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
• Delia Berlin, Director
• Mary Romney, Coordinator of Academic Support
• David Burdette, Technical Services
• Bob Fernandez, Opportunity for Success
• John Lepore, Learning Center/Library
• Norma Marquez, Willimantic Center Assistant
• Eric Smith, Office Assistant
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:
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College Learning and Study Skills
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Study Skills for Learning Power
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Math Anxiety Reduction
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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 (pay phone - no coins needed for 911).
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: Monday, Wednesday, and Friday at 3:30 p.m.
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 (available at the front desk or from LSD Dean's Office in the Danielson Campus)
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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
• There are telephones in all faculty offices.
• To access an outside line:
• Press 1824 key or
• Press 4491 key or
• Press 2940 key
• Then dial the number
• A pay phone is available in the vestibule.
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WEATHER CLOSING
• A recorded phone message will inform you if there are cancellations due to weather.
• 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
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