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Quinebaug Valley Community College
742 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
Phone: (860) 412-7262
FAX: (860) 412-7222

Quinebaug Valley Community College

Adjunct Faculty Resources

 

Willimantic Center Faculty Handbook

 

Procedures and Services for Faculty

Staff Directory
Absence
Academic Support
Bookstore
Computer Access to Student Records
Computer Lab
Computer Lab Policy
Computer Use
Duplicating Services
Emergency Procedures
Faculty Rooms
Food
Library Services
Lost and Found
Mail
Parking
Room Use
Suggestion Box
Telephone
Weather Closings

STAFF DIRECTORY

Jose Aponte

Tutor

japonte@qvcc.commnet.edu

Delia Berlin

Director

dberlin@qvcc.commnet.edu

David Burdette

Computer Services

dburdette@qvcc.commnet.edu

Kristina Elliott

Office Assistant

kelliott@qvcc.commnet.edu

Bob Fernandez

Associate Director

rfernandez@qvcc.commnet.edu

Kathleen Gray

Assistant Director of Admissions

kgray@qvcc.commnet.edu

John Lepore

Coordinator of Learning Services Center

jlepore@qvcc.commnet.edu

Norma Marquez

Assistant

nmarquez@qvcc.commnet.edu

Eugenio Valentin

Custodian

evalentin@qvcc.commnet.edu

Personnel at the front desk can direct concerns or problems to appropriate staff members.

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ABSENCE

If an unavoidable circumstance makes it impossible for a faculty member to meet a class, he/she must notify the office of the Dean of Learning and Student Development (412-7200) and the Willimantic Center staff (423-1824).

Setting up a telephone tree is recommended to notify students of cancellations. Please leave a copy of your phone tree at the front desk so we can assist you if necessary.

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ACADEMIC SUPPORT

Tutoring services are available.

Walk-in math and English tutoring schedules are posted on the academic support board, near the library.

Ask staff at the front desk for more information

Assistance is provided with library research and tutoring, if necessary.

A small collection of books, videos, and audio tapes on strategies for success in college are available in the Library.

Some of the books available are:

  • College Learning and Study Skills
  • Study Skills for Learning Power
  • Math Anxiety Reduction
  • The Adult Learner's Guide to College Success

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BOOKSTORE

Books are available at the Willimantic Center the first 2 weeks of classes. Please advise students to purchase their books as soon as they possibly can.

The books are returned to the Danielson Campus at the end of 2 weeks.

Late arrivals will be posted on the board outside the bookstore.

Day and evening bookstore hours will be posted.

Some supplies, such as diskettes, pens, pencils, and notebooks will be available all semester.

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ACCESS TO STUDENT RECORDS

Please request instructions at the front desk to:

View academic history
View class rosters
View and export rosters

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COMPUTER LAB

Closes a half hour before the building is scheduled to close. For closing schedule, check at the front desk.

Not staffed at all times.

Any problems should be directed to the front desk.

Classrooms may be used for overflow if no classes are in session.

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COMPUTER LAB POLICY

Please Do:

Clean up after your work
Bring in your own disk
Speak softly (as in the library)
Return all special setups to normal
Handle the machines gently, with care

Please Don't:

Install or run personal software anywhere in the lab
Place personal files on the hard drive
Delete any files from the hard drives
Bring food or drink into the lab
Bring children into the lab

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COMPUTER USE

It is not permissible to use the computers to access material that may be considered pornographic.

Lab use is restricted to students & staff.

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DUPLICATING SERVICES

Request duplicating services by completing the form provided in the copy room.

The front desk staff is available to make copies and will try to accommodate all requests in a timely manner.

Please make requests in advance, if possible.

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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

Phones are located in the library, faculty offices, front desk, and vestibule. All classrooms have emergency phones for 911 calls and internal communication only.

In an emergency call 911 from the nearest phone and notify the Front Desk.

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FACULTY ROOMS

Offices are available for faculty to use for computer work, telephone calls, or to meet with students.

Check at the front desk for availability.

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FOOD

Food and beverages are not permitted in the computer classrooms, lab, and library.

Microwave oven and refrigerator are available for common use.

Coffee and vending machines are available. See the front desk staff for prices or change.

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LIBRARY SERVICES

Online Catalogs
Research Data Bases
Interlibrary Loan
Reference assistance (Assistance is also available by phone or NetMeeting)
Student Copier (10 cents per page; honor system - pay at the front desk)

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LOST AND FOUND

A lost and found box is kept at the reception desk.

Please advise students to label their books, diskettes and other items so we can assist with their return.

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MAIL

Outgoing U.S. Mail

Placed in basket at front desk.

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Outgoing Interoffice Mail

Placed in basket at front desk.

Delivered to Danielson as follows: Inquire at the Front Office.

Incoming Mail

Distributed to individual mailboxes or the front desk. Please check your mailbox regularly.

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PARKING

Free public parking lots of various durations are available at a number of locations around the Willimantic Center . Please pay attention to posted regulations to avoid parking tickets. Parking in the Jillson Square parking lot is free and this lot can be used all day.

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POLICIES AND INFORMATION

For a listing of policies and other college information please refer to:

College catalog

QVCC Adjunct Faculty Handbook

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RESTRICTED AREAS

Workroom and front desk areas:

To protect our students' confidentiality, these areas are for faculty and staff use only.

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CLASSROOM USE

•  Classrooms are scheduled in advance.

•  Please do not move classes to another room without checking with the front desk.

•  Please start and finish classes at the scheduled time. For safety and staffing issues, the Center closes promptly at the scheduled times.

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SUGGESTION BOX

•  The suggestion box is located in the lobby.

•  Please share your ideas for making QVCC better for all.

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TELEPHONE

•  Phones are located in the library, faculty offices, front desk, and vestibule. All classrooms have emergency phones for 911 calls and internal communication only.

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WEATHER CLOSING

•  A recorded phone message will inform you if there are cancellations due to weather (860.412.7399)

•  The following radio stations announce closings and delays:

WINY 1350 AM

WILI 1400 AM

WICH 1310 AM

WTIC 1080 AM

WCTY 97.7 FM

WXLO 104.5 FM

  • College Website: http://www.qvcc.commnet.edu - box on homepage will list, in red, the closing of the school due to inclement weather.

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Contact us

Pauline Clifford, Ph.D.
Director of Educational Technology
Quinebaug Valley Community College
742 Upper Maple Street
Danielson, CT 06239
Telephone: (860) 412-7262
FAX: (860) 412-7222

Email: pclifford@qvcc.commnet.edu

 

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