New Jersey City University Faculty Handbook
PERSONNEL POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND PRACTICE
This code is based on two principles: first, that faculty status at New Jersey City University implies a commitment to high standards of professional conduct; second that it is the responsibility of the faculty to define and maintain these standards.
The code is a statement of rules and regulations which can be refined and revised as it is tested against accumulating experience. Interpretation of the code will be guided by this intention. In order to guarantee all faculty the right to confidentiality and due process, application of the code will be in accordance with procedures agreed to by the University Senate and the administration of the institution.
It is understood that matters of law or contract shall take precedence over the code. Faculty participation in strikes is not within the purview of an Ethics Committee. In sum, the code deals with professional commitments exclusive of those conditions of employment which are governed by contractual arrangements between the faculty and the administration.
The faculty member:
- Regularly provides instruction to which students are entitled.
- Makes himself/herself available to guide students in their academic pursuits.
- Encourages free pursuit of learning.
- Encourages the student to study varying points of view and respects the student’s right to form his/her own judgment.
- Demonstrates respect for the student as an individual and adheres to his/her proper role as intellectual guide and counselor.
- Deals justly and considerately with each student.
- Respects the confidential nature of the relationship between professor and student.
- Avoids exploitation of students for his/her private advantage.
- When appropriate, informs individuals and agencies of the student’s educational needs and assists in providing an understanding of the student’s educational experiences.
- Seeks constantly to improve learning facilities and opportunities.
- Gives recognition and acknowledgment of significant contributions by students to his/her work and research.
The faculty member:
- Respects and defends the right of free inquiry by his/her associates.
- Shows respect for the opinions of others.
- Strives to be objective in his/her professional judgement of colleagues and to render such judgments only in appropriate professional contexts.
- Keeps trust under which confidential information is exchanged.
The faculty member:
- Accepts his/her share of faculty responsibility for the governance of the institution.
- Acknowledges and assumes his/her academic obligations.
- Participates and conducts himself/herself in a responsible manner in the development and implementation of policies affecting his/her institution.
- Follows the stated regulations of the institution, reserving the right to dissent in a responsible and professional manner.
- Evaluates through appropriate professional procedure conditions within the institution, and makes serious deficiencies known to the appropriate official(s) of the institution.
- Uses educational facilities for purposes consistent with policies and regulations of the institution.
- Avoids stating or implying that he/she speaks or acts for the University when speaking or acting as a private person.
The faculty member:
- Refrains from assigning professional duties to non-professional personnel.
- Develops and improves his/her scholarly competence.
- Accepts the obligation of critical self-discipline and judgment in using and providing information.
- Conducts professional matters through recognized appropriate channels.
- Accepts no gratuities or gifts that might influence his/her judgment in the exercise of his/her professional duties.
- Adheres to the conditions of an individual contract or to the terms of an appointment until either has been terminated legally or by mutual consent.
The faculty member:
- Has all the rights and obligations of other citizens.
- Promotes free inquiry and public understanding of the concepts of academic freedom and the role of the University as a public institution of higher education.
- Is free to assume political and citizenship responsibilities but refrains from exploiting the institutional privileges of his/her professional position to promote political candidates or partisan activities.
Adopted by College Senate: February 26, 1979
Approved by Senate Administration Coordinating Committee: March 5, 1979
Accepted by Board of Trustees: May 9, 1979