Welcome to the Rutgers-Camden
Winterim Faculty Page!

Here you will find information useful to faculty members teaching during the Winterim at Rutgers-Camden. Please select from one of the topics below:

Administrative:

Academic:

Dealing with students:

Campus Facilities:


Administrative:

How and when do I get paid?
Payment is made bi-weekly. Originally the Winterim instructors were going to receive a one day worth paycheck for December 21 on December 21, but payroll decided against processing it that way. Instead instructors will receive two paychecks: one on Friday, January 4, 2013 (for four days including Dec 21); and one on Friday, January 18, 2013 (for eight days). Thus for example, an instructor with a salary of $4,350 would receive $1,450(minus deductions) on January 4 and $2,900(minus deductions) on January 18.

Payment is usually made by direct deposit, though individuals without direct deposit may still receive hard-copy checks. Checks are drawn from PNC Bank. Payroll stubs are available electronically, but will not be distributed in hard copy. Instructors should log into http://rias.rutgers.edu using their RU NetID. The first option under "Self Service" on the left hand side of the opening RIAS screen is "View Paycheck." Clicking on that will provide the complete paystub for the payment.

Payroll may not be processed for any instructors without a signed contract and a returned WSI Declaration Form. Both must be attached to the payroll data and payroll will not process the payment until both documents are present.


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How do I get an RU NetID? (This is necessary for logging into the Rutgers system)
If you are working or have worked for Rutgers within the last academic year, then your NetID should already be assigned and be active. If you have previously worked for Rutgers but have not been associated with the university for more than one academic year, then you have an assigned NetID but will not be active and will need to be re-activated.

An RU NetID is required to log on to any of the Rutgers Computer systems, including the Class Roster system, email, Sakai, eCollege, and other electronic services. To acquire an RU NetID, you must be active in the payroll system. For part-time instructors, guest RU NetID’s may be generated after payroll in New Brunswick has received your information from the Winterim Office. This means you must have signed and turned in your contract and WSI Declaration Form, and provided any required support forms (I-9, W-4, provided Social Security card and photo ID, etc.). Guest accounts usually only extend for three months from the time of activation, so be careful about activating them too early (especially for individuals trying to set up online courses).

To create an RU NetID (and therefore a Rutgers Email account - they functionally are the same thing), go to the account creation webpage: https://netid.rutgers.edu. You will be asked to fill out a form (on the website) to set up your account. Any questions regarding the account or the form should be addressed to the Camden Computing Services Account Office at (856)225-6274. The office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am - 5:00pm. Questions may also be sent to help@camden.rutgers.edu.


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How do I get a Faculty ID Card (hard copy)? (necessary to use gym, computers on campus, and library)
A Campus ID Card is necessary to access certain facilities on campus, including using the gymnasium, using the library or gaining borrowing privledges, or using the computer centers on campus. You must have completed your payroll information (turned in signed contract and any requested support documents). A copy of your signed contract will serve as temporary ID for access to campus facilities.

To obtain an ID Card, you will need to take a copy of your contract and a photo ID to the Impact Booth on the first floor of the Campus Center to have them produce an ID Card. The Card will have a barcode on its reverse side that becomes your Library borrowing ID, for borrowing books from the library or placing books on reserve. An ID Card does not have any connection to your RU NetID (your electronic ID for email and access to Rutgers electronic systems). They are two separate processes. The Impact Booth may be reached by calling (856)225-6161.


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How do I get a parking hangtag?
To park in any of the Rutgers parking lots during the Winterim requires a parking hangtag, otherwise your car will be ticketed or potentially towed. Parking is scarce in Camden and on Campus, so public transportation is encouraged. Parking hangtags may be obtained from the Parking Department located in the main lobby of the Police Building 409 North Fourth St, Camden, NJ. They are open 8:30am-12:30pm & 1:30pm to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday. You will need to bring a copy of your contract or your Rutgers ID and your vehicle registration to obtain a parking hangtag. Parking is $22.00 for the Winterim. Faculty may park in the Lots 1 and 2 (across the street from and behind Armitage Hall), and in Lot 14 (Third and Pearl Sts).


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Where do I park?
Faculty with hangtags may park in the Lots 1 and 2 (across the street from and behind Armitage Hall), and in Lot 14 (Third and Pearl Sts). There additionally is metered street parking on Fifth, Pearl and Third Sts., and an independent parking garage at Sixth and Cooper Sts. (rates vary).
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What are these payroll forms I need?
University Payroll requires several forms from individuals hired by the university:

  • Contract: will be sent to you from the Winterim Office. You will get two copies - one which you may keep for your own records and to use as a temporary ID on campus, and one which should be signed and returned to the Winterim Office. No payroll can be processed until the signed contract is returned.
  • WSI Declaration Form: will be sent to you from the Winterim Office. This two-page form must be filled out completely and returned with your contract.
  • ID Forms: All new hires must provide a Social Security Card (it MUST be the actual Social Security Card), and a photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, Military ID, etc.).
  • Payroll Forms: These include tax forms, W4 for federal and potentially out of state forms if the instructor does not reside in the state of NJ, potentially an I-9 Form. The Winterim Office will let you know if you need to fill out any of these.
  • International instructors must also provide proof of eligibility of employment in the United States.
All forms must be returned to the Winterim Office at 311 North Fifth St., 1st Floor, Camden, NJ 08102. You will not be able to acquire an RU Net ID or a University ID Card until all of your payroll information has been processed.
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Do I get an office?
Visiting faculty and instructors are assigned office space at the discretion of the academic department for which they are working. Space availability varies amongst departments on a semester basis. Contact the department chair or administrative assistant for access to office space, phone lines, and other academic supplies.
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There is an error or changes to my class listing in the schedule or on the website - whom do I contact?
If you notice an error in your class listing, your contact information, or wish to update your listing in any way (you have more class information to add, wish to add first day’s assignment, or whatever), contact Paul Butler in the Winterim Office at (856)225-6973 or at pbutler@camden.rutgers.edu to update the website.
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Where do I find out if classes on campus have been cancelled?
In the unlikely event of emergencies on campus (snow, massive power outages, etc.), and classes need to be cancelled, this information will be posted on the university website. Alternatively, you can contact the Winterim Office at (856)225-6098 or the Office of Public Information at (856)225-6026. Please note that if the University has been completely closed due to a snow emergency, there will be nobody on campus to answer the phone. KYW 1060 Am Radio also will announce school closings due to snow. Rutgers-Camden's number is 605 for daytime, and 2605 for evening.

In the event that classes are cancelled due to snow or otherwise, the two Fridays in January (January 4 and January 11) are designated as "make-up" days to make up the course time. In the event that the university is closed during the last week of class, January 18 will be used as a make-up day. Online courses will not have their courses extended past January 17, nor will require make-up days.


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My room (or building) is locked - how do I get in?
Occasionally Facilities Maintenance will forget to unlock rooms or buildings (Penn 401, for example). Contact either the Winterim Office (856)225-6098 at 311 North Fifth St, First Floor; or contact Campus Security at (856)226-6009 in the Administrative Services Building, 409 North 4th St. Response time is usually a few minutes.
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There are problems with the room (air conditioning off, windows or lights broken, etc) - what do I do?
If there are any problems with the classroom, such as equipment failures, air conditioning issues, broken lights or windows, contact the Winterim Office at (856)225-6098 in Armitage Hall, 311 North Fifth St., 1st Floor. Do not simply move the class without contacting the Winterim Office - we will respond very quickly to solve the problem.
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Academic:

How do I see my class list? (access roster)
There will no longer be any hard copy rosters, preliminary or final, distributed on campus. All class information will only be available via the webreg system. You will need to have an RU NetID to access the class rosters (see above for obtaining an RUNet ID).
  1. Go to the website: https://sims.rutgers.edu/rosters/ and select Log In.
  2. On Rutgers Central Authentication Service page, enter your RUNet ID and password, leave Authentication type as Default, and select LOGIN.
  3. On the Class Rosters Application page, enter the class information (Unit, Subject, Course, Section, Year) in the appropriate fields on the page, and select Retrieve Roster.
  4. The roster with enrolled students will be displayed.
Note: if you want to create an email list of the students in your class, you may use the RAMS System and add any email addresses of students in your class. It is recommended that you suggest to the students to create RU NetID accounts so that they may access their grades, get Rutgers information, etc. You can additionally find an email list of students from the Roster page by selecting the “Download email addresses for Listserv" or “Download email addresses for Majordomo" options on the roster display page. However this uses the default email information from the registrar's student profiles. Many students do not submit any email information, and often the default account is a Rutgers account that the student does not check with any regularity.

For additional help with the roster page, select the Help tab at the top of the Class Roster Application page.
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How and when do I submit grades? (THERE WILL BE NO MORE HARD COPY ROSTERS!)
Grades are due 48 hours from the end of the class. The last day of class is January 17, 2013. There is no "finals" period in the Winter Session.

Please note that there will be no more hard copy grade rosters available to submit grades. The only way to submit grades to the Registrar’s will be via the REGIS system. You will need an RU NetID to access the Roster system to submit your grades. To enter your grades for class:

  1. Go to the website: https://sims.rutgers.edu/rosters/ and select Log In.
  2. On Rutgers Central Authentication Service page, enter your RUNet ID and password, leave Authentication type as Default, and select LOGIN.
  3. On the Class Rosters Application page, enter the class information (Unit, Subject, Course, Section, Year) in the appropriate fields on the page. Click on the check box in front of the option “Check the box to Submit “Grades" for Students by Course," and then select “Retrieve Roster."
  4. The roster of enrolled students will be displayed, with spaces to enter the grades. There will also be additional blank spaces at the bottom of the student list to enter students who do not appear on the list, but attended the class. Please type in what information you have on the student in those fields, and enter the appropriate grade.
  5. When you are done, select Submit at the bottom of the page and the grades will be submitted to the registrar’s system.
Grades are due 48 hours from the end of the class.

Grades may be assigned as follows:

  • A: Outstanding, numeric 4.0
  • B+: numeric 3.5
  • B: Good, numeric 3.0
  • C+: numeric 2.5
  • C: Satisfactory, numeric 2.0
  • D: Poor, numeric 1.0 (not a valid grade for graduate courses).
  • F: Failing, numeric 0.0
    Please note, there are no minus grades, such as A-, B- etc. Minus grades assigned will convert to the grade without the minus.

    Other valid grade symbols are:

  • S/U: Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory - given only when a course is taken on a non-credit basis.
  • P/NC: Pass/No Credit - A non-numerical grade of P/NC is assigned only to Rutgers University regularly enrolled students who have registered for an undergraduate course on a Pass/Fail basis when such registration is in accord with the regulations of the unit. P (Pass) is equivalent to an A, B, or C, while NC (No credit) is equivalent to a D or F.
  • IN: Incomplete - may be used by the instructor when the student is unable to fulfill the course requirements and the completion of such would substantially improve the grade. It is the student’s responsibility to contact the instructor to arrange for submission of a Change of Grade Form to change the IN to an appropriate letter grade. Undergraduate IN convert to an F on February 4, 2013 unless the deadline has been extended by the professor via the Registrar’s Office. Graduate IN have one year from the end of the course before converting to an F.
  • W: Withdrawn - this is assigned only by the Registrar’s office, and indicates a student has officially withdrawn from class. If a student has stopped attending a class, the professor should assign a TZ as below.
  • TZ: Temporarily assigned by an instructor to students who have never attended or stopped attending a course section without officially withdrawing. The instructor should in the notes section indicate the last day of attendance if the student stopped attending a class, or note "never attended" if the student did not attend the class at all. TZ’s will convert to F’s on February 4 if the student does not contact the Winterim Office to resolve the problem. The instructor does not have to fill out any Change of Grade Forms for this to happen.
  • RD/RF: Re-examination permitted. For use only when the instructor cannot assign a grade better than D and considers the final examination grade to be dramatically inconsistent with the student’s previous work as to merit a re-examination. The instructor should arrange with the student a re-examination, and the instructor must then do a Change of Grade. This must be done by February 4. At that time, an RD will convert to a D and an RF will convert to an F.

    Change of Grade are done electronically from https://sims.rutgers.edu/rosters/. Select the second option Electronic Grade Change System (EGCS) and enter the information. You will need to know the student's ID and your course number to submit the change of grade. All changes of grades are secondarily approved by the Department Chair and the Dean's Office.

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    May I post grades somewhere for my students?
    No. Student information is confidential and should not be posted in part or in whole anywhere where it might be publicly viewed. Secondarily, students who have not properly registered and paid for their course should not have access to their grades (students that have not registered/paid will not have their grades posted to the Registrar’s system or to the webreg until they have resolved their registration issues). Grades should not be emailed or otherwise given to students. The only place grades are and should be available to students is through the webreg or the Registrar’s systems. Paid students can access both of these systems for their grades.
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    How and when do I order books?
    You should submit your book request to the bookstore by October 21, 2012. Go to the University District Bookstore website at: University Bookstore. Select the “Faculty" tab on the top of the main page and follow the instructions from there. You will need the author, title, edition and ISBN for the books you would like to have placed on order.

    The bookstore receives regular enrollment updates, so you do not need to worry about how many copies of the book to order. If you wish, the required textbooks for your course can be posted to the Winterim website with your course listing. Contact Paul Butler (pbutler@camden.rutgers.edu or (856)225-6098) with the relevant information.
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    How and when do students get books?
    The bookstore hours will be posted on the Bookstore Front Page. Student may obtain books from the bookstore or other vendors once the information is available about the books from the instructor. The bookstore will maintain information about what books the instructor has requested for the class, though this information may also be available from the website if the instructor has provided information there. Students should have acquired the necessary books before the start of class.
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    When is my class?
    Your contract should indicate the meeting times for your course. Alternatively, this information is also available on the Winterim website and in the Winterim Catalog. In general, the following codes are used to indicate the time of class:

  • W1:Friday, 12/21 8:30am-12:10pm; 1/2-1/17 M,Tu,W,Th 8:30am-12:10pm
  • W3:Friday, 12/21 1:00pm-4:40pm; 1/2-1/17 M,Tu,W,Th 1:00pm-4:40pm
  • W6:Friday, 12/21 6:00pm-9:40pm; 1/2-1/17 M,Tu,W,Th 6:00pm-9:40pm Please note that all Mathematics courses do not meet on December 21.
    Online courses are generally assigned a section of W1, though this does not mean that they have to meet at any specific time.
    Please note that the university is closed from December 22, 2012 through January 1, 2013.

    It is expected that classes will meet every indicated day, and for the full class time in order for the class to have sufficient contact hours to be accredited.
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    When will I know if my class is running?
    Classes that achieve their enrollment targets will run - you can determine this by looking at your online roster. In cases where the enrollment is low, we usually will not make any final determinations until Monday, December 3, 2012 (the last day or regular registration). In any case, if the enrollment is low we will contact the instructor with options. If we decide to cancel a course for low enrollment, we will contact the instructor and the department chair. We also normally send out low enrollment warnings two weeks prior to that date (Monday, November 19) as a "heads up" to instructors and chairs that the course might be in jeopardy, and that additional promotion is needed to have the course successfully run.
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    Where is my class?
    The location of the class is listed in the course listings. The room location follows the Index number in the second line of the course listing in the catalog or on the website. Building codes are as follows:

    • ATG: Armitage Hall, 311 North Fifth St.
    • BSB: Business and Science Building, Third and Penn Sts.
    • CS: 319 Cooper St.
    • FA: Fine Arts Building, Third and Linden Sts.
    • LIB: Paul Robeson Library, (2nd Floor seminar rooms) front entrance at center of campus green.
    • PENN 401: Library Lecture Hall, 401 Penn St. (Penn St. is actually a sidewalk at that point - this is the side entrance of the library facing the Law School)
    • SCI: Science Building, Third and Penn Sts.
    • SLH: Science Lecture Hall in the Science Building, 1st Floor of Science Building
    • SWB: Social Work Building, 217 North Sixth St.
    Occasionally it is necessary to change classrooms due to equipment needs, class size, or other considerations. Classroom locations with any changes are posted on the front doors of all building during the first day of class, and signs are posted at the individual rooms of any classes that have been changed. The website will also be updated to reflect the room changes.

    Please also note that December 21, 2012 is also the last day of final exams for Fall 2012. For that day only we may need to move some classrooms so that final exams are not disrupted. Instructors will be contacted regarding any room changes that have to be made, and signs will be posted on the rooms to indicate to students the changes.
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    I need powerpoint or multi-media for my class - how do I make sure I have it?
    Presently, all classrooms in Armitage, Business and Science, 319 Cooper St, and Fine Arts are equipped with overhead projectors, computer inputs to an overhead projector, and Media Players. In the Business and Science Building, all classrooms are equipped with computers. In the other buildings, the large lecture classrooms (ARM 121, FA 110, Penn 401, SLH) have computers - the other rooms have terminals with keyboards. All rooms are equipped with connecting cords to attach a laptop to the system, should you wish to use your own laptop. Laptops may be available from the academic departments for loan, but they are in limited supply - contact your department for availability. Presently only four rooms are equipped with slide projectors (FA 110, 217, 219, 221). Only FA 215 is supplied with a full range of audio equipment. There are no other portable units for any other purpose on campus.

    Instructions for use of the equipment in the classrooms may be found at ,http://smartclassrooms.camden.rutgers.edu. Basically you should check the room to which you have been assigned to make sure the necessary equipment is available in that room. If it is not, please contact the Winterim Office at pbutler@camden.rutgers.edu or (856)225-6098 to have your class moved to a room that can accommodate your needs.

    PLEASE NOTE: There are only five spaces on campus with computer terminals for all students. These would be BSB 134, BSB 335, BSB 336, the E-Classroom in the basement of the Library, and the North Conference Room in the Campus Center. Please note that BSB 335 and 336 are generally reserved for MBA classes, and that the Library and Campus Center are not usually available in the evening. If you need a room with computer access for all students, contact the Winterim Office and we will arrange to have you placed in one of the available rooms.


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    I need photocopying done - how is this handled?
    Photocopying is done through the department. Contact your department for departmental access codes and procedures as to where photocopiers are, etc. PLEASE NOTE: most departments are only open 8:30am to 4:30pm. If you are teaching at night, you may not have access to copiers during the evening - contact your department for instructions. In an emergency, copying may be done through the Winterim Office - contact at (856)225-6098.
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    I need whiteboard markers, erasers, bluebooks or other academic supplies - how is this handled?
    Any consumable items that are needed for classroom use are acquired through the academic department. Understand that some items may need to be ordered from suppliers, and that this may take one or more weeks to obtain. Please contact your academic department secretary with any requests as soon as possible so that supplies may be available to you in a timely manner. In an emergency, some supplies may be available at the Winterim Office. Long use items (printer cartridges, laptop batteries, etc.) will not be considered. Other items (instructional DVDs or films, for example) must be approved Dean's Office before purchase.
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    How do I reserve books in the library?
    You will need a University ID card with library barcode to place books on reserve in the library. You may fill out the reserve forms at the reserve desk in the library to place books on reserve. Alternatively, it may be done from the library website: http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/lib_servs/reserve_services_faculty.shtml Select the option for Camden Robeson Library under How to Submit Reserve Requests, and complete the form on that page. For further information, contact the library reserve desk at (856)225-6033.
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    My class is web-enhanced - how do I set that up?
    Course enhancements based on the web are done through one of two methods. Either the instructor can themselves set up an independent website, or they can use one of the online course systems (Sakai or eCollege) as a course supplemental system.

    Instructors with RU NetID’s have a large amount of space on the crab server to create a website should they so choose. A number of web toolkits and other information can be found on the Rutgers Computer Services website: http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/HELP/internet.php Further help can be obtained at help@camden.rutgers.edu

    For information on setting up supplemental course information on Sakai or eCollege, contact the Office of Instructional Design and Technology at http://idt.camden.rutgers.edu or the individual sites http://sakai.rutgers.edu or http://onlinelearning.rutgers.edu/ecollege.
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    I want to take students on a field trip - what do I have to do?
    Contact the Winterim Office (856)225-6098 to let us know your intentions, so that we know where the class and students are, and so that we may provide assistance as possible. There is limited accessibility to shuttle buses on campus to provide transportation to off-campus sites, so arranging for alternative transportation is preferable.
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    I need to miss a day of class or am running late to class - whom do I contact?
    Classes are expected to meet each indicated day for the full time to allow for enough contact hours for the class to be accredited. If an emergency occurs such that the instructor is unable to meet their class, or are running late due to some emergency, the instructor should contact the Winterim Office at (856)225-6098 or email winterim@camden.rutgers.edu so that the Office may inform the students of the situation and provide instructions.

    Usually if an instructor does not appear for their class, the Winterim Office will make all attempts to contact the instructor to find out the situation. If we are unable to contact the instructor after a reasonable period of time, we will take attendance of the students present and dismiss the class, and make a note of the situation in the instructor’s file. So it is important to contact the Office with any problems the instructor has making it to their class.
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    Dealing with students:

    I have a special needs student (blind, deaf, limited access, etc.), what do I do?
    Rutgers is a full service university that does not discriminate based on any disability. All students, regardless of handicap, should be served. The student themselves should have contacted the Disability Services Office to arrange for appropriate assistance, but in the event that they have not, the instructor and the student should contact Tim Pure at the Disability Services Office(856)225-6442 on the 2nd Floor of Armitage Hall in the administrative wing of the building. Students with disabilities are allowed additional time for exams, are allowed readers or other support persons necessary for them to function within the class within reason. If there are issues with physical access to the room, please contact the Winterim Office at pbutler@camden.rutgers.edu or (856)225-6098 so that we can relocate the class to allow access.
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    A student has stopped attending class. What do I do?
    Functionally nothing. Note the date that the student stopped attending. When submitting a grade for the student, enter the TZ grade (stopped or never attended) for that student with the last date attended in the notes field. If a grade of W appears on the roster, it means the student has already formally withdrawn, and you need take no further action. It is between the student and the Winterim Office to resolve any registration issues.
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    A student has cheated/plagarized work - how do I handle this?
    The full university policy for Academic Integrity may be found at http://fas.camden.rutgers.edu/student-experience/academic-integrity-policy/ Basically, the instructor should document the incident as best as they can, and submit all materials to the Dean's Office (for Arts and Sciences, the third floor of Armitage Hall administrative wing; for School of Business the 2nd Floor of the Business and Science Building). Full procedural instructions may be found at on the website, including all forms.


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    A student appears in class but not on my roster - what do I do?
    The student should be referred to the Winterim Office to resolve registration issues. If the student attends any portion of the class, a grade should be assigned on the roster, even if that grade is a TZ (stopped attending). If the student does not appear on the roster when grades are submitted, then whatever information the instructor has on the student should be entered at the end of the roster in the fields provided including the appropriate grade. It is up to the student to resolve any registration issues with the Winterim Office.
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    A student appears on my roster, but not in my class - what do I do?
    If a student continues to appear on the roster until the end of the class, but never attends the class, enter a grade of TZ on the roster with a statement “never attended" in the notes section for that student. It is up to the student to resolve any registration issues with the Winterim Office. If a grade of W already appears on the roster, it means the student has withdrawn.
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    My section is listed as closed, and another student wants to join. What options are there?
    If the section is listed as closed and additional students want to enter the class, the instructor has several possible options:

    1. Contact the Winterim Office to raise the stop-point for the class. The stop-points for most classes are based on available classroom space and reasonable class size. If the instructor desires to increase the stop-point, they can contact the Winterim Office at (856)225-6098 to have it done.
    2. Allow additional students on a case-by-case basis. The student should fill out a Change of Course form, which the instructor must sign. The form should then be brought to the Winterim Office for a special permission number to add the course.
    3. Tell them no. In some cases it is impossible (such as lab courses) or undesirable to increase the class size past the stop point. It is fully within the power of the instructor to tell students that there is no more room in a class, and the student must seek another option. If there are any problems, contact the Winterim Office at (856)225-6098 for assistance.
    How do I handle Student Surveys?
    You will receive an email during the week of January 7th regarding student evaluations. The student evaluations are done by the Center for Teaching Advancement and Assessment Research in New Brunswick. There are no hard copy evaluations. The evaluations are done electronically. The results are compiled at the end of the term, and the results are submitted to the Department Chairs. Contact your department if you wish to have a copy of the results. Many departments will distribute them.

    For questions regarding the surveys, please contact CTAAR at (732)932-7466 or email info@ctaar.rutgers.edu.


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    I have a student that has a final exam on December 21. What do I do?
    December 21 is the first day of the Winterim term. It also is the last day of the Fall 2012 Final Exam period. For daytime courses, it is possible that students will have a final exam scheduled against their Winterim course for part or all of course period for that day only. Instructors have several options:

    • Provide the student with the course materials missed that day, either by having the student pick them up from the class, department, or Winterim Office, or by distributing the materials to them via email or other electronic means (Sakai, etc.). The student is then responsible for catching up as best they can with the provided materials.
    • Arrange another time to meet with the student(s). This would be entirely at the discretion of the instructor, and at a time that is acceptible to the student.
    • If a significant number of students are in the same situation (or if the instructor has a direct conflict), and the instructor and students are in agreement, the course may be rescheduled for a difference time for the first day only. Contact the Winterim Office for more information in this case.
    • It is within the rights of the instructor to suggest to the student that if there is a known conflict in attending the class, that they not take the course. The same would hold true if, for example, the student knows ahead of time that they were going to be on vacation during the class and would actively miss a day or more. Given the concentrated nature of the courses, missing even one day is missing a substantial amount of class time (the equivalent of a week in the regular term). If the nature of the course does not really allow the first option here, and the student and instructor are otherwise unable to agree to arrangments to make-up the missed time, then it is recommended that the student not take the course.
    Students or instructors with additional questions or concerns should contact the Winterim Office.

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    Campus Facilities:

    Winterim Office
    The Winterim Office is located in the Registrar's Office in the first floor of Armitage Hall, 311 North Fifth St, Camden, NJ 08102. Hours during the Winterim are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. Contact is available through: phone (856)225-6098; email: winterim@camden.rutgers.edu; FAX (856)225-6524, or feel free to visit in person. The Winterim Office is the main support and administrative office for the Winterim. All courses and information regarding Winterim activities can be found on the Winterim website http://winterim.camden.rutgers.edu
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    Campus Security
    Security can be reached at (856)225-6009 for any emergency, escort to any campus or near campus location, or facilities access after hours. The Campus Security website is http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/~rupdcamd/index.htm
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    Paul Robeson Library
    The Camden Paul Robeson Library has its own website at http://www.libraries.rutgers.edu/rul/libs/robeson_lib/index.shtml
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    Campus Center
    The Camden Campus Center has multiple facilities.

    • The Impact Booth on the first floor is where IDs are obtained, general information distributed, and tickets for campus and local events are sold.
    • Food services include the Starbucks Coffee Store, the Student Dining Hall, the Cafe Restaurant, and the Corner lounge and store.
    • The Student Health Center is located on the second floor, (856)225-6005 or at http://crab.rutgers.edu/~ruhealth
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    Gymnasium
    The Camden Gymnasium has two full sized open gyms, racketball and squash courts, and exercise and cardio rooms. Some of the facilities are used by special programs for city children during the summer, so hours may be limited. A University ID is required for use of the facility. Hours and availability are posted on the Gymnasium Website http://www.camden.rutgers.edu/Camden/Athletics/facilities.
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