Faculty Manual

Approved by the General Faculty - October 13, 2009, Approved by the Heidelberg Board of Trustees - June 18, 2010

Faculty Manual Task Force: John E. Owen, Ken Baker, Daryl Close, Blake Grangaard, Susan Carty, Vicki Ohl, Jo-Ann Sanders, Kathryn Bradie, Gary Keener, David Weininger, Gary Dickerson and Bill Grasman.

Table of Contents

Section 1: History, Mission, General Organization, and Governance

• 1.1 History
• 1.2 Mission and Goals
• 1.3 Institutional Governance
• 1.3.1 Board of Trustees
• 1.3.2 The President
• 1.3.3 Academic Governance
• 1.3.3.1 Academic Affairs
• 1.3.3.2 Faculty Constitution
• 1.3.4 University Committees and Councils

Section 2: Contractual Relationships

• 2.1 Deliberative Body
• 2.2 Definition of Faculty Status
• 2.3 Types of Contract
• 2.4 Search, Appointment, Orientation
• 2.5 Personnel Records
• 2.6 Faculty Evaluation
• 2.7 Tenure
• 2.8 Separation
• 2.9 Faculty Rights and Responsibilities
• 2.10 Faculty Development
• 2.11 Other Types of Leave
• 2.12 Working Conditions
• 2.13 Fringe Benefits
• 2.14 Compensation Policies
• 2.15 Grievance Policy

Section 3: Academic Policies and Services of Interest to the Faculty

• 3.1 Library
• 3.2 Classroom
• 3.3 University Store
• 3.4 Registrar
• 3.5 Program Assessment and Evaluation
• 3.6 Academic Services
• 3.7 Grade Appeals and Grade Changes
• 3.8 Academic Honesty Policy
• 3.9 Examination Policy
• 3.10 Student Attendance Policy
• 3.11 Responsibility for Meeting Classes as Scheduled
• 3.12 Harassment and Sexual Misconduct Policy
• 3.13 Substance Abuse Policy
• 3.14 Tobacco Use Policy

Section 4: Administrative and Financial Policies of Interest to the Faculty

• 4.1 Emergency and Closing Policies
• 4.2 Keys and Special Physical Equipment
• 4.3 Mail
• 4.4 Telephones
• 4.5 Computer Replacements and Upgrades
• 4.6 Web Site
• 4.7 Purchase Orders and Requisitions
• 4.8 Travel Policies
• 4.9 Field Trips
• 4.10 Parking

Section 5: External Relations Policies of Interest to the Faculty

• 5.1 Communication Channels
• 5.2 Publicity for Faculty Activities
• 5.3 Use of Institutional Images
• 5.4 Communication with the University’s Legal Counsel
• 5.5 Fund Raising
• 5.6 Political Activity

Appendix A

Heidelberg University Organizational Chart

Appendix B

Heidelberg Board of Trustees

Appendix C

Faculty Search Policies

Appendix D

Student Handbook: the Student Handbook may be requested from the Office of Student Affairs, or accessed online.