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Faculty Handbook

 

Faculty Handbook

The Faculty Handbook is currently being reviewed and updated by the Office of Academic Affairs. It is expected that the new revision of the Faculty Handbook will be available during the 2008-09 Academic Year.

1. The University

General Description
Majors and Degrees
University Mission
Accreditation
Brief History of the University
Buildings
Directions

 

2. Governance and Administration

Governance Structure and the Board of Trustees
General Responsibilities of the Board of Trustees
Board’s Role in Regard to Personnel Matters
Higher Education in New Jersey
The Commission on Higher Education in New Jersey
The New Jersey Presidents’ Council
The Budget Process in New Jersey
The Labor Relations Process in New Jersey
The Council of New Jersey State College Locals, AFT, AFL-CIO
University Senate and Constitution

 

3. Personnel Policies, Procedures and Practice

Faculty Appointments
Period of Appointment
Qualifications for Rank
Visiting Specialist
Emeritus
Retention and Tenure Policies
Promotional Procedures
Teaching Responsibilities: Teaching Load
Other Responsibilities
Meetings
Textbooks
Syllabi
Summer Session Contract
Independent Study and Thesis Advisement
Off Campus Offerings
Academic Freedom
Standards of Conduct:Faculty Code of Professional Commitment
Standards of Conduct: Code of Ethics
Standards of Conduct: Prohibition Againat Political Activity
Standards of Conduct: Falsification of Application Materials
Standards of Conduct: Guidelines on Outside Employment for Full-Time Employees
Standards of Conduct: Procedures for Reporting Ountside Employment
Evaluation of Tenured Faculty
Career Development Program for Tenured Faculty
Resignation
Retirement
Faculty Dismissal
Personnel Files
Unauthorized Absence
Sick Leave: Eligibility For and Reporting of Sick Leave
Medical Leave of Absence
Workers Compensation
Family Medical Leave Act Policy (FMLA)
Leave of Absence Without Pay
Child Care Leave Without Pay
Maternity Leave
Special Leaves:
Jury Duty
Appearance as Witness
Emergency Civilian Duty
Leave of Absence for Military Duty
Paycheck Distribution
Change of Address/Status
Grievance Procedure

 

4. Departmental and Organizational Matters

Functions and Responsibilities of Departments
Election and Term of Department Chairperson
Term Limits for Department Chairpersons
Summer Compensation for Department Chairpersons
Course Approval Procedures
Faculty Offices
Office Hours
Faculty Absence
Change in Faculty Programs
University Senate Business
Textbook Orders
Academic Computing: Electronic Learning Lab
Campus Network

 

5. Academic Standards, Policies and Procedures

Class Status
Academic Standards
Ten Year Limit
Academic Honors
Pass/Fail Option
Administrative Withdrawal
Registration
Course Load and Overload Options
Grading System
Grade Recomputation Policy
Academic Career Planning and Placement Department
University Advisement Center
Final Evaluation Week
Class Enrollment Lists
Attendance Policy
Student Records
Grievance Procedures for Students Regarding Academic Program
Academic Program Review

 

6. Professional Development and Renewal Program (PDR&P)

Introduction to PDR&P
Career Development
Separately Budgeted Research (SBR)
Mini Grants
The International Incentive Grant (IIG)
The Academic Forum
New Faculty/Staff Workshop
Faculty Academic Affairs Dialogues
Development Grants through the University Advancement Office
Sabbatical Leave

 

7. Operating Procedures and Regulations

Travel Policy for Faculty and Staff
University Policy on Smoking, Tobacco Use
Alcohol and Drug Policy
University Vehicles
Supplies and Equipment
Telephones and Mail Service
Food Consumption on Campus
Animals on Campus
Lost and Found
Identification Cards
Scheduling of Events
Parking Facilities
Parking Regulations

 

8. Principal Services

Congressman Frank J. Guarini Library
Office of Academic Services for Evening Students
Office of Public Information
Office of Publications and Special Programs
Duplicating Center
Speakers Bureau
Office of Alumni Relations and Development

 

9. Emergencies

General
Medical Emergencies
Fire Drills
Closing the University

 

10. Affirmative Action Policies and Procedures

Affirmative Action
Affirmative Action Policy Statement
Affirmative Action Search and Hiring Procedures
Internal Complaint Procedures for Unlawful Discrimination/Harassment or Hostile Environment in the Workplace
Addendum: Unlawful Discrimination/Harassment Complaints
Campus Sexual Assault Policy
NJCU Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace

 

11. Institutional Review Board

Procedures and Guidelines for Researchers for the Protection of Human Participants

 

12. Computer Use Policies

Responsible Use of Computing Resources
Assignment of University-Owned Personal Computers
& Peripherals to University Employees
NJCU Home Page Policy

 

Appendices

Map of the University
Organizational Charts and Directories (PDF)
Independent Study/Research Contract (PDF)
Request for Undergraduate New Course Approval Form (PDF)
Request for Course Approval/Change Form (PDF)
Application for Career Development Funds(PDF)
Application for Sabbatical Leave (PDF)
Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Procedures and Form
...to Request University Records References (PDF)

 

 
 

 

The Faculty Handbook

OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS

Joanne Z. Bruno, Esq., Interim Vice President
Maria Lynn, Ph.D., Assistant Vice President


Hepburn Hall, Room 309 • 2039 Kennedy Boulevard • Jersey City, NJ 07305-1597

201.200.2033

 

 

 

 

 

 


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