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Faculty Handbook Sections

Introduction to the Faculty Handbook
Introduction to the Faculty Handbook
Organization of the Faculty Handbook
Revision of the Faculty Handbook
Organization and Governance of the University
Faculty Organization
Academic Rank
Emeritus or Emerita
Additional Titles
Joint Appointments and Initial Appointments
Faculty Governance
Faculty Evaluation, Development, and Awards
Student Input
Department Chair Input
Dean and Chief Academic Officer Input
Evaluation Related, Individual Development and Tenured Faculty Review
Swatsworth Award
Saint Francis Honor Society Distinguished Faculty Award
Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures
Librarians Rank and Promotion
Criteria for Promotion and Tenure by Rank
Responsibilities for Promotion and Tenure
Elements of the Promotion and Tenure Application Packet
General Principles Governing Promotion
Application for Promotion
Procedure for Promotion
Alternate Promotion Procedure for Exceptional Cases
General Principles Governing Tenure
Probationary Period
Tenure Application
Termination of Tenure
Review of the Policies and Procedures for Promotion and Tenure
Committee on Promotion and the Committee on Tenure
Appeal Procedure for Negative Tenure Recommendations
Faculty Leaves and Severance
Sabbatical Leave
Leaves of Absence without Pay
Non-Reappointment of Non-Tenured Faculty
Resignation
Retirement
Schools and Academic Departments
Guidelines for Selection, Reappointment, and Evaluation of Department Chairs
Duties of Department Chair
Appointment and Duties of Academic Program Coordinators and Graduate Program Directors
Faculty Standards of Academic Conduct
Academic Freedom
Attendance and Class Meetings Policy
Academic Advising
Freshman Advising Program
Privacy of Student Records and Release of Information (FERPA)
Expectations of Faculty
Academic Calendar
Office Hours
Course Syllabi
Tests, Examinations, and Papers
Final Examinations
Teaching Load
Attendance at University Functions and Academic Ceremonies
Orientation for New Faculty
Faculty Offices
Departmental Meetings
Audiovisual Equipment
Curriculum Standards
Consortial Course Policy
Grading System
Student-Athlete Missed Class Due to Athletics Participation
Definitions of Semester Length, Credit Hour, and Instructional Time Equivalencies
Academic Honesty Policy
Curriculum and Courses
Library
Scholarly Activities
In-Service Programs
Scholarly Activities and Publications
Gifts and Grants
Professional Societies