Welcome! to Southern Crescent Technical Colleges FEDERAL WORK STUDY STUDENT ORIENTATION

Welcome!…to Southern Crescent Technical

College’sFEDERAL WORK STUDY STUDENT ORIENTATION

Monique FlowersFederal Work Study CoordinatorAssistant Director, Financial Aid

Kimberly MorrisDirector, Financial Aid

Sharon H. IrbyDirector, Human Resources

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INTRODUCTIONS

One of the largest technical colleges in Georgia

Established July 2010 from the merger of:Flint River Technical College (FRTC); and

Griffin Technical College (GTC)

Combined student population of over 6,500 credit students


WHO ARE WE??

Serves the workforce and community needs of the over 500,000 citizens

Serves 10 counties of the South Atlanta region including; Butts, Fayette, Henry, Jasper, Lamar, Pike, Spalding, Talbot, Taylor, and Upson counties

Serves an additional 3,500 students per quarter in Adult Education and Continuing Education programs

Offers nearly 200 associate degree, diploma, and technical certificate programs


WHO ARE WE??

Two campus locations Griffin Campus Thomaston Campus

Four center locations Henry County Academy Butts Center Jasper Center Taylor Center


Who We Are??

Southern Crescent Technical College provides relevant technical education and workforce training programs via traditional and online formats that promotes lifelong learning and

economic development in the southern crescent region of central Georgia.


OUR MISSION

Welcome to Southern Crescent Technical College!

We are excited about our future, and we are honored that you are a part of it!

Our faculty and staff are committed to providing the highest quality services and instruction to our students. From adult education classes to continuing education courses, from technical certificate programs to degree programs – Southern Crescent Technical College offers the state-of-the-art training needed to succeed in today’s global market. We offer traditional classroom learning as well as many opportunities for distance learning and on-line classes. We take great pride in providing technical education to the citizens of Georgia.

Sincerely,

Randall L. Peters, Ed.DPresident


OUR PRESIDENT

THE EXECUTIVE TEAM Provost Steve DanielVice President, Academic Affairs Dr. Dawn HodgesVice President, Administrative Services Miriam JamesVice President, Adult Education Len MooreVice President, Economic Development Mark AndrewsVice President, Facilities and Operations Jim BrownVice President, Institutional Advancement Barbara Jo CookVice President, Student Affairs Xenia JohnsVice President, Technology & Institutional Research Brent Mayes


WHO’S IN THE SCTC FAMILY

TYPES OF EMPLOYEES

Full-Time faculty and staffAdjunct faculty, Laboratory assistants and Part-Time staffFederal Work Study Student Employees


WHO’S IN THE SCTC FAMILY

Visit www.team.georgia.gov to: View and print out your paycheck stub Review and update your personal information Review your pay and compensation history Update your direct deposit and other

deduction or contribution information

NOTE - If you change your direct deposit routing or account number, your check will be mailed for that month and direct deposited the following month.


GETTING STARTED...

http://www.team.georgia.gov/

To log on to www.team.georgia.gov:

Click on “View My Paycheck” Type in your User ID and Password Contact Human Resources to obtain your User ID Use Social Security # for initial password, then

create new password Create new security questions, if you have not

done so Click “Employee Self Service”


GETTING STARTED…

http://www.team.georgia.gov/

Must be Pell eligible Must participate in a Pell eligible program Receive Pell awards Work up to 20 hours per week only Must be in good academic standing Unable to work between academic terms Expected to practice good work ethics


ELIGIBILITY

Federal Work Student Students are paid $8.00 an hour

Paid by a federal grant with federal funds Pay based upon hours worked Pay requests must be submitted by 15th of each

month Late submission of pay request will be paid on

next month pay cycle Pay requests must be signed by your immediate

supervisor or the FWS CoordinatorSouthern Crescent Technical College 13

WAGES AND TIMESHEETS

First pay check is mailed to home address Pay checks are distributed on the last business day

of each month from the State Accounting Office Subsequent pay checks are direct deposited Problems? Questions? Contact

Vickie Brezee at [email protected] or 770-229-3074


GETTING YOUR PAY CHECK

mailto:[email protected]

Southern Crescent Technical College is a registered participant in the federal work authorization program commonly known as E-Verify. The College utilizes the program to verify employment eligibility of all individuals hired on or after July 1, 2007.

The following are examples of the documents which must be collected: Government Issued Identification (Drivers Licenses, Passport, etc.) Social Security Card, Employment Authorization Card, Voters

Registration Card, U.S Military card, Birth Certificate


DOCUMENTS

Ethics in Action All employees are required to

complete the online “Ethics in Action” training

Long on to http://eeserver.dtae.org Click “Go” Enter your employee identification

number Enter your birthdate (MMDDYYYY)


TRAINING

http://eeserver.dtae.org/

All information pertaining to the College will be provided via the www.sctech.edu website and/or

your @sctech.edu email account!!

SCTC does not utilize personal emails to communicate College

business.Therefore, please make sure to check your @sctech.edu email

account often.Southern Crescent Technical College 17

COMMUNICATIONS

All federal work study students must wear college identification badges at all

times.

All student vehicles must have a college decal clearly visible at all times.


SAFETY

In advance, locate the nearest:

First Aid Kit Fire Alarm Fire Extinguisher

Become familiar with the following resources and procedures:

Campus Security Evacuation postings in classrooms and hallways Emergency evacuation routes

Plan ahead for assisting students with limited mobility during an evacuationSouthern Crescent Technical College 19

SAFETY AND SECURITY INFORMATION

Each student will receive a performance evaluation at the end of each academic term

Discuss any work related problems with your immediate supervisor or federal work study

coordinator if performance is not satisfactory

You are here for academic reasons first!


Performance Evaluations

Emphasizes your responsibility and accountability for you own behavior and actions within the workplace.

Addresses job performance, conduct, behavior, attendance and safety related problems.

Recognizes and encourages good performance, corrects performance problems through coaching and counseling, building commitment to high standards and safe work practices.


POSITIVE DISCIPLINE

Immediately report any injuries incurred on the job: To your supervisor To the Campus Police Office To the Human Resources Office

In an emergency with serious injuries, seek treatment first!!!!


HURT ON THE JOB??

Contact Campus Police to initiate a report for ALL accidents involving motor vehicles on campus.

Officer on Duty - 770-883-6032 – Griffin CampusOfficer Eric Hein – 706-646-6801- Flint River Campus


AUTOMOBILE ACCIDENTS

Maintain a professional appearance while representing SCTC.

We encourage you to dress in a manner acceptable in the workplace.

If you are unsure what is appropriate dress, please ask your supervisor or federal work

study coordinator.


CAMPUS CONDUCT

Our campus is…. Weapons free Drug free Litter free

Smoking is permitted in designated areas only


CAMPUS CONDUCT

Harassment of any kind will not be tolerated One person’s kidding around is another person’s

harassment. Faculty, staff and students are expected to behave

in ways that cannot be misinterpreted.

If you observe or experience harassment: Put a stop to it if you can!! If you need assistance, report it to your supervisor,

FWS Coordinator and/or Human Resources.Southern Crescent Technical College 26

HARASSMENT

Southern Crescent Technical College is committed to providing all employees, students, volunteers, visitors, vendors and contractors, a safe and secure workplace

and/or academic setting free of intimidating, threatening, or violent behavior.

Any violent act, threatening or disruptive behavior, language, or communication in any form including

telephone, facsimile, electronic mail or written communication

shall not be tolerated.Southern Crescent Technical College 27

WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

Any one who believes that he/she has been subject to workplace violence should report the matter to the FWS Coordinator and/or Human Resources.

Any one who violates this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.


WORKPLACE VIOLENCE

No food or drinks are allowed

in classrooms, laboratories,

or the library.


FOOD/BEVERAGES

Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) protects privacy of educational records: NO education records will be released to anyone,

except certain organizations stipulated by FERPA, without the written consent of the student

Safeguard student’s social security numbers Do NOT give out student contact information Student directory information can be released

without consent Questions should be referred to the Registrar’s

Office.Southern Crescent Technical College 30

STUDENT PRIVACY

All information created, stored or transmitted by Southern Crescent Technical College computers or

networks is subject to monitoring for compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Specifically prohibited: using email or the internet for personal commercial activitiesusing email or the internet to access obscene material using email or the internet for any abusive or destructive activity


E-MAIL AND INTERNET USE

The President or his designee may allow for a campus/center closure if severe weather conditions exist.

If weather conditions warrant a closing, late opening, or early closing of the college/center, employees directly affected by such conditions

will be excused from duty without loss of pay or use of leave.

Employees on a regular day off or otherwise not affected when their office or work place is closed, because of severe weather conditions, will not receive additional time off or other considerations because of

closing.


SEVERE /INCLEMENT WEATHERSCHOOL CLOSING

You should view the SCTECH.edu website and/ or the following media outlets for emergency closing notifications:

Atlanta - WSB Channel 2 Atlanta - WXIA Channel 11 Macon - WMAZ Channel 13 Macon - WIBB Radio – 97.9 FM Griffin - WKEU Radio – 88.9 FM Griffin - WEKS Radio – 92.5 FM


SEVERE/INCLEMENT WEATHERSCHOOL CLOSING

Thank you for your attention as this concludes your FWS Orientation

Should you have any questions please contact:Financial Aid

[email protected]


THANK YOU

mailto:[email protected]

I _________________, acknowledge that I have received and read the information contained in this federal work study student orientation.

Should I have any questions regarding the information contained in this presentation, I should contact the FWS Coordinator and/or Human Resources.

__________________ __________________ Employee’s Signature Date Human Resources Date


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