
FACULTY HANDBOOK DISCLAIMER This Faculty Handbook contains general information on Shorter University's current personnel policies, practices, communication channels, and an overview of benefits designed to serve as a usable guide for all faculty. This information is presented as it exists on the date of publication. The content of this handbook is not intended to constitute a contractual agreement between Shorter University and any or all of its employees concerning administrative or non-teaching responsibilities. Nothing contained in the handbook should be interpreted to suggest the alteration of the at-will status of Shorter University’s employees regarding administrative or non-teaching responsibilities. Unless otherwise stipulated in Shorter University’s written Contract of Employment, the university may remove any or all administrative or non-teaching duties (and/or substitute teaching responsibilities to replace non-teaching assignments) with or without cause, for any reason or no reason, and with or without notice. As Shorter University grows, the faculty handbook will be reviewed and revised periodically. Moreover, the university reserves the right to terminate or change any or all of these policies, plans, or procedures in whole or in part at any time upon written recommendation and approval of the Board of Trustees and the president of the university. Suggestions and input from the faculty related to the contents of this handbook are encouraged. 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION I: INSTITUTIONAL PROFILE Mission ........................................................................................................................................................ 6 Motto/Vision ................................................................................................................................................ 6 Statement of Faith ....................................................................................................................................... 6 Personal Lifestyle Statement ....................................................................................................................... 7 Philosophy for Christian Education ............................................................................................................ 7 Educational Principles ................................................................................................................................ 8 Core Values and Strategic Themes .............................................................................................................. 8 Affiliation and Support ............................................................................................................................... 9 Accreditation ............................................................................................................................................... 9 SECTION II: ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION President .................................................................................................................................................... 11 Provost ....................................................................................................................................................... 11 Vice President for Business Affairs (CFO) ............................................................................................... 11 Vice President for Enrollment Management ............................................................................................. 11 Vice President for Student Affairs and Dean of Students ........................................................................ 12 Vice President for Advancement ............................................................................................................. 12 Vice President for Auxiliary Services ...…………………………………………………………………12 Athletic Director ........................................................................................................................................ 12 Academic Deans ........................................................................................................................................ 13 University Registrar ................................................................................................................................... 14 Director of the Library ............................................................................................................................... 15 Director of Institutional Effectiveness and Research ................................................................................ 15 Director of Informational Technology ...................................................................................................... 16 Department Chairperson ............................................................................................................................ 16 Academic Program Director……………………………………………………………………………...17 Faculty Member ........................................................................................................................................ 18 Graduate Faculty..................................................................................................................................... 18 Criteria for Membership .................................................................................................................... 18 Regular Faculty Meetings ....................................................................................................................... 19 Faculty Orientation ................................................................................................................................. 19 Committees ................................................................................................................................................ 20 Responsibilities ....................................................................................................................................... 20 Membership ............................................................................................................................................ 20 Committee Officers ................................................................................................................................ 20 Special Committees ................................................................................................................................ 20 Standing Committees, Etc. ..................................................................................................................... 20 Provost’s Council ............................................................................................................................... 21 Academic Advising Committee .......................................................................................................... 21 Undergraduate Admissions Committee .............................................................................................. 21 Graduate Council ................................................................................................................................ 21 Student Appeals Committee (Traffic Court) ...................................................................................... 21 Campus Chemical and Biological Hazard Committee ....................................................................... 22 Curriculum Committee ....................................................................................................................... 22 Legislative Committee (Student Conduct Committee) ...................................................................... 22 General Education Assessment Committee ........................................................................................ 23 Global Education Committee ............................................................................................................. 23 3 Promotion and Tenure Committee ..................................................................................................... 23 Faculty Appeals Committee ............................................................................................................... 23 Guidelines for Changing/Appealing Course Final Grades ............................................................ 24 Committee for Student Appeals of Academic Policies and Procedures ............................................. 24 Academic Integrity Appeals Committee ............................................................................................ 24 Academic Integrity Policy ............................................................................................................. 25 Christian Leadership Council ............................................................................................................. 28 Center for Excellence in Teaching ..................................................................................................... 28 Wellness Committee ........................................................................................................................... 28 Institutional Review Board ................................................................................................................. 28 Teacher Education Committee ........................................................................................................... 28 Alcohol and Other Drugs Coalition ...................................................................................................
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