Staff Handbook 2013 - 2014 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Place Header Here Place Text Here Month 00, 0000 Resources < > Updated: April 2013
Welcome Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < • Welcome to George Brown College! We are happy to have you as part of our team and our community. • This handbook is designed to give you a quick overview of some of areas of interest to you as a new employee of George Brown College. • College Public website: www. georgebrown. ca • College Intranet site: http: //insite * • Please view this presentation in ‘Slideshow’ Mode > Please use this area to navigate forward or previous through this presentation, or click the logo to launch the George Brown College website directly
Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • • • Introduction Employment Information College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications College Areas of Interest Organization & Staff Development Facilities Management Other Great Resources Available to Staff
Introduction Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • • • Mission Statement Organizational Chart Where the College Came From Where the College is Now College Council Newsletters - George Brown College News
Mission Statement Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Working closely with partners from all sectors of our society, George Brown College will provide high-quality education that meets the evolving social and economic development needs of the communities we serve, and enables students to succeed in achieving their individual career and life goals. • To view what the college will do to achieve its mission please go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/about/
George Brown College – Organizational Chart Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The College structure is available at: https: //org. georgebrown. ca/OPEPROD/signoff. aspx
Where the College Came From Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications • Named after George Brown, a Father of Confederation and founder of “The Globe” (later the Globe and Mail), George Brown College was originally established as a community college in 1967. Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • To create the College, the Provincial Institute of Trades, Provincial Institute of Trades and Occupations, Adult Basic Education courses from the Toronto Board of Education, and the schools of Nursing from a number of Toronto hospitals, were merged. • For more history information please go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/about/history/
Where the College is Now Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan • George Brown College has Four main campuses (Casa Loma, St. James, Ryerson and Waterfront) and a number of satellite locations, and is constantly evolving to improve and grow. For more details please visit: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/maps_and_directions. aspx Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • George Brown College students and staff are one of the most diverse groups in age, ethnicity, nationality, and language of any college in Canada.
College Council Table of Contents Introduction MANDATE: Advising the President Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • College Council meets 10 times annually to consider and make recommendations on policies and procedures regarding: – courses and programs – the college environment and the quality of college life – the college's commitment to diversity, equity and safety • To see meeting minutes and more details please go to: https: //insite/collegecouncil/default. asp
Newsletters – George Brown News Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • George Brown News (http: //insite/communications/gbn/) is a monthly publication of the Communications and Marketing Department of George Brown College for the college community. • For more information call ext. 2059 • City College News is available in alternate formats such as braille, cassette tape, large print and disk. For more information call the Disability office at ext. 2624 • To view college news on the web go to: www. georgebrown. ca/whatsnew. aspx#top • Several departments maintain their own newsletters - some of them are online at:
Employment Information Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • • • Employment Packages Pay Information Pay Deductions Benefits & Compensation Employee Assistance Program College Policies 1 2 Mandatory Training Internal Job Postings Faculty and Support Unions Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Services Freedom of Information
Employment Packages Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan • You should have received a new hire package when you were hired. The following should have been included. Note: if you did not receive some of this information, call the Human Resources Department at ext. 4446. Additional copies of the Support and Academic Collective Agreement con be obtained from the Council’s website: www. thecouncil. on. ca. Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest 1. • Staff Development Facilities Management 2. Resources < Conditions of Employment Equity Survey • > Conditions of employment are determined by your contract, or collective agreement (if full-time Faculty or Support), or by a memo (if part-time). George Brown is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. To ensure the continuing completeness and accuracy of our equal opportunity database all new employees are required to complete the survey and return it to Human Resources. 3. Faculty Collective Agreement: http: //www. thecouncil. on. ca/articles/184 4. Support Staff Collective Agreement: http: //www. thecouncil. on. ca/articles/155
Pay Information Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Pay is directly deposited to your specified bank account bi-weekly. • Payment to non full-time staff is deferred by two weeks, to see the part-time pay schedule go to: https: //insite/finance/default. asp • Payment to full-time staff is up to the day, to see the full-time pay schedule go to: https: //insite/finance/default. asp • Note: if you have expenses that fall under the appropriate categories for payment by the College, an expense statement must be submitted to Payroll. You will be reimbursed on your next paycheque. An on-line expense statement form is available on line at: http: //insite/finance/documents/Employee-expensestatement. xls
Pay Deductions Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • There a number of deductions that are mandatory for full time staff - income tax, pension, E. I. , CPP, union dues, etc. - but you may also elect to have other funds deducted. These elective deductions may include direct deposit to the Credit Union, additional health and insurance coverage, RRSP payments, and charity or computer purchases plan (see bookstore for details). Human Resources will discuss these options with you.
Benefits, Pension & Compensation Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Once you have accepted a full-time position at GBC, you will be contacted to make an appointment with us. At that meeting, you will sign off on your contract and sign up for benefits. We will discuss the co-ordination of any existing benefits and you will be given benefit details and informed of any waiting periods that may be in effect. • Health insurance: Please note you must be registered with OHIP to be eligible for any extended health benefits. Our Health and Dental Benefits are with Sun Life www. sunlife. ca • Pension Plan: The college matches your contribution to the CAAT Pension Plan www. caatpension. ca • If you have any questions or would like to make an appointment please call ext. 4449. To see a list of the Compensation and Benefits contacts please go to: http: //insite/human_resources/benefits/default. asp#Contacts
Need Some Help? – Employee Assistance Program Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • A voluntary, confidential, counselling and information service for full-time GBC employees and their families. The College pays for these services. No identifying information is reported to the College. • The program is designed to help you with personal or workrelated problems, pressures and stress before they lead to more serious difficulties. • For first time appointments and counselling call: 1 -800 -3874765 This number is toll-free and can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. You can also access these services at http: //www. warrenshepell. com/
College Policies Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Our policies articulate the College’s commitment providing an equitable environment for students and employees and identify rights and responsibilities for all members of our community. • To access these policies, visit http: //www. georgebrown. ca/policies/index. aspx • They include a complete range of academic policies and guidelines as well as specific policies to deal with discrimination, harassment, race and ethnic relations, disability services, accessibility and information technology. • Of particular importance are our Codes of Conduct statements for: – Academic Staff – Support Staff – Administrative Staff
College Policies Continued • AODA, Accessibility Standards for Customer Service and the Accessibility Policy: These two policies aim to support an inclusive environment in the provision of goods, services or facilities to the College Community in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. For further information on this policy, please go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/AODA/ • Table of Contents Captioned Media & E-Text Policy: This policy aims to support an inclusive academic environment by incorporating universal design concepts that reduce or remove barriers for individuals with diverse learning abilities. All media resources used by faculty and staff will be purchased with either closed or open captioning while textbooks and other print materials must be available in electronic format to facilitate accessibility in multiple formats such as Braille, large print and digital audio. For further information on this policy, please visit the Library/Learning Commons website at: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/current_students/disability_services/ Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > Accessible Event Guidelines: For a complete checklist of rules and regulations for hosting an accessible event go to: http: //insite/Planning_An_Event_to_Ensure_Access_Sept 2005. pdf
Mandatory Training In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Standard and the Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation all employees, volunteers, contractors or others who provide goods, services or facilities on behalf of the college are obligated by law to complete the following training: Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety • College Green Plan Accessibility Standards for Customer Service Training. You may access the training by going to this link: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/AODA/Training/. Select the appropriate employee group and begin the training. Upon completion you will be asked to fill in your name on a certificate form which will be sent directly to the AODA Coordinator and Staff Development indicating that you have completed the training. • If you are an educator as defined in the AODA, Integrated Accessibility Standards Regulation, [Definition: educators: employees who are involved in course design, delivery and instruction], you must also complete the Accessibility Awareness Training for Educators located on PD Place, by going to this link: http: //pdplace. georgebrown. ca. The training will be made available on you PD Place profile you and upon completion you will be asked to indicate that you have read and understood the training material. Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > Completion of training is required by law and is now a condition of employment at the College. If you have any question or concerns regarding the training requirements, contact the AODA Coordinator, Olga Dosis at odosis@georgebrown. ca, 416. 415. 5000, ext. 4610.
Job Opportunities Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • To see weekly internal job postings, go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/employment/ • To view college job postings throughout the province of Ontario, please visit: http: //ontariocollegeemployment. ca/
Faculty and Support Unions – OPSEU Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The union offices are located at 500 Mac. Pherson Ave, Room 001/2 • Support -Local 557 - President – ext. 4600 • Faculty - Local 556 for full-time and partial-load faculty (Professors, Librarians and Counsellors) at GBC. Please visit the web page: www. interlog. com/~opseugbc/meetyourstewards. htm • Feel free to drop by during operating hours (Monday - Thursday from 8: 00 a. m. - 3: 30 p. m. and Friday from 8 a. m. - 1 p. m. ), or if you have a specific item you would like to discuss with one of the L. E. C. members, please call our Admin Assistant Madeline Mc. Carthy at ext 2200
Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Services Table of Contents Introduction • Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan • Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • George Brown, the City College, is committed to fostering a climate where all human rights are respected and to creating an environment that welcomes and respects individuals, and values the contributions of all its members. To this end we work towards an environment that is free of harassment and discrimination. Equity is an integral part of the nature of institution and community. You may call to seek advice, have the policy and procedures of the college explained, participate in classroom/department workshops or ask for resources and information you may wish to use in your classrooms or offices (resources available to staff – variety of videos dealing with classroom diversity, disability or harassment issues can be obtained through the resource library in the Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Services office or the Learning Resource Centres. For more information go to: http: //insite/human_resources/hra/default. asp The Human Rights Advisor to the President is a resource to students and staff. Please feel free to call or e-mail: Dale Hall - ext. 4646 dhall@gbrownc. on. ca or get more info at: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/diversity/
Freedom of Information Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Staff and student information must be dealt with carefully. In general, all personal information is confidential. • Only the student has the right to see his or her marks. When posting marks, you must take special care not to use an identifier that will allow anyone other than the student to identify to which the marks belong. • Further information can be found at: http: //insite/human_resources/hra/page 7. asp • If you have access to the BANNER registration system, all information is confidential and available to you only on a need-to-know basis. • If you have any questions please feel free to call Dale Hall at ext. 4646
College Dates Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Academic Calendar • When the College is Closed • Statutory Holidays
Important College Dates – Academic Calendar Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • To view the Academic Calendar go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/Admin/Registr/PSCal. aspx
When is the College Closed? Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The College only closes when conditions make it too dangerous for students and staff to reach the College. Since we are located on TTC routes, we are generally closed on fewer occasions than colleges in outlying areas. • For information about whether the college is closed or classes are cancelled, call 416 -415 -5000 or toll-free 1 -800265 -2002. Most Toronto radio stations will also carry this information. You can also check our website: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/News/weather. aspx
Statutory Holidays Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > Statutory Holidays (please check with Human Resources for further details) • New Years Day • Family Day • Good Friday • Victoria Day • Canada Day • Civic Holiday • Labour Day • Thanksgiving • Christmas Holidays (College Closes)
Health & Safety Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • • • WHMIS Training Ergonomics Emergency and First Aid Fire Alarm Student/ Staff Illness
WHMIS Training Table of Contents Introduction • Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan • Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management • Resources < > • • Our College recognizes its obligation as an employer to ensure that the measures and procedures prescribed by the Occupational Health & Safety Act, and the regulations made under the OHSA are complied with. All Staff at the college are to be trained and for more details on WHMIS or training please contact OHS Department at ext 4799. WHMIS is an acronym for the Workplace Hazardous Materials Information System. It is a hazard communication system developed jointly by the federal, provincial, and territorial governments, as well as business and labour. WHMIS is directed toward transmitting information from the supplier to the worker. This information will help workers work safely with the hazardous chemical and biological materials at their workplace. There are three major components to WHMIS: Labels, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and Worker Education For the official national site please click below:
Ergonomics Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Ergonomics focuses on how the work environment affects workers. • Ergonomic hazards refer to workplace conditions that pose the risk of injury to the musculoskeletal system of the worker. Examples of musculoskeletal injuries include tennis elbow (an inflammation of a tendon in the elbow) and carpal tunnel syndrome (a condition affecting the hand wrist). Ergonomic hazards include repetitive and forceful movements, vibration, temperature extremes, and awkward postures that arise from improper work methods and improperly designed workstations, tools, and equipment. • For more information on Ergonomics please contact OHS Department at ext 4799. You are encouraged to contact the Health and Safety Office with any health and safety concern or question.
Emergency and First Aid Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management • St. James Campus 200 King Street East, Room 116 A, Building “A” Tel: (416) 415 -5000 ext. 2203 • Casa Loma Campus 160 Kendal Avenue, Room C 227, Building “C” Tel: (416) 415 -5000 ext. 4588 • Waterfront Campus 51 Dockside Drive, Room 118, Main Lobby Tel: (416) 415 -5000 ext. 5519 • Security: Resources < • First aid offices are located at St. James and Casa Loma campuses, and are staffed by First Aid officers > • Casa Loma Campus- 146 Kendal Ave. Toronto (416 -415 -4532) • St. James Campus- 200 King Street East Toronto, and other buildings (416 -415 -2047) • Waterfront Campus- 51 Dockside Avenue (416 -415 -5000 extension 5525) Yellow emergency phones are directly linked to security staff. Outside emergency service call 9 -911 To view details on our Traumatic Events Response Team go to: http: //insite/tert/default. asp
Fire Alarm – Code Red Table of Contents Introduction • Employment Info College Dates • Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications • Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management • Resources < > • Know the closest exit to your working area. Signs are posted inside all classrooms and offices to direct you to the closest exit. If you have a student or colleague with a disability make sure you know how to assist this person to exit the building. Flashing alarms are also installed in key areas of the college to assist hearing impaired staff and students. When the alarm sounds, immediately exit the building in an orderly manner and get away from the building, so that fire trucks can have unimpeded access to the building. Fire Marshals (wearing red baseball caps) are responsible for making sure everyone has exited the building. Students and staff will be allowed back into a building only after the Fire Marshal has declared it safe. For more information on Fire Alarm systems and evacuation procedures please refer to your red Occupant Fire Safety Plan or go to: http: //insite/human_resources/ohs/fire. asp
Student/Staff Illness Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Yellow emergency phone boxes are located on all floors of each campus. These phones will connect you directly to the security desk. • In an extreme emergency, call 9 -911 (which will connect you with the city emergency service). • Notify your supervisor if you will be absent from work. • First Aid Staff cannot provide a doctor’s note.
Supporting the College Green Plan Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < >
Supporting the College Green Plan Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > RECYCLE • Use hallway bins to recycle paper, cans, bottles and fine paper • At the start of class remind students to recycle properly • Discourage students from bringing food into classrooms • Recycle batteries at Campus First Aid Offices • Recycle used cell phones at Campus Welcome Desks and Student Services
Supporting the College Green Plan Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > REDUCE AND REUSE • Use your own mug and save 10 cents on your next cup of coffee at Tim Horton’s and Chartwells • Bring your own reusable water bottle • Think before you print and only print double sided • Turn off lights and equipment when you leave the office
Supporting the College Green Plan Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info GREEN YOUR OFFICE PRACTICES College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Order office products on-line from Staples Advantage (EWay) • Choose environmentally preferable “Eco-Easy” products • Keep orders to more than $50 • Purolator will pick up your used Xerox toner cartridges • Return (Non-Xerox) cartridges to Receiving
Supporting the College Green Plan Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info REDUCE YOUR TRAVEL CARBON FOOTPRINT College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management • Join a carpool using the College’s Smart Commute network • Activate your commute by bicycling or walking to work Resources < > • Take advantage of discounted TTC passes
Supporting the College Green Plan Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates http: //www. georgebrown. ca/about/sustai nability Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < Learn about the College’s Green Plan: > Green Your Curriculum: § Contact a curriculum specialist to find out how to integrate sustainability into your teaching and learning. Visit the resources website: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/globalnav/a bout/sustainability-resources. aspx Use the on-line Green Suggestion Box at: http: //insite. georgebrown. ca/News/Envir onmental. Sustainability/default. asp
Supporting the College Green Plan Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > For more information contact: Supporting the College Green Plan Stephanie. Foster@george brown. ca
Getting Started Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • • Booking Equipment and Getting Supplies How Do I Book a Classroom? “Smart” Rooms Booking Meeting Rooms Textbooks Photocopying and Printing Grenville on Campus Submitting Marks
Booking Rooms, Equipment, Supplies and Materials Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Check with your departmental assistant for supplies and materials. Classrooms often lack chalk, so it is wise to make sure you have a supply. • Most classrooms have an overhead projector and screen. Other A/V equipment can be booked through the ITAC at your campus: – – Casa Loma Campus (RM C 234 -ITAC) St. James Campus (RM 375 C) Center for Financial Services Education (RM 130) Waterfront Campus (Room 330) http: //www. georgebrown. ca/itac/
How Do I Book a Classroom? Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan • Call the Registrar’s Office at: – For Casa Loma classrooms call ext. 4257 – For St. James classrooms call ext. 4997 Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • To book an adhoc classroom, please email: ARoom. Requests@georgebrown. ca
“Smart” Classrooms Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • There are many "smart" classrooms which have built-in video/data projection systems, sound systems where necessary, and an internet connection. They are part of the regular classroom pool at both Casa Loma and St. James campuses. • When scheduling information is submitted by the divisions before each term begins, a "smart" room may be requested if class activities require the use of specialized equipment. Otherwise, they are timetabled according to class size. • For “smart” classroom training, please visit Organizational & Staff Development for information.
Booking Meeting Rooms Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started • Boardrooms can be booked for meetings at the various campuses. • All departments have boardrooms (varying seating capacity & technology). To book boardrooms please contact the front desk (receptionist/admin assistant) for each department. Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Check with campus manager’s office for other rooms
Textbooks Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Check with your departmental assistant or contact the Bookstore at ext. 2665. • Choices of textbooks must be approved by your department Chair or Coordinator. • An e-text copy of the course textbook should be made available to any student who requires one. All e-texts should be ordered as early as possible. If one is not available it will require a few weeks to have one audio taped for accessibility purposes.
Photocopying and Printing Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Photocopiers are located throughout each college campus. Access to the machines is by a departmental code and your department may have a particular machine assigned to it. Check with your department assistant for access. • Photocopiers are to be used for small runs of material only. George Brown is part of a consortium of community colleges that use the services of Grenville on Campus. Printing requests must be filled out on a printing request form, available from your departmental secretary or administrative assistant.
Grenville on Campus Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Grenville maintains a walk-in print shop at the St. James Campus located on the lower level beside the cafeteria that offers a variety of printing and duplication services. • They also handle special printing requests, such as binding, posters, shrink-wrapping, etc. • It is best to make your printing requests at least a week to ten days in advance of the date required. During highdemand times, such as the few weeks before classes start, printing turnaround time may be significantly delayed. • For more information please contact Cordi Villa at 416 -4155000 ext 2007 or by email at c. villa@grenville. com
Submitting Marks Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Marks are to be submitted via your Department office. In some cases, faculty enter marks directly into STU-View, which is part of BANNER. Check with your department office to determine which system is used. BANNER training is available to all staff. Please check with your department for more information.
Telecommunications Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • E-mail and phones • Help Desk • MS Exchange
E-mail and Phones Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Your department assistant should be able to assist you in setting up phone access and an email account. • Printable copies of the College White Pages and Yellow Pages are available on the links below: 1. https: //insite/information_systems/whitepagesdirectory. pdf? q=white+pages 2. https: //insite/information_systems/yellowpages. pdf? q=white +pages
Help Desk Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Our Help Desk is run by i. Process, an IT service provider associated with GE Capital. To access this round the clock service dial ext 4357 (HELP) or email helpdesk@georgebrown. ca • The analyst will attempt to fix the problem with you over the phone. If this is not possible they will obtain additional information and arrange for a GBC IT staff member to repair the problem in person. • You will be given a case number to check on the status of the service request or to give additional information.
MS Exchange Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The College uses Outlook and MS Exchange for its e-mail service. Once your e-mail account is set up, you may also access your e-mail at home through the web. To do so, use the following url: http: //mail. georgebrown. ca/ • Once you have accessed the post server, it will ask you to enter your user name and your password. These will be the same as the ones you use to log-on to e-mail inside the College. • For all computer training (Include Outlook Web Access), please visit Organizational & Staff Development for information.
College Areas of Interest Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • • • • Learning Resource Centre Open Access Labs Bookstores LIAD Academic Excellence & KPIs International Centre Registrar’s Office Student Affairs Disability Services Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Student Association Native Programs Unit G B C Foundation G B C Q
Learning Resource Centre Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Better known as the libraries, the Learning Resource Centres contain a wide variety of resources for teaching and learning, or just your own enjoyment. • The LRCs are located at St. James and Casa Loma. As well as books and periodicals related to courses, the LRCs have computer resources. LRC hours and policies can be checked on the LRC website http: //library. georgebrown. ca/
Open Access Lab Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Open Access Labs are located close to the Learning Resource Centres at both campuses. These computer labs are available to students to work on assignments. For more details go to: http: //library. georgebrown. ca/services/learningcommons/ #Open-Access-Computers
Bookstores Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Located at SJ and CL, the bookstores are a great source of everything from textbooks for courses, GBC clothing, class supplies, gifts, academically priced software, and computers. • Orders for specific textbooks should be submitted to your Chair with enough lead-time to ensure they will be available for class. • Go to: http: //gbcbookstore. bookware 3000. ca/
Purchasing Computer Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > Employee Purchase Plan • The George Brown College Employee Purchase Plan allows eligible College employees to receive loans for the purchase of Apple or Dell Computers, peripherals and accessories through payroll deduction • For more information, please visit: http: //gbccomputerstore. com/epp/
Innovation in Teaching & Learning Engagement hub(TITLEh) Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The TITLEh department is dedicated to the development of new delivery methods. TITLEh will work with faculty on innovative course development, using educational technology. • Two Faculty Innovation Centres are located in room 224 A at St. James campus and in C 420 at Casa Loma; these multimedia computer stations are for faculty use in designing and applying technology to teaching and learning. http: //liad. georgebrown. ca/ • TITLEh also has developed a number of on-line courses, and can assist you to do the same.
Academic Excellence and KPIs Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The College is dedicated to teaching excellence. As part of this mandate, workshops in teaching and training are offered throughout the year by the Academic Excellence division, and the Staff Development Centre. • Academic Policies can be found at: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/about/policies/ • Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are a measure of the performance of the College from five areas (graduate employment, graduate satisfaction, employer satisfaction, student satisfaction, graduation rate). Part of the College funding is based on the results of the KPI surveys. Results of past years’ KPIs can be found at http: //insite/kpi/default. asp
International Centre Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • For more information on our International Centre please go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/quickpaths/potential_intl_stude nts. aspx • To check out the latest news click on:
Registrar’s Office Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The Registrar’s Office encompasses Admissions, Academic Records, Database, Scheduling, Registration & Student Information, Financial Assistance & Student Awards and the Call Centre. • For contact information please go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/Admin/Registr/index. aspx
Student Affairs Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The mission of Student Affairs is to promote student success by providing resources and programs central to student and institutional needs. • Student Affairs encompasses Alumni Affairs, Athletics, Counselling, Career & Employment, Deaf & Hard of Hearing Services, Disability Services, Peer Tutoring, and Housing. • For more details please go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/saffairs/index. aspx
Disability Services Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Services such as computerized note-taking and ASL interpreters are available to students with hearing, visual or other impairments. In addition, students may have invisible disabilities such as ADD or dyslexia. • The College is committed to accommodating all learning styles. If you are uncertain, or require assistance in this area, Disability Services has offices at all campuses. • To get more information, see the policy and guidelines for the duty to accommodate and view contacts please go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/saffairs/disabilities. a spx
Deaf and Hard of Hearing Services Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Educational Support Services are available for Deaf and Hard of Hearing Students to access full-time post-secondary programs and continuing education courses and programs. • A range of services is offered including educational interpreting, computerized notetaking, peer tutoring, modified course load and test proctoring, technical devices and counselling. These services are free of charge. • TTY: 416 -864 -0535 • 200 King St. E, Room 173 B-A Senior Interpreter at ext 3998 Senior Notetaker at ext 2066
Student Association Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The Student Association (SA) represents student interests in the college and at all levels of government. It is run by a student board of directors. The SA provides health insurance and legal advice, student clubs and newspapers, pubs and stores. • For more information, call or stop by one of the SA offices: • St. James Campus ext. 2455 Room 147, 200 King St. E. • Casa Loma Campus ext. 4730 Room E 100, 142 Kendal Ave. • Ryerson ext. 4049 Room 614, 99 Gerard St. E. • Waterfront Campus ext. 5360 Room 033, 51 Dockside Dr. • For more information on the Student Association please go to:
Native Studies Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The Native Studies provides counselling services for Native Students attending George Brown College. Located in Room 524 A, at St. James Campus, students may see the counsellor either by appointment or on a drop-in basis as long as there isn't a conflict with scheduled appointments. • Resources available include a lounge for Native students called Sahkitcheway, located in Room 562 D. Please see the counsellor for access to the photocopier, telephones, computer (with internet access), refrigerator, and microwave. • Check bulletin boards for employment opportunities, community and cultural events or drop by to make suggestions as to what you would like to see offered. • Contact Lori Budge at ext. 2526, or fax (416) 415 - 2432, or lbudge@georgebrown. ca
G B C Foundation Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > Mission Statement • George Brown College Foundation serves as the College's primary fund-raising organization to support the educational and developmental goals of George Brown College and the career goals of its students. • For contact information and more details please go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/foundation/index. aspx
GBCQ Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • GBCQ is a group for all Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgendered, Transsexual, Two-spirited, Queer and Questioning GBC staff. • GBCQ is dedicated to: • Promoting education and awareness around issues of homophobia and transphobia • Networking • Support • Visibility • Creating positive space • Bringing people together • And – CELEBRATION! • For more information please call ext. 6801 or email: gbcq@georgebrown. ca
Organization & Staff Development Department Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Organizational & Staff Development Department • Tuition Assistance • Workshop Schedule • Computer Literacy • Staff Rates for Courses at GBC • Click on the logo below to access the Organizational & Staff Development public site:
Organization & Staff Development Department Table of Contents Introduction • Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan • Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest • Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < The Organization & Staff Development Department is an active department providing professional development opportunities for all staff categories. The department supports teacher training, computer training, management, and support skills. An opportunity is provided to discuss your professional development goals at your first performance review with your supervisor. Tuition assistance for recognized training is available to all full-time staff up to a total of $15, 000 for graduate degrees and up to $5, 000 for undergraduate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. If you are interested in completing a degree or taking specific career related training, please read the guidelines and print application form at https: //insite/human_resources/documents/Employee_Tuition_Assistance _Application_Form. pdf > • Flyers listing workshops are distributed to all staff throughout the year. A workshop calendar with full details of workshops are found at: http: //pdplace. georgebrown. ca/index. php? page=calendar/search_month_ new. php
Computer Literacy Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The College has identified staff computer literacy as a goal. To support this goal, the Organization & Staff Development Department offers a variety of “just in time training”. To access these resources, please visit http: //www. georgebrown. ca/staff_development/ page. • All employees are required to be computer literate. The five elements of computer literacy are; – Word – Excel – Power. Point – Internet Explorer – Outlook
Staff Rates for Courses Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The College provides a variety of courses and workshops through the Organization & Staff Development Centre. In addition, staff members are entitled to take full-time and part -time courses at reduced rates. • To view our Con-ed Calendar go to: http: //coned. georgebrown. ca/ • For more information on the Staff Discount Policy and rates go to: https: //insite/registrar/documents/Staff_Discount_Policy. pdf • https: //insite/registrar/documents/Staff_Discount_Policy_Ex clusions. pdf
Facilities Management Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • • College Keys Security Parking Bank Machines Lost & Found Cafeterias/Coffee Shops Campus Maps
College Keys Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Keys are ordered through the Facilities Management offices at Casa Loma and St. James. • Classroom keys are different at the various campuses. • See your department assistant about keys. Key requests must be signed by your Chair or manager and an account number provided by your departmental Chairperson or manager.
Security Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management • Security is located near the main entrance to each campus. After normal working hours, entry to each campus is restricted to one entrance, although you may still leave buildings through most exits. Yellow emergency phones to contact security are located on each floor of your campus. Security staff can assist with first aid, enforcement of college rules and regulations, and any emergency situation. To see contacts go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/publicsafety/contact_and_security_locations / Resources < > Safe Walk Program – Organized by the Student Association and supported financially by the College; the Safe Walk Program allows staff to have a student escort to his or her car or the closest TTC stop after dark. For more information phone ext. 2721 or go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/current_students/safewalk/
Parking Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Parking is very limited near College campuses. • To check parking locations and availability go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/parking_and_prices. aspx or call Facilities Management.
Bank Machines Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Bank machines are located near the cafeteria at St. James and Casa Loma campuses.
Lost & Found Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • St. James Campus – Level 1, Room 109 • Casa Loma Campus – Main entrance/lobby beside the Welcome Desk. • Hospitality Centre – Check with 200 King St. Security • Waterfront – Room 119 (near Entrance) • The evening campus supervisor or security officer will assist after 4: 00 p. m. Unclaimed items are sent to charity or disposed of.
Cafeterias/Coffee Shops Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Cafeterias operated by Chartwells Services are located on each Campus. • Chartwells Services will also provide catering for meetings and conferences at the College. • Tim Hortons coffee shops are located at St. James, Casa Loma and Waterfront Campuses. • Casa Loma campus also has a restaurant called Dolce Vita.
Campus Maps Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > For more information on our campuses, please click anywhere on the maps below:
Other Great Resources Available to Staff Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • • Hospitality Dining Room & Bake Shop Jewellery Repairs Dental Services Fitness Centres Child Care Centres/Lab Schools Yorkville School George Brown Theatre School
Hospitality Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • The School of Hospitality is renowned around the world for the quality of its training. You can sample the products of the division in Siegfried’s or from the Bake Shop. Chef’s House – This popular student-run dining room is open for lunch and dinner during the academic year. Be aware that the dining room is a teaching environment. Reservations can be made at ext. 2260 Bake Shop – The students in various Hospitality programs produce a wide variety of baked goods and other food products. Quantities and items vary from day-to-day and sell out quickly. To find out what is available each day call ext. 2515
Jewellery Repairs Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • During the academic year, students in the Jewellery Arts programs will do repairs. Times vary, but generally the service is available from mid-fall to early spring. Call for more information.
Dental Services Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Dental services such as cleaning are available through the Dental department during school terms. For more information or an appointment call ext. 4547
Fitness Centres Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Fitness Centres at St. James and Casa Loma are available to all staff. To sign up you can fill out a form available at one of the fitness centres (also bring your health card). For information please call 4714/4627 for Casa Loma or 2176/2177 at St. James. • To have one of our Fitness & Lifestyle students as a personal trainer for $100/year call 416 -964 -6494 (a personal trainer’s service is only offered at Casa Loma).
Child Care Centres/Lab Schools Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Each centre has its own cook and follows a nutritious menu that reflects the cultures of the families enrolled. Special diet needs, such as food allergies, are accommodated at all centres. • Subsidies are available through the City of Toronto Children's Service. Seven centres are located throughout the city, including one at Casa Loma campus. • For general information, call George Brown College Child Care Operations at ext. 2359 or go to: www. georgebrown. ca/earlychildhood/childcare. aspx#maincontent
Yorkville School Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • George Brown College has launched an exciting approach to makeup and esthetics education in a new campus on Toronto’s Yorkville Avenue – the centre of Toronto’s beauty and fashion district. For more info go to: www. yorkvilleschool. com.
George Brown Theatre School Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • Theatre School at George Brown College has earned a national reputation as a leading training ground for new talent. We train actors to work in all aspects of the arts and entertainment industry. George Brown Theatre School outstanding faculty and partnerships with the acclaimed Soulpepper Theatre Company, Tarragon Theatre and others allow students to learn from professionals of the very highest caliber. For more info go to: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/theatre/index. aspx • All productions are held at their new location within the Distillery District. To see a map of directions click: http: //www. georgebrown. ca/campuslocations/index. aspx#yo ungcentre
The End Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health & Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Communications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources < > • If you have any comments or suggestions as to what you would like to see in this presentation please email Thai-Van To in Organizational & Staff Development at tto@georgebrown. ca
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