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	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

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