POLICY NO: 2-14
VCCS POLICY NO: N/A
EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/05/91
REVISED DATE: 01/24/17

  1. Purpose:

    To describe the policy for obtaining classroom speakers from outside the college for face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes.

  2. Definitions:

    N/A

  3. Policy:

    Any full-time or adjunct faculty member who desires to have a guest speaker for a class will secure the approval of the dean or designee of the school for that particular class at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the class.

    If a proposed speaker would involve a cost to the college, prior approval must be obtained from the vice president of academic affairs or designee via the dean of the school for that particular class.

  4. Procedures:

    Procedures for paying an outside speaker are found in Reynolds Policy No. 3-26, Appointment and Compensation of Adjunct Faculty and Non-Teaching Personnel.

  5. Other Information:

    Reynolds Policy No. 3-26, Appointment and Compensation of Adjunct Faculty and Non-Teaching Personnel.