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203.02 Faculty as Participants in the Shaping of University Policies
• Faculty members have a duty to defend academic freedom whenever and from whatever source
threats against it arise.
• They are obligated to do their part in maintaining an atmosphere in which violations of academic and
personal rights are unlikely to occur and in developing policies by which their rights are assured.
• They have a right to criticize and to seek alteration of both academic and non‐academic university
regulations and policies, whether or not they are directly affected; they also have an obligation to
adhere to established university regulations and policies which apply to them.
• They must be aware that changes in our society require constant re‐examination of the functions of
the University and of the manner in which a university carries out its functions.
203.03 Faculty as Citizens
• As citizens, faculty members have the rights and responsibilities common to all citizens.
• When they have special knowledge and views based thereon relevant to a political or social issue,
they have a right—at times rising to a duty—to make such knowledge and views known, but in no way
should they imply that they are speaking for the institution.
• Whether speaking as ordinary citizens or as those with special knowledge, they should be free from
institutional censorship, discipline, or reprisal affecting their professional careers. When speaking with
special knowledge, their relationship to the University imposes special responsibilities. They should be
accurate, should exercise proper restraint, should show respect for the opinions of others, and should
in no way imply that they are speaking for the institution.
204 Desired Attributes of Georgia Southern Faculty
All Georgia Southern faculty should exhibit the following characteristics. In addition to specific criteria set
for each discipline, the University will seek to recruit new faculty with these attributes in mind:
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and learning (as evidenced by seminar/presentation during
campus visit with students present)
• Promise of productive scholarship consistent with the teacher‐scholar model, including grant‐
/proposal‐writing
• Commitment to professional service within the University and beyond
• Technological literacy and a commitment to using technology in teaching and scholarship
• Experience with, or interest in, working in diverse academic and professional communities
• Ability to contribute to a positive work environment in the department, college, and University
• Commitment to recruiting, advising, retaining, and mentoring qualified students
• Understanding of, and commitment to, the strategic goals of the department, college, and University
• Terminal degree in the discipline
Georgia Southern University seeks a competent and diverse group of individuals. To assist in this goal, it is
expected that all searches include a “telephone screening” or videoconference prior to any recommendations
for interviews. The deans and Provost pledge to take an active interest in each search.
Adopted by the Faculty Senate, October 25, 2001.
205 Faculty Evaluation
205.01 Criteria for All Types of Faculty Evaluation
The criteria described below, along with the Faculty Attributes in Section 204, apply to all types of faculty
evaluation described in Section 205.04 of this Handbook. Evaluators of faculty at all levels shall seek evidence of
sustained effort, involvement, and record of achievement. Accomplishments which have enriched the student
learning experience are valued most. The entire body of work submitted by candidates shall be considered,
though the most recent work shall be afforded greater consideration by the deliberating bodies at each level of