Contact the division office to report your absence:
Option 1 – Call the division office 630/942-2047
Option 2 – Email the division office at Liberalarts@cod.edu
Inform your students about your absence via Blackboard.
After teaching (at least 6 credit hours) for three consecutive years at COD, you are eligible to join CODAA (College of DuPage Adjunct Association). You can find more information under CODAA on our Where to Go page.
No. Faculty are free to chose their own texts. If you are having a hard time deciding which text(s) to use, we encourage you to speak with one of the Department Chairs, who can be found on our Who to Ask page. There is also an extensive collection of textbooks in the Division office.
The English Department encourages the use of OER (Open Educational Resources), and many faculty have created excellent resources that are no-cost to students. We have compiled some OER here for your perusal:
Yes. There are private office spaces that can be reserved for adjunct use in BIC 2A07.
Here are some potential ways to get involved:
Bookmark the COD Calendar of Events
If you have an idea, don't hesitate to contact our Department Chairs.
Join Comp. Steering as an English Adjunct Representative
Attend English Department Meetings During In-Service Week
Be on the lookout for English-specific PD opportunities
Pay special attention to communications from Jenn Kelley, who regularly sends emails about PD opportunities on and off campus
Yes. You must have an assignment that will pay at least $500 in the term in which you want to enroll in the class, or in the term immediately following. You may enroll in two classes for credit per term. Employees pay 1/3 of in-district rates plus all fees. The Registration Calendar can be found online at Registration . The Tuition Waiver for Adjunct Faculty Form (available in the Forms library on insideCOD) must be completed and approved by HR before registering.
The Adjunct Faculty Summary of Benefits and Employee Discount Programs cover available discounts and benefits.