Temple College Quick Start Guide

A guide for pointing faculty members in the right direction for pertinent policies, procedures, pointers, and perks.
Use the document links below to find more specific questions and information.
Each issue clarifies questions that you may need to ask.
You will then find points of contact, website links for more information and finally additional resources.
Highlighted items are not available online, or are in development.

Instructional Support	Campus Orientation	Safety/Security	Collegial Community	Faculty Perks	TC Functions	Civic Community
My Department	Campus Locations	Campus Police	Faculty Council	Bookstore	Academic and Community Initiatives	Bell County
My Semester Schedule	Campus Map	Emergency Procedures	Food Courts	Commencement	Administration	Milam County
My Office	Campus Parking	Building Safety Coordinators	Campus Events	Community Discounts	Administrative Services	Williamson County
My Computer	Campus Directory	Emergency Notification System	Fine Arts Offerings	Fitness Center	East Williamson County Higher Education Center
My Course Design	Campus Buildings	Threat Assessment Team	TC Athletics	Flower Fund	Educational Services
My Classroom		Maintenance/ Facilities	Campus Landscaping	Performing/ Visual Arts	Human Resources
My Library Access		Parking Permits	Faculty Orientation Group (FOG)	TC Athletics	Information Services
My Media Center Access				TC Library	QEP/SACS Coordination
My Professional Development				TC Community Education	TC Facts
My Pre-Semester Planning				TC Tuition Remission	Temple College Foundation
My First Weeks of Class					Texas Bioscience Institute
My Mid Semester					Who’s Who?
My Last Weeks of Class
My Post-semester Wrap-up

Category	Specific Issue	Your Questions	Point of Contact	Website	Other Resources
Instructional Support	My Department – Course numbering system	Explain the TC Course designations used in the course schedule and catalog.	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Academic Abbreviations Tech Abbreviations	Texas Common Course Numbering System
	My Department – Degree plan requirements	What courses are required of students majoring in my discipline?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Temple College Degree Plans	2009-10 Catalog
	My Department – Department policies and procedures	What does my department expect of me with regards to meetings, professional development, reportage, campus or Faculty Council committee participation, event planning, etc.?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Department Websites
	My Department – Use of equipment and supplies	How can I get supplies and use equipment like faxes, copiers, printers, etc.?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Department Websites	College Personnel Listing
	My Department – faculty members	Who are my colleagues in the department?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Department Websites	TC Phone/Email Directory
	My Department – academic responsibilities & freedom	What are my academic responsibilities & freedom?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VI (also includes tenure, ethics, discipline, and grievance)
	My Semester Schedule – class schedule	How can I access my class schedule?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Use TConnect to access “My Class Schedule” in the Faculty Menu/Faculty Information area. Class Schedule Search	Campus Computer Resources Guide (offers login information) TC Personnel Handbook – Section VII- p. 1-2
	My Semester Schedule – overload classes	Explain the policies regarding overloads (assignments, pay rate, etc.)	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VIII p. 19 (pay rate) Use TConnect to access “My Stipends” in the Faculty Menu/Employee Information area.	Campus Computer Resources Guide (offers login information)
	My Semester Schedule – extension center classes	Explain the policies regarding assignments at the extension centers (Taylor, Cameron, TBI, etc.)	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VII – p. 1-2 (schedules) and Section II – p. 5 (mileage)	Cameron Center Taylor Center Texas Bioscience Institute
	My Semester Schedule – office hours expectations	How many office hours am I expected to serve and how can I incorporate online hours into the mix?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VI – p. 17-18 (online office hours should be approved by Department Chair)
	My Office – office location and usage	Where is my office? How do I get keys? Where do I park? What furniture and supplies will I have? Are there any restrictions?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section II – p. 9-10 (keys) and 18 (vehicle registration) and Section III – p. 1-3 (supplies)	Campus Parking Map PDF of Campus Parking
	My Office – telephone	How do I use the telephone in my office? How do I record and check messages?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section II – p. 12-13 Telephone Usage Instructions	Help Desk – 254-298-8450
	My Office – lounges	Where are the closest faculty lounges in each building?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Emergency Procedures – p. ii (rest areas only- check with Department Chair for lounges).	Facilities – 254-541-8690
	My Computer –operating systems/software	What computer operating systems and software are available to me?	Glora Evans, Coordinator, Training and User Support – 254-298-8457	Most campus computers are PC’s. Fine Arts Division uses Macs. Most systems use Microsoft 2007.	Help Desk – 254-298-8450 Campus Computer Resources Guide Campus Computer Resources
	My Computer – login	How to I login to campus computers?	Glora Evans, Coordinator, Training and User Support – 254-298-8457
	My Computer – TC Webmail	How do I obtain and use my TC Webmail account?	Glora Evans, Coordinator, Training and User Support – 254-298-8457	TC Webmail Login	Using TC Webmail Tutorial
	My Computer – TConnect	What is TConnect and how do I access and use it?	Alan Lytle, Director of Data Systems – 254-298-8451	TConnect Login Site	Using TConnect Tutorial – this is geared toward student users, but basics are the same
	My Computer – Intranet	What is the TC Intranet and how do I access and use it?	Joe Teakell, Director, Web Applications & Systems – 254-298-8459	TC Intranet Site – must be accessed from a campus computer	Using TC Intranet Tutorial
	My Computer – D2L	What is D2L and how do I access and use it?	Brian St. Amour, Director, Distance Education – 254-298-8388	- D2L Login Site - Regularly Scheduled D2L Training is available – announced by email - “Distance Ed Workshop Descriptions” – this is available in the “Faculty Resources” D2L Site	Using D2L Tutorial – student perspective “D2L User Guide” – this is available in the “Faculty Resources” D2L Site
	My Computer – TC Website	What is available on the TC Website?	Joe Teakell, Director, Web Applications & Systems – 254-298-8459	TC Website homepage TC Website index
	My Computer – training	How can I get training on using computer hardware, software, and interfaces?	Craig Collins, Professional Development Coordinator – 254-298-8461 Glora Evans, Coordinator, Training and User Support – 254-298-8457	- Technology Training Website - Using Computers/Office Series Training	Training Calendar
	My Computer – help	How can I get help when I run into difficulties on my computer?	- Glora Evans, Coordinator, Training and User Support – 254-298-8457 - Computer Help Desk – 254-298-8450	- TC Help Desk - techsupport@templejc.edu	Campus Computer Resources
	My Course Design – department syllabi	How can I access my Departmental Syllabi for my courses? Do I have input in changes for the future?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VII – p. 8
	My Course Design – first day handout	What is required for the first day handout for my classes?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VII – p. 9
	My Course Design – textbooks	What are the textbooks used for my classes? What is the selection process for textbooks?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VII – p. 9-10
	My Course Design – curriculum design	What guidance is available for designing the curriculum for my classes? How can I design assignments and lesson plans?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory Craig Collins, Professional Development Coordinator – 254-298-8461	Curriculum-Assessment-Instruction Series – series is offered regularly during semesters	Training Calendar
	My Course Design – D2L instructional design	How can I translate my course design to offer an online component or fully online class? Can D2L be used to supplement an on-campus class?	Brian St. Amour, Director, Distance Education – 254-298-8388	“Strategies for Developing Course Content in D2L” – this is available in the “Faculty Resources” D2L Site	- SoftChalk downloads and tutorials are in the “Faculty Resources” D2L Site - Dallas Digital Resource Depository – links and instructions to access course modules in the “Faculty Resources” D2L Site
	My Classroom – location/keys	Where are my classrooms? How do I get keys for access?	Facilities – 254-541-8690 – for building layouts	TC Personnel Handbook – Section II – p. 9-10 (keys)	TC Building Directory
	My Classroom – smart classrooms	How can I get access to fully A/V equipped classrooms? What training is available for using the A/V rooms?	Facilities – 254-541-8690 – for reservation information Glora Evans, Coordinator, Training and User Support – 254-298-8457	Smart Classroom Training Guide
	My Classroom – A/V requests	How can I reserve and use A/V equipment in a regular classroom?	Media Center – 254-298-8423	TC Personnel Handbook – Section IX – p. 4-6
	My Classroom – supplies	How can I get supplies that I need for use in the classroom?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section III – p. 1-3 (check with Division or Department secretaries for available supplies)
	My Library Access – library facility & website	Where is the library and what is available there? What is available through the TC Library website?	Kathy Fulton, Division Director, Learning Resources – 254-298-8425	TC Personnel Handbook – Section IX – p. 1-4 TC Library Website
	My Library Access – assignments	How can I coordinate library assignments with the library staff?	Carol Fox, Coordinator, Public Services – 254-298-8429	TC Library Website
	My Library Access – requisitions	How may I participate in the library requisitions process?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory Kathy Fulton, Division Director, Learning Resources – 254-298-8425	Your department chair will coordinate the library requisitions process.
	My Media Center Access – printing	How can I request and coordinate my printing needs?	Media Center – 254-298-8423 printshop@templejc.edu	TC Personnel Handbook – Section IX – p. 6-8
	My Media Center Access – A/V requests	What are the procedures for reserving and using A/V equipment on campus?	Media Center – 254-298-8423	TC Personnel Handbook – Section IX – p. 4-6
	My Professional Development – on campus opportunities	What professional development opportunities are offered on campus?	Craig Collins, Professional Development Coordinator – 254-298-8461	TC Professional Development Homepage	Training Calendar
	My Professional Development – off campus opportunities	How can I attend off-campus professional development opportunities?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VI – p. 18	Faculty Development Leave Grant – Section VI p. 19-21 Faculty Advancement Committee – Section X -6
	My Pre-semester Planning – course design	How do I design and update my course prior to the semester?	Craig Collins, Professional Development Coordinator – 254-298-8461	Curriculum-Assessment-Instruction Series – series is offered regularly during semesters	Training Calendar
	My Pre-semester Planning – D2L design	How do I design and update my D2L site prior to the semester?	Brian St. Amour, Director, Distance Education – 254-298-8388	“Strategies for Developing Course Content in D2L” – this is available in the “Faculty Resources” D2L Site	- SoftChalk downloads and tutorials are in the “Faculty Resources” D2L Site - Dallas Digital Resource Depository – links and instructions to access course modules in the “Faculty Resources” D2L
	My Pre-semester Planning – course information data	Is there anywhere I should record information about my classes for access on the TC website? How do I access the course information data entry?	Mark Smith, Interim VP Educational Services – 254-298-8341	Data Entry Course Editor Instruction Sheet – this email reminder will come prior to a registration period for the next semester. (must be done from a campus computer)
	My Pre-semester Planning – printing requests	How can I facilitate my printing needs prior to the semester? Are there deadlines?	Media Center – 254-298-8423 printshop@templejc.edu	TC Personnel Handbook – Section IX – p. 6-8
	My Pre-semester Planning – bookstore	How can I coordinate with the bookstore for textbook and student supply needs prior to the semester?	Bookstore – 254-298-8575 Bookstore in Taylor – 254-298-8274 Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Bookstore Textbook Site – it doesn’t hurt to check what the bookstore shows for your classes	TC Bookstore Website
	My Pre-semester Planning – library	How can I coordinate with the library for orientations, assignments, book reserves, etc. prior to the semester?	Carol Fox, Coordinator, Public Services – 254-298-8429	TC Library Website
	My Pre-semester Planning – checking enrollment	How do I check the enrollment for my class during registration periods?	Admissions & Records – 254-298-8326	Class Schedule Search Use TConnect to access “Class Roster and Student Information” in the Faculty Menu/Faculty Information area.
	My Pre-semester Planning – faculty responsibilities	When must I report to campus before a semester and what are my responsibilities and opportunities?	- Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory - Educational Services – 254-298-8344 - Human Resources – 254-298-8583	Sexual Harassment Training TC Professional Development	College Calendar Campus Events Calendar
	My First Weeks of Class – course rosters	How do I access and/or print rosters for use on or before the first day of class?	Admissions & Records – 254-298-8326	Use TConnect to access “Class Roster and Student Information” in the Faculty Menu/Faculty Information area.
	My First Weeks of Class – gradebooks	Who provides a gradebook for my classes and how do I obtain them?	Admissions & Records – 254-298-8326	- Getting TC Rosters Instructions TCGradeBookTemplate1208
	My First Weeks of Class – attendance reporting	What policies and procedures are used for taking attendance?	Admissions & Records – 254-298-8326	TConnect Attendance Reporting – this email reminder will come early in the semester with clarification of deadlines.
	My First Weeks of Class – census	What is census taking and how do I participate effectively?	Admissions & Records – 254-298-8326	How to Verify Class Rosters – this email reminder will come early in the semester with clarification of deadlines.
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ advising	What advising is available to students during the semester?	TC Advising Center – 254-298-8364	TC Advising Center
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ computer help	To whom may I refer students with computer and/or online problems?	- Help Desk – 254-298-8450 - Glora Evans, Coordinator, Training and User Support – 254-298-8457	- TC Help Desk - techsupport@templejc.edu - Campus Computer Resources Guide - Campus Computer Use Guide	D2L has a “Technical Support” College-wide Forum available for students enrolled classes using D2L. Campus Computer Resources
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ disabilities	What are my responsibilities for accommodating students with special needs or disabilities?	Thomas Gallagher – 254-298-8335	Student Accommodations Website	ADA Handout
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ educational assistance	To whom may I refer students who need educational assistance beyond what my classes and office hour help can offer?	Educational Assistance Center – 254-298-8599	Educational Assistance Center	Student Handbook
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ financial aid/assistance	To whom may I refer students who need or have financial aid? What are my responsibilities regarding this process?	Financial Aid – 254-298-8321	- TC Financial Aid Website - Financial Assistance	Student Handbook
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ library	To whom may I refer students who need guidance in the library?	TC Library – 254-298-8426	TC Library Website	Student Handbook – p.38
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ threat assessment	What should I do if I feel threatened by a student or have concern about possible negative circumstances?	Lesley Keeling-Olson – 254-298-8634 Kathyrn Norris – 254-298-8621	TC Phone/Email Directory	Temple College Master Emergency Management Plan
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ student activites	What extra-curricular activities and organizations are available for students? How can I get involved in sponsorship?	Ruth Bridges, Director, Student Life 254-298-8309	Student Handbook – Student Activities p. 42-44	Student Services – links to student clubs at bottom of page
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ testing	How may I coordinate having a test proctored for my students?	Testing Center – 254-298-8586	TC Testing Center
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ TRIO	What is TRIO and how can I support its program?	TRIO – 254-298-8376	TRIO Website
	My Mid Semester – Student Support/ tutoring	What tutoring programs are available for students at TC	Jan Salzman, Division Director, Student and Enrollment Services – 254-298-8333	- Math Tutoring Lab – 254-298-8373 - Writing Center – 254-298-8393 - SMARTHINKING online tutoring (link through D2L shells)	Using SMARTHINKING tutorial
	My Mid Semester – Assessment	What is expected of me with regard to classroom, course, departmental and divisional assessment?	- Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Curriculum-Assessment-Instruction Series – series is offered regularly during semesters	Training Calendar
	My Mid Semester – Library Requisitions	How may I participate in suggesting library requisitions?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory Kathy Fulton, Division Director, Learning Resources – 254-298-8425	Your department chair will coordinate the library requisitions process.
	My Mid Semester – Textbooks	How may I participate in the textbook selection process?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section VII – p. 9-10
	My Mid Semester – Class scheduling	How may I participate in the planning of class offerings for future semesters?	Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Temple College Degree Plans	2009-10 Catalog
	My Last Weeks of Class – student evaluations	When are student evaluations given? What is the procedure?	- Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory - Mark Smith, Interim VP Educational Services – 254-298-8341	Student Evaluation Procedures
	My Last Weeks of Class – withdrawals	What are the policies, procedures, and deadlines for student withdrawals?	Admissions & Records – 254-298-8326	Student Handbook – p.32-33
	My Last Weeks of Class – final exam schedule	When are final exams given and what policies govern them?	- Mark Smith, Interim VP Educational Services – 254-298-8341	Final Exam Schedule
	My Last Weeks of Class – grade reporting	How do I submit final grades and when is the deadline?	Admissions & Records – 254-298-8326	TConnect Grading
	My Last Weeks of Class – gradebook submission	To whom do I submit copies of my semester gradebook?	Admissions & Records – 254-298-8326 Division Secretaries	- Getting TC Rosters Instructions TCGradeBookTemplate1208 End of Semester D2L Tasks
	My Last Weeks of Class – annual evaluation	Will I have an annual evaluation by my supervisor? Am I expected to evaluate my supervisor?	- Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section XI – p. 7-8
	My Post Semester Wrap-up – mileage reimbursement	How do I submit a request for mileage reimbursement for the semester?	- Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory - Accounts Payable – 254-298-8607	TC Personnel Handbook –Section II – p. 5-7	Texas Mileage Guide – check for current TC mileage reimbursement amount
	My Post Semester Wrap-up – assessment reportage	How do I submit documentation for classroom, course, departmental, or divisional assessment?	- Department Chair TC Phone/Email Directory	Curriculum-Assessment-Instruction Series – series is offered regularly during semesters	Training Calendar
	My Post Semester Wrap-up – D2L Archiving	How do I archive and de-activate my D2L course shells?	Brian St. Amour, Director, Distance Education – 254-298-8388	End of Semester D2L Tasks
	My Post Semester Wrap-up – Commencement	In what ways am I expected to participate in commencement exercises?	- Mark Smith, Interim VP Educational Services – 254-298-8341	TC Personnel Handbook –Section VI – p. 18	Instructions concerning Commencement will emerge by email after Spring midterm
Campus Orientation	Campus Locations – Main Campus	Where is Temple College?	TC Information – 254-298-8282	Directions to Temple College	Temple College Homepage
	Campus Locations – Cameron Center	Where is the TC Cameron Center?	John Bicknell, Director, Cameron Center – 254-697-8642	TC Cameron Center	Directions to Temple College (directions in reverse)
	Campus Locations – Downtown Center	Where is the TC Downtown Center?	Suzanne Prcin, Office Manager – 254-298-8619	TC Downtown Center
	Campus Locations – Taylor Center	Where is the TC Taylor Center?	Charlotte Herron, Office Manager- (512) 365-7242 Metro (866) 989-4266 Toll Free	TC Taylor Center	Directions to Temple College (directions in reverse)
	Campus Locations – Texas Bioscience Institute	Where is the Texas Bioscience Institute?	Dr. Dan Spencer, Dir. Texas Bioscience Institute – 254-298-8783	Directions to TBI	Texas Bioscience Institute Website
	Campus Map	What is the layout of the main campus?	Facilities – 254-541-8690	Campus Map	PDF of Campus Map
	Campus Parking	What is the parking layout for the campus?	Facilities – 254-541-8690	Campus Parking Map	PDF of Campus Parking
	Campus Directory	How can I find the names and contact information for college personnel?	Human Resources – 254-298-8583	College Personnel Listing TC Phone/Email Directory
	Campus Buildings	What departments are housed in each building?	Facilities – 254-541-8690	TC Building Directory
Safety/ Security	Campus Police	How do I get in touch with Campus Police?	Campus Police – 254-298-8291	TC Personnel Handbook –Emergency Procedures – p. i
	Emergency Procedures	What should I do in case of various emergencies?	Sgt. Michael Markum – 254 -298-8291	TC Personnel Handbook –Emergency Procedures – p. i	Temple College Master Emergency Management Plan
	Building Safety Coordinators	Who will help organize evacuations and other building emergency procedures?	Sgt. Michael Markum – 254 -298-8291	Building Safety Coordinator List
	Emergency Notification System	How will I be notified in case of emergencies and weather closings?	Mark Smith, Interim VP Educational Services – 254-298-8341	Emergency Hotline – 254-298-8439	KWTX KXXV KCEN Temple College Master Emergency Management Plan
	Threat Assessment Team	Who can I contact when I feel threatened by a student or circumstance in my professional environment (or when I sense that others are threatened)?	Lesley Keeling-Olson – 254-298-8634 Kathyrn Norris – 254-298-8621	TC Phone/Email Directory	Temple College Master Emergency Management Plan
	Maintenance/Facilities	Who do I contact when repairs or cleanup is needed on campus?	Facilities – 254-541-8690	TC Personnel Handbook – Section II – p. 10 (locks), p. 18-19 (work orders)
	Parking Permits	How do I get parking permits for campus?	Campus Police – 254-298-8291	TC Personnel Handbook – Section II – p. 18
Collegial Community	Faculty Council	What does the Faculty Council do and how can I join?	Claudia Turner, president – 254-298-8671 TC Phone/Email Directory	TC Personnel Handbook – Section X	Faculty Council Brochure
	Food Courts	Where can I get food on campus?	Food Court – 254-298-8803	Food Court Website	Food Court Menu – 1 Food Court Menu-2
	Campus Events	How can I stay current on news and events concerning Temple College?	College Communications – 254-298-8590	Calendar of Campus Events TC News & Events	Faculty/Staff Bulletin (link on page)- will be sent by email regularly
	Fine Arts Offerings	What cultural events are available through Temple College?	Fine Arts Division – 254-298-8555	Fine Arts Concert Schedule Art Gallery Exhibits	Temple Symphony Orchestra Temple Jazz Orchestra Temple Civic Theatre
	TC Athletics	What athletic teams does TC have? When are the games?	TC Athletics Office – 254-298-8522	TC Sports Webpage	TC Sports Schedule
	Campus Landscaping	What are the special designations and awards given to the landscaping around TC?	TC Landscaping – 254-298-8992	TC Landscaping	Reid’s Texas Native Plants
	Faculty Orientation Group (FOG)	Where can I turn when I have more questions?	FOG – d.kirkland@templejc.edu	TC Personnel Handbook – Section X – p. 7	TC Website Index TC Catalog PDF (use search function) TC Personnel Handbook PDF (use search function)
Faculty Perks	Bookstore	Are there faculty discounts in the bookstore?	Bookstore – 254-298-8575 Bookstore in Taylor – 254-298-8274	TC Bookstore Website – faculty get 15% discount on gifts & supplies in store with ID.
	Commencement	Are my cap, gown, and regalia provided for commencement ceremonies?	Educational Services – 254-298-8344	Cap, gown, and regalia are provided, but must be ordered through Educational Services office. Email reminders start after Spring midterm.
	Community Discounts	Are there any stores or organizations that offer faculty discounts?	Human Resources – 254-298-8583	Academic Superstore – computer & software products discount with current TC ID	Community Discounts