Course Proposal
In order to be considered, you must submit a course proposal for each class you wish to teach prior to the deadline of the upcoming semester. This usually happens 5-6 months in advance. Late submissions cannot be accepted.
Spring: August-September
Summer: December-January
Fall: March-April
You will be notified by email whether your proposal was accepted. Contracts are mailed no later than one month prior to the start of the semester. You are responsible for returning the white and yellow copies of your signed contract to Community Education and Lifelong Learning as soon as possible.
OLLI versus Community Education: What's the Difference?
Community Education classes are open to anyone over 16. They are fun opportunities to explore a new hobby, learn new skills, or pursue personal enrichment experiences.
OLLI stands for Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. It is a community of learners who purchase a membership to keep their minds engaged at any age but classes are geared toward people over 50. OLLI also provides opportunities for socialization; our motto is “come for the classes, stay for the friends.”
Teaching Your Course
If you require handouts, submit the originals or high-quality digital files to the Community Education or OLLI Coordinator at least three business days prior to the date needed to give us time to print and collate. Limit photocopied materials to 10 or fewer double-sided pages. Encourage class participants to visit websites and download the articles used in class.
All classes must meet at the scheduled dates, times, and locations. The Community Education or OLLI Coordinator must approve any modification to the schedule but is not obligated to accept any proposed modifications.
You should have access to a computer and projector in every classroom. If you require specific equipment or training, please let us know. Login credentials to access computers and internet on campus will be provided.
If your class includes travel, a vehicle can be provided. You can become authorized to drive college vehicles or we can arrange for a volunteer driver.
Instructors are expected to take attendance using a sign-in sheet printed through Augusoft. Please see that section for more information.
Please provide an estimated budget for your class materials when you submit your proposal. The Community Education or OLLI Coordinator must preapprove purchases and provide a budget. Instructors are prohibited from soliciting products or services or collecting payment from students while instructing for the contracted class.
Save your receipts and submit them no later than 14 days from the class end date. The college will not reimburse unapproved purchases or transactions without receipts. Reimbursement checks may take up to 14 business days and will be mailed to you.
Class evaluations are automatically sent to all registered students. Responses are compiled and emailed to you.
Payroll
All instructors must be paid through Casper College payroll processes unless other arrangements were made during the class proposal period.
If you are a new instructor or you have not worked for Casper College during the past year, you will need to complete a W-4 and I-9 form in the Human Resources (HR) office since an employee must witness your signature. You must bring original documents such as a current U.S. passport or a combination of documents such as your social security card and driver’s license to complete the I-9. Call HR at the number below for a complete list of acceptable I-9 documents. HR is open Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and is located in the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Building, Room 403.
Pay dates are based on the contract end date. Contracts are paid after the last teaching date for the class.
Classes that end before the 15th of the month will be paid on the last working day of the month.
Classes that end on or after the 15th of the month will be paid on the last working day of the following month.
Instructors with more than one contract will be paid after each class ends. For example, if one class ends on the 14th of the month, you will be paid for this class at the end of that month; if another class ends on the 20th, you will be paid for that class at the end of the following month.
The college deducts legally required payroll deductions from payroll checks.
Instructors who have elected direct deposit (DD) can view their DD advice online through MyCCInfo. Instructors who have not elected DD will be issued a Branch PayCard. For your convenience, we encourage you to opt for DD. Casper College no longer issues paper checks.
Contact HR at 307-268-2727 or hr@caspercollege.edu to notify us of a change of address, missing paycheck, or questions about direct deposit, pay dates, or I-9 and W-4 forms.
Branch PayCard
Casper College no longer issues paper checks for payments for classes or camps. There are two options to choose from. First, we offer direct deposit to your bank account so you have the option to bring in a voided check or letter from your bank with your account number and routing number to Human Resources to be paid this way. Second, if you don't have a checking or savings account or wish to not have your payroll check deposited directly into an existing checking or savings account, Human Resources will issue you a Branch PayCard instead. Below is information related to these paycards. Branch is a fee-free digital wallet and debit card. It is attached to an FDIC-insured checking account that Branch assigns for you. The paycard can be used as a debit card at various vendors and funds can be transferred to another account from the paycard.