PART ONE: INTRODUCTION



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THE CENTER FOR CARTOON STUDIES

ADJUNCT FACULTY HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 4

Mission 4

Governance 4

Handbook Purpose 4

Interpretations, Revisions & Amendments 5

Provisions Superseded 5

Applicability 5

ABOUT CCS 5

Degrees & Certificates Awarded 5

Enrollment 5

Academic Calendar 6

Tuition & Fees 6

Accreditation & Memberships 6

EXPECTATIONS OF ADJUNCT FACULTY 6

What Constitutes Adjunct Faculty Status 6

Class Journal / Grade Log 7

Faculty Evaluation 8

What to Do if Illness or Emergency Prevents You From Meeting Your Class 8

Payroll and Paychecks 9

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY 9

FACULTY SERVICES 9

Audio Visual Equipment 9

Library Access 9

Schulz Library 9

Dartmouth Library 10

Kilton Public Library 10

Printing & Copying 10

E-Mail 10

Wireless Network 10

Computer and Software Discounts 11

Apple Education 11

GovConnection 11

Discounts at Local Businesses 11

Mail 12

Message Board 12

Parking 12

Bike Share 12

Reimbursement for expenses 12

Visiting Artists & Guest Lecturers 13

CONDUCT & POLICIES 13

Confidentiality 13

Use of Copyrighted Materials 14

Telecommunications and Computer Use 15

Harassment Policy 15

Non-Discriminatory Policy 15

Employees with Disabilities 15

Standards of Conduct 16

Alcohol and Drugs 16

Fireworks/weapons 16

Tobacco 16

Harassment 16

Safety 16

Fire Safety 16

Loss 16

Work Interruption & School Closure 16

Closing Policy 17

FACILITIES & CONTACT INFORMATION 18

Key Staff 18

Support Staff 18

Mailing Addresses 18

Facilities 18

CCS Main Building (Colodny Building) 18

Gates-Briggs Classroom 19

Schulz Library 19

Old Telegraph Building 19

Room Scheduling and Use of Space 19

SAFETY & SECURITY 20

Building Access 20

Emergency Phones On Campus 20

Emergency, Accident or Fire 20

Personal Injuries 20

INTRODUCTION

Mission

The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) is dedicated to providing the highest quality of education to students interested in creating visual stories. CCS curriculum of art, graphic design, and literature reflect the wide array of skills needed to create comics and graphic novels. CCS emphasizes self-publishing and prepares its students to publish, market, and disseminate their work.

CCS, recognizing the central role that socially responsible businesses can play in a community, will initiate and be responsive to innovative ways to improve the local cultural and economic quality of life.

Governance

Legal and actual responsibility for governance of The Center for Cartoon Studies is vested in the Board of Directors. Board members are identified by a Nominating Committee and elected; they are selected from the broad community and represent the many constituencies of CCS. The Board is responsible for all aspects of CCS’s program including, but not limited to, admissions policies, buildings and grounds, the academic program, performance criteria for faculty and staff and appointment of senior staff. The Board serves as the final internal review in any institutional grievance procedure. The Board, first empowered as of April 2004, operates through a committee system. For a current list and bio of each member, visit: index.php/about/board-of-directors

Handbook Purpose

The Center for Cartoon Studies issues this Adjunct Faculty Handbook to all new Adjunct Faculty members at the time of their initial appointment. A Handbook with current revisions will be available on the CCS Intranet at intranet, and in the Operations Manager’s office. Administrative memos pertaining to policy and operations should be kept by Adjunct Faculty with their Handbooks.

This Handbook contains a summary of the policies, practices and procedures in effect at CCS. This Handbook does not apply to full-time faculty members, staff or work-study employees. This Handbook is to be used as a guide by Adjunct Faculty and is not intended to, and does not create a contractual relationship between the College and its Adjunct Faculty members. Each member of the Adjunct Faculty has an individual employment contract with the College. The contractual rights of each Adjunct Faculty member are fully set forth in his or her employment contract. Nothing in this Handbook shall modify any employment contract between the College and its Adjunct Faculty members. Only the Director and President have authority to enter into an employment contract or to modify or amend any employment contracts. To be enforceable, any such agreement, modification or amendment must be in writing and signed by both the Director or President and the Adjunct Faculty member.

Interpretations, Revisions & Amendments

CCS has established the policies set forth in this Handbook. CCS is free to change, revoke, modify, deviate from, or amend this Handbook at any time at CCS's sole discretion, with or without prior notice to employees. On occasion, CCS may disseminate e-mails or pages containing additions or changes to this

Handbook. CCS will distribute the Handbook, and any revisions or amendments, to employees in such manner as it deems appropriate.

CCS has the right to interpret or deviate from any of the policies set forth in this Handbook or to choose not to apply any policy, based on its determination of what is in the best interests of CCS, at any time and in any manner it deems appropriate. CCS's interpretation may vary from time to time if, in its opinion, the circumstances require such variation.

Provisions Superseded

This Handbook is intended to supersede any other agreement, statement, policies, handbook, manual, memo, guidelines, practice, or writing previously adopted or entered into by CCS.

Applicability

All CCS Adjunct Faculty are subject to the guidelines set forth in this Handbook.

ABOUT CCS

Degrees & Certificates Awarded

Approved from the State of Vermont Department of Education:

CERTIFICATE IN CARTOONING

MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN CARTOONING

Enrollment

A maximum of 24 students will be enrolled each fall. All students will follow the same curriculum so the class size will remain consistent with the incoming population.

Academic Calendar

FALL 2010

September 3: Y2 Orientation

September 4: Y1 Orientation

September 7: Fall semester begins

November 25-26: Thanksgiving Holiday

December 17: End of semester

SPRING 2011

January 18: Spring semester begins

March 21-25: Spring Break

May 6: End of semester

May 9-13: Commencement Week

May 14: Commencement

Tuition & Fees

2010-11 ACADEMIC YEAR:

Application fee: $50 Nonrefundable

Deposit: $500 Nonrefundable. Applied toward tuition.

Lab fee: $250

Tuition: $16,320/year

Accreditation & Memberships

The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) is not accredited. The State of Vermont has issued CCS a Certificate of Degree-Granting Authority to offer MFA degrees and Certificates in Cartooning.

CCS is a member of the Vermont Higher Education Council (VHEC), an organization of all the Vermont public, proprietary, and independent colleges. .

Key staff memberships include the National Association of Schools of Art & Design, College Art Association, and AIGA.

EXPECTATIONS OF ADJUNCT FACULTY

What Constitutes Adjunct Faculty Status

An Adjunct Faculty member is a temporary employee of the The Center for Cartoon Studies (CCS) who is compensated on a per credit, per course, per student or per project basis and receives a term contract. Adjunct Faculty teach up to, but not more than, 12 credits or the equivalent for the College in a twelve-month period, and are not benefits-eligible.

CCS Adjunct Faculty are recruited from the ranks of full-time practicing artists, educators and designers whose primary occupation is not teaching but who bring their special work experience or expertise to the classroom.

The primary obligation of CCS Adjunct Faculty is to perform teaching services for which they are hired in a conscientious and professional manner. Deadlines on grades, course descriptions and other efforts required for the ongoing instructional programs of CCS are expected to be met. Faculty must make themselves accessible to students at least 1 hour per 3-credit course per week outside of class time. This time should be posted at the beginning of the term.

Upon hire, Adjunct Faculty will provide CCS a resume or short bio. Adjunct faculty are urged to attend the annual faculty meeting.

Class Journal / Grade Log

Faculty will assess student performance in partnership with the student who will complete a self-evaluation at the semester’s end based on the following criteria, which will be discussed with students on both the first and final day of class.

CCS Grading Policy

CCS will operate on a pass/no credit system.

Pass (P) The student has completed the course requirements in a satisfactory manner for a pre-professional course of study.

No Credit (NC) The student has not satisfactorily completed a sufficient portion of the course requirements to receive credit. The student will have 12 months to complete the course and receive a Pass.

Incomplete (I) A grade of incomplete may be granted to students who have suffered serious illness during the academic term, resulting in failure to complete all the assignments by the end of the semester. Documentation from a physician is required and must be attached to the petition for the grade of incomplete.

Evaluation Student work will be evaluated throughout the semester in the form of group critiques, individual critiques, peer review, and/or written comments.

In addition, CCS requires the instructor to accompany grade determination with concise, written comment. Grades are due within one week from last day of class. Furthermore, an appropriate senior faculty member will be pleased to write a specifically addressed letter of recommendation outlining a student’s skills and achievements for the purpose of employment, grant opportunity, or entry at another school for up to three years after graduating CCS. After three years it is expected that your portfolio and career achievements will be your best representations.

Completion of Program

All students must pass all courses required to be eligible for the granting of the degree/certificate. Students who do not pass a class will be given an opportunity to present a portfolio to demonstrate course requirements have been met in a satisfactory manner for a pre-professional course of study.

A grade of incomplete may be granted to students who have suffered serious illness during the academic term, resulting in failure to complete all the assignments by the end of the quarter. Documentation from a physician is required and must be attached to the petition for the grade of incomplete. A student who misses over 20% of a class may not be eligible for an incomplete.

Each instructor is asked to individually check in with each student half way through the semester (via e-mail, phone, or a meeting before/during/after class time) to discuss the student’s work and progress in the class. This is also a good time to set up more specific goals to strengthen specific areas that need work during the last half of the semester.

Adjunct faculty must maintain a daily log of attendance, grades, and progress of students. A class roster is supplied to faculty at the beginning of the first class. Grades must be submitted to Records within one week after the last class each semester.

Faculty Evaluation

The Director conducts performance evaluations at the end of the term based on student survey, observation, and faculty feedback. At the end of term students complete a course survey, which is confidential and is used only for course improvements.

What to Do if Illness or Emergency Prevents You From Meeting Your Class

Contact the CCS Director as soon as possible so arrangements can be made for covering your class. If there is little time before your class begins and you have been unable to reach the Director call (or have someone call) the Operations Manager and explain the situation. It is very important that every effort be made to reach us to make arrangements for the class session. CCS main phone number is: (802) 295-3319

Payroll and Paychecks

Adjunct Faculty salary is prorated for half the semester of hire. Notification of the dates of the first and last paychecks is provided at the beginning of each semester. Paychecks are distributed to mailboxes in the CCS Faculty Office.

ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND RESPONSIBILITY

Each faculty member is entitled to full freedom in research and creative work, and in the publication and exhibition of the results. Each faculty member is entitled to freedom in the classroom and the studio in discussion of his or her subject, but should be careful not to introduce into his or her teaching controversial matter that has no relation to the subject. The intent of the preceding statement is not to discourage what is “controversial”. Controversy is at the heart of the free academic inquiry, which this statement is designed to foster. The passage serves to underscore the need for the teacher to avoid introducing material that may be perceived as offensive when it has no legitimate pedagogical purpose. When a faculty member speaks or writes as an individual, he or she is free from institutional censorship or discipline. His or her position as a member of an institution of higher learning imposes the obligation to make clear that he or she is not an institutional spokesperson. Hence, he or she should at all times be accurate, should exercise appropriate restraint and should show respect for the opinion of others.

FACULTY SERVICES

Audio Visual Equipment

Digital projectors, laptops, opaque projectors, slide projectors, VHS/DVD players, digital speakers, and a PA system are available for instructional use. Please coordinate all equipment set up needs prior to class with the Programming Assistant.

Library Access

Schulz Library

The Library is located at 58 Bridge Street, approximately three blocks from the Center. Access is limited to students, staff, faculty, alumni members, and the Board. The Library schedule is posted at the beginning of each semester.

CCS has over 10,000 books, comics, and reference material available for assignments and research, primarily dealing with cartooning and other subjects taught at CCS. Adjunct faculty are entitled to check out an unlimited number of items from the Schulz Library, which are due at the end of the term. Faculty will be billed for unreturned items.

Dartmouth Library

CCS also has an institutional library card for the Dartmouth College libraries in Hanover, NH. Students, faculty, and staff can check out the Dartmouth library card from the Schulz Library. Bring the print-out of the books and materials checked out back to the Library when returning the library card. Individuals are responsible for returning materials on time and for any fines accrued.

Kilton Public Library

CCS also has an institutional library card for the Kilton Public Library inWest Lebanon, NH. Students, faculty, and staff can check out the Kilton library card from the Schulz Library. Bring the print-out of the books and materials checked out back to the Library when returning the library card. Individuals are responsible for returning materials on time and for any fines accrued.

Printing & Copying

The printer network provides wireless access to single print, copy at station, or multiple copy printing. Each Adjunct Faculty is provided with a copy card that works for all print and copy services. These cards should be used for CCS business only. Copies for personal use can be purchased; black and white copies are $0.07 each; color copies are $0.50 each. (Copy prices subject to change.)

E-Mail

E-mail accounts are established for all faculty. Access to email is available through the computer in the faculty office or other computer stations in the CCS Production Lab and Library. In continuing efforts to utilize the electronic network, cut down on the use of paper and improve communications and efficiency, all meeting notices, general information and informal communication is through e-mail. All registered email users are expected to check for e-mail messages regularly.

The log on site for CCS e-mail: mail.

Wireless Network

CCS has high-speed wireless in all campus locations.

The following White River Junction locations have free access high-speed wireless Internet:

Hotel Coolidge

Main Street Museum

Revolution Vintage

Tip Top Media Arts building

Tip Top Café

Tuckerbox Café

Computer and Software Discounts

Apple Education

CCS students, faculty, and staff are eligible for educational discount pricing on Apple products. For helpful online resources and to make purchases, visit the Apple Education/Apple Store: education

Select The Center for Cartoon Studies to see institutional pricing and to make purchases. Payments must be made by credit card.

GovConnection

Software educational discounts are made available to all CCS students, faculty, and staff by GovConnection: cartoon

To inquire about discounts and to place an order, contact:

Angelo Mullen,

E-mail: amullen@, (800) 800-2222

Discounts at Local Businesses

CCS students, faculty, and staff are eligible for discounts with CCS ID at the following local businesses:

The Bakers Studio Free coffee with the purchase of a bagel on Wednesdays

White River Junction, VT

Bean’s Art Store 10% discount on art supplies

Hanover, NH

Dartmouth Book Store 10% discount on books (see Operations Manager for an

Hanover, NH enrollment form to obtain your personal savings card)

Dukes Art & Frame Shop 10% discount on art supplies

Lebanon, NH

FedEx Kinko’s 25% discount on printing services

West Lebanon, NH

Grape Vine Gift Shoppe 10% discount on art supplies

White River Junction, VT

Main Street Museum Free admission to the museum and select events

Tip Top Pottery & Beads Waive the $8 Pottery Studio Fee

White River Junction, VT

Twin State Typewriters 10% discount on supplies

White River Junction, VT

Two Rivers Discounted membership of $200/ semester.

Printmaking Studio Members receive unlimited access to the studio facilities.

White River Junction, VT

Upper Valley Discounted rates for annual or month-to-month membership

Aquatic Center for individuals and families, and discounted day passes.

White River Junction, VT For rates: intranet

Upper Valley Food Co-op 5% discount on purchase on Wednesdays

White River Junction, VT (requires a special discount card)

Mail

Faculty and staff mailboxes, and the outgoing mail box, are located in the faculty office. Student mailboxes are located in the Production Lab.

Message Board

Adjunct Faculty will have access to CCS’s online message board, board.

Parking

Free parking is available in the village at either the town lot located on Main Street or behind the American Legion Hall on South Main Street. Parking on the street is limited to two hours. There is no overnight parking between December 1-May 1.

Bike Share

Adjunct Faculty are eligible to join the free CCS bike share program, and sign out CCS bikes for use.

Reimbursement for expenses

Teaching Supplies:

Faculty has full access to the Production Lab, which is equipped with wireless b&w and color printers, iMacs, scanners, lightboxes, paper cutters, drills, and binders, and a full screen printing lab. Classroom copies, prints, and overhead transparencies can be produced at CCS at no charge by using your CCS issued copy card. Additional supplies and expenses require approval.

Conventions:

CCS sets aside a budget for faculty to attend industry conventions and events.

Inquire with the CCS Staff for additional information.

Books:

A budget is set aside for purchasing books for both the Schulz Library and for faculty resources. Note: One copy of all course required reading books must be available in the Library. A list of required readings should be submitted to the Director in advance of the course offering. Submit faculty resource book purchase requests to the Director.

Tax-exempt purchases:

The Center for Cartoon Studies, operating under the charter of The National Association of Comics Arts Educators (NACAE), a tax-exempt, 501(c)3 organization. School related purchases might be tax-exempt. Inquire with CCS staff about specific purchases. Copies of The Center for Cartoon Studies nonprofit IRS determination letter are available for proof when needed.

Visiting Artists & Guest Lecturers

We encourage faculty to invite guest lecturers and visiting artists to the class. A complete list of CCS scheduled visiting artists is available on the online calendar (intranet). Guest lecturers are a great way to provide in-depth insight, experience, and exposure beyond the classroom experience. In some cases a small honorarium may be arranged.

CONDUCT & POLICIES

Confidentiality

In connection with their employment at CCS, Adjunct Faculty will obtain information regarding CCS students or other employees, which is considered to be confidential information. It is important that Adjunct Faculty members hold the confidential information provided by CCS in trust and confidence, and not use or disclose it, directly or indirectly, except as may be necessary in the performance of the Adjunct Faculty member's duties to CCS. Disclosure could be highly damaging to CCS, its donors or others. Disclosure could also be a violation of state or federal law. In particular, federal law protects the confidentiality of student education records.

Any information regarding students and employees with the exception of "directory information" (name, position title, department name, room number, phone extension, cell phone number and fax number) is regarded as confidential. Access to confidential or sensitive information is limited to those employees who have a need to know. Adjunct Faculty members handling confidential information are responsible for its security. Disclosure of confidential information may subject a faculty member to disciplinary action. Any materials or documents drafted by an Adjunct Faculty member or provided to any employee in connection with CCS employment belong to, and are the property of CCS. Upon termination of any teaching assignment, such materials and documents, and all copies, must be returned to CCS. Violations of this policy will subject an Adjunct Faculty member to disciplinary action up to and including termination, legal action, or both.

Use of Copyrighted Materials

It is the policy of the The Center for Cartoon Studies to follow the United States Copyright Law of 1976 as amended (Title 17 United States Code hereinafter referred to as the “Copyright Act”). Accordingly, all regular faculty, adjunct faculty, staff and students of the The Center for Cartoon Studies should follow these policy guidelines:

← Only copyrighted materials are subject to the restrictions in this policy statement. Uncopyrighted materials may be copied freely and without restriction.

← Copyrighted materials may be copied or otherwise used without the copyright owner’s permission where such copying constitutes fair use as that term is defined under the Copyright Act.

← Copyrighted software may be copied without the copyright owner’s permission only in accordance with the Copyright Act. Section 117 of the Copyright Act permits marketing an archival backup copy. Most software, however, is licensed to the user, and the terms of the license agreement may give the user permission to make copies of the software in excess of the single archival copy permitted by the Copyright Act. As a result, the user’s right to copy licensed software beyond those rights given under the Copyright Act may only be determined by reading the user’s licensed agreement. Any copying or reproduction of the copyrighted software on CCS system must be in accordance with the Copyright Act and the pertinent software license agreement. Faculty, students and staff may not use unauthorized copies of software on The Center for Cartoon Studies systems, or on computers or networks housed on the system.

← In order to copy or otherwise distribute or display materials, including software, where the materials are copyrighted, and the use exceed what is permitted by the license, and the proposed us is likely not a fair use as that term is defined under the Copyright Act, permission must be obtained from the copyright owner.

← The Center for Cartoon Studies will terminate the account of any user who The Center for Cartoon Studies believes has repeatedly infringed the copyrights of others.

← The Center for Cartoon Studies policy is to accommodate all standard technical measures designed to protect copyrighted works.

← The contact agent regarding copyright issues for The Center for Cartoon Studies is the Managing Director. The contact agent’s mailing address, phone number, and e-mail address are: Michelle Ollie, PO BOX 125, White River Junction, VT 05001, ollie@

Notifications of claimed or suspected infringements should be directed to this agent.

In addition CCS is dedicated to the freedoms protected by the first amendment of the US Constitution.

Telecommunications and Computer Use

The issuance of a password or other means of access to the computer systems is to assure appropriate confidentiality of CCS files and information. The issuance of a password does not guarantee privacy for improper use of CCS equipment and facilities. Regular faculty, adjunct faculty, staff and students are expected to operate and use the computer and phone systems for the legitimate business of CCS. They are prohibited from installing personal programs or applications on the CCS computer system. The systems are not to be used for the transmission of commercial advertisements, solicitations, or political material. Proper personal use of computer equipment, software, and the telephone is permitted when personal use does not interfere with expected work performance or violate any applicable policy, rule or law.

Harassment Policy

The Center for Cartoon Studies believes that all individuals should be treated with respect and dignity. Therefore, it is the expectation of CCS that all individuals in the course of performing their jobs or academic endeavors will conduct themselves appropriately. Sexual violence committed on property owned or rented by CCS by a student, faculty member or staff member, against any other member of the college or community at large, is prohibited and will not be tolerated. The Center for Cartoon Studies urges victims of sexual assault/violence to pursue criminal charges against the person or persons they believe to have committed the sexual assault/violence, and also to make a complaint to CCS Administration.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

The Center for Cartoon Studies admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, scholarship and loan programs, and other school-administered programs.

Employees with Disabilities

CCS does not unlawfully discriminate against qualified persons with physical and mental impairments that substantially limit one or more major life activities, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act. A qualified disabled faculty member may be entitled to reasonable accommodation if necessary to enable the employee to perform the essential functions of his or her job, and such reasonable accommodation can be provided without undue hardship to CCS. Adjunct Faculty requiring reasonable accommodation should contact the Operations Manager.

Standards of Conduct

The following are standards of conduct expected from CCS Adjunct Faculty. Violations of the following standards will have repercussions that may range, depending on the severity of the offense, from warning to probation to dismissal.

Alcohol and Drugs

The possession and/or consumption of alcohol (except at authorized functions), or illicit drugs are expressly forbidden on CCS property.

Fireworks/weapons

The use or possession of firearms, other weapons, explosives or fireworks is prohibited.

Tobacco

Smoking is not permitted inside CCS property. No one under the age of 18 is allowed to smoke since it is illegal in the state of Vermont.

Harassment

The intimidation or harassment of any student, faculty, or staff member will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

Safety

Behavior that threatens or endangers the safety of one’s own well being or the well-being or property of other persons is prohibited.

Fire Safety

All occupants must evacuate the CCS facilities when a fire alarm sounds. Tampering with, disconnecting or obstructing fire alarm bells, smoke detectors or other fire equipment is prohibited. Fire doors cannot be used to enter or exit buildings and should not be opened except in emergencies.

Loss

CCS accepts no responsibility for personal items that are lost, stolen or damaged.

Work Interruption & School Closure

In the event CCS will close due to inclement weather or some other type of emergency, an announcement will be made online on the CCS’s main page: , and a voice mail message will be on the CCS’s main line: (802) 295-3319.

Closing Policy

A decision to close a CCS educational program, or the entire institution requires thoughtful planning and careful consultation with all affected constituencies. Every effort should be devoted to informing each constituency as fully as possible about the conditions compelling consideration of a decision of such importance, and all available information should be shared. As much as possible, the determination to close a program, or the institution, will be made through a consultative process and only after alternatives have been considered, but responsibility for the final decision to close rests with the CCS Board of Directors. Since the immediate interests of current students and faculty are most directly affected, their present and future prospects require especially sensitive and timely attention and involvement.

If CCS decides to close an educational program, or the entire institution, it will consider the following options:

1. The institution teaches out currently enrolled students; no longer admits students to programs; and terminates the program, the operations of a branch campus, or the operations of an institution after students have graduated.

2. The institution enters into a contract for another institution or organization to teach-out the educational programs or program. Such a teach-out agreement requires State and Board of Directors approval.

CCS will apply every effort possible to maintain operations, but if due to uncontrollable circumstances, the school should need to close we will aggressively work with partnership schools to transfer and maintain students records and oversee requests. If we are unable secure a transfer of files and partnership with another institution, we will transfer all student files to:

Vermont Department of Education

120 State Street, Montpelier, VT 05620-2501

Students, faculty, vendors, and members of the community will be notified as soon as possible of the decision to close the institution. A message will also be posted on the schools main web site: and a voice mail message announcement on CCS’s main phone line (802) 295-3319 will include the schedule and plans for the closure.

FACILITIES & CONTACT INFORMATION

Key Staff

James Sturm

Director

sturm@ Office:

(802) 295-3319 173 South Main Street

(802) 291-0383 cell White River Junction, VT

Michelle Ollie

President Office:

E-mail: ollie@ 94 South Main Street

(802) 295-3319 White River Junction, VT

(802) 738-4001 cell

Support Staff

Valerie Fleisher

Operations Manager

fleisher@

(802) 295-3319

(603) 276-0154 cell

Jon Chadurjian

Lab Tech

chadurjian@

(802) 295-3319

(802) 999-5551 cell

Mailing Addresses

FED EX/UPS SHIP TO ADDRESS:

The Center for Cartoon Studies The Center for Cartoon Studies

PO BOX 125 94 South Main Street

White River Junction, Vermont 05001 White River Junction, Vermont 05001

Facilities

CCS Main Building (Colodny Building)

94 South Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont

TEL: (802) 295-3319

FAX: (802) 295-3399

WEB:

CCS signed a long-term lease for its main building, the Colodny, which includes two levels, totaling 5,000 square feet. The main building has a gallery, classroom, computer lab, production lab, screen-printing lab, student lounge and kitchen, three administrative offices, and two restrooms.

Gates-Briggs Classroom

39 South Main Street, Room 205, White River Junction, Vermont

The Gates-Briggs classroom is a full-service space for lectures, workshops, and studio courses. It is also available for use by student groups after hours. Reserve the space and check out the keys with the Operations Manager.

Schulz Library

58 Bridge Street, Unit 7, White River Junction, Vermont

*Hours posted each semester

The school has an offsite Library located three blocks from the CCS Main Building, adjacent to the Main Street Museum. The Library houses over 10,000 comics, graphic novels, and reference books. Hours are posted at the beginning of each semester at entrance of building, on the CCS intranet, and on the Student Activities boards in the Colodny and Old Telegraph buildings. Access and book check out privileges are granted to CCS students, alumni who have paid the lab fee, faculty, staff, interns, and the CCS Board.

Old Telegraph Building

7 Currier Street, White River Junction, Vermont

The Old Telegraph Building includes Second-Year studios, a faculty office, and the Media Room. The Media Room houses the Schulz Library’s collection of VHS tapes, DVDs, Laser Discs, CDs and other media. It has a flat screen TV and various media players as well as comfortable seating for student use.

Room Scheduling and Use of Space

Students, faculty, and staff can use the Colodny or Gates-Briggs classrooms, lab, and library during official operation hours with the exception of scheduled use for instruction or events. Special use proposals can be submitted to the Operations Manager.

SAFETY & SECURITY

Building Access

All faculty members are issued a key card with 24/7 access to the Colodny and Telegraph buildings. Nothing should be written on these cards. Report lost or stolen cards to the Operations Manager immediately. Employees may receive keys to additional buildings or campus spaces as their jobs require. These keys are the property of CCS. Report lost or stolen keys to the Operations Manager immediately.

Emergency Phones On Campus

The Colodny Building has six direct line phones and they are located in each office, two in the lab, the faculty office, and at the main entrance. Dial “9” for an outside line and 911 in case of an emergency. The Colodny Building’s address is 94 South Main Street, White River Junction, Vermont.

The Telegraph Building has a phone for local and emergency calls. Dial “9” for an outside line and 911 in case of an emergency. The Telegraph Building’s address is 7 Currier Street, White River Junction, Vermont.

A pay phone is located in the Hotel Coolidge lobby near the Front Desk.

Emergency, Accident or Fire

Call 9-1-1 immediately (dial “9” for an outside line if using a CCS phone). Any emergency, accident or fire should be reported immediately to the CCS President and Operations Manager. If an emergency evacuation is required, the following procedure is to be followed:

← When the alarm sounds, leave the building immediately, closing the doors behind you.

← Do not re-enter the building until the Fire Chief gives the “all clear”.

Personal Injuries

For emergencies, call 9-1-1 (dial “9” for an outside line if using a CCS phone).. Paramedics will treat serious injuries. You may treat minor injuries yourself (first-aid boxes are located throughout all campus buildings). All work-related injuries are to be reported to the President and/or Operations Manager within 24 hours.

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