PREFACE FACULTY HANDBOOK PREFACE The purpose of this Handbook is to provide all members of the Bowie State University Faculty with knowledge of the policies, regulations, practices, and expectations which prevail at the University. The various provisions of this Handbook are subject to revision from time to time by the Board of Regents, administration, and faculty on their own initiative or in response to changes in State and Federal legislation. As a publication of general reference, however, and because it presents material in summary form, the Handbook is not intended as an exhaustive source of University information. The provisions of this Handbook derive their authority from various sources; they are primarily statements by the administration of customary practice, administrative organization, or explicit policy established at the University, often after consultation with the faculty. The committees of the faculty and the academic requirements of the University are recommended by the faculty. Fringe benefit provisions and the conditions of employment are derived from actions taken by the Board of Regents and the administration. Provisions of the Handbook, whether derived from Regent approval, faculty recommendation, or administrative or Regent action, are subject to modification or revocation by the appropriate authority following proper procedures. Such change is not necessarily retroactive. Every reasonable effort has been made to ensure that Handbook information is accurate at the time of publication. University policies and statements, however, are subject to change, as are various State and Federal laws referenced in the Handbook, Accordingly, actual University policies, statements, and/or applicable local, State, and Federal laws take precedence over the contents of the Handbook, and faculty members should consult their respective department chairs, coordinators, deans, or vice-presidents (or make other appropriate inquiry) regarding the status of any Handbook information on which they rely. It is anticipated that the Handbook will be revised and updated periodically. THE POLICIES, RULES, AND DOCUMENTS REPRODUCED OR SUMMARIZED IN THE FACULTY HANDBOOK REPRESENT THE BEST EFFORTS OF THE EDITORS AT ACCURACY. NEVERTHELESS, ERRORS MAY HAVE OCCURRED, AND IN ALL INSTANCES READERS ARE REFERRED TO THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS AS PROMULGATED (AND ANY OFFICIAL AMENDMENT THERETO). SHOULD DIFFERENCES EXIST, THE OFFICIAL DOCUMENTS SHALL BE THE CONTROLLING AUTHORITY THE UNIVERSITY PERIODICALLY DEVELOPS NEW OR AMENDS EXISTING POLICIES, REGULATIONS, AND PROCEDURES. FACULTY MEMBERS AND/OR READERS ARE SUBJECT TO ALL CURRENT OFFICIAL. UNIVERSITY POLICIES, PROCEDURES, AND REGULATIONS. THIS PUBLICATION SUPERSEDES ALL PRIOR FACULTY HANDBOOKS. THE HANDBOOK DOES NOT CREATE CONTRACTUAL RIGHTS BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY AND ANY FACULTY MEMBER. i PREFACE FACULTY HANDBOOK BSU Faculty contracts incorporate and reference provisions in paragraphs I.C.1 through I.C.15 of the BOR Policy on Appointment, Rank, and Tenure. At the time of the initial appointment, each new faculty member shall be furnished the provisions in paragraphs I.C.1 through I.C.15 of this policy. ii TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY HANDBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS Preface ............................................................................................................................................. i Table of Contents ......................................................................................................................... iii CHAPTER 1 1.0 HISTORY ........................................................................................................ 1-1 1.1 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW ......................................................................... 1-1 1.2 BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY MISSION STATEMENT AND PURPOSE ........................................................................................................ 1-3 1.2.1 Institutional Identity ..................................................................... 1-3 1.2.2 Institutional Capabilities .............................................................. 1-4 1.2.3 Institutional Objectives ................................................................ 1-5 1.3 STATE ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE ..................................... 1-7 1.3.1 Structure of Public Higher Education in Maryland .................. 1-7 1.3.2 Maryland Higher Education Commission .................................. 1-7 1.3.3 Maryland Higher Education Commission Faculty Advisory Council ........................................................................................... 1-8 1.3.4 University System of Maryland Board of Regents .................... 1-8 1.3.5 University System of Maryland Chancellor ............................... 1-8 1.3.6 Council of University System Presidents .................................... 1-9 1.3.7 The Academic Affairs Advisory Council (AAAC) ..................... 1-9 1.3.8 Council of University System Faculty ......................................... 1-9 1.4 BOWIE STATE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION ............................... 1-9 1.4.1 OFFICE OF THE PRESIDENT ................................................. 1-9 1.4.1.1 The President ................................................................................. 1-10 1.4.1.2 Chief of Staff .................................................................................. 1-10 1.4.1.3 Director of Institutional Research ............................................... 1-11 1.4.1.4 Special Assistant to the President for Legislative Affairs ......... 1-11 1.4.1.5 Equal Employment Opportunity Officer ................................... 1-11 1.4.1.6 Director of University Relations and Marketing ....................... 1-11 1.4.1.7 Internal Auditor ............................................................................ 1-12 1.4.2 DIVISION OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS ........................................ 1-12 1.4.2.1 Provost ........................................................................................... 1-12 1.4.2.2 Deputy Provost .............................................................................. 1-13 1.4.2.3 Special Assistant To Provost ........................................................ 1-13 1.4.2.4 Associate Provost for Educational Affairs .................................. 1-13 1.4.2.5 Associate Vice President for Administration ............................. 1-13 1.4.2.6 Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences ..................................... 1-14 1.4.2.7 Dean of the School of Education .................................................. 1-14 1.4.2.8 Dean of Professional Studies ........................................................ 1-14 iii TABLE OF CONTENTS FACULTY HANDBOOK 1.4.2.9 Dean of the School of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education ....................................................................................... 1-15 1.4.2.10 Department Chairpersons ............................................................ 1-15 1.4.2.11 Dean of the Honors College .......................................................... 1-15 1.4.2.12 Assistant Vice President for Enrollment Management ............. 1-16 1.4.2.13 Director of the Model Institute of Excellence ............................. 1-16 1.4.2.14 Director of the Student Success and Retention Center ............. 1-16 1.4.2.15 Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL) .......................................................................... 1-17 1.4.2.16 Director of the Library ................................................................. 1-17 1.4.2.17 Director of Media Operations ...................................................... 1-17 1.4.2.18 Director of Intercollegiate Athletics ............................................ 1-17 1.4.2.19 Director of Facilities ..................................................................... 1-18 1.4.2.20 Director of Public Safety .............................................................. 1-18 1.4.2.21 University Registrar ..................................................................... 1-18 1.4.3 DIVISION OF STUDENT AFFAIRS ......................................... 1-19 1.4.3.1 Dean for Student Affairs .............................................................. 1-19 1.4.3.2 Director of University Union and Conference Services ............ 1-19 1.4.3.3 Director of Student Activities and Leadership .............................. 1-19 1.4.3.4 Director of Career Services and Cooperative Education .......... 1-20 1.4.3.5 Director of Housing and Residence Life ..................................... 1-20 1.4.3.6 Director of Student Health and Wellness ................................... 1-20 1.4.4 DIVISION OF FINANCE AND BUDGET ................................ 1-21 1.4..4.1 Vice President for Finance and Budget ...................................... 1-21 1.4.4.2 Assistant Vice President for Budget and Fiscal Analysis .......... 1-21 1.4.4.3 Controller ...................................................................................... 1-21 1.4.4.4 Director of Procurement .............................................................. 1-21 1.4.4.5 Senior Director of Human Resources ......................................... 1-22 1.4.4.6 Chief Information Officer ............................................................ 1-22 1.4.5 DIVISION OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT ............. 1-22 1.4.5.1 Vice President for Institutional Advancement ........................... 1-22 1.4.5.2