Pay Schedule

Faculty ID Cards*

Wintergreen, Ext. 25400

Campus Bookstore Discount with Faculty ID

Hilton Buley Library Card

Academic Computer Labs

Satellite Computer Labs

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"A part-time member who has been employed for eighteen (18) or more load credits in the University, or spouse or children under the age of twenty five (25) may take courses at any university in the system on a space available basis..." See Article 13.13 in the Collective Bargaining Agreement for additional information. Call Linda Cunningham Ext. 25975 if you have questions concerning this valuable benefit for you and your family.

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http://www.scsu.ctstateu.edu  (Residence Life)

You have access to all recreational facilities on campus when school is in session. 

SCSU Fitness Center Farnham Hall Basement

    Mon.-Thur. 9:00am-10:00pm. 

    Fri. 9:00am-5:00pm. 

    Sat. and Sun. 12:00am -3:00pm. 

Aerobics Center with 18-20 Nautilus machines, free weights, life cycles, stairmasters, treadmills and a cardio room. Requires a doctor's clearance note and $30.00 fee. Contact Chris Piscitelli Ext. 26188.

University Student Center has a newly remodeled basement area (The Comfort Zone), which includes a new lounge, computers, re-creational equipment and a new Cardio Vascular Fitness Room which will offer free exercise classes. Come and sign up for an exercise (Campus Cardio Connection) membership. Call Eric Simms, Ext. 25500 for hours. 

Moore Field House Pool

    Mon.-Fri. 12:00 noon-1:00pm. 

Peltz Pool

    Mon.-Thur. 6:30pm-9:15pm. 

The pools are open only when SCSU is in session. Call Tim Quill, MFH, Director of Aquatics, Ext. 26026 for additional information. The Wellness Office, Ext. 26526, has more healthful offferings.

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You can receive a comprehensive campus telephone directory by calling the Mail Room and asking for Tony Brunetti, x25826

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The Collective Bargaining Agreement provides for 10% of funds allocated for faculty travel and faculty development for the exclusive use of part-time faculty. Faculty travel money may be used to attend a professional conference, seminar or workshop and for activities to "enhance their ability to be productive and innovative professionals..." as specified in Article 9.6 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement. The FDAC grant form and approved grant applications are available online and in the FDAC office, Engleman A 210. Approved grant applications are on reserve at the Circulation Desk of Buley Library too. 

The SCSU Faculty Senate voted to permit part-time faculty to apply for travel funds up to $600 for this academic year. Faculty members must submit travel form requests through their department chairs to the deans of their schools. It is important that you request a CSU Travel Authorization Form from your department as early as possible if you are planning on using travel money, the requests are processed by the University on a first -come-first-served-basis.

Selection of proposals for faculty development funds are determined by the Faculty Development Activities Committee (FDAC). Proposals may provide for consultants for seminars/workshops for faculty groups. You may obtain more information about grants and deadlines from the Faculty Development Office, Engleman 210 or contact Ext. 25357 or email: facultydevel@southernct.edu

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The handbook containing information on campus governance and policies is available on-line at the above address. This is the location of SCSU Home Page and lists the Faculty Handbook and the AAUP Collective Bargaining Agreement. Ellen Beatty and the Office Faculty Development (FDAC) are responsible for this access. Part-time members Christyna Sheldon, Larry Prince, Gary Carlson and Milford Deprey authored the part-time section. Additional information is available on the SCSU Faculty Senate web site: http://www.southernct.edu/organizations/facultysenate/

Cecil Murphy, Associate Vice President for Human Resourses

Wintergreen Building x25567

All inquires regarding Employee Assistance and Retirement Benefits should be directed to the Human Resources Department in the Wintergreen Building, x25567and your call will be directed to a Human Resources representative. 

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According to Article 14.2.1 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement, "Part-time members shall have the right to join the State Employees Retirement System or Teachers Retirement System...or the Alternate Retirement Plan for Higher Education." The Alternate Retirement Plan TIAA-CREF, allows part-time members to contribute 5% of their salaries to the plan, while the state contributes 8% to the plan. Additional pension information may be obtained from the Personnel Department, Wintergreen Building.

As a part-time member of the instructional faculty you are eligible for selected benefits. You may purchase health and/or dental coverage at an assigned group rate. Contact the Human Resources Department, if you did not receive notification of these benefits.

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An Employee Assistance Program (EAP) has been implemented on our campus. EAP is designed to provide free, confidential, short term counseling and referral by trained professionals. Call 1-800-526-3485 (in CT) or 203-630-5385 to make an appointment. You may also call PARENTips, Lifetips and STRESStips for consultation and information over the telephone. A newsletter and informational brochure is available and mailings to the entire university community will acquaint members with this valuable service. Contact the SCSU Personnel Department, Wintergreen Building, for information about seminars and workshops conducted by field professionals.

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Payroll Department, Wintergreen Building

A service available to all part-time faculty. Salary deductions will be made on a pre-tax bi-weekly (per pay period) basis. A minimum of $25.00 is required to start, with approximately 25% of annual salary eligible to be set aside for this. A list of approved companies is available in the Human Resources office.

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E-Mail Account

E-mail accounts can be set up through MySCSU.  Go to the Campus web page:  http://www.SouthernCT.edu/ and click on MySCSU and follow the instructions.  If you have difficulty please call The Help Desk, x25123

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University Student Center Commuter Student Lounge, Ext. 25500

Every Wednesday morning at 9:20, individuals, departments, or programs, make presentations to students in a comfortable setting with complimentary refreshments provided. Presentations should be no longer than 20 minutes and include printed handouts. This is a great way to introduce a program or campus activity. Call to sign up or to obtain more information. The audience is guaranteed. Contact Brad Crerar, USC, Ext. 25500 to reserve a date.

Your students receive individual attention and assistance with their writing needs in the "Writing Across the Curriculum" program. The professional staff allows students to drop in or to make appointments, no referrals necessary. The Center is part of the Student Supportive Services available to assist your students in all facets of their collegiate experience. 

Your participation in AAUP is important not only to you but to the entire university community. Membership in CSU-AAUP links you to a larger national organization that has as one of its goals the enhancement of part-time faculty. Your signature on the enclosed form entitles you to receive the national publication Academe that includes numerous articles of interest to part-time members. Your dues are deducted automatically but your active membership requires your signature. In addition to the magazine, you are entitled to many benefits and services. Stop by the SCSU-AAUP office, meet Linda Cunningham and find out about this organization with its many benefits for part-time faculty.

NOTE: There are national web sites devoted to part-time faculty/contingent labor issues. Jobs With Justice bostonjwj@igc.org and (COCAL) the Coalition of Contingent Academic Labor adj-l@listserv.gc.cuny.edu are important national sites drawing attention to the many issues surrounding part-time faculty participation in the academic community. 

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*Faculty ID, memo from your Department Chairperson or your letter of appointment is required