Faculty Handbook 2005

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 Letter from the President

 Table of Contents

Chapter I

UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

1. Oregon University System
2. Administrative Rules and Policy Statements
3. University Governance

The University Senate
Eligibility and Voting Criteria
The University Assembly
The Faculty Advisory Council
University Standing Committees
Faculty Committees
Administrative Committees
Externally-Required Committees
Student Government

4. University Administration

Academic Affairs
Finance and Administration
Student Affairs
University Advancement
Research and Graduate Studies

 

Chapter II
APPOINTMENT TO THE FACULTY

1. Position Search Procedures
2. Equal Opportunity Appointments
3. Other Search Procedure Guidelines
4. Faculty Rank

Officers of Instruction
Officers of Administration
Officers of Research

5. Rank Assignment
6. Modified Titles

 

Chapter III

GENERAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

A. Academic Freedom

Academic Freedom OAR 580-22-005
Campus Speakers
Campus Visitors

B. Political Activity

Public Activities
Candidates for Public Office
Relationships with State Government

C. Classified Research
D. Conflicts of Interest
E. Fixed-term Appointments
F. Annual Evaluations
G. Contract Years
H. Faculty Records

What goes into the Personnel File
Promotion and Tenure Files
Access by Third Parties
Access to One's Own File

I. Grievance Procedures

Informal Resolution of Complaints
Formal Grievance Processes
General Grievances
Appeal of Denial of Promotion and/or Tenure
Terminal Notice
No Terminal Notice
Non-renewal of a Fixed Term Contract

J. Proscribed Conduct

Cause for Sanction
Sexual Harassment

K. Participation in Union Strikes
L. Disciplinary Procedures
M. Termination of Employment

Timely Notice
Terminations Not for Cause
Non-Renewal of Fixed-Term Appointments
Terminations required under Financial Exigency, Program Reduction or Elimination
Termination and other Sanctions for Cause

N. Resignation
O. The Drug-Free Work Place
P. Legal Liability, Legal Advice and Idemnification
Q. Other General Conditions of Employment

Patents, Copyrights, and
Licenses
Identification Cards
Jury Duty
Smoking
Accident Reports
Claims for Property Losses
Sensitive Information: Use
of Social Security Numbers
Safety on Campus

 

 

Chapter IV

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

A. Salary and Salary Administration
B. Draws and Salary
C. Working Hours, Holidays, Vacations and Sick Leave

Working Hours
Holidays
Vacations
Sick Leave

D. Parental and Family Leave, Family Support Services
E. Military Leave
F. Sabbatical Leave
G. Leave Without Pay
H. Workers' Compensation
I. Insurance Coverage

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Disability Insurance
Accidental Death and Dismemberment

J. Retirement and Other Savings Programs

Oregon Public Employees Retirement System/Optional Retirement Plan
Retirement Plan
Other Money Management Options

K. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
L. Liability Coverag

 

Chapter V

ON-CAMPUS EMPLOYEE BENEFITS AND SERVICES IN UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS

1. New Faculty Orientation
2. Office Space
3. Secretarial Assistance
4. Supplies and Equipment
5. Professional Travel
6. Academic Support Accounts
7. The Library

Circulation Process
Interlibrary Loan
Electronic Resources
Instructional Media Center

8. University Bookstore
9. Printing and Copying
10. Telephone Service
11. Computer Services and Electronic Mail
12. Campus Mail
13. Staff Career Support Program
14. Staff Course Privileges and Tuition Rates
15. Career Assistance for Spouses and Partners

Family Employment Program
Job Search Counseling
Faculty Fellowship Program

16. Letters of Introduction
17. Parking
18. Use of University Space & Facilities
19. Cultural and Physical Fitness Activities

The Museum of Art
The Museum of Natural History
Musical Activities
University Theatre
Intercollegiate Athletics
Recreational Facilities

20. The Erb Memorial Union (EMU)
21. The University Club
22. Child Care and Family Services
23. Catering
24. U-Lane-O Credit Union
25. Campus Calendar
26. Employee Assistance Program