FACULTY HANDBOOK July 2009 - Morgan State University

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PAGE 54 * Morgan State University Faculty Handbook2.23 ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES; BYLAWS AND CONSTITUTIONS2.23.1 Smoking PolicyHealth risks associated with smoking are well documented. Numerous studies have indicatedthat exposure to second-hand smoke is a significant risk to the nonsmoker. In addition, smokeis offensive to many non-smokers and potentially debilitating to some individuals. MorganState University is responsible for providing a safe environment for its students, employeesand visitors. Consequently, it is hereby established as the policy of MSU to achieve anenvironment as close to smoke-free as practicably possible. Where the needs of persons whosmoke and the need of nonsmokers to breathe smoke-free air conflict, the need to havesmoke-free air shall have priority. . See Appendix page 130, Smoking Policy. Approved bythe Board of Regents on 11/16/1999.2.23.2 Substance Abuse PolicyUnder Maryland law, it is illegal for Morgan State University students, faculty and staff topossess or distribute certain classes of controlled dangerous substances. It is also illegal to bein possession of certain drug paraphernalia, Article 27, Section 276 et seq. . See Appendixpage 131 , Substance Abuse Policy. Approved by the Board of Regents 11/16/99.2.23.3 Policy on PatentsThe objectives of this policy are to encourage and aid research at Morgan State University, to providefinancial compensation as well as professional recognition to inventors, and to protect and best servethe public interest. To these ends, this policy encourages disclosure of inventions and discoveries andtheir evaluation for possible patenting and licensing and establishes principles for determining the rightsof the University and inventors. Morgan State University encourages scholarly publication of theresults of faculty and student research. See Appendix page 155 Policy on Patents . Approved bythe Board of Regents 3/20/1996.2.23.4 Computer and Information Technology Use PolicyThe University provides access to computing and information resources for students, faculty, and staff(collectively "users") consistent with institutional priorities and financial capabilities. Access toUniversity computing resources imposes certain responsibilities and obligations on the user and is grantedsubject to University policies, federal, state and local laws. It is the University's policy thatappropriate use should always be legal and ethical, reflect academic honesty, and show restraint in theconsumption of shared resources. See Appendices Page 165. Approved by the Board of Regents11/21/2000.2.23.5 Morgan State University Council Constitution and By-LawsThe evolving demands of University status warrant a participatory system of governance that creates foreach member of the Morgan State University community an opportunity for involvement,communication, and accountability. This Constitution/By-Laws establishes the Morgan State UniversityCouncil as a campus-wide governance structure involving the administration, faculty, professionaladministrative staff, classified employees, and student body in the ongoing operation of the University.This Constitution/By-Laws assumes that the University community is willing and has the opportunity toengage in shared work and shared responsibility. See Appendices page 68. Approved by the Board ofRegents 05/11/1999.
PAGE 55 * Morgan State University Faculty Handbook2.23.6 Procedures for Payment of Summer Contracts For FacultyIn October, 1992, The Board of Regents approved a resolution to change the academic year from 10months to 9 ½ months, thus allowing faculty members to receive maximum salary support from grantsduring the summer period. In December of 1992, Morgan State University faculty members were giventhe opportunity to retain their original 10 month contract or to submit an amendment changing theircontract to 9 ½ months. See Appendices page 99.2.23.7 Policy on Tuition WaiverMorgan State University supports the general policy of tuition waiver for persons in the certain categoriesaccording to the specified conditions for each category. Persons receiving educational benefits under thispolicy should be aware that tuition waiver may be considered income by the Internal Revenue Service andmay result in significant tax liability. See Appendices page 117. Approved by the Board of Regents08/21/20072.23.8 Criteria for Graduation with HonorsSee Policy in Appendices, page 123. Approved by the Board of Regents January 9, 2007.2.23.9 Morgan State University Board of Regents By-LawsThe Board of Regents (“Board”) shall have and exercise the powers prescribed by the laws of the State ofMaryland. The primary concerns of the Board shall be policy making and responsibility for governanceof Morgan State University and all related matters. See Appendices page 124. Approved by the Board ofRegents 08/21/20012.2.3.10 Policy on Disclosure of Student RecordsIt is the policy of Morgan State University to comply with the Family Educational Rights andPrivacy Act (FERPA), also known as the Buckley Amendment, concerning the disclosure ofstudent records. This Policy outlines the rights of students and procedures by which studentsmay obtain access to education records. A copy of this Policy shall be provided annually toeach current student with registration materials. See Appendices page 139. Approved by theBoard of Regents 03/11/1999.2.2.3.11 Policy Granting Limited Benefits to Full-Time ContractualEmploymentThis policy grants full-time contractual employees certain leave benefits at Morgan State University. SeePolicy in the Appendices, page 146. The holiday leave component of this policy becomes effective onFebruary 16, 2000. The annual and personal/sick leave component willbecome effective July 1, 2000.2.23.12 Policy on Professional Commitment of FacultyA faculty member who accepts an appointment at Morgan State University makes a major professionalcommitment to the mission and goals of the institution and its students with the essential components ofinstruction; student direction and advisement; research; professional, public and institutional service; andadministration. These vary in their relative distribution of time according to the particular talents andinterests of the faculty member and the needs of the academic unit as determined by the department chairor other responsible administrator. See Appendices page 149. Approved by the Board of Regents03/20/1996.
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