Staff Handbook

1. Staff Handbook Updated: April 2013

2. Welcome • 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources Quick links Previous Slide Next Slide

3. Table of Contents • 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

4. Introduction • Mission Statement • Organizational Chart • Where the College Came From • Where the College is Now • College Council • Newsletters - George Brown College News Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

5. Mission Statement • 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/ Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

6. George Brown College – Organizational Chart Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources • The College structure is available at: https://org.georgebrown.ca/OPEPROD/SignIn.aspx?ReturnUrl=/OPEPROD/default.aspx

7. Where the College Came From • 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. • 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/ Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

8. Where the College is Now • 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 • George Brown College students and staff are one of the most diverse groups in age, ethnicity, nationality, and language of any college in Canada. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

9. College Council MANDATE:Advising the President • 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

10. Newsletters – George Brown News • 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: Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

11. Employment Information • Employment Packages • Pay Information • Pay Deductions • Benefits & Compensation • Employee Assistance Program • College Policies12 • Mandatory Training • Internal Job Postings • Faculty and Support Unions • Diversity, Equity and Human Rights Services • Freedom of Information Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

12. Employment Packages • 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. • Conditions of Employment • Conditions of employment are determined by your contract, or collective agreement (if full-time Faculty or Support), or by a memo (if part-time). • Employment Equity Survey • 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. • Faculty Collective Agreement:http://www.thecouncil.on.ca/articles/184 • Support Staff Collective Agreement:http://www.thecouncil.on.ca/articles/155 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

13. Pay Information • 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-expense-statement.xls Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

14. Pay Deductions • There are 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. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

15. Benefits, Pension & Compensation • 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.on.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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

16. Need Some Help? – Employee Assistance Program • 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 work-related problems, pressures and stress before they lead to more serious difficulties. • For first time appointments andcounselling call:1-800-387-4765 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/ Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

17. College Policies • 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

18. 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/ • 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/ 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_Sept2005.pdf Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

19. 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: • 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. 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. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

20. Job Opportunities • 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/ Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

21. Faculty and Support Unions – OPSEU • The union offices are located at 500 MacPherson 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 McCarthy at ext 2200 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

22. Diversity, Equity, and Human Rights Services • 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/ Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

23. Freedom of Information • 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/page7.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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

24. College Dates • Academic Calendar • When the College is Closed • Statutory Holidays Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

25. Important College Dates – Academic Calendar • To view the Academic Calendar go to: http://www.georgebrown.ca/Admin/Registr/PSCal.aspx Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

26. When is the College Closed? • 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 1-800-265-2002. Most Toronto radio stations will also carry this information. You can also check our website: http://www.georgebrown.ca/News/weather.aspx Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

27. Statutory Holidays 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) Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

28. Health & Safety • WHMIS Training • Ergonomics • Emergency and First Aid • Fire Alarm • Student/ Staff Illness Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

29. WHMIS Training • 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: http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/ewh-semt/occup-travail/whmis-simdut/index_e.html/ Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

30. Ergonomics • 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 and 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. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

31. Emergency and First Aid • First aid offices are located at St. James and Casa Loma campuses, and are staffed by First Aid officers • St. James Campus 200 King Street East, Room 116A, Building “A” Tel: (416) 415-5000 ext. 2203 • Casa Loma Campus 160 Kendal Avenue, Room C227, Building “C” Tel: (416) 415-5000 ext. 4588 • Waterfront Campus 51 Dockside Drive, Room 118, Main Lobby Tel: (416) 415-5000 ext. 5519 • Security: • 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

32. Fire Alarm – Code Red • 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

33. Student/Staff Illness • 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. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

34. College Green Plan Supporting the College Green Plan Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources • Recycle • Reduce and Reuse • Green Your Office Practices • Reduce Your Travel Carbon Footprint • Learn About The College’s Green Plan • Green Your Curriculum • Green Suggestion Box

35. Supporting the College Green Plan Supporting the College Green Plan 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

36. Supporting the College Green Plan Supporting the College Green Plan 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

37. Supporting the College Green Plan Supporting the College Green Plan GREEN YOUR OFFICE PRACTICES • Order office products on-line from Staples Advantage (E-Way) • 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

38. Supporting the College Green Plan Supporting the College Green Plan REDUCE YOUR TRAVEL CARBON FOOTPRINT • Join a carpool using the College’s Smart Commute network • Activate your commute by bicycling or walking to work • Take advantage of discounted TTC passes Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

39. Supporting the College Green Plan Supporting the College Green Plan Learn about the College’s Green Plan: • http://www.georgebrown.ca/about/sustainability Green Your Curriculum: • Contact a curriculum specialist to find out how to integrate sustainability into your teaching and learning. Visit the resources web-site: • http://www.georgebrown.ca/globalnav/about/sustainability-resources.aspx Use the on-line Green Suggestion Box at: • http://insite.georgebrown.ca/News/EnvironmentalSustainability/default.asp Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

40. Supporting the College Green Plan Supporting the College Green Plan For more information contact: • Stephanie.Foster@georgebrown.ca Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

41. Getting Started • 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 Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

42. Booking Rooms, Equipment, Supplies and Materials • 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 C234-ITAC) • St. James Campus (RM 375C) • Center for Financial Services Education (RM 130) • Waterfront Campus (Room 330) http://www.georgebrown.ca/itac/ Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

43. How Do I Book a Classroom? • Call the Registrar’s Office at: • For Casa Loma classrooms call ext. 4257 • For St. James classrooms call ext. 4997 • To book an adhoc classroom, please email: ARoomRequests@georgebrown.ca Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

44. “Smart” Classrooms • 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 and Waterfront 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. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

45. Booking Meeting Rooms • 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. • Check with campus manager’s office for other rooms Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

46. Textbooks • 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. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

47. Photocopying and Printing • 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. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

48. Grenville on Campus • 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 high-demand times, such as the few weeks before classes start, printing turnaround time may be significantly delayed. • For more information please contact Cordi Villa at 416-415-5000 ext 2007 or by email at c.villa@grenville.com Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

49. Submitting Marks • 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. In some cases, marks are to be submitted via your Department office. Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources

50. Telecommunications • E-mail and phones • Help Desk • MS Exchange Table of Contents Introduction Employment Info College Dates Health and Safety College Green Plan Getting Started Telecommunications Areas of Interest Staff Development Facilities Management Resources