Missed classes must be made-up by four possible means with the approval of the college. One must either schedule a make-up class; add time to the remaining class meetings; assign a paper, project, or a self-directed learning experience which will require a time span equivalent to one class period; or by another method that is proposed by the unit member. The state now has a sick time law which took effect on July 1, 2015. The law is applicable to DCE faculty and allows for the accrual and the … [Read more...]

January – Fall 2016 DCE Salaries will increase 4% for the spring semester 2016 as provided by the collective bargaining agreement. These rates will be applicable to courses offered January 15, 2016 through the fall 2016. The new rates are as follows: Step 1 - $1,025 (1-5 courses taught at the college) Step 2 - $1,097 (6-10 courses taught at the college) Step 3 - $1,180 (11 or more courses taught at the college) Step 4 - $1,239 (8 years seniority or more at the college) .74 … [Read more...]