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Supports for You
To obtain a class list, access the Classlist tool in your selected Brightspace Course Site. The Classlist tool is available under the Communication tab in your course navigation bar. To print and/or save a copy of your classlist, select the print icon in the top right of the screen.
NC Libraries and Learning Commons offer a variety of support for faculty, including, but not limited to: teaching and research resources, open educational resources, in-class workshops, one-on-one consultations with your library liaison, the Exploratory Digital Media Makerspace, Peer Tutoring, Academic Drop In student support, Test Centres. Find out more on the Library and Learning Commons website and the Faculty/Staff Services Guide.
Find out how to navigate copyright requirements effectively and appropriately by visiting the library’s copyright information, and by completing the Copyright Literacy module found in your My NC Employee Training module under the My Apps tab.
Ricoh Store Front is a website that offers NC faculty easy online access, on-campus or off-campus, for placing print orders. For more information, please read the Ricoh Faculty User Guide.
If you are experiencing technical difficulties with classroom technology, contact ITS by calling the IT Service Desk on the classroom phone at 905- 735-2211 extension 7642 or submitting a Service Request. For more information, please visit the Information Technology Support website. It may also be helpful to have a backup lesson prepared in the event that the technology is inaccessible during your class.
You can submit your information for direct deposit after the first day of your class (the system cannot be accessed in advance).
Final grades must be submitted to the Registrar’s Office using the LMS Tools available on your MyNC portal. For information on your responsibilities for submitting final grades, please refer to the Official Grade Submission Instructions or contact your Administrative Assistant or Associate Dean.
To Support Your Learners
Niagara College has an on-going Consent is Key Campaign that focuses on the importance of consent as key in preventing sexual violence. We are committed to ensuring that staff and students have a safe and positive experience at the College that is free from discrimination and harassment, where a diverse and respectful atmosphere fosters healthy attitudes toward sexuality. To become familiar with the campaign, please visit Consent is Key and watch the Consent Is Key video.
The Student Code of Conduct outlines the rights and responsibilities of students, what constitutes misconduct, reporting options, the process and timelines for investigation and adjudication and sanctions for findings of misconduct. This is managed by the Students Rights and Responsibilities Office and can be found here.
If you have concerns about a student’s well-being, you may request a “Wellness Check” by completing a Wellness Check Request. Once completed, someone within counselling services will reach out to the student to invite them to a counselling appointment. If you are concerned that the student is in more imminent danger please call 911, or if in crisis contact the Niagara Crisis Line at 1-866-550-5205. More information about Niagara College Counselling Services can be found on the Wellness Services webpage.
Throughout the year, faculty members can use the Salesforce Faculty Update form on the portal to notify academic advisors of students who may be experiencing academic challenges. Find out who the advisors for your academic area are by exploring the Academic Advising website.
Academic drop-in sessions are available in both campus libraries. These facilitator-run drop-in sessions focus on supplementary support for students with writing, English as a second language, science, and math. Dates and times vary between campuses. Peer Tutoring offers an opportunity for students to meet with a peer who has previously completed a course with a minimum grade of 80% to help them reach their learning goals. Highlights of this program include: peer-to-peer academic support, course-specific help, flexible online schedule for making appointments, and the ability for students to book up to 5 hours of tutoring per week for free.
Visit the NC Directory to see a full listing of departments and services such as the Library and Learning Commons, Campus Safety, Academic Advising, Information Technology Services, Indigenous Education, and Human Resources.
Training Modules – (Complete within 30 days)
The following training modules are a requirement after your contract begins. It is suggested to set aside half of a day, or four to six hours, to complete the following modules. These need to be completed within your first 30 days. Non-full-time faculty will be compensated $25 for the completion of each module. Payroll will run bi-weekly reports to capture who has completed the training and will process payments accordingly. If you have any questions or challenges, please contact Nathanial Taylor at [email protected].
You are required to complete this training module which includes information regarding accessibility legislation and Niagara college policies and resources. This module can be found in the My Apps tab in your My NC – Employee Training module under Training – Accessibility Awareness Orientation. For more information, please visit the Accessibility (AODA) website.
This training will help employees to (a) understand the College’s policies and protocols on sexual assault and violence, (b) identify the myths and misconceptions of consent, (c) respond appropriately to a “victim” or “survivor”, (d) recognize their role as it relates to building a culture that rejects sexual assault and violence, and (e) identify available resources to help those in need. This training module can be found in the My Apps tab in your My NC Employee Training module under Training – Violence and Harassment Prevention.
To equip our staff with the knowledge and insight required to accommodate students who are experiencing mental health issues, Niagara College has developed online training modules, available via My Apps tab in your My NC – Employee Training module. This 1-hr training aligns with recommendations from the Ontario Human Rights Commission (OHRC) and is mandatory for all staff.
The Occupational Health and Safety Awareness and Training regulation requires health and safety awareness training for every worker and supervisor under Ontario’s Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA).