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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
Definition of Tenured or Tenure-Track Faculty Ranks
Renewable Term Faculty Ranks
Visiting Ranks
Rank of Adjunct Instructor
Description of Faculty Status for Persons in Other Positions
Special Faculty Appointments
Conflict of Interest
Faculty Appointment Procedures
Orientation for New Full-Time Faculty
Personnel Records
Search Procedures for Faculty Positions
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
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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