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Dr. Melissa Awenowicz -Assistant Dean

Dr. Molly Fisher - Associate Dean

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College of Education

Adjunct Faculty Orientation

Fall 2024

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We are thrilled you have decided

to share your expertise and talents with the Rowan Community!

We appreciate your experience and

value your commitment to the students of the College of Education!!

• Welcome/Introductions
• CED Mission and Conceptual Framework
• Nuts and Bolts of Hiring and Paperwork
• Navigating James Hall
• Learning Resource Center - South (LRC-S)
• Addressing Student Issues
• Assessment, Canvas, HelioCampus, and Technology
• Questions and Closing Thoughts

Agenda

CED Vision and Tagline

Vision

• The College of Education will be a leading force in preparing and supporting reflective practitioners who use education to transform our global society

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• Access, Success, and Equity… Turning Research Into Practice

CED Mission

To positively impact and develop local, regional, national and global educational communities by:

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• Collaborating with partners in the field to promote learning and the mental and physical health of diverse learners in all settings
• Integrating teaching, research, and service to advance knowledge in the field
• Preparing and supporting professionals through the development of knowledge, skills and dispositions

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with the ultimate goal of ensuring equitable educational opportunities for all learners.

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CED Conceptual Framework

CED Dean’s Office

Dean, College of Education - Dr. Gaëtane Jean-Marie

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Senior Associate Dean for External Affairs - Dr. Joanne Connor

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Associate Dean, Research & Innovation – Dr. Molly Fisher

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Associate Dean of Teacher Education - Dr. Stacey Leftwich

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Assistant Dean, Assessment & Accreditation -

Dr. Melissa Awenowicz

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Communications & Events Coordinator – Mr. Michael Fromm

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Assessment Coordinator – Mr. Dennis Rivera

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Administrative Assistants - Mrs. Karen Rosa, Mrs. Angela Steward

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CED Departments AY 24-25

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Inclusive Education, TOSD, School Nursing, Autism, Special Education, ECSE, School Psychology, Counseling in Educational Settings, LDTC, Learning Disabilities, Supporting Mental and Social/Emotional

Leadership Studies, Leadership and Social Innovation, Access, Success, Equity, Supervisor Cert., Chief School Administrator, Principal, Higher Education, School Administration, Educational Leadership, PhD/EdD –Education, Student Personnel Services, Student Assistance Coordinator, Supervision Curriculum Development

Any questions throughout the year should be directed as follows:

1. Your Department Administrative Staff Person-supplies, materials, general questions, parking
2. Your Program Coordinator-course questions, grading questions, scheduling, student concerns
3. Your Department Chair-unresolved student issues and course concerns
4. Mrs. Angela Steward [256.4750]– contract questions
5. Mrs. Karen Rosa [256.4752]– building and room questions

Please, do not call the Provost’s Office with CED related questions –you will be redirected back to the CED.

Communication Platforms

Explore the CED landing page

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of note is the updated:

Faculty and Staff Resources

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There is a section specifically for adjuncts and numerous free professional development opportunities available.

here are many of the things of which you need to be aware…

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So now you are a

Rowan Adjunct …

Rowan ID Cards

• Your Rowan ID is your swipe cards for building and classroom access and copier use in Adjunct Suite [James Hall 3rd floor]
• You have same options as candidates—you may load funds onto these cards and use them in campus dining facilities as well as at numerous off-campus locations in Glassboro area
• Available at Rowan Card Services Office
• https://sites.rowan.edu/rowancard/
• All current students & faculty staff should upload their photo to the RowanCard portal online. Once your photo has been approved your card will be printed and you will be emailed with further instructions.
• By Appointment only
• rowancard@rowan.edu

ROWANCARD OFFICE

201 Mullica Hill Rd.�Savitz Hall, Room 245�Glassboro NJ 08028�856-256-GONE(4663)�

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Parking

• When you are on campus, you have two options for parking: obtain a parking permit sticker for your car or stop at the Visitors’ booth on 322 each time. Don’t risk getting a ticket because you do not have your vehicle(s) registered.

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https://go.rowan.edu/Parkingpermit

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• Be sure to park in the correct lot and not in a reserved space! The lots on

either side of James Hall are

fine IF you have a permit.

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• We cannot “fix” tickets!

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Need space to work

in James Hall?

• Adjunct Suite 3^rd floor middle of office corridor, access from both sides of hallway
• Desks: most adjuncts attach a business card or name so that candidates can find them! Some locking cabinet capability, if needed
• Laptop-friendly with printing access
• Copier (for emergency copying only; need ID)

Due to high printing costs, you are encouraged to use Google Docs, PDFs or Canvas to share readings, materials, and resources with candidates.

James Hall

• Offices – adjunct faculty and supervisors do not have private offices; if you need space to meet with a student that is more private than adjunct suite, discuss this with your department chair-a suitable place can be found for a meeting

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• Office of Clinical Experiences and College of Education Advising Center – 2^nd floor, athletic fields side of building
• Hours: 8:30-4:30, Monday through Friday
• Main Center on 2^nd floor, advisors’ offices there, too
• After hours, see your departmental secretaries for assistance

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Paperwork

• Be sure all required documents are on file with department secretary, HR, and payroll
• Self-Service Banner – Employee Dashboard-Enter Time-Access Time Sheet

You can also access your pay stubs here.

• If you are supervising and will request travel reimbursement, you must use Concur.

https://sites.rowan.edu/accountspayable/travel/concur_t_e/concur_training.html

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You will receive your Contract when notified via email in September. Do not contact HR or the Provost’s Office

Your Contract

A Syllabus is required for each course you teach, each semester

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1. There is a required template for you to use that has the mandatory information.  

https://go.rowan.edu/SyllabiTemplate20232024 [sample syllabus]

2. You may add additional information.

3. Due to the Department Secretary within first week of semester [will be turned in to Dean’s Office for archiving]. It should also be shared with students.

4. Even Field/Clinical Experiences and Practicums/Internships require syllabi.

5. Check with your Chair/Course Facilitator to see if a syllabi has been created for the course you are teaching – you may only need to add your contact information.

6. You must include the course number and course description that is in the course catalog – this should NOT be altered.

Resources and Materials

Rowan Success Network

(Also referred to as RSN)

• Use to alert students of concerns and issues, provides documentation, and alerts appropriate support services across the University
• Opportunity to provide students with feedback – be constructive, specific.
• Must be completed at the mid-point of each semester. Email reminders are sent.
• Please be prompt with your responses! (Plan for about 25 minutes for average-size class).
• Departments with 100% compliance receive $1000 stipend from Provost’s office !

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LRC-South Center: James Hall 1140

Learning Resource Center - South

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• The Learning Resource Center Network, a program of the New Jersey Department of Education, is funded through IDEA Part B funds and promotes usable innovations and evidence-based practices of inclusive education through the availability of resources, services, and professional learning opportunities.

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• Our services include a lending Resource Library, low-cost Production Center, no-cost Xpress/Curbside Service, Mobile Delivery to education sites, no-cost Family & Community Resources and Events, no-cost Professional Development, and Technical Assistance designed specifically for school districts.

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• The only cost to patron is an annual membership fee of $2.00. Please join today!

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For addition information, visit our website

or contact us at:LRC_south@rowan.edu

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Campbell Library Resources

• Library Contact
• Ash Lierman
• lierman@rowan.edu or ext 4979
• Library gives you access to many resources
• Link to Rowan through Google Scholar to access articles (please let your candidates know this as well)
• “Help” button on library gives you multiple options to find assistance with library materials
• Following slide is from Campbell Library

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Canvas Course Platform

• All courses can be supported by Canvas.

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Assessment Policies & Procedures

• HelioCampus
• Provides a set of tools for candidates and

faculty that track candidates' learning, as well as make our data collection, assessment and accountability tasks more efficient.

• Selected courses have key assessments sent through and assessed within HelioCampus; your course facilitator can tell you if your class has a key assessment for which you will need to record the rubric data in via Canvas/HelioCampus to archive the data needed for Assessment and Accreditation.

What to know about HelioCampus

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1. New University-wide system in process of being installed.
2. TK20 is no longer operational as of August 31, 2024.
• Rowan Global Courses: provide students with “key assessment” prompts and rubrics via Canvas [and PDF]. Have students submit key assessments in Canvas, grade these using a rubric you upload into Canvas. Later, we can import the rubric scores into HelioCampus from Canvas once HelioCampus installation is complete at end of semester. [Rowan Global is removing all referenced to TK20 currently in courses].

What to know about HelioCampus

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ii. Key Assessments in non-Global Courses: for the Fall semester [at least through October], please plan to administer key assessment prompts and rubrics through Canvas - we can capture the data from Canvas into HelioCampus once installation is completed.

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iii. Clinical Practice assessments - observation documents, etc. will be available at the end of September and university supervisors, candidates, and cooperating teachers will have access to the system for on-boarding in mid-September.

Policies and Procedures

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Policies and Procedures

• Office Hours
• If you are teaching, you are required to hold office hours each week; generally, 1 hour per week. Please supplement your 1 hour using email, video chats, phone conferences, and texts to communicate with students as

necessary between classes. Post office hours

and contact information on syllabus.

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• Rowan Email
• It is absolutely essential that you set up and USE your Rowan email. This is the way we communicate with you. Rowan email may be forwarded to a personal email, but we will NOT use personal email addresses.
• Use ONLY your Rowan email for all communication with candidates.

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Policies and Procedures

• Duplicating
• ALL duplicating (except for an emergency need) should be sent electronically to the duplicating center via your departmental secretary.
• If sent as a “paper” request, generally expect one week to process
• Department secretaries can give you all the needed numbers/codes to submit electronically

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Due to high printing costs, we encourage you to use Google Docs, Canvas, email to share readings, materials, and resources with candidates.

Policies and Procedures

• Classroom Technology issues
• Contact Rowan University Support Desk at support@rowan.edu, or 856-256-4400
• Syllabus
• MUST use the College of Education Syllabus Template! Please ask your Department Chair for the required syllabus template. Syllabi are required to be turned in to your department secretary by the 5th day of class in the semester for archiving. Be certain to use the course number and description from the Rowan catalog. Please Include the following link on each syllabus

https://go.rowan.edu/CEDSyllabiPolicies

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Data Collection

• TK20 expires August 31, 2024
• ALL key assessment data is stored in HelioCampus, including all observations and final evaluations for candidates while in clinical practice (year 4, full-time student teaching).
• Data must be entered into HelioCampus within 1 week following the end of the course, however, it is best to enter it as you go through the semester,

immediately after completing

an observation or task.

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HelioCampus Support

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• Assistant Dean – Dr. Awenowicz, 256-4753
• awenowicz@rowan.edu
• Assessment Coordinator-Dennis Rivera
• 856-256-4000, ext. 53020

riverade@rowan.edu

Policies and Procedures

• Academic Integrity:
• The University takes this very seriously and every faculty member must be vigilant in adhering to policy. You probably want to be nice to your candidates because you truly care about them, but if there is a violation, it MUST be reported. Academic Integrity Policy

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• Reference to the policy and the seriousness of violations must be on EVERY syllabus
• https://go.rowan.edu/CEDSyllabiPolicies

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Policies and Procedures

Whenever a student has an issue, the following procedure MUST be followed:

• Student meets and discusses issue with professor. If no satisfactory resolution,
• Student meets with Department Chair (all necessary information provided by both faculty member and student prior to meeting). If no satisfactory resolution,
• Department Chair meets with faculty member and student together. If no satisfactory resolution,
• Student requests a meeting with the Associate Dean of the College (all necessary information provided by Department Chair and student prior to meeting). If no satisfactory resolution,
• Student requests a meeting with the Provost.

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Rowan Emergency Information

• Rowan Emergency Information: http://www.rowan.edu/emergency/
• Public Safety/Emergency Management: http://www.rowan.edu/safety/index.html
• Active Shooter: How to Respond: https://sites.rowan.edu/publicsafety/emergencyservices/officeofemergency/shooter.html

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Peer Observations

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It is a requirement that all Adjuncts be observed periodically.

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Please contact your Department Chair

for more information.

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Student Evaluations

• Every adjunct is required to obtain student evaluations in all courses.
• Evaluations are shared each term with department chairs as ongoing academic affairs data.
• Rowan Global online course?
• Administration & collection

process is built-in.

• Traditional course:

Student evaluations are being done through IDEA - https://sites.rowan.edu/academic-affairs/facultycenter/studentevals/

This is monitored by the Faculty Center and Natalie Kautz.

link is available in Rowan Online courses, but the faculty member must opt in if their department has opted in to use the tool.

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PURPOSE: Evals provide evidence of quality teaching, support rehiring, and are part of our continuous improvement efforts.

Technology

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• Regularly update apps and software to avoid glitches!
• Look for official Rowan University IT emails regarding ransomware and beware of email scams that appear “almost, but not quite right”

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Technology Support

Rowan Information Resources and Technology

support@rowan.edu

856-256-4400

Request Support button

Support Center in Memorial Hall

CLICK HERE

Steps/Thoughts to Ensure Your Success and Effectiveness

• Establish and consistently adhere to specific expectations regarding technology use, late assignments, class procedures.
• Treat students like the adults they are – with dignity and respect.
• The preparation you put into your class session will be reflected in the effectiveness, efficiency, efficacy, and comfort you are able to exhibit during class.
• The students will take your course as seriously as they perceive you do.
• All students can learn – not necessarily in the same way, at the same rate, at the same time.
• Students come to your class with a history that impacts their learning- take time to learn who they are and practice compassion and grace.

Impact of COVID-19 on University Students

Source: Hartman, H. (2021). Impacts of COVID-19 on college students.

RU Wellness Center

Student Health

Wellness

Crisis counseling

FAQs online

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• In-person
• Phone
• Virtual

Thoughts & Questions!