Faculty Resources

The Course Outline of Record (COR) is the agreement the instiution has with the state identifying the course goals, learning outcomes, topics, and sample assignments. 

Your course should be designed to align with the COR.  

You can access your COR(s) through CurriQunet (the curriculum management software used). You can also ask your department chair and/or admin assistant to provide you with a copy. 

The course syllabus is the contract between the student and the instructor for the duration of the semester.  It should clarify for the student the course goals, the expectations of the student, and the instructor's policies.  

A basic syllabus should include:

• Instructor Information: name, contact information, office hours + location
• Course Information:  title, course record number (CRN), meeting dates, times, and location. 
• Required materials (textbook and others)
• Student Learning Outcomes (as per the Course Outline of Record)
• Grading + Course policies
• Course/ Assignment requirements
• A  schedule/outline for the semester

Ready to go the extra mile?

• Humanize your syllabus with a note from the instructor and/or your teaching philosophy. 
• Review your course policies and assignments with an equity lens. 
• Use language that is inclusive and supportive. 
• Include information that can connect students to relevant campus resources. 

It is recommended that you upload a PDF copy of your syllabus to Canvas so students can access it throughout the semester.  If you'd like to make paper copies for students prior to the start of the semester you can have them printed through Campus Graphics. 

Canvas is the college's Course Management System.  This vital tool allows instructors to post assignments, grades, resources, annoucements, and more for their students.  When used effectively, it benefits both instructors and students. Below are some resources on how to set up and manage your canvas account.  You can access Canvas by clicking the Canvas button on the top of the home page on the public website or through your myHancock Portal. 

• • Setting up your class in 30 min.
  • Course Basics
  • Individual Canvas Features
  • Complete Instructor Guide
  • Templates and Commons Guide

Once you've gotten the canvas basics down, consider how to further enhance your course shells with these resources:

• Using Canvas Tools to Facilitate Interaction
• Customizing your Canvas Course

You can access your course rosters through the myHancock Portal.  At the start of each semester, faculty are required to verify their course enrollment via the "census roster." 

At any point in the semester, Faculty may drop students (in accordance with their drop policy as described in the syllabus). 

• Guide to Census & Drop Roster

Technology

Classrooms are equipped with computers, projecters, document cameras, white boards, and other technologies.  Training on these technologies is available through the Technology Learning Center. 

If you need immediate assistance while in the classroom call the ITS help desk  at  (805) 922-6966 ext. 3345.

 Other Supplies

• Technology Needs
• Copies and Course Packs
• Bookstore
• Library
• Work with your administrative assistant for supplies needed throughout the semester (ie markers, notebooks, etc.)

At the end of the semester, faculty are required to submit grades via myHanock. Please review the Guide to Grade Submission for information on how to complete this process. 

Faculty often have differing teaching philosophies. Your philosophy may change over time. The following link may help you to begin developing your own teaching philosophy. 

Developing your teaching philosophy

Emergencies

In case of an emergency in the classroom or work area, call 3-911 from the district telephone. 

Locked rooms

Classrooms are generally unlocked during business hours.  If your assigned room, or room you need access to is locked, you can ask the department assistant for access.  If the department assistant is unavailable or it is after normal business hours you can contact campus safety for assistance. 

Santa Maria: 1-805-922-6966, Ext. 3652 (non-emergency/business)

Lompoc: 805-735-3366, Ext. 5652 (non-emergency/business)

 

Technology Support

For assistance with the classroom computer, projector or other technology call the ITS help desk  at  (805) 922-6966 ext. 3345 or place a work order. 

 

Classroom Management 

Occasionally you may have a student who is disruptive, disrespectful, or otherwise creating an issue in the classroom. Students are expected to uphold the behaviors identified by the student code of coduct and identified in the specific course syllabus. Instructors have the right and obligation to enfoce policies for the safety and wellbeing of all students present. 

If you feel you can safely, comfortably, and respectfully communicate with the student in the classroom, then address their behavior when it occurs.

If you feel like the student is posing an immediate threat to you or others, you can contact campus police from your classroom phone by dialing 3-911. 

Behavior that is suspicious, unusual, or threatening should also be reported to our Bulldog Intervention Team (BIT)

 

LAP provides support and access to students with all types of disabilities. It is the faculty member's responsibility to provide the requested accommodations. After a student is approved, the faculty member will receive an email with specific information regarding the needed accommodation. 

• Faculty resources

Faculty Association- What is it? What is it's function?

• The Faculty Association of Allan Hancock College is the sole and exclusive bargaining agent for all contract and regular faculty, temporary full-time faculty pursuant to the California Education Code 87470, and permanent faculty with less than a full-time load of the Allan Hancock Joint Community College District. 
  • Full-time Faculty Contract
  • Part-time Faculty Contract

We encourage faculty to pay special attention to items relating to:

• College Service Obligations
• Councils and Committees 
• Office Hours
• Pay Schedule/Salary Steps
• Professional Development Requirements
• Sabbatical Leave
• Student Contact
• Teaching Load Requirements
• Tenure and Evaluation Processes

For general questions and concerns, faculty should start with their department chair. If further assistance is needed, faculty should contact the Dean of their department and then the Vice President of Academic Affairs. For union related questions or concerns, contact your Faculty Associate Representatives. 

• Academic Affairs Organizational Chart

• Student Services Organizational Chart

 Full-time Faculty

• Full-time faculty are required to complete 36 hours of professional development per academic year.
• TWO All Staff Days = 12 hours per year
• Remaining hours can be completed in a variety of ways:

• • Physical fitness (max 10 hours per year)
  • Presenting PD
  • Attending a PD seminar
  • Attending a conference

• PD plans for the year are due to your dean by week 3 of the fall semester and completed plans are due by week 14 of the spring semester.
• District funds are available to faculty to help fund professional development activities 

Part-time faculty

Part-time faculty who participate in district sponsored professional development activities will receive up to two (2) hours additional pay per semester at the standard activity rate of pay

Forms & Offerings 

You can find the forms you need and PD opportunitied on the Professional Development site.

Offering quality education that meets the institutional and accredidation standards is paramount.  As such, it is important that faculty regularly engage in assessment of their programs. 

Learning Outcomes

Student Learning Outcomes are developed at the Course (CLO), Program (PLO) and Institutional (ILO) levels. 

The Learning Outcomes and Assessment Committees for Academic Affaira (LOAC-AA) and Student Services (LOAC-SS) have developed extensive information on how to develop CLOs and PLOs specific to your program as well as understanding what ILOs are and how they are measured.  

Departments are required to collect data on the PLOs every year and input that data into our college's online database, SPOL. 

You can learn about these processes by visiting the Learning Outcomes Website. 

Program Review

Data from your PLOs can be used to help departments conduct their annual Program Review

Program Review is in an important tool in helping departments assess the quality of their programs and engage in meaniful collaborations for improvements.  It is also used as a means of resource allocation for college planning. 

Accreditation

Information from program reviews and learning outcomes assessment are essential to achieving Accreditation.

Allan Hancock College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC), Western Association of Schools and Colleges.

Making changes to courses and programs (such as updating text books, CLOs and PLOs, adding new courses, etc.) can be achieved by going through our Academic Policy & Planning Committee (AP&P.

In order to submit new course proposals or changes,you will need to use CurriQunet.

For training and information on how to use this software, contact your AP&P respresentative in your department. 

Mental Health

• Student in Crisis
• Faculty Resources/services

CPR/First Aid

You are encouraged to become CPR/First Aid certified.  You can do this by taking a class at Hancock or through a local organization (check the PD calendar for offerings that may arise).  You can apply the hours of training toward your professional development obligations & funding for these courses may be available.  Check the Professional Development tab for more information. 

• CALSTRS
• Meeting with your rep