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Handbook for Teaching Faculty

Chapter 1: Organization: 1.1 The Mission of Calvin College; 1.2 Articles of Incorporation; 1.3 Board of Trustees; 1.4 Administrative Divisions; 1.5 The President; 1.6 Administrative Appointments; 1.7 Binding Nature of Handbook
Chapter 2: Organization of the Faculty: 2.1 Faculty Bylaws; 2.2 Departments; 2.3 Divisions; 2.4 Faculty Governance Committees; 2.5 Governing Boards; 2.6 Constitutions; 2.7 Administrative Committees
Chapter 3: Faculty Personnel Policies: 3.1 Definition of Teaching Faculty; 3.2 Types of Positions; 3.3 Types of Appointments; 3.4 Rank; 3.5 Recruitment and Appointment; 3.6 Faculty Responsibilities, Expectations, and Academic Freedom; 3.7 Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure; 3.8 Guidelines for Professional Planning; 3.9 Post-Tenure Review; 3.10 Severance; 3.11 Leaves of Absence; 3.12 Faculty Personnel Records
Chapter 4: Instructional and Related Policies: 4.1 Teaching Assignments; 4.2 Classroom Policies and Procedures; 4.3 Other Academic Policies; 4.4 Miscellaneous Policies Related to Faculty Responsibilities
Chapter 5: Faculty Development: 5.1 Programs for Developing Teaching; 5.2 Resources to Support Faculty Research and Scholarship; 5.3 Sabbatical Leaves; 5.4 Calvin Research Fellowships; 5.5 Attendance at Professional Conferences; 5.6 Summer Study Aid; 5.7 Assistance in Seeking Outside Support; 5.8 Guidelines for Endowed Chair Proposals; 5.9 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: 7.1 Salary; 7.2 Insurance Provisions; 7.3 Pension Contributions; 7.4 Flexible Spending Account; 7.5 Sick Pay and Medical Leave; 7.6 College Tuition Benefits; 7.7 Christian School Tuition Assistance Plan; 7.8 Adoption Benefit; 7.9 Compensation for Other Services; 7.10 Moving Expenses for New Faculty; 7.11 Health Fitness Opportunities; 7.12 Tickets to Athletic Events; 7.13 Voluntary Phased Retirement Program for Teaching Faculty; 7.14 Benefits for Retired Faculty Members; 7.15 Changes in Benefits; 7.16 Faculty Technology Access
Appendixes:: 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; Appendix E: Miscellaneous Procedures for Implementation of Handbook Polices