(Any interpretation disputes, refer to contract for exact language.)
about the Adjunct Faculty Organization (AFO)
- When and how do I join the Union?
- An adjunct faculty member must have taught a minimum of three credit hours for three consecutive semesters, not counting summers, before joining.
- During the 3rdconsecutive semester, you are permitted to join.
- Many adjuncts join by signing up at the Union’s display in James Lumber Lobby for the Fall Orientation and near the information center for the Spring Orientation.
- Better yet, contact an officer. (See Contact Us tab on this webpage).
- How much are the dues and when do they get deducted from my paycheck?
- If you are making less than $5120/semester (Fall & Spring only) then you will pay 1/4 dues a semester. Otherwise, you will pay 1/8 dues.
- For 2021-2022, 1/8 are $93.75/semester. and 1/4 dues is $144.09/semester.
- The amount is deducted starting on the 3rdpaycheck, and spread out evenly over the remaining paychecks.
- For other questions regarding dues deductions, contact Karen Florian at kflorian@clcillinois.edu
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about the College
- How do I access the CLC Intranet from my home computer?
- Website: http://clcweb.clcillinois.edu
- Logon:
- Username: Your CLC email username ( or CLCILLINOIS/username)
- Password: Your CLC email password
- Click on Adjunct Faculty Resource bold, blue Heading
- For other problems, call the IT help desk at ext. 2052
- Whom do I contact with questions about my paycheck? You should contact:
- your Division/Department Coordinator and/or
- Payroll Department ext. 2227
- Must I provide my students with a syllabus?
- Yes, it is required in all Divisions for several reasons.
- First, it is one element of the college’s accreditation criteria.
- Second, it is for your protection. A good syllabus describes the class content, grading system, etc. A syllabus can be your defense against student complaints.
- Last, the CLC-AFO Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) recognizes that creating a syllabus is an adjunct faculty responsibility.
- Yes, it is required in all Divisions for several reasons.
- If my Division provides a syllabus template, must I use it?
- No, using templates is not mandatory but some divisions really would like you to.
- However, you may want to review it for ideas for your own syllabus.
- If you would like more help with syllabus writing, contact the Teaching Learning Education Technology Center
- http://tletc.clcillinois.edu
- The Center sometimes provides workshops on syllabus-writing.
- You will receive a small stipend for attending. ($35/hour)
- How can my students contact me?
- Use your CLC email account and/or CLC Voice-mail account
- Your Division office should provide basic set-up information.
- You can also call the IT Help Desk at extension 2052.
- Please do not instruct your students to leave messages for you with the Division office.
- Must I use my CLC email account?
- Yes. This is the primary mode of communication between the college and adjunct faculty.
- Failure to use your CLC email means that you will miss out on division deadline, teaching opportunities, important communiqués regarding college policies/information as well as information about job fairs, cultural events, etc. that you may want to share with your students.
- Using your CLC e-mail account is also for your protection because of the privacy laws.
- What if I’m having problems with my email account?
- Contact the IT help desk.
- Ext. 2052