2014 New Faculty Orientation Handbook

New Faculty Orientation
Handbook
New Faculty Orientation Handbook 2014-­‐15 Augustana College Office of Academic Affairs Revised June 2014 NEW FACULTY ORIENTATION HANDBOOK 2014-­‐2015 A Letter of Welcome from Provost Pareena Lawrence 2 A Letter of Welcome from Steve Klien, Director of the Center for Faculty Enrichment 3 About Augustana College 4 College mission statement 4 Fast facts and student profile 4 Get to know Augustana 5 Administrative organization (Augustana and Academic Affairs) 6 Department and division chairs 2014-­‐15 8 Other important contact information 10 An Augustana Glossary 12 14 Getting started New faculty checklist 14 Academic calendar 16 Final exam schedule and policies 18 Information from the Registrar’s Office 20 College-­‐Wide Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs) 23 IDEA Center Student Evaluation forms 24 The Honor Code 24 Attendance guidelines 25 Credit hour policy 26 Office hour expectations 28 Syllabus checklist 29 31 About the Quad Cities 34 Helpful resources 1
A Letter of Welcome from Provost Pareena Lawrence On behalf of all the faculty, staff and administration at Augustana College, I want to welcome you to our campus and to the Quad Cities community. We are excited that you have chosen to join us in our mission to educate and mentor the next generation of leaders and professionals who will serve in a global community. The Augustana community comprises dedicated and talented faculty and staff committed to our mission of providing a challenging education that develops qualities of mind, spirit and body necessary for a rewarding life of leadership and service in a diverse and changing world. The college honors its affiliation with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and its richly inclusive tradition. As an undergraduate liberal arts college, we want our students to be intellectually engaged and curious by disposition, well rounded in their experiences, and passionate lifelong learners who know how to work collaboratively. Confident yet self-­‐aware, our students learn to take initiative as socially responsible, independent thinkers engaged in a diverse and changing world. Augustana is committed to outstanding teaching and learning, diverse experiential learning opportunities, support for faculty development and scholarship, and genuine outreach and engagement in the world. We envision our faculty as architects of a vibrant and diverse intellectual community, and models of integrity and inquiry for our students; we expect our faculty to be passionate teachers and mentors who embrace reflective thinking, social awareness and engagement in the larger community. We are delighted you chose to continue your career with us here at Augustana College, to help us fulfill our mission. Welcome aboard! Yours, Pareena Lawrence Provost and Dean of the College Professor of Economics 2
Welcome to Augustana! As the Director of the Center for Faculty Enrichment, I want to thank you for joining our community of teacher/scholars and committed campus citizens. As you may have discovered during your first visits to Augie, the experience of teaching at a small, residential liberal arts college is a unique professional opportunity that may be unfamiliar to many of you. As well, you may find that even if you have taught in a liberal arts context before, Augustana will be unlike any place you have worked before. (And I mean that in a good way!) The Augustana culture is one devoted to active engagement. Students are engaged with their academic studies, their student life and residential experiences, and their faculty. Faculty are engaged with the intellectual, vocational and ethical development of students as teachers, advisors and mentors, with their diverse and productive approaches to scholarly inquiry, and with service to the campus. And Augustana students and faculty alike engage actively with the broader local and global communities beyond our campus borders. These commitments may seem daunting -­‐-­‐ and they occasionally can be. I think it's accurate to describe the experience of teaching and advising in the Augustana community as unlike anywhere else in academe. Fortunately, beyond the fact that Augustana faculty join our community with a love of teaching and liberal learning, we are a community of interdisciplinary conversation, mutual support, and continuing professional enrichment. We have a vibrant tradition of fostering development and innovation in teaching philosophy and pedagogy, as well as resources for maintaining an active scholarly agenda and growing in service and leadership skills. Augie faculty don't stand pat -­‐-­‐ we push ourselves as lifelong learners and share the fruits of our efforts with our students and our institution. The Center for Faculty Enrichment will be an important resource for you, as a source of ongoing professional development programming and resources, and as a conduit for a wide variety of development opportunities from across campus -­‐-­‐ everywhere from general education to major and career advising, from faculty research to community engagement. Everyone from senior tenured faculty to new adjunct and part-­‐time faculty not only has room for personal and professional growth, but also has gifts and talents that they can contribute to the growth of the community. I look forward to getting to know you in the weeks, months, and years to come. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with me if you have any questions or concerns as you make the transition to our community, or if you have any suggestions for how the CFE can best serve your professional enrichment needs. Yours, Steve Klien Director, Center for Faculty Enrichment Professor, Department of Communication Studies 3
We hope that this short guide provides you with the information you need to start your career here. For a broader range of information about the college and college policy, be sure to consult: • The Faculty Handbook: http://www.augustana.edu/documents/handbooks/Faculty_Handbook.pdf • The College Catalog: http://www.augustana.edu/academics/catalog • The Augustana Employee Handbook: http://www.augustana.edu/general-­‐
information/employee-­‐information-­‐and-­‐hr/employee-­‐handbook ABOUT AUGUSTANA COLLEGE Augustana College Mission Statement Augustana College, rooted in the liberal arts and sciences and a Lutheran expression of the Christian faith, is committed to offering a challenging education that develops qualities of mind, spirit and body necessary for a rewarding life of leadership and service in a diverse and changing world. Fast Facts and Student Profile Number of Students 2,524 Number of Full time Faculty 182 Number of Part time faculty 93 Student to Faculty ratio 12 to 1 Total cost (tuition, room & board, fees) 46,671 % of students who attend Augie full time Mean ACT score % of students graduating in the top 10% of high school class Student geographic profile Student gender profile st
1 year class racial and ethnic profile, 2012-­‐13 99 25.4 24 87% Illinois, 12% out of state 1% international 57% female, 43% male 75% Caucasian, 10% Hispanic, 6% African American, 2% Asian, 4% mixed race Largest majors Biology, Business, Psychology 4
Get to Know Augustana Want to connect to our community quickly and get to know other faculty on campus? Read the Faculty Newsletter, delivered to your email inbox from the Academic Affairs office weekly. The Newsletter features a front page message (usually about some event or issue on campus), a list of recent faculty accomplishments, timely announcements, and other great information. You can find recent issues of the Faculty Newsletter here: http://www.augustana.edu/x631.xml. Come to as many Friday Conversations as you can. All faculty are invited and welcome! Held every Friday afternoon from 3:45 – 5:00 in the Wilson Center. You can have a glass of wine, eat hors d’oevres, and talk with your colleagues about pedagogy, advising, scholarship, campus issues – there is a different topic every week. You can find the schedule here: http://www.augustana.edu/x10176.xml Attend a sporting event, a recital, and a theater production. Our students have rich co-­‐curricular lives at Augustana. We have eleven men’s and ten women’s Division III athletic teams, and we boast 141 Academic All Americans (we rank 6th in the nation!). Approximately ¼ of our students are involved in some sort of musical ensemble, and our Theatre department stages three productions per year. Faculty and staff can attend all athletic events at no charge. (Some athletic events, however, may require tickets in advance to reserve seating.) You can find music-­‐related events listed here: http://www.augustana.edu/x23833.xml and theater-­‐related events are listed here: http://www.augustana.edu/x2584.xml. Attend division meetings, Faculty Council meetings, and full faculty meetings. These meetings are where shared governance at the College happens. Important meetings are listed in the sidebar of the Faculty Newsletter, and reminders are usually sent by email. Become a First Year Advisor. Faculty members in tenure track positions are encouraged to become a First Year Advisor after their first year at the college. It’s an excellent way to meet incoming students, understand the college curriculum, and learn about disciplines outside your department. 5
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DIVISION A ND D EPARTMENT C HAIRS 2 014-­‐2015 Division/Department Chair Phone/Term Ends A. FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS John Pfautz 7344 (16-­‐17) 1. Art Rowen Schussheim-­‐Anderson 7490 Peter Xiao (acting ½ fall and spring) 7172 2. Art History Catherine Goebel 7489 Kathy Jakielski 7386 7224 7411 3. Communication Sciences and Disorders 4. Communication Studies Ellen Hay 5. Music Co-­‐chair Susan Stone Co-­‐chair Michael Zemek 7656 6. Theatre Arts Jeffrey Coussens 7320 B. LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE Joseph McDowell 7672 (15-­‐16) 7. Asian Languages Jen-­‐Mei Ma 7365 8. Classics Emil Kramer 7378 9. English Co-­‐chair Meg Gillette 7384 Co-­‐chair Jason Peters 7660 10. World Languages and Literature Taddy Kalas 7366 Gillian Lederman (program coordinator) 8011 C. NATURAL SCIENCE Kevin Geedey 3438 (15-­‐16) 14. Biology 3442 Jason Koontz 15. Chemistry Mary Ellen Biggin 3467 16. Geography Jennifer Burnham (off spring) 7845 Reuben Heine (Acting spring) 7325 Michael Wolf 7304 17. Geology 8
18. Mathematics & Computer Science Jon Clauss 7260 19. Physics & Astronomy Cecilia Vogel 3404 Lee Carkner (acting spring) 3405 D. HISTORY, PHILOSOPHY David Ellis AND RELIGION 20. History 7563 (14-­‐15) Jane Simonsen 8916 21. Philosophy Hedi Storl 7572 22. Religion Jason Mahn 7324 E. BUSINESS AND EDUCATION Deb Bracke 8107 23. Accounting John Delaney 7732 24. Business Administration Amanda Baugous 7334 25. Economics Joanna Short 7268 Chris Marmé (acting spring) 7514 26. Education Co-­‐chair Michael Schroeder 7283 Co-­‐chair Randall Hengst 7407 27. Physical Education Michael J. Zapolski 7223 F. SOCIAL SCIENCE Marsha Smith 7270 (14-­‐15) 28. Political Science Mariano Magalhães 7731 29. Psychology Mark Vincent 7224 7284 7362 30. Sociology, Anthropology and Social Welfare Adam Kaul Vicki Sommer (acting fall) 9
PROGRAM COORDINATORS Africana Studies Program Director Mariano Magalhães 7731 Asian Studies Cooordinator Lina Zhou 7267 Coordinator Peter Xiao 7172 Center for Faculty Enrichment Steve Klien 7562 Director of Field Stations Bohdan Dziadyk 3436 Environmental Studies Coordinator Bohdan Dziadyk 3436 Cooordinator Reuben Heine 7325 LSFY coordinator Rob Elfline 7523 Farah Marklevits (acting fall) 7216 Honors Eric Stewart 7286 Cyrus Zargar 7615 Reading/Writing Center Virginia Johnson 7372 Umme al-­‐Wazedi 8873 Women’s and Gender Studies OTHER IMPORTANT CONTACT INFORMATION Advising Information Benefits/HR Bookstore -­‐ Manager Campus Ministries Office Contracts Counseling Services -­‐ Director Course Evaluations (IDEA) Dean of Students Faculty ID’s and Keys Ned Laff (Director of Advising) Mary Windeknecht (First Year Advising) Laura Ford 8280 8290 7352 Will Bredfield 7541 Connie Huntley Michelle Heinrichs 7213 7311 Michael Tendall 7357 Mark Salisbury
7450 Evelyn Campbell 7533 Jack Dunkin 7707 10
Faculty Newsletter Grades Mary Koski 7328 Registrar Staff 7277 Wendy Hilton-­‐Morrow 7313 Sue VanWatermeulen 7293 Carla Tracy 7266 7351 Harassment Issues Information Technology – Help Desk
Library Information -­‐ Director Moving Expenses Reimbursement
Multicultural Services Payroll Parking Stickers PepsiCo Recreation Center Plagiarism/Cheating Issues Professional Meeting Allowance Scheduling of Campus Facilities Security – Chief Ticket/Event Office Business Office Patricia Santoyo-­‐Morin Kristin Douglas 8275 7455 7279 7705 3443 Lisa Sears 7351 Debra Brown 7322 7279 7236 Sheila Scott Security Don Umland Tom Phillis Rita Gustafson Academic Affairs Office Provost and Dean of the College Pareena Lawrence (7312) Assoc. Dean for Faculty Development Wendy Hilton-­‐Morrow (7313) Assoc. Dean for Student Success Kristin Douglas (3443) Assoc. Dean for Curriculum and Engagement Jeffrey Ratliff-­‐Crain (7331) Director, Institutional Research & Assessment Mark Salisbury (7450) Registrar Liesl Fowler (7277) Executive Assistant Michelle Heinrichs (7311) Executive Assistant Sherry Docherty (7312) Executive Assistant Mary Koski (7328) And when you don’t know whom to call: Wendy Hilton-­‐Morrow, Associate Dean (7313) Steve Klien, Director, Center for Faculty Enrichment (7562) 11
An Augustana Glossary To help with your Augustana-­‐to-­‐English translations… AGES: Augustana General Education Studies. Also known as the core curriculum or gen ed. APT: Adjunct and part time faculty. Arches: Formerly “Web Advisor.” Our web resource for student registration, faculty class lists, grade reporting, budget and department chair information. Found at webadvisor.augustana.edu; you can find a faculty guide for it here: http://webadvisor.augustana.edu/common/faculty_manual.pdf. Augie Choice: Each Augustana student can apply for up to $2,000 to help them pay for an experiential learning opportunity: mentored research, international travel, or an internship. To date, we’ve provided students with over $1,000,000 in Augie Choice funds. Brew: Or “The Brew.” Short for Brew by the Slough, the coffee shop on the 4th floor of the CSL. CORE: Careers, Opportunities, Research, and Exploration: Center in Olin which includes many services for students: Careers and Professional Development, Advising, International Programs, Internships, the Center for Vocational Reflection, and Service Learning. COSMO: Our campus phonebook, in both printed and electronic form (Desktop Cosmo). CSL: The Center for Student Life. The CSL includes the Thomas Tredway Library, various student affairs and student services offices, and dining services. EPC: Educational Policy Committee, or the curriculum committee. Faculty Council: Augustana faculty voted to move from a Faculty Senate model of governance to a Faculty Council model in 2013-­‐14. Faculty Welfare Committee: (FWC) The committee that oversees tenure and promotion decisions. The committee is comprised of 6 division chairs and the Dean (ex officio). FYA: First Year Advisor. HLC: Higher Learning Commission: our accrediting body. Our next accreditation visit is in 2015-­‐16. LCs: Learning Communities. Typically, two courses from different disciplines joined by a single theme and joint assignments. Our students are required to take one LC before they graduate. LPs: Learning Perspectives, a designation attached to courses that meet LP requirements. Students are required to take 9 LPs before they graduate. LSFY: Liberal Studies First Year classes. Most students enroll in 3 LSFY classes their first year: 101 12
(Fall), 102 (Winter), and 103 (Spring). Honors students enroll in a separate track of courses, either Foundations or Logos. Moodle: Muesday: SI: Our course management system, found at http://moodle.augustana.edu/ The Tuesday after Easter break that operates on a Monday schedule. Senior Inquiry. Research project undertaken by each Augustana student. Requirements vary by major. The Slough: The often pretty, sometimes murky, body of water next to the library/CSL. Symposium Day: One day per term devoted to learning outside the classroom. Each Symposium Day is organized around a broad theme and typically includes a featured speaker or speakers, concurrent panels, and a service learning opportunity. Many professors require attendance at various sessions and incorporate assignments about Symposium Days into their classes. Dates are listed in the academic calendar. Suffixes: Skill requirements for our AGES program, attached to courses that meet those criteria. Suffixes include: G (Global Diversity), D (US/Multicultural Diversity), and Q (Quantitative Reasoning). 13
GETTING STARTED New Faculty Checklist Over the next months, the Human Resources office, the Academic Affairs office, and your department will help make sure that you have everything you need to get started in your new position. The checklist below covers the things that should be taken care of before classes start. HUMAN RESOURCES Office Keys HR walks new hire to Access Control Office during benefits meeting. The benefits meeting can take place any time after the new faculty member has moved to town, and typically takes place a week or two before classes begin. Augustana ID HR walks new hire to Access Control Office during benefits meeting Parking Sticker HR walks new hire to Facilities Services Office during benefits meeting Benefits paperwork Signed during benefits meeting You can find additional HR/employee information here: https://www.augustana.edu/general-­‐
information/employee-­‐information-­‐and-­‐hr ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Office Assigned Office Computer Meetings Schedule Made by department chair or Mary Koski. HR communicates office assignment during benefits meeting. Department chair may communicate this information to new faculty member as well. Computer is set up in new faculty member’s office during summer months. Email set up during summer months. New faculty member receives email from Mary Koski once Augustana email has been set up. Important dates for division and full faculty meetings are emailed to faculty in August. There is a dedicated page in Faculty Newsletter for meetings as well. DEPARTMENT Mailbox Set Up Most departments have a mailbox slot near the department secretary identified by the new faculty member’s name. Otherwise, secretary will hand-­‐deliver mail to faculty member’s desk 14
Copier Code Each department secretary secures a copier code ID (if applicable; not all departments require copier codes) for new faculty and will communicate that copier code to them. Voicemail/phone instructions Instruction sheet is provided by the ITS Department with new phone in faculty member’s office. Each department secretary has a copy. New hard copy campus phone directories are distributed to each department in the fall. Bookstore orders Your department chair and/or department secretary will request your book order information over the summer. Business Cards Each department secretary orders new faculty member’s business cards upon request. 15
ACADEMIC CALENDAR 2014-­‐15 Fall Term 2014 New Faculty Orientation Aug. 13-­‐15 New Student Fall Connection Thursday-­‐Sunday, Aug. 21-­‐24 Classes begin 7:00 am Monday, Aug. 25 Labor Day Holiday -­‐ no classes Monday, Sept 1 Community Symposium Day (no regular classes) Wednesday, Sept. 24 Classes end 6:00 pm Friday, Oct. 31 Final Exams Monday-­‐Thursday, Nov. 3-­‐6 Final Grades Due 12:00 noon Monday, Nov. 10 Fall Break Nov. 7-­‐16 Winter 2014-­‐15 Classes begin 7:30 am Monday, Nov. 17 Thanksgiving break begins 6:00 pm Wednesday, Nov. 26 Thanksgiving break ends/classes resume 7:00 am Monday, Dec. 1 Christmas recess begins 6:00pm Friday, Dec. 19 Christmas recess ends/Classes resume 7:00 am Monday, Jan. 12 Community Symposium Day (no regular classes) Tuesday, January 20 Classes end 6:00 pm Friday, Feb 13 Final exams Monday-­‐Thursday, Feb 16-­‐19 Final grades due 12:00 noon, Monday, Feb 23 Spring break Feb 20 – March 8 Spring Term 2015 Classes begin 7:00 am Monday Mar. 9 Easter recess begins (offices closed Friday) 6:00 pm Thursday, Apr 2 16
Easter Recess ends/Classes resume 7:00 am Tuesday, Apr 7 ON MONDAY SCHEDULE Community Symposium Day (no regular classes) Wednesday, May 6 Classes end 6:00 pm Friday, May 15 Final exams Monday-­‐Thursday, May 18-­‐21 Baccalaureate service 10:00 am Sunday, May 24 153rd Annual Convocation Ceremony 3:00 pm Sunday, May 24 Final grades due noon Tuesday, May 26 17
2014-­‐15 FINAL EXAMINATION SCHEDULE AND POLICIES Fall Term 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday MWF 10:00 – 11:15 am Courses MWF 1:00-­‐2:15 pm Courses 1 Yr For. Lang. Evening/Multi-­‐Sec. Tuesday MWF 11:30 am – 12:45 p.m. Courses Calculus Courses MWF 2:30 – 3:45 p.m. Courses Evening/Multi-­‐Sec. Wednesday MWF 8:30 – 9:45 am Courses TTh 2:30 – 3:20 pm Courses Multi-­‐Section Multi-­‐Section Thursday TTh 8:30 – 10:20 Courses TTh 12:30 – 2:20 pm Courses Multi-­‐Section No Examinations st
6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Winter Term 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. Monday MWF 11:30 – 12:45 pm Courses Calculus Courses MWF 2:30-­‐3:45 pm Courses Evening/Multi-­‐
Sec. Tuesday MWF 8:30 – 9:45 am Courses TTh 2:30 – 4:20 Courses 1 Yr. For. Lang. Evening/Multi-­‐
Sec. Wednesday TTh 8:30 – 10:20 Courses TTh 12:30 – 2:20 Courses Multi-­‐Section Multi-­‐Section Thursday MWF 10:00 – 11:15 Courses MWF 1:00-­‐2:15 pm Courses Multi-­‐Section No Examinations 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. st
Spring Term 9:00 – 11:00 a.m. 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Monday MWF 8:30-­‐9:45 am Courses T/TH 2:30-­‐4:20 pm Courses 1 Yr. For. Lang. Evening/Multi-­‐
Sec. Tuesday TTh 8:30 – 10:20 Courses MWF 1:00-­‐2:15 pm Courses MWF 2:30-­‐3:45 pm Courses Evening/Multi-­‐
Sec. Multi-­‐Section Multi-­‐Section Multi-­‐Section No Examinations Wednesday Thursday MWF 10:00-­‐11:15 am Courses MWF 1:00-­‐2:15 pm Courses MWF 11:30 am-­‐12:45 pm Courses Calculus Courses st
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The following policy statements apply. 1. Final Exam Week: The eleventh week of each term is set aside for final examinations. The term “final examination” here means the last examination of the term, either comprehensive or unit examination. 2. Unit Exams: During the last week of classes no final examination may be given. A unit exam may be given only if it is in addition to the regularly scheduled final exam. The Dean of the College must approve exceptions. 3. Change of Exams: No final examination may be changed from its scheduled period except with the approval of the College Registrar. Travel arrangements, vacations, employment plans and convenience will not be viewed as sufficient reasons to change an examination. The deadline to submit a petition requesting to change a scheduled exam is the Monday of week 10 each term. Requests after this deadline will not be granted. 4. Take home examinations: Take home finals may be assigned with the final examination period as the due date. 5. Rescheduling Exams: A student may petition the instructor and the College Registrar to reschedule one of three examinations in one day. First-­‐Year Foreign Language, Calculus or evening course examinations may not be the one rescheduled. A student desiring to reschedule an examination for a reason other than as stated here in #5 may petition the Office of the Registrar. A decision will be made by the College Registrar in consultation with the faculty member. Students scheduled for three or more final examinations in one day because of a multiple section examination may petition the College Registrar to be released from that final. Such students must be given the option of a make-­‐up examination (or other suitable arrangement) by the instructor of the department giving the multiple section final examination (see multi section exams in #8 below). 6. Schedule Rotation: The final examination schedule will be rotated each term and each year. 7. First-­‐Year Foreign Language and Calculus: Rooms for these examinations will be available three weeks prior to the end of the term. 8. Multi Section Exams: The periods from 3:00-­‐5:00 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and 6:00-­‐8:00 p.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday are reserved for the scheduling of common final examinations for courses with multiple sections. Instructors or departments wishing to give such an examination must schedule it through the Office of the Registrar prior to the first day of class and it must be noted in the course syllabus. Students scheduled for three or more final examinations in one day because of a multiple section examination may petition the College Registrar to be released from that final. Such students must be given the option of a make-­‐up examination (or other suitable arrangement) by the instructor of the department giving the multiple section final examination. 9. Hourly Periods: Sections meeting during hourly periods, including labs, should consult their instructor regarding the time of their final exam. Some hourly period courses will have their final exam at the scheduled time of the closest corresponding period (i.e. a 8:30 a.m. hourly class meeting on Tuesdays corresponds with 8:30 class, both beginning at 8:30 a.m.) Instructors who violate these rules should be reported to the Academic Affairs Office. The Dean of the College shall confer with the instructor and take appropriate action. Make-­‐up Examinations -­‐ If a student is absent at the giving of an examination, permission to make it up is at the discretion of the instructor. Appeals may be made by following the normal procedures for appealing a grade. Policy Statements Senate Approved 2-­‐2-­‐1 19
Information from the Augustana College Office of the Registrar Quick Reference Guide to Academic Policies and Procedures Registration Students will meet with their advisors starting in week 5-­‐6 for planning for the next term. Students register on line through Web Advisor during week at assigned dates and times based on credits earned. Some courses require permission and are processed during the registration period. Restrictions Students may be restricted from registration due to outstanding obligations for billing, financial aid, behavior reasons or failing to see their advisor. All first year students will be restricted from registration until they see their advisor. Upperclassmen can be restricted as well, please contact the Office of the Registrar if you wish to restrict one of your major advisees. Changes to Schedule (Add/Drops) o Day 1 & Day 2 of the term: add and drop on-­‐line through Arches o Day 3 thru Day 6 students may no longer process enrollment changes on-­‐line. Paper petitions for dropping (purple) or adding (gold) a course are needed, and require the signature of the instructor and advisor. Students may add a course through the end of the sixth day of the term. Students may drop a course through week 5, during week 6 & 7 if a student drops a course a “W” will appear on the transcript and the student has paid for the course. o Enrollment limits are carefully established for each course with the department chair, the Registrar, and the Dean of the College, based on the need, the classroom size and best environment for the students. If you wish to add a student beyond the published course limit, please consult with the Registrar’s Office before signing the slip. o If you have a student attending your class who is not on the roster, and you wish to allow the student to add the course, please tell the student s/he needs to complete the appropriate add petition within the first six days of the term. You are not obligated to teach a student who does not appear on your roster within a day. o Please be aware that to remain eligible for full financial aid and varsity athletics students must be a full time students and carry a minimum of 8 credits. Attendance Tracking The college strongly encourages faculty to keep track of class attendance throughout the term for your own records. However, federal reporting guidelines for financial assistance require us to report on the attendance of all students during the first six days of the term. Faculty will report attendance by using Web Advisor and the Intermediate Grade Feature.” You will be prompted by e-­‐mail to log in to the system and report attendance on each student on your roster between day 6 and day 10 of each term. Grading (PUGs and Final) o PUGs -­‐ Grading is also processed on-­‐line. Augustana uses a Preliminary Unsatisfactory Grade (PUG) system to warn students about difficulties they are having in their coursework. These are not standard grades, but rather a system of codes that tell an advisor and student about any areas of concern. The following are eligible grades to enter for mid-­‐term/PUG grades. Mid-­‐
term/PUG grades are not required, but you may use more than one for each student if necessary. Please note that the intermediate grades may be viewed immediatley on Web Advisor by students and advisors. 20
D average to-­‐date Stopped attending Excessive absences F average to-­‐date Never attended class (a student who has not ever attended.) o
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Final Grades – Final grades will work much the same way. You will be prompted that the system is open for grade submission and you may enter the system and submit your grades. The following are eligible grades to enter for final grades: A+, A, A-­‐: excellent B+, B, B-­‐: good C+, C, C-­‐: fair D: poor F: failure I -­‐-­‐ incomplete (signed agreement required) IP -­‐-­‐ in-­‐progress (for pre-­‐approved courses only) P -­‐-­‐ pass (for non-­‐credit courses) NR -­‐-­‐ not recommended (for Education only) M—Missing grade assigned by Registrar when faculty do not assign a grade Accepting student work – College policy states that no work shall be accepted from a student for grading after the completion of the course. “Completion of the course” is the last day of finals unless the syllabus specifies a different date, which could be earlier or later than this date, but not later than the date and time that grades are due (for more information, see section on incompletes, below) Therefore, once a grade has been submitted and the course is over, instructors may not accept further work for evaluation toward the grade. Incomplete Grades Incomplete grades may be awarded to a student who has unique or unusual circumstances that have led them to be unable to complete the work for the course. Typically, these are serious illness or tragedy and you may want to consult the Dean of Students Office to verify these situations. Routine illness, failure to attend class or complete work as assigned are not considered reasons for assigning an incomplete. Incompletes are typically initiated by the student and the instructor must come to an agreement with the student as to when all work will be submitted for final grading. Incompletes must be finalized within 30 days of the completion of the course from the previous term. You may submit the “I” grade electronically through Web Advisor, but should follow-­‐up in the Office of the Registrar with the official paperwork to process the incomplete. Grade changes Grade changes for clerical errors may be made on-­‐line anytime during the time the system is open. Once grades have been verified and posted to the student record and faculty member may petition the Committee on Advanced Standing and Degrees (AS&D) to request a grade change. Grade changes are not typically approved for “reevaluation of work” or “work submitted after the completion of the course.” A form is available in the Office of the Registrar for grade change requests. 21
Office of the Registrar – located in Founders Hall Liesl Fowler, Registrar/Assistant Dean Susan Granet, Associate Registrar #7212 lieslfowler@augustana.edu susangranet@augustana.edu Policy oversight, curriculum, Datatel issues Section offerings, degree audit transcript evaluation, AP Laura Terronez, secretary #7277 Joanne Walker, secretary #7211 lauraterronez@augustana.edu joannewalker@augustana.edu General info, petitions, forms, enrollment verification, General info, major/minor changes, grade changes. transcripts. Please visit us in person or at our campus net website: http://campus.augustana.edu/offices/records/student.php A complete listing of policies, procedures and practices can be found in several campus resources: Augustana College Catalog (hard copy or web version available) Registration Guide (link available through Web Advisor) First Year Advising Handbook Faculty Handbook Inside Augustana Student Handbook
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Intrapersonal Conviction
Interpersonal Maturity
Intellectual Sophistication
STUDENT LEARNING OUTCOMES
Disciplinary
Knowledge
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative
Literacy
UNDERSTAND
Demonstrate an extended knowledge of at least one specific discipline and its interdisciplinary connections to the liberal
arts that is reflected in the ability to address issues or challenges, and contribute to the field.
ANALYZE
Critique and construct arguments. This requires the ability to raise vital questions, formulate well-defined problems,
recognize underlying assumptions, gather evidence in an efficient, ethical and legal manner, suspend judgment while
gathering evidence, evaluate the integrity and utility of potential evidence, critique and incorporate other plausible
perspectives, and determine a reasonable conclusion based upon the available evidence.
INTERPRET
Interpret, represent and summarize information in a variety of modes (symbolic, graphical, numerical and verbal)
presented in mathematical and statistical models, use mathematical and statistical methods to solve problems,
and recognize the limitations of these methods.
Collaborative
Leadership
LEAD
Collaborate and innovate, build and sustain productive relationships, exercise good judgment based on the information
at hand when making decisions, and act for the good of the community.
Intercultural
Competency
RELATE
Demonstrate an awareness of similarity and difference across cultural groups, exhibit sensitivity to the implications of
real and imaginary similarities and differences, employ diverse perspectives in understanding issues and interacting with
others, and appreciate diverse cultural values.
Communication
Competency
COMMUNICATE
Read and listen carefully, and express ideas through written or spoken means in a manner most appropriate and effective
to the audience and context.
Creative Thinking
CREATE
Synthesize existing ideas, images or expertise so they are expressed in original, imaginative ways in order to solve
problems and reconcile disparate ideas, and to challenge and extend current understanding.
Ethical Citizenship
RESPOND
Examine and embrace strengths, gifts, passions and values. Behave responsibly toward self, others and our world;
develop ethical convictions, and act upon them; show concern for issues that transcend one’s own interests, and
participate effectively in civic life.
Intellectual Curiosity
WONDER
Cultivate a lifelong engagement in intellectual growth, take responsibility for learning, and exhibit intellectual honesty.
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IDEA Center Student Evaluation forms All instructors should utilize the IDEA Center Course Feedback Process in each class section. Because
this process is designed to assess learning as well as provide feedback on teaching effectiveness, it
requires two forms.
1. The faculty form completed at the beginning of the course.
2. The students' form completed between the 8th and 10th week of classes.
The information obtained from this data is important for two reasons. First, improving one's teaching is a
continuous process in a perpetually shifting environment. The reports from your IDEA data supplemented by your own mid-term assessments and participation in teaching circles or other peer
coaching - will help you identify ways to improve your teaching and best meet your students’ learning
needs. Second, you will have to submit all of your IDEA Center information to the Faculty Welfare
Committee for each pre-tenure review as well as at the tenure hearing. These data may also be used by
your department chair in your annual review. Please consult with your department chair regarding
administration procedures for this evaluation.
For assistance in maximizing your IDEA course feedback process, choosing your course objectives,
and/or interpreting your IDEA results,contact Mark Salisbury in the Office of Institutional Research and
Assessment (x7504) or Steve Klien in the Center for Faculty Enrichment (x7562). You can find additional
information about utilizing IDEA in your class here: http://www.augustana.edu/generalinformation/institutional-research (scroll down).
The Honor Code In the 2005-­‐06 academic year, Augustana College students -­‐-­‐ "committed to the ideals of integrity, accountability, fairness and honesty" -­‐-­‐ researched and drafted an academic Honor Code for Augustana College. Approved by the student body and faculty in May of 2006, the Honor Code "sets the foundation and boundaries to ensure academic excellence and stability in an evolving and dynamic world." The code cites the need for honor and integrity in carrying out the college mission of "offering a challenging education that develops mind, spirit and body," concluding that "the Honor Code holds each individual accountable to the community of Augustana College." To view the Honor Code in its entirety, including definitions of and statements on infractions, the Honor Pledge and composition of the Honor Council, go here: http://www.augustana.edu/documents/academicaffairs/Honor-­‐Code-­‐Updated-­‐5-­‐3-­‐13.pdf If you believe that a student has violated the Honor Code in your class, your responsibility as a faculty member is the following: •
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Decide if the offense constitutes a minor or major offense. (“Minor” offenses are typically reserved for low-­‐level plagiarism that occurs during a student’s first year.) File the appropriate form documenting the minor or major offense (with evidence), forms can be found here: http://www.augustana.edu/academics/academic-­‐affairs/honor-­‐code Talk with an associate dean if you need guidance or help with the issue. Major offenses will be taken up and adjudicated by the Honor Council. Attendance Guidelines At Augustana, we assume that students learn best in an environment that educates the whole person. As a community, we expect our students to have varied interests, and we take pride not only in their academic successes, but also in their accomplishments as musicians, athletes, actors, and activists. Occasionally, however, our students have difficulty balancing their multiple interests or personal circumstances with their academic commitments. The following document intends to provide faculty with some guidance in crafting their attendance policies so as to clearly communicate our academic priorities while making reasonable accommodations for students in those situations when their interests collide, or their life circumstances make perfect attendance a challenge. Students are expected to: • attend classes regularly and participate fully in class activities. • familiarize themselves with the instructor’s attendance policy and abide by it. • if necessary, request an excused absence during the first week that course meets (or as soon as possible if the activity is rescheduled) in order to participate in a pre-­‐scheduled, college-­‐
sponsored activity. • recognize that there are courses that place significant weight on in-­‐class participation and in-­‐
class projects, for which missing class for any reason could have an impact on the grade. • in the case of illness or family emergency, notify instructors as soon as they are able about the length of time they will be absent from a course. • provide written verification to the instructor for extended or irregular absences (e.g., from the Coordinator of Medical Support, the Dean of Students office, etc.) • assume responsibility for work missed during absences. • understand that faculty members are not obligated to accept late assignments or to permit late examinations resulting from unexcused absences. • recognize that they must occasionally make choices between competing priorities, and take responsibility for those choices. Instructors are expected to: • establish and clearly communicate their attendance policies in course syllabi. • clearly communicate in the syllabus the importance of attendance and participation as they relate to success in the course. • recognize that there may be situations in which an absence should be considered “excused.” “Excused absences” are those classes that are missed for reasons that the professor or college deem to be appropriate and should, therefore, warrant special consideration unless the 25
accumulation of such absences compromises the student’s ability to remain engaged in the course. This last point is, perhaps, the heart of the matter. There are times when college-­‐sponsored activities are sufficiently important to require accommodation. While the most common of these might be athletic competitions, these also may include choir tours, band concerts, debate tournaments, and field trips sponsored by an academic department. In addition to these college-­‐sponsored activities, there may be other situations which also warrant consideration as excused absences, for example, a student being asked to deliver a keynote speech on Martin Luther King Day at the MLK Center during a class lecture period. In an effort to provide professors with guidance regarding excused absences, we offer the following additional guidelines. The final decision should be based on the overall content and structure of the course, the types of classes missed, whether accommodations are available, and similar considerations. •
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Non-­‐credit-­‐bearing laboratory sections: Most laboratory sections on campus are non-­‐credit bearing but impact the grade of the co-­‐requisite course. Student time spent in these laboratory sections will be factored into the out-­‐of-­‐class student work requirement of the co-­‐requisite lecture section. Credit-­‐bearing laboratory courses: One unit of credit will be awarded for credit-­‐bearing laboratory courses for at least two hours (100 minutes) of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-­‐of-­‐class student work each week for approximately 10 weeks. Independent Study: Independent Study is advanced critical study or research on a specific topic under the guidance of a faculty member in a department. Students may register for course 400 in the related academic department with the permission of the faculty member and the department chair. No more than 6 credits in independent and directed studies combined may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts degree. In one term, no more than 1 credit of independent study and 1 credit of directed study may be earned in a given department. One unit of credit will be awarded for 4-­‐4.5 hours of student work per week for approximately 10 weeks. Directed Study: Directed Study is study of a particular topic of interest under the direction of a faculty member. Students may register for courses 199, 299, 399 and 499 in departments that offer directed study. Permission is required from the department chair and the instructor. No more than 6 credits in independent and directed studies combined may be applied toward the Bachelor of Arts degree. In one term, no more than 1 credit of independent study and 1 credit of directed study may be earned in a given department. One unit of credit will be awarded for 4-­‐4.5 hours of student work per week for approximately 10 weeks. Private Study: In exceptional cases, a student who is a graduation candidate and who critically needs a course may take a desired course through private study with an instructor. The student must petition the Committee on Advanced Standing and Degrees for final approval. The student is responsible for all fees above and beyond regular tuition. For information, students should consult their advisor, a faculty member and the Dean of the College. One unit of credit will be awarded for 4-­‐4.5 hours of student work per week for approximately 10 weeks. Music Lessons: The music department offers lessons for college credit in all orchestral and band instruments, piano, harpsichord, organ, guitar, voice, drum set, world hand drumming, conducting, composing and improvisation. Lessons are scheduled individually with the instructor. One unit of credit is awarded for a 30 minute one–on-­‐ one 10 week lesson and 3-­‐6 hours of student work per week outside of class for approximately 10 weeks. Internships: A minimum of 40 on-­‐site hours are required for any internship. Internships range from 0-­‐9 credit and span varying time frames. While 40 on-­‐site hours are required for a 1 credit internship, additional credits require 37-­‐ 40 hours of student work for each unit of credit awarded. Community internship partners 27
must be approved by the Department Chair and/or Office of Internship Services, and on-­‐site supervisors must agree to place the student in a position that will benefit not only their organization, but will add to the student’s education in a meaningful manner. A reflective component is required for successful completion of any internship. Sample credit hour template: In accordance with federal policy, Augustana College defines a credit hour as the amount of work represented in the achievement of learning outcomes (verified by evidence of student achievement) that reasonably approximates one hour (50 minutes) of classroom or direct faculty instruction and a minimum of two hours of out-­‐of-­‐class student work. This is a 3 credit course that meets 3 times per week for 75 minutes. It is designed to have class time, learning opportunities and activities totaling approximately 130 hours over the 10 weeks of the course. This estimate is for the typical undergraduate student. Estimates of the time required to complete activities related to the course are: In class activities: (3 days x 75 minutes x 10 weeks) 37.5 hours Required Readings: (15 chapters readings x 3 hours each) 45 hours 20 Journal entries (20 x 1 hour each) 20 hours Group projects (2 x 4 hours each) 8 hours Preparation for final project and oral presentation 20 hours Total 130.5 hours Office hour expectations and class cancellations: Faculty are expected to hold regular office hours and be consistently available to meet with students. Please check with your department chair for departmental norms and expectations. If you need to miss a class because of another professional obligation (e.g., presenting a paper at a conference), be sure to build a day’s work of activity into that class period. Scheduling a library session, scheduling time for work on a group project, scheduling a session with one of our CORE offices, or having a colleague teach the class for you are ways you can cover the missed class time. If you need to cancel class because of illness, please contact your department’s administrative assistant as soon as possible so that he or she can leave a notice in your classroom and on your office door. If possible, email your class notifying them as well. Classes are rarely cancelled for inclement weather. If they are, this information will be available on Augustana’s home page. 28
Syllabus checklist _____ Course name, number, section number, term and year, course location _____ Course description _____ Faculty name and contact information, office hours, office location, and other communications policy _____ Learning objectives for the course, and how these relate to college-­‐wide learning outcomes (examples below) _____ List of all required texts and materials _____ Grading policy _____ Attendance policy _____ Credit hour policy _____ Information about Honor Code and academic integrity policy _____ Due dates for all assignments, including reading assignments and projects _____ Symposium day included in schedule: Wednesday, September 24 (Fall), Tuesday, January 20 (Winter), and Wednesday, May 6 (Spring). Examples of course outcomes linked to college student learning outcomes: Select those objectives that relate directly to your course. You are not expected to address all nine outcomes. In a brief three to four sentence paragraph, explain how your course relates to the objectives you have chosen. Some examples: BIOL 370 Genetics Relation to College Outcomes The following college wide outcomes are central to the course goals in Genetics (BIOL370) and will be emphasized strongly: Information Literacy and Quantitative Literacy. You will demonstrate information literacy by determining the extent of information needed, accessing, evaluating, and using the information ethically and legally. In addition you will improve upon your skills solving problems by using mathematical and statistical methods. LSFY 101 Relation to College Outcomes Augustana has nine college-­‐wide learning outcomes that students develop throughout their four years on campus. LSFY101 introduces you to three of them: Wonder, Analyze, and Communicate. In this class, you will consider what it means to be a liberally educated individual, and how the liberal arts contribute to life-­‐long engagement or wonder. You will practice analyzing readings in order to raise vital questions. And you will practice communicating your ideas through written means and thoughtful classroom discussion. 29
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• Communication – read and listen carefully, express your ideas through written or spoken means in a manner most appropriate and effective to the audience and context • Intellectual Curiosity – cultivate a life-­‐long engagement in your intellectual growth, take responsibility for your learning and exhibit intellectual honesty. Helpful Resources Campus Security: Augustana Security staff are on duty 24 hours a day. They are employees of the College who report violations of the Code of Social Conduct directly to the Dean of Students. Although Security staff will handle minor disturbances or disputes between students, they will contact the Rock Island Police Department when circumstances indicate that physical contact might be necessary to control a given situation. Mr. Tom Phillis, Chief of Public Safety – email tomphillis@augustana.edu -­‐ Phone x7279. Course Management System: Augustana uses Moodle 2.5 as our course management system (CMS): http://moodle.augustana.edu/ Details on logging in and setting up courses will be provided during new faculty orientation. For information about Moodle, contact Shawn Beattie in ITS, x 7647. Dean of Students Office -­‐ Dr. Evelyn Campbell: The Dean of Students Office handles any questions or concerns and emergencies not normally handled by another office. Please contact the Dean of Students with any questions or if there is any emergency, and staff will respond or refer you to the appropriate office. Common issues the Dean of Students helps with are: medical concerns, family emergencies, poor performance in class, unusual or special needs, and accommodations for disabilities. You may email Dr. Campbell at evelyncampbell@augustana.edu or call x7533. Emergency Procedures: To receive alerts regarding any campus emergency, sign up for e2campus, a service that will send alerts directly to your cell phone. You can sign up here: http://www.augustana.edu/student-­‐life/emergency-­‐notification Grant funds: Information about funds available for faculty for teaching and scholarship projects can be found here: http://www.augustana.edu/academics/academic-­‐affairs/faculty-­‐grants Grade Appeals: Students may appeal course grades. The college procedure for any grade appeal is as follows: •
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Mentoring Circles : Mentoring Circles meet once or twice per month to discuss issues related to teaching, learning, and professional life at Augustana. It is expected that all first-­‐year, full-­‐time faculty attend these sessions during their first year. The circle is designed to provide support for new instructors, to acculturate you to Augustana and, especially, to be a “judgment-­‐free” environment where individuals can exchange ideas, share information, and explore problems. Other faculty and administrators are often invited to these meetings to provide information and background on relevant issues. Past topics have included: Student Services, Evaluation and Tenure, Incorporating Writing Into the Classroom, the Augustana Student, Balancing Teaching, Research, and Service, and Engaging our Students in the Classroom. During 2014-­‐15, Mentoring Circles will be facilitated by Steve Klien, Director of the Center for Faculty Enrichment. PepsiCo Recreation Center -­‐ The PepsiCo Recreation Center was opened during the fall of 1995; Augustana ID required for entry. You can find information about the center here: http://www.augustana.edu/athletics/facilities/pepsico-­‐recreation-­‐center Facilities include: • 6 lane, 200-­‐meter track; 3 regulation basketball courts (one of which also accommodates tennis), 2 racquetball courts, 4 volleyball courts, and 9 televisions. • Cardiovascular Equipment -­‐ 6 elliptical machines, 6 treadmills, 4 stair-­‐steppers, 4 rowing machines, 2 Nordic machines, and an assortment of stationary bicycles. • Racquetball Courts & Tennis Usage -­‐ One-­‐hour reservations for racquetball courts may be made one day ahead. Please call the Recreation Center front desk at 7705 for reservations. Racquetball racquets may be rented for a fee of 50 cents per racquet. Tennis racquets may be rented for a fee of $1.00 per racquet. Balls are free. Safety equipment must be worn and may be checked out at the front desk for free. • Weight Rooms -­‐ The weight room includes a combination of both free and selectorized weight equipment. Free weights cannot be used without supervision. Rules and regulations pertaining to the weight room are posted and must be observed. Individuals will be asked to leave if rules are not followed Professional Meeting Allowance/Supplemental Meeting Allowance: The College allows $1000 per year to each full-­‐time member of the teaching faculty, and to each joint appointment member, toward expenses incurred in attending meetings of professional associations. This allowance may be accumulated for up to two years, for a total of no more than $2000. Tenure track faculty who have additional expenses and are presenting at the conference may apply for a supplemental PMA award of up to $750. Requests for supplemental funds should be made using the form available on the faculty grants web page. Adjunct and part time faculty have access to a limited amount of PMA funds that are allocated on a first come, first served basis. APT faculty are not eligible for Supplemental PMA. Contact Associate Dean Wendy Hilton-­‐Morrow with questions. 32
Reading/Writing Center The R/W Center, located on the fourth floor of the Tredway Library, offers assistance with writing, reading and studying. Students working on papers or reports can consult Reading/Writing Center staff on all stages of the writing process -­‐ from brainstorming to editing. Staff can recommend reading strategies to increase comprehension, speed and vocabulary. Special assistance is offered to nontraditional students, as well as those for whom English is not the native language. For more information please contact Virginia Johnson -­‐ virginiajohnson@augustana.edu Student Advising: New faculty are not expected to serve as first-­‐year advisors or department advisors in their first year. Starting in the second year, faculty are expected to assist with departmental advising for majors and minors as assigned by the department chair. Faculty can also choose to become a first-­‐year advisor for new students. First Year Advisors go through the orientation and advising process for the entire year with a group of approximately 10-­‐15 students. Typically, students declare majors at the end of their first year and are then assigned to departmental advisors. Student Disabilities: Cases where students have disabilities that warrant either physical modifications, curricular modifications, or learning services, should be referred to Evelyn Campbell, Dean of Students. The case will be considered by the Committee for Accommodations for Students with Special Needs. Accommodations should not be made without contacting the Dean of Students. Student Issues: Faculty can report any academic, health, or personal concerns they have about students via a CARE report. Detailed instructions about filing a CARE report will be forthcoming from the advising office. Immediate questions or problems concerning excessive student absences, student behavior, or student illnesses should be directed to the Dean of Students Office, Founders 104, ext. 7533. Counselors are available to all Augustana students who may desire or need help in understanding personal, vocational or specific educational problems and their solutions. Counseling Office – Founders 211, ext. 7357. Student Research: The college offers several different funding opportunities for students engaged in research with faculty mentors. Information about student research opportunities can be found here: http://www.augustana.edu/academics/student-­‐research Thomas Tredway Library The Library is a center for teaching and research on campus. Special features of the Library include group study rooms, a current periodicals reading area, seminar rooms, music/study room, and map room. Special Collections, including the College Archives, are located on the first floor in a specially climate-­‐controlled suite design for rare book preservation. A coffee shop/lounge (Brew by the Slough) area is located on the fourth floor. In 2012-­‐13, the library underwent significant renovation to include the Center for Student Life, which incorporates student activities and dining services. A computer catalog provides access to the Augustana collections. With your Augustana ID you may check out material from local libraries or request inter-­‐library loans from local, regional, or national suppliers. Please talk to one of the reference librarians on the 2nd floor for assistance. For more information please contact Carla Tracy, Director -­‐ carlatracy@augustana.edu 33
About the Quad Cities For good information about our community, go to http://www.visitquadcities.com/. For a great list of FREE family fun activities go here: http://www.quadcitymomsblog.com/2014/03/14/free-­‐family-­‐fun-­‐in-­‐
the-­‐quad-­‐cities/. The Quad Cities is comprised of four main cities: Davenport and Bettendorf, Iowa (the state on the left) and Rock Island and Moline, Illinois (the state on the right). Each of these cities also has its own website. If you count all of the small towns in this area, there are 15 municipalities that consider the Quad Cities their home. Entertainment/Recreation • Ballet Quad Cities – 5 performances annually • Bike Trails – Rock Island up to Savannah, Illinois along the Mississippi and Duck Creek Bike Trail, Davenport to Bettendorf • Blackhawk State Park – Rock Island • iWireless of the Quad Cities (formerly, The Mark) – 12,000 seat arena, international performers • Museums: Bettendorf Family Museum, Putnam Museum of History and Natural Sciences, Figge Art Museum • Thirteen public and private golf courses, annual PGA tournament • Niabi Zoo – Coal Valley, Illinois • Quad Cities Botanical Center (Rock Island) • Quad City Symphony Orchestra – 6 series concerts and two pops concerts • Movie Theaters: including a giant screen theater at the Putnam Museum, Rave Cinemas (53rd Street in Davenport), and Moline Great Escape 14. • Theatre: Circa ’21, Comedy Sportz, Playcrafters Barn Theatre, Genesius Guild, Quad City Music Guild, District Theater, The Establishment Theater, New Ground Theater • Whitewater Junction: Longview Park – Rock Island Festivals and Events • Bald Eagle Days: Wildlife Art How and Environmental Fair – January (QCCA Expo Center) • Beaux Arts Fair – early September, downtown Davenport • Bix Biederbeck Jazz Festival – Davenport street festival, jazz in LeClaire Park • Bix 7-­‐kilometer Run (approximately 20,000 runners) – end of July, Davenport • Celtic Highland Games – mid-­‐August, fairgrounds, Davenport • Great Mississippi Valley Fair – Davenport -­‐ August • Greek Cultural Festival – early June, John Deere Commons, Moline • Gumbo Ya-­‐Ya – early June, downtown Rock Island • Mississippi Valley Blues Festival – early July, LeClaire Park, Davenport • Mississippi Valley Fair – early August, Davenport • QCCA Lawn, Garden and Flower Show -­‐ March 34
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Quad Cities Criterium Bike Race – late May, Rock Island Quad City Air Show – June, Eldridge, IA Quad Cities Home Builders Show – February (QCCA Expo Center) Quad Cities Outdoor Show – February (QCCA Expo Center) Quad City Marathon – late September Quad City Golf Classic – mid-­‐July, John Deere Golf Course Riverssance Festival of Fine Arts – mid-­‐September, Lindsay Park, Village of East Davenport Rock Island Grand Prix – Labor Day Weekend, Rock Island Taste of the Quad Cities – John Deere Commons, Moline – June Ya Maka My Weekend – early August, Rock Island A Sample of Quad City Restaurants (Bold = walking distance to campus) • American: Gendler’s Black Ram (1407 30th St Rock Island), Ganson’s Café (3055 38th Street,
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Rock Island), Machine Shed, (7250 Northwest Blvd, Davenport), Mulkey’s (3800 14 Ave Rock Island) • Brew Pubs: Bent River Tasting Room (512 24th Street Rock Island), Front Street (208 E. River, Davenport), Governor’s (2180 53rd St., Moline and 3470 Middle Rd., Bettendorf), The Blue Cat (113 18th St., Rock Island), The Bier Stube (2228 E. 11th St., East Davenport and 417 15th St., Moline), Bent River Brewing Co. (1413 5th Ave, Moline), Great River Brewery (332 East 2nd Street Davenport). Great beer selection but not brewing yet: Against the Grain (1340 31st St
Rock Island) • Coffee Houses: Cool Beanz (1325 30th St Rock Island), Theo’s Java Club (213 17th St Rock Island), Rozz-­‐Toxx (2108 3rd Ave, Rock Island), Dead Poet’s Espresso (1525 3rd Ave A Moline), Café d’Marie (614 W 5th St Davenport), Downtown Central Perk (226 W 3rd St Davenport) • Fine Dining: Bass Street Chop House (1601 River Drive, Moline) Woodfire Grill (131 W. 2nd Ave, Davenport), Faithful Pilot (117 N. Cody Rd., LeClaire, IA), Le Figaro (1708 2nd Ave., Rock Island), The Red Crow (2504 53rd Ave., Bettendorf), Steventon’s (Eagle Ridge, LeClaire, IA) • Indian: Mantra (220 North Harrison Street, Davenport); Great Indian Restaurant (Moline) ( • Italian: Atlante Trattoria (140 18th Street, Rock Island), Biaggi’s (5195 Utica Ridge Rd., Davenport), Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse (John Deere Commons, Moline), Trattoria Tiramisu (1804 State St., Bettendorf) • Japanese: Red Ginger (793 Middle Road Bettendorf), Osaka (Moline), Ichiban (3839 Brady Street, Davenport) • Mediterranean: Dr. Gyro’s (2519 18th Avenue, Rock Island), Sultana (3850 Blackhawk Road, Rock Island) • Mexican: La Flama (1624 5th Avenue, Moline), Chino’s (601 15th Ave., Moline), Habaneros (4601 4th Ave., Moline), La Rancherita (4118 14th Ave., Rock Island) • Ribs: Famous Dave’s (1110 E. Kimberly, Davenport), Jim’s Rib Haven (531 24th St., Rock Island) • Pizza, Chicago-­‐Style: Harris Pizza (Rock Island and Davenport locations), Huckleberry’s (223 18th Ave, Rock Island), Nancy’s Pizza (53rd and Jersey Ridge, Davenport), Wise Guy’s Pizza (2408 E. 53rd, Davenport) • Soul Food: Aunt Bea’s (2429 9th Street, Rock Island) • Thai: Erawan (1700 3rd Ave., Rock Island), Exotic Thai (2303 53rd Ave., Davenport and John Deere Road in Moline), Kong’s Thai Bistro (512 N Brady St Davenport) • Vietnamese: Le Mekong (1606 5th Ave., Moline), Pasteur (2037 16th St., Moline) 35
Ice Cream • Cold Stone – Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA • Lagomarcino’s – established in the early 1900’s, East Davenport and Moline • Maggie Moo’s – Utica Ridge Road, Davenport, IA • Whitey’s – Quad Cities homemade ice cream (many, many locations) Summer Farmer’s Markets. See http://radishmagazine.com/markets for complete listing. • The Davenport Farmers Market, with vendors from the Mississippi Valley Growers Association, operates at NorthPark Mall, 320 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, in an area between the J.C. Penney and Sears stores. • The Davenport Freight House Farmers Market is open year-­‐round at 421 W. River Drive, Davenport. Hours are 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturdays and 3-­‐6 p.m. Tuesdays. The outdoor market will open May 1, and run through October. • The Bettendorf Farmers Market, operated by the Mississippi Valley Growers Association, is open 2-­‐6 p.m. Thursdays from May through October at 2117 State St., between the Alter Building and the power station. Top Employers in the Area Deere & Company 6,741 Kraft Foods 1,650 Rock Island Arsenal 6,400 Isle of Capri Casino 1,450 Genesis Health System 5,000 City of Davenport 1,199 Trinity Regional Health System 2,899 Mid-­‐American Energy 1,079 Davenport Comm School District 2,304 Scott Comm College 860 Tyson Fred Meats 2,300 ALCOA 2,300 36