When an adjunct tries to register for professional development in SLCC's Training Registration System, why is their supervisor not listed?
The most common reason an adjunct faculty member does not see a supervisor listed is because they do not have an active, processed contract at the time. They may have a contract, but it has not been processed yet.
Ideally, the best approach is to simply wait until the adjunct is on contract, then have them register for the event as usual. If registration for the event will close before the adjunct will be able to see a supervisor listed, follow the procedure below.
What should an adjunct do if they want to register for professional development, but don't have a supervisor listed?
They should contact their associate dean regarding their interest in the professional development opportunity. The associate dean will then need to send an email to the course administrator communicating approval of the request. This email should include the following information for the adjunct:
- Name
- S#
- Network username
- Email address (especially if the adjunct doesn't have an active SLCC email account)
- Requested workshop or training course (include the date and time)
- Date the adjunct is likely to be on contract.
This will then secure the adjunct's spot in the event. For record-keeping purposes, the adjunct may be asked to formally register for the event once their contract is active and processed.
Who is the course administrator for which courses?
- For most faculty development courses (e.g., ACUE), send this approval email to Kristin.Morley@slcc.edu.
- For courses facilitated by the eLearning team (e.g., the Canvas User Credential, Online Teacher Credential, or Livestream Teacher Credential courses) send this approval email to Bob.Lindsay@slcc.edu.
- For courses sponsored by other organizations (staff development, required training, OIT, etc.), please contact the person named in the advertisement for that course.
Can adjunct faculty participate in professional development opportunities if they are not teaching during the current semester?
This might be the perfect time for adjunct faculty to participate in professional development. They should follow the above instructions if they do not have an active contract. The adjunct's department needs to make sure the adjunct has a ZTRAIN payment option so they can be compensated. Most adjunct faculty already have this.
Will the training or event show up on an adjunct's professional development transcript if they do not register using SLCC's Training Registration System?
Unfortunately, it will not.
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