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2019-20 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2018-19 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2017-18 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2016-17 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2015-16 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2014-15 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2013-14 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2012-13 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2011-12 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

2010-11 Faculty Handbook (PDF)

 

  • Table of Contents
  • Section 1: Mission, History, and General Organization
    • Statement of University Mission
    • History and Development of the Institution
    • Statement of Community Values and Behavioral Expectations
    • Statement of Guiding Principles on Diversity and Inclusion
    • Statement of Rights and Responsibilities
    • The Board of Visitors
    • Administrative Structure
    • Role of the College Deans
    • Role of Department Chairs
    • Departmental Structure
    • Applicability of the Faculty Handbook
    • Amending the Faculty Handbook
    • Organization Chart
  • Section 2: Governance
    • The General Faculty
    • Role of Faculty in University Governance
    • The University Faculty Council
    • University Faculty Committees
    • Organization of Standing University Faculty Committees
    • Membership and Duties of University Standing Committees
    • Faculty Advisory Committees
    • Membership and Duties of Faculty Advisory Committees
    • College Governance
  • Section 3: Faculty Contracts, Ranks, Search Procedures, and Benefits
    • Faculty Appointments
    • Renewable Term Faculty Ranks
    • Definition of Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Ranks
    • Visiting Ranks
    • Rank of Adjunct Instructor
    • Description of Faculty Status for Persons in Other Positions
    • Special Faculty Appointments
    • Search Procedures for Faculty Positions
    • Faculty Appointment Procedures
    • Orientation for New Full-Time Faculty
    • Conflict of Interest
    • Personnel Records
    • Faculty Leave Policies
    • Extension of Probationary Period
    • Fringe and Other Benefits
    • Separation
    • Non-reappointment (Notice, Reasons, Appeal)
  • Section 4: Procedures Regarding Termination and Sanctions for Violation of Policy
    • Termination of an Appointment Before the End of the Term Specified in the Faculty Member’s Contract
    • Appeal Procedures in Cases Involving Termination or Reassignment of Faculty Appointments
    • Imposing Sanctions for Allegations of Violations of Policy, and Discharge for Cause
    • Procedures for Formal Investigation of Violations of University Policy
    • Appeal of Major Sanctions
    • Allegations of Incompetence, Neglect of Duty, or Misconduct
    • Allegations of Discrimination or Harassment
    • Allegations of Academic Misconduct in Scholarly Activity or Research
    • Termination of an Appointment for Medical Reasons
  • Section 5: Faculty Rights, Responsibilities, and Policies
    • Academic Freedom
    • The Honor Code
    • Equal Opportunity and Respectful Workplace Policies
    • Academic Policies and Regulations
    • Faculty Development
    • Professional Issues
    • Working Conditions and Related Policies
    • Faculty Grievance Policy and Procedure
  • Section 6: Faculty Evaluation Procedures
    • Annual Evaluation Principles
    • Annual Evaluation Policy and Procedures
    • Minimal Performance Criteria and Annual Evaluations
    • Annual Evaluation Documents
    • Guidelines for Completing the FAAR
    • The Schedule for Annual Evaluation
    • Faculty Salaries
    • Annual Salary Adjustments
    • Addressing Unsatisfactory Performance
    • Evaluation of Adjunct Instructors
  • Section 7: Promotion and Tenure Procedures
    • Promotion Policy
    • General Minimum Promotion Requirements
    • Individual Criteria for Promotion
    • Institutional Rank Structure Policy
    • Promotion Procedure
    • Tenure Policy
    • Tenure Requirements
    • Sample Promotion and Tenure Calendar
    • Contents of the Promotion and Tenure File
    • Expectations for the Constituents in the Promotion and Tenure Process
    • The University’s Expectations for the Promotion and Tenure Process
    • Tenure and Promotion Appeals
  • Section 8: Faculty Titles, Awards, and Other Policies and Services of Interest to the Faculty
    • Distinguished Professor
    • Faculty Marshals
    • Emeriti Faculty
    • Faculty Awards
    • Assorted Administrative Services, Procedures, and Policies
    • Academic Support Services
    • Academic Services and Support for Students
  • Appendices
    • Appendix A
    • Appendix B
    • Appendix C
    • Appendix D
    • Appendix E
    • Appendix F
    • Appendix G
    • Appendix H
    • Appendix I
    • Appendix J
    • Appendix K
    • Appendix L
    • Appendix M
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