Faculty Handbook

GENERAL COLLEGE POLICIES CONCERNING FACULTY

DEPARTMENTAL AND SERVICE APPOINTMENTS All term faculty will be appointed to a department and/or UEC service as appropriate for the assignment of their effort. Often faculty will receive multiple appointments based on assignment. The appointment with the largest allocation of effort (refer to the Appendix Guidelines for Calculation of Faculty Effort ) will typically be the primary appointment and the chair or chief of that department or service will be the faculty’s primary supervisor and will be responsible for faculty supervision, evaluation, and mentoring (refer to the Primary Supervisor Policy ). Appointments will be reviewed annually and may be changed as needed or by request to the Dean for Academic Affairs or the Vice President for Clinical Administration. FACULTY ANNUAL REVIEWS The faculty annual review process is designed to cultivate collaboration and insight, providing an avenue for in-depth discussions, comprehensive feedback, and goal setting to advance faculty professional growth and development. These meetings will be held with both primary and secondary supervisor(s) whenever feasible. Prior to the meeting, faculty are required to complete and submit their Faculty Annual Self-Review (Appendix G) to their supervisors. While not mandatory, it is strongly advised that faculty members also complete and have an updated Individual Development Plan (Appendix H) readily available during the faculty annual review. These documents will serve as guides for the meeting, facilitating discussions to explore career goals and aspirations, and to establish measurable objectives and actions for professional development. Primary and secondary supervisors will offer guidance and support tailored to the goals articulated by faculty, including teaching, scholarship, service, leadership skills, and any other pertinent areas for development. FACULTY TRAVEL AND DEVELOPMENT AWARDS Funds are available for approved faculty travel and development (see Appendix Faculty Development Award Policy ). The funds are allocated by the Dean upon the recommendations from Department Chairs and Service Chiefs after their review of the Faculty Development Award Application ( available from Academic Affairs). Faculty must apply at least 30 days prior to travel for administratively approved activities through their primary supervisors using the application form provided for faculty travel awards. Reimbursements for approved travel must be requested within 60 days of the travel . Reimbursement allowances must conform with all current regulations of the University and the State Comptroller. Travel expenses are reimbursable at rates established by the Rules and Regulations of the Office of the State Controller for actual and necessary expenses incurred while in travel status in the performance of official college duties. Reimbursement policies are made available to department offices by the Business Office and include specific regulations and reimbursement rates. Rates may change and should be consulted through the Business Office before submitting travel requests or vouchers for reimbursement. In general, travelers may be reimbursed for necessary expenses at the most economical rates available for the most economical mode of transportation. Per diem rates for lodging and meals are established for all localities and should be consulted before requesting funds. Where per diem rates are not available for a particular destination or where costs will exceed allowances, the Business Office should be consulted prior to making travel arrangements. Whenever lodging or per diem allowances are exceeded, faculty should attempt room-sharing arrangements to reduce individual costs or pay the difference.

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