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Faculty Handbook

Faculty Handbook - Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Organization: 1.1The Mission of Calvin College; 1.2Articles of Incorporation; 1.3Board of Trustees; 1.4Administrative Divisions; 1.5The President; 1.6Administrative Appointments; 1.7Binding Nature of Handbook
Chapter 2: Faculty Bylaws: 2.1Faculty Senate Meetings; 2.2Faculty Assembly and Faculty Meetings; 2.3Amendments; 2.4Departments; 2.5Divisions; 2.6Committees; 2.7Governing Boards (not part of Faculty Bylaws); 2.8Constitutions (not part of Faculty Bylaws); 2.9Administrative Committees
Chapter 3: Faculty Personnel Policies: 3.1Definition of Teaching Faculty; 3.2Types of Positions; 3.3Types of Appointments; 3.4Rank; 3.5Recruitment and Appointment; 3.6Faculty Responsibilities, Expectations and Academic Freedom; 3.7Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure; 3.8Guidelines for Professional Planning; 3.9Post-Tenure Review; 3.10Severance; 3.11Leaves of Absence; 3.12Faculty Personnel Records
Chapter 4: Instructional and Related Policies: 4.1Teaching Assignments; 4.2Classroom Policies and Procedures; 4.3Other Academic Policies; 4.4Miscellaneous Policies Related to Faculty Responsibilities
Chapter 5: Faculty Development: 5.1Programs for Development of Teaching; 5.2Resources to Support Faculty Research and Scholarship; 5.3Sabbatical Leaves; 5.4Interim Study Leaves; 5.5Calvin Research Fellowships; 5.6Attendance at Professional Conferences; 5.7Summer Study Aid; 5.8Assistance in Seeking Outside Support; 5.9Guidelines for Endowed Chair Proposals; 5.10 Guidelines for Establishment of Centers and Institutes
Chapter 6: Faculty Policies and Standards: 6.1 Procedures for Addressing Allegations of Misconduct; 6.2 Procedures for Addressing Allegations of Unacceptable Performance of a Tenured Faculty Member; 6.3 Procedures for Handling Allegations of Confessional Unorthodoxy; 6.4 Procedures for Handling Allegations of Scientific Misconduct; 6.5 Policy on Discrimination and Harassment; 6.6 Employee Substance Abuse Policy; 6.7 Policy on Employment of Relatives; 6.8 Policy on Inclusive Language; 6.9 Policy on Secondary Employment and Involvement; 6.10 Policy on Commissions, Royalties, and Patents; 6.11 The Family Educational and Privacy Acts of 1974; 6.12 Policy on Grant Overhead Monies; 6.13 Clarification of Faculty Membership Requirements and Procedures for Requesting Exceptions; 6.14 Exploring God's Creation; 6.15 Copyright Policy Summary; 6.16 Policy on Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Environmental Health and
Occupational Safety Standards; 6.17 Policy on Consensual Romantic Relationships; 6.18 Policy on Responsible Use of Technology
Chapter 7: Faculty Compensation and Benefits: 7.1Salary; 7.2Insurance Provisions; 7.3Pension Contributions; 7.4Flexible Spending Account; 7.5Sick Pay and Medical Leave; 7.6College Tuition Benefits; 7.7Christian School Tuition Assistance Plan; 7.8Adoption Benefit; 7.9Compensation for Other Services; 7.10Moving Expenses for New Faculty; 7.11Health Fitness Opportunities; 7.12Tickets to Athletic Events; 7.13Voluntary Phased Retirement Program for Teaching Faculty; 7.14Benefits for Retired Faculty Members; 7.15Changes in Benefits; 7.16Faculty Technology Access
Appendices:: Appendix A: Calvin College Organizational Charts; Appendix B: Parliamentary Procedure and Definition; Appendix C: Preparing Reports for the Faculty Senate; Appendix D: Mandates and Compositions of Standing Committees and Council of the Faculty