Faculty Handbook

FACULTY HANDBOOK 2021-22 Mission Statement Throughout its history, Pomona College has educated students of exceptional promise. We gather individuals, regardless of financial circumstances, into a small residential community that is strongly rooted in Southern California yet global in its orientation. Through close ties among a diverse group of faculty, staff and classmates, Pomona students are inspired to engage in the probing inquiry and creative learning that enable them to identify and address their intellectual passions. This experience will continue to guide their contributions as the next generation of leaders, scholars, artists, and engaged members of society to fulfill the vision of the College’s founders: to bear their added riches in trust for all. ii The information in this handbook is correct at the date of publication. However, Pomona College reserves the right to alter its regulations, schedules, etc., should conditions warrant such changes. iii Table of Contents FACULTY HANDBOOK ............................................................................................................. 1 Mission Statement .........................................................................................................................ii Introduction ..................................................................................................................................1 CHAPTER I: ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF THE COLLEGE ......................................................3 SECTION A: THE BYLAWS OF POMONA COLLEGE................................................................................................. 3 Article I: Election and Powers of Trustees ....................................................................................................... 3 Article II: Officers and their Duties .................................................................................................................. 6 Article III: Meetings of Trustees ..................................................................................................................... 16 Article IV: Officers of the College................................................................................................................... 18 Article V: Composition and Duties of the Faculty .......................................................................................... 20 Article VI: Amendments ................................................................................................................................. 23 Article VII........................................................................................................................................................ 23 SECTION B: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES ............................................................................................................... 24 SECTION C: THE ADMINISTRATION .................................................................................................................... 24 Office of the President ................................................................................................................................... 24 Office of the Vice President and Dean of the College ................................................................................... 25 Office of the Vice President and Dean of Students ....................................................................................... 28 Office of the Vice President for Strategy and Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid .................................. 31 Office of the Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, and Treasurer ........................................................... 32 Office of Vice President for Advancement .................................................................................................... 34 Office of Communications ............................................................................................................................. 35 Office of the Vice President and Chief Information Officer .......................................................................... 36 SECTION D: THE CLAREMONT COLLEGES ........................................................................................................... 37 Joint Services of The Claremont Colleges ...................................................................................................... 38 Administrators ............................................................................................................................................... 39 CHAPTER II: THE FACULTY OF THE COLLEGE................................................................................... 42 SECTION A: ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE ............................................................................................... 42 Membership and Authority ........................................................................................................................... 42 Voting Members of the Faculty ..................................................................................................................... 43 Faculty Meetings ............................................................................................................................................ 45 The Cabinet .................................................................................................................................................... 45 The Chair of Faculty ....................................................................................................................................... 45 The Divisions .................................................................................................................................................. 46 Division Chairs ................................................................................................................................................ 46 The Departments ........................................................................................................................................... 47 Department Chairs 2021-2022 ...................................................................................................................... 48 Program Coordinators ................................................................................................................................... 48 Other Coordinators ........................................................................................................................................ 49 Faculty Committees ....................................................................................................................................... 50 Student Representation on Committees ....................................................................................................... 59 Pomona College Faculty Bylaws .................................................................................................................... 59 Part I – Membership and Attendance....................................................................................................... 59 Part II – Procedural Bylaws for the Faculty ............................................................................................... 61 SECTION B: APPOINTMENTS, PROMOTION, AND TENURE ................................................................................ 65 Definitions ...................................................................................................................................................... 65 Policies and Procedures ................................................................................................................................. 66 Appointments ........................................................................................................................................... 66 Criteria for Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure ............................................................................... 66 iv Departmental Assessment............................................................................................................................. 68 Procedures for Reappointment, Tenure, and Promotion ............................................................................. 69 Preliminary Conference with the Dean .................................................................................................... 69 Responsibilities of the Candidate ............................................................................................................. 69 Responsibilities of the Department .......................................................................................................... 70 Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness .......................................................................................... 71 Evaluation of Scholarly and/or Artistic Accomplishment ......................................................................... 72 Preparation of a Departmental Letter ...................................................................................................... 72 Discussion of the Departmental Letter with the Candidate ..................................................................... 74 Faculty Personnel Committee Review of the Candidate .......................................................................... 74 The Role of the President ........................................................................................................................

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