New Manager Orientation

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Departmental Orientation

A departmental orientation helps the new employee see how college policies and processes are applied in a specific departmental context. Normally it is conducted by the support staff mentor.

The following activities and actions may form a part of a departmental orientation:

Action

Resources and People
Welcome to Department by Supervisor Supervisor
Review of duties  
Identify Support Staff mentor  
Situate Department within Algonquin Academic Cycle

College Academic Cycle
Identify contribution of Department to Algonquin Academic Cycle

College Academic Cycle
Review of Department/School Client Service Standards

Coordinated by Support Staff Mentor
Introductions and tour of department  
Department/School organization  
Department/School strategic plan  
Key Contacts  
Role and Responsibilities of Department within Algonquin  
Departmental Role in Key College Processes  
Current issues within the Department  
Specific Departmental Processes  
File storage  
Function and composition of external committees  

Department/School guidelines:

  • campus mail services
  • attendance Guidelines
  • call-in procedures
  • time-off request/leave form
  • security guidelines
  • staff meeting schedule
  • printing procedures
  • after hours & weekend
  • access
  • travel & reimbursement
  

Working environment:

  • Workspace
  • Computer
  • Telephone
  • Photocopier code
  • Fax machine number
  

Accounts for college systems

  • Network login
  • PeopleSoft
  • GeneSIS
  • HRIS
  • Blackboard
  
Business Cards

Business cards are prepared by the Printing Shop in a standard format. For further information contact Public Relations
Parking pass  
Office keys  
Name tag  

Who Can I Contact With Regards to the New Manager Orientation?

Rebecca Volk, Centre for Organizational Learning; (613) 727-4723 ext. 7046

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