Semester Checklists

The following is a handy-dandy list to make sure that you have performed all of the required activities for a given semester.

BEGINNING OF EACH SEMESTER

1. Check campus mailbox for Semester Information Packet.

2. Fill-out faculty information card and return to Campus Manager’s Office

3. Update on-line office hours (Lighthouse)

4. Check DataTel and online directory for accurate personal information*

5. Renew Parking Permit for academic year-(Fall only, in most cases)

6. Obtain all appropriate keys for doors and storage cabinets to which you need access

7. Pick up instructor copy of textbook from department Administrative Assistant

8. Pick up library card (if needed)

9. Establish routine for checking ACC email at least twice a week.

*the administrative assistant at your campus can assist with this if needed

PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF CLASS

1. Review Academic Calendar for important dates: 1st class day, 12th class day, withdrawal deadline, holidays, last day of classes

2. Review Administrative Calendar: paydays, faculty evaluation dates, eStaffing timelines, grade reporting dates, etc.

3. Create class syllabi and review all college required elements on checklist

4. Duplicate syllabi and other first day handouts for all classes taught

5. Pick up essential instructional supplies from department

6. Download class rosters from ACC Faculty Online Access

7. Know and enforce course prerequisites

FIRST TWO WEEKS OF CLASSES

1. After Drop-Add period, check rosters for accuracy (Report to A&R any students who have never attended. Refer to A&R any students attending but not on official roll.)

2. Turn in copies of course syllabi to department chair(s) or admin(s)

MID-SEMESTER

1. Perform Faculty Evaluations on stated calendar dates

2. Fill out Faculty Input Form

3. Supply Portfolio to Department Chair when appropriate

END OF SEMESTER

1. Submit grades on-line (ACC Faculty Online Access)

2. Return textbooks and other materials that will not be used in the next semester

3. For any “incomplete” (I) grade awarded at the end of the semester, complete and distribute a “Report of Incomplete Grade” form after assigning grades