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FACULTY HANDBOOK
1998- 2000
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preamble
Statement of Ethical
Values
CHAPTER I - ORGANIZATION & GOVERNANCE
Oregon State Department of Higher
Education
Western Oregon
University
Administration
President
Assistant to the President
Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences
Dean of the College of Education
Division Chairs
Vice President for Administration, Finance and Human Resources
Vice President for Student Affairs
and Enrollment Management
Vice President for University Advancement
University
Governance
Faculty Senate
Faculty Committees
Curriculum
Academic Information Services
Academic Requirements
Graduate Study
Honors
International Education and Services
Student Financial Aid and Scholarship
Student Grievance and Concerns
School and Divisional Governance
Role of Unclassified Professional Staff
Role of Students
Faculty Professional Organizations
WOU Federation of Teachers
Association of Oregon Faculties
CHAPTER II – Faculty POLICIES
Academic Ranks and
Titles
Professor
Associate Professor
Assistant Professor
Adjunct Assistant Professor
Adjunct Instructor
Professor Emeritus
Graduate Faculty
Policies on Recruitment and
Appointment
Recruitment
Appointment of Faculty
Appointment of Summer Session Faculty
Appointment of Administrative Officers
Policies on Promotion and Tenure (See AFT Collective
Bargaining Agreement)
Policies on Tenure
Review, Promotion in Rank and/or Advancement to Tenure
General Procedures
Annual Review of Non-tenured Faculty
Periodic Review of Tenured Faculty
Promotion in Rank
Advancement to Tenure
Policies Relating to
Severance
Non-Reappointment
Resignation
Termination Not for Cause
Prolonged Mental or Physical Illness
Financial Exigency
Changes in the Educational Program
Termination or Sanctions for Cause
Professional
Ethics
Professional Standards of Conduct
Relationships with Faculty
Relationships with Students
Students with Disabilities
Specifically Prohibited Practices
Conflicts of Interest
Sexual Harassment
Professional Growth and
Development
Research and Publication
Creative and Artistic Activity
Faculty Renewal and Development Programs
Research Support
Adjusted Teaching Load
Financial Support
Required Reports and Research Activities
Service to the
Institution
Department/Division
School
University
Public Service
Political Activity
Outside Employment and Related Compensation
Copyright Guidelines
Office
Facilities
Assignment of Offices
Telephone Privileges
Secretarial Services
CHAPTER III - ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
General Academic
Standards
Teaching
Class Meetings
Class Size
Examinations
Required and Recommended Texts and Manuals
Grading
Incompletes
Withdrawals
Punctuality
Change of Grade
Cheating, Plagiarism, Etc.
Class Absence
Auditing Courses
Student Advising
General Faculty Responsibility
Assignment of Faculty
Assignment of Students
Curriculum
Management
New Programs
Program Changes
Courses
New Courses
Course Modifications
Temporary Courses
Course Content and Requirements
Course Changes for Individuals
Liberal Arts Core Curriculum Changes for Individuals
Classes by Special Arrangement
Distinction Between Graduate/Undergraduate Credit
Seminars and Workshops
Writing Components of Course Work
Academic Scheduling and
Workload
Academic Work Year
Teaching Load
Reduction in Teaching Load
Non-Teaching Responsibilities
Dead Week
Reserved Hours
Hours on Campus
Office Hours
Student Grievances
CHAPTER IV - PERSONNEL POLICIES
Faculty
Compensation
Salary Standards
Methods of Pay
Summer Session Salaries
Sabbatical
Leave
Eligibility
Number and Length of Leaves
Stipend
Application Policies and Procedures
Obligations of Sabbatical Recipients
Leaves of
Absence
Leave With Pay
Leave Without Pay
Faculty Exchanges
Sick Leave
Leave Laws
Family Medical Leave (FMLA)
Pregnancy and Parenting
Holidays
Professional
Travel
Annual Notice of
Appointment
Retirement
Programs
Insurance
Programs
Health Insurance
Other Insurance
Other
Benefits
Staff Fees for Academic Study
Academic Facilities
Recreational Facilities
Notary Public
Identification Cards
Employee Assistance Program
Liability
CHAPTER V - Institutional Services
Library
Faculty Loan Privileges
Inter-Library Loan and Cooperative Circulation Agreements
Library Instruction and Library Tours
Reference and Information Service
Reserve Policies
Educational Media
Services
Faculty Resource Center
Media Resource Collection
Television Support Services
Production/Preparation of Teaching Materials
Media Resource Lab
Curriculum Lab
Duplicating Services
Academic
Computing
Office of Public Relations and
Communications
Official Spokesperson in the Event of an Emergency
Cultivating Opportunities
Faculty Experts
Bookstore
Werner University
Center
Mail
Service
CHAPTER VI - ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES
Security and Campus Information
Services
Parking
Keys
Environmental Safety
Purchasing
Travel
Regulations
In-State Travel
Out-of-State Travel
Reimbursement for Travel Expense
Motor Pool
Surplus Equipment, Furnishings and
Supplies
Scheduling of
Facilities
Gifts and
Bequests
Emergency Closures of the
University
CHAPTER VII - EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
Affirmative Action
Policy
Non-Discrimination Legislation and
Orders
Policy Regarding Affirmative
Action
Grievance Procedure for Discrimination
Complaints
Responsibilities for Implementation of the
Plan
CHAPTER VIII – ADHERENCE TO UNIVERSITY
REGULATIONS
Progressive
Discipline
Grievance Procedure for
Faculty
APPENDICES
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