Faculty Handbook

The Faculty Handbook provides basic information for faculty and is intended to be a general summary of university policies, guidelines and resources. It should be used as a reference guide to orient faculty to the Health Science Center and also direct faculty to more detailed sources of information. It is not the purpose of the Faculty Handbook to serve as a manual of administrative or departmental procedures. Questions concerning specific issues should be addressed to the department administrator, school/college, human resources representative, or appropriate area.

The Faculty Handbook was updated from the existing handbook through a collaborative effort from department administrators, Council of Deans, Academic Affairs Strategic Thinking Council, Faculty Reward and Retention Committee, Office of Faculty Affairs, the Chief of Staff, and the Provost and Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Link to: Faculty Handbook (Entire PDF, April 2011)

GENERAL INFORMATION

History of the Health Science Center
Accreditation
Mission/Vision/Values
School/Program Overview
Governance of the Health Science Center
Institutional Compliance Program

FACULTY AND THE HSC

Academic Freedom and Responsibility
Faculty Orientation
Meetings of the Faculty
Employment Policies
Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure
Salary and Benefits
Leaves
Professional Development

HSC SUPPORT SERVICES

Academic and Institutional Resources and Technology (AIRT) 
          Biomedical Communications
          Center for Learning and Development
          Information Technology Services (ITS)
          Library
          Professional and Continuing Education (PACE)
          Records and Information Management
Accounting Department
Budget Office
Central Services
Facilities Management
Founders Activity Center (FAC)
HSC Police
Human Resources Services (HRS)
Institutional Advancement
Laboratory Animal Facility
Marketing and Communication
Office Of Strategy and Measurement (OSM)
Payroll
Purchasing and Payment Services
Room Scheduling Office
Safety Office

THE FACULTY AND STUDENTS

Academic Policies and Procedures
Attendance
Dismissing Classes
Examinations
Center for Academic Performance (CAP)
Course and Grading System
Conduct in the Classroom
Student Conduct
Student Grievances
Open Records
Faculty Office Hours and Availability to Students