La Sierra University Faculty Handbook

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Part III
FACULTY AFFAIRS

3.1 Definitions

3.2 Functions and Responsibilities

3.3 Appointment, Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure

3.4 Faculty Development

3.5 Faculty Salary and Benefits

3.6 Separation

3.7 Grievance

III/1: Definitions

• 1.1 General Faculty Classification
• 1.2 Academic Rank
• 1.3 Tenure Status
• 1.4 Faculty Status
• 1.5 Academic Title
• 1.6 Special Designations
• 1.7 Special Rank
• 1.8 Prefixes
• 1.9 Librarian Rank
• 1.10 Other Personnel Listings in the University Bulletin

III/2: Functions and Responsibilities

• 2.1 General Description
• 2.2 Faculty Load
• 2.3 Teaching Responsibilities
• 2.4 Research Responsibilities
• 2.5 Intellectual Property Rights
• 2.6 Service Responsibilities: University
• 2.7 Service Responsibilities: Community
• 2.8 Professional Activities Versus Conflict of Interest
• 2.9 Academic Freedom and Academic Responsibility
• 2.10 Academic and Professional Honesty
• 2.11 Misconduct in Research and Scholarship

III/3: Appointment, Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure

• 3.1 Appointment
• 3.2 Evaluation
• 3.3 Promotion
• 3.4 Tenure

III/4: Faculty Development

• 4.1 Annual Faculty Development Plan
• 4.2 Sabbaticals
• 4.3 Memberships in Organizations
• 4.4 Travel to Conventions and Professional Meetings
• 4.5 Research Support
• 4.6 Teaching Support
• 4.7 Leaves of Absence
• 4.8 Advanced Education
• 4.9 Travel at the Request of the University

III/5: Faculty Salary and Benefits

• 5.1 Faculty Salary and Benefits Committee
• 5.2 Vacation
• 5.3 Sick Leave and Reporting of Illness/Injury
• 5.4 Maternity Leave
• 5.5 Family Leave
• 5.6 Death and Bereavement Leave
• 5.7 Jury Duty
• 5.8 Health Plan
• 5.9 Health Service
• 5.10 Flexible Spending
• 5.11 Adoption Allowance
• 5.12 Academic Attire
• 5.13 Automobile Collision and Comprehensive Assistance
• 5.14 Tuition Assistance for Dependent Children of Full-time Faculty
• 5.15 Tuition Benefit for Faculty and Spouse
• 5.16 Housing Relocation Assistance
• 5.17 Special Housing Assistance
• 5.18 Moving and Travel Allowance for an Incoming Faculty Member
• 5.19 Moving Allowance for Retiring Faculty Member
• 5.20 Retirement Plan
• 5.21 Medicare
• 5.22 Worker’s Compensation
• 5.23 Disability Insurance
• 5.24 Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 5.25 Unemployment Compensation Insurance
• 5.26 Liability Insurance
• 5.27 Survivor Benefit
• 5.28 Doctoral Degree Financial Award

III/6: Separation

• 6.1 Academic Freedom Protection
• 6.2 Termination of Appointment by Faculty Members
• 6.3 Non-renewal of Appointment
• 6.4 Termination of Appointment by the University
• 6.5 Termination Procedures for Cause
• 6.6 Procedures for Imposition of Sanctions Other Than Termination
• 6.7 Termination Notice or Salary

III/7: Grievance

• 7.1 Faculty Grievance Committee
• 7.2 Procedure for Processing a Complaint
• 7.3 Procedures for a Grievance Hearing
• 7.4 Grievance and Arbitration Policy and Procedure

This section of the Handbook last revised July 1, 2000.

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