Holy Family University Adjunct Faculty
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Support Services

Office Space
When available, adjuncts are provided with shared office or work space and
access to a personal computer. The dean, or her/his designee, of the respective
school in which the adjunct teaches assigns office and work space.
Campus Map
A map of the Northeast Philadelphia Campus with a description of the campus
buildings is available at here or
by referring to the map and building descriptors in the undergraduate and
graduate catalogs.
Academic Calendar
The current academic year calendar can be accessed at here or
by reviewing the schedule in either the current undergraduate or graduate catalog.
E-mail Accounts
New e-mail and WebAdvisor accounts
for adjuncts and staff are automatically generated once personnel data has
been entered into the Datatel administrative system. User Identification (Userid)
and password are the same for e-mail and webmail, WebAdvisor and
network login. Adjuncts will receive information from their department/program
about the userid and password.
To access webmail, use the webmail link at www.holyfamily.edu. After login, change password by selecting Options at the upper right. The userid and password will also work for WebAdvisor, which is also accessible from the www.holyfamily.edu webpage.
Adjuncts with questions about technology, e-mail or web access should contact the Helpdesk at helpdesk@holyfamily.edu or call 267-341-3402. Adjuncts can also click the link to complete an online e-mail form for help at WebAdvisor.
Identification Cards
All current University students, full-time and part-time faculty, and staff
are issued photograph identification cards for entering campus buildings
and events at all three campuses, as well as for access to many University
services. Identification cards are issued by the Department of Public Safety
located in Room 101 of the Campus Center. Adjuncts teaching at the Newtown
Campus can secure identification cards right at the Newtown facility.
Parking
All automobiles must be registered with the Director of Public Safety, Room
105 of the Campus Center. There is no registration fee but adjuncts must
provide the license plate number and other vehicle identification information
when registering. Parking permits are issued at the Northeast Philadelphia
Campus in the Campus Center, Room 101. Permits for the Newtown Campus are
available through the Newtown Campus reception desk.
Questions about permits or any security and safety matter should be directed to the Department of Public Safety by calling 267-341-3361 or sending an e-mail message to Joseph F. McBride, Director of Public Safety at jmcbride@holyfamily.edu.
Safety, Security and Emergencies
The Department of Public Safety is staffed by highly experienced full and part-time
public safety officers. Many are former Philadelphia police officers. Security
is provided 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Phone numbers for the three campuses
follow:
Northeast Philadelphia…… 267-341-3361
Newtown…… 267-341-4011
Woodhaven…… 267-341-5011
Emergency Call Boxes
The University provides emergency call boxes throughout the campus for safety
and convenience. When activated, automatically alert a security officer and
notifies her/him of the caller’s exact location.
Walking Escorts
Upon request, the Department of Public Safety is available to provide walking
escorts to all University students, faculty, staff and visitors, 24 hours
a day, every day, to any location on campus. Call 267-341-3361 or 267-341-5011
for an escort.
Campus Closings and Emergencies
Emergency and inclement weather closings are broadcast on KYW 1060 AM Radio
and on the WYW website. University codes are as follows: Northeast Philadelphia
124-Day, 2124 Evenings and Saturdays; Newtown: 784-Day, 2784 Evenings and
Saturdays; Woodhaven: 144-Day, 2029 Evenings and Weekends.
If impending inclement weather causes the Northeast Philadelphia campus, Newtown or Woodhaven sites to close, the opening message on the University telephone system, 215-637-700, will be changed to indicate the closure(s). Campus emergencies only, dial 267-341-3333 or Extension 3333. Notification is also placed on the homepage of the University website.
Emergency Texting System
The University’s TIGER-ALERT is an emergency alert system that will allow
one to receive security-related announcements to two (2) phone numbers and
one (1) e-mail address. Enrollment is quick, simple and free. New users must
create an account by accessing and completing an online form at here and
following the directions.