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Glossary of Terms
Various terms and their meanings in relation to our documents.
Part Time
Learn about the salary schedule for part time faculty.
Non Instructional Assignments
e.g. Counselors, Librarian, DSPS, Center for Wellness and Wellbeing.
Load Factor 1.0
Various terms and their meanings in relation to our documents.
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Load Factor 1.0
Various terms and their meanings in relation to our documents.
Noncredit
Various terms and their meanings in relation to our documents.
Emeritus Classes
Various terms and their meanings in relation to our documents.
Part - Time Health Benefits
See a list of commonly asked questions relating to Part Time Health Benefits.
Associate Faculty FAQ
See Associate Faculty frequently asked questions
For answers to specific questions, please contact one of the cochairs below
Kymberlyn McBride
Part-Time Faculty Committee Co-Chair
Catherine Matheson
Part-Time Faculty Committee Co-Chair
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2023 - 2024 SMC Faculty Association Calendar
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Understanding LHE and Load Factor
Associate Faculty (AF) Status
What Is AF Status?
How Can You Earn AF Status?
How Can AF Status Be Terminated?
What Is the “Eligible but Not Awarded” List?
Leaves of Absence
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Regular Part-time Faculty Process
Emeritus Faculty Process
Completing Self-Evaluations
Performing Peer Observations of Other Faculty Members
What to Do If You Think Something Has Gone Wrong
Retirement
Preparing for Retirement
CalSTRS Defined Benefit (DB)
CalSTRS Defined Benefit Supplement (DBS)
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Social Security Option
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Retiree Options
General Overview
Unemployment
General Overview - Unemployment
Filing a New Claim (over a year since the last claim)
A Quick Guide to Filing for Unemployment
The SMCFA Unemployment Calculator
Phone Interviews with the EDD
Academic Freedom
What is Academic Freedom?
What to Do If You Think Your Academic Freedom Is Being Violated
Academic Freedom Resources
Workplace Concerns
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