Selected page of Ferrum College Faculty Handbook
Elkins, 1986-1987(acting); and Dr. Jerry M. Boone, 1987-2002; Dr. Jennifer L. Braaten,
2002 present.
STATEMENT OF MISSION
Ferrum College is a liberal arts institution founded on Christian principles and related to
the United Methodist Church. It is our mission to educate students in the disciplines of
higher learning and to help them be thoughtful and perceptive, to be articulate and
professionally capable, and to be caring and concerned citizens of their community,
nation, and world. We therefore commit ourselves to developing the whole student, both
in openness to a wide range of intellectual discovery, and in the physical, spiritual, and
social aspects of life.
Our campus environment supports service to others and the development of a personal
code of values. Toward these ends, we expect all members of the campus community to
treat each other with compassion, to respect each other's diverse qualities and
backgrounds, and to support each other in the common
| 2. Rendering judgment on appeals from students pertaining to academic
policy.
3. In consultation with the director of admissions and the Vice President and
Dean of the College, establishing standards of admission.
Membership: The Committee will be comprised of one faculty member elected by each
division. These members are elected to two-year terms (staggered by division); Two
student representatives, chosen by the SGA, will be invited to serve on the Academic
Standards Committee, and that: 1.) The two student representatives will not be present
when individual student appeals are discussed; and 2). The two student representatives
will not have voting power on resolutions The registrar may be included as an ex-officio
member for discussion involving student records. The chair will be elected by Committee
members.
B. Athletics Committee
This Committee is responsible for evaluating the programs and policies of the College
regarding intercollegiate athletics. Sp
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Library Faculty Rank: Full-time professional members of the library staff are accorded
faculty status as follows:
Assistant Professor A master's degree in Library Science is required. Professional library
experience is desirable.
Associate Professor A master's degree in Library Science and six years of experience as a
professional librarian at the college level are required.
Professor A master's degree in Library Science and extensive professional library
experience are required. A doctorate in Library Science or another appropriate discipline
is desirable. Excellent professional performance is expected.
Academic Resources Center: Full-time teaching staff in the Academic Resources Center
are accorded faculty status. They must possess at least a master's degree.
SELECTION PROCESS FOR FACULTY
A search committee elected by the division which is seeking a faculty member will screen
applicants by resume, dossier, and transcripts. The search committee shall con
| Precautions are taken to avoid errors in paychecks. If an employee believes that an error
has occurred he/she should notify the Payroll Office. If an error is found, an adjustment
will be made on the next paycheck.
DIRECT DEPOSIT OF PAYROLL CHECKS
Direct deposit to an employees bank/financial institution is available to all employees
and can be direct deposited into as many as three separate accounts. Security and
convenience are the two major benefits of direct deposit. If an employee is unable to pick
up a check because he or she is sick or away on vacation, direct deposit can eliminate such
inconveniences. Direct deposit will begin on the second payday after payroll has notified
your bank/financial institution. Full details about the program and the necessary forms
are available in the Payroll Office. Generally, the individual employees money is in
his/her bank by 9:00 a.m. on the check date providing the employees bank or financial
institution is a member of
| feasible by the division chair. If that release time is not possible, their four course load in
the spring semester will be considered an overload. Faculty teaching five courses or the
equivalent in a spring semester will be considered to have an overload. Overloads will be
compensated at $2,500 for each 3-credit course or its equivalent, and pro rated where
necessary. The compensation for overloads will be reviewed every three years to make
appropriate adjustments, as necessary, based on changes in the cost of living.
In situations where overloads become routinely necessary in order to staff the required
courses in a major program of study, the Dean and the Division Chair will assess the
needs and, as justified and needed, create a plan for seeking additional full-time faculty
support to meet the recurring needs of the program.
ADVISING
At Ferrum College, academic advising is a cooperative effort between adviser and student
in the clarification of the student's
| The Dependent Care Reimbursement Account allows the employee to pay for
dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. This benefit is available during
open enrollment.
Social Security
All employees are required by Federal law to participate in the FICA (Social Security)
protection plan. Deductions are made from paychecks in accordance with the current
provisions of the law and the College contributes an equal amount.
Unemployment Insurance
All eligible employees may apply to receive benefits under the State Unemployment
Compensation System. Benefits eligibility is determined by this agency. Ferrum College
pays the entire cost of this benefit.
Workers Compensation Insurance
Ferrum encourages safety and good work habits but accidents still happen. All
employees are covered by standard workers compensation insurance at no cost to the
employee for occupational injuries and illnesses that occur on the job or as a result of the
job. All work related injuries mus
| b) A major may require up to 57 hours of which no more than 39 hours can be
required in a single discipline. (A discipline means a course designation, not an
academic division.)
c) For majors requiring minors, the College will record no more than 39 hours in a
single discipline for the required major/minor combination.
d) In addition to the particular courses required in the major, a division may
specify up to 20 hours of courses within the general College distribution
requirement.
e) The total requirements of the major must include all prerequisites within the
77 hours that the major may specify. Programs that require courses for which
English 102 is a prerequisite do not have to account for English 101-102
within any of the above guidelines. Programs that require particular levels of
mathematics or foreign language may begin counting hours at any level that is
realistic for entering freshmen who present good high school preparation for
the particular progr
| information, materials, or help without the explicit consent of the professor.
Cheating offenses include but are not limited to looking at another student's paper,
an opened textbook, a notebook, or a "crib" sheet during a test; talking to another
student during a test; the sharing of information between students who have taken
a test and students who have not; and using or soliciting unauthorized test copies
as study aids. The student who knowingly shares information or supplies material
to another student has also committed a cheating offense and can be charged under
this section. These rules apply to take home exams as well as any other, unless
the professor explicitly says otherwise. Check with the professors to clarify what
is acceptable.
2. Plagiarism What is plagiarism? Plagiarism, according to The Little, Brown
Handbook, 7th ed., is "the presentation of someone else's ideas or words as your
own" (578). Plagiarism can be deliberate or accidental. Delibera
| 3. The complainant's Administrative Council-level administrator.
The counselor, Director of Human Resources, or Administrative Council officer will then
counsel and help the complainant determine the appropriate course of action. As in the
case with students, the faculty or staff member may choose one of the following:
1. With the assistance of the counselor, the faculty or staff member may talk
with the accused to see if the situation can be resolved through mediation.
(See section entitled Mediation Board.)
2. The complainant may elect to bring the matter to the complainants
Administrative Council-level administrator for a hearing and disciplinary
action, if appropriate.
A faculty or staff member retains the right to take any of the above steps that he or she
thinks is most appropriate.
Mediation Board
Experience suggests that many grievances involving racial harassment can be satisfactorily
resolved through mediation if the institution provides ready acce
| and interpret changes and status of all academic phases of the College.
32. Directing and planning programs for the professional development of the faculty.
33. Coordinating efforts in curriculum revision, class schedules and program
development.
34. Other duties as assigned by the President.
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