Southeastern Louisiana University -- Faculty Handbook

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    Part I: Organizational Structure of Southeastern Louisiana University
    Part II: General University Employment
    Part III: Policies Governing Employment of Faculty
    Part IV: Responsibilities and Duties of Faculty
    Part V: Rights and Privileges Pertaining to Faculty
    Part VI: Other Policies and Procedures
    Part VII: Community-University Relations
    Part VIII: University Procedures in Emergency Situations
    Part IX: Participating in University Governance

PART I:
ORGANIZATIONAL STRUCTURE OF
SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY

A.	GOVERNING BOARDS
	-Board of Regents -University of Louisiana System
B.	INSTITUTIONAL PURPOSE STATEMENT
C.	UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN - updated Summer 2007
	-Strategic Mission -Core Values -Strategic Priorities
D.	ORGANIZATIONAL CHART - updated Summer 2007
E.	UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS - updated Summer 2007
	-Term Appointment of Administrators -Descriptions of Administrative Positions
F.	PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF ADMINISTRATORS
	-Evaluation of the President and Vice Presidents -Evaluation of Deans -Evaluation of Department Heads

PART II:
GENERAL UNIVERSITY EMPLOYMENT

A.	EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN
	-General Statement -Equal Opportunity in Employment
B.	NONDISCRIMINATION AGAINST AND ACCOMMODATION OF INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES
	-Procedure for Requesting an Accommodation -ADA Grievance Procedure
C.	EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN EDUCATION
D.	AIDS POLICY
E.	HARASSMENT POLICY - updated Fall 2003
	-Sexual Harrassment -Other Forms of Harrassment
F.	POLICY REGARDING VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE
G.	DOMESTIC VIOLENCE IN THE WORKPLACE POLICY
H.	STATE OF LOUISIANA EMPLOYEE SUBSTANCE ABUSE AND DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
	-Purpose -Definitions -Policy -Assistance Program -Awareness Program -Applicability -Effective Date
I.	SOUTHEASTERN LOUISIANA UNIVERSITY'S DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
J.	DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE PREVENTION POLICY
	-Prevention, Intervention, Education, Counseling and Rehabilitation Program -Local, State, Federal Statutes
K.	DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTING
L.	CODE OF ETHICS FOR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
M.	LOYALTY OATH
N.	USE OF UNIVERSITY MATERIALS, FACILITIES, AND LABOR
O.	EMPLOYMENT OF MEMBERS OF THE SAME FAMILY - updated Summer 2007
P.	STATE OF LOUISIANA DUAL EMPLOYMENT LAW - updated Summer 2007
Q.	PERSONNEL FILE POLICY
R.	VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENTS - updated Summer 2007
S.	MEDICAL EXAMINATIONS
T.	OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT POLICY - updated Summer 2007
U.	FRAUD POLICY
V.	OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES POLICY ON PUBLIC RECORDS INFORMATION REQUESTS - updated Spring 2008
W.	HIRING TEMPORARY, INTERMITTENT, AND STUDENT EMPLOYEES POLICY - updated Spring 2008
X.	CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS - updated Spring 2008

PART III:
POLICIES GOVERNING EMPLOYMENT OF FACULTY

A.	APPOINTMENT TO THE FACULTY
	-Appointment to and Promotion of Academic Staff -Procedures -Types of Appointments -Appointment by Rank -Appointment at the Rank of Instructor -Appointment at the Rank of Assistant Professor -Appointment at the Rank of Associate Professor -Appointment at the Rank of Professor -Faculty Initially Appointed as Associate Professor or Professor -Part-time Faculty
B.	EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION CARDS
C.	TERMINATION AND NOTIFICATION
	-Termination for Financial Exigency -Termination of Appointment by Faculty Members
D.	INVESTIGATIONS OF MISCONDUCT
	-Authorization for Investigations -Procedure for Conduct of Investigations -Notification -Reporting of Findings -Confidentiality
E.	EVALUATION OF FACULTY - updated Spring 2008
	-Procedures for Annual Evaluation -Departmental Evaluation Guidelines -Elements of Evaluation -Levels of Performance -Remediation of Tenured Faculty -Academic Dismissal of Tenured Faculty
F.	PROCEDURE FOR RESOLVING FACULTY COMPLAINTS - updated Spring 2002
	-Ombudsperson -Mediation -Faculty Grievances -Faculty Grievance Committee -Faculty Grievance Procedures -Grievance Committee Membership and Selection -Roles of Members -Southeastern Louisiana University Faculty Grievance Form
G.	ORIENTATION OF NEW FACULTY MEMBERS
H.	TENURE AND PROMOTION GUIDELINES -updated Summer 2007
	-Principles of Tenure -Principles of Promotion -Principles of Tenure and Promotion -Guidelines for the Evaluation of Candidates for Tenure and Promotion -The Categories for Evaluation of Tenure and Promotion -Criteria for Tenure -Evaluation During the Probationary Period -Criteria for Promotion -Procedures for Tenure and Promotion Reviews -Promotion Decision -Tenure Decision -Evaluation Schedule for Tenure and Promotion -Interim Review Schedule for Probationary Faculty -Tenure and Promotion Guidelines Endnotes
I.	ENGLISH LANGUAGE FLUENCY updated Fall 2007
J.	EMERITUS TITLES
	-Granting of Emeritus Titles -Criteria for Emeritus Status
K.	TERMINATION/SEVERE SANCTION OF TENURED FACULTY FOR CAUSE -updated Fall 2002
	-Professional Ethics -Collegial Behavior -Moral Behavior -Incompetence and Insubordination -University Level Faculty Review Panel
L.	SUMMER TEACHING ASSIGNMENTS AND COMPENSATION - updated Summer 2007

PART IV:
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES OF FACULTY

A.	BASIC DUTIES OF FACULTY MEMBERS
	-Reasonable and Prudent Behavior -Adequate Supervision -Proper Instruction Regarding Equipment and Facilities -Maintenance of Equipment and Facilities
B.	OFFICE HOURS
C.	TELEPHONES AND FAX MACHINES *- updated Spring 2006*
	-Telephone Use -Telephone Protocol -Fax Machines
D.	BUILDING SECURITY AND BUILDING KEYS
	-Building Security -Office Keys
E.	CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION
F.	ACCOMMODATIONS FOR STUDENTS WITH DISABILITIES - updated Summer 2007
G.	EMPLOYEE EXIT CHECK OUT PROCEDURES - updated Summer 2007
H.	TUTORING FOR COMPENSATION
I.	GUIDELINES FOR APPROVAL OF SUPPLEMENTAL COMPENSATION - updated Fall 2002
	-Payment of Supplemental Compensation
J.	FIELD TRIPS - updated Summer 2007
K.	TEACHING LOADS
	-Extended Workload -General Policy for Sponsored Projects (Grants and Contracts)
L.	INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES - updated Spring 2004
	-Grading System -Class Attendance -Course Information Sheets -Class Meetings -Grade and Attendance Report Policies -Reporting Grades -Class Rosters -Examinations
M.	STANDARDS FOR DISTANCE EDUCATION - updated Fall 2003
N.	SELECTION OF TEXTBOOKS - updated Spring 2004
	-Rental Textbook Adoption Guidelines -Retail Bookstore Text Adoption Guidelines
O.	ACADEMIC INTEGRITY - updated Spring 2004
P.	STUDENT OPINION OF TEACHING
Q.	MISCONDUCT OF RESEARCH
R.	GRADUATE FACULTY STATUS
S.	SUBMISSION OF CHANGES IN CURRICULA
T.	ACADEMIC ADVISING
U.	FACULTY INVOLVEMENT IN OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT ACTIVITIES
V.	ATTENDANCE AT CONVOCATIONS, COMMENCEMENTS, FACULTY MEETINGS

PART V:
RIGHTS AND PRIVILEGES PERTAINING TO FACULTY

A.	SALARY SCHEDULE
	-Salary Schedule Based on the Minimum Educational Attainment of the Master's Degree -Stipends for Promotion -Salary Conversion for Employment Status Changes -Pay Periods -Terminal Pay Policy
B.	HEALTH CENTER - updated Fall 2003
C.	BENEFITS PROGRAMS - updated Summer 2007
D.	LEAVE POLICIES - updated Summer 2008
	-Leaves of Absence -Sabbatical Leave Guidelines -Sick Leave -Shared Sick Leave -Annual Leave, Faculty Leave, and Holidays -Funeral Leave -Military Leave -Leave for Civil and National Service -Leave for Personal Emergencies -Family and Medical Leave -Return to Transitional Duty Policy
E.	WORKER'S COMPENSATION
F.	PRESIDENT'S AWARDS FOR EXCELLENCE -updated Spring 2003
	-Awards Selection Process for President's Awards for Excellence - Faculty -Schedule for Selection of Recipients -Awards Selection Process for President's Award for Excellence in Service - Unclassified Staff -Schedule for Selection of Recipients
G.	COURSE WORK BY EMPLOYEES OF THE UNIVERSITY
	-Enrollment in Individual Classes -Admission to Degree Programs -Tuition Fee Exemption for Faculty, Staff, and Dependent Relations
H.	USE OF LINUS A. SIMS MEMORIAL LIBRARY BY FACULTY AND STAFF
I.	OTHER SERVICES AVAILABLE TO FACULTY AND STAFF
	-University Counseling Center -Employee Assistance Program -University Bookstore Discount -U.S. Post Office Boxes -Employee Wellness and Adult Fitness Program
J.	ACADEMIC FREEDOM AND PROFESSIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
K.	CENTER FOR FACULTY EXCELLENCE
L.	SUPPORT FOR SCHOLARLY RESEARCH THROUGH THE RESEARCH AND GRANTS COMMITTEE

PART VI:
OTHER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

A.	CASUAL VISITORS
B.	PETS ON CAMPUS
C.	FIRE, EXTENDED COVERAGE, AND THEFT INSURANCE
D.	WORKPLACE SEARCHES
E.	SMOKING POLICY
F.	COMPUTER POLICY
G.	WEB SITE POLICY -updated Summer 2007
H.	E-MAIL POLICY *- Fall 2002*
I.	CAMPUS COPY CENTER
J.	COPYRIGHT POLICY
K.	POLICIES AND PROCEDURES RELATING TO THE FAMILY EDUCATIONAL RIGHTS AND PRIVACY ACT
L.	UNIVERSITY BULLETIN BOARDS - updated Summer 2007
M.	ACADEMIC CALENDAR - updated Summer 2007
N.	EMPLOYEE SAFETY MEETINGS
O.	CAMPUS TRAFFIC REGULATIONS - updated Summer 2007
P.	SAFE DRIVER PROGRAM
Q.	TRAVEL POLICIES - updated Summer 2007
	-Claims for Reimbursement -Required Approval for International Travel -Use of University Vehicles
R.	INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY POLICY
S.	SCHEDULING EVENTS ON CAMPUS - updated Summer 2007
T.	SOUTHEASTERN BY-LION NEWSLETTER
U.	CATERING PROCEDURES - updated Summer 2007
	-Catering Events for Faculty and/or Staff -Using External Vendor for Catering University Events -Food Prepared and Served by Faculty, Staff, or Students
V.	SPACE MANAGEMENT POLICY - updated Summer 2007
W.	LITIGATION POLICY - updated Fall 2001
X.	UNIVERSITY MAIL GUIDELINES - updated Summer 2007
	-Postal and Faculty Boxes -Using Correct Addresses -UPS/Receiving Station

PART VII:
COMMUNITY-UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

A.	POLITICAL ACTIVITY: SEEKING AND HOLDING PUBLIC OFFICE
B.	SELLING OR SOLICITING ON CAMPUS
C.	PUBLIC INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS
	-News -Publications -Photography
D.	SOUTHEASTERN'S GRAPHIC STANDARDS AND USE OF UNIVERSITY NAME - updated Fall 2001
	-Graphic Standards -Use of University Name
E.	COORDINATION OF FUNDRAISING WITH THE DEVELOPMENT OFFICE

PART VIII:
UNIVERSITY PROCEDURES IN
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS

A.	PROCEDURES IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY
	-Accidents and Injuries -Bomb Threat Procedure -Building and Ground Structural Distress -Emergency Phone Numbers -Fire and/or Explosions -Laboratory Emergencies -Medical Epidemics -Mental Health Crisis -Physical/Bodily Harm -Rape/Sexual Assault -Suspicious Packages or Envelopes -Weather-related Emergencies

PART IX:
PARTICIPATION IN UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE

A.	UNIVERSITY COUNCILS AND COMMITTEES