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STU Faculty Handbook Ideas

March 12th, 2010
 

This is a preliminary draft for discussion only

 

 

If You have any feedback, contact your professional officer Bonnie Huskins mailto:BHuskins@rogers.com

 

 

STU FACULTY HANDBOOK

 

Who do I contact in the event of a MEDICAL emergency?

  • For onsite first aid and CPR providers:

Jennifer Burry, J.B. O’Keefe Centre, 452-0414

Dave Dunbar, ECH G7, 452-0407
Ryan Sullivan, JDH 106A, 460-0343

Kelly Hogg, JDH 105, 452-0648

Clayton Beaton, JDH 104, 452-0423

 

  • Contact 911 for off-site assistance
  • For non-emergencies:             Fredericton Fire Department, 460-2500

Fredericton Police, 460-2300

 

  • Faculty members may also contact inConfidence, the Employee and Family Assistance Program which offers a wide array of confidential service at 1-866-347-2067 (http://www.inconfidence.ca/).

 

WHO DO I CONTACT REGARDING SECURITY CONCERNS?

  • UNB/STU Campus Security: 453-4830 (security@unb.ca)
  • Student Campus Police: 440-3333  (cp@stu.ca)
  • Campus Security offers a Safewalk program for all STU employees: 453-4830
  • There are a series of blue phones located in 7 locations throughout STU and UNB, operational 24/7 and connected by a dedicated line to the main security office. They are activated by simply taking the receiver off of the hook. For a list of locations for these phones, see http://www.unbf.ca/security/safety/bluephone.htm

 

HOW DO I CONTACT MY FACULTY ASSOCIATION?

  • Faculty Association of the University of St. Thomas (FAUST) Professional Officer, Bonnie Huskins, ECH 211: 452-9667, huskins@stu.ca  or for confidential issues Bhuskins@rogers.com
  • FAUST website: http://www.faustnb.ca. This website includes the contact information for current executive members, online versions of the Collective Agreement for full-time and part-time members, and other relevant information.

 

HOW DO I ACCESS STU’S COLLECTIVE AGREEMENT?

  • Drop by the Human Resources Office, GMH 206, and pick up a paper copy
  • For electronic versions of the full and part-time agreements, see http://www.faustnb.ca

 

WHAT DO I DO IF I THINK I AM BEING HARRASSED OR DISCRIMINATED AGAINST?

  • Consult the Complaints Officers: Marvin Claybourn, 452-0476 (marvinc@stu.ca) and Karen Preston , 452-0538 (preston@stu.ca)
  • If you think the action is a grievable offense, contact the FAUST Professional Officer Bonnie Huskins at Bhuskins@rogers.com or drop by the office ECH 211.

 

WHO DO I CONTACT IF I LOCK MYSELF OUT OF MY OFFICE? OR IF MY CLASSROOM IS LOCKED?

  • Contact Ferne Stewart, the Office Coordinator of Facilities Management, ECH 18: 452-0606, fstewart@stu.ca
  • After hours: contact UNB/STU Campus Security: 453-4830 (security@stu.ca)

 

HOW DO I CANCEL A CLASS?

  • In the case of an unexpected occurrence such as an illness or family emergency, notify your department chair and department assistant. Also contact the Vice-President (Academic)’s office (452-0531 or vpacademic@stu.ca), who will attempt to notify students of the cancellation.
  • If you foresee an absence from a scheduled class (for example, attendance at a conference or meeting), approval of the Vice-President (Academic) is required. You must submit a written request, including the anticipated dates of your absence, reasons for cancelling class, and any alternative or makeup activities/ assignments which you have arranged. It is your responsibility to inform students of foreseen absences and any alternative assignments/activities.

 

How do I know if classes have been cancelled due to inclement weather?

  • The STU President makes the decision about whether to close the university.
  • Local media outlets are notified of a storm closure by 6:45 AM. Faculty should consult local radio stations for news of cancellations: 106.9 FM, 95.1 FM, 103.5 FM, 105 FM, 1260 AM.
  • You may also call the university switchboard for cancellation updates: 452-0640.
  • In cases where the university remains open, individual faculty members should use their own discretion in deciding whether to hold classes and/or report to work. If you decide to cancel classes, notify  the Vice-President (Academic)’s Office (452-0531), as well as your department chair and department assistant.

 

HOW DO I OBTAIN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (Computers, audio-visual equipment etc…)

  • Integrated Technology Services (ITS) help desk:  JDH 203,  452-0625 (its@stu.ca)
  • For problems with audio-visual equipment, such as overhead projectors, contact Tommy Cote, Audio-Visual Coordinator, ITS: JDH 207, 452-0506, cotetom@stu.ca

 

How do I use my OFFICE phone?

  • Internal calls: last 3 digits of number
  • Local calls: Dial 9 + number
  • Long distance calls: Dial 9 + 1 + area code + number (direct)

                                    Dial 9 + 0 + area code + number (operator assisted)

                                    Dial 9 + 0 (Operator)

  • Call hold (single line phone):            Press `Link’ + * + 70
  • Call Pickup (single line phone):            Press * + 72
  • Call Transfer (single line phone): Press ‘Link’ + Extension number
  • Conference Call (single line phone)            Press ‘Link’ + Extension number + ‘Link’
  • Ring Again (single line phone): Press ‘Link’ + * + 73
  • Call Forward  (single line phone): Press * + 78 + Extension number + ‘Link’
  • Call Park (single line phone): Press ‘Link’ + * + 76
  • Call Park Retrieve (single line phone): Press * + 77 + Extension number
  • To set up my voice message system: Press *99 , then Press # and your mailbox number (last 4 digits of your phone #). The system will ask you to enter your temporary password, which is your phone #, then you will be prompted to change your password. Follow the instructions in the tutorial to record your name and message
  • To check my voice message system: Press *99

 

HOW DO I ACCESS A STU TELEPHONE DIRECTORY?

 

WHERE DO I FIND ACADEMIC EMPLOYMENT POSTINGS?

 

HOW DO I FIND OUT ABOUT RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES AT STU?

 

WHO DO I CONTACT ABOUT PEDAGOGICAL ISSUES?

 

HOW DO I BOOK A ROOM FOR A MEETING OR SPECIAL EVENT?

 

HOW DO I CHECK MY COURSE LISTS AND SUBMIT MY GRADES?

 

HOW DO I ACCESS THE STU ACADEMIC CALENDAR?

http://w3.stu.ca/stu/administrative/registrar/services/calendar.aspx