Faculty Handbook & Constitution - Lee University

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_________________LEE UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOK & CONSTITUTION_________________Faculty Parliamentarian is appointed by the President from the voting members of thefaculty. The Parliamentarian advises the presiding officer and members of the faculty asto the proper conduct of faculty concerns.Faculty Scholarship and Research Awards Committee is comprised of the chair andfive full–time faculty members with doctorates appointed by the President. The committeeincludes the immediately previous recipients of the Excellence in Scholarship Award. Thepurpose of the committee is to select the Excellence in Scholarship Award winner and toaward research grants based on faculty proposals.Fine Arts Committee is composed of three faculty members, three studentrepresentatives and a chairperson. This committee plans programs designed to enrichthe students’ cultural life, such as concerts by professional entertainers, film series,dramas, lectures, art exhibits and music festivals presented each fall and spring.The Fulbright Fellowship Advising Committee’s mission is to assist students who aregraduating in attaining the Student Fulbright Fellowship. The members of this committeespend time with the students who apply to guide and direct them by evaluating theirapplications and proposals. The FFAC will make recommendations upon interviewcompletions on behalf of the students to Fulbright.Global Perspectives Committee is the governing body for the Global Perspectivesportion of the General Education Core. They standardize existing study abroadprograms, approve new programs, and approve independent experiences for GlobalPerspectives credit.Graduate Council serves as the administrative advisory group for all graduate programsand as a review board for all academic policies and regulations for graduate programs.They also review university-wide guidelines regarding graduate matters; and approvecurricular changes recommended by departments and schools relative to graduatecurricula.The Human and Animal Subjects Research Advisory Committee reviews researchproposals to make sure they meet federal guidelines and the highest ethical standards forworking with human subjects and with animals as research subjects.The Institutional Effectiveness Committee works with the Office of Assessment todevelop the assessment plan for university-wide programs and initiatives. In addition, thecommittee periodically reviews the annual unit assessment process for adherence to“best practices” in higher education assessment.The Institutional Technology Steering Committee sets the technology vision, ensuringclose alignment with the vision and mission of the university. It reviews, approves andprioritizes important technology projects and reviews and affirms the standards ofoperational effectiveness.The Intellectual Property Review Board is an advisory body responsible for evaluatingintellectual property generated by Lee University employees as described in theIntellectual Property Policy. The board reports its recommendations directly to the VicePresident for Academic Affairs.The Judicial Council Appeal Board hears appeals brought by students who have seenthe Judicial Council for Student Discipline.Judicial Council for Student Discipline works with the Dean of Students to determinepenalties for infractions of the rules established by the Administration Sector.5 - 14 Responsibilities of the Faculty
_________________LEE UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOK & CONSTITUTION_________________Latin American Studies Committee seeks to promote awareness of Hispanic studiesthrough special campus events, insure curricular offerings in the Latin American Studiesminor, interface with the LeeTinos and the Spanish Honor Society (both studentorganizations), and maintain the program objectives achieved with the UISFL grant. Thiscommittee is chaired by the Director of the Latin Studies Program and has 3 other facultyas committee members.Lee Environmental Action Force (LEAF) promotes environmental awareness throughincreased curricular programming, suggests ways to conserve energy and enhancerecycling activities, interfaces with student groups that are also working on environmentalissues and promotes campus ecology efforts to the wider community. The committee isopen to all faculty, staff and administrators.Library Committee is composed of representatives from the humanities, the naturalsciences, religion, and education, as well as the Library Director and one studentrepresentative. The purposes of the committee are: (1) to consult with the Library Directorconcerning the balance of the collection; (2) to recommend general library policiespertaining to the hours of the library and the extension or change of library service; (3) torecommend development and utilization of library facilities; (4) to recommend libraryacquisition policies in relation to the distribution of the general collection and specificacquisitions in department areas; and (5) to serve as liaison between the library and thefaculty and students.Ministerial Examination Committee is composed of the Campus Pastor, chairperson;and two ordained ministers from the college community who serve as a committee toexamine those candidates for ministerial licensing who have been referred to them by theState Bishop.Missions Week/Missions Team plans, coordinates and oversees the annual missionsweek activities in and out of Chapel.NCAA/GSC Faculty Representative is appointed by the President to represent theuniversity in the development of sound educational policies for athletics. Therepresentative is responsible for ensuring that all participants in intercollegiatecompetition are eligible in accordance with the rules and regulations of the NCAA.New Faculty Mentors are selected by department chairs and are responsible forfacilitating for new faculty a smooth transition to life at Lee.New Student Orientation Committee chaired by the Coordinator of First-YearExperiences, plans and implements the orientation of freshmen and transfer students.Semester in the UK Committee meets with the Vice President for Academic Affairs toselect students to participate in the United Kingdom: Semester Study Abroad program.Committee members also evaluate the programs on an ongoing basis and makerecommendations for improvements.Senior Faculty Review Committee performs a summative review of senior facultymembers six years following the completion of the promotion cycle. The committeeis composed of one representative from each school or college except the College of Artsand Sciences, which has three representatives. Committee members must be full-timetenured Professors, excluding administrators.Service Learning Committee is comprised of the Director of the Leonard Center, theVice President for Academic Affairs, and other faculty and staff appointed by the5 - 15 Responsibilities of the Faculty
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