Faculty Handbook (2007)
The Faculty Handbook is a resource guide for faculty to reference for information regarding promotion and tenure, compensation, conflict of interest and other issues of relevance. When revisions are made, faculty will be notified of those changes.
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 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
3.6 Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
3.7 The University Press of Florida
3.8 Florida engineering Educational Delivery System (FEEDS)
Chapter 4: Faculty Appointments, Assignments and Workload Policies
4.1 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmation 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 Procedures
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 Program
7.5 Sabbatical 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 Faculty Emeritus
8.7 Honorary Degrees
Chapter 9: Other Personnel Policies 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
Scientific Research and/or Scholarly Activity
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 of Syllabi
Chapter 11: Student Related 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 for Freshmen
11.6 Withdrawals
11.7 Late Withdrawals
11.8 Term Forgiveness
11.9 Deans 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
Chapter 12: Academic Services
12.1 Carpenter Library>
12.2 Academic Testing
12.3 Financial Aid
12.4 Classroom Assignment
12.5 Office of Reseach and Sponsored Programs
12.6 Usage Rules for Faculty Association Meeting Rooms
12.7 Usage Rules for Faculty Commons
Chapter 13: Administration and Finance Policies and Services
13.1 Bookstore
13.2 Information Technology Services
13.3 Telephone Services
13.4 Duplicating
13.5 The University Center
13.6 Travel
13.7 University Parking and Traffic
13.8 Postal Services
13.9 Physical Facilities and Services
13.10 Smoking
13.11 Cart Policy
13.12 Environmental Health, Safety, Insurance, and Risk Management
13.13 Training and Services Institute
Chapter 14 Student and International Affairs Related Policies and Services
14.1 Location of Student-Related Policies and Information
14.2 Athletics, Intercollegiate
14.3 Blood Bank
14.4 Bulletin Boards
14.5 Campus Ministry
14.6 Campus Recreation
14.7 Career Services
14.8 Child Development Research Center
14.9 Counseling Center
14.10 Disability Resource Center
14.11 English Language Program
14.12 Health Promotion
14.13 Housing Operations and Residence Life Departments
14.14 Intercultural Center for PEACE
14.15 International Center
14.16 Medical Compliance Department
14.17 Parents Association
14.18 Student Government
14.19 Student Life
14.20 Student Medical Services
14.21 Student Ombudsman's Office
14.22 University Police Department
14.23 The Women's Center
14.24 UNF Wildlife Sanctuary
Chapter 15: Institutional Advancement Policies and Services
15.1 Institutional Advacement
15.2 UNF Foundation
15.3 Public Information Policy
15.4 Marketing and Publication
Appendices
A.1 University of North Florida Organization Chart
A.2 University of North Florida Constitution
A.3 Academic Misconduct Reporting Form