2004 Faculty Handbook
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Faculty Handbook 2018-19 Chatfield College is an open-enrollment Catholic college, rooted in the Legacy of the Ursuline Sisters, believing in the potential of every person, and accepting of people of all faiths. We offer a small, collaborative learning environment with a deep sense of community, and personalized support. Chatfield meets students where they are and empowers individuals to better themselves, their employability, and their futures. Revised July, 2018 Chatfield College Accredited by The Higher Learning Commission 230 South LaSalle Street, #7-500, Chicago, IL 60604 (800) 621-7440 Authorized by The Ohio Department of Higher Education 25 South Front Street Columbus, OH 43215 (614) 466-6000 Member of Greater Cincinnati Collegiate Connection (GC3) Main Campus 20918 State Route 251 St. Martin, Ohio 45118 (513) 875-3344 Over-The-Rhine Campus 1544 Central Parkway Cincinnati, OH 45202 (513) 921-9856 www.chatfield.edu Table of Contents Welcome from the President.............................................................................................................. 6 Welcome from the Chief Academic Officer and Dean ........................................................................ 7 History; Vision, Mission, Core Values ................................................................................................. 8 History ............................................................................................................................................. 8 Chatfield College Vision, Mission and Core Values ......................................................................... 8 Vision ........................................................................................................................................... 8 Mission ........................................................................................................................................ 8 Core Values ................................................................................................................................. 9 Curriculum .......................................................................................................................................... 9 Learning Outcomes ............................................................................................................................. 9 Program-Level (College) Learning Outcomes ................................................................................. 9 Business Concentration Learning Outcomes ................................................................................ 10 Early Childhood Concentration Learning Outcomes ..................................................................... 10 Human Services Concentration Learning Outcomes .................................................................... 11 Cross-enrollment .......................................................................................................................... 12 Organization and Governance Structure .......................................................................................... 13 The Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................... 13 The President ................................................................................................................................ 13 Chief Academic Officer and Academic Dean ................................................................................ 13 Site Directors/Associate Deans, Over-the-Rhine and St. Martin .............................................. 13 Director of Library Services ....................................................................................................... 14 Registrar .................................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Advisors .................................................................................................................... 14 The College Faculty ................................................................................................................... 14 Coordinator of Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness ..................................................... 14 Coordinator of Online Learning ................................................................................................ 14 Academic Freedom and Free Speech ........................................................................................... 14 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) .......................................................................................... 15 Faculty Compensation .................................................................................................................. 15 Shared Governance Structure........................................................................................................... 16 The Role of Faculty in Shared Governance ................................................................................... 16 The Faculty Senate .................................................................................................................... 16 Curriculum Committee ............................................................................................................. 17 2 Assessment Committee ............................................................................................................ 17 Faculty Personnel Committee ................................................................................................... 18 Faculty Credentials Committee ................................................................................................. 18 Academic Appeals Committee .................................................................................................. 18 Policies and Procedures .................................................................................................................... 18 Award of Academic Credit ............................................................................................................ 18 Faculty Selection Process .............................................................................................................. 19 Faculty Qualifications Policy ......................................................................................................... 20 Faculty Qualification Exceptions ............................................................................................... 20 Faculty Promotion and Rank ......................................................................................................... 21 Faculty Qualification Review ......................................................................................................... 24 Faculty Observation Process ......................................................................................................... 24 The Faculty Grievance Process ..................................................................................................... 25 Faculty Purchases.......................................................................................................................... 25 Textbooks and Textbook Changes ................................................................................................ 25 Student Counseling and Non-Academic Support Services ........................................................... 26 Faculty Mailboxes ......................................................................................................................... 26 Field Trip Policy ............................................................................................................................. 26 Posting of Announcements ........................................................................................................... 27 Release of Student Information .................................................................................................... 27 Faculty: Responsibilities ................................................................................................................ 27 Department Chair Responsibilities ........................................................................................... 28 Teaching Agreements ................................................................................................................... 29 Compensation Process, Prerequisites and Tuition Benefits ......................................................... 29 Course Syllabi ................................................................................................................................ 30 Class Lists ...................................................................................................................................... 30 Student Attendance ...................................................................................................................... 31 Class Attendance and Chatfield Unofficial Withdrawal Policy ..................................................... 31 Independent Study ....................................................................................................................... 32 Class Size and Class Cancellations ................................................................................................. 33 General Faculty Meetings ............................................................................................................