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Adjunct Instructor Benefits 

Tuition Waiver:  Part-time faculty members who teach a minimum of three credits (or forty-five contact hours) during a semester receive a tuition waiver for CSM classes that they take during the semester in which they teach. For more details about receiving a tuition waiver, contact Human Resources, La Plata Campus CC212, for forms or call 301/934-7700.

Fitness Exercise Facilities:  Fitness centers, located on the La Plata and Leonardtown campuses, provide physical fitness assessments and individualized exercise programs.  The centers house circuit weight training equipment, free weights, exercise bikes, and stair climbers.  All employees may join the Fitness Exercise Lab by showing evidence of current employment and paying the $15.00 yearly fee.  This gives them access to the fitness center, pool, and aerobics classes as listed in the Continuing Education Schedule of Classes.  For information about signing up for any of these credit-free classes call 301/934-7727.

Free Lockers:  For storage of personal items, secure lockers are available at no cost on the La Plata campus. Contact the department’s Administrative Assistant for information.

Membership in the Educational Systems Employees Federal Credit Union (ESEFCU):  ESEFCU is a full service financial institution.  Available services include savings accounts, a share draft checking account with no minimum balance requirements and no monthly service charges, special purpose club accounts; money market accounts, IRA savings & certificate accounts; various loans, online banking.  Brochures are enclosed in this packet.  For more information call 301/645-8383.

Free Educational Training Opportunities:  Periodically, CSM offers a variety of training opportunities in technology and other areas that facilitate quality teaching.

The Innovative Teaching Center:  This state-of-the-art teaching resource center, located in the library on the La Plata campus, provides a variety of resources for instruction.

The Friday Report, CSM’s weekly newsletter, provides current information about these educational opportunities and other college events.  The Friday Report is available on-line and distributed in paper form each week in adjunct faculty mailboxes.

Mentoring by Experienced Faculty Members:  Each new adjunct faculty member is assigned to an experienced faculty department member.  The mentor is available by telephone, e-mail, and in person to facilitate teaching responsibilities for the adjunct.  Contact full-time faculty member Shirlee Levin for more information (301/870-3008 ext. 7816).

College Store Discount:  Part-time faculty members enjoy a 15% discount off general merchandise and general interest books and 10% off textbooks at the CSM College Store on all campuses.  Inquire at the book stores for details.

Free Voice Mail and E-Mail Accounts:  Both voice mail and e-mail accounts are available at no cost to all adjunct faculty.  Contact the department’s Administrative Assistant for information.

Office and Teaching Supplies:  Basic office supplies are available through the department’s Administrative Assistant.

Duplication of Classroom Materials:  Copying is available for adjunct faculty at all CSM campuses.  Small duplication projects can be done by the individual instructor, using cost codes provided by the La Plata administration. Additionally, duplication for larger projects is available through the print shops at each campus. Contact the department’s Administrative Assistant for additional information.

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Administrative Assistant Contact Information:

Dialing 301-934 and then the extension will connect you to the following Administrative Assistants. You may also dial any of the following numbers and ask for the desired extension: Washington metro area- 301-870-3008, St. Mary’s County- 301-884-8131, Toll-Free- 800-933-9177.