DMACC Faculty Handbook
Introduction
This website is meant to be useful to all DMACC regular faculty and adjunct faculty teaching credit courses. It should be especially helpful to new faculty who need to turn to one common source of information to answer the many questions they may have. But it is also filled with procedures, practices, and Web links that veteran faculty will need to have at their fingertips. Likewise, deans, provosts, and their administrative assistants will want to be familiar with the contents.
Consider this a working document. It should be updated annually and should include changes and additions that you contribute.
Don't forget that the DMACC College Catalog and the DMACC Student Handbook contain additional important reference material.
Furthermore, you may access DMACC Board Policies or Human Resources Procedures for additional information.
You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader for Windows (version 7.0 or greater) to view and download various forms and procedures that are mentioned.
One final note: Since DMACC students are expected to be familiar with DMACC policies and procedures affecting their activities, and ignorance does not excuse their violations, it is imperative that you understand the College's operating principles while you are employed here.
Des Moines Area Community College is one of fifteen public community colleges in Iowa. The district administrative office is located on the Ankeny Campus (Borgen Administrative Center), which is approximately ten miles north of downtown Des Moines. It is the largest community college in Iowa. The College district includes eleven counties that encompass 6,550 square miles or eleven percent of the state's land area. Instruction is delivered at six campuses: Ankeny, Boone, Carroll, Newton, Urban, and West. College programs are also offered in a variety of settings, including local high schools, community centers, and leased facilities. In addition, the College also offers a variety of training activities for, and in conjunction with, local business and industry. An extensive distance learning program provides convenient access to a growing list of College courses.
Links for Further Information
Contracts, Compensation, & Benefits
- Collective Bargaining
- Compensation and Benefits/Payroll
- Faculty Contracts and Employment Agreements
- Staff Development Units
- Quality Faculty Plan
- Faculty Evaluation
- Faculty Standards
- Academic Calendar
- Faculty Load
- Faculty Leaves
- Faculty Travel and Reimbursement
- Faculty Enrollment in DMACC Courses
- Dependent Child Tuition Remission
- Faculty Sabbaticals
Classroom Policies, Procedures, & Guidelines
- Ethics Statement
- Class Cancellations
- Grading Policies
- Administrative Withdrawals of Students
- Admitting Students to Class
- Course Competencies
- Course Outlines
- Course Syllabi
- Academic Freedom
- Faculty Mentoring Program
- Field Trips
- Guest Speakers
- Substitute Teachers
- Copyright
- Food and Beverages in the Classroom
- Distance Learning
- Learning Communities
Student Resources
- International Student Office
- Make-up Testing
- Testing Centers
- Evening Services
- Independent Study
- Directed Study
Links to Other Student Resources
Services of DMACC Security Staff
Please see the DMACC Safety Website for more information.
Emergency Closing Information
Please see the Emergency Closing Website for more information,
Reference
Miscellaneous Services
Links to More Resources
Nondiscrimination Statement
Des Moines Area Community College shall not engage in nor allow discrimination covered by law against any person, group or organization. This includes in its programs, activities, employment practices, or hiring practices, and harassment or discrimination based on race, color, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, genetic information (in employment) and actual or potential parental, family or marital status. Veteran status in educational programs, activities, employment practices, or admission procedures is also included to the extent covered by law.
Individuals who believe they have been discriminated against may file a complaint through the College Discrimination Complaint Procedure. Complaint forms may be obtained from the Campus Provost's office, the Academic Deans' office, the Judicial Officer, or the EEO/AA Officer, Human Resources. ADA questions and concerns may be directed to the Section 504/ADA Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 6, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6857, dso@dmacc.edu. Title IX questions and concerns may be directed to the Title IX Coordinator at 2006 S. Ankeny Blvd, Bldg 1, Ankeny, IA 50023, phone 515/964-6216, Title9@dmacc.edu. Questions or complaints about this policy may be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, phone 312/730-1560, fax 312/730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339, email OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
DMACC offers career and technical programs in the following areas of study:
Agriculture, Animals, and Natural Resources
Building Trades and Transportation
Business
Design, Media, and the Arts
Education, Communication, and Humanities
Engineering and Manufacturing
Health Science and Fitness
Information Technology
Math and Science
Public and Community Services
Entrance requirements for specific programs can be found at the DMACC Admissions website.