Revision Process for Faculty Handbook: Role and Responsibility of the Faculty

Faculty Senate Meeting

September 10, 2007

The Faculty Handbook for NorthernArizonaUniversity is a compilation of policies, practices, and services available to assist faculty in the accomplishment of their responsibilities for the University. As part of the uiversity self-study for the Higher Learning Commission, the policies and services listed in the Handbook were reviewed for currency as well as format (easy access). A revision of the Handbook is resulting in a new organization, heavily dependent on web links, so that faculty can quickly access information they need, and the information can be updated anytime a policy changes. A draft Table of Contents is attached.

One section of the Handbook that has a direct impact on faculty is the chapter on Role and Responsibility of the Faculty. While the policy sections of the Handbook were revised by the units responsible for the polices (i.e., academic program review, curriculum, etc.), the Role and Responsibility of the Faculty was rewritten in 2006-07 by the COFS Rewrite Committee of the Faculty Senate, building on two years of work by the Provost’s Committee on Faculty Effort and Expectations. The 2006-07 COFS Rewrite Committee was chaired by Susanna Maxwell and members included Charles Connell, Jason Beduhn, James Morgan, Cynthia Kosso, John McClure, Gayle Houser, Susan Rieck, Syl Alred, and Marin Robinson. The Committee on Faculty Effort and Expectations ran for two years (2004-06) and was chaired by Laura Huenneke. Members over the two years included Ilene Decker, Alan Lew, Judy Everett, Susan Deeds, Mary Ann Steger, Karen Sealander, Neil Jacobs, Anna-Marie Aldaz, Rob Till, John Placer, Paula Rice, Roy St. Laurent, Barry Lutz, Karen Appleby, and Susanna Maxwell.

This Faculty chapter contains:

  • Code of Ethics and Conduct
  • Faculty Workload overview, including overload assignments
  • Teaching and Student-related Activity definitions and workload expectations
  • Scholarly/Creative Activity definitions and workload expectations
  • Service Activity definitions and workload expectations
  • Faculty teaching summer/winter sessions

Each of these sections was part of the previous Handbook, but they failed to provide guidance and definitions helpful to faculty and administrators in discussing appropriate loads. The rewrite provides a broad list of activities and characteristics that might be considered in developing a faculty member’s workload, as well as suggested ranges of allocation of effort within categories based on the faculty member’s circumstances.

Table of Contents for Faculty Handbook (draft)

Introduction.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1. uNIVERSITY oVERVIEW... Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.1State of Arizona Five-Year Strategic Plan FY 2008-2012. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.2Institutional Description.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.3University Organization.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

1.4Academic Organization.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2. Academic Affairs Organizational Structure. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.1Provost and Staff. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.2Academic Units. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.3NAU-Yuma.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.4Distance Learning.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.5University Honors Program... Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.6Center for International Education.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.7Faculty Organization.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.7.1 Role of the Faculty. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.7.2 Faculty Senate. Error! Bookmark not defined.

2.8Committees & Councils. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3. SERVICES and Support Units.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.1Academic Assessment, Office of (OAA)Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.2Articulation with Community Colleges. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.3Affirmative Action.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.4Bookstore. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.5Campus Recreation Services. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.6Class-Linked Academic Support.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.7Cline Library.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

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3.9Dining Services. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.10Distance learning.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.11E-Learning Center.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.12Faculty Development Program... Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.13Grant and Contract Services. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.14Health and Wellness Services. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.14.1 Clinical Exercise and Research Facility. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.14.2 Dental Hygiene. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.14.3 Employee Assistance and Wellness Office. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.14.4 Fronske Health Center. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.14.5 Health Psychology Center. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.14.6 Speech and Hearing Clinic. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.15Information Technology Services (ITS)Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.16Institutional Effectiveness. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.17Parking Services. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.18Police, University.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.19Postal Services. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.20Public Affairs, Office of. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.21Ombuds Office. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.22Research, Office of. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.23Regulatory Compliance, Office of. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.24Services For Students. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.24.1 Counseling and Testing Center. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.24.2 Disability Resources. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.24.3 Learning Assistance Centers and Tutoring Services. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.24.4 Gateway Center for Student Success. Error! Bookmark not defined.

3.25Transportation Service Center.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4. UNIVERSITY POLICIES.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1Academic Affairs. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.1 Academic Program Review.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2 Academic Standards. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2.1 Academic Dishonesty - Student Appeal of a Charge of Academic Dishonesty. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2.2 Baccalaureate Honors Policy. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2.3 Class Meeting Times. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2.4 Grade Appeal Policy. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2.5 Grades and Grading. Error! Bookmark not defined.

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4.1.2.6 Mid-Term Evaluation of Students. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2.7 Student Attendance. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2.7.1 Institutional Excuses. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.2.7.2 Unregistered Students in Classes. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.3 Commencement Participation. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.4 Conditions of Faculty Service (COFS). Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5 Curriculum.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.1 Academic Program Planning, Implementation, and Reorganization. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.2 Course Catalogs. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.3 Course Syllabus Format and Policy Statements. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.4 Criteria for Upper/Lower Division Courses. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.5 Cross-Listing and Co-Convening. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.6 Diversity Requirements. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.7 Graduate Education. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.8 Letter Designations on Courses. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.9 Schedule of Classes. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.10 Undergraduate Certificate Programs. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.5.11 Undergraduate Curriculum Components. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.6 Institutional Review Board (IRB) for the Protection of Human Subjects. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.6.1 Misconduct in Research. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.1.7 Use of Faculty Produced Textbooks. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2Administration and Finance. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2.1 Financial Services/Comptroller. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2.2 Human Resources. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2.2.1 Alcohol and Drug Policy. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2.2.2 Equal Employment Opportunity. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2.2.2.1 Affirmative Action. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2.2.2.2 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.2.2.3 Safe Working and Learning EnvironmentError! Bookmark not defined.

4.2.2.4 Emergency Closing of the University. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.3Arizona Board of Regents. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.3.1 Lobbying - ABOR Policy 1-102. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.3.2 Competition with Outside Enterprise - ABOR Policy 1-105. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.3.3 Outside Employment - ABOR Policy 6-705. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.3.4 Political Activity - ABOR Policy 6-905. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.4Extended Programs and Distance learning.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.5Enrollment Management and student Afffairs. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.6Information Technology Services. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.6.1 Email Usage Policy. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.6.2 Computer Support Policies. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.6.3 Mobile Phone Policy. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.6.4 Network Acceptable Use Policy. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.6.5 Security Policy. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.7Research.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.7.1 Intellectual Property. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.7.2 Copyrights. Error! Bookmark not defined.

4.8University Advancement.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE FACULTY -Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.1Code of Ethics and Conduct.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2Faculty Workload.. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.1 Teaching and Student-Related Activity. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.1.1 Definition of Teaching and Student Related Activities. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.1.2 Workload Expectations for Teaching and Student-Related Activities. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.2 Scholarly/Creative Activity. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.2.1 Definition of Scholarly/Creative Activities. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.2.2 Workload Expectations for Scholarly/Creative Activities. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.3 Service Activity. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.3.1 Definition of Service Activities. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.2.3.2 Workload Expectations for Service Activities. Error! Bookmark not defined.

5.3Faculty Teaching Summer and Winter Sessions. Error! Bookmark not defined.