Faculty Handbook UNM-Los Alamos Faculty Handbook Table of Contents Preface ...................................................................... iv Section C – Department of Instruction Department of Instruction .................................. 16-26 Section A – Institutional Information Dean of Instruction .................................................... 16 Institutional Governance ........................................... 1 Course Scheduling ...................................................... 16 State Governance ......................................................... 1 Selection and Hiring of Faculty Members .................. 16 UNM-Los Alamos Advisory Board ................................ 1 Faculty Collegiality ..................................................... 16 UNM-Los Alamos Chief Executive Officer (CEO) .......... 1 Department Organization .......................................... 17 Associate Dean of Instruction ........................................ 18 UNM Branch Campuses – General Information ........ 2 Department Chairs ........................................................ 18 Program Coordinators ................................................... 19 Role and Function of UNM Branch Campuses ............. 2 Faculty Appointment and Retention .......................... 19 Statutory Provisions and Funding ................................ 2 Professional Credentials ................................................ 20 Core Faculty ................................................................... 20 Federal, State, and University Policies ................... 3-6 Adjunct Faculty .............................................................. 22 General Policies ............................................................ 3 Appointment Standards................................................. 22 Applicability .....................................................................3 Appointment Procedures .............................................. 23 Anti-Harassment ..............................................................3 Faculty Assigned to Multiple Departments ................... 25 Equal Education Policy .....................................................3 Retention Standards and Procedures ............................ 25 ADA Compliance and Reasonable Accommodation .........4 Faculty Evaluation ...................................................... 26 Confidentiality ..................................................................4 Employment-Related Policies ...................................... 4 Equal Employment Opportunity ......................................4 Section D – Policies and Procedures Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986..................4 Faculty Support ................................................... 27-31 Worker’s Compensation ..................................................5 Office of Instruction ................................................... 27 Retirement .......................................................................5 Classroom Scheduling ................................................ 27 Social Security and Medicare Withholding ......................5 Mailboxes ................................................................... 27 Academic Policies ......................................................... 6 Faculty Office Space ................................................... 27 Articulation Policy ............................................................6 Classroom Supplies .................................................... 27 Copyright and Fair Use .....................................................6 Faculty Contact Information ...................................... 27 Instruction Technology Center (ITC) .......................... 27 UNM-Los Alamos General Information .................. 7-9 MyUNM/UNM NetID ................................................. 28 UNM-Los Alamos History ............................................. 7 Lobo ID Card ............................................................... 28 Mission ......................................................................... 7 Textbook Requests ..................................................... 28 The Educational Program ............................................. 8 Classroom or Laboratory Aides or Consultants.......... 29 Accreditation ................................................................ 9 Computer Facilities .................................................... 29 Library ........................................................................ 29 Standards ................................................................. 10 Parking ....................................................................... 29 Academic Standards ................................................... 10 Student Services......................................................... 30 Student Outcomes Assessment ................................. 10 Academic Support Center .......................................... 30 Suggestions for Effective Classroom Management ... 30 Section B – Faculty Governance Faculty Governance ................................................. 11 UNM-Los Alamos Policies and Procedures ......... 32-37 Faculty Assembly ........................................................ 11 Mandatory Trainings .................................................. 32 Representation on Faculty Senate and its General Faculty Orientation ....................................... 32 Committees ................................................................ 11 Faculty Absences ........................................................ 32 Computer Use ............................................................ 33 Inclement Weather Policy .......................................... 33 Constitution of the Faculty Assembly ...................... 12 Emergencies ............................................................... 34 Safety ......................................................................... 34 Course-related Expenses ........................................... 36 ii Section D – Policies and Procedures cont. Travel .......................................................................... 36 Faculty Rights and Responsibilities .................... 38-43 Salary .......................................................................... 38 Banner ID Number ..................................................... 39 Benefits ...................................................................... 39 Customary Duties and Responsibilities ...................... 40 Committees ................................................................ 41 Professional Development ......................................... 42 Performance Evaluations Academic Information ....................................... 44-48 Class Hours and Credit Hours ..................................... 44 Course Syllabus .......................................................... 44 Enrollment Policy ....................................................... 44 Grading System .......................................................... 44 Student Progress and Early Alert Intervention........... 47 Changes in Enrollment ............................................... 47 Repetition of a Course ................................................ 48 Dean’s List .................................................................. 48 Student-related Policies and Procedures ........... 49-55 Academic Conduct ..................................................... 49 Academic Honesty ...................................................... 49 Academic Regulations ................................................ 49 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Services .......... 50 Attendance ................................................................. 50 Classroom Structure and Dynamics ........................... 51 Classroom Prohibitions .............................................. 51 Children ...................................................................... 51 Presence of Animals ................................................... 52 Confidentiality ............................................................ 52 General Examinations ................................................ 52 Make-up Examinations ............................................... 53 Academic Progress / Course Grading Policy ............... 53 Final Examinations ..................................................... 54 Course Grades ............................................................ 55 Academic Freedom and Tenure ......................... 56-73 Statement on Academic Freedom and Tenure .......... 56 Policy on Academic Freedom and Tenure .................. 58 Conflict Resolution Policy ................................... 74-79 Informal Discussions .................................................. 74 The Administrative Directive Faculty Appeals of Academic Decisions ..................... 75 Faculty Appeals of Business and Administrative Services Decisions .................................................................... 78 Faculty Involvement in Student Grievances ............... 78 Retaliation .................................................................. 78 Resources ................................................................... 79 iii UNM-Los Alamos Faculty Handbook Preface During Spring Semester 2004, at the request of the UNM Provost’s Office, a special taskforce was appointed by the UNM Faculty Senate to review and revise the