ÎÞÂë¾ÞÈé

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.14 as .

301.1

Academic Deans

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.14 as .

301.2

Associate Deans

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.14 as .

301.3

Department Chairs and Directors

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.14 as .

301.4

Graduate School

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.14 as .

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.15 as .

302.1

Chancellor’s Cabinet

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.15 as .

302.2

Academic Steering Committee

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.15 as .

302.3

Faculty Senate

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.15 as .

 

Information on Councils and Standing Committees can be found on the website.

304.1

Introduction

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2

Guidelines for the Operation of Councils and Committees

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.1

Limits of Membership

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.2

Committee Chairs

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.3

Part-time and Adjunct Faculty

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.4

Appointment, Replacement and Removal

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.5

Student Committee Members

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.6

Faculty Committee Chairs

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.7

Term Length and Rotation

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.8

Annual Review of Standing Committees

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.9

Committee Deliberations

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.10

Action on Committee Recommendations

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.11

Election of Committee Chairs

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.12

Term of Elected Chairs

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.13

The Chancellor and Standing Committees

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.14

Willingness To Serve On Committees

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.2.15

Appointment to ad hoc Committees or Task Forces

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.3

Process for Selection of Faculty Representatives

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

304.4

Monitoring the Guidelines

This policy is listed in the Standing Committees website as .

Certain of the policies set forth below concern matters governed by provisions of the law.  Such provisions contained herein are intended to be in compliance with applicable federal or state law.  In the event, however, any provision conflicts with applicable federal or state law, the law will govern.

305.1

Definition of Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.31 as .

305.2

Definition of Academic Ranks and Titles

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.31 as

305.2.1

Ranked Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.31 as .

305.2.1.1

Instructor

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.31 as .

305.2.1.2

Assistant Professor

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.31 as .

305.2.1.3

Associate Professor

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.32 as .

305.2.1.4

Professor

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.32 as .

305.2.1.5

Privileges of Retired Ranked Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.32 as .

305.2.2

Unranked Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.33 as .

305.2.2.1

Graduate Teaching Assistant

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.33 as .

305.2.2.2

Lecturer

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.33 as

305.2.2.3

Senior Lecturer

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.34 as .

305.2.2.4

Adjunct Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.34 as .

305.2.2.5

Professor of Practice

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.34 as .

305.3

Other Faculty Titles 

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.35 as .

305.3.1

Visiting Professor

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.35 as .

305.3.2

Affiliate Professor

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.35 as .

305.3.3

Eminent Scholars/Chair holders

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.35 as .

305.3.4

Distinguished Professor or Other Such Titles as the Chancellor May Choose to Bestow

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.35 as

305.3.5

Professor Emeritus

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.36 as .

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.36 as .

306.1

Administrative Officers

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.36 as .

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.37 as .

307.1

Recruitment

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.37 as .

307.2

Appointment of Ranked Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.37 as . 

307.2.1

Documents and Records

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.38 as .

307.2.1.1

Pre-Employment File

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.38 as .

307.2.1.2

Faculty File

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.38 as .

307.2.1.3

Appointment of Unranked Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.39 as .

307.2.1.4

Appointment of Summer and Interim Session Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.39 as .

307.2.1.5

Recruitment and Selection of Department Chairs

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.39 as .

307.3

Promotion in Academic Rank

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.39 as .

307.3.1

General Criteria

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.39 as .

307.3.2

Teaching Effectiveness

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.39 as .

307.3.3

Teaching Experience

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.40 as .

307.3.4

Service

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.40 as .

307.3.4.1

Service to the Department or School

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.40 as .

307.3.4.2

Service to the College

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.40 as .

307.3.4.3

Service to the University

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.40 as .

307.3.4.4

Service to the Community

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.41 as .

307.3.4.5

Service to the Academic and Professional Discipline

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.41 as .

307.3.5

Research and Creative Work

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.41 as .

307.3.6

Professional Competence and Activities

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.42 as .

307.4

Merit Increases in Salary

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.42 as .

307.5

Individual Recordkeeping

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.42 as .

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.42 as .

308.1

Definition of Status and Appointments

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.43 as .

308.2

Meaning of Tenure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.43 as .

308.3

Date of Tenure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.43 as .

308.4

Extending the Tenure Probationary Period

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.44 as .

308.5

Criteria for Tenure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.44 as .

308.6

Annual Review of Non-Tenured Faculty

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.45 as .

308.7

Procedures for Review, Promotion in Rank and/or Advancement to Tenure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.45 as .

308.7.1

General Procedures

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.45 as .

308.7.2

Procedures Relative to Promotion in Rank

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.46 as .

308.7.3

Procedures Relative to Advancement to Tenure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.46 as .

308.8

Promotion and Tenure Process

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.47 as .

308.8.1

General Policy Statements

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.47 as 3.

308.8.2

Calendar Dates for Promotion and Tenure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.47 as .

308.8.3

Eligibility and Application for Promotion and Tenure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.48 as .

308.8.4

Evaluation and Documentation

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.48 as .

308.8.4.1

Evaluation of Activities

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.48 as .

308.8.5

Departmental Responsibilities and Procedures

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.48 as .

308.8.6

College Review Committee

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.49 as .

308.8.6.1

General Guidelines

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.49 as .

308.8.6.2

Procedural Guidelines

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.50 as .

308.8.7

University Review Committee (URC)

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.51 as .

308.8.8

Responsibilities of the Chancellor

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.53 as .

308.8.9

Post-Cycle Follow-Up

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.53 as .

308.8.10

Procedure for Communication of Information About Denial of Tenure or Promotion

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.53 as .

308.8.11

Procedures for Appeal

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.53 as .

308.8.11.1

Committee on Promotion and Tenure Appeals (CPTA)

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.53 as

308.8.11.2

Procedure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.54 as .

308.8.11.3

Scope of the Appeals Procedure

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.54 as .

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.54 as .

309.1

Notice of Non-Reappointment

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.55 as .

309.2

Notice of Renewal

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.55 as .

309.3

Resignation

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.56 as .

309.4

Termination

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.56 as .

309.4.1

Prolonged Mental or Physical Incapacity

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.57 as .

309.4.2

Financial Exigency

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.57 as .

309.4.3

Changes in the Educational Program

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.58 as .

309.5

Dismissal

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.59 as .

309.5.1

Hearings

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.59 as .

309.5.2

Hearing Procedures

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.59 as

 This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.60 as .

310.1

Professional Ethics

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.60 as .

310.2

Teaching

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.61 as .

310.2.1

Teaching Load

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.61 as .

310.2.2

Course Offerings

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.61 as .

310.2.3

Faculty Schedules

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.62 as .

310.2.4

Course Content

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.62 as .

310.2.5

Classes

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.62 as .

310.2.6

Attendance Policy

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.62 as .

310.2.7

Examinations

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.63 as .

310.2.8

Course Syllabi

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.63 as .

310.2.9

Grades

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.65 as .

310.2.10

Classes by Special Arrangement

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.67 as .

310.2.11

Textbook Centers/Bookstores

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.67 as .

310.2.12

Special Fees

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.67 as .

310.2.13

Deadlines

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.67 as .

310.2.14

Status of Classes and Events Due to Inclement Weather

This policy describes circumstances, conditions, and procedures for situations in which inclement weather may cause a disruption of regularly scheduled classes and events of the university: 

Status of Classes and Events Due to Inclement Weather

Status 1 – Inclement Weather Warning. This is a warning notice that is published on the Internet home page of the university or specific campuses. This warning indicates that inclement weather is eminent and that students and employees should consider their ability to safely travel during these conditions. If a student or employee determines that it is unsafe to travel, then the absence will be excused during the duration of the inclement weather.

Status 2 – Classes Closed Due to Inclement Weather. This is a notice that classes during a specific timeframe will be closed due to inclement weather. This notice will be placed on the university home page and released to various media outlets. The decision to close classes will be authorized by the Executive Vice Chancellor after consultation with the Chancellor, the Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services and the Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and External Relations. Classes may be closed on a specific campus or site or may be closed for the entire university, depending on the geographic distribution of the inclement weather. Campus Vice Chancellors and Regional Directors should make their requests to close classes to the Executive Vice Chancellor in expeditious fashion.

Status 3 – Closing a Campus or the Entire University. This is a notice that all classes and events for a campus or the entire university are cancelled and that the campus or university will not be operational during this period of time. This status is reserved for severe weather conditions such as major snow or ice storms, hurricanes, or other severe natural disasters. Notice of a campus or university closing will be given wide distribution through all available media outlets. The decision to close a campus or the entire university will be made by the Chancellor after consultation with the Executive Vice Chancellor, the Senior Vice Chancellor for Student Services, the Senior Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, the Senior Vice Chancellor for Advancement and External Relations, and other key administrative staff. A request to close a campus or site should be initiated by the Campus Vice Chancellor or Regional Director and should proceed in expeditious fashion through the normal chain of communications.

Additional Policy Information Regarding Inclement Weather Makeup of Classes Missed Due to Inclement Weather. All classes missed due to inclement weather should be made up if possible. Students who miss class due to status 1 should make up any work or assignments missed and should be granted the opportunity to make up any missed exams. It will be the responsibility of the Chief Academic Officer at each campus/site to determine how the makeup process will be accomplished.

Notifications. Upon reaching a decision to implement inclement weather status 1, 2, or 3, the appropriate Senior Vice Chancellor should notify necessary personnel with an emphasis on notifying the Dean of Students or the Chief Student Services Officer, Security, the Public Affairs Office, and the Chief Facilities Officer.

310.2.15

Textbook Selection

To enhance the learning experiences of ÎÞÂë¾ÞÈé’s students and to provide for collaborative dialogue and decision-making between faculty members and those campus units which are responsible for the ordering and selling of textbooks, the Dean of each college will establish a manner in which textbooks for use in his/her college will be approved. It is anticipated that this approval process would include college and/or departmental committee(s) or some similar structure and that the final decision for this process will reside with each college Dean. Final approval of all textbooks used by a college will reside with the Dean of that college or his/her designee.

Textbooks will be recommended by full time faculty for courses that they teach exclusively and these recommendations will be approved through the process established by the Dean.

Textbooks for courses taught by multiple faculty will be recommended by the faculty teaching these courses and will be approved through the process established by the Dean.

Approved textbook orders will be initiated at the appropriate unit level (college or department) as established by the Dean of each college. These orders will be submitted in a timely fashion to the appropriate campus bookstore to ensure availability for student purchase and use.

Textbooks will be chosen that contribute to the overall learning experiences and outcomes of the students. The guiding principle in textbook selection is a commitment to the quality and affordability of textbooks and student learning materials used in courses. Whenever possible and appropriate, selected textbooks should be reasonably priced, have a reasonable shelf-life for continued student use beyond a single semester/term and provide students with maximized cost savings and buy-back opportunities. Approved changes of textbooks will be communicated in a timely manner to the appropriate campus bookstore personnel to ensure availability for the designated course(s).

All textbook changes or revisions will be made following the process established by the Dean of each college and with the final approval of the Dean or her/his designee.

Approved: Cabinet, April 26, 2017 
OPR: Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
Review: Every Five Years

310.3

Student Advising

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.67 as .

310.3.1

Definitions

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.67 as .

310.3.2

Faculty Availability

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.68 as .

310.3.2.1

Hours on Campus

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.68 as .

310.3.2.2

Office Hours

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.68 as .

310.3.2.3

Students’ Coursework

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.68 as .

310.4

Faculty Service

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.68 as .

310.5

Faculty Workload

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.69 as .

310.5.1

Academic Work Year

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.69 as .

310.5.2

Teaching Load

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.69 as .

310.5.3

Non-Teaching Load

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.70 as .

310.5.4

Reduction in Teaching Load

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.70 as .

310.6

Professional Growth and Development

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.70 as

310.6.1

Research

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.71 as .

310.6.2

Copyright and Patent Policy

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.71 as .

310.6.3

Outside Employment and/or Business Interests

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.72 as .

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.73 as .

311.1

Academic Freedom

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.73 as .

311.2

Grievances

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.74 as .

311.3

Institutional Supports

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.76 as .

311.3.1

Office Facilities

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.76 as .

311.3.2

Clerical Assistance

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.76 as .

311.3.3

University Libraries

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.76 as .

311.3.3.1

Borrowing Privileges

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.76 as .

311.3.3.2

Inter-library Loan/Document Delivery

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.76 as .

311.3.3.3

Borrowing Privileges at Other Academic Libraries

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.77 as .

311.3.3.4

Orientation and Instruction

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.77 as .

311.3.3.5

Course Reserves

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.77 as .

311.3.3.6

Resource and Information Services

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.77 as .

311.3.3.7

Electronic and On-line Database Access

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.77 as .

311.3.3.8

Photocopying

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.77 as .

311.3.3.9

Instructional and Office Materials

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.77 as .

311.3.3.10

University Computers and Servers

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.77 as .

311.4

Research Supports

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.78 as .

311.4.1

Reduced Teaching Load for Research Support

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.78 as .

311.4.2

Financial Support

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.78 as

311.5

Sabbatical Leave

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.78 as .

311.6

Faculty Development

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.85 as .

311.7

Contracts

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.85 as .

311.8

Compensation

This policy is listed in the Faculty Handbook on p.85 as .