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Faculty Handbook Revised 2014 MERCER UNIVERSITY FACULTY HANDBOOK REVISED 2014 The University Faculty Handbook describes the organizational structure and governance of the University, sets forth the major policies and procedures affecting faculty members, and describes faculty retirement and benefit plans, current as of the date of publication. Because the University is a dynamic institution, it is inevitable that changes will occur, new policies and procedures will be adopted, and existing descriptions will be superseded. This handbook will be revised periodically, but changes between handbook revisions will take effect as they are duly adopted. Policies and Procedures in this edition supersede all former editions unless there is a statement in the text of this edition noting otherwise. In addition to the University Faculty Handbook, college and school supplemental operating guidelines and procedures are available in each of the colleges and schools of the University. These supplemental handbooks are attached to the University Faculty Handbook. The provisions of the University Faculty Handbook supersede collegiate policies and procedures. Wherever the University has chosen to adopt policies or principles similar to or incorporating portions of statements of the American Association of University Professors or other external bodies, the University reserves the right to interpret such policies or principles for itself and is not bound by external interpretations. Additional policies and procedures affecting all University employees are published in the Employee Benefit Handbook. University Faculty Handbook | Revised 2014 | Page 1 of 82 MERCER UNIVERSITY THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY STATEMENT OF UNIVERSITY GOALS THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY Mercer University's mission is to teach, to learn, to create, to discover, to inspire, to empower, and to serve. In fulfilling this mission, the University supports undergraduate, graduate, and professional learning as well as basic research and its application in service to others. As a university committed to excellence and innovation, Mercer challenges members of its community to meet and exceed high standards in their teaching, learning, research, scholarship, and service. Founded by Baptists in 1833, Mercer is an independent university that remains grounded in a tradition that embraces freedom of the mind and spirit, cherishes the equal worth of every individual, and commits to serving the needs of humankind. As a reflection of this heritage: o We encourage our students to discover and develop fully their unique combination of gifts and talents to become leaders who make a positive difference in the world. o We seek to inspire members of our community to live virtuous and meaningful lives by using their gifts and talents to serve the needs of humankind as an expression of their love for God and neighbor. o We seek to enrich the mind and spirit by promoting and facilitating an open and rigorous search for truth and understanding, including an examination of the moral, religious, and ethical questions of this and every age. o We affirm and respect the dignity and sacred worth of every person and celebrate both our commonalities and our differences. University Faculty Handbook | Revised 2014 | Page 2 of 82 MERCER UNIVERSITY TABLE OF CONTENTS MERCER UNIVERSITY THE MISSION OF THE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................... 2 1. ORGANIZATION ......................................................................................................................... 7 1.01 Administrative Organization of the University ........................................................................................... 7 1.01.1 The Corporation of Mercer University ........................................................................................................ 7 1.01.2 Board of Trustees ....................................................................................................................................... 7 1.01.3 President ................................................................................................................................................... 9 1.01.4 Administrative Officers .............................................................................................................................. 9 1.01.5 Administrative Councils ........................................................................................................................... 10 1.01.6 Advisory Council on Athletics ................................................................................................................... 10 1.02 The University Faculty .............................................................................................................................. 10 1.02.1 Authority and Responsibility of the Faculty ............................................................................................. 10 1.02.2 Bylaws of the University Faculty House of Delegates ............................................................................... 11 1.03 The Collegiate Faculties ........................................................................................................................... 13 1.04 The Structure of Academic Administration .............................................................................................. 14 1.04.1 The Provost .............................................................................................................................................. 14 1.04.2 Deans ....................................................................................................................................................... 15 1.04.3 Senior Vice President for the Health Sciences .......................................................................................... 15 1.04.4 Council of Deans ...................................................................................................................................... 16 1.04.5 University Undergraduate Council ........................................................................................................... 16 1.04.6 University Graduate Council .................................................................................................................... 17 1.04.7 Distance Learning Committee .................................................................................................................. 18 1.04.8 University General Education Committee ................................................................................................ 18 1.04.9 Associate Deans Council .......................................................................................................................... 19 1.04.10 University Assessment Council ............................................................................................................... 20 1.04.11 Student Life Council ................................................................................................................................ 20 1.04.12 University Service-Learning Advisory Councils ........................................................................................ 21 1.04.13 Provost's Council .................................................................................................................................... 21 University Faculty Handbook | Revised 2014 | Page 3 of 82 2 FACULTY PERSONNEL POLICIES ................................................................................................ 22 2.01. Faculty Appointments at Mercer University .................................................................................................... 22 2.02. Terms of Appointment .................................................................................................................................... 23 2.03. Graduate Faculty Appointment ....................................................................................................................... 24 2.04. Academic Freedom and Tenure ....................................................................................................................... 24 2.04.1 General Principles .................................................................................................................................... 24 2.04.2 Tenured Appointments ............................................................................................................................ 26 2.04.3 Non-Tenured Appointments .................................................................................................................... 27 2.04.4 Faculty Emeritus/Emerita Status Eligibility Criteria, Process, and Benefits ............................................... 28 2.04.5 Collegiate Regulations on Faculty Appointments ..................................................................................... 29 2.04.6 Administrative Personnel ......................................................................................................................... 29 2.05. Review Procedures Leading to Reappointment, Promotion, Tenure, or Non-Renewal ............................. 30 2.06. Termination of Appointments by the University ...................................................................................... 30 2.07. Termination of Appointments by the Faculty Member ............................................................................ 33 2.08. Dismissal
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