Catalog: Ferrum College Faculty Handbook | |
| Faculty Handbook FERRUM College March 31, 2005 ... | |
| the administration, and the faculty of Ferrum College share the responsibility for ... | |
| At the time of its founding in 1913, Ferrum's community was the mountains of ... Southwest Virginia, and students came from homes in the ... time was also in its infancy. In the Ferrum system of five branch schools in ... those responsible for the founding of Ferrum was Dr. Benjamin M. Beckham, then ... , and the Board of Missions of the Virginia Annual Conference of the Methodist ... the school opened its doors in 1914. Ferrum continues to operate under the auspices ... of the Virginia Annual Conference of the United ... and the United Methodist Women of the Virginia Annual Conference. As public ... facilities became more available, Ferrum's branch schools were closed. In the ... could be concentrated in the junior College work that had begun in 1926. The junior ... college received accreditation from the ... | |
| , 2002 present. STATEMENT OF MISSION Ferrum College is a liberal arts institution ... LEARNING In pursuit of its mission, Ferrum College educates the whole student in ... for the workplace. Fundamental to Ferrum College's philosophy of learning are ... OUTCOMES The learning program at Ferrum College prepares its students to live ... | |
| in a global and pluralistic society. Ferrum College students achieve this ... | |
| organization shall be the Faculty of Ferrum College. ARTICLE II Function Section ... shall be the function of the Faculty of Ferrum College to make recommendations ... concerning the policies under which the College shall operate in carrying out the ... any matters related to the life of the college and make recommendations to the ... | |
| may be called by the Dean of the College or upon the written request of at least ... members are eligible to serve on the College committees which are made up of three ... needs and on-going development of the College. D. Special Committees Ad-hoc ... | |
| in the governance structure of the College is available in the Faculty Handbook ... | |
| recommend actions to the Dean of the College, the faculty body, or other appropriate ... to consideration by the faculty body. College and special committees make ... by the President and Dean of the College in consultation with the members of the ... and reported to the Dean of the College. Section IV. Program coordinators are ... with the approval of the Dean of the College for the purpose of organizing and ... by the Vice-President and Dean of the College to the President's administrative ... , Vice-President and Dean of the College, Vice-President for Institutional ... | |
| A.) Vice-President and Dean of the College The Vice-President and Dean of the ... College is responsible to the President in all ... academic atmosphere at the College and an environment conducive to faculty ... . The Vice President and Dean of the College also acts on behalf of the President ... Academic Publications: PROFESS, the Ferrum College Catalog, the Faculty Handbook ... | |
| status of all academic phases of the College. 16. Counseling with the Vice-President ... to the welfare of the students and the College 17. Assisting the Director of ... relative to the academic life of the College. 18. Representing Ferrum College to the ... Appalachian College Association (ACA) through the ACA ... meetings and programs. 19. Serving as Ferrum Colleges representative on the Roanoke ... faculties' interests regarding College matters. They are full time members of ... and are appointed by the Dean of the College with approval by the President. Chairs ... | |
| Council and meetings of the Dean of the College and the chairs. 5. Sees that action ... events as assigned by the Dean of the College. 10. Represents the interests and ... interacts with all components of the College. Oversees ordering of textbooks and ... information to the Dean of the College. 13. Makes staffing recommendations to ... the Dean of the College and initiates search procedure in ... planning of the division with the total College planning. 18. Is Responsible for ... | |
| In consultation with the Dean of the College, Division Chairs appoint a program ... among the major programs at the College. Still, program coordinators, as ... the Division Chair and the Dean of the College, assume the following duties: 1. ... organizations in order to explain the Colleges internship program. 5. Coordinate ... of the program as part of the Colleges overall planning, budgeting, and ... | |
| (AAC) consists of the Dean of the College (who will chair the AAC) the Division ... to the academic programs of the College. Second, the AAC has policy development ... to the division chair, the Dean of the College, and the President of the College. ... and cooperatively for the good of the College. The specific duties of the teaching ... | |
| work study students. 3. Serving on College committees (standing committees as well ... scheduled divisional, faculty, and College meetings. 5. Participating in the ... development of College policy. 6. Submitting documents as ... by the division chair, Dean of the College, or President of the College such as: ... , faculty may also choose to serve the College by being involved in active student ... members may also choose to serve the College by participating in various types of ... | |
| and the Vice President and Dean of the College, establishing standards of admission. ... the programs and policies of the College regarding intercollegiate athletics. ... of scheduling with all other College activities 2. Review of budget 3. ... term, shall automatically serve as the College faculty athletic representative to the ... National College Athletic Association. Responsibilities ... Faculty Representative to the National College Athletic Association. The faculty ... shall be a full time member of the College faculty who does not hold coaching or ... athletic eligibility. 5. Act as the College representative to the Faculty Athletic ... Association conferences with which the College is currently affiliated ... | |
| 6. Chair the College Athletic Committee, voting only in the ... the development and implementation of college policies and programs affecting faculty ... | |
| programs and policies of the college related to service learning. Specific ... | |
| 1. Serving as a liaison between the college administration, faculty, students, and ... Developing policies and procedures for college related service learning activities. ... 3. Working with the college administration, faculty, and students ... to be named by the President of the college, a member of the athletic department, ... . The President, Dean of the College, and the Director of Grants and Special ... | |
| between the Committee and the College community. Membership: Due to the ... of reappointment. The Dean of the College shall appoint Education Committee ... recommendations to the President of the College concerning candidates for tenure and ... an advisory Board to the Dean of the College and the Administrative Council. Its ... to the Vice President and Dean of the College. Duties and Purpose: To oversee ... This board adjudicates violations of College standards (other than academic ... | |
| Activities or by offices of the College administration must be reviewed by the ... | |
| to improve community awareness of Ferrum programs open to the general public. ... or elected to it. The Dean of the College, the Vice-President for Student Services ... time, the senior administrators of the College will establish administrative and ... and boards to meet the needs of the College. Membership requirements will be ... | |
| and maintain the long-range plan of the College, which includes the goals and ... program and administrative unit of the College. 6. Conduct an annual evaluation of the ... the Vice President and the Dean of the College, the Vice President for Business Affairs ... | |
| various goals and objectives of the College and requests from individual units. 2 ... and/or Vice President and Dean of the College. The sub-committee will elect its own ... all phases of technology use at Ferrum College. These recommendations will go ... jointly to the Dean of the College and the Vice President for Business ... the future direction of technology at Ferrum, and make recommendations that support ... the mission and vision of the College. The Committee will appoint two Sub- ... | |
| overall philosophy for technology at Ferrum College, both in academic areas and ... To enhance communication within the College community, task forces, and other such ... is expected to be a life-long endeavor. Ferrum College recognizes that scholarly ... precedence over teaching. Although the College expects professional development and ... is of primary importance. CHARACTER Ferrum seeks faculty who are committed to the ... both. COMMUNITY OF INTERESTS Ferrum College plays a distinctive role in the ... contributions to community life. The College affirms its relationship to the ... | |
| disciplines. Teaching experience at the college level is desired. Excellent ... field and a minimum of six years college teaching experience or the equivalent ... are required. Twelve years of college teaching experience or the equivalent ... and wish to affiliate with the College for limited teaching opportunities. The ... appropriate division, the Dean of the College, the President, and the Academic ... and knowledge with students and the College community. 2. Appropriate credentials ... by the appropriate division of the College and the administration. 3. Willingness ... special occasions to other classes and College groups. Faculty Emeritus: Individuals ... who have retired from the faculty of Ferrum College may be nominated for Faculty ... 's name is sent to the president of the College for final action. In the selection of ... | |
| as a professional librarian at the college level are required. Professor A master ... search committee), or the Dean of the College will make arrangements for interviews ... , and hoods, may rent them through the College bookstore. Fall Ceremony of Initiation ... | |
| faculty member is no longer employed by Ferrum College. Students who are absent in ... number of absences as indicated in the College Catalog, and that they have thus failed ... the division chairs and the Dean of the College. An alternate examination may be ... conflicts and other emergencies. The College believes that in most cases exams are a ... the division chair and the Dean of the College. No exams may be scheduled on reading ... all financial obligations to the College have been met. Public posting of final ... the policy as listed in the current Ferrum College Catalog. PRIVACY OF STUDENT ... | |
| Ferrum College complies with the provisions of the ... hearings. Please refer to the current College Catalog regarding Ferrums Notification ... , compiled and maintained by the College, will be retained in confidence and that ... and recorded on the transcript. The College will not release any information about ... of express wishes to the contrary, Ferrum College releases information of ... accommodations for otherwise qualified college students with disabilities (Scott, ... have provided the impetus for four-year colleges, graduate schools, and professional ... 504 into the private sector. Under ADA, college students with disabilities will be ... . The student, in accordance with College policy and procedures, must request all ... | |
| required for admission to the College. Section 504 requires that institutions ... diagnosed with dyscalculia). The college may need to provide special services ... 504 and ADA should be directed to the Colleges Section 504 Coordinator located in ... students right to an accommodation. FERRUM WRITING PROGRAM Ferrum College ... | |
| of the College will teach writing skills throughout ... program of study. 1. The faculty at Ferrum College realizes its responsibility for ... the junior and senior years. 3. The College provides the Composition Center as a ... RESERVISTS CALLED TO ACTIVE DUTY Ferrum College students who receive orders to ... . If the student does not re-enroll at Ferrum College within three semesters, all ... | |
| Full time faculty members at Ferrum College are eligible for grants for faculty ... is administered by the Dean of the College; application should be made to the Dean ... D. The grantee must agree to return to Ferrum College for one academic year of ... the project will further benefit the College. 4. Explanation of how the project will ... further benefit Ferrum Students. 5. A resume of professional ... development among faculty at Ferrum College. The Dean of the ... | |
| College, in consultation with the President, ... which enhance his or her own and the College's reputations. The application, to be ... agreement to continue their service to Ferrum College for one year upon completion ... of the sabbatical or must repay to Ferrum College all salary received while on ... of full-time teaching service at the college. They are again eligible for sabbatical ... fringe benefits to be received from the College. One semester sabbaticals may be ... by November 1, and with the Dean of the College by December 1 of the year preceding ... | |
| the division chair and the Dean of the College, then approved by the President. ... will be reported by the Dean of the College to the Academic Affairs Committee of ... to submit a report to the Dean of the College detailing the work done during the ... the leave was granted. APPALACHIAN COLLEGE ASSOCIATION Ferrum is a member of the ... Appalachian College Association, and faculty members are ... in the office of the Dean of the College ... | |
| EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Ferrum College is committed to a policy of ... opportunity for all members of the College community. The College offers equal ... into all position classifications. The College will ensure that other personnel ... and recreational programs and use of College facilities will be administered ... as Affirmative Action Officer for the College Section 504 and Title IX requirements. ... Hall, Room 205 or extension 4235. (For Ferrum Colleges Affirmative Action Plan see ... Act of 1986, it is the policy of the College to hire only United States nationals or ... member of the administration of the College, from the President to a first line ... is the duty of every employee of the College to create a job environment that is ... policies. ACADEMIC FREEDOM STATEMENT Ferrum College is related to the Virginia ... | |
| have an obligation of informing the College about research-related earnings. The ... : 7. It is the general practice of the College to first address cost of living ... | |
| member has an obligation to notify the College of a proposed resignation not later ... by March 15. RETIREMENT AND TENURE Ferrum College does not have a specific age at ... full-time, consecutive years with the College immediately prior to retirement to be ... considered a retiree of the College. Retirees may continue enrollment in ... the College health and/or dental insurance program ... advance, by personal check or cash. The College does not contribute to the retired ... . Retirees who wish to work at the College on a part-time basis must reapply for ... meets the criteria for retirees from Ferrum College immediately prior to the start ... | |
| salary. They would continue to receive Ferrum College's health insurance benefits, ... and they could participate in the Ferrum College Retirement program (TIAA/CREF ... offered to other retirees of the College. 6. After retirement, faculty members ... INFORMATION Normal pay dates at Ferrum College are the fifth and the twentieth ... be available on the preceding Friday. Ferrum College pay dates are not changed to ... | |
| 3. Contributions to Ferrum College 4. Rent for Campus Housing 5. Other ... employment or during open enrollment. Ferrum Colleges Section 125 Cafeteria Plan ... WORK WEEK The official workweek of Ferrum College begins 12:00 a.m. on Sunday and ... division chair or the Dean of the College for their classes to be met when they ... working conditions of the other, the College reserves the right to review the ... job openings. It is the policy of the College that employees will not be placed in ... | |
| approval from the President of the College. PARKING REGULATIONS All employee ... are issued to employees violating College parking policies, and fines are charged ... (excluding textbooks) from the College Bookstore. The bookstore is open ... 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. CAFETERIA The College cafeteria is open seven days a week. ... Office for details. CAMPUS HOUSING Ferrum College has a limited number of ... employee is interested in purchasing a College owned house on campus, the Vice ... . CHILDREN IN THE WORKPLACE (FACULTY) Ferrum College encourages the families of our ... employees to participate in collegesponsored activities and be a part of the campus ... | |
| Council Member. HEALTH CENTER The College Health Center provides health services ... in Franklin Hall by appointment only. College I.D. cards are also available for the ... . This card remains the property of Ferrum College and must be returned to the ... College when employment ends. Spouses and ... dependent children must obtain a College I.D. card if they want to participate ... employees are provided access to the College server for free local internet and e- ... dependent children. Presentation of a College I.D. card is required for checking out ... belongings are secured while on College property. Employees are advised not to ... | |
| of such vehicles are subject to College traffic regulations. Employees must use ... are issued to employees violating College parking policies, and fines are charged ... of the Vice President and Dean of the College. All faculty are required to provide ... a written request to the Dean of the College In addition, the Human Resources ... federal taxes. POLITICAL ACTIVITIES A Ferrum College employee may not accept any ... the consent of the President of the College. All employees are encouraged to ... policy. But, employees may not use College resources and time to do so and must ... speak as private citizens and not as College representatives. POST OFFICE The ... College Post Office provides on-campus mail ... this is not the responsibility of the College Post Office. PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ... | |
| College. An employee does not have the authority ... to commit College funds without prior approval of the ... purchases with personal funds, the College does not accept any responsibility for ... Tennis courts, basketball courts, the College pool, and the Fitness Center are ... purposes. Be prepared to present your College I.D. card when using these facilities ... times while on campus. SERVICE AWARDS Ferrum College recognizes full-time faculty ... for each five years of service to the College beginning with the completion of the ... . FACULTY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE Policy Ferrum College recognizes the importance of ... | |
| the vice President and Dean of the College. 2. If these meetings do not provide a ... of spokespersons. Spokespersons must be College personnel; any exception can be made ... on behalf of petitioner b. 1) College representative 2) Spokespersons on ... behalf of the College c. Other interested parties d. ... | |
| the time of the original decision. 2. Ferrum College did not follow its stated ... then the decision is final and both the College and the petitioner will abide by its ... | |
| enhance the work of all members of the College community. The evaluation will be used ... development, and service to the College or community including as many ... It will then be sent to the Dean of the College. If they do not agree, the faculty ... form will be sent to the Dean of the College. If a third form cannot be agreed upon, ... | |
| . Procedure: The Dean of the College will develop an evaluation instrument ... by the coordinator or Dean of the College. This evaluation should be completed ... | |
| needs of the program. ADVISING At Ferrum College, academic advising is a ... | |
| when he/she reached this decision. 2. Ferrum College did not follow its stated ... Committee is final, and both the College and the petitioner will abide by its ... | |
| Academic Tenure is a commitment by Ferrum College to continue employment of ... fair hearing in accordance with stated College policies and procedures. ... Qualifications for Tenure Ferrum College does not award tenure automatically, ... teaching or library experience at the College level, provided that the probationary ... (at or above half-time level) at Ferrum or another college may be considered on ... ; (3) collegiality, dedication to the college's mission, and service to the greater ... | |
| faculty members are such that the College should make it difficult to terminate ... shall be recompensed according to the College's insurance agreement and the faculty ... | |
| their performance. B. The Dean of the College and the appropriate division chair may ... such an evaluation the Dean of the College will notify the tenured faculty member ... evaluation. C. If the Dean of the College determines that the deficiency has not ... , it will so notify the Dean of the College who will promptly inform the faculty ... | |
| it. 1. Grounds for appeals: a. Stated College policy or process was not followed b. ... the decision is final, and both the College and the petitioner will abide by this ... | |
| shall be held with the Dean of the College. 2. At the option of the faculty ... Presidents reached this decision; 2. Ferrum College did not follow its stated ... | |
| both the College and the petitioner will abide by this ... When the President and the Dean of the College determine that there is a possible ... . 4. The President and the Dean of the College will certify to the Faculty Council and ... to insufficient number of students (College wide or in a specific area), changes in ... Working cooperatively, the Dean of the College, the Curriculum Committee and Faculty ... | |
| 6) Extra class involvement at the College c. After careful review of the ... commitment. If this is impossible, the College will assist the terminated faculty ... . The faculty member must keep the College informed of his or her address at all ... the policy allows) and those occupying College housing may remain for a period of 24 ... fees are paid. PART-TIME FACULTY The College uses part-time faculty to provide ... | |
| with academic procedures and the College calendar as described in the catalog; ... to the priorities and goals of the College and of the division or department. This ... OF PROFESSIONAL AND PERSONAL CONDUCT Ferrum employees contribute significantly to ... the public image of the College. In the performance of job ... the immediate representatives of the College. Definite opinions about Ferrum are ... a friendly attitude should distinguish Ferrum College employees. OUTSIDE EMPLOYMENT ... in which they are normally employed by Ferrum College. Outside Employment, Contracts ... provided they do not interfere with College employment. On-going, outside ... | |
| year must notify the Dean of the College before beginning this work. This work ... faculty members responsibilities to the College. Remuneration for Grants, Contracts, or ... consulting work, administered by Ferrum College and done during the summer, ... must notify the Dean of the College before beginning this work. Outside ... should not be a discredit to the College, nor should an employee use the ... Colleges position, name or assets to acquire ... employment or to promote business. College equipment, supplies, and facilities are ... Office. Health and Dental Insurance Ferrum offers health and dental insurance ... individual may elect to remain on the Colleges group health and/or dental insurance ... | |
| advance of the period of coverage. The College does not contribute to the retired ... and are receiving benefits through the Colleges longterm disability plan may continue ... enrollment in the Colleges health and/or dental insurance plan ... annual base salary while employed at Ferrum College. An application must be ... amount if accidental death occurs. Ferrum College provides this benefit at no ... and are receiving benefits through the Colleges longterm disability plan may complete a ... form and continue enrollment in the Colleges life insurance plan. Short-term ... Disability Insurance The College provides short-term disability ... . Long-term Disability Insurance The College provides long-term disability insurance ... | |
| current provisions of the law and the College contributes an equal amount. ... is determined by this agency. Ferrum College pays the entire cost of this benefit ... . Workers Compensation Insurance Ferrum encourages safety and good work habits ... . EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM The College offers free, confidential assessment, ... an employee assistance program, Ferrum College is extending a unique and valuable ... and his/her family paid for by Ferrum College to help dealing with: Family or marital ... | |
| . Note: It is the prerogative of the College to evaluate and change the benefit ... legal parameters of the Commonwealth of Virginia and the U.S. Government. RETIREMENT ... PLAN TIAA-CREF Ferrum College offers enrollment in a 403b retirement ... Insurance and Annuity Association College Retirement Equities Fund) to all full- ... and regular part-time employees. The College will contribute a matching percentage ... to your account once enrolled. The College will contribute a percentage for you ... a 403b plan prior to employment with Ferrum College. Additional information is ... regular employees who have worked for Ferrum College for a total of at least 12 ... | |
| ). Spouses who are both employed by Ferrum College are jointly entitled to a ... During Leave and Rights After Leave Ferrum employees on family medical leave are ... unless substantial economic injury to Ferrum Colleges operations would result from ... | |
| so as not to unduly interrupt the Colleges operations. Medical certification is ... third opinions may be required at the Colleges expense. Periodic reporting to the ... be by phone or by letter to keep the College up-to-date on the employees status. A ... of absence is for medical reasons, the College may require medical certification. ... the Family Medical Leave Act, the College reserves the right to permanently fill ... at the request of the employee or the College, reemployment in the same position may ... | |
| The College will pay insurance premiums normally ... paid by the College for two months following the start of ... tuition for enrollment in classes at Ferrum College for him or herself only, and is ... tuition for enrollment in classes at Ferrum College for him or herself, spouse, and ... | |
| for Federal Student Aid The College may require documentation of dependency ... | |
| John Wesley. TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM Ferrum College participates in two ... , Inc. and the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Tuition Exchange Program. These ... definition. Tuition Exchange, Inc. Ferrum College belongs to Tuition Exchange, a ... scholarships for employees of member colleges and universities. The TE program is ... enrolls as a freshman. The host college determines the value of the TE ... .org. The Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) The CIC Tuition Exchange Program ... dependents of employees of private colleges and universities to attend similar ... families in meeting the partial cost of college attendance. The program consists of a ... network of CIC colleges and universities willing to accept ... limited number of students from other colleges on the same admission basis as they ... | |
| at the sponsoring institution (Ferrum College). Full details about the CIC Tuition ... employee remains full-time with the College. When employment ceases or is reduced to ... or employees who become disabled. The College President will make any exception to ... study cannot be initiated after the College add period unless given special ... permission from the Dean of the College. The instructor's payment for ... credit attempted. When the Dean of the College approves an independent study at no ... instructor will be paid if it is in the College's interest to teach a required course by ... | |
| PROGRAM COORDINATORS Compensation The College recognizes the important work of ... of the considerable variety of the Colleges academic programs. Except for the few ... in their individual contract, the College provides each program coordinator a ... Chair may apply to the Dean of the College for a stipend in addition to what the ... share responsibility for approving the Ferrum College curriculum. The entire faculty ... oversees and manages its delivery. 2. Ferrum College offers only those courses ... the course is actually taught. The College lists on class schedules only those ... below, B 1 b.) 3. All courses at Ferrum College are supervised by an academic ... division and the Dean of the College ... | |
| The underlying defining measurement of Ferrum College courses carrying three hours ... | |
| the curriculum 8. Students who attend Ferrum College for eight or more consecutive ... of being able to enroll in any course Ferrum College lists in its catalog. Except ... will identify courses that the College has not offered in the past four years ... the catalog or will recommend that the College drop such courses. 9. Regardless of ... in two or more disciplines. 10. Ferrum College should not designate slight ... with reference to the mission of Ferrum College, to standard practices of ... other colleges, and to relevant accrediting standards ... | |
| .) c) For majors requiring minors, the College will record no more than 39 hours in a ... 20 hours of courses within the general College distribution requirement. e) The ... chair, notifying the Dean of the College, and seeking the approval of an ... | |
| ) so they can be approved before the College prints the fall class schedule. In ... that the course should appear in the College catalog. 2. A detailed description of ... , the divisional program, and the Colleges academic program. Statement of how the ... require financial commitment from the college or the students, and any other ... | |
| should be listed in #4.) If any other college departments will be involved with the ... Date of Notification of the Dean of the College b) Date of approval by Division c) ... Course 1. Any dropped course that Ferrum College has offered in the previous six ... that the course should appear in the College catalog. b) A copy of the syllabus ... Date of Notification of the Dean of the College (ii) Date of approval by Division ( ... | |
| Date of Notification of the Dean of the College (ii) Date of approval by Division ( ... in consultation with the Dean of the College. They are presented to the Curriculum ... , academic quality, the mission of the College, employment prospects of graduates, and ... | |
| of the proposed program for Ferrum College. The approval process may extend over ... consideration. 4. The Dean of the College will communicate all faculty ... Date of Notification of the Dean of the College b) Date of Approval by Sponsoring ... . After notifying the Dean of the College, the sponsoring division should submit ... is under discussion, the Dean of the College will inform both the sponsoring ... , academic quality, the mission of the College, employment prospects of graduates, and ... | |
| Date of Notification of the Dean of the College (ii) Date of approval by Division ( ... , the sponsoring division, the College administration, or the Curriculum ... be considered by the Committee and the College in making a recommendation to continue ... | |
| the program (based on high school and college GPA and SAT scores) v) Number of ... 's graduates successful? vi) Has the College made a genuine commitment to the ... program? d) Institutional i) Is Ferrum well suited to develop a strong program ... ? 3. If a sponsoring division or the College administration recommends dropping an ... | |
| College will communicate that recommendation to ... chair and, finally, to the Dean of the College. Except in unusual circumstances, a ... BY EXAMINATION Statement of Policy Ferrum College recognizes that students come ... to College with a diversity of experiences. In ... | |
| challenge" certain courses offered at Ferrum College by meeting the criteria in ... more than 10% of the hours taken at Ferrum for a degree or a maximum of 15 hours ... . If a third grader is needed, the College will compensate the third party from ... College funds. 5. Students who fail a ... | |
| . 2. Any established course offered at Ferrum College can be challenged. However, ... | |
| ) are the responsibility of the College as a whole, and decisions involving ... student culpable of a violation of the Ferrum College Community Standards and ... honor violations as outlined in the Ferrum College Incentive Plan. The names and ... fall under the jurisdiction of the Ferrum College Honor Board. 1. Cheating ... | |
| they submit previous work completed at Ferrum or at another institution without the ... | |
| SPECIAL PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES Ferrum College encourages faculty, staff, students, ... and organizations associated with Ferrum College to plan events both for the ... keeps the master calendar for the college. During the academic year, all college- ... sponsored events or events using college-owned space are entered on the master ... need to access the resources of the college. V. INSTITUTIONAL POLICIES DRUG FREE ... Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, Ferrum College will abide by the following ... substance is strictly prohibited on the Ferrum College campus and any violation of ... | |
| penalties, and the Criminal Code of Virginias Classification of Offenses and Legal ... Appendix C. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY Ferrum College considers its employees and ... affects job performance and safety, the College has developed a substance abuse policy ... Program (EAP) provided by the College offers free, confidential short-term ... will receive the support of the College. Although an employees rehabilitation ... transfer of illegal drugs while on College premises or during the conduct of ... College business may be subject to disciplinary ... see Appendix C.) ALCOHOL POLICY Ferrum College is an educational institution ... which is related to the Virginia Conference of the United Methodist ... Church. The College supports the position of the church ... alcohol is a wise one. Therefore, the College supports, encourages, and respects the ... | |
| , is not condoned or permitted. The College takes the strongest possible stance ... against such abuse. Consequently, the College expects all members of the community to ... laws regarding the use of alcohol. Virginia law states that no person under twenty- ... only a small percentage of students at Ferrum College may legally drink alcoholic ... beverages. Ferrum College views the consumption of alcohol by ... SEXUAL HARASSMENT It is the policy of Ferrum College to provide a work and ... , faculty, and staff on its campus. The College will not tolerate behavior that is ... others. In keeping with this stance, Ferrum College has adopted the following ... behavior. Statement of Policy Ferrum College will not tolerate any physical or ... | |
| by a member of the faculty or staff of Ferrum College, the complaint may be taken: a ... Coordinator. Malicious Complaints Ferrum College takes all charges of sexual ... | |
| Statement of Policy The Ferrum College community will not tolerate sexual ... . It is also a serious violation of Ferrum College Community Standards and ... constitutes a violation of College regulations, which is adjudicated ... authorities choose not to prosecute, Ferrum College can pursue disciplinary action ... could result in dismissal from the College. Definition Of Sexual Assault Sexual ... of sexual assault will be directed to College Police. Procedures Ferrum College ... , either for prosecution within the Ferrum College system or the local justice ... /men by the victim's assailant. The College has established the following on-campus ... by a member of the faculty or staff of Ferrum College, the complaint may be taken: ... | |
| Coordinator. Malicious Complaints Ferrum College takes all charges of sexual ... a person can only be a member of the Ferrum College faculty or staff or student ... instead of, or in addition to the Ferrum College Judicial Hearing. College ... | |
| Policy It is a fundamental belief of Ferrum College that the process of learning is ... open and frank exchange of ideas. The College is committed to assuring that students ... prejudice wherever they may occur. The College condemns covert or overt acts that ... or creed is contrary to the ideals of Ferrum College. Definition of Racial ... Harassment At Ferrum College, racial harassment is defined as verbal ... pluralism on campus. A member of the Ferrum College community who knowingly, ... of this policy. Procedures: The College has established the following ... by a member of the faculty or staff of Ferrum College, the complaint may be taken to ... | |
| appointed by the President of the College. The Mediation Board must have two ... minority groups represented on the Ferrum College campus. 2. Members shall be ... year. 4. The President of the College will name one faculty or staff person ... . The Affirmative Action Officer of the College shall serve as a consultant to the ... | |
| manner. Malicious Complaints Ferrum College takes all charges of racial harassment ... is a fatal disease which has spread to College campuses nationwide. Ferrum College ... following statement to act as a guide. Ferrum College will approach all issues ... guidelines established by the American College Health Association. After thoroughly ... reviewing the information, Ferrum College will respond to cases in an ... appropriate and timely fashion. Ferrum College recognizes that the primary response of ... goals of the educational efforts at Ferrum College will be to increase the campus ... further spread of the disease. Hence, Ferrum College s educational campaign shall be ... | |
| follow-up and immunologic evaluation. Ferrum College will, in general, follow the ... guidelines suggested by the American College Health Association in its General ... person. Procedures/Guidelines 1. Ferrum College will respond to each case as ... of each academic year, the President of Ferrum College will appoint a group of ... chairperson of this group will be the College s physician. Also, this group will ... a method for regular review of the Ferrum College AIDS policy and procedures. 3 ... | |
| 4. Ferrum College students who have HIV infection will be ... not be restricted in their access to college facilities or services beyond the ... -by-case basis. The Hall Directors, the College Physician, the Director of Residence ... decision. According to the American College Health Association, The best currently ... the Health Center, in order that the College can respond to the needs of the ... individual. 7. Members of the College community with the HIV infection will ... , handicap services, and tutoring.) 8. Ferrum College will not undertake programs of ... 9. Guidelines developed by the American College Health Association, dated November ... 1988 and supported by Ferrum College state: In general, it is recommended ... the patient prior to its entry. 10. Ferrum College will strictly observe Public ... | |
| RIGHTS POLICY General Statement Ferrum College is committed to providing an ... of faculty, staff, students, and the College. The policy seeks to encourage the ... notion that creative works produced at Ferrum College should be used for the ... the respective ownership rights of the College and its employees in material produced ... of their intellectual endeavors. The College cedes ownership to the author(s) of ... who use only generally available College resources. When College support makes ... of works, it is reasonable for the College to participate in the benefits of the ... work. The College asserts its right of ownership if ... substantial College resources (including sponsor-provided ... the creation of the work. Policy The College owns the rights to all works, ... | |
| are administered and controlled by the College shall be considered College resources ... approval of the Dean in order that the College may protect its intellectual property ... interest, ownership vests with the College as provided in this policy. Where a ... effort or substantial use of College resources; the matter shall be referred ... with sufficient detail to permit the College to evaluate the work and, if ... intellectual property rights. If the College decides not to exercise its ownership ... shall rest with the author(s). The College retains a nonexclusive, royalty-free ... ceded to the author(s). Royalties The College endorses the legitimate expectation of ... development of the work, but given the College's substantial cost involved in ... scholarship and research, the College is also entitled to a share in any ... | |
| a work is a compilation involving the College's intellectual property, the Faculty ... -exclusive royalty-free license to the College for use of his or her contribution. ... While the College shall own rights to the compilation, ... the royalty-free license, the College will share the net proceeds from the ... area is complex and rapidly evolving, Ferrum College remains open to the ... an amended one. CONFIDENTIALITY Ferrum College complies with the provisions of ... or misleading information. The College also recognizes the confidentiality of ... records, financial records, and College donor records. Employees are reminded ... purchase of goods and services for the College. The ultimate objective of this policy ... incident. Important Emergency Numbers Ferrum College Police Department 365-4444 ... | |
| Report is available upon request in the Ferrum College Police Department, the Human ... . MEDIA CALLS AND CRISIS SITUATIONS College policy requires that all media ... component of information related to the College and its students is privileged ... . Please do not put yourself or the College in the position of defending, legally ... . INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY The Ferrum College Inclement Weather Policy is designed to ... during adverse weather conditions. The College will not be considered closed as long ... the normal hours of operation for the College. Also, you can call the Ferrum College ... content thereof are the property of Ferrum College. The use of Ferrum College ... will result in disciplinary action by College officials and/or the cancellation of ... | |
| irresponsible and unacceptable use of Ferrum College computers, Internet, e-mail, ... placing unlawful information on College computers using College communication ... laws or statutes excessive use of College communication equipment for non-school ... of use that would cause congestion on College computers or otherwise interfere with ... the work of others using College communication equipment for commercial ... purposes excessive use of College communication equipment for personal ... without proper authorization using College communication equipment to send, ... circumventing security measures on College or remote computers or networks ... ones identity to others while on College computers or other communication ... irresponsible and unacceptable use of College computers, its network, and other ... | |
| , faculty, staff, alumni and friends of Ferrum College representing religious ... . SOLICITATIONS Solicitations on College property by external organizations or ... as the chief executive officer for the College and is the direct representative of ... of Trustees in the management of the College. The President shall be given the ... for the administration of the College in all of its activities and ... | |
| and fund-raising programs of the College in order to increase support tangible ... and intangible for Ferrum College and to assist in making education ... accessible and affordable to Virginians and other students. Responsibilities ... have meaningful interaction with the College, especially its faculty and students. 3 ... these constituents ways to serve the College in addition to financial support. 4 ... program that positions and promotes Ferrum College consistently in terms of its ... 6. Maintaining the printed images of Ferrum College at a consistent and high ... solicit financial and otherwise for Ferrum College. 8. Working with the ... faculty and staff to identify and rank Ferrums fundraising priorities and to identify ... and donors when relevant to the Colleges planning and budgeting process. 10. ... | |
