Education is a continuous process which enables learners to experience ideas and to express themselves freely, creatively, responsibly in a healthy and caring environment that offers a variety of options and opportunities for active learning.
To this end, the CF teaching faculty demonstrates respect for students and acceptance of their uniqueness, responsiveness to student needs, the empowering of individual with responsibility for lifelong self-direction, and the establishment of high standards for the demonstration of learning in pursuit of goals.
Responsibility Definitions
- Teaching - Responsibility for teaching shall include planning and preparing of course content and curriculum, effective methodologies of instruction and assessment for the enhancement of learning.
- Professional Development - Responsibilities for professional development shall include maintaining expertise in field of study and teaching pedagogy, involvement in college governance, and active participation in professional organizations.
- College Service - Responsibility for college service shall include participation in enrollment management activities and sharing of professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom.
- Service to Students - Responsibility for service to students shall include course and career guidance, supporting of student activities, and mentoring, while fostering a love of learning.
- Public Service - Responsibility for public service shall include providing exchange of professional ideas and expertise to community and private agencies without gratuity.
Policy Manual, Rule 4.04
Faculty Records
Maintenance of accurate class records, including attendance and grades, is the responsibility of the instructor. Grades and absences must be recorded. Such records are subject to review by the state auditors.
Attendance
Attendance Policy
Regular, punctual class attendance is the responsibility of every student who enrolls at the College of Central Florida; therefore, the institution is committed to enforcing the attendance policy in an effort to assist students in achieving their educational objectives. The documentation of student absences will begin the first day of class, regardless of when the student registers. When a student has a legitimate reason for being absent, the instructor has the option of permitting the student to make up work missed and may require an explanation for the absence. The college reserves the right to evaluate individual cases of nonattendance.
In general, students are graded on the basis of intellectual effort and performance. Class participation is a significant measure of performance, therefore nonattendance can adversely affect a student’s grade.
Participation in college-sponsored, off-campus student activities (such as student organization meetings or athletic events) is permitted to count toward class attendance or approved absence on the instructor’s class records. Students must give advance notice of the intended absence, within guidelines set by the individual instructor, in order to have the opportunity to prepare assignments and make up or avoid missing tests. Faculty members are expected to establish nonpunitive grading practices toward attendance at these college-sponsored, off-campus student activities such as student organization meetings or athletic events.
If conflicts exist between a student’s regularly scheduled class(es) and another activity (including the requirements of other classes), the student’s regularly scheduled class should receive priority. If adequate notification is given to the instructor, the student will not be penalized for nonattendance.
A withdrawal may not be processed if the request is for the student’s third attempt at a course; the removal of a sole preparatory course if the student has earned 12 college credits; or if the student is a high school dual enrollment student and the permission of the high school counselor, home school parent and CF dual enrollment coordinator has not been granted. Withdrawal(s) may be reversed and a grade issued for a course as a disciplinary action resulting from breaching the college’s Academic Integrity and Honor Code.
Students enrolled in occupational certificate programs have required participation for skill development, therefore they are permitted limited unexcused absences (check with instructor). Students who exceed the number of unexcused absences may be placed on probation and, if additional unexcused absences occur, dropped from the program. The instructor determines whether or not an absence is excused, considering such factors as sickness, accidents and other circumstances beyond the student’s control.
Students enrolling in certain limited-access programs are expected to meet specific guidelines presented in program handbooks. Check the website at CF.edu/limitedaccess for more information regarding limited-access programs.
Class Rolls
Records of student class attendance are mandatory. All attendance records must be available for audit and should be left readily accessible in a secure place for academic administrators/staff assistants. Faculty are required to record the last day of attendance for each student when reporting an F, N, FF or I grade.
Attendance Verification
Attendance for each class must be verified at the beginning of each semester, according to the schedule provided from Student Affairs (i.e., Financial Aid guidelines). Attendance must be submitted on the Faculty tab of the MyCF portal.
If a student comes to class for the first time AFTER the attendance roster has been submitted, make the appropriate change on the online Attendance Verification and resubmit. Do not change the status of any student previously submitted as “has attended.”
Please keep in mind that a student whose attendance is not verified will not receive Title IV Financial Aid. The college cannot disburse Title IV aid to any student until all of that student’s instructors have verified attendance. If a student is dropped for nonpayment from a class and later re-enters, the instructor must resubmit attendance verification for this student. Please call Financial Aid at 352-854-2322, ext. 1476, with any questions about this process. If there are any problems accessing the attendance verification link for online attendance rosters, please contact the Information Technology Help Desk (IT Help Desk) at 352-854-2322, ext. 1378.
To view an instructional video on attendance verification click to the following link: mms://videosrv.cf.edu/attendance verification 2. (Please note that this link only works if you are on campus or logged in to VMWare.)
Instructions for Submitting Attendance
- At https://inside.cf.edu click on myCF.
- Login using CF ID number and password.
- Click on the Faculty tab.
- See the Attendance, Class Lists and Authorization heading.
- Click on Faculty Schedule & Attendance Verification.
- You will now see all the classes assigned to you. Look to the far right of each class to see a button labeled Attend. Click on it.
- A list of your students in that particular class will appear with a drop down box next to each stating Has Attended. If you have a student who has not attended, click the down arrow next to Has Attended and click on Not Attended. NOTE: You only change the students who have not attended.
- Once done, scroll down to the bottom of the screen and click on Submit Absent Info. Please note the comment to the left of the button will change from Attendance has not been submitted to Attendance has been submitted.
- You also can go back at a later date and update by following the same steps.
NOTE:
- Once a student has attended your class at least one time, and you have reported this student as attending, please DO NOT change your report for that student, even if the student never attends class again.
- However, if a student begins attending the class after you have submitted the verification, please access the system and change the student’s status to “attending.” Do not send an email to the Office of Financial Aid.
- Student financial aid is not disbursed until Attendance Verification is submitted! Please submit verification promptly by the due date.
For an instructional video for attendance reporting, see mms://videosrv.cf.edu/attendance verification 2 (Please note that this link only works if you are on campus or logged in to VMWare.)
Federal Definition of Attendance
The Federal Student Aid definition of academic engagement as active participation by a student in an instructional activity related to the student’s course of study that-
1. Is defined by the institution in accordance with any applicable requirements of its State or accrediting agency;
2. Includes, but is not limited to-
- Attending a synchronous class, lecture, recitation, or field or laboratory activity, physically or online, where there is an opportunity for interaction between the instructor and students;
- Submitting an academic assignment;
- Taking an assessment or an exam;
- Participating in an interactive tutorial, webinar, or other interactive computer-assisted instruction;
- Participating in a study group, group project, or an online discussion that is assigned by the institution; or
- Interacting with an instructor about academic matters; and
3. Does not include, for example-
- Living in institutional housing;
- Participating in the institution’s meal plan;
- Logging into an online class or tutorial without any further participation; or
- Participating in academic counseling or advisement.
Withdrawal
- The student may withdraw without academic penalty from any course by the midpoint in the semester. [F.A.C. 6A-14.0301 1(a).] Check the college calendar for withdrawal deadlines.
- The student will be permitted a maximum of two withdrawals per course. Upon the third attempt, the student will not be permitted to withdraw and will receive a grade for that course. [F.S. 1009.28 and F.A.C. 6A-14.0301 1(b).]
- Preparatory students who have completed 12 hours of college credit coursework before completing all college preparatory courses must maintain continuous enrollment in college preparatory coursework each semester and may not withdraw from their sole preparatory course while remaining in other college credit coursework. [F.S. 1008.30 4(a) and F.A.C. 6A-10.0315(20).]
- Audit students can withdraw at any time.
- A student (credit, college credit certificate or audit) who withdraws from all classes must begin official withdrawal procedures by seeing an advisor, department chair or program manager. The college calendar gives specific deadlines for withdrawing from the course.
- It is the student’s responsibility to withdraw from a course by the withdrawal deadline date for the current semester if they can no longer continue to attend class and/or feels they cannot pass the course. Instructors may not initiate a withdrawal on the behalf of the student. If the student stops attending a class and does not withdraw properly, the student will earn an F grade for that class.
NOTE: A withdrawal may not be processed if the request is for the student’s third attempt at a course; the removal of a sole preparatory course if the student has earned 12 college credits; or if the student is a high school dual enrollment student and the permission of the high school counselor, home school parent and CF dual enrollment advisor has not been granted. Withdrawal(s) may be reversed and a grade issued for a course as a disciplinary action resulting from breeching the college’s Academic Integrity and Honor Code.
Grades
Grades are a necessary part of the instructional process. Good communication between the student and the instructor will usually prevent most misunderstandings about grades. Final grades must be completed for all students.
The college adheres to all federal and state laws and rules pertaining to the privacy rights of students, Family Educational Rights Privacy Act, which contains strict policies about the privacy of student grades. Grades must not be posted, displayed or shared in any fashion to infringe on the privacy of the student. Under no circumstances should the instructor discuss a student’s grades with anyone other than the student, unless directed to do so by a college official/administrator, or given written permission by the student.
Grade Change Policy
Final grades for students are important permanent records. Great care should be given in the recording of grades. When an obvious error or oversight has occurred, a grade change should be made immediately. Grades will be changed only when requested in writing by the instructor and approved by the instructional supervisor.
Grade changes are to be submitted on the Official Change of Grade Form which requires the signature of the instructor and the initials of the instructional supervisor. Errors in grades must be corrected as soon as discovered. If the grade change is to correct an error, an explanation will be given with the instructor’s signature. The transcript will show only the corrected grade.
The following examples illustrate grade changes that are not in accordance with college policy:
| F to W |
Passing grade to I |
| N to grade |
F to I |
| N to W or I |
Audit to grade |
| I to W |
Grade to audit |
In special circumstances (i.e., computer error, etc.), if a student appears on the roll incorrectly at the end of the semester and an I is to be issued, an Official Change of Grade Form changing the grade from I to W must be submitted at the time the grade is submitted. This situation does not require the Course Completion Arrangement Form.
Any grade change that is not in accordance with college policy is to be accompanied by a completed Request for Grade Change Outside of College Policy form (https://pr.cf.edu/files/SA-AR16_Request_for_Grade_Change_Outside_College_Policy.pdf) and will include a written explanation from the instructor who is initiating the grade change and authorization of the instructional supervisor or vice president. The form will become a part of the student’s record and the Office of Admissions and Records will also keep a copy of the form in the same manner as grade change records are kept.
Posting/Submitting Final Grades
General
- Post all grades by the time/date listed on the college calendar (typically by noon on due date). Grades cannot be submitted after the grading file closes.
- Only the instructor may post grades for a class.
- Place a grade in the Grade column for each student.
- If the Grading Type column indicates Audit, the grade of X will already be entered.
- If the Grading Type indicates Withdrawn, the grade of W will already be entered in the Grade column for that student.
- Complete an I Grade contract for every student being granted a temporary grade of incomplete.
Posting/Submitting Grades
- Use Internet Explorer or Google Chrome for posting grades vs. Firefox
- At https://inside.cf.edu/ go to myCF.
- Enter your CF faculty ID and password
- If you have changed your password and do not remember it, key in your CF ID, click on I forgot my password and a new password will be emailed to you. If you are unable to sign on to myCF, contact the IT Help Desk at 352-854-2322, ext. 1378 or ITHelp@cf.edu.
- On the Home page, click on the Update Email link to review your email address. This is the address to which your grade entry messages will be sent. Update your address if it is incorrect.
- Click on the Faculty tab.
- Click on View Course List under the Grade Entry heading.
- A list of classes will be displayed. Click on a course.
- Select the final grade for each student. When the grade is F, N, I or D for Gordon Rule courses, enter the student’s last date of attendance. For students who never attended class, the last date of attendance is the first day of the class date.
- Click the Save button located at the bottom of the student list.
Go back to the Grade Entry Page after submitting to confirm that the process has been accepted. (You should receive a confirmation email.)
Filing Grades
- Send a copy of the grade posting screen (electronic preferred) to your department staff assistant.
- Send I Grade contract to your department staff assistant (NOTE: indicate date given or mailed to the student.) Also send a copy to Admissions/Records.
- Do not send copies of grade books to Admissions and Records (follow department procedures).
Grade Books
Grade books must be kept electronically in the college’s approved Learning Management System (currently CANVAS) for each semester. Grades for all courses should be kept up to date to allow students to reference their current grade throughout the semester. When employment is terminated, each instructor should leave a forwarding address, telephone number and email with the departmental office should questions arise regarding grades. Faculty grade records need to be readily accessible in a secure place for academic administrators in case emergencies arise or grades are questioned. Backup copies on a USB drive may be maintained. It is recommended that faculty keep gradebook copies for three years.
Grading Scale
Instructors must announce, in writing, at the beginning of each semester, specific grading policies for each class. At the end of each semester final grades are assigned and recorded on the student’s permanent record card. Grades assigned at CF are:
| Grade |
Interpretation |
Grade Point Value |
| A |
Excellent (90-100) |
4 grade points per semester hour |
| B+ |
Very Good (87-89) |
3.75 grade points per semester hour |
| B |
Good (80-86) |
3 grade points per semester hour |
| C+ |
High Average (77-79) |
2.75 grade points per semester hour |
| C |
Average (70-76) |
2 grade points per semester hour |
| D |
Poor (60-69) |
1 grade point per semester hour |
| F |
Failure (Below 60) |
No grade points |
| FF |
Violation Academic Integrity |
No grade points |
| I |
Incomplete |
No grade points |
| IP |
In Progress |
No grade points |
| S |
Satisfactory |
No grade points |
| SP |
Satisfactory Progress (College Prep Only) |
No grade points |
| U |
Unsatisfactory |
No grade points |
| W |
Withdrew from Course |
No grade points |
| X |
Audit |
No grade points |
| N |
No Grade (College Prep Only) |
No grade points |
| NG |
No Grade (Labs) |
No grade points |
The grading policy for all divisions, with the exception of Health Sciences programs and programs in the Criminal Justice Institute, will adhere to the following scale:
| A |
90-100% |
| B+ |
87-89% |
| B |
80-86% |
| C+ |
77-79% |
| C |
70-76% |
| D |
60-69% |
| F |
Below 60% |
The Criminal Justice Institute will use the following grading scale:
| A |
93-100% |
| B |
86-92% |
| C |
80-85% |
| F |
Below 80% |
The Physical Therapist Assistant, Radiography and Surgical Services programs will use the following scales:
| A |
92-100% |
| B |
84-91% |
| C |
75-83% |
| D |
68-74% |
| F |
Below 67% |
The Emergency Medical Services program will use the following grading scale:
| A |
94-100% |
| B |
87-93% |
| C |
80-86% |
| D |
70-79% |
| F |
Below 70% |
The Associate Degree Nursing, RN to BSN, Dental Assisting and Dental Hygiene programs will use the following grading scale:
| A |
90-100% |
| B |
80-89% |
| C |
75-79% |
| D |
65-74% |
| F |
Below 65% |
Students registered in college prep courses who receive N grades must repeat the same course and complete it with a grade of C or better, or achieve a passing score on the PERT before they can register for other courses.
I Grades
When the grade of I is issued it is the student’s responsibility to meet with the instructor and make the necessary arrangements for completing the course work. An Incomplete I Grade Course Completion Arrangement form must be submitted at the time of grading for each course in which the grade of I is issued. A final date for the completion of all work must be agreed upon and cannot be more than six months past the date of the form. If the course work is completed by the student by the deadline, the instructor will forward a new grade to the Office of Enrollment Services within one week after receiving the completed work from the student. If the course work is not completed by the agreed upon date, the registrar will post the grade listed on the form as the final grade on the student’s permanent record.
Grade Appeal Process Guidelines
Any student wishing to appeal a final course grade must follow, in consecutive order, the steps (levels) shown below:
Level I
A student who believes a course grade has been awarded unfairly or in error must discuss the concern with the instructor within 30 calendar days from the time the grade is awarded. (Note: In the event the instructor is not available within 30 days after the grade is awarded, the student may notify the instructor’s supervisor within the 30-day period.)
Level II
If the matter cannot be resolved between the instructor and the student, the student may request a meeting with the instructor’s supervisor to initiate a written appeal (i.e., submit a Grade Appeal Form).
Level III
In the event the student is not satisfied at the Level II decision, the student has the right to present the concern to the chief academic officer. If the student wishes to exercise this right, then within five working days after receipt of the written Level II decision, the student must deliver a copy of the Grade Appeal Form with the appropriate documentation and a copy of the written Level II decision to the vice president for Academic Affairs.
Within 10 working days from receipt of the Grade Appeal, the VPAA will determine if further review is warranted. If the VPAA determines that it is not, they will render a final written decision to the student. If the VPAA determines that further review is warranted, they will ask the college president to convene a Grade Appeals Committee.
The committee will make its decision based on the Grade Appeals Form and the attached documentation, the written decision of the instructor’s supervisor, and the information presented by the student, the instructor and their witnesses. The Grade Appeals Committee will deliver a recommendation to the VPAA, who then has the right to reject or accept the recommendation. The decision of the VPAA will be final and binding on all parties.
Drop/Add Period and Student Withdrawals
Students may add classes during the official add/drop period published in the college calendar. Instructors must reprint class rolls after the final drop date to have an accurate list of the students who are enrolled in their class. At that point, if a student attends class who is not on the updated roll, that student should be sent to the Enrollment Services Center to resolve this issue.
Please view the withdrawal policy before submitting a signed withdrawal form for a student. Note that upon withdrawing from a class, the student will receive a grade of W.
Students should be alerted to the fact that (1) withdrawals do not count in the CF GPA, but may not be viewed favorably at the university level; (2) a withdrawal counts as an attempt under the forgiveness/withdrawal policy and the course repeat policy; (3) there are increased costs to take the course on the third attempt; (4) students may not withdraw from third attempts (F.S.1009.28); and (5) developmental education students who have completed 12 hours of college credit cannot withdraw from their sole preparatory class while remaining enrolled in college credit course work (F.S.1008.304c). (See https://pr.cf.edu/files/SA-AR12_Withdrawal_Form.pdf.)
NOTE: Due to 2009 Florida legislation regarding the repayment of Bright Future funds, student recipients should be alerted to speak with an advisor in the Enrollment Services Center before withdrawing.
Reduction of Withdrawals (W)
College of Central Florida faculty are committed to helping students be successful by being student-focused. Suggested strategies that may be followed to enhance the reduction of withdrawals include (but are not limited to):
- verifying that all students have the proper prerequisites for the course
- counseling with and encouraging students from the beginning of the semester
- watching attendance patterns and contacting students, either by telephone or email, after several absences or when a pattern of consistent absences occurs
- providing frequent opportunities for evaluation of student progress and giving timely feedback on the student’s performance
- continuing to encourage and finding ways to motivate students throughout the semester
- being available and offering individual help to students during office hours
- referring students to the Learning Support Centers, mathematics laboratories, etc., at any campus or center where available or online for additional assistance when appropriate
- filing an Early Support Program referral for students with attendance, academic or behavioral issues. Faculty may access the Early Support Program Referral Form from their MyCF homepage once logged in.
Grade Forgiveness Policy
The grade forgiveness policy permits a student to repeat a course in an attempt to improve a grade of D or F earned in the course. On the transcript, “repeated” shows the initial attempts and “replaces prior course” indicates the last attempt.
- Grade forgiveness is limited to courses where a grade of D or F was earned. [F.A.C. 6A-14.0301 2(a).] Courses with a grade of C or better will not be granted grade forgiveness.
- Grade forgiveness is limited to two repeat attempts per course. [F.A.C. 6A-14.0301 2(b).] A fourth attempt will be an additional grade calculated in the GPA.
- If the student plans to transfer to another institution, they must check with that institution regarding acceptance of “forgiveness” courses in the computation of the student’s GPA.
- Courses that are designated as repeatable, such as choir, music or journalism, or are individualized courses of study, may not be eligible for grade forgiveness. [F.A.C. 6A-14.03012(d).]
Early Support Program
CF’s Early Support Program strategy helps students gain the knowledge and skills necessary to overcome barriers to their academic success. The program targets students enrolled in developmental, gateway and other high enrollment first-year courses, but is also available to all students at CF. As part of the college’s collaborative retention efforts, faculty teaching these targeted courses are encouraged to assess students early in each semester based on identified risk factors. Faculty should reach out first to the student, but quickly follow-up with an ESP. First-Year Success and meta-major advisors review and respond to each ESP to ensure students are connected to appropriate support resources as soon as possible. A feedback loop between the students, their advisors, specific campus resources (e.g. Disability Services, Academic Support, Financial Aid, etc.) and the students’ faculty member provides at risk students with support and guidance on their academic pathway.
Reasons for a faculty or staff referral to the ESP system:
- not attending class
- attending class, but not making satisfactory progress
- class disruption, disrespect, etc.
- consistently late to class
- continually submits sub-standard work
- failure to turn in assignments
- high rate of absenteeism
- low test/quiz performance
- missed tests, quizzes, or major examinations
- not participating in class
- financial aid concerns
- personal financial concerns
- health issues
- academic integrity
- social or emotional concerns
Students can also self-refer if they are having difficulty in a class or difficulty adjusting to college in general by visiting the Office of Student Services in the Bryant Student Union, Ocala Campus, or by reaching out to their faculty member or program advisor.
Early Support Program Referral Form
To locate the Early Support Program Referral Form, log into myCF and click Early Support Program.
Other Responsibilities
Syllabus
An approved course syllabus for each course taught must be on file in the departmental office. This is your contract with the student. Beginning with summer 2023, Florida statute requires that course syllabi be published and made available to students. The College has purchased Simple Syllabus to facilitate this and it will be integrated into Canvas by fall 2023. Initial training will occur in fall 2023 and faculty will be given more information regarding entering syllabi and the timeline. In order to allow the college to comply with Florida state statute, CF’s procedure requires that the course syllabus be posted 60 days in advance of the start of the semester. The syllabus is required be in Canvas and must include:
- the course number, title of the course and credit hours
- the title, author and edition of the textbook(s) that is/are required in the class
- any supplemental materials that students must have for the class (NOTE: CF Learning Resources Center libraries DO NOT purchase copies of currently adopted textbooks in their collection. An instructor may provide a copy for the library to place on reserve for in-house use).
- instructor name, location of office, office telephone number and extension, and office hours; email address ; indication of E-Learning support staff at each campus, and multi-campus test proctoring arrangements
- a reference to the course description found in the college catalog
- course outline and course objectives
- student learning outcomes covered in the course and how the outcomes will be measured
- prerequisite courses and/or expectations of students prior to taking the class
- brief description of teaching philosophy and/or expectations for the class performance and outcomes
- description of how tests and assignments will be evaluated
- a statement of how cheating/plagiarism will not be tolerated and may result in disciplinary action that could result in being dropped from the course, suspension or expulsion from school
- description of grading and attendance policies
- a schedule of class assignments, readings, quizzes, etc.
- use of extra credit or additional assignments (if appropriate)
- a schedule of approved field trips (if appropriate)
- the college’s statement relative to students with disabilities
- the college’s equity statement
- the drop date for the semester
- the date and time of the final examination, and
- college emergency telephone number 352-291-4499 and 800-831-9244 for school closings (natural disasters, etc.).
See Appendix B - Syllabus Template for a course syllabus template.
Note: The college is transitioning to the use of Simple Syllabus software during the Fall 2023 semester. Communications regarding training, requirements and syllabus template updates will continue throughout the semester.
Independent Study
Faculty members who direct an Independent Study program for a student will receive a stipend of $35 per semester hour for each student. Independent study courses are initiated by students who meet with the instructor to discuss how this option will meet the student’s individual goals. Students must be academically in good standing and desire more in-depth experience in a subject area or need course work for university transfer that is not otherwise available. Independent study courses must be approved by the appropriate instructional supervisor.
Credit by Exam
Faculty members who supervise a student taking an examination for course credit will receive a stipend of $75 for each examination administered. See https://catalog.cf.edu/content.php?catoid=1&navoid=125. Information about other stipends can be found in the Salary Schedule and Related Personnel Policies.
Credit by Experiential Learning
Faculty members who evaluate a student’s experiential learning for course equivalency will receive a stipend of $75 for each student’s work evaluated. See https://inside.cf.edu/forms/index2.html#c to locate the Credit by Departmental Exam/Recognition of Prior Learning/Training form. Information about other stipends can be found in the Salary Schedule and Related Personnel Policies.
Audit
To audit a class the student must officially register for the class as an Audit. Once class has begun, CF students are not permitted to change from credit to audit status without permission of the instructor. Authorized changes must be made during the schedule change period (i.e., the first few days of each semester).
Email
Your CF Webmail account must be accessed either through your workstation, or with proper VMWare/Two Factor Authentication on or off campus, as of March 31, 2022.
To obtain an email address, complete an IT Systems and Data Access Request form: https://inside.cf.edu/forms/compsvcs.htm (available on the CF intranet under Forms or through the division staff assistant).
All employees are responsible for managing their email accounts and storage usage.
To delete your email
Highlight the message that is to be deleted and click the X on the toolbar. This will send it to the deleted items folder. To empty the deleted items folder, right click on the folder which will give a menu. Left click to select Empty Deleted Items. NOTE: Email accounts for adjunct faculty have limited space on the server. Permanently delete old messages (i.e., empty your Deleted Items file). Photos and some attachments take up a lot of storage; save these to flash drives instead. Faculty are advised to check email accounts during the times they do not teach at least every two weeks so mailboxes do not become full and then closed. If you are notified that your mailbox is closed, you can re-open it by deleting some email until you are below the space limit. Please note that it may take several minutes to open after you are below the space limit.
Password change
Passwords automatically expire after 90 days. You will receive advance notification if you login to a computer on any CF campus and will be prompted to change your password. If you are unable to change your password, call IT Help at 352-854-2322, ext. 1378, for assistance. Passwords may not be sent via email as that is a violation of CF’s computer security policy.
Other problems
If you have any other problems with your email account, call IT Help at 352-854-2322, ext. 1378.
CF Institutional Learning Outcomes
College of Central Florida is committed to the development of individuals within the traditions of our democratic society. Through the richness of cumulative learning experiences, individually and collectively, students become participants in a dynamic learning community by exhibiting cooperation, respect and self-direction. Additionally, students will demonstrate increased knowledge, improved skills, responsibility, teamwork, and the ability to make sound ethical choices. Growth in these cognitive, affective and ethical abilities is measured by institutional learning outcomes.
CF has identified five major student development learning objectives and competencies that describe the student development learning outcomes for a CF graduate. These learning outcomes can be applied in academic, employment, social and community contexts and must be crafted over a lifetime. These learning outcomes and competencies enable students to set learning goals and assess learning within and across academic disciplines and the disciplines of human inquiry and development. They provide a framework for students to grow intellectually, socially and culturally.
- Communications
- Quantitative and Analytical Reasoning
- Critical Reasoning
- Computer and Information Skills
- Global Socio-Cultural Responsibility
Learning Outcomes Website
For faculty instructions on data entry and reporting of student learning outcomes, click on Learning Outcomes at https://inside.cf.edu/departments/index.htm.
Collegewide Committee Structure
SACSCOC Standard 6.2c: The institution maintains a curriculum that is directly related and appropriate to the purpose and goals of the institution and the diplomas, certificates, or degrees awarded.
The College Engagement Committees Manual contains a list of college committees (https://inside.cf.edu/manuals/index.html) and other significant governance related bodies. Faculty, students, career and administrative memberships are listed along with responsibilities of the committee. This structure is designed to support the collegial process of decision making that supports the college vision.
Security of Facilities and Equipment
Each CF employee is responsible for safeguarding equipment, being sure that equipment is in working order and putting it away properly after each use. If equipment is not working properly, it is the responsibility of the faculty member to report that fact to the appropriate administrator who will report the problem to the proper department immediately.
All classrooms should be left clean and ready for the next class. For utility conservation, turn off the lights in the classroom upon departure. Instructors who teach at night should turn off the lights and lock the classroom door and exterior door, if possible. Public Safety officers check the building and lock the exterior doors when the building is scheduled to be empty.
Code of Student Conduct
Pursuant to Board Policy No. 7.04, the Code of Student Conduct is in effect on college premises, on properties owned by the CF Foundation and at functions sponsored by or participated in by the college regardless of the locations. Each student, by registration, assumes the responsibility to become familiar with and to abide by college regulations and acceptable standards of personal conduct.
Excerpts from Policy Manual, Rule 7.04
CF has established regulations governing student conduct which are considered necessary to preserve and maintain an environment conducive to learning, to ensure the safety and welfare of members of the college community, to encourage students in the development and practice of good citizenship and self discipline, and to protect property and equipment of the college.
The Student Code of Conduct may be found in CF Student Handbook, Section 7- Student Right-To-Know Information, and includes information on student records, rights and responsibilities, definition of terms, conduct hearing procedures, sanctions, suspensions, and appeals. The Student Code of Conduct may also be found in the CF Administrative Procedures, Policy 7.05.
Accessibility and Counseling Services
See Resources to Students .
Student Assistance Program
The CF Student Assistance Program is a confidential resource for assisting students who may have personal problems which could affect their school, work or home lives and would prefer the professional counseling services to be provided from an outside college source. Services are free to all active CF students.
SAP provides early intervention and professional assessment to best meet the needs of the student. The SAP is managed by Bay Care Life Management, a not-for-profit health management organization located in Clearwater. In order to access services, a student can call a toll-free helpline, 1-800-878-5470, during regular business hours Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. For crisis situations which occur after hours, on weekends or holidays, a student can call the same number and the therapist on duty will be paged and will promptly respond to the call.
Components of the SAP address a broad spectrum of behavioral health needs, including mental health and substance abuse issues to include:
- Problem Identification/Assessment and Referral. Based on telephone communication and/or face-to-face meeting, the student’s presenting problem(s) is identified, the individual is assessed and an appropriate plan of action is developed.
- Crisis Intervention. This service offers post-crisis assessment and intervention services to students who have experienced crisis situations.
- Short-term Problem Resolution. This type of counseling is offered when resolution of the presenting problem can be resolved within the initial counseling sessions.
- Monitoring and Follow-Up Services. Appropriate monitoring of student’s progress and satisfaction.
- Consultation with Appropriate Leadership. Providing individual consultation to campus leadership, regarding screening and the appropriate referral of students to the SAP.
For more information visit the Office of Retention and Student Success at the Bryant Student Union, Room 204B, or call 854-2322, ext. 1362 for an appointment.
How Faculty Can Support Students with Disabilities. See Appendix A - Services for Students for procedural details.
College Level Academic Skills
Beginning July 1, 2009, the Florida Legislature eliminated the need for a student to take or present passing scores on the College Level Academic Skills Test, CLAST, but still requires a student to fulfill one of the exemptions below before completing his or her Associate in Arts degree. [F.S. 1007.25 and F.A.C. 6A-10.0311] Please see the current catalog for detailed information concerning requirements and exemptions.
- Exemption via American College Testing (ACT)
- Exemption via Scholastic Achievement Test (SAT-I)
- Earn a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or above, on a 4.0 scale, in postsecondary-level course work identified by the Postsecondary Education Planning Commission (F.S. 1008.29).
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