Preface

Chapter One: 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 Two: 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 Three: 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 Four: Instructional and Related Policies

• 4.1Teaching Assignments
• 4.2Classroom Policies and Procedures
• 4.3Other Academic Policies
• 4.4Miscellaneous Policies Related to Faculty Responsibilities

Chapter Five: 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 Six: 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 Seven: 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

Last updated Thursday, April 24, 2008