Faculty Handbook

This Faculty Handbook was prepared by the staff of Academic Affairs working cooperatively with the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Faculty Association, the United Faculty of Florida, and other contributors. We hope that you will find this document useful. The Handbook is being made available electronically to facilitate subsequent revision and, more importantly, to facilitate immediate access. Emphasis has been placed on general university policies and related procedures.

 

The policies, regulations and procedures contained in the Faculty Handbook apply to all faculty of the University of North Florida, except to the extent that any such policy, regulation or procedure, or any part thereof, shall be superseded by Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, or by the terms of the Board of Trustees-United Faculty of Florida Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

 

UNF Constitution

  • Chapter 1: University History, Vision, Mission, and Values
    • 1.1 History
    • 1.2 Strategic Plan
  • Chapter 2: Governance
    • 2.1 Board of Trustees
    • 2.2 University President
    • 2.3 Constitution
    • 2.4 Faculty Association
    • 2.5 The United Faculty of Florida
  • Chapter 3: Academic Programs
    • 3.1 The Colleges
    • 3.2 Undergraduate Education
    • 3.3 Graduate Studies
    • 3.4 Division of Continuing Education
    • 3.5 Florida Institute of Education (FIE)
    • 3.6 Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
    • 3.7 The University Press of Florida
  • Chapter 4: Faculty Appointments, Assignment, and Workload Policies
    • 4.1 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
    • 4.2 Search and Screen Procedures
    • 4.3 Appointment
    • 4.4 Workload Provisions
    • 4.5 Assignment
    • 4.6 Conflict of Interest/Outside Activity
    • 4.8 Separation Policies
  • Chapter 5: Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure Policies
    • 5.1 Evaluation Procedure
    • 5.2 University Required Student Evaluations
    • 5.3 Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures
  • Chapter 6: Compensation and Benefits
    • 6.1 Payroll Procedures
    • 6.2 Leave Policies
    • 6.3 Retirement Options
    • 6.4 Phased Retirement Program
    • 6.5 Fringe Benefits
  • Chapter 7: Faculty Development
    • 7.1 Faculty Development Statement of Philosophy
    • 7.2 Office of Faculty Enhancement
    • 7.3 Center for Instruction and Research Technology (CIRT)
    • 7.4 Grant Programs
    • 7.5 Sabbaticals and Professional Development Leaves
  • Chapter 8: Faculty Award Programs
    • 8.1 Distinguished Professor Award
    • 8.2 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards
    • 8.3 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
    • 8.4 Outstanding Faculty Scholarship Award
    • 8.5 Outstanding Faculty Service Award
    • 8.6 Outstanding Faculty Community Engaged Scholarship Award
    • 8.7 Retired and Emeritus Faculty
    • 8.8 Honorary Degrees (formerly 8.7)
  • Chapter 9: Other Personnel Policies/Regulations of Interest to Faculty
    • 9.1 Sexual Harassment Regulation
    • 9.2 Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy
    • 9.3 Amorous or Sexual Relationship Policy
    • 9.4 Disruptive Behavior Regulation
    • 9.5 HIV/Aids Policy
    • 9.6 Tobacco Policy
    • 9.7 Drug and Alcohol Education Policy
  • Chapter 10: Faculty Related Academic Policies and Procedures
    • 10.1 Academic Freedom and Responsibility
    • 10.2 Policy and Procedure for Dealing with Allegations of Misconduct in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities
    • 10.3 Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property Policy
    • 10.4 Conflict of Interest Reporting Requirement for Textbook Authors
    • 10.5 Duplicating of Copyrighted Materials
    • 10.6 Contracts and Grants
    • 10.7 Policy on Syllabi
  • Chapter 11: Student Related Academic Policies and Procedures
    • 11.1 Academic Integrity
    • 11.2 Appealing Academic Misconduct Decisions
    • 11.3 Petitioning University Academic Policies and Regulations
    • 11.4 Grading System
    • 11.5 Midterm Grades Report
    • 11.6 Withdrawals
    • 11.7 Late Withdrawals
    • 11.8 Term Forgiveness
    • 11.9 Dean's List
    • 11.10 Latin Honors Distinction
    • 11.11 Academic Advisement
    • 11.12 Prerequisite Checking
    • 11.13 Class Attendance
    • 11.14 Final Exam Policy
    • 11.15 Posting of Grades
    • 11.16 Confidentiality of Student Records
    • 11.17 Award of Posthumous Baccalaureate Degree
    • 11.18 Student Computer Access Requirement
    • 11.19 Administrative Medical Withdrawal Policy
    • 11.20 University Holidays
    • 11.21 Religious Observances
    • 11.22 Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships
    • 11.23 Student Conduct Code
    • 11.24 Grade Appeals Unrelated to Academic Misconduct
  • Chapter 12: Academic Services
    • 12.1 Thomas G. Carpenter Library
    • 12.2 Academic Testing
    • 12.3 Financial Aid
    • 12.4 Classroom Assignment
    • 12.5 Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
    • 12.6 Usage Rules for Faculty Association Meeting Rooms
    • 12.7 Usage Rules for the Faculty Commons