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As an institution of higher education, CSUDH is committed to freedom of speech and preserving academic freedom, freedom of inquiry and research, freedom of teaching, and freedom of expression and publication. Of course, the ideas of different members of the institution’s community will often and quite naturally conflict. It is the University’s policy to provide all members of the University community, including faculty, students, and staff, the broadest possible latitude to speak, write, listen, challenge, and learn. Fostering the ability of members of the University community to engage with each other in an effective and responsible manner is an essential part of the University’s educational mission. The activities must be conducted in conformance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, as well as university policies, procedures, and regulations. For an overview of the University policy on freedom of speech in relation to meetings, events, time, place, and manner held on University premises can be found on the website.
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The following information sources should be helpful as you begin your orientation:
General information about CSU Dominguez Hills, including its history, mission, and vision, can be found on their official website.
CSUDH is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. For more information, please reference the EEOC poster.
Individuals with Disabilities Requesting Accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA) may call the Human Resources Management Office at (310) 243-3771.
The internal structure of Academic Affairs encompasses all academic, administrative, and instructional units, including the Provost and Vice President’s Office, the Colleges of Arts and Humanities, Business Administration and Public Policy, Continuing and Professional Education, Education, Health, Human Services and Nursing, Natural and Behavioral Sciences, and the University Library. For contact information, please visit the official Academic Affairs page.
ID, Accounts, Keys, Parking Permits and Transit Passes
After accepting the appointment offer from the Dean or respective administrator, you will need to complete the following additional steps as a new faculty member:
University ID Card
Faculty members can obtain an official CSUDH ID card from the Department of Human Resources Management, located in Welch Hall (WH), Suite 340. For more information, contact them at (310) 243-3771. This ID card also functions as your campus Library card.
Campus Email Account and IT Services
The Division of Information Technology serves as the University’s technological hub, providing leadership and support across the entire institution. Employees can submit inquiries to IT through the IT Help Desk via the Service Portal or by calling (310) 243-2500.
1. Can I get the latest version of Microsoft Office installed on my office PC? My home PC?
2. How do I use the CSUDH telephone system?
3. How can I receive training on Canvas, the CSUDH learning management system?
4. Does CSUDH or the CSU provide any good deals for buying hardware and software?
5. Does the campus have “smart classrooms”?
6. Can I reserve a computer lab for a single meeting for my class?
7. How can I receive training on the MyCSUDH student record system?
8. How can I get support for online teaching/learning and course/instructional design?
9. Can I access my e-mail account from home?
10. Can I get technical support with the iTOROS app?
Campus Parking Permit or Public Transit Pass
A valid parking permit is required to park on-campus. For assistance in acquiring an employee parking permit, please visit the department of Human Resources Management located in Welch Hall (WH), suite 340, (310) 243-3771. You may be eligible for a payroll deduction by completing the payroll deduction authorization parking permit form with H.R. You may also acquire a public transit pass from Transportation Services (Rideshare) program.
Issuance of Keys
The Facilities Services lock shop is responsible for issuing all campus keys and maintaining electronic locks, standard key locks, office file cabinets, automatic doors, and more. To obtain a key for classrooms, offices, desks, cabinets, etc., authorization from the College Dean or their designee is required. You can request an office key and/or related keys by completing the Key Request Form, which will be submitted by your department. Faculty members are responsible for picking up their key(s) at the University Police (Public Safety Office), located on the first floor of Welch Hall, at the northwest corner. When picking up your key(s), you will need to present a photo ID. If a key is lost or stolen, it must be reported immediately to the University Police. A signed statement from the responsible party detailing how the key was lost or misplaced will be required. A replacement fee for each lost or stolen key must be paid by the responsible party at the Cashier’s Office before a replacement key can be issued or upon separation from the University. If you need any assistance with these steps, please reach out to the department office staff for help. For more information regarding the CSUDH Key Control Policy and Procedures, please refer to Presidential Memorandum (PM) 09-03.
The Semester System
The semester consists of fifteen (15) weeks of classes, followed by a 16th week dedicated to final examinations. Grades are due in the Faculty Center via the My.CSUDH.edu portal, using your campus username and password. For grading instructions, please refer to the grade submission guide in the Faculty Center. Be sure to check the academic calendar for the grading deadline.
Your semester appointment includes the required 15 weeks of class meetings, plus a 16th-week final examination. Final exams or final class meetings are mandatory for all courses and will take place at the times listed in the final exam schedule. Any exceptions must be approved in writing by the instructor, department chair, and college dean. Final exam dates and times are scheduled based on the Class Meeting Time Module and are posted in the Class Schedule. For further details, please consult the department office.
Classrooms
Your Department Chair/Director and/or Program Coordinator will assign you with your office and/or research space. Classroom assignments are made centrally, and options are limited. However, if you have strong preferences for a particular classroom or other reasons, please contact the department office staff for assistance. Please be aware that Facilities Services employees do not open locks to buildings upon request of administrators, faculty, staff, or students. Doors, lockers, storage cabinets, or any other university locking devices will only be opened at the request of, and in the presence of, University Police. The opening of any university locking device will only occur once the University Police have verified the identity of the person making the request the request and confirmed they have proper authorization to enter. If you need assistance, please contact the department office staff or the Dean’s Office. After business hours, you can reach University Police at (310) 243-3639.
Enrollment Issues
Typically, we aim for more students rather than fewer, but certain lower division sections and some upper division courses may experience high demand on the first day. The best way to manage this is by prioritizing students based on the proximity to degree completion. First, give priority to undergraduate seniors (Super Seniors) and graduate students who need the course for graduation, then allow students to enroll based on their class standing. If you are willing to exceed the class limit, that is allowed; however, do not enroll students beyond the room's capacity. You must have enough seats for all enrolled students. Please consult with your department chair and college scheduler for guidance. View the Academic Affairs Policy AA 2017-04, Definition of Super Seniors.
To add students during and after the registration period, the student will need to request from the instructor a Permission Number (PN) or a Late Registration Permission Number. Students may be unable to register for a class if the prerequisites have not been met and/or if departmental consent is required. Only if a student has met all the prerequisites and still cannot register for a course during the registration period, the student should then request a Permission Number. Permission Numbers expire on the last day of registration. You (or the department staff; when appropriate) must notify the student they have been issued a permission number. To view and track Permission Numbers go to My.CSUDH.edu - Faculty Center. For additional guidance, please contact the department support staff or the College Student Support and Services. Please note: students must enroll in the course through My.CSUDH.edu; a permission number does not register them – they have to do this themselves. The student will likely not be allowed to add classes after the add deadline; we suggest that before the add deadline, you carefully check your roster to make sure all students with permission numbers have added the class. Permission Numbers do not override the enrollment limit for classes. Permission numbers can only be used once. Each department closely monitors the distribution of PN's. The registration period can be viewed for the current semester on the Academic Calendar.
CSU Dominguez Hills provides email services to faculty and staff. All lecturers are required to use their @csudh.edu email account for official communications and are expected to check it regularly for important updates, information, deadlines, and requests. If you are away from your primary computer or off-campus, you can access your email via the CSUDH iToros Mobile App, CSUDH webmail, or the MyCSUDH portal using your CSUDH username and password. Please remember that Duo authentication is required, either through a Duo device or the Duo App.CSUDH employs Duo multi-factor authentication (MFA) to verify the identities of students, faculty, and staff when accessing any web-based services requiring a CSUDH username and password. For more details, please refer to the Duo: Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) IT Service Portal page.
Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 sets out requirements designed to protect students’ privacy in their records maintained by the campus. You will need to familiarize yourself with the FERPA policy.
Lactation and Breastfeeding Accommodations
CSUDH acknowledges the importance and benefits of lactation support, including health advantages of breastfeeding for children. The university supports the legal right of students, faculty, and staff to breastfeed or express milk on campus by offering private lactation locations for faculty, staff, and students and adequate break time for lactation for faculty and staff. Some of the lactation spaces and ensuring adequate break time forfaculty and staff to express milk. Lactation stations are available on campus in the University Library, 3rd floor,and the Nursing Department, Welch Hall C-300. For information on additional locations and to review the Presidential Memoranda Policy 2018-03, Policy on Lactation and Breastfeeding Accommodations visit:
• CSUDH Resources Brochure
• Policy on Lactation and Breastfeeding Accommodations
Please contact the Title IX Office at (310) 243-1025 for assistance locating a lactation room (or appropriate flexible lactation space) in close proximity to your classroom or office. Additionally, the campus is happy to provide a free, insulated CSUDH Lactation Resource bag.
Mailbox and Mail Services
The department provides a mailbox for each faculty member. Please check your mailbox at least once a week for notices, messages, and other updates. Note that Mail Services does not handle personal mail or non-office-related items. Personal or non-office mail should not be placed in departmental mailboxes for on-campus or off-campus delivery. For additional information, you can visit the website.
Textbooks
Submit your textbook adoptions and course material orders through the University Bookstore program by enrolling in DH-Immediate Access. To report your course adoptions or explore creating a custom textbook, please contact Angel Covarrubias, Course Materials Manager, at acovarrubias@csudh.edu or call (310) 243-3086. The earlier the Bookstore is informed about the materials needed for a class, the better the chances of securing the most affordable versions in the right quantities. The Bookstore competes with thousands of other institutions for a limited supply of specific books, so once you’ve decided on your course materials, please let Angel know as soon as possible!
Benefits of Immediate Access include:
• Affordability
• Students ready on Day One
• Faculty ready to educate on Day One without worrying about student access
• Students performing better
• Student retention improvement
Faculty can collaborate with the bookstore to create custom textbooks or course packs that lower student costs by at least 30%. This option is worth considering if you assign a variety of materials or a few chapters from multiple books. However, please note that students will not be able to resell these custom materials at the end of the semester. It is important to accommodate the needs of all students, particularly students with disabilities, see Academic Affairs Policy AA 2007-09. We have many students who are registered with either the Department of Rehabilitation (D.O.R.) or Veterans Affairs (V.A.), which means they can only get their books and materials from us at the University Bookstore. This means that instructors should make sure not to direct students online for their books as it could cause conflict for those students. Often these students may have a learning disability and need the book information submitted in the Student disAbility Resource Center (SdRC). The SdRC can be reached by phone at (310) 243-3660, and by email at dss@csudh.edu.
The University encourages faculty to utilize affordable learning materials. For more details, visit the Affordable Learning Solutions website. If you're interested in exploring free e-textbooks and course resources used by the CSUDH community, or if you'd like to check if the library can purchase a copy of your textbook, explore the available resources through the University Library. For courses designated as Zero Cost Course Materials (ZCCM), please follow the guidelines outlined in Academic Affairs Policy AA 2020-03. Additionally, feel free to ask the department chair or office staff if they have copies of previous well-constructed syllabi for the courses you’ll be teaching.
Faculty can navigate here to find resources related to benefit and payroll processes.
1st Day of Class
The first day of class should be more than just a day to go over the syllabus before going home early. You can do a number of other things to set the tone for the course. For some ideas, see “Make the Most of the First Day of Class” compiled by the Eberly Center for Teaching Excellence and Educational Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University. Instructors are required to hold places for students pre-enrolled in the class. Prior to the end of the second week of classes, an instructor may, by following the appropriate procedures, initiate a formal drop of students who:
• Have missed the first two class meetings of a term (or the first meeting if the class meets only once a week), and
• Have not advised the instructor (or the department chair, if no instructor was assigned to the course in advance) that their absence is temporary. The instructor should inform the Registrar Office of this action by the end of the second week. However, it is the responsibility of the student to make certain that his/her drop has been officially recorded.
Absences Absence and Class Cancellation Guidelines
You must notify the office staff if you are unable to meet your class, your office hours, or are delayed in traffic so the department can post a notice on the classroom door. You should also inform your students as much advance notice as possible. Check with your respective College Dean (or designee) for the proper protocol to follow.
Academic Calendar
Keep track of deadlines and events during the academic year by accessing the current and upcoming academic calendars.
Academic Freedom
Each faculty member is entitled to full freedom in the classroom; however, it is the faculty teaching responsibility in acknowledging the department standardized syllabi and outcomes for specialized content courses and multiple sections of certain courses in the curriculum. You may reference the Academic Affairs Policy AAPS028.001, Teaching Responsibilities, and Academic Freedom.
Accessibility
It is the CSU policy to make its programs, services, and activities accessible to students, faculty, staff, and the general public. Access to publications, instructional material, computer software, hardware, and electronic information, as well as access to the campus.
If you need assistive technology assistance, the labs, and offices around the campus offer screen magnifying software and document reading software to accompany assistive hardware such as adjustable workstation tables.
The CSUDH Academic Technology Center provides faculty workshops showing how to make Web pages, documents, and media accessible.
For information on web accessibility, visit the website.
Faculty and students who would like to arrange special course test accommodations or students who need further assistance may contact the Student disability Resource Center (SdRC) at (310) 243-3660, Welch Hall, Room D-180, via email at dss@csudh.edu, or website.
Accessing Your Courses
Canvas (Learning Management System) CSUDH utilizes Canvas to deliver course materials to students and enhance the teaching-learning environment online, face-to-face, or using a hybrid model. For tutorials on how to use the software, and to learn more, visit the IT Service Portal website.
Classroom Audio-visual Equipment/Computers
The campus offers Enhanced Technology “Smart” Classrooms (ETCs) which are installed and supported by Academic Technology. The "smart" classrooms are equipped with podiums containing the following state-of-the-art equipment:
• Dell computer with CD and DVD capability
• 17" monitor, keyboard and mouse
• Plug-ins for a laptop computer including signal to the projector
• Audio and network connections
• Two network connections (one for the computer and one for the laptop)
• A VHS machine or VHS/DVD player combination unit
• A powered speaker system for high-quality sound
• A "SmartPanel," which allows for the switching of inputs (computer, laptop, and VHS) to the ceiling mounted projector and the control of volume from each of the sources
• A document camera to display print materials, small objects, and transparencies (must be backed with a sheet of paper).
• If you encounter any issues with the equipment, please reach out to the department office.
Course Proposal/Modification/Instructional Modality
When a department course is added to the university catalog or undergoes significant changes, official documentation is filed in the department office. Before preparing your class and syllabus, you should consult this document to ensure that you are incorporating university-approved or mandated course elements and activities and are aware of the required Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs). Be sure to review the Curriculum Change Process managed by the Office of Academic Programs, as well as the relevant Academic Affairs policies listed below.
• AA 2015-02, Ensuring Consistency Across Instructional Modalities and Location
• AA 2017-10, Course Instructional Modality
• AA 2018-04, General Education Changes to Area G
You may also reference the following resources:
• Academic Programs
• Assessment of Student Learning Outcomes
The course numbering system for the University is based upon three-digit numbers as follows:
• 001-099: Sub-collegiate courses, not for baccalaureate credit.
• 100-199: Lower division courses normally taken in the freshman year.
• 200-299: Lower division courses normally taken in the sophomore year.
• 300-399: Upper-division courses normally taken in the junior year.
• 400-499: Upper-division courses normally taken in the senior year.
• 500-599: Graduate courses ordinarily limited to graduate students, post-baccalaureate students, and last semester seniors with prior departmental approval.
• 600: Graduate Continuation Course. For graduate students who have completed all course requirements.
Essay and Written Assignment Requirements
You should expect the students to write clearly and logically, to assemble evidence consistent with their topics and in a manner that is appropriate for their level (first year, senior, graduate, etc.), to be able to argue appropriately to the topic and level of the paper, to use proper grammar, to turn the paper in on time, and the like. Student writing abilities differ considerably; thus, you will find a wide range of performance. You may want to include a copy of your grading rubric in your course syllabus. Many students may try to turn papers in late. You can encourage them to turn materials in on time by having a penalty for late papers, but we have found that there are still students who turn work in late regardless of penalties. Be sure to clearly state your policy for late or missed exams or assignments in your syllabus. You are required to save student written work for one year after the end of the course. You can do so in your office on campus (if there is room) or someplace else. You can also return papers and exams to students if you prefer (that is your decision; however, unreturned work must be kept for at least one year after the end of the course). If you are no longer teaching at CSUDH, please consult the department chair about storing student papers/exams.
Exams
Final exams or final class meetings are required in all courses and shall be held at the times listed in the final exam schedule, not before. Any exception requires written approval of the instructor, department chair, and college dean. Individual student exceptions in time or place of the final exam period require the approval by the instructor and department chair. Final examination times are posted in the Schedule of Classes and shall be noted on the class syllabus. For more information on the course information/syllabus content, refer to the Academic Affairs Policy, AA 2015-03, Syllabus Content Policy. Check with the department office for more information.
Department staff will not proctor exams or accept examination or term papers. The student should submit their examinations directly to you, and if, as an exception for some reason, they are left in your office or under your office door, you should make it clear that this is at a student’s own risk. You should also advise students to keep copies of their work. The department office will not receive (faxed or) emailed assignments. The CSUDH Learning and Testing Center provides proctoring services Monday through Friday. The student and faculty must complete the Proctor Service Request Form and should be submitted to the Toro Learning and Testing Center prior to scheduling an exam appointment. For more information on the procedures, form, and testing hours, visit their website.
Syllabus
A written syllabus (hard copy) is required; we encourage its posting on Blackboard and the web as well. You are also required to provide a copy of your syllabus for each course you teach at the beginning of the semester to your department. The copy of the syllabus shall be maintained on file until the next full program review. Any substantive changes to the syllabus should be communicated in a timely manner to students and department chair. During the first week of classes, an instructor will distribute electronically, physically, and/or post online the course syllabus. The syllabus content shall include, at a minimum, some required elements. Refer to the Academic Affairs Manual Policy, AA2015-03, Syllabus Content, and AAP 009.001, Policy for the Addition of Computer/Information Literacy Expectations and/or Student Learning Outcomes to Syllabi.
Undergraduate Advising Policy
All freshman students and students on Academic Probation will have a Freshman Mandatory Advising Hold before they can register for their second and third semesters. These holds will be removed until the student has completed the Mandatory Advising Session. Holds placed on students with declared majors will be removed by the appropriate college designee. Check with the department office for the college protocol. Holds placed on undeclared students will be removed by the University Advisement Center (UAC). Refer to the Academic Affairs Manual Policy, AA2005-09 (AAA013.002).
Evaluation of Teaching (PTE’s)
The University uses a web-based system to administer the Perceived Teaching Effectiveness (PTE) through the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development. Information from student evaluations of teaching effectiveness (PTE) is used as one element in assessing instructional effectiveness. Students have an opportunity to provide electronic feedback on their courses and instructors; and, the faculty has an opportunity to use the results for course improvement. Tenured faculty with roles of department chairs, coordinators, peer reviewers, and academic administrators may also use the results as one of several tools and documents for faculty periodic evaluations, according to Article 15 of the CFA/CSU Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). All faculty have the opportunity to include two (2) additional questions to the PTE survey. Students have access to complete their evaluations from any desktop computer or mobile device via MyCSUDH.edu or the link sent to their CSUDH student email account.
All courses taught shall be evaluated, according to Article 15.15 of the CFA/CSU Collective Bargaining Agreement and PM 2022-05, Process for Student Course Evaluations of Faculty Perceived Teaching Effectiveness. The electronic PTE data collected shall be incorporated as part of the Personnel Action File (PAF).
A “best practice” for PTE administration is to allow students ten (10) minutes at the end of class to complete their PTE. If you do so, the instructor must leave the classroom while the students access the PTE.
The PTE survey will be administered as noted in the PTE schedule for that term. Courses scheduled with an early end date will be processed on a case-by-case basis.
Only the individual faculty, Deans, Department Chairs (tenured) and Peer Committee Reviewers (tenured) will be granted access to the evaluation results pursuant to Article 15.2 of the CFA/CSU CBA.
The portal can be accessed from any desktop computer or mobile device using your campus credentials at https://dhwapp.csudh.edu/perceived/login or clicking on the PTE icon via MyCSUDH.
We encourage you to review the PTE Faculty User Guide.
The PTE results of the student survey will be made available to you at the end of the semester and when all grades have been submitted. Instructors may print their PTE result(s) for courses they taught only. Faculty are encouraged to keep a copy of their reports for their own records and/or for inclusion in the RTP evaluation process.
You can complete the Online Optional Questions form through the PTE portal. To view the PTE results, log in to the PTE portal, click on the PTE Reports tab, and select the PTE Results Report, along with the term and department. Additional information about the PTE process, user guides, schedule, PTE tips, and the survey questions can be found on the website.
Grade Appeals
The purpose of the grade appeals process is to afford an opportunity for an undergraduate or graduate student to appeal a final course grade under certain circumstances, such as instructor error, computational, or clerical error or contrary to procedures established in course syllabi; or were prejudicial or capricious. Before initiating a formal grade appeal, students will seek informal resolution with the instructor or Department Chair. Informal resolution requires the student to meet with the faculty member or Department Chair no later than 30 calendar days immediately following the assignment of the original grade. The timeline can be extended if the student requests and receives an extension from the College Dean or can demonstrate extenuating circumstances beyond 30 calendar days. If the matter is not resolved with the instructor or Department Chair, the student may submit a formal grade appeal, in writing, to the Dean of the College within 21 calendar days after receiving the decision of the instructor or Department Chair. The Grade Appeal Process can be found on the website and the AA 2017-01, Student Grade Appeals Policy on the Academic Affairs Policy website.
Remember to save student written work for one year after the end of the course. You can do so in your office on campus (if there is room) or elsewhere. You can also return papers and exams to students if you prefer (that is your decision; however, unreturned work must be kept for at least one year after the end of the course). Grading and Grade Distribution Student performance in each course is reported at the end of each semester by one of the following grades (with the grade points earned). For the most current information, read the University Catalog.
In your syllabus, you should notify students whether or not you are using plus/minus grading. Grade carefully, honestly, and responsibly. Prior to the add deadline, please check the final course roster (available through MyCSUDH.edu Portal) to confirm that all your students are registered, and that outstanding permission numbers have been used. If any name is missing, have the student verify their enrollment in MyCSUDH.edu, inform the department ASC immediately and try to resolve the issue. It is unlikely that the student will be able to register after the add deadline, even if they have been attending the class since the beginning. Nonetheless, the student may submit a Petition for Exception when unusual circumstances exist. The student can download the form and submit it to the College Dean's Office.
You may also reference the following resources:
• Academic Technology TutorialsGrade Submission
Grades can begin to be entered during the final examination period and by 3 pm on the last day of the semester in MyCSUDH. For Extended Education courses, grades are always due 72 hours after the course end date. For detail instructions on how to post final grades in my MyCSUDH, go to the website.
All faculty members who teach are required to hold office hours and must inform the department staff of their office hours before classes begin. According to Academic Affairs policy, faculty must schedule office hours each week during an academic term, with one (1) hour for every three (3) units of instruction. Office hours should be scheduled in intervals of no less than 30 minutes. These office hours may be held on campus, in the field, online, or through a combination of these options. For more details, refer to Academic Affairs Manual Policy AA 2005-04 (AAPS040.001). If you need to miss a scheduled office hour, please notify the department office staff in advance and, if possible, post a note on your office door.
Academic Integrity
We expect you to do all you can to ensure the academic integrity of the educational process at CSU Dominguez Hills. We expect your adherence to responsible professional standards of behavior and a commitment to professional ethics. To know more about your faculty responsibility for promoting Academic Integrity at CSUDH, visit the Academic Integrity website. It is important that you report cases of academic dishonesty; ignoring them doesn’t do the student any favors. When you believe you have identified a case of academic dishonesty, you should follow the CSUDH Disciplinary Procedures found on the website. You should also consult the department chair regarding such issues.
Instructional/Faculty Development
We expect you to work for the development and improvement of your teaching and evaluation strategies. To that end, we suggest that you consult with colleagues, seek mentoring, and be willing to try new things. Some additional resources to consider include:
• Academic TechnologyStudent Expectations of Instructors
Students expect you to be prepared, to be knowledgeable and enthusiastic, reasonably well-organized, willing to lead a discussion, answer questions, and pose interesting questions. For the CSU Dominguez Hills “Student Rights and Responsibilities,” you can find the Student Conduct policies and procedures through the Student Conduct link.
Students also expect you to meet your scheduled appointments; it is frustrating to students when an instructor is not at an appointment, and the department staff does not know where that person is. Please call the department from your cell phone from traffic, and let them know what is happening, so someone is able to assist with any inquiries. To facilitate this, we recommend adding the department phone number to your cell phone contact list.
You may want to look at the form the students will use to evaluate the course near the end of the class on the website.
Student Conduct or Concern Resources
Every university-issued computer has a “RED FOLDER” (SEE something. SAY something. DO something) desktop icon with information and resources from the CSU System; some of the CSUDH specific resources listed here are:
• Center for Advocacy, Prevention, and Empowerment (CAPE)
• Student Conduct Incident Reporting Form
- Student Conduct Office: Division of Student Affairs, Welch Hall 410, (310) 243-2801
• Title IX – Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct, and Dating/Domestic Violence incident Report Form
- Title IX Officer and staff: Welch Hall 470, (310) 243-1025
Student Support Services
The following are some of the support services available to students on campus:- Associated Students, Incorporated: Advocates for student rights, serves as the student voice, scholarships, internship opportunities, etc.
- Academic Support Programs and Identity-Based Resource Centers
- Academic Services and Student Success Centers: Advises undergraduate students on topics such as GE advising, overall graduation requirements, academic probation and disqualification, remedial English and Math requirements, mandatory freshman advising, and university policies and procedures.
- Career Center
- Dean of Students
- Food and Shelter Resources
- Student Health and Psychological Services
- Title XI: CSUDH is committed to creating and sustaining an educational and working environment free of sexual misconduct, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking. If you are experience any of these forms of misconduct, you are strongly encouraged to inform the Office of Equity and Inclusion.
- Toro Care Grant: Provides assistance to students who are struggling with a personal crisis or an unforeseen situation.
- Toro Guardian Scholars: A comprehensive program dedicated to supporting college students who have transitioned from the foster care system.
- Toro Learning and Testing Center: Offers all students tutoring and testing assistance.
- Veterans Resource Center: Provides advisors, mentors, academic workshops, and holistic personal and professional development opportunities to help students’ transition to the university.
- Women’s Resource Center
- Writing Center
According to the CFA/CSU Collective Bargaining Agreement, Article 11.1, “The Personnel Action File shall be defined as the one (1) official personnel file for employment information and information that may be relevant to personnel recommendations or personnel actions regarding a faculty unit employee.” “A faculty unit employee shall have the right to submit material to his/her Personnel Action File. A faculty unit employee shall have the right to submit a written rebuttal to any material in his/her Personnel Action File, or scheduled for placement in his/her Personnel Action File after notification of such placement according to provision 11.4 of this Article”.
The personnel action file for the full-time faculty unit employee is housed in the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development. You may request to view your PAF by visiting the office during regular business hours at Welch Hall, Suite B-368, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The personnel action file for the part-time faculty unit employee is housed in the College Dean’s Office. Please contact your respective college to schedule a time to view your Personnel Action File (PAF).
Academic Senate
The Academic Senate plays an active part in academic governance at CSUDH. All faculty are welcome to attend and participate in the monthly Academic Senate meetings and serve on committees.
California Faculty Association (CFA) – Unit 3
The California Faculty Association (CFA) represents all faculty in the CSU, including lecturers. You can visit the CFA (CSUDH local website). The CSUDH CFA Chapter is located in SAC 2119. Faculty relationships with the CSU administration are governed by the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), especially Articles 12 (Appointment), 15 (Evaluation), and 32 (Benefits). The contract is available online.