Faculty Handbook - Fairmont State University

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i A MESSAGE FROM THE PROVOST Dear Colleagues, As we begin the 2013-2014 academic year, I send the following good wishes: To the School of Business, the School of Nursing and Allied Health Administration, and the College of Science and Technology for success in their re-accreditation processes. Continued accreditation makes valuable positive statements to incoming and current students and the public at large that we are an outstanding institution offering nationally recognized programs. To all of our new faculty members for a rewarding year as they begin their Fairmont State University careers. To our returning faculty for continued satisfaction in their work and new opportunities for growth and achievement. To the Math and English faculties as they implement their first Developmental Education courses. To the Faculty Welfare Committee as they assist my office and work with the Personnel Committee to improve the processes and information provided to faculty seeking promotion and tenure. To the Faculty Development Committee as they tighten up the rubrics and processes by which faculty receive awards each spring. Of course, just wishing does not make things happen. It will be working together toward common and clearly articulated goals that will improve the work environment of our faculty and staff and the learning environment of our students. Finally, I thank the Deans’ Council for managing their financial resources responsibly and for consulting me when seeking ways to improve the academic experiences of our students. Together, we made 2012-2013 a year of progress and success. I believe we are poised to continue on that path this year. Sincerely, Christina Lavorata, Ed.D. Provost and VP Academic Affairs
ii CONTENTS FOREWORD ................................................................................................................................................................................. v Introduction .............................................................................................................................................................................. vi Vision Statement ..................................................................................................................................................................... vi Mission of Fairmont State University ............................................................................................................................. vi ADMINISTRATIVE STRUCTURE ......................................................................................................................................... 1 Administrative Officers ..................................................................................................................................................... 1 Faculty ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 4 University Governance ........................................................................................................................................................... 6 Institutional Board of Governors .................................................................................................................................. 6 Academic Affairs Council .................................................................................................................................................. 8 Educational Personnel Preparation Advisory Committee ................................................................................. 9 Constitution of the Faculty of Fairmont State University ................................................................................ 10 Constitution of the Faculty Senate ............................................................................................................................ 12 Faculty Senate Bylaws .................................................................................................................................................... 15 Faculty Committees ......................................................................................................................................................... 19 FACULTY ................................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Employment: For Faculty Whose Initial Appointment Occurred prior to July 1, 1999 ...................... 24 Appointments ............................................................................................................................................................... 24 Credentials ..................................................................................................................................................................... 24 Completion of Terminal Degrees .......................................................................................................................... 24 Criteria and Guidelines for Promotion in Rank .............................................................................................. 24 Criteria and Guidelines for Tenure ...................................................................................................................... 28 Employment: For Faculty Whose Initial Appointment Occurred on or after July 1, 1999 ................ 29 Appointments ............................................................................................................................................................... 29 Credentials ..................................................................................................................................................................... 29 Completion of Terminal Degrees .......................................................................................................................... 29 Criteria and Guidelines for Promotion in Rank .............................................................................................. 29 Criteria and Guidelines for Tenure ...................................................................................................................... 33 Application Procedures: Promotion, Tenure, or Both ............................................................................................ 34 Senior Level Application Procedures ....................................................................................................................... 34 Additional Employment Information ....................................................................................................................... 38 Faculty Absences ......................................................................................................................................................... 39 Off-Campus Instruction ............................................................................................................................................ 40 Office Hours ................................................................................................................................................................... 40 Workload ........................................................................................................................................................................ 41 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) ................................................................................... 42 Academic Advising...................................................................................................................................................... 44 Commencement ........................................................................................................................................................... 44
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45 Faculty Meetings Faculty meeting
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New Faculty Enrollment Period for P
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49 Dependent Care FSA Set aside fun
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2 days of accrued leave = 100% of t
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Military Caregiver under FMLA entit
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Fairmont State University Board of
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An eligible employee, spouse, or de
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59 SUPPORT SERVICES Advertising Fai
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other related support functions. Al
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63 Electronic Reserves Electronic r
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The Supply operation provides servi
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Publicity The Office of Public Rela
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BLACKBOARD LEARN AT FAIRMONT STATE
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should be noted that "approved" in
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will be away from campus for an ext
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Fairmont State University’s Core
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speak or write as citizens outside
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3.4. Faculty appointed to clinical-
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4.3.1. The appointee shall render f
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7.2. Promotion shall not be granted
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10.10. Following receipt of the not
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SECTION 16. INFORMAL PROCEDURES FOR
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2.6. A recognized institutional hol
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as they or other employees would be
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coverage pursuant to Section 13, Ar
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13.3. Absences from work due to wea
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97 6.3. While on sabbatical leave,
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99 SECTION 4. FILING of COMPLAINTS
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101 responsible for encouraging and
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103 8.2. Institutional Support. Per
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105 student may be academically dis
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107 employees. This plan shall addr
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109 5.2. Merit Pay Recipients: The
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111 Important Note: Since gifts of
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113 (2) He/she will meet with the c
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When a consensual relationship ends
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117 II. The responsibility for unde
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119 clarifying or interpreting a ma
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121 the Conduct Discipline and Grie
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123 STATEMENT ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT
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125 aspect of campus life and emplo
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127 III. IV. maintenance. Personal
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129 2. In identifying faculty whose
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131 agenda item shall be submitted
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133 leave of absence, and available
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135 (2) The nominee must have attai
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137 absence of the Dean or Associat
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139 APPENDIX A ADDITIONAL CERTIFICA
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141 by this examination include sit
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143 INDEX Absence Policy Faculty, 3
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