William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine Faculty Handbook 2020-2021 Approved by the BOT April 23, 2020 DISCLAIMER The WCUCOM Faculty Handbook does not supersede or take the place of the WCU Faculty Handbook and Bylaws of the University; nor does it limit in any way the authority of the Board of Trustees. As circumstances warrant, the University reserves the right to make changes from time to time; however, final approval of all policies represented in this handbook resides with the Board of Trustees. The Bylaws of William Carey University Board of Trustees assure that William Carey University is committed to full compliance with requirements and standards of the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). Any provision of this handbook or other documents of the university or the WCUCOM, that may appear to conflict with COCA standards are hereby declared null and void. COMPLAINTS CONCERNING ACCREDITATION Complaints or grievances concerning WCUCOM accreditation standards and procedures should be submitted in writing to the Secretary, Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation, American Osteopathic Association, 142 East Ontario Street, Chicago, IL 60611; Phone: 312.202.8097; Fax: 312.202.8397; [email protected]. Upon receipt of the complaint, the WCUCOM Dean will assign an ad hoc committee composed of the Associate Dean responsible for the area of accreditation concern, three faculty members, one, which would be related to the academic concern, and two students selected by the Student Government Association (SGA). ii TABLE OF CONTENTS Disclaimer………………………………………………………………………………………....ii Complaints Concerning Accreditation…………………………………………………………....ii Table of Contents………………………………………………………………………………....iii Mission Statement ............................................................................................................................1 I. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE UNIVERSITY ...........................1 A. Board of Trustees ...........................................................................................................2 B. Administration ...............................................................................................................3 C. Organization of Academic Programs .............................................................................5 D. William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine Committees ...................6 E. William Carey University Councils and Committees ..................................................24 F. Institutional Effectiveness ............................................................................................25 G. Accreditation ................................................................................................................25 II. RECRUITMENT AND EMPLOYMENT POLICIES ......................................................27 A. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement .................................................................27 B. Recruitment, Selection, and Hiring ..............................................................................27 C. Faculty Evaluation .......................................................................................................33 D. WCUCOM Faculty Remediation Policy.....................................................................35 E. Academic Rank ............................................................................................................37 F. Graduate Faculty ..........................................................................................................37 G. Administrative Rank ....................................................................................................38 H. Promotion in Rank .......................................................................................................38 I. Salary Increase .............................................................................................................39 J. Academic Freedom ......................................................................................................39 K. Non-Renewal/Termination of Faculty .........................................................................40 III. FACULTY-RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ...............................................41 A. Sexual Misconduct Policy............................................................................................41 B. Complaint Procedures for Sexual Harassment ............................................................41 C. Non-Discrimination Policies ........................................................................................42 D. Anti-Harassment Policy ...............................................................................................42 E. Anti-Retaliation Policy ................................................................................................43 F. Complaint Procedure for Discrimination, Harassment, and Workplace Issues ...........43 G. Americans with Disabilities ACT Policy .....................................................................44 H. Conduct ........................................................................................................................45 I. Other University Policies ............................................................................................47 1. Drug-Free Workplace ............................................................................................47 2. Computer Use ........................................................................................................47 iii 3. Unauthorized recording .........................................................................................47 4. Firearms .................................................................................................................47 5. Tobacco Free Campus............................................................................................47 6. Pets .........................................................................................................................47 7. Personal Attire, Appearance, and Neatness ...........................................................48 8. Telephone Use .......................................................................................................48 9. Housekeeping .........................................................................................................48 J. WCU Faculty Committee Membership .......................................................................49 K. Faculty Personnel Records ...........................................................................................49 L. Research, Writing, Contracts, and Grants ....................................................................50 M. Graduate Study.............................................................................................................50 N. Professional Development ...........................................................................................51 O. Summer School Employment ......................................................................................52 P. Teaching Loads ............................................................................................................52 Q. Advising .......................................................................................................................52 R. Stipends for Teaching Overload Classes .....................................................................53 S. Class Contact Hours .....................................................................................................53 T. Office and Office Hours...............................................................................................53 U. Absence from Class .....................................................................................................54 V. Other Faculty Responsibilities .....................................................................................54 IV. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF WCUCOM FACULTY IN STUDENT- RELATED POLICIES AND PROCEDURES ..................................................................57 A. Duties ...........................................................................................................................57 B. Course Offerings and Content .....................................................................................57 C. Class-Related Responsibilities .....................................................................................58 D. Faculty Responsibilities to Students With Disabilities ................................................58 E. Faculty Recognition of Student Appeals, Complaints, and Excused Absences ..........59 F. WCUCOM Health Professional……………………………………………………...59 V. FACULTY BENEFITS AND FISCAL MATTERS .........................................................61 A. Sick Leave ....................................................................................................................61 B. Family and Medical Leave Act ....................................................................................61 C. Jury Duty and Civic Duty Leave .................................................................................63 D. Military Leave ..............................................................................................................63 E. Maternity Leave ...........................................................................................................63