievant’s immediate supervisor. The grievance must be filed
within twenty (20) working days of the date on which the grievant
knew or should have known of the action or condition which
occasioned the grievance. Whenever possible, the filing of a
written grievance should be preceded by discussion with the
immediate supervisor and other informal attempts to resolve the
matter. The immediate supervisor, upon receipt of a written
grievance, shall investigate the matter as deemed appropriate
and respond to the grievant in writing within five (5) working
days. (In cases of alleged violation of civil rights, the grievant may
bypass Step 1 and proceed immediately to Step 2.)
Step 2.
If the grievance is not resolved at Step 1 and the grievant desires to pursue the
matter, the grievant shall formalize the grievance and file it in writing within five
(5) working days of the Step 1 decision according to the appropriate procedure
described below. The formal grievance shall state the specific policy, regulation
or procedure alleged to have been misinterpreted, misapplied or violated, the
date of the first occurrence, the identity of the respondent, the effect on the
grievant, and the relief requested.
The University makes every attempt to ensure that all employees are treated fairly.
Accordingly, the University has established the following administrative review
system to help resolve employee grievances as quickly, fairly, and informally as
possible. This system affects only employees below the supervisory level.
An employee who has complaints about job-related matters should use the
following procedures in the order indicated
1. Informal Review – The employee should discuss the matter as soon as
possible with his/her supervisor. The supervisor will attempt to resolve the
matter as quickly as possible.
2. Formal Review – if the matter is not resolved informally, the aggrieved
employee may file a written report with the Director of Human Resources
within five (5) working days following the supervisor’s response. Thereafter, the
University will consider the matter, including any necessary investigation of the
facts, and respond in writing within fifteen (15) working days.
If the employee is not satisfied with the response, the employee may file a copy of
the same written request with the President of the University. The President will
consider the matter, including any necessary investigation of the facts, and will
respond in writing within fifteen (15) working days. The President’s response
will be final and conclusive.
Faculty Procedure: The faculty member shall submit the written grievance
to the Chair of the Executive Committee of the Faculty Assembly, who
shall investigate the matter and hold an informal hearing as necessary
with all parties concerned. If the matter is not satisfactorily resolved
within ten (10) working days of receipt of the grievance, the Chair of
the Executive Committee shall convene the Executive Committee to
determine whether the facts of the grievance merit a formal grievance
hearing and so notify all concerned parties. If a formal grievance
hearing is deemed necessary, the Executive Committee within ten (10)
working days shall follow one of the following options:
The Executive Committee shall convene as a grievance hearing
committee
-orThe Executive Committee shall appoint an ad hoc committee to hear the
grievance, which committee shall conduct the hearing as soon as
practicable (in cases involving alleged civil rights violations, the
Executive Committee should seriously consider appointing a grievance
committee reflecting the goals of equal opportunity).
Should the Chair of the Executive Committee be named as a respondent,
the Vice Chair shall assume the chair’s responsibilities in these
procedures. Should any member perceive a conflict of interest or be
named a respondent, the President shall appoint a substitute for these
proceedings.
Guidelines for Formal Grievance Hearings: Should a formal hearing
be necessary, the following guidelines shall be followed:
1.
All parties to the grievance shall have the right to obtain
witnesses and present evidence.
2. The grievant and respondent shall be entitled to reasonable
notice of all hearings and may be present at all testimony.
3. All parties to the grievance shall be entitled to representation by
counsel of their choice.
4. The University shall cooperate with the grievant in securing
witnesses and in making available specifically identified and
relevant documentary and other evidence requested by the
grievant or the committee. The grievant, by filing the complaint,
thereby consents to and waives any claim of confidentiality of all
relevant documents and other evidence in the files of Brescia
University, Inc.
5. All parties to the grievance and the members of the hearing
committee shall have the right to confront and cross-examine
witnesses.
6. The chair of the grievance hearing committee may request depositions
from witnesses who cannot appear before the committee, and, in case
of question determine the relevancy of documentation requested.
7. The committee may grant continuances when requested by either party.
8. The committee shall keep an electronic record of the proceedings.
Upon request, all parties to the grievance are entitled to a copy of this
record as well as a copy of any documents or other written statements
which are submitted to the grievance hearing committee. All committee
records shall be forwarded by the chair to the President within fifteen
(15) working days of completion of the hearing.
9. The disposition of the grievance by the committee shall take the form of
findings of fact and conclusions and a recommended disposition to the
President, and will be issued within fifteen (15) working days after
completion of the hearing. The recommended disposition must be
based solely on the record, pertinent institutional policies, regulations,
and procedures, and the law of the land.
10. All hearing committees shall convene within ten (10) working days of
receiving their charge, elect a chair, notify all concerned parties of the
time, date, and place of the first hearing meeting, and strive to complete
their proceedings in a timely fashion.
Step 3.
The President of the University shall receive copies of all grievance
recommendations, and shall make the final decision based upon
a review of the record and the findings, conclusions, and
recommendations of the hearing committee. Such decision shall
be made within ten (10) working days after issuance of the
Committee’s recommendations.
If the President is a respondent to the grievance, the first vicepresident of the University shall assume his/her role in the
proceedings with the exception that the Chair of the Board of
Trustees shall make the final decision.
APPENDIX #VII: STUDENT COMPLAINTS
Informal (Unwritten) Complaints
Informal (unwritten) complaints are handled by the Division/School
Chair (see Division Chair’s Handbook (Personnel Responsibilities
1.b. p. 2). The faculty member will have ten working days to
respond to the complaint.
Unresolved student complaints may then proceed to a Grade Review
or a grievance hearing as outlined in the Faculty Handbook for
grade reviews ( see Grade Review and Academic Dishonesty
Sections 3.3.5 and 3.8) and the Student Handbook for all other
topics (see Academic Issues, Administrative Issues,
Discrimination Issues, pp. 108-110).
Formal (Written) Complaints
Formal (written) complaints from students about faculty are handled
initially by the Division/School Chair. If the formal (written)
complaint remains unresolved, the complaint will move to a Grade
Review or grievance hearing, whichever is appropriate to the nature
of the complaint. The formal (written) complaint then becomes a
part of the record of those proceedings.
Formal (written) complaints that do not result in a Grade Review or
other grievance hearing are kept in a complaint file in the
Academic Dean’s Office. The Academic Dean keeps a record of the
complaint and the written explanation of the handling of the
complaint by the Division/School Chair, including the report to the
complainant report of the University’s response.
The faculty member has a right to read and respond to a formal
(written) complaint that does not result in a Grade Review or
grievance hearing and any material in the file. Any faculty response
is to be made within ten working days of the filing of the written
complaint. The response is then a part of the written record.
A copy of the formal (written) complaint and any related material are
kept in the complaint log for three years.
APPENDIX #VIII: IT POLICY
Ethics:
All use will be in accordance with federal, state, and local law, as well as
with basic ethical principles. In particular
A. No material may be installed, downloaded, or transmitted in violation
of copyright law or intellectual property rights.
B. Use of technology to compose or transmit anything that could be
considered discriminatory, offensive, obscene, threatening, harassing,
intimidating, demeaning, slanderous or disruptive to any employee or
other person is prohibited.
C. Use of technology as a forum for broadcasting grievances is prohibited.
All grievances must be handled in accordance with the provisions of
the respective handbooks (i.e.., Faculty, Staff, Student).
D. Use of technology to intentionally receive, view, transmit, print or copy
pornographic information or images is prohibited. Materials are
deemed pornographic at the sole discretion and judgment of the
University.
E. Deliberate vandalism to equipment or systems including creating or
intentionally propagating viruses, malware, etc., stealing or
sabotaging other‘s work, disabling or by-passing security systems,
hacking into private files, or reconfiguring systems without permission
from the Director of IT is prohibited.
F. Non-Brescia commercial use of Brescia technology, without appropriate
Cabinet permission, is prohibited.
Responsibility:
A. Brescia equipment and systems are to be reasonably cared for by all
users. In particular, all equipment connecting to the Brescia network is
required to have active, up-to-date virus and spy-ware protection. Users
must inform and obtain approval from the Brescia IT Department before
making significant changes to equipment (e.g., location, installation or
removal of licensed software or hardware).
B. All users must keep private information secure. This includes selecting
sound passwords, regularly changing passwords, and maintaining security
of passwords.
C. All users should maintain reasonable backups of important electronic files.
Further, they should respect limits on storage capacity of all systems and
comply with directives from the IT director to delete unnecessary files.
Materials which jeopardize the functionality of the Brescia network may
be deleted by the IT staff, though reasonable effort to notify the owner will
be made beforehand.
D. Each user is personally responsible for the content of his or her email and
for the content of files on his or her computer or storage media to which
he or she has access. Attempts to disguise or misrepresent the origin of
information are prohibited. Users must recognize that even private
electronic communications are not necessarily secure, and that publicly
posted information may be impossible to completely rescind.
E. Users should not waste resources, e.g. by excessive printing.
Enforcement
Violators of the Brescia Technology Use Policy are subject to the provisions of
their respective handbooks (i.e., Faculty, Staff, or Student). If
circumstances allow, users violating these policies may receive a
notification from IT prior to sanctions. Sanctions may also include the
following:
A. A verbal or written warning
B. Restriction of technology privileges and/or suspension or denial of Brescia
technology use
C. Notification to supervisor or other agent for disciplinary action
D. Any combination of the above.
Any person receiving sanctions under the Brescia Technology Use Policy is
entitled to review/grievance procedures as delineated in other, appropriate
Brescia documents such as the faculty, staff, and student handbooks.
[developed by ICC and approved through Cabinet, 5/11/10]