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Faculty Handbook

Faculty Handbook

George Fox University
Newberg, Oregon
2007

INTRODUCTION

(The updated 2007 Handbook is also available in pdf format Click here.)

This handbook deals with academic policies and procedures at George Fox University. It does not cover all aspects and functions of this educational community, nor is it intended to be a legal document or a contract. It provides guidance that complements the current graduate and undergraduate catalogs, the Student Handbook, and the Employee Handbook.

Proposals for revising the handbook may be initiated at any time by any unit of the faculty, administration, or Board of Trustees.

Part Three, Conditions and Benefits of Faculty Service, reflects the terms of faculty service and must be approved by the Board of Trustees. Other revisions in the handbook are adopted by minuted action of the Cabinet, the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees, or the Board of Trustees, after consultation with the units of the university most affected by the changes.

Revisions become operative when dated; revised pages are distributed to faculty and administration to be inserted in the handbook. Exceptions are matters pertaining to re-hiring, advancement in rank, tenure and termination. In such matters, handbook provisions operative on the date that a faculty contract is issued shall continue in force for the term of the contract.
Spring, 2007 Edition

TABLE OF CONTENTS
 
INTRODUCTION
 
PART ONE
 
BRIEF HISTORY OF GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY
 
PART TWO
 
THE ADMINISTRATION OF GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY
The President of the University
University Coordinating Council
The Executive Officers of the University
Academic Administration
University-wide Program Directors
Organization of Academic Programs
Department Chairs and Program Directors
 
UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE
University Standing Committees
Faculty Meeting
The Faculty Academic Governance Committees
Appointed Faculty Committees
Elected Faculty Committees
Admission and Academic Standing Committees
 
THE APPROVAL PROCESS FOR ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND POLICIES
Guiding Principles
The Flow of Academic Decision-making
 
 
PART THREE
 
CONDITIONS AND BENEFITS OF FACULTY SERVICE
Recruitment of Faculty
Guidelines and Standards for the Appointment of Faculty
THE EFFECTIVE FACULTY MEMBER: A GEORGE FOX UNIVERSITY PROFILE
FACULTY CONTRACTS
FACULTY EVALUATIONS
RANKS AND PROMOTIONS
TENURE
ABSENCES AND LEAVES
DEVELOPMENT AND GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES
EMERITUS STATUS
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
 
PART FOUR
 
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES AND GUIDELINES
INSTRUCTIONAL SERVICES
George Fox University Libraries
Institutional Technology
FACULTY GUIDELINES
Meetings and Organizations
Hours and Days of Service
Budget Control
Faculty Load Determination
Academic Travel Courses and Tours
Appearances of Speakers and Performers on Campus
Faculty Initiatives in Seeking Funds Off Campus
Financial Exigency - Programs and Personnel


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