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 Letter from the President

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CHAPTER I
UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE, ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION
  1. Oregon Department of Higher Education
  2. Administrative Rules and Policy Statements
  3. University Governance
      The University Assembly
      The University Senate
      Eligibility and Voting Criteria
      The Faculty Advisory Council
      University Standing Committees
      Faculty Committees
      Administrative Committees
      Externally-Required Committees
      Student Government
  4. University Administration Academic Affairs
    Administration
    Public Affairs & Development
    Research and Graduate Education
CHAPTER II
 APPOINTMENT TO THE FACULTY
  1. Affirmative Action 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

  1. Academic Freedom
      Academic Freedom OAR 580-22-005
      Campus Speakers
      Campus Visitors
  2. Political Activity
      Public Activities
      Candidates for Public Office
      Relationships with State Government
  3. Classified Research
  4. Conflicts of Interest
  5. Fixed-term Appointments
  6. Annual Evaluations
  7. Contract Years
  8. Faculty Records
      What goes into the Personnel File
      Promotion and Tenure Files
      Access by Third Parties
      Access to One's Own File
  9. 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
  10. Proscribed Conduct
      Cause for Sanction
      Sexual Harassment
  11. Participation in Union Strikes
  12. Disciplinary Procedures
  13. 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
  14. Resignation
  15. The Drug-Free Work Place
  16. Legal Liability, Legal Advice and Idemnification
  17. 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
  1. Salary and Salary Administration
  2. Draws and Salary
  3. Working Hours, Holidays, Vacations and Sick Leave
      Working Hours
      Holidays
      Vacations
      Sick Leave
  4. Parental and Family Leave, Family Support Services
  5. Military Leave
  6. Sabbatical Leave
  7. Leave Without Pay
  8. Workers' Compensation
  9. Insurance Coverage
      Health Insurance
      Dental Insurance
      Life Insurance
      Disability Insurance
      Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  10. Retirement and Other Savings Programs
      Oregon Public Employees Retirement System/Optional Retirement Plan
      Retirement Plan
      Other Money Management Options
  11. Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
  12. Liability Coverage

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

CHAPTER VI
SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT OF TEACHING FACULTY

  1. Probationary Service
  2. The Promotion & Tenure Process
    1. Criteria for Teaching Faculty Evaluation
      1. The quality of teaching
      2. Professional growth, scholarly activities, creative and artistic achievement
      3. Leadership in academic and administrative service
      4. Service and activities on behalf of the larger community (local, state, national, and international governmental bodies, etc.)
      2. The Probationary Faculty Member's Responsibility
      The Department's Role
      The Dean's Role
      The Faculty Personnel Committee's Role
      The Provost's Role
  1. Tenured Appointments
  2. Post-Tenure Review
  3. Retirement and Tenure Reduction/Relinquishment
  4. Emeritus/Emerita Status

CHAPTER VII
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, TEACHING, GRADING, AND DEALING WITH STUDENTS

  1. The Teaching Assignment
  2. Course Administration
  3. Course-Numbering System
  4. Classroom Assignments
  5. The Etiquette of Classroom Use
  6. Meeting Classes
  7. Examinations
  8. Academic Advising
      Faculty Responsibility for Advising
      The Office of Academic Advising and Student Services
      Office of International Education and Exchange
      American English Institute
      Students With Disabilities
  9. Accommodations for Students with Disabilities
  10. Registration and Course Changes
  11. Grading
      The Grading System
      Grade Point Average
  12. Student Evaluations of Faculty
  13. Teaching-Effectiveness Program
  14. Peer Evaluation of Teaching and Learning
  15. Student Records
  16. Religious Holidays
  17. Standards of Student Conduct
  18. Academic Dishonesty
  19. Student Emergencies and Behaviors of Concern to Faculty
  20. Commencement

CHAPTER VIII
THE SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF SERVICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY

  1. Categories of Employment at the University of Oregon
  2. Appointment Status
    Evaluating Administrators
      Quality of administrative, technical, or service activities
      Professional growth
      Leadership in service
      Service and activities on behalf of the larger community

CHAPTER IX
 RESEARCH
  1. Appointments to Research Faculty Positions
      Research Assistants
      Senior Research Assistants
      Research Associates
      Research Associate (Postdoctoral Fellows)
      Senior Research Associates
  2. Research Grants
      Intramural Research Support
      Extramural Research Support Services
  3. Research Services and Administration
  4. Research Compliance
      Committee for the Protection of Human Subjects/Institutional Review Board
      Biological Safety Committee
      Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
      Radiation Safety Committee
      Alleged Misconduct in Science and Potential Conflicts of Interest
  5. Management of Private Funds for Research
  6. Classified Research
  7. Survey Instruments and Questionnaires


CHAPTER X
SOME OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT YOUR UNIVERSITY

  1. The University Community
  2. Some Special Programs and Services for Students (and Others)
      Office of Student Advocacy
      Mediation Program
      University Ombud Office
      Office of Multicultural Affairs
      Counseling Center
      Academic Learning Services
      Career Center
      University Housing
      Student Health Center
  3. Other Administrative Offices and Operations 
    University Archives
    Office of Business Affairs
    Continuation Center
    Summer Session
    Office of Human Resources
    Office of Public Safety
    Physical Plant
    Emergency Call System
    Communications and Marketing
    University of Oregon Foundation
    KWAX-FM Radio
    University Publications
    Academic Catalogs
    The Oregon Daily Emerald
    Portland Center
    Bulletin Boards
    Electronic Information: UO on the World Wide Web
    Blood Donor Club
    Procedure Manuals and Guides