Catalog: Ferrum College Faculty Handbook | |
| Faculty Handbook FERRUM College March 31, 2005 ... | |
| SHARED RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE FACULTY HANDBOOK The Board of Trustees, the ... developing and maintaining the Faculty Handbook. Some of the policies are purely ... requirements. Sections of the Faculty Handbook that relate to terms of employment and ... | |
| I. PROLOGUE HISTORY At the time of its founding in 1913, Ferrum's community was the mountains of Southwest Virginia, and students came from homes in the southern Blue Ridge Mountain area. Public education in the area at that time was also in its infancy. In the Ferrum system of five branch schools in Franklin, Floyd, Patrick and Madison counties, teachers struggled to bring elementary and secondary education to a student body that at one time numbered 600. Among those responsible for the founding of Ferrum was Dr. Benjamin M. Beckham, then presiding elder of the Danville District, who ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| -They access, analyze, synthesize, and share ideas and information by reading, writing, speaking, and calculating using traditional and modern tools. -They perceive, evaluate, and interpret societal, linguistic, aesthetic, humanistic, spiritual, scientific, and quantitative content competently, responsibly, ethically, and logically to represent and solve problems, to enable questioning of assumptions, and to pursue various truths. -They possess a comprehensive background and demonstrated competence in a field of study that prepares them for continued personal and professional development ... | |
| II. ACADEMIC POLICIES [See Academic Freedom Statement in Section III, page 1.] FACULTY ORGANIZATION ARTICLE I Name The official name of this organization shall be the Faculty of Ferrum College. ARTICLE II Function Section I. It 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 philosophy and program approved by the Board of Trustees and administration. The faculty may also discuss any matters related to the life of the college and make recommendations to the administration or ... | |
| approving body, and a forum for ideas and concerns. Special meetings may be called by the Dean of the College or upon the written request of at least five members of the faculty. Section III. The Faculty Council chair or a Faculty Council designee shall preside over the body. A quorum, certified by the Dean's secretary, shall be 60 percent of the eligible membership. Section IV. The body shall operate under Roberts Rules of Order. Section V. All voting faculty are required to attend the meetings of the body. Notice of any action to be taken as well as minutes from the previous faculty meeting ... | |
| the College is available in the Faculty Handbook for standing committees and will be ... | |
| in Section III, pp. 41-42 of this Handbook. Divisions may also have program ... | |
| Ferrum College Catalog, the Faculty Handbook, Foundation Standards, Internship ... Handbook. 6. Supervising Academic Programs: ... | |
| 7. Presiding over joint faculty-staff meetings. 8. Serving on the Curriculum Committee. 9. Serving ex-officio on all academic committees. 10. Monitoring SACS compliance in academic areas. 11. Assisting in Pre-registration and Assessment Weekend in the Summer (PAWS). 12. Directing and planning programs for the professional development of the faculty. 13. Coordinating efforts in curriculum revision, class schedules and program development. 14. Serving as a member of the President's Administrative Council (AC) and as a member of the Planning, Budget and Assessment Committee (PBAC). Represents ... | |
| in accordance with the Faculty Handbook. 14. Conducts evaluation of faculty ... procedure as presented in the Faculty Handbook. 15. Coordinates the hiring, ... | |
| Program Coordinators and Directors In consultation with the Dean of the College, Division Chairs appoint a program coordinator to direct each major program offered within the division. These coordinators work closely with the Division Chair to ensure that each major program maintains a high level of quality in the most effective and efficient manner. The duties of program coordinators vary considerably because of the significant differences among the major programs at the College. Still, program coordinators, as applicable and as agreed upon in consultation with the Division Chair and the ... | |
| hours as specified in the Faculty Handbook. 8. Maintaining professional growth ... | |
| 2. Fulfilling assigned responsibilities within the division for work study students. 3. Serving on College committees (standing committees as well as special committees) to represent divisional opinion, discuss issues, and communicate the discussion back to the divisions. 4. Attending scheduled divisional, faculty, and College meetings. 5. Participating in the development of College policy. 6. Submitting documents as requested by the division chair, Dean of the College, or President of the College such as: syllabi, course outlines, copies of examinations, grade reports, etc. The syllabus ... | |
| 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; ... | |
| 6. Chair the College Athletic Committee, voting only in the event of a tie. 7. Inform the faculty concerning matters affecting athletic performance in the classroom. Work with the athletic director regarding appeals, eligibility and the NCAA logistics. C. Curriculum Committee The Curriculum Committee makes recommendations regarding the content of the curriculum in relation to institutional purposes and goals. Members of this Committee will engage in curriculum planning and development and evaluate existing and potential programs including the following: 1. General education program development ... | |
| ethics 7. Regular review of Faculty Handbook Chair: The Faculty Council chair or a ... procedures as outlined in the Faculty Handbook. Membership: This Committee will be ... | |
| may serve at the same time. Every hearing panel will include five Committee members. Each panel will elect its own chair. F. Library Committee The Library Committee serves in an advisory capacity to the library director. The duties include: 1. Serving as a liaison between the library staff, the faculty, and the student body. 2. Developing policies and procedures for the use of library facilities and resources in cooperation with the library director. 3. Working with the library director, the Dean, and the faculty in developing the library budget. 4. Working closely with the library director ... | |
| 1. Serving as a liaison between the college administration, faculty, students, and community partners involved in service learning. 2. Developing policies and procedures for college related service learning activities. 3. Working with the college administration, faculty, and students to develop funding strategies and budgets for campus-wide service learning. 4. Assisting faculty, students, and partner communities in developing assessment tools to evaluate the success of service learning activities. 5. Completing a yearly assessment of campus-wide service learning experiences. 6. Facilitating ... | |
| 2. Continuing assessment of the education program and the progress of individual students. 3. Maintaining contacts with local and state public school officials. 4. Recommending education program policy to all academic divisions. 5. Providing direction to the education program and enhancing communication between the Committee and the College community. Membership: Due to the nature of the Teacher Education Committee's responsibilities, members normally make long-term commitments to this effort. While each academic division may not have a representative, a member of the Education Committee ... | |
| Government Association; the Dean of Student Affairs, who will be a non-voting member and acts as the administrator in charge. The chair will be the faculty representative serving the one-year term. C. Honor Board The Honor Board administers the honor code for the academic department. Membership: The Board will be comprised of five faculty members elected for staggered three-year terms and five student representatives are selected by the Student Government Association. A chair will be elected by the Board. D. Integrated Programming Board Purpose 1. To plan, coordinate and administer extra-curricular ... | |
| 4. To produce, manage and control a master schedule of programming. a) All programming open to the campus and the general public must be granted approval by the IPB except for the following: 1) Regular annual programs and events normally set by the Administrative Council (e.g., Commencement activities, Admissions Programs, Family Day, Homecoming, Folklife Festival, Board of Trustees meeting, building dedications, President's Christmas Open House, Hanging of the Green, Chapel services, etc.) 2) Intercollegiate athletic events. (Because these schedules are often set well in advance ... | |
| dissolved at any time. A. Planning, Budget, and Assessment Committee The Committee will: 1. Serve as an advisory committee to the President. 2. Review the completed Planning and Assessment Forms (PAFs) from each academic program area and administrative unit, with consideration for their fit within the long-range plan and the human and financial resources needed to accomplish each objective and to decide which objectives have the highest priority and make budget recommendations based on the priorities established for the following fiscal year. 3. Notify academic divisions and administrative ... | |
| 3. To prepare and present an annual report on assessment to the PBAC. Membership: The Assessment Sub-Committee (AS) shall consist of at least three members from the PBAC appointed by the Chair of the PBAC, including at least two faculty members. b. Financial Planning Sub-Committee The Committee will: 1. Synthesize pertinent budget information for the various goals and objectives of the College and requests from individual units. 2. Prioritize and bring this information to the PBAC. Membership: The Operating Budget Sub-Committee (OBS) shall consist of at least six members from the PBAC, ... | |
| 2. Philosophy and Policy Sub-Committee is charged with monitoring current computer user policies, recommending new policies as needed, and examining the overall philosophy for technology at Ferrum College, both in academic areas and administrative areas. Membership: The Committee will have representation from Computer Services, the faculty, professional staff, and students, as follows: The Director of Computer Services, the Coordinator of Administrative Computing, four faculty members, the Director of the Stanley Library, two professional staff members, the Coordinator of the duPont Lab, ... | |
| United Methodist Church without restricting employment to persons of any religion or doctrinal position. CRITERIA FOR ACADEMIC RANKING Rank Requirements Instructor: A master's degree in the teaching field is required. Outstanding recommendations and teaching experience are desired; excellent credentials may be accepted in lieu of classroom experience. Assistant: In most disciplines a doctorate in the teaching field is required. A master's degree may be acceptable in certain disciplines. Teaching experience at the college level is desired. Excellent recommendations and credentials are expected. ... | |
| 4. 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 ... | |
| required office hours by two hours for each one hour of volunteer time. However, a maximum of two hours of volunteer time in the Tutoring Center can be exchanged on this two-for-one basis. CLASS RECORDS Each faculty member is expected to keep accurate records of student grades and attendance. Copies of class records will be turned over to the division chair when the faculty member is no longer employed by Ferrum College. Students who are absent in excess of the 25% limit should be told that they have missed more than the allowed number of absences as indicated in the College Catalog, and ... | |
| Ferrum College complies with the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA). The Act was designed to protect the privacy of educational records, to establish the rights of students to inspect and review their educational records, and to provide guidelines for the correction of inaccurate or misleading data through informal and formal hearings. Please refer to the current College Catalog regarding Ferrums Notification of Rights Under FERPA. The student has the right of assurance that academic and disciplinary records, compiled and maintained by the College, ... | |
| manner as described in the policy guide. In 1973, Congress passed the Rehabilitation Act (Public Law 92-112). This act guarantees civil rights for Americans with disabilities. The law is based on the due process clause of the Fifth Amendment and the equal protection clause of the Fourteenth Amendment. Section 504 is the section of the law that specifically refers to postsecondary education services. Public Law 93-112 provides that . No otherwise qualified handicapped individual in the United Sates shall, solely by reason of handicap, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the ... | |
| of the College will teach writing skills throughout the student's four-year program of study. 1. The faculty at Ferrum College realizes its responsibility for helping students to become competent writers. All faculty are encouraged to require at least one significant and appropriate writing assignment in each of their classes. These assignments may vary greatly depending on the nature of the discipline and the structure of the course. These written assignments will be evaluated for the elements of good writing as well as content. 2. All students must complete one full year of freshman composition ... | |
| Full time faculty members at Ferrum College are eligible for grants for faculty development projects. The Faculty Development Fund from which the grant money is disbursed is administered by the Dean of the College; application should be made to the Dean's Office on the standard form available from that office. Deadline for application is November 1 for projects to begin Jan. 1-June 30; deadline is March 15 for projects to begin July 1- Dec. 31. Stipulations: A. Grants may be awarded for: (1) Projects involving scholarly research or participation in peer workshops or seminars. (2) Degree ... | |
| College, in consultation with the President, will choose the recipient from among the senior faculty applicants (professors and associate professors). The Cheatham Fellow must be an individual held in high regard as a teacher and be engaged in professional development activities which enhance his or her own and the College's reputations. The application, to be filed on the standard form available in the Dean's Office, should present a proposal that sets forth a clear and coherent academic purpose. A resume and other supporting documents may be attached at the applicant's discretion. Deadline ... | |
| b. Statement of any previous leave c. A detailed statement of the applicant's plans d. A full statement of any anticipated additional compensation or assistance related to the applicants project related to the applicants project. The division chair will respond to the request in writing within thirty (30) days, and forward that response to the Dean and the applicant. The leave must be evaluated by the division chair and the Dean of the College, then approved by the President. Sabbaticals granted will be reported by the Dean of the College to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of ... | |
| III. EMPLOYMENT POLICIES EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION Ferrum College is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all members of the College community. The College offers equal opportunity to its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap or veteran status. This policy shall be followed in recruiting, hiring and promotion into all position classifications. The College will ensure that other personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, demotions, terminations, tuition assistance, social ... | |
| however, individuals have an obligation of informing the College about research-related earnings. The faculty member is entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing his or her subject. When faculty members speak or write they should be free from institutional censorship or discipline, but their special position in the community imposes special obligations. Faculty members should at all times strive for accuracy, exercise appropriate restraint, and make every effort to distinguish between their roles as institutional representatives and as individual citizens. CONTRACTS New faculty ... | |
| When a new faculty member is employed, a one-year contract is offered. Faculty members on probationary appointment whose contracts will not be renewed will receive written notice of non-renewal on the following schedule: Not later than March 15 during the first academic year of service Not later than December 15 during the second year of service Not later than October 1 during the third year or any subsequent year of service In practice the administration will inform faculty members of non-renewal of contracts as soon as possible. RESIGNATION A faculty member has an obligation to notify ... | |
| and the Dean. 2. Faculty participating in PRP will teach one-half the normal load, advise a normal share of upper-division advisees, and serve on faculty committees as needed by the division (determined by the division chair). Faculty participating in PRP may advise freshman, if needed, and if they are interested. 3. The faculty member participating in the PRP will be paid 55% of their full-time salary. They would continue to receive Ferrum College's health insurance benefits, and they could participate in the Ferrum College Retirement program (TIAA/CREF) with contributions being made at ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| 3. Contributions to Ferrum College 4. Rent for Campus Housing 5. Other existing insurance programs 6. Flexible Spending Accounts Plan (employee and/or dependent) 7. PREMIUM CONVERSION SECTION 125 CAFETERIA PLAN Premium Conversion allows an employee to take payroll deductions for specific benefits deducted from his/her gross pay before taxes. This benefit is available upon signing an election form in the Payroll Office at the time of employment or during open enrollment. Ferrum Colleges Section 125 Cafeteria Plan outlines this benefit in detail. A copy of the plan documents and summary ... | |
| they would be in a position to directly supervise or influence the terms of employment and working conditions of a relative or spouse. In situations involving the hiring or transfer of relatives or spouses, which may be contrary to the above policy, preference will be given to protecting the employment of the employee already established in a position. Exceptions to this policy must have prior approval from the President of the College. PARKING REGULATIONS All employee vehicles must be registered with the Campus Police Office and all operators of such vehicles are subject to campus regulations. ... | |
| FAMILY For the purpose of this handbook, the term immediate family is defined as ... | |
| PARKING PERMIT All employee vehicles must be registered with the Campus Police Office and all operators of such vehicles are subject to College traffic regulations. Employees must use those parking areas designated as faculty and staff parking. Parking citations are issued to employees violating College parking policies, and fines are charged in accordance with the violation. PERSONNEL FILE AND CREDENTIAL FILES Faculty contract files, original transcripts, curriculum vitae, and evaluations are on file in the office of the Vice President and Dean of the College. All faculty are required ... | |
| College. An employee does not have the authority to commit College funds without prior approval of the Purchasing Office. If any employee makes purchases with personal funds, the College does not accept any responsibility for purchases if prior approval has not been received. Any questions concerning purchasing procedures should be directed to the Purchasing Office. RECREATIONAL FACILITIES Tennis courts, basketball courts, the College pool, and the Fitness Center are available for recreational use by employees, spouses, and dependent children when not reserved for other purposes. Be prepared ... | |
| 1. The majority of complaint/grievances are best resolved by informal conferences and discussions with one's division chair. If this discussion provides no solution, the employee may request a meeting with the vice President and Dean of the College. 2. If these meetings do not provide a solution, the employee may request an informal meeting with the President prior to the filing of an official grievance in an effort to resolve the matter informally. B. Formal The aggrieved party will submit in writing a petition to his or her division chair within ten days of the final informal hearing ... | |
| A special Appeals Committee will be named and will meet as soon as possible and will be composed of three trustees and two faculty members. The chair of the Board will appoint the trustees, with at least one member to be from the Academic Affairs Committee. The faculty representation will consist of one tenured member selected by the chair of Faculty Council and one member selected by the petitioner. The Committee will select its own chair. In addition to the petitioner and the president, each side may bring one more person to speak to the Appeals Committee. Either side may also bring additional ... | |
| EVALUATION PROGRAM Tenured Faculty Tenured faculty will be evaluated every three years. This evaluation will follow the normal evaluation procedure for all faculty as outlined below. One-third of the tenured faculty will be evaluated each year beginning with those holding tenure the longest on a schedule to be provided by the Dean's office. Non-Tenured Faculty Non-tenured Faculty will be evaluated every year. This evaluation will follow the normal evaluation procedure for all faculty as outlined below. I. By Division Chair Purpose: Faculty evaluations are designed to foster discussion ... | |
| the job description in the Faculty Handbook. Division chairs and faculty may ... | |
| Adjustments to Workload In order to take into account the additional demands, in terms of time and effort, made on faculty who serve in some roles on campus, we propose the following: Normally, Division Chairs have a nine credit hour load, or its equivalent, each semester. The Chair of the Faculty Council will have a one-course (the equivalent of three credit hours) reassignment of time each year they are in office. The semester in which this release occurs must be approved by the Division Chair. As a general rule, the Chair of other faculty governance committees will not be granted a reassigned ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| A special Appeals Committee will be named and will meet as soon as possible and will be composed of three trustees and two faculty members. The chair of the Board will appoint the trustees, with at least one member to be from the Academic Affairs Committee. The faculty representation will consist of one tenured member selected by the chair of Faculty Council and one member selected by the petitioner. The Committee will select its own chair. In addition to the petitioner and the president, each side may bring one more person to speak to the Appeals Committee. Either side may also bring additional ... | |
| employment with the intent of maintaining a high level of professional competence. Tenure is designed to provide freedom for critical inquiry and open expression. It guarantees academic freedom and acts as a safeguard against unwarranted institutional pressure. Provisions of Tenure Agreement Academic Tenure is a commitment by Ferrum College to continue employment of faculty except as terminated for adequate and specified cause, voluntary departure, retirement, demonstrably bona fide program change, or financial exigencies (see termination of tenure statement). Dismissal of tenured faculty ... | |
| as described previously in this Handbook ... | |
| detailed earlier in this Handbook. Following such an evaluation the Dean ... | |
| D. A tenured faculty member who receives notice of termination of contract from the President based upon deficient performance may appeal the decision to a special Appeals Committee within thirty (30) days of being notified of the action. The Appeals Committee has the options of recommending an additional period of remediation followed by re-evaluation, deciding in favor of the appeal, or deciding against it. 1. Grounds for appeals: a. Stated College policy or process was not followed b. The decision was based on inadequate or incorrect information. c. Discrimination based on age, race, ... | |
| appeals process is specified above under Deficient Performance). When such dismissal or non-appointment to tenure is being considered, procedures shall be: 1. A preliminary conference shall be held with the Dean of the College. 2. At the option of the faculty member, a decision may be appealed. Appeals must be made in writing via the president within thirty (30) days of the notification of the faculty member of the decision being appealed. A special Appeals Committee will be named and will meet as soon as possible and will be composed of three trustees and two faculty members. The chair ... | |
| review of all policies in the Faculty Handbook which affect tenure policy and ... | |
| 2) Credentials and experience in professional field 3) Professional development accomplishments during employment 4) Length of tenure 5) Annual evaluations 6) Extra class involvement at the College c. After careful review of the recommendations of the Dean and the affected division chair(s), the Reduction Committee will report to the President the name(s) of the individual(s) to be released and provide a summary of the basis for this decision. If the Reduction Committee and the Dean cannot agree on the individual to be released, both will submit a recommendation to the President. ... | |
| Although they may attend faculty meetings and enter into discussion, they do not have a vote. They are normally not eligible to participate in the Faculty Development Fund. Part-time faculty should acquaint themselves with academic procedures and the College calendar as described in the catalog; contact the Dean's Office and appropriate division chair in case of illness or inability to meet classes; familiarize themselves with library operations; and report grades to the Registrar's Office on time. Part-time faculty must include on their course syllabi times when they will be available to ... | |
| supervisor or department head in writing, annually. b. Faculty members who receive remuneration from grants work done during the academic year must notify the Dean of the College before beginning this work. This work must not interfere with the faculty members responsibilities to the College. Remuneration for Grants, Contracts, or Professional Consulting Work Done During the Summer Faculty members who receive remuneration from grants, contracts, or professional consulting work, administered by Ferrum College and done during the summer, must notify the Dean of the College before beginning ... | |
| premium in advance of the period of coverage. The College does not contribute to the retired employees health and/or dental insurance premium. Employees who become disabled and are receiving benefits through the Colleges longterm disability plan may continue enrollment in the Colleges health and/or dental insurance plan provided that the premiums are paid in advance of the period of coverage. Life Insurance Employees classified as full-time and regular part-time are eligible for term life insurance in the amount of one times the annual base salary while employed at Ferrum College. An application ... | |
| 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. ... | |
| Death in the family Emotional or psychological adjustment Alcohol or drug problems Serious illness Legal or financial difficulties Retirement Any personal or job-related situation thats causing you problems Appointments can be made during day or evening hours. The EAP counselors have offices located in Rocky Mount and Roanoke. Additional information concerning the EAP program is available outside the Human Resources Office. Note: It is the prerogative of the College to evaluate and change the benefit programs offered to employees. Any changes will be within the legal parameters of the Commonwealth ... | |
| that also involves continuing treatment by (or under the supervision of) a health care provider for a chronic or long-term condition that is incurable or so serious that, if not treated, would likely result in a period of incapacity of more than three calendar days; or for prenatal care. Continuing Treatment means (1) two or more treatments by a health care provider; (2) two or more treatments by a provider of health care services (e.g., a physical therapist) on referral by or under the orders of a health care provider; (3) at least one treatment by a health care provider which results in ... | |
| Procedures Advance notice of thirty days must be given if the reason to leave is foreseeable. Failure to give thirty days notice may result in delay of leave. If the reason for leave is not foreseeable, notice should be given as soon as possible. It is expected that such a notice will be given within one or two business days of learning of a need for leave, unless there is an extraordinary situation such as a medical emergency. Planned medical treatment should be scheduled so as not to unduly interrupt the Colleges operations. Medical certification is required for leave for a serious health ... | |
| The College will pay insurance premiums normally paid by the College for two months following the start of a leave of absence. During this period the employee is responsible for the payment of their portion of insurance costs. After the two-month period, the employee is responsible for the entire premium. MILITARY LEAVE If you are ordered to duty with troops, field exercises or for instructions with any branch of the Armed Services (including the National Guard) for periods not to exceed 25 working days in one calendar year, you are entitled to a leave of absence with full pay and continuation ... | |
| be responsible for the amount of tuition that TAG would have paid if he or she enrolls full-time the Spring semester. b. If the dependent does not apply for TAG by July 31 st and is enrolled full-time, the dependent will be responsible for the amount of tuition that TAG would have paid for the Fall and Spring semester. c. If the dependent does not apply for TAG by July 31 st even though he or she is not enrolled full-time for the Fall semester, the dependent will be responsible for the amount of tuition that TAG would have paid if he or she enrolls full-time the Spring semester. d. If ... | |
| his or her supervisor to take a class during his or her normal work schedule. Release time does not have to be made up. 2. The ability to take classes is dependent upon the requirements of the employees particular job and is at the discretion of the supervisor and Administrative Council member for the area. If taking classes is interfering with an employees work, the employee may be asked to withdraw from class. 3. To apply for Tuition Waiver an employee is required to complete the Tuition Waiver Employee Form each semester prior to registering for classes and submit it to Human Resources. ... | |
| Human Resources Office in John Wesley. TUITION EXCHANGE PROGRAM Ferrum College participates in two undergraduate tuition exchange programs, Tuition Exchange, Inc. and the Council of Independent Colleges (CIC) Tuition Exchange Program. These programs are available to a full-time employees dependent children who meet the Internal Revenue Services definition. Tuition Exchange, Inc. Ferrum College belongs to Tuition Exchange, a national organization that administers multilateral tuition remission scholarships for employees of member colleges and universities. The TE program is offered to dependent ... | |
| 3. Host institutions determine whether part-time, graduate, and study abroad students are eligible for CIC Tuition Exchange. 4. Tuition Exchange benefits under the CIC plan are automatically terminated if the employee (e.g., the students parent) drops below full-time employment at the sponsoring institution (Ferrum College). Full details about the CIC Tuition Exchange Program and a list of participating institutions are available in the Human Resources Office or at www.cic.edu. The benefit of Tuition Exchange will remain in effect for an employee as long as the employee remains full-time ... | |
| PROGRAM COORDINATORS Compensation The College recognizes the important work of program coordinators, but also recognizes that their duties vary widely because of the considerable variety of the Colleges academic programs. Except for the few program coordinators whose pay is included in their individual contract, the College provides each program coordinator a stipend each semester which is calculated according to the following scale based on the number of juniors and seniors officially enrolled in the major at the beginning of that semester: Number of Declared Payment Level Cumulative ... | |
| 4. Course numbering should reflect the following general principles: a) 100/200-level classes i) Content. Students begin learning the "language" of a discipline (key concepts and terms), acquiring a knowledge base, or investigating a focused area in some depth. ii) Skills. Students develop their abilities to write, read, and think analytically and/or quantitatively and to explain, interpret, and solve problems. iii) Process. Faculty members directly guide student work. b) 300/400-level classes i) Content. Students integrate the skills and knowledge from earlier levels, and students ... | |
| 7. The following actions require discussion within all divisions, approval by the Curriculum Committee, and announcement on the faculty meeting agenda: a) Approving course numbering changes b) Approving course prerequisite changes c) Approving course title changes that do not accompany substantive changes in the content of a course d) Dropping courses e) Approving particular topics for Special Topics courses f) Approving changes in cross listing or contact hours of existing courses g) Approving similar administrative changes to the curriculum 8. Students who attend Ferrum College for ... | |
| 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 ... | |
| division forwards it electronically with ten hard copies to the Curriculum Committee. The Curriculum Committee reviews all proposals and forwards them for comment to all academic divisions. The academic divisions report to the Curriculum Committee. When all questions or concerns about the course or program have been satisfactorily resolved, the Curriculum Committee recommends passage of the proposal at a meeting of the full faculty. b) Timetable. New curricular proposals to be included in the next Catalog must be submitted to the Curriculum Committee no later than the first Curriculum Committee ... | |
| costs. Include a statement about the kind of classroom or other facilities that will be necessary to teach this course. 5. Listing or characterizing of existing library, computer, and AV resources to support the course. (Note: acquisition plans should be listed in #4.) If any other college departments will be involved with the course, that participation should be noted. 6. Documentation of Required Steps a) Date of Notification of the Dean of the College b) Date of approval by Division c) Date of approval by Curriculum Committee d) Date of approval by Faculty D. Guidelines for Restoring ... | |
| will use if they are different from the resources the course currently uses e) Documentation of Required Steps (i) Date of Notification of the Dean of the College (ii) Date of approval by Division (iii)Date of approval by Curriculum Committee (iv)Date of approval by Faculty E. Guidelines for Proposing New Programs 1. Ordinarily new major programs are designed over two or more years of planning. Major programs are developed by the divisions in consultation with the Dean of the College. They are presented to the Curriculum Committee and then to divisions before being presented for approval ... | |
| of the proposed program for Ferrum College. The approval process may extend over several cycles to insure careful and complete consideration. 4. The Dean of the College will communicate all faculty recommendations of new academic programs to the President for action by the Board of Trustees 5. Documentation of Required Steps a) Date of Notification of the Dean of the College b) Date of Approval by Sponsoring Division c) Date of First Discussion by Curriculum Committee d) Date of First Discussions by All Divisions e) Date of Second Discussion by Curriculum Committee f) Date of Second Discussion ... | |
| c) The catalog description of the program including both the description of the program and the course listing in the following order: requirements in the program, electives in the program, required distribution courses, and any other program requirements. This description should clearly identify the changes. d) Course proposals for all new or revised courses (see above) e) Schedule of course offerings if that schedule is different from the current schedule f) Description of economic impact of the program revision with reference to personnel, supply, equipment, computer, library, and other ... | |
| b) Enrollment i) Number of students in the program ii) Ratio of upper-division to lower-division majors iii) Attrition of majors in the program iv) Ability of students in the program (based on high school and college GPA and SAT scores) v) Number of graduates vi) Number of students in individual courses vii) Does the program support other academic majors? c) Potential for Program Growth i) Does the program prepare students for entry into a steady or growing career field? ii) Is there growing state and national interest in the field? iii) Can our facilities support program expansion? ... | |
| College will communicate that recommendation to the President for action by the Board of Trustees. The Board of Trustees will have the final authority in dropping any academic program. H. Regular and Systematic Evaluation of the Curriculum: Complete program reviews will be conducted on a five-year cycle. During each of the first three years of each five-year cycle, one-third of the academic programs will conduct a review. During the fourth year of each five-year cycle, the Curriculum Committee will conduct a review of the general education curriculum. During the fifth year of one fiveyear ... | |
| students can receive credit by completing an alternative to normal classroom enrollment. Credit by examination will allow any regularly enrolled and qualified student to "challenge" certain courses offered at Ferrum College by meeting the criteria in place at the time of the challenge. Students cannot receive challenge credit for more than 10% of the hours taken at Ferrum for a degree or a maximum of 15 hours. Procedure to Challenge a Course for Credit by Examination In order to challenge a course the student must make, in writing, an application to the Chair of the division offering the ... | |
| again payable for the second challenge of the same course or any challenge to any eligible course. Other Information 1. Any currently enrolled qualified student meeting the academic standards outlined above is eligible to challenge a course. 2. Any established course offered at Ferrum College can be challenged. However, most challenges are at the 100-200 level. Divisions may exempt the following courses: a) Special Topics; b) Independent 3. Research; c) Mini-Courses; d) Internships; e) Practicum; f) Student Teaching; g) Seminar; h.) Any other course with a significant experiential learning ... | |
| violations can and should be kept between the two parties and resolved to their satisfaction. In cases in which matters cannot be resolved in this way, recourse by either party should be to the Honor Board. 2. In most circumstances, grading is the prerogative of the faculty. However, in cases brought before the Honor Board, all parties are obligated to accept the decision resulting from Honor Board procedure. 3. More severe penalties than a faculty member may assess individually (Penalty F, non-implemented suspension, suspension, expulsion) are the responsibility of the College as a whole, ... | |
| , according to The Little, Brown Handbook, 7th ed., is "the presentation of ... need acknowledgment? The Little, Brown Handbook lists three kinds of sources often used ... | |
| 5. Failure to cooperate with the Honor Board Members of the college community who are notified of Honor Board action which involves them and who fail to attend a scheduled meeting or hearing may be subject to disciplinary action, at the discretion of the Honor Board. Witnesses are required to testify when called. Students Found culpable of an Honor Board violation who fail to comply with the sanction(s) set by the board may be subject to further disciplinary action. C. Organization The Honor Board shall hear two types of cases. First, any member of the College community may bring a case ... | |
| member must bring the case directly to the Honor Board. The Honor Board shall handle this case according to its initial case procedure. If there appears to be an honor violation involving a member of the academic community who is not a student in the course involved, the alleged violation should be reported to the Honor Board chair, who will meet with the student involved to attempt to arrive at a common understanding of the violation and an appropriate sanction. If such an understanding cannot be reached, an Honor Board panel would hear the case and, if a violation is determined, assign ... | |
| by a statement of extenuating circumstances. If the plea is culpable, the panel members shall ask any questions of either party to clarify the issue. If the accused fails to appear for an Honor Board hearing, the hearing shall proceed on the basis of available information. 7. In an appeal, the faculty member involved shall briefly describe the alleged offense and the penalty imposed. The student shall then state the reason for the appeal. The appellant's absence shall result in the automatic termination of the appeal. 8. In an initial case in which the student pleads not culpable, or in ... | |
| the Honor Board chairperson for the Board's permanent file and state the reason for any change. The Dean shall also notify the student of the results of the Dean's review. 13. Records of all Honor Board decisions and sanctions from each semester will be published anonymously in the first Iron Blade of the subsequent semester. Honor Board activity will be summarized in log format; published information will include the offense and sanction, and, in the event that the student convicted is a repeat violator, the number of the offenses. In keeping with students' rights to privacy, the Honor ... | |
| SPECIAL PROGRAMMING PROCEDURES Ferrum College encourages faculty, staff, students, and organizations associated with Ferrum College to plan events both for the general community and for particular audiences. The Student Activities Office 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 calendar through the Secretary in the Student Activities Office. At the time an event sponsor or other events previously scheduled on campus. If the sponsor intends the event for the general campus ... | |
| 4. Referral to professional counselors/rehabilitation programs For detailed information on controlled substances, their uses and effects, federal trafficking penalties, and the Criminal Code of Virginias Classification of Offenses and Legal Classifications of Drugs, please see Appendix C. SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY Ferrum College considers its employees and students to be its most valuable assets. We realize that our employees are not immune to the problems associated with drug and alcohol abuse in our society. To help contend with such problems, and to prevent drug or alcohol use that adversely ... | |
| , please refer to the current Student Handbook, under Special Campus Policies.) ... | |
| If the complaint of sexual harassment or sexually offensive behavior is filed by a member of the faculty or staff of Ferrum College, the complaint may be taken: a) To the Director of Human Resources; or b) To the complainants Administrative Council-level administrator. The Director of Human Resources or Administrative Council officer will then help the complainant determine the appropriate course of action. The faculty or staff member may choose one of the following: 1. With the assistance of the Director of Personnel Services, the faculty or staff member may talk with the accused to ... | |
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| 1. With the assistance of the Director of Personnel Services, the faculty/staff member may talk with the accused to see if the situation can be resolved through mediation. 2. If the accused is a student, the matter may be brought to the Dean of Student Affairs for appropriate application of the Campus Judicial Procedures.* (A written statement will be necessary.) 3. If the accused is a fellow faculty or staff member, the complainant may elect to bring the matter to the appropriate Administrative Council-level officer for a hearing* and appropriate disciplinary action. Judicial cases pertaining ... | |
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| example, listed in the current Student Handbook and through memoranda to faculty, staff ... | |
| 1. It is understood that, during any process of mediation, there shall be concern for the comfort and safety of all parties involved in the process. 2. The grievant should have peer counsel from a Board member. 3. The alleged accused party should have peer counsel from a Board member. 4. All parties must agree in writing to the mediation process. (All procedures other than mediation do not demand consent.) 5. It needs to be understood that the process of mediation will not lead to punishment; instead the goal is increased understanding and transformed behavior. 6. All proceedings and resolutions ... | |
| 1. Even though they may not have symptoms, persons with HIV infection may transmit the virus to others through intimate sexual contact or exposure to blood. 2. Among people who choose to be sexually active, the consistent and conscientious use of condoms and spermicides containing Nonoxynol-9 greatly reduces the chance of transmission of HIV through sexual intercourse. 3. The sharing of needles used in the injection of illicit drugs is an efficient way to transmit HIV. It is possible that needles used to inject steroids may transmit HIV as well. 4. Persons with documented HIV infection, ... | |
