Brescia University Full-Time Faculty Handbook 717 Frederica Street Owensboro, Kentucky 42301 (270) 685-3131 www.brescia.edu i 1-2 PREFACE This manual of the Brescia University Faculty Handbook is the most recently updated version. It includes policies which have been added or amended by the Faculty Welfare Committee and the Curriculum and Standards Committee since the last edition. Many sections in the Handbook are for informational purposes only and are subject to change without prior notice, but Section Two relates to faculty legal rights and obligations and should be considered contractual. Changes to contractual sections must be approved by the President and the Board of Trustees. Other additions or amendments to the Handbook may be recommended at any time by the University community. Responsibility for text revision rests with the Vice President for Academic Affairs/Academic Dean. All additions or revisions to the Handbook should include the source of the policy or information and date of its origin. Handbook Revised July 2015 Table of Contents SECTION 1: UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNMENT 1.1 HISTORY .................................................................................................................................. 1 1.2 MISSION STATEMENT ......................................................................................................... 1 1.3 PHILOSOPHY .......................................................................................................................... 1 1.4 ACCREDITATION AND AUTHORIZATION ..................................................................... 2 1.5 THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES................................................................................................. 2 1.6 ADMINISTRATIVE JOB DESCRIPTIONS ......................................................................... 2 1.6.1 PRESIDENT: ................................................................................................................................ 2 1.6.2 VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/ACADEMIC DEAN (VPAA/ACADEMIC DEAN): 3 1.6.2.1 Registrar: ...................................................................................................................... 3 1.6.2.2 Director of Library Services: ...................................................................................... 3 1.6.2.3 Director of Operations for BUonline .......................................................................... 4 1.6.2.4 Director of the Center for English as a Second Language (ESL): ........................... 4 1.6.2.5 Division/School Chairperson: ..................................................................................... 4 1.6.2.6 Area Coordinator: ....................................................................................................... 4 1.6.2.7 Director of Student Support Services (SSS): ............................................................. 5 1.6.2.8 Director of a Graduate Program: ............................................................................... 5 1.6.2.9 Director of Institutional Research and Institutional Effectiveness: ........................ 5 1.6.2.10 Associate Academic Dean for Online Programs, the First Year Experience, and External Relations: ......................................................... 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Bookmark not defined. 1.6.2.11 Coordinator of the Honors College: .......................................................................... 5 1.6.3 VICE PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT…………………………………....6 1.6.3.1 Director of Annual Giving: ......................................................................................... 6 1.6.3.2 Director of Grant Writing:.......................................................................................... 6 1.6.3.3 Director of Alumni and Donor Relations: ................................................................. 6 1.6.3.4 Director of Public Relations and Marketing: ............................................................ 6 1.6.3.4 Director of Major Gifts: .............................................................................................. 6 1.6.4 VICE PRESIDENT OF BUSINESS AND FINANCE: ........................................................................ 7 1.6.4.1 Assistant Director of Business and Finance: .............................................................. 7 1.6.4.2 Director of Physical Plant: .......................................................................................... 7 1.6.4.3 Director of Housekeeping:........................................................................................... 8 1.6.4.4 Director of Human Resources: ................................................................................... 8 1.6.4.5 Director of Information Technology: ......................................................................... 8 1.6.5 VICE PRESIDENT AND DEAN OF STUDENT DEVELOPMENT: ................................................... 8 1.6.5.1 Director of Residence Life: …………………………………………….……………..9 1.6.5.2 Athletic Director: ......................................................................................................... 9 1.6.5.3 Director of the Counseling Center: ............................................................................ 9 1.6.5.4 Director of Campus Ministry: .................................................................................... 9 1.6.5.5 Assistant Dean of Students/Director of Student Activities & Leadership Development: ............................................................................................................... 9 1.6.5.6 Coordinator of Career Services ................................................................................ 10 1.6.6 VICE PRESIDENT FOR ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT & EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BUONLINE:.............................................................................................................................…10 1.6.6.1 Director of Admissions .............................................................................................. 10 1.6.6.2 Director of Financial Aid: ...................................................................................... 10 1.6.6.3 Admissions Counselors: ............................................................................................. 11 1-2 1.6.6.4 Director of Operations for BUonline: ...................................................................... 11 1.7 DIRECTOR OF MISSION EFFECTIVENESS: ……………………………………….....11 1.8 DIVISION AND SCHOOL STRUCTURE: ……………………………………………….11 1.9 ORGANIZATIONAL CHART .............................................................................................. 13 1.10 GOVERNANCE ...................................................................................................................... 14 1.10.1 FACULTY ASSEMBLY ............................................................................................................... 14 1.10.1.1 CONSTITUTION OF THE FACULTY ASSEMBLY.................................. 14 1.10.1.2 BY- LAWS OF THE FACULTY ASSEMBLY ............................................. 14 1.10.2 STUDENT GOVERNMENT: ........................................................................................................ 18 1.10.3 STAFF ASSEMBLY: ................................................................................................................... 18 1.11 COMMITTEES ....................................................................................................................... 18 1.11.1 ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEES ............................................................................................ 18 1.11.1.1 President’s Cabinet: ......................................................................................... 18 1.11.1.2 Dean’s Council: ................................................................................................ 18 1.11.1.3 Academic Program Review Committee: ........................................................ 18 1.11.1.4 Graduate Committee: ...................................................................................... 19 1.11.2 SPECIAL INSTITUTIONAL COMMITTEES: ............................................................................... 19 1.11.2.1 Rank and Tenure Committee: ........................................................................ 19 1.11.2.2 President’s Strategic Planning Council: ......................................................... 20 1.11.2.3 Graduation Committee: .................................................................................. 20 1.11.2.4 Educational Outcomes and Assessment Committee: .................................... 20 1.11.2.5 Institutional Computing Committee: ............................................................. 21 1.11.2.6 Institutional Review Board: ............................................................................ 21 1.11.3 STANDING COMMITTEES OF THE FACULTY ASSEMBLY ....................................................... 22 1.11.3.1 Executive Committee: ...................................................................................... 22 1.11.3.2 Admissions Committee: ................................................................................... 22 1.11.3.3 Curriculum and Standards Committee: ........................................................ 23 1.11.3.4 Faculty Welfare Committee: ........................................................................... 23 1.11.3.6 The Student