NTTF: UO Document on Policies, Procedures, and Practices - Standing
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STANDING
Standing refers to a faculty member’s eligibility to participate in academic decision-making and professional development opportunities as determined by that person’s rank within the university. At present the standing of NTTF at each level of institutional activity—department or program, school or college, and university—is vague and underspecified. For example, many NTTF do not know if they may sit on committees or vote at meetings or whether they are eligible for professional development funds. During the next academic year, each unit will clarify the
standing of NTTF in its domain, particularly of its career NTTF.
During the current year, the larger university should consider and review NTTF standing at the university level to clarify, among other things, NTTF eligibility to vote in university elections, serve on university committees, and participate in faculty development opportunities.
DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT. Academic units will be encouraged to produce a written document that outlines the general duties and responsibilities of its NTTF appointments. The Office of Academic Affairs will provide a template for this purpose and support to departments as they produce a local document. NTTF will always be included in new faculty orientation activities as has been the practice the past two years.
