770 N. Main St. L'Anse MI, 49946
(906) 524-8400

Faculty Orientation

WELCOME TO KBOCC!

We are so happy to have you join our team!

To ensure you have all of the needed resources, we have created this interactive orientation for you to complete! Please complete the modules at your own pace prior to the semester beginning. 

ORIENTATION MODULES
Faculty Guidebook
Employee Handbook
Canvas Guide
Faculty SharePoint

IMPORTANT CONTACTS

Dean of Academic Affairs

Megan Haataja

Oversees academic programs and courses. Makes decisions and recommendations to institutional leadership regarding academic course schedules, faculty, and space allocation. Your contact for all things course and academic program related!

(906) 524-8313

Dean of Student Services

Amanda Nordstrom

Maintains a campus environment conducive to recruitment, retention and success of students. Addresses disruptive & inappropriate behavior within courses and on campus. Your contact for student issues and campus resources.

(906) 524-8111

Human Resources Director

Matthew Cotter

Oversees employee recruitment, retention, payroll, and workplace policies. Makes decisions and recommendations to institutional leadership regarding staffing, benefits, and compliance with employment laws. Your contact for all things HR, payroll, and personnel-related!

(906) 524-8402

Technology Help Desk

REMC-1

Supports network connections, network services, and KBOCC-issued computers and software. Request instructional equipment or assistance with classroom technology.

(906) 487-7624

Policy, Fire or Medical Emergencies

Call 911

Non-Emergency Maintenance Requests

Jeff Mayo

906-524-8501

Helpful Articles for New Faculty

Your first years as a faculty member can be disconcerting as you’re thrown into new situations. The following articles are specially chosen by and from the Chronicle of Higher Education to help new faculty deal with the duties of life in academia. Each article is a quick read. Read one or two at a time to get a better hold on your new job.

‘You’re Hired!’ Great. Now What?

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Week One on the New Job

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The Loneliest Faculty Orientation Table

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This Is How a Scholar Behaves

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The 21st-Century Academic

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Faculty Survival Guide

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The 4 Properties of Powerful Teachers

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Small Changes in Teaching: The First 5 Minutes of Class

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