Handbook Replaces All Previous Editions and Is the Document of Record When Referencing the Operating Principles of the Arts & Sciences
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Ƭ November2018 DARTMOUTHCOLLEGE HANOVER,NEWHAMPSHIRE FOREWORD Dear Colleagues: This electronic edition of the Faculty Handbook replaces all previous editions and is the document of record when referencing the operating principles of the Arts & Sciences. The purpose of this document is to provide all of us with a common source for understanding the various policies and procedures of the Arts & Sciences, to provide convenient access to the guidelines of other areas of the College, to aid in the identification of available College resources, and to describe our basic organizational structure. Because of the range of topics covered in the Faculty Handbook, the source and authority for each varies. Some matters described in this document are the result of formal actions by the Faculty of Arts and Sciences or by one of its committees; others represent actions taken by the Board of Trustees; still others are the result of administrative practice and policy, either here in the Dean of the Faculty Office or other administrative areas. Some topics are covered primarily through links to online information in other areas of the College. The electronic format of this document will continue to permit modification and clarification of our policies. You should consult it often when referencing Arts & Sciences policy to ensure you have the latest version. While every effort has been made to make this Handbook as up to date as possible, changes will undoubtedly occur. Various committees and officers of the College having responsibility for areas covered by the Handbook reserve the right to make such changes in the policies and procedures contained in this Handbook as deemed appropriate. As always, we would appreciate hearing from you regarding those things that require correction or clarification. Sincerely, Elizabeth Smith Dean of the Faculty 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS FOREWORD ....................................................................................................................................................................... 1 TABLE OF CONTENTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 2 PART I: THE COLLEGE ......................................................................................................................................................... 7 HISTORY ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 7 OUR MISSION ............................................................................................................................................................................. 8 PART II: STRUCTURE AND OFFICES ..................................................................................................................................... 9 CHARTER .................................................................................................................................................................................... 9 BOARD OF TRUSTEES .................................................................................................................................................................. 9 Standing Committees of the Board of Trustees ...................................................................................................................... 9 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ....................................................................................................................................................... 10 INSTITUTIONAL DIVERSITY AND EQUITY ................................................................................................................................... 10 OFFICE OF THE PROVOST .......................................................................................................................................................... 10 The Tucker Center ................................................................................................................................................................. 11 OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF FACULTY ............................................................................................................................................ 11 Graduate Studies Office........................................................................................................................................................ 12 Office of the Registrar .......................................................................................................................................................... 12 OFFICE OF THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE ..................................................................................................................................... 13 Undergraduate Deans .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Skills Center .......................................................................................................................................................... 14 Academic Counseling for Student‐Athletes .......................................................................................................................... 14 Disabilities ............................................................................................................................................................................ 14 Tutor Clearinghouse ............................................................................................................................................................. 14 OFFICE OF THE EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT ............................................................................................................................. 14 Environmental Health And Safety (EHS) ............................................................................................................................... 15 Facilities Operations And Management (FO&M) ................................................................................................................. 15 Risk and Internal Controls Services ....................................................................................................................................... 15 Controller .............................................................................................................................................................................. 16 Human Resources ................................................................................................................................................................. 16 OFFICE OF VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT ...................................................................................................................... 17 OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS .............................................................................................................. 17 PART III: POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ............................................................................................................................... 19 FREEDOM OF EXPRESSION AND DISSENT ................................................................................................................................. 19 ACADEMIC FREEDOM ............................................................................................................................................................... 19 THE ACADEMIC HONOR PRINCIPLE .......................................................................................................................................... 19 Faculty Guidelines For Responding To Violations Of The Academic Honor Principle ........................................................... 21 FERPA Guidelines On Confidentiality Of Student Education Records ................................................................................... 21 TEACHING GUIDELINES FOR FACULTY ...................................................................................................................................... 22 POLICY ON INSTRUCTOR‐STUDENT AND STAFF‐STUDENT CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS ....................................................... 26 Introduction .......................................................................................................................................................................... 26 Instructor‐Student Relationships .......................................................................................................................................... 26 Staff‐Student Relationships .................................................................................................................................................. 27 2 PROCEDURES FOR RECRUITMENT AND HIRING ........................................................................................................................ 27 Attendant Affirmative Action Concerns ................................................................................................................................ 28 Faculty Recruiting Budget .................................................................................................................................................... 29 FACULTY APPOINTMENTS .......................................................................................................................................................