INTRODUCTION |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: |
| Current File: |
| Adoption Date: 3/29/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 10/9/2002 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: 2/5/1999 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
INTRODUCTION |
Policies and Procedures System F U R M A N U N I V E R S I T Y The official version of Furman Policies and Procedures is maintained electronically to provide quick and easy access to the university community. Questions, comments, and corrections can be addressed to stephanie.ferguson@furman.edu. ........................... |
B. Index |
| Created by: Susan Dunnavant on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: |
| Current File: |
| Adoption Date: |
| Reviewed for Currency: 3/25/1999 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
B. Index |
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000.2 Explanation of Policies and Procedures System (PPS) |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Director of Planning and Institutional Research |
| Current File: 000.2 |
| Adoption Date: 1/24/2006 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/24/2006 |
| Replaces File: 000.2 |
| Date of Origin: 12/11/1973 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
000.2 Explanation of Policies and Procedures System (PPS) |
A. Scope and Purpose The Policies and Procedures System (PPS) provides a system of internal communications for developing, distributing, retaining, and revising policies, procedures, and other official communications pertaining to administrative, managerial, and operational activities. B. Organization The contents of the Policies and Procedures Manual are organized in ten major sections as follows: Major Sections 000 General Administration 000 General 010 Archives/Records 030 Visitors 040 Planning/Research 050 Audiovisual 060 Committees/Organizations 070 Computer Services 080 Special Summer Programs 090 Miscellaneous 100 Academic Affairs 100 General 110 Organization 120 Responsibility 130 Academic Freedom 140 Benefits 150 Status 160 Professional Growth 170 Library 180 Procedures 190 Miscellaneous 200 Student Services 200 General 210 Admissions/Records/Registration 220 Awards/Honors/Scholarships 230 Committees/Organizations 240 Religious Life 250 Counsel/Guidance/Placement 260 Food/Housing 270 Health Services 280 Recreational/Social 290 Miscellaneous 300 Business Affairs 300 General 310 Accounting/Auditing/Budgeting 320 Security/Traffic 330 Buildings/Grounds/Equipment 340 Business/Office Management 350 Fees/Tuition 360 Insurance/Legal 370 Purchasing/Supplies 380 Service/Travel 390 Miscellaneous 400 Development and Alumni Affairs 400 General 410 Endowment 420 Fund Raising 430 Advisory Council 440 Alumni 490 Miscellaneous 500 Marketing and Public Relations 500 General 510 Information/Publication 520 Associations/Organizations 530 Community/Government 540 Public/Media 590 Miscellaneous 600 Intercollegiate Athletics 600 General 610 Affiliations/Memberships 620 Equipment/Facilities 630 Special Programs 690 Miscellaneous 700 Auxiliary Operations 700 General 710 Dormitories 720 Dining Hall 730 Pala Den 740 University Store 750 Golf Course 790 Miscellaneous 800 Personnel 800 General 810 Benefits/Services 820 Compensation/Records 830 Employee Relations/Communications 840 Employment 850 Health/Safety 860 Professional Growth/Training 870 Special Activities 880 Holidays 890 Miscellaneous 900 Miscellaneous 900 General C. Definitions 1. A policy is a broad statement of general intent defining what is permissible or expected. 2. A procedure is more specific instruction describing how a policy is implemented. D. Responsibilities 1. The policy on policies states that the person responsible for a department, program, activity, or function is responsible for seeing that appropriate policies and procedures are developed and revised as deemed necessary for the effective management of the area--provided that he or she shall not issue policies or procedures that contravene those issued by higher authority. 2. The originator is responsible for coordinating policies and procedures with key persons who are involved or affected prior to distribution insofar as practical. E. Coordination and Control Since the responsibility for policy guidance is delegated to the person responsible for the activity, it is desirable to minimize confusion through appropriate coordination and editorial control. At the university level this function will be performed by the Director of Planning and Institutional Research. This responsibility will include checking the policy for format, consistency, conflict, overlap, and the assigning of file numbers. Policies, procedures, and instructions that pertain only to individual departments or functional units will be under the editorial control and coordination of the originating person. F. Distribution 1. PPS Manual. The official version of the Policies and Procedures Manual is available on the campus intranet to anyone holding a Furman network account. 2. Faculty Handbook. The official version of the Faculty Handbook is online. Specially marked pages in the Policies and Procedures Manual indicate Faculty Handbook. One copy of the Faculty Handbook will be maintained in loose-leaf format in the Library. ...........................
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000.5 Policy on Policies |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Director of Planning and Institutional Research |
| Current File: 000.5 |
| Adoption Date: 9/14/1998 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/24/2006 |
| Replaces File: 000.5 |
| Date of Origin: 1/23/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
000.5 Policy on Policies |
A. Background Since |
B. Policy Furman's policy on policies is that the person assigned the responsibility for a department, program, activity, or function is inherently responsible for seeing that appropriate policies pertaining to his or her area of responsibility are developed and maintained, provided that they do not conflict with or contravene policies issued by a higher authority. The individual initiating a policy is responsible for reviewing written drafts with appropriate individuals responsible to him and with those individuals in parallel positions who might be affected by the policy. Prior to distribution, the policy must be approved by the person to whom the initiator of the policy reports. Disputes or conflicts concerning proposed policies affecting more than one department will be referred to the next higher authority in each chain of command until the issue is resolved. When the determination of policy is the responsibility of a group such as the faculty, Association of Furman Students, or a committee rather than an individual, the same basic principles apply. The policy on policies does not preclude the issuance of directives by the President. |
C. Guidelines 1. Policies should effectively guide the institution in achieving its purpose, goals, and objectives. 2. Policies should be based on the best factual information available. 3. Policies should be developed whenever there is a need for guidance to administer a particular area or activity. 4. Each policy should be appropriate for the intended level of the institution and should be stated in such a way that it is apparent at which level the policy applies. 5. Policies should be stated as clearly, unequivocally and comprehensively as possible. 6. Policies should be as stable as possible. 7. Policies should be in harmony with the internal structure of the organization. 8. Policies should be consistent with the economic, political, social and educational environment of the institution and be responsive to changes in these areas. 9. Policies should be compatible with one another. 10. Policies should not be developed for situations that are unimportant, improbable, or nonrepetitive. 11. Policies should be reviewed periodically for continued relevancy and adequacy. 12. Policies should be clearly distinguished from other official communications. ............................ |
000.6 Governance |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 8/16/2001 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 000.6 |
| Adoption Date: 8/16/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 000.6 |
| Date of Origin: 1/23/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
000.6 Governance |
A. Background The purpose of Furman University's governance is to achieve optimum results through effective utilization of the University's internal and external resources. Ultimate authority and responsibility for the institution's governance are vested by the charter and bylaws in the Board of Trustees. The internal governance of the university is delegated to the President. The present administration is implementing a participatory system of governance which gives faculty and students a voice in decision making. The following policy statement is intended to clarify basic governance concepts which should guide institutional decisions at all levels. |
B. Policy Those responsible for the governance of Furman University are committed to a concept of decentralized, participative governance based on appropriate delegation, without abdication, of responsibility and authority. The responsibility for planning and control shall be placed as close as practical to the point of execution. Every person in charge of a department, program, or activity should formulate, within available budget, plans and recommendations for his or her own area of responsibility which can be coordinated with other activities and can be consolidated at higher levels to support the goals, objectives, and policies of the university. |
C. Guidelines 1. Governance should be consistent with Furman's nature and purpose. 2. Furman should strive to promote constructive change, keeping attuned to educational and environmental trends without losing sight of traditional values. 3. The President has the responsibility for seeing that program priorities are established. 4. Ethical and legal standards should be maintained in all relationships. 5. Decisions should be based on the objective consideration of the best information available. 6. Appropriate constituent participation should be utilized in University governance. 7. Authority delegated to the organized faculty and to the Association of Furman Students is defined in their respective constitutions as approved by the Board of Trustees. 8. Each individual throughout the university is accountable for his performance and should be evaluated periodically and compensated on that basis. |
000.7 Policy on Organizational Relationships |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 8/17/2001 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 000.7 |
| Adoption Date: 8/16/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 000.7 |
| Date of Origin: 1/23/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
000.7 Policy on Organizational Relationships |
A. Background Even though a well-defined organizational structure exists at Furman, effective relationships and communications require the support of the President as well as other administrative personnel and of the faculty. While formal organizational relationships are important, ways must also be developed for individuals to engage in informal contacts with others in the administrate structure for purposes of liaison or decision making. Care should be taken, however, to ensure that these informal relationships do not contribute to a breakdown in communications. |
B. Policy The organization chart shall constitute the formal authority-responsibility relationships within the university. Formal communications, either upward or downward, should normally adhere to established lines of authority; nevertheless, working relationships requiring informal contacts are often necessary. In order that there be no breakdown in communications, however, responsible superiors should be informed of agreements made during informal contacts before any important action is taken. Also, provision should be made for bypassing an individual who appears to be blocking communications, either upward or downward. Officers of the Association of Furman Students, as formal representatives of the student body as a whole, should maintain close liaison and communication with the Office of Vice President for Student Services on any matter not covered explicitly by the Constitution of the Association of Furman Students. As with faculty and administrative officers, informal contacts are encouraged; however, the Vice President for Student Services should be informed of any agreements before important action is taken. Again, provision should be made for circumventing an individual in the event blockage of communications is encountered or an impasse appears to be developing. The president, inasmuch as he is ultimately responsible for the effective functioning of the university, has final authority over all decisions made in the university, subject to the will of the Board of Trustees. |
C. Guidelines 1. Delegation of authority and responsibility should be undertaken as a means of developing participative management as well as encouraging decision making at the lowest level feasible. 2. Formal contacts are those which adhere strictly to the chain of command while informal contacts are those contacts with individuals outside the chain necessary for the effective operation of the institution. 3. Contacts across functional lines should be undertaken with the full understanding that immediate superiors be notified, either formally or informally, before any important agreement is ratified or action taken. 4. Provisions should be made by each administrator for coordination with peer, superior, or subordinate personnel responsible for one or more overlapping functional areas so that communication failures do not occur. 5. Functional authority and responsibility may be delegated, but it may not be abdicated. 6. Position descriptions emphasizing not only authorities and responsibilities but also formal organizational relationships should be developed as a means of assisting administrative officers and faculty in understanding jurisdictional limitations as well as recognized authority-responsibility relationships and communication channels. 7. Appropriate organization and staffing must be established and maintained to fill approved positions with well-qualified, highly motivated personnel consistent with Furman's Affirmative Action Plan. 8. Copies of the organization chart are in the Appendices of the Faculty Handbook and the Policies and Procedures. ........................... |
001.1 University Calendar of Public Events |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 5/2/2007 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations |
| Current File: 001.1 |
| Adoption Date: 5/1/2007 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/27/2007 |
| Replaces File: 001.1 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
001.1 University Calendar of Events |
A. Background In order to coordinate and publicize activities, to avoid conflicts, and to make sure that Furman facilities are available, an official calendar is based on R25 entries made by departments and individuals. |
B. Policy Furman maintains an official calendar, including academic and non-academic events. |
C. Guidelines 1. The academic calendar is set by the Provost after consultation with the Academic Calendar Committee. 2. The Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations is responsible for maintaining an official calendar of public events including the dates established by the Provost as made available through the R25 master calendar. 3. An on-going online calendar system comes from entries made in R25 and is used for publicity purposes. This self-reporting calendar will be the official events calendar for the University and will be available online and used by the Office of Marketing and Public Relations for promotional purposes. 4. Facilities should be scheduled for use by the person responsible for the event through the web-based events calendar. ........................... |
001.2 Charter and Board of Trustees |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 8/17/2001 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 001.2 |
| Adoption Date: 8/16/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 001.2 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
001.2 Charter and Board of Trustees |
A. Background Furman University operates under a charter granted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina on December 20, 1850, as extended and amended on December 20, 1866; February 16, 1898; January 23, 1900; March 19, 1927; May 21, 1956; May 29, 1963; October 18, 1990; August 13, 1993; and November 16, 1996. In 1932, by arrangement between the two Boards of Trustees, the Greenville Woman's College was "coordinated" with Furman University, and the two institutions were consolidated completely in 1938. |
B. Policy The charter of Furman University fixes in the Board of Trustees the final authority for all institutional policies. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Board of Trustees is self-perpetuating; the thirty (30) trustees are elected by the members of the Board of Trustees for three-year terms. Trustees are eligible to serve two successive terms. After serving two successive terms, a trustee may not be re-elected until he or she has been off the board for at least one year. 2. The duties and responsibilities of the trustees are described in the Charter and Bylaws of Furman University. Basic policies are decided by the Board of Trustees. 3. The Board of Trustees meets three times each year. Special meetings may also be called. The Chair of the Faculty (or a designated representative) and the President of the Association of Furman Students (or a designated representative) are invited to attend board meetings. 4. The standing committees of the Board of Trustees are: Academic Affairs, Athletics, Audit, Budget, Development, Executive, Finance, Grounds and Buildings, Nominating, Strategic Planning, Student Services, and University Relations. Recommendations of committees are brought before plenary sessions of the board for action. The Executive Committee has authority to make necessary decisions when the board is not in session. 5. One faculty member and one student meet with most trustees committees. The faculty member is selected by the President of the University from a list of nominees submitted by the Chair of the Faculty; the student is chosen by the President of the University from a list of nominees submitted by the President of the Association of Furman Students. ........................... |
001.3 President |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 8/17/2001 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 001.3 |
| Adoption Date: 8/17/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 001.3 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
001.3 President |
A. Background The Bylaws of Furman University contain rules and regulations relevant to the Board of Trustees and the Officers of Administration. |
B. Policy The President is the chief administrative officer of the University. |
C. Guidelines See Charter and Bylaws of Furman University for guidelines. ........................... |
008.1 Succession to Authority |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 6/28/2001 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 008.1 |
| Adoption Date: 11/5/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 11/5/2008 |
| Replaces File: 008.1 |
| Date of Origin: 5/13/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
008.1 Succession to Authority |
A. Background At times the President of the University is out of town or is away from the university due to illness or is otherwise incapacitated. It is necessary that a succession to authority exist so that the university has someone to speak and take actions for the university at all times. |
B. Policy The succession to authority at Furman University is given in order below: Provost and Executive Vice President; Vice President for Business Affairs; Vice President for Development; Vice President for Enrollment; Vice President for Student Life. |
C. Guidelines 1. At any time when one of the above is in charge of the university and must leave town or becomes incapacitated, the officer should notify the officer next in line of authority. 2. In the event the President and the five persons listed above are unavailable, the President's office shall designate who is to be in charge in the President's absence. ........................... |
011.2 University Records |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 10 - Archives/Records, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 011.2 |
| Adoption Date: 4/15/2002 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/15/2002 |
| Replaces File: 011.2 |
| Date of Origin: 1/30/1984 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
011.2 University Records |
A. Background It is necessary that the records of the university be maintained and preserved in order to protect the university, its faculty and staff, employees and all those who do business with or attend the university. The university is equally concerned with preserving material of research or historical value. |
B. Policy All records created by any employee of Furman University in the performance of his or her duties as an employee are the property of the university (adopted May 9, 1967, by the Board of Trustees). |
C. Guidelines 1. "Records" are any documents, correspondence, accounts, policy statements, summaries, statistics, projections, programs, reports, papers, maps, books, photographs, or any items, regardless of physical form, that are created by an employee of Furman University in the performance of his or her university responsibilities, and which are appropriate for preservation as evidence of Furman's internal structure, policies, decisions, procedures, operations, or other basic activities, or because of the inherent informational value of such material. 2. Records may not be destroyed or otherwise disposed of by an employee but are to be kept in his or her office as long as they are active. When they are no longer active, they are to be transferred to the archives. 3. The university archivist will develop a records retention schedule for each office in consultation with the respective office head. The records retention schedule will include the recommended times for keeping records, the disposition of records that do not have permanent value, and the schedule for transferring records to the archives. 4. Archives will provide record storage boxes and labels for all materials to be sent to archives. 5. Records are not to be sent to university archives without the prior approval of the archivist. ........................... |
032.5 Use of Furman Facilities by Outside Groups |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 30 - Visitors, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 032.5 |
| Adoption Date: 4/15/2002 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/15/2002 |
| Replaces File: 032.5 |
| Date of Origin: 10/27/1980 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
032.5 Use of Furman Facilities by Outside Groups |
A. Background Furman University is a private institution devoted primarily to the education of its students. The facilities of the university are to be used primarily to support the instructional program of the university and the related activities of regularly enrolled Furman students. From time to time outside groups request the use of the facilities for various programs or events. |
B. Policy In order to utilize the facilities more effectively and to be of service to members of the community and other selected outside groups, Furman University may make arrangements for appropriate individuals or groups to use available facilities. Use of the facilities must not disrupt the regular academic program, scheduled extracurricular events, or maintenance schedules. The approved programs or activities should support and contribute to the educational, cultural, spiritual and/or physical development of the participants. |
C. Guidelines 1. Groups or individuals using the campus facilities will be subject to appropriate university rules, regulations, and fees. 2. Because programs or activities held on the Furman campus are identified with the university, regardless of who sponsors them, events of a controversial nature may not be approved if the general public or Furman's constituents may interpret the institution as being supportive of a particular position, issue, or activity. 3. Consideration of requests by outside individuals or groups to use Furman facilities will be by a special committee consisting of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, Vice President for Business Affairs, Vice President for Student Services, Vice President for Development, Director of Continuing Education, Athletic Director, Chaplain, and Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations. The President will serve ex officio on the committee, and the Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations will act as chair. 4. Each facility on campus is under the immediate jurisdiction of a facility supervisor. The list of facility supervisors is updated annually by the Vice President for Business Affairs. 5. All requests for use of a Furman facility must be in writing and must include an accurate statement of the intended use, size of group, and support services needed. 6. Individuals or groups desiring to use classrooms, lecture rooms, or other academic facilities during the hours of 8:30 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. should contact the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean; individuals or groups desiring to use classrooms, lecture rooms, or other academic facilities after 5:00 P.M. should contact the office of Continuing Education. (See Files 001.1 and 039.1.) 7. Individuals or groups desiring to use McAlister Auditorium should contact the office of the Auditorium Manager. (See Files 001.1, 039.1, and 330.1.) 8. Individuals or groups desiring to schedule special summer programs should contact the office of Continuing Education. (See File 088.1.) 9. Individuals or groups desiring to use athletic facilities other than the Lay Physical Activities Center and the golf course should contact the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. (See Files 001.1, 039.1, and 622.5.) 10. Individuals or groups desiring to use space in the Lay Physical Activities Center should contact the office of the Chair of Health and Exercise Science Department. (See Files 001.1, 039.1, and 280.1) 11. Individuals or groups desiring to use the golf course should contact the office of the Director of the Golf Course. (See Files 039.1 and 753.1.) 12. Individuals or groups desiring to use the dining room should contact the office of the Director of Food Services. (See Files 001.1 and 039.1.) 13. Individuals or groups desiring to use space in the student center should contact the office of the Director of Student Activities. (See Files 001.1 and 039.1.) 14. Religious groups or individuals desiring to use university facilities including the Chapel must have approval of the University Chaplain. (See File 377.8.) 15. For information about who to contact concerning other university facilities, see File 039.1 or call the office of Office of Marketing and Public Relations. ........................... |
039.1 Visitors to the Campus |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 8/18/2004 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 30 - Visitors, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 039.1 |
| Adoption Date: 9/29/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/29/2009 |
| Replaces File: 039.1 |
| Date of Origin: 5/3/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
039.1 Visitors to the Campus |
A. Background Furman University has always welcomed visitors to its campus. Access to the campus and the use of university facilities, however, are primarily for students, faculty, staff, and their families. Therefore the following policy relative to visitors has been adopted. |
B. Policy Visitors desiring to view the campus, attend public events, or meet with students, faculty, or staff are welcome when the gates are open. Young people below sixteen years of age must be accompanied by adults. Visitors may utilize the various university facilities in accordance with the policies specified for the facility. Since the design of the campus does not provide for on-the-street parking, visitors should use one of the various parking lots. The road encircling the lake may be utilized for parking during the summer outdoor band concerts. The university is not responsible in case of theft or damage to property or accident suffered by anyone visiting the campus and using its facilities. |
C. Guidelines 1. Dependents of faculty and staff are not considered visitors, but for reasons of security and personal safety, are subject to regulations governing the use of university grounds and facilities. 2. Arrangements for groups who wish to visit the campus for less than twenty-four hours on their own initiative and have not been invited by some person or office on campus are to be handled by the Office of Marketing and Public Relations unless an overnight stay is involved, in which case arrangements are handled by the Office of Conferences and Events. 3. Visitors of students, faculty, or other members of the Furman community may visit the residence halls and apartments in accordance with the regulations published in The Helmsman, the student handbook. 4. Sales representatives desiring to contact students on campus must obtain written permission from the Director of University Housing. 5. Traffic regulations to provide for the safe and orderly flow of all campus traffic are applicable to all vehicles operated on the campus. Visitors will receive warning notices for violations of these regulations. Recreational cycling is permitted on the campus; team practices and doing laps on the mall are not permitted. Skateboarding and rollerblading activities on campus are limited to students, faculty, staff, and their dependents. 6. Visitors to unauthorized areas of the campus as defined by this policy will be asked to leave those areas and may be subject to a trespassing charge. 7. Underage possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages and drugs not prescribed by a physician are not permitted on campus. Visitors violating these regulations will be asked to leave the campus and be subject to legal action. Such violations may result in denial of use of university facilities. The Board of Trustees adopted the following policy on alcohol consumption at its February, 2009 session: I. Furman University confirms its policy that consumption of alcoholic beverages by students is prohibited in residential [except as to existing University policy regarding The Vinings] and educational facilities and in all other campus locations except as specifically approved below, which revises and amends the prior resolution of this Committee dated May 17, 2003, and any other prior resolution concerning this issue. II. All venues which are authorized for alcohol consumption must be regulated and supervised by Aramark or other such service providers utilizing their licenses. Furman will neither apply for nor obtain in its own name licenses for the service of alcoholic beverages. Service of alcoholic beverages will be allowed at the following facilities: (a) Cherrydale Alumni Center; (b) Younts Conference Center; (c) Timmons Arena; (d) Furman University Golf Course; (e) The Vinings; and (f) The Cliffs Cottage. Service of alcoholic beverages will be permitted only for catered or special group events approved by Furman University in those locations. In addition, beer and wine may be sold only to individuals, only at the Furman University Golf Course at an approved designated location there, and must only be dispensed in plastic cups or other such “individual serving” containers. No beer cans or bottles are permitted. Additionally, for special events not involving students, the President of Furman University may authorize the serving of alcohol at other venues on the Furman campus to persons who have attained the legal drinking age. Service of alcohol at such events will be subject to the limitations stated elsewhere in this policy. Furman students who have attained the legal drinking age will be allowed to consume alcoholic beverages, at the above specified locations, if these venues are regulated pursuant to procedures that seek to ensure safety, discipline, responsible behavior and compliance with legal prohibitions against underage drinking. All events which are authorized for alcohol consumption must be coordinated by Aramark or other professional catering service, utilizing their licenses. All such events must also be supervised by Furman University Public Safety. Furman will neither apply for nor obtain in its own name licenses for the service of alcoholic beverages. 8. Visitors are welcome on campus for the purpose of transacting business at the post office in the University Center. 9. Dogs are permitted on university property only if they are on a leash. Any dogs not on leashes will be picked up by Animal Control and taken to the Greenville Humane Society Animal Shelter at the owner's expense. Visitors on the campus accompanied by a dog not on a leash will be requested to place the dog on a leash or leave the campus. 10. Horses are not permitted on University property unless owned by 1) a member of the Equestrian Club or 2) an individual under contract with the Chaplains Office or the Office of Conference and Event Services. 11. Visitors interested in scheduling on-campus weddings should contact the Office of Conference and Event Services for information. Most sites (e.g., chapel, rose garden, parlors in Lakeside Housing) are restricted to use by Furman-related people, but off-campus visitors are welcome to use some sites including Hartness Pavilion. 12. University facilities are available to visitors according to the following regulations. A faculty or staff member may not invite or permit outsiders to use any university facilities other than the facility directly under his or her supervision.
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040.1 Director of Planning and Institutional Research |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 8/16/2001 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 40 - Planning/Research, |
| Originator: Vice President for Enrollment |
| Current File: 040.1 |
| Adoption Date: 8/15/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 040.1 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
040.1 Director of Planning and Institutional Research |
A. Background Important to the planning process for the University is a facilitator to coordinate gathering of information for planning and decision-making. |
B. Policy The Director of Planning and Institutional Research is an officer of the administration responsible for coordinating planning and directing institutional research as support vehicles for management and planning. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Director of Planning and Institutional Research is appointed by and directly responsible to the Vice President for Enrollment. 2. The position requires knowledge and experience in planning and research as well as skills as an administrator. 3. The Director of Planning and Institutional Research is expected to:
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048.1 Institutional Review Board for Proposed Research Involving Human Subjects |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 40 - Planning/Research, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 048.1 |
| Adoption Date: 1/15/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/15/1999 |
| Replaces File: 048.1 |
| Date of Origin: 7/16/1982 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
048.1 Institutional Review Board for Proposed Research Involving Human Subjects |
A. Background Furman University desires to comply with federal regulations regarding the protection of human subjects used in research projects conducted at the university or by university personnel and students. Compliance with the regulations of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is required for research funded directly by HHS and some other federal funding agencies. The regulations have served as a model for protection of human subjects in general. |
B. Policy An Institutional Review Board (IRB) shall be established for the purpose of evaluating potential risks to human subjects involved in university-related activities. This board's functions will be to conduct initial and continuing review of human research projects according to the guidelines specified in the Federal Register (Vol. 46, No. 16; 45 CFR Part 46; Jan. 26, 1981) and to make recommendations to the investigator(s) and to the institution concerning the research procedures. |
C. Guidelines A. Membership of the IRB:
B. Procedures of the IRB:
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066.1 Funding Institutional Memberships in Organizations |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 60 - Committees/Organizations, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 066.1 |
| Adoption Date: 4/15/2002 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/15/2002 |
| Replaces File: 066.1 |
| Date of Origin: 4/11/1975 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
066.1 Funding Institutional Memberships in Organizations |
A. Background There are numerous state, regional and national organizations which appeal for membership to colleges and universities, departments, and individual faculty and staff members. Some of these render essential services for the benefit of institutions. However, the costs and value to the university must be monitored. |
B. Policy University funds may be used to fund institutional or departmental membership in only those organizations from which it can be shown that Furman receives significant benefit. Memberships in the name of individuals will not be funded by the university. |
C. Guidelines 1. General institutional memberships which cannot be attributed to a single part of the university will be approved by the President. 2. Institutional membership in functional areas such as marketing and public relations, development, business affairs, athletics, academic affairs (general), student services, enrollment, etc., will be approved by the appropriate administrative officer, whether vice president or president, and charged to the appropriate budget unit which recommends the membership. 3. Institutional or departmental memberships in academic discipline organizations will be recommended by the appropriate departmental chair, approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, and charged to the appropriate institutional or departmental budget account. 4. The President and each vice president will keep a file of all active memberships including the amount of annual dues, the budget account number charged, and a statement of the justification for using university funds for this purpose. 5. Exception to this policy and these procedures can be made only by the President in unusual circumstances. ........................... |
071.0 Chief Information Officer |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/23/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 071.0 |
| Adoption Date: 2/23/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/23/2005 |
| Replaces File: 071.0 |
| Date of Origin: 3/26/1996 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
071.0 Chief Information Officer |
A. Background It is important to provide for administrators, faculty, staff, and students information technology systems and services that are user-oriented and that support the administrative and academic programs of the university. The Computing and Information Services Center is vital to the information communication system on campus. |
B. Policy The Chief Information Officer oversees and directs all Computing and Information Services functions. A member of the executive team, the CIO provides vision and leadership for the strategic development and management of information, information resources, and technology to support Furman's mission, strategic goals, and academic program priorities. Leads the Information Systems departments and staff and optimizes the use of human, technological, capital and financial resources to ensure efficient operation and proper support of academic and administrative functions. Establishes and maintains a close linkage to the academic and administrative teams to plan for and implement information and technology requirements. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Chief Information Officer is appointed by and directly responsible to the President. 2. Duties and responsibilities of the Chief Information Officer include the following:
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071.1 Computing and Information Services |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 5/16/2003 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 071.1 |
| Adoption Date: 2/18/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/18/2009 |
| Replaces File: 071.1 |
| Date of Origin: 9/18/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
071.1 Computing and Information Services |
A. Background The dynamic nature of information technology and the reduced need for large, centralized mainframe computing has resulted in the creation of a Computing and Information Services department. Computing and Information Services encompasses the departments formerly known as the Computer Center, Audio Visual Services, and Telephone Services. The Chief Information Officer (See File 071.0.) directs the department and reports to the Provost and Executive Vice President. |
B. Policy The role of the Furman University's Computing and Information Services department is to provide the university community with timely and cost-effective access to information technology appropriate to the mission and goals of the university, and to provide assistance and advice in its use. The Computing and Information Services staff will make a continuous effort to ensure that university operations are making the fullest use of available resources and technologies. Computing and Information Services staff will keep abreast of current technologies and trends and provide leadership in exploiting these technologies to establish, maintain, and enhance Furman University's competitive advantage. With advice from the University's Academic Computing Committee and Information Technology Advisory Committee, Computing and Information Services staff will develop a strategic plan for the use of information technology. This plan will be updated as necessary and serve as a blueprint for the creation of an information technology infrastructure. Computing and Information Services staff will prepare budget requests and provide services consistent with the goals and priorities established in the strategic plan. Computing and Information Services staff will strive to provide a robust and effective environment to support the academic and administrative needs of Furman University. Services provided will include:
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C. Guidelines 1. Information technology equipment designated as a university resource and access to that equipment are under the supervision of Computing and Information Services. Equipment that is a university resource is available to all university users on a first-come first-served basis with the exception that faculty members have priority over students. 2. Information technology equipment that has been purchased as a departmental resource and access to the equipment are under the supervision of the department that purchased the equipment, unless other arrangements have been made with Computing and Information Services. 3. For efficiency purposes, maintenance costs for all computing equipment, except for equipment described in Guideline 2., are part of the Computer and Information Services budget. 4. All accounts (user names, access codes, etc.) for University information technology resources must be approved by Computing and Information Services. 5. Even if they have previously established accounts, those using University information technology resources for personal enrichment must have such use approved by Computing and Information Services. 6. Information technology resources are occasionally unavailable due to equipment failure. During such emergencies, Computing and Information Services will make decisions on the priority of the work to be done. 7. Information technology resources are intended for use by university personnel, authorized contractors, and students for university purposes, and such use has priority. Any other use of such resources must be approved, in advance, by Computing and Information Services. ........................... |
071.11 Organizational Security and Data Classification |
| Created by: Donald Pierce on 7/31/2009 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Chief Information Officer |
| Current File: 071.11 |
| Adoption Date: 7/31/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 7/31/2009 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: 7/31/2009 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
071.11 Organizational Security and Data Classification |
A. Background Furman University information systems handle personal and confidential information that is protected by state and federal statutes. In order to better comply with such laws, and to better protect the safety and confidentiality of the University information resources, it has become necessary to create a policy outlining the types of protected information, and allocate roles and responsibility for securing that information. |
B. Policy All of Furman’s faculty and staff are responsible for maintaining appropriate security and confidentiality for the University’s information resources. All members of the campus community are expected to comply with University information policies and applicable state and federal laws regarding information security and confidentiality. The University will allocate security roles and responsibilities for classifying University data, establish training programs, and perform periodic security audits to ensure compliance. |
C. Guidelines 1. The University allocates information security roles and responsibilities as follows: a. The University Auditors’ role is to review the University information security polices and procedures to ensure that these policies and procedures adequately protect the University’s information assets. The auditors will conduct periodic reviews of the University’s security policies and procedures, and make appropriate recommendations to University management.2. University data is defined as any data required to conduct the operations of the University. University data are classified into three categories: public use data, internal use only data, and highly sensitive data. a. “Public Use Data” is data intended for general public use. An example is the university's on-line directory.3. Access to University data is provided to University employees for the conduct of University business. Internal use only and highly sensitive university data, as defined by this policy, will be made available to employees who have a genuine need for it. This may include data collected from students, faculty, staff, contractors, members of the community, or those who have no affiliation with the university. Employees accessing such data must observe the requirements for privacy and confidentiality, comply with protection and control procedures, and accurately present the data used in any type of reporting function. Individual units or departments that have stewardship responsibility for portions of internal and highly sensitive university data must establish internal controls to ensure that university policies are enforced. All data users, not just data stewards, administrators, or processors, are responsible for the security and privacy of the data they access, as prescribed in this policy. 4. The university forbids the disclosure of internal use only data and/or highly sensitive data in any medium except as approved in advance by a data steward. The use of any internal use only or highly sensitive university data for one’s own personal gain or profit, for the personal gain or profit of others, or to satisfy personal curiosity is strictly prohibited. Each data user will be responsible for the consequence of any misuse of university data. 5. Should a security breach occur, CIS will investigate all the facts related to the situation and make a determination as to whether or not the matter is referred to law enforcement authorities through Public Safety. The Director of Human Resources will review all matters involving university staff. The Dean of Faculty will review all matters involving faculty. The Vice President for Student Life reviews matters involving students. University Counsel will review matters involving individuals not affiliated with the university. 6. All individuals accessing University information at Furman University are required to comply with federal and state laws, and university policies and procedures, regarding data security of highly sensitive data, and to exercise discretion with regard to such data. Any university employee, student, or non-university individual with access to University data who engages in unauthorized use, disclosure, alteration, or destruction of data in violation of this policy will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, including possible dismissal and/or legal action. 7. In cooperation with department and unit managers, CIS is responsible for managing a University security awareness program for all members of the University community and for consulting with members of the University on information security issues. Security awareness will be a significant component of orientation sessions and training classes offered by CIS. In addition, CIS will offer security awareness materials in print and on the web to instill the importance of appropriate information handling, and to explain the implications of the University’s information security policies. ........................... |
071.3 Academic Computing Equipment Usage |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 9/29/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 071.3 |
| Adoption Date: 9/19/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/19/2005 |
| Replaces File: 071.3 |
| Date of Origin: 11/20/1984 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
071.3 Academic Computing Equipment Usage |
A. Background The policy addresses the scheduling and use of equipment housed in university and departmental computing laboratories. |
B. Policy Computing and Information Services is responsible for the scheduling, maintenance and supervision of computing hardware and software in the computing laboratories under its control. Several academic departments maintain their own computer laboratories and provide their own guidelines for usage. |
C. Guidelines Reservation and use of computing laboratories under the control of Computing and Information Services is coordinated by the Manager of The Computer Help Desk. This equipment is for use by Furman faculty and students. These laboratories may be designated as follows: 1. Furman computer laboratories may be used for class demonstrations. When the rooms are not in use as classrooms, they will serve as open laboratories. Hours for these laboratories are posted on the door of each laboratory. 2. All special requests must be approved by the Chief Information Officer.
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071.4 Student Access to Furman Network |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/23/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Chief Information Officer |
| Current File: 071.4 |
| Adoption Date: 2/23/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/23/2005 |
| Replaces File: 071.4 |
| Date of Origin: 11/20/1984 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
071.4 Student Access to Furman Network |
A. Background As the use of computer equipment in the curriculum of the University has grown, the number of students who have microcomputers has also increased. Connections to the campus local area network are now available in on-campus housing. Due to the high demand, it is not currently feasible to provide modem connections to students living off campus. However, students who have accounts with commercial Internet Service Providers (ISPs) may access resources on the Furman network. |
B. Policy Currently enrolled Furman students may access the Furman network from their on-campus living quarters by using a network interface card. |
C. Guidelines 1. Students wishing to connect their computers to the campus network must apply to Computing and Information Services. 2. It is the students' responsibility to obtain computer hardware and software that is properly configured to support a network connection. Students may purchase network interface cards, cables, and any necessary software licenses, at cost, from Computing and Information Services. 3. Computing and Information Services staff will install network interface cards, at no charge, if requested to do so. However, neither Furman University nor its employees will accept responsibility for any damage or voiding of warranties that may result. 4. At the discretion of the Chief Information Officer, new hookups to the campus network may be limited to specified periods at the beginning of each semester. Instructions on how to obtain a network connection will be sent to each student via electronic mail, or posted on the electronic bulletin board, prior to each period designated for computer hookups. Incoming students will be notified via USPS mail. 5. Computing and Information Services staff will configure the network software on the students' computers. Students may not change their network configuration without explicit permission from Computing and Information Services. 6. Failure to abide by these guidelines or knowingly attempting or helping to attempt to breach the security of any systems connected to the network shall result in the immediate loss of privilege to access the network and shall subject the student to dismissal from the University and/or criminal charges. ........................... |
071.5 Academic Computing Technology |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 9/29/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 071.5 |
| Adoption Date: 9/19/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/19/2005 |
| Replaces File: 071.5 |
| Date of Origin: 6/25/1996 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
071.5 Academic Computing Technology |
A. Background Educational technology has become an essential tool for the academic community at Furman. Faculty need quality computing facilities to keep current in their disciplines and be effective in the classroom. The rapid pace of technological innovation makes it imperative for Furman to plan carefully its purchases, allocations, and training programs so that all members of the faculty and academic staff can take advantage of improvements as they occur. |
B. Policy The University will take all reasonable steps to ensure that faculty and academic staff members receive the appropriate equipment and training required to accomplish their assigned tasks. Priority will be given to those equipment needs which have immediate classroom applications. |
C. Guidelines 1. The University will supply faculty and academic staff with standard desktop configurations (including network access) that meet established performance criteria. Compatibility and performance demands require that the institution also establish a regular replacement schedule for hardware and software. Likewise, Furman should seek to keep all institutionally supported software within one major revision of the manufacturer's most current version. The Academic Computing Committee, in conjunction with the Chief Information Officer, will recommend to the Provost the standard configuration packages, performance criteria, and replacement schedules for faculty and academic staff with different needs and at different levels of usage. 2. Computing and Information Services will seek to provide faculty and staff with timely response to problems with hardware, software, and university-supplied network services. It will provide rapid and professional support for its standard Windows, Macintosh, and Unix hardware platforms, and all supported software. Faculty members are not required to provide technical and maintenance services for any standard configurations supported by Furman. Departments with specialized computing needs may recommend joint positions with Computing and Information Services. 3. Computing and Information Services will seek to provide a regular, comprehensive, and anticipatory training program for faculty and academic staff. Special attention will be paid to the application of information technology to advanced and discipline-specific classroom applications. 4. Equipment will be allocated to individual users, departments, and academic divisions according to a comprehensive and equitable equipment request system. 5. The University will seek to make available "technology-ready" classrooms, (library facilities) network services, and other electronic teaching resources to all faculty that require them. 6. The University will seek to make available for faculty and academic staff a select number of workstations, file-servers, and specialty input and specialty output devices such as scanners, cameras, audio devices, printers, plotters, and CD burners, housed in conveniently located faculty workrooms. 7. The University will aid faculty and academic staff to fund experiments with new, "high-end," and high performance technology tools. It will also seek to provide an effective means for these individuals to offer training and expertise to the university's mainstream users. The Academic Computing Committee will advise the Provost and the Chief Information Officer in selecting which projects to fund. 8. Computing and Information Services will regularly inform its user communities of all publicly-available resources, discount, and purchase programs. It will also publicize information about useful techniques and applications being developed by members of the faculty and staff. ........................... |
071.6 Support for Home Use of Personal Computers |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/23/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Chief Information Officer |
| Current File: 071.6 |
| Adoption Date: 2/23/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/23/2005 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: 8/9/1999 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
071.6 Support for Home Use of Personal Computers |
A. Background Computing and Information Services must implement a set of policies and guidelines to ensure reasonable expectations with regard to support of employee use of personal computers at home, to ensure that proper steps are taken to ensure data integrity and security, and to ensure that software licensing agreements are not violated. This policy does not address issues such as employee compensation for work done at home or whether or not working from home should be encouraged or required. |
B. Policy The Chief Information Officer sets the condition and guidelines under which home use of personal computers will be supported by the Computing and Information Services staff. |
C. Guidelines 1. All software used in an employee's home for Furman University business must be properly licensed. It is the responsibility of the Budget Unit Head to ensure that software licenses are purchased, where necessary. 2. Each Budget Unit Head must provide the Chief Information Officer with a list of university-owned hardware and software that is in use off-campus, including software and accessories used in conjunction with employee-owned equipment. The Budget Unit Head is responsible for ensuring that this list is kept current. 3. The University will not provide hardware support (troubleshooting, maintenance, and repair) for employee-owned equipment. 4. In the event of malfunction of any university-owned equipment, such equipment must be brought to Computing and Information Services, by appointment, for diagnosis and repair. 5. Any equipment used at home for university business must meet the minimum specifications established by Computing and Information Services for support of university applications. 6. Dial-up access to the campus network is not guaranteed by Computing and Information Services. Any department anticipating the need for persistent dial-up connections should make appropriate arrangements with Computing and Information Services in advance. 7. Any access to confidential university data from off-campus, whether via direct dial-up to the university network or through the public network, must be approved, in advance, by the Chief Information Officer. Such approval must be obtained in addition to any approvals required for access to certain kinds of data. 8. Individuals and departments considering allowing or requiring employees to work from home should discuss this with the Chief Information Officer to ensure that there is a common understanding of the kind of support that is expected and of the cost to the University. 9. Support of certain activities may require a financial commitment on the part of Computing and Information Services. Arrangements between university departments and Computing and Information Services to support employees working at home or off-campus are contingent upon approval of funding. Where possible, all such activities should be anticipated at the time the university budget is prepared. ........................... |
071.7 Use of University World Wide Web Servers by Outside Organizations |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/23/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Director of Computing and Information Services |
| Current File: 071.7 |
| Adoption Date: 2/23/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/23/2005 |
| Replaces File: 071.7 |
| Date of Origin: 6/18/1999 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
071.7 Use of University World Wide Web Servers by Outside Organizations |
A. Background Many Furman employees are involved with, and contribute to, church, civic, and other not-for-profit, community-oriented organizations. Some employees wish to contribute to these organizations by placing information about them on Furman's World Wide Web servers. |
B. Policy Furman University wishes to support these employee activities provided that they do not have a detrimental effect on the operations of the University and provided that they do not conflict with other university policies and procedures. |
C. Guidelines 1. Furman employees may place information about outside, not-for-profit organizations on their personal World Wide Web pages, subject to the provisions of University policies and procedures. 2. If the Chief Information Officer considers that use of this facility is having a detrimental effect on university systems or servers, he may request to have certain pages or data removed. If the employee or student responsible for these pages or data cannot be reached or does not remove them in a timely manner, the Computing and Information Services staff may remove them at its discretion. Reasons for removal include, but are not restricted to, consumption of excessive amounts of disk space, excessive network activity, or consumption of resources needed for official university business. 3. The content of these Web pages must not imply endorsement by Furman University. ........................... |
071.8 Information Technology Advisory Council |
| Created by: Donald Pierce on 8/21/2009 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Chief Information Officer and Provost, Executive Vice President |
| Current File: 071.8 |
| Adoption Date: 8/21/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 8/21/2009 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: 8/21/2009 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
071.8 Information Technology Advisory Council |
A. Background In order to provide a campus leadership perspective on the University strategic plans for computing and information services, Furman University establishes the Information Technology Advisory Council (ITAC). |
B. Policy The ITAC functions as the primary campus advisory group for the University’s department of Computing and Information Services. Council members provide insight and advice for technology initiatives affecting campus constituencies, serve as advocates for strategic information services initiatives, and advise the Chief Information Officer (See File 071.0 ) and the Provost on prioritizing the University’s computing and information services strategic goals. The ITAC accepts recommendations and advice from the Academic Computing Committee and the Association of Furman Students. The ITAC function is to provide advice and guidance on higher-level information technology strategy, rather than tactics and day-to-day operational decisions. |
C. Guidelines 1. Members of the Information Technology Advisory Council are expected to meet monthly. The Chief Information Officer (CIO) chairs the committee and establishes the agenda for committee meetings. 2. Membership of Information Technology Advisory Council is to consist of members of the staff and faculty as follows:
3. The CIO may invite additional members of the campus community to council meetings to address specific matters related to meeting agenda items. ........................... |
072.1 Electronic Messaging |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 9/29/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 072.1 |
| Adoption Date: 9/19/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/19/2005 |
| Replaces File: 072.1 |
| Date of Origin: 3/23/1994 |
| Classification: Faculty; Personnel |
| In Archive? No |
072.1 Electronic Messaging |
A. Background |
B. Policy These resources are provided to facilitate valid educational and administrative activities. Standards of conduct for electronic messaging conform to those standards of conduct outlined in the Helmsman, the Faculty Handbook, and the Policies and Procedures Manual. |
C. Guidelines 1. Electronic mail messages or postings must meet the same standards for distribution or display as any other campus communication. Users are free to publish their opinions, but sources of such opinions must be clearly and accurately identified. 2. Users should be aware that no system has yet been devised that cannot be compromised. Users should never assume that electronic mail messages will be private and confidential. System administrators may, from time to time, find it technically necessary to look at any data files in any electronic mail account in order to maintain system functionality. Any information obtained will be held in absolute confidentiality unless evidence is discovered indicating activity prohibited in this policy, the Helmsman, the Faculty Handbook, or the Policies and Procedures Manual. Therefore, users not wanting certain information viewed by others should not store such information in their electronic mail account nor in the electronic messaging system. 3. Persons violating university guidelines and policies concerning the appropriate use of 4. The Chief Information Officer of Computing and Information Services or the Director of Systems and Technology may, at their own discretion, and without notice, temporarily disable any account which is believed to be the source of mail messages or postings which are disrupting normal operation of the universitys information technology resources. 5. There are several activities that are expressly prohibited as inappropriate use of information technology resources at Furman: Activities involving unprofessional, harassing, discriminatory, illegal and/or unethical behavior; Electronic messaging used for commercial gain or personal profit without written permission by the appropriate vice president and approval by the Chief Information Officer of Computing and Information Services; Forgery of messages; Hacking or otherwise breaking into someones files or stealing their password; Downloading of copyrighted materials without proper consent; Providing unauthorized access to copyrighted materials; Origination or forwarding of chain letters defined as a letter sent to several persons with a request that each send copies to several persons with the same, or similar request; and any activity that significantly prevents or inhibits the conduct of university academic or administrative work. 6. The Chief Information Officer of Computing and Information Services or the Director of Systems and Technology may, at the request of the President, the Director of Personnel, or the Director of Public Safety, or as required by law, assist in the investigation of activities involving prohibited activities by examining the contents of electronic messages stored in or passing through any electronic messaging system owned by or under the control of the university for any purpose at any time. ........................... |
073.1 Grant Applications Requiring Use and/or Purchase of Computer-Related Equipment |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 9/29/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Chief Information Officer |
| Current File: 073.1 |
| Adoption Date: 9/19/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/19/2005 |
| Replaces File: 073.1 |
| Date of Origin: 2/3/1976 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
073.1 Grant Applications Requiring Use and/or Purchase of Computer-Related Equipment |
A. Background In order to provide for orderly and planned acquisition and use of computer-related equipment, it has become necessary to establish a procedure for systematic approval of all grant applications which will involve the use and/or purchase of computer-related equipment. |
B. Policy Grant applications involving the use and/or purchase of computer-related equipment must be approved by the Academic Computing Advisory Committee and reviewed by the Chief Information Officer before being submitted to the proposed funding agency. |
C. Guidelines 1. The policy covers the following types of computer-related equipment: Data collection devices, terminals and data entry devices of all types, computer systems and their associated components, such as memory, peripheral devices, and controllers. 2. A copy of any grant applications involving the use and/or acquisition of computer- related equipment should be submitted to the chair of the Academic Computing Advisory Committee before the application is forwarded to the prospective donor. Approval of the application by the chair or the committee should be obtained before the application is submitted to the donor. ........................... |
077.3 Purchase or Lease of Information Technology |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/23/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Chief Information Officer |
| Current File: 077.3 |
| Adoption Date: 2/23/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/23/2005 |
| Replaces File: 077.3 |
| Date of Origin: 2/3/1976 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
077.3 Purchase or Lease of Information Technology |
A. Background In order to avoid unnecessary duplication and fragmentation of Information Technology services, it has become necessary to establish a procedure for processing all requests for purchase or lease of related equipment, software, and services. |
B. Policy All proposed purchases or leases of Information Technology-related equipment, software, and services must be approved by the Chief Information Officer before any contract to purchase or lease equipment, software, and services can be signed, regardless of which budget is to provide the funds for the purchase or lease. |
C. Guidelines 1. This policy covers the following types of computer-related equipment:
2. Only the Computing and Information Services department may specify and procure network-related equipment, software, and services. 3. Departments undertaking projects involving the use of Information Technology should involve Computing and Information Services staff in all phases of the project in order to avoid unanticipated expenditures or delays. A representative from Computing and Information Services will work with the department to ensure that any associated Information Technology procurements or modifications are properly coordinated and are in compliance with all established standards and policies. 4. All requests must include the following items:
5. Computing and Information Services retains control of all network infrastructure components, regardless of the source of funds used to acquire them. The Chief Information Officer may, at his or her discretion, re-deploy such components, provided the application for which they were purchases is not compromised. These components include network hubs, switches, routers and gateways. ........................... |
077.5 Copying of Computer Software |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 9/29/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 077.5 |
| Adoption Date: 9/19/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/19/2005 |
| Replaces File: 077.5 |
| Date of Origin: 1/23/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
077.5 Copying of Computer Software |
A. Background During the past several years many personal computers have been installed on the Furman campus, and it is clear that many more of these devices will be installed in the future. As these machines have been acquired, various software products have also been purchased for use on these machines. Reproducing such computer software without authorization violates the U.S. Copyright Law. It is a federal offense. The money paid for a software product represents a license fee for the use of one copy. It does not represent an authorization to make multiple copies or offer redistribution in any way. Civil damages for unauthorized software copying can be as much as $50,000 or more and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. Bills have been introduced in Congress to strengthen the law and increase penalties. |
B. Policy No Furman employee or student may make copies of any purchased software except as allowed in the contract under which the software product has been acquired. |
C. Guidelines 1. Furman licenses the use of its computer software from a variety of outside companies. Furman does not own this software or its related documentation and, unless authorized by the software developer, does not have the right to reproduce it. 2. With regard to use on multiple machines, Furman employees and students shall use the software only in accordance with the license agreement. 3. According to the U.S. Copyright Law, illegal reproduction of software can be subject to civil damages of as much as $50,000 or more and criminal penalties including fines and imprisonment. 4. Computing and Information Services staff will not install software on any computer, or copy any software from an old computer or disk to a replacement computer or disk, without tangible proof of right to use the software on that computer. 5. All related questions should be directed to the Chief Information Officer of Computing and Information Services. ........................... |
078.1 Information Systems Security |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/23/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Chief Information Officer |
| Current File: 078.1 |
| Adoption Date: 2/23/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/23/2005 |
| Replaces File: 078.1 |
| Date of Origin: 5/18/1979 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
078.1 Information Systems Security |
A. Background Computer systems are used to store information that is private, confidential, and sensitive. Unauthorized access to, modification of, or falsification of such information is unethical and illegal. |
B. Policy All programs and files within any computer system shall be considered confidential and private and as such may be accessed only by those with a legitimate need to access such information and to whom permission has been granted by the person responsible for its security. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Chief Information Officer has the responsibility for providing leadership in safeguarding the confidentiality and privacy of the programs and files. All users are expected to share this responsibility. 2. The absence of security protection on a file or resource shall not imply permission to access that file or resource. 3. Anyone placing confidential information in a computer file, or designing systems to store and process confidential information, must ensure that all reasonable measures to restrict access to that information are taken, and that all applicable laws and standards are followed. 4. Wherever feasible, each user of a computer system must be uniquely identified with a user identification and password known only to that user. Each person assigned such a user identification will be held responsible for all activity attributed to that user. Therefore, users should not share their passwords with others, should choose passwords that are difficult to guess, and change them frequently. 5. Any new systems that are implemented must adhere to the requirement for unique user identification. Existing systems that rely on shared passwords should be phased out as quickly as possible. 6. Computing and Information Services may implement procedures which require users to choose passwords which are difficult to guess and to change them often. 7. Computing and Information Services and other departments that control or give permission for access to programs and data should perform a regular audit to determine whether an individual's or group access to such programs and data is still appropriate. 8. Computing and Information Services must be notified immediately upon the termination of employment or student status of any individual that has access to Furman computing systems, and the reason for such termination. Computing and Information Services staff will delete the accounts of such users, unless special arrangements have been made with the former user's supervisor. 9. This policy shall apply to all persons, including students, faculty members, staff members, and others. 10. This policy shall apply to all programs and data files within any computer system, whether the files belong to a student, a faculty member, an administrative office or a data processing customer. 11. Anyone who has knowledge of an attempt by anyone to violate this policy shall make known this violation to the Chief Information Officer. 12. Any person guilty of violating the security of any files or programs shall be subject to dismissal from the University and/or criminal charges. ........................... |
078.2 Confidentiality of Electronic Communications |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/23/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 70 - Computer Services, |
| Originator: Chief Information Officer |
| Current File: 078.2 |
| Adoption Date: 2/23/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/23/2005 |
| Replaces File: 078.2 |
| Date of Origin: 12/22/1998 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
078.2 Confidentiality of Electronic Communications |
A. Background The University has access several electronic tools which are used routinely to perform computer network diagnostics and capacity planning. These tools can also be made to reveal the content of electronic communications and information retrieved electronically by members of the University community. In order to preserve the confidentiality of communications and access to electronic resources, the University has adopted the following policies and guidelines. Furthermore, these polices also apply to any software and/or hardware which is capable of monitoring network traffic. |
B. Policy Use of tools that monitor electronic communications and access to electronic resources shall be restricted to the Manager of Telecommunications, the Network Systems Manager, those working under the Network Systems Manager's direct supervision, and those permitted, as necessary, by the Chief Information Officer. Any confidential and/or proprietary information revealed by the use of such tools shall remain confidential and not be revealed to others, except as noted below. Monitoring of an individual's electronic communications and access to electronic resources with the intent of discovering their content may be conducted only to investigate illegal behavior or any behavior which would lead to discipline or dismissal in accordance with university policies. Furthermore, such monitoring may be performed only with the permission of the following:
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C. Guidelines 1. At the time such tools are made available to them, the University employees should be informed that any behavior in violation of this policy and any other university policy pertaining to confidentiality may result in termination of employment, dismissal from the University and/or prosecution. 2. Documentation and training materials pertaining to the use of information technology should remind members of the University community that, while the confidential nature of communications is respected, use of University resources is governed by the policies and procedures of the University. 3. There is no intent that this policy override Furman's commitment to academic freedom and/or policies pertaining to faculty speech and research. ........................... |
088.1 Special Summer Programs |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 80 - Special Summer Programs, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 088.1 |
| Adoption Date: 1/24/2006 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/24/2006 |
| Replaces File: 088.1 |
| Date of Origin: 6/4/1976 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
088.1 Special Summer Programs |
A. Background Originally, Furman became involved in administering a few summer programs that were university related. Out of a desire to render public service, to strengthen public relations, and to bring about a profitable use of University facilities, it was decided to expand special summer programs. The resulting growth makes it necessary to clarify policies and guidelines. |
B. Policy In order to utilize its facilities effectively for a greater portion of the year, increase its income, and be of service to young people, pastors, members of the community and other selected outside groups, Furman University will make arrangements for appropriate programs to be scheduled on campus during the summer months. These programs must not disrupt the regular academic summer program and should be supportive of and contribute to the educational, cultural, spiritual and/or physical development of the participants. |
C. Guidelines 1. Special summer programs must not be in conflict with the basic purpose, goals and objectives of the University. 2. The office of Camps and Conferences is assigned the responsibility for coordinating the scheduling and arrangements for special summer groups on campus. In special cases, responsibility for selected programs may be assigned to the Business Affairs Office or some other department. 3. Requests for scheduling special summer programs should be submitted to the Office of Camps and Conferences in writing by February 1 of each year. Requirements for space, equipment and staff support must be determined before a fee will be established. 4. Insurance coverage is required for all youth athletic groups. A youth athletic group is defined as a group of participants most of whom are between the ages of eight and eighteen years of age. Directors of these groups must provide within thirty (30) days of camp opening insurance certificates verifying that the following coverages are effective:
The Director of Camps and Conferences determines the classification of a group relative to insurance requirements and will collect required certificates of insurance. 5. Campers’ accident insurance coverage is required of all youth groups sponsored by Furman. Sports camps in which Furman is the sponsor are required to provide campers insurance for all participants regardless of age. 6. Except for the campers’ accident insurance provided to groups specified above, the University does not provide accident or medical insurance for participants in the special summer programs. Any medical costs resulting from injuries or sickness are the responsibility of the participants and not the University. 7. The scheduling of all summer programs should be compatible with the normal summer schedule of the University including the residence halls, dining hall, and maintenance department. Special summer programs are normally scheduled no earlier than the first Sunday occurring one full week after Commencement. 8. Participants in special summer programs will be subject to appropriate University rules and regulations and their directors are responsible for ensuring that effective supervision is maintained. The office of Camps and Conferences will provide copies of the appropriate rules and regulations to the group. 9. The person in charge of each special summer program is responsible for ensuring that adequate security precautions are taken for his/her group. The number of counselors to be provided by the sponsoring group for programs involving persons under eighteen years of age will be agreed upon in advance. 10. Except by special arrangements, no early arrivals or late departures will be allowed for participants in special summer programs. 11. All promotional materials must be approved by the Director of Camps and Conferences prior to distribution to the public to ensure that dates are correct and that Furman's role and responsibilities are properly represented. 12. The office of Camps and Conferences will prepare for the files a written evaluation at the end of each program, including how well the program seemed to meet its objectives and the extent to which it conformed to the above-stated policy and guidelines.
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091.1 Institutional Consulting |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 90 - Miscellaneous, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 091.1 |
| Adoption Date: 4/15/2002 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/15/2002 |
| Replaces File: 091.1 |
| Date of Origin: 11/24/1980 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
091.1 Institutional Consulting |
A. Background From time to time Furman University serves as cooperating institution or assisting agency relative to various governmental or private grants. Individual administrators and faculty act as consultants in such cases, and such persons also serve on visiting committees for accrediting associations. |
B. Policy Furman administrators and faculty are encouraged to perform such services with the understanding that such activities will not detract from their normal duties at the university. |
C. Guidelines 1. The institution or agency for whom the service is performed will defray all necessary expenses. 2. In the case of Furman's serving as a cooperating institution or assisting agency, and when in such case an honorarium is provided for consultation services, one-half of the honorarium will be retained by the consultant and the other half will go into the appropriate Furman budget. 3. An honorarium provided for membership on a visiting committee may be retained by the administrator or faculty member serving on the committee. ........................... |
092.0 Conflicts of Interest for Employees with Executive or Administrative Responsibilities |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/24/2005 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 90 - Miscellaneous, |
| Originator: Vice President for Business Affairs |
| Current File: 092.0 |
| Adoption Date: 2/24/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/24/2005 |
| Replaces File: 092.0 |
| Date of Origin: 5/31/2004 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
092.0 Conflicts of Interest for Employees with Executive or Administrative Responsibilities |
A. Background The University recognizes that employees with executive or administrative responsibilities have a duty of loyalty and fidelity in carrying out their responsibilities. This duty means that such individuals must administer the affairs of the University honestly and economically, exercising their best judgment, skill and care on behalf of the University. |
B. Policy To assist individuals in meeting these responsibilities, a conflict of interest policy has been developed and implemented.
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C. Guidelines 1. Applicability of Policy. This conflict of interest policy shall apply to those employees with executive or administrative responsibilities as designated by the President of the University. The members of the Board of Trustees are covered under the by-laws of the University -- Section 9. 2. Duty of Loyalty. Employees of 3. Independent Decision Making. Such individuals may not accept gifts, valued at more than $100; favors; or hospitality that might influence their decision making or actions on behalf of the University. 4. Disclosure of Any Duality of Interest or Possible Conflict of Interests. Prior to consummating a transaction or acting upon a matter involving the possible existence of a duality or conflict of interest, the individual involved shall make a full disclosure of all relevant facts. In the case of the President of the University, such disclosure will be made to the Chairman of the Board of Trustees. Disclosure shall be made to the Human Resources Department by other employees with executive or administrative responsibilities. In addition, such individuals shall periodically report in a similar manner all affiliations, whether as an owner, director, officer, partner, management employee, consultant or other significant relationship involving ownership or governance, with any other for-profit or non-profit entity, (i) from which the University obtains or may be expected to obtain goods or services; (ii) to which the University provides or may be expected to provide goods or services; or (iii) which competes or may be expected to compete in any respect with the University. Any such existing or potential relationship with a subsidiary, joint venture or the like should be disclosed as well. The term "goods or services" includes commercial, industrial, banking and professional services or goods. 5. Members of Immediate Family. Furman employees with executive or administrative responsibilities will be asked to report affiliations, positions, and material financial interests (as outlined in Section 4) held by members of their immediate families. Similarly, gifts valued at more than $100, gratuities, or entertainment held or accepted by members of immediate families must be reported. For purposes of this policy, "immediate family" is defined as spouses, domestic partners, parents, siblings, and children. 6. Annual Update. Each such individual shall, at least annually, update the disclosure regarding any such interests. ........................... |
93.0 Facility Supervisors |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 1/24/2006 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 90 - Miscellaneous, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 093.0 |
| Adoption Date: 1/24/2006 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/25/2007 |
| Replaces File: 032.6 |
| Date of Origin: 11/16/1982 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
093.0 Facility Supervisors |
A. Background Furman |
B. Policy Each facility on campus is under the immediate jurisdiction of a facility supervisor. Facility supervisors will serve as liaisons between Facilities Services and the occupants or users of the facility. |
C. Guidelines 1. Responsibilities of the facility supervisor include: a. Overseeing scheduling use of the facility consistent with principles stated in individual facility management policies so that authorized programs' events operate under optimum conditions. Charges for use of facilities should not be made without prior approval from the University’s Budget Director. The Controller/Director of Financial Services is to be notified of each event for which charges are to be made. The Registrar coordinates the schedule for all published instructional activity. b. Establishing and publishing operating policies for the facility in accordance with the Policy on Policies. (See Policies and Procedures Manual, File 000.5.) c. Establishing with the authorized users and in coordination with the Public Safety Department a security plan for the facility. This plan might include the lock/unlock schedules, issuance of keys, locking of assigned areas, etc. d. Acting as a point of coordination with Facilities Services. Major maintenance work will be scheduled through the facility supervisor so that programs conducted in the facility will not be disrupted. Facility supervisors are to report to Facilities Services any major inadequacies in housekeeping and/or maintenance. e. Being informed about renovations and maintenance work on the facility. f. Supporting the Public Safety Department in maintaining safe conditions in the facility. g. Keeping the person to whom the facility supervisor reports informed about the facility and problems that have not been solved. h. Complying with the provisions of the policy relative to the posting of materials on and/or within the facility. (See Policies and Procedures Manual, File 330.5.) i. Assisting in implementing policies related to facilities (e.g. energy use, evacuation plans). 2. These facilities are sponsored by these supervisors or their designees: a. Amphitheater – Executive Director of Conference and Event Services b. c. Baseball Diamond - Head Baseball Coach d. e. Biology Natural Area (by Golf Course) – Chair, Biology Department f. Campfire Cove - Director of Public Safety g. Campus Rental Houses (6) - Director of Administrative Services h. Cherrydale - Director of the Alumni Association i. j. Daniel Chapel - Chaplain k. Daniel Dining Hall - Director of Dining Services l. m. Duke Library - Director of Library n. Earle Infirmary - Vice President for Student Services o. Ellis Band Practice Field - Director of Bands p. Facilities Services - Director of Facilities Services q. Farmer Hall – Vice President for Development r. s. Furman Hall – Chair, Classics Department t. Gatehouse - Director of Public Safety u. Gazebo - Director of Facilities Services v. Golf Course and Pro Shop - Director of Golf Course w. Herring Music Pavilion - Chair, Music Department x. Hipp Hall – Chair, Economics Department y. Hut, Shack, Cottage, Cabin - Director of University Housing z. Intramural Fields - Director of Recreational Sports aa. Johns Hall – Chair, Psychology Department bb. King Football Practice Field - Head Football Coach cc. dd. Lakeside Residence Halls - Director of University Housing ee. Lay Physical Activities Center - Chair, Health and Exercise ff. McAlister Auditorium Operations - Executive Director of Conference and Event gg. Mickel Tennis Center – Athletics Director hh. ii. jj. North Village Estridge Commons - Director of University Housing kk. Nursery - Director of Planning and Landscape Management ll. Observatory – Chair, Physics Department mm. nn. Paladin Stadium – Athletic Director oo. Parking Lots - Director of Public Safety pp. Picnic Shelter - Executive Director of Conference and Event Services qq. Playhouse - Chair, Theatre Arts Department rr. Plyler Hall - Chair, Biology Department ss. REK Center – Head Coach, Men’s Golf tt. Riley Hall - Chair, Mathematics Department uu. vv. Ropes Course - Director of Student Activities/University Center ww. Softball Field - Head Softball Coach xx. yy. South Residence Halls - Director of University Housing zz. Stone Soccer Stadium – Athletic Director aaa. Timmons Arena – Executive Director of Conference and Event Services bbb. Track - Head Track Coach ccc. Train (Scout Hut) - Director of Facilities Services ddd. eee. fff. All Other Areas - Director of Facilities Services 3. Facility supervisors report to their immediate supervisors on matters concerning campus facilities. ........................... ........................... |
094.0 Furman University Whistleblower Policy |
| Created by: Donald Pierce on 7/20/2009 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 90 - Miscellaneous, |
| Originator: Vice President for Business Affairs |
| Current File: 094.0 |
| Adoption Date: 7/20/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 7/20/2009 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: 7/20/2009 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
094.0 Furman University Whistleblower Policy |
A. Background Furman University requires Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. Representatives of the organization must practice honesty and integrity in fulfilling their responsibilities and comply with all applicable laws and regulations. |
B. Policy The objectives of the Furman University Whistleblower Policy are to establish policies and procedures for: • The submission of concerns regarding questionable accounting or auditing matters by Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, volunteers and other stakeholders of the University, on a confidential and anonymous basis. • The receipt, retention, and treatment of complaints received by the University regarding accounting, internal controls, or auditing matters. • The protection of Trustees, administrators, faculty, staff, and volunteers reporting concerns from retaliatory actions. |
C. Guidelines A. Authority of Audit Committee--All reported concerns will be forwarded to the Chair of the Trustee Audit Committee in accordance with the procedures set forth herein. The Audit Committee shall be responsible for investigating, and making appropriate recommendations to the Board of Trustees, with respect to reported concerns, as deemed appropriate. B. No Retaliation--This Whistleblower Policy is intended to encourage and enable Trustees, volunteers, staff and faculty members to raise concerns for investigation and appropriate action. With this goal in mind, no Trustee, volunteer, staff or faculty member who, in good faith, reports a concern shall be subject to retaliation or, in the case of a staff or faculty member, adverse employment consequences. Moreover, retaliation against someone who has reported a concern in good faith will be viewed as a serious offense and any disciplinary action will follow policies and procedures that govern the individual(s) involved. C. Reporting Concerns
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094.1 Harassment |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/24/2005 |
| Category: 8 - Human Resources; 30 - Employee Relations/Communications, |
| Originator: Assistant Vice President of Human Resources |
| Current File: 094.1 |
| Adoption Date: 2/24/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/24/2005 |
| Replaces File: 094.1 |
| Date of Origin: 2/14/2000 |
| Classification: Faculty; Personnel |
| In Archive? No |
094.1 Harassment |
A. Background Furman University believes that all employees and students have the right to work and study in an environment free from all forms of adverse discrimination, including any form of harassment. |
B. Policy Furman University will not tolerate any conduct (verbal or physical) that constitutes harassment by any administrator, faculty member, staff member, or student. Conduct that constitutes sexual harassment is covered in File 095.1. Any other form of harassment is covered by this policy. |
C. Guidelines 1. Harassment is defined as unwelcome behavior which verbally or in a threatening manner torments, badgers, heckles or persecutes an individual where: (a) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a condition of an individual's employment or education; (b) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting the individual; or (c) such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's professional or academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning employment or educational environment. Harassment does not refer to behavior acceptable to both parties or to the normal exchange of ideas within the academic environment, nor is it intended to discourage the introduction of unpopular or controversial relevant ideas in the classroom (See File 122.1, Professional Ethics and Responsibilities, and File 137.8, Individual Rights and Responsibilities). All persons who commit acts of harassment will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion for students and discharge for faculty/staff. Anyone who submits a good faith complaint, either informally or formally, will be protected from retaliation. Each complaint will be investigated and the resulting action will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If the investigation determines that the complainant willfully made a false accusation, he or she will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action consistent with current university policies and procedures. 2. Students who believe that they have been harassed should refer to the procedures listed in the Administrative Policies section of the current Helmsman. Student complaints involving faculty or staff behavior will be handled using procedures modeled on the Faculty Grievance Procedures (File 153.1) or the Employee Grievance and Appeals Policy (File 833.1), as appropriate. These procedures are delineated in the Helmsman and in supporting documents available from the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. Any future changes in Files 153.1 and 833.1 shall be incorporated into the pertinent statements in the harassment policy presented in the Helmsman. No changes in that Helmsman policy shall be established which contravene those grievance procedures. Student complainants will be exempt from the time limitations imposed on reporting initial complaints as outlined in these grievance policies. 3. Faculty/staff members who believe they have been harassed by students should: (a) Tell (or write) the person that the behavior is considered offensive and ask the person to stop the behavior; or, if reluctant to speak (or write) directly to the person, consult with the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, the Chaplains, the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Vice President for Student Life for advice or action. The faculty member or administrator will assist the complainant by recommending a method of communicating with the person involved or by referring the complainant to the Affirmative Action Officer or the Vice President for Student Life. All information will be kept as confidential as possible. (b) If the behavior in question does not cease, the faculty or staff member must report the matter to the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and the Vice President for Student Life for action. (c) If the harassment cannot be stopped through informal discussion, the complainant should initiate a formal grievance by providing a written statement of the behavior to the Vice President for Student Life for adjudication under the campus code of student conduct. This will require that the complainant be identified to the accused person and that a formal investigation take place. Disciplinary action for a formal grievance will follow current Individual Conduct Regulations on due process as outlined in the Administrative Policy section of the current Helmsman. 4. Faculty/staff members who believe they have been harassed (excluding students - see 3 above) should: (a) Tell (or write) the person that the behavior is considered offensive and ask the person to stop the behavior; or, if reluctant to speak (or write) directly to the person, consult with the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, the Chaplains, the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Provost for advice or action. The faculty member or administrator will assist the complainant by recommending a method of communicating with the person involved or by referring the complainant to the Affirmative Action Officer or the Provost. All information will be kept as confidential as possible. (b) If the behavior in question does not cease, the faculty or staff member must report the matter to the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and, if desired to the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Provost for action. (c) If the harassment cannot be stopped through informal discussion, the complainant should initiate a formal grievance by providing a written statement of the behavior. This will require that the complainant be identified to the accused person and that a formal investigation take place. Employees will follow the steps in the employee grievance and appeals policy (File 833.1) or faculty grievance procedures (File 153.1). Documentation of all faculty/staff complaints (informal or informal) will be kept in a confidential file by the Affirmative Action Officer. Documentation will include: complaint received, investigation/ follow-up steps taken, and indication that reasonable action was taken in response to a complaint, without wrongly accusing an innocent employee. Before any of the documentation on file regarding complaints is used to make any decision, the faculty or staff member involved will have a chance to respond through the faculty or employee grievance procedures (File 153.1 or File 833.1). If not used as part of formal procedures, informal complaints must be purged from the file after twelve (12) months. ........................... |
095.1 Sexual Harassment |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/24/2005 |
| Category: 8 - Human Resources; 30 - Employee Relations/Communications, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 095.1 |
| Adoption Date: 2/24/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/24/2005 |
| Replaces File: 095.1 |
| Date of Origin: 1/19/1989 |
| Classification: Faculty; Personnel |
| In Archive? No |
095.1 Sexual Harassment |
A. Background Furman University believes that all employees and students have the right to work and study in an environment free from all forms of adverse discrimination, including sexual harassment. |
B. Policy Furman University will not tolerate any conduct (verbal or physical) that constitutes sexual harassment by any administrator, faculty member, staff member, or student. |
C. Guidelines 1. Sexual harassment is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, or other behavior of a sexual nature where: (1) submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a condition of an individual's employment or education; (2) submission to or rejection of such conduct by an individual is used as the basis for employment or academic decisions affecting the individual; or (3) such conduct has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with an individual's professional or academic performance or of creating an intimidating, hostile, or demeaning employment or educational environment. Sexual harassment does not refer to behavior acceptable to both parties. All persons who commit acts of sexual harassment will be subject to discipline up to and including expulsion for students and discharge for faculty/staff. Anyone who submits a good faith complaint, either informally or formally, will be protected from retaliation. Each complaint will be investigated and the resulting action will be determined on a case-by-case basis. If the investigation determines that the complainant willfully made a false accusation, he or she will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action consistent with current university policies and procedures. 2. Students who believe they have been harassed should refer to the procedures listed in the Administrative Policies section of the current Helmsman. Student complaints involving faculty or staff behavior will be handled using procedures modeled on the Faculty Grievance Procedure (File 153.1) or the Employee Grievance and Appeals Policy (File 833.1), as appropriate. These procedures are delineated in the Helmsman and in supporting documents available from the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources. Any future changes in Files 153.1 and 833.1 shall be incorporated into the pertinent statements in the sexual harassment policy presented in the Helmsman. No changes in that Helmsman policy shall be established which contravene those grievance procedures. Student complainants will be exempt from the time limitations imposed on reporting initial complaints as outlined in these grievance policies. 3. Faculty/staff members who believe they have been harassed by students should: (a) Tell (or write) the person that the behavior is considered offensive and ask the person to stop the behavior; or, if reluctant to speak (or write) directly to the person, consult with the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, the Chaplains, the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Vice President for Student Life for advice or action. The faculty member or administrator will assist the complainant by recommending a method of communicating with the person involved or by referring the complainant to the Affirmative Action Officer or the Vice President for Student Life. All information will be kept as confidential as possible. (b) If the behavior in question does not cease, the faculty or staff member must report the matter to the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and the Vice President for Student Life for action. (c) If the sexual harassment cannot be stopped through informal discussion, the complainant should initiate a formal grievance by providing a written statement of the behavior. This will require that the complainant be identified to the accused person and that a formal investigation take place. Disciplinary action for a formal grievance will follow current Individual Conduct Regulations on due process as outlined in the Administrative Policy section of the current Helmsman. 4. Faculty/staff members who believe they have been harassed (excluding students--see 3 above) should: (a) Tell (or write) the person that the behavior is considered offensive and ask the person to stop the behavior; or, if reluctant to speak (or write) directly to the person, consult with the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources, the Chaplains, the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Provost for advice or action. The faculty member or administrator will assist the complainant by recommending a method of communicating with the person involved or by referring the complainant to the Affirmative Action Officer or the Provost. All information will be kept as confidential as possible. (b) If the behavior in question does not cease, the faculty or staff member must report the matter to the Affirmative Action Officer or Assistant Vice President of Human Resources and, if desired, to the immediate supervisor/department chair of the accused person or the Provost for action. (c) If the sexual harassment cannot be stopped through informal discussion, the complainant should initiate a formal grievance by providing a written statement of the behavior. This will require that the complainant be identified to the accused person and that a formal investigation take place. Employees will follow the steps in the Employee Grievance and Appeals Policy (File 833.1) or Faculty Grievance Procedure (File 153.1). Documentation of all faculty/staff complaints (informal and formal) will be kept in a confidential file by the Affirmative Action Officer. Documentation will include complaint received, investigation/follow-up steps taken, and indication that reasonable action was taken in response to a complaint, without wrongly accusing an innocent employee. Before any of the documentation on file regarding complaints is used to make any decision, the faculty or staff member involved will have a chance to respond through the Faculty Grievance Procedure (File 153.1). If not used as part of formal procedures, informal complaints must be purged from the file after twelve (12) months. ........................... |
100.0 Faculty Security |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 8/20/2001 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Board of Trustees |
| Current File: 100.0 |
| Adoption Date: 4/14/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/14/2009 |
| Replaces File: 100.0 |
| Date of Origin: 1/25/1977 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
100.0 Faculty Security |
A. Background The faculty cannot function at their greatest effectiveness unless there are certain guarantees of their security and professional rights.
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B. Policies The trustees have the final authority to define, set, and modify policies for the University. The trustees affirm that there should be policies that provide the faculty the security and protection to which they are entitled as members of the academic profession. 1. Individual Contract. Each full-time faculty member shall be provided with a written contract at the time of his or her employment. This document should define in specific terms the duties of the faculty member, any limitations upon his or her professional or personal conduct, salary and fringe benefits, any special commitments as to rank, promotion, and tenure, and any other matters pertinent to the responsibilities of each party to the other. The faculty member is entitled to such a contract--whether by means of a renewal letter or other form--before the beginning of each year of reemployment. 2. Academic Freedom. The trustees understand that the principle of academic freedom is vital to the faculty member's pursuit of truth in his or her discipline and to the faculty member's effectiveness in the educational process. Therefore, the trustees guarantee this right as stated in File 137.8 of the Faculty Handbook. 3. Due Process. The trustees fully support the principle of due process and guarantee that this right will be provided to tenured faculty as stated in File 131.5 and to non-tenured faculty as stated in File 198.2, both located in the Faculty Handbook. 4. Termination. Any faculty member whose contract is not to be renewed will receive written notice of that decision. The time of notice, unless the termination is for cause, will be determined by the guidelines recommended by the AAUP. 5. Equal Opportunity. The trustees pledge their full support of all Federal laws pertaining to equal opportunity and employment practices as they apply to the Furman faculty and staff. 6. Tenure. The trustees endorse the principle of tenure. Tenure should be granted only after very careful study of the faculty member's qualifications, and only to those persons who definitely have shown evidence that they will be superior teachers, active scholars, and engaged members of the University community. 7. Fringe Benefits. The trustees endorse the concept of providing fringe benefits to the faculty and staff. As long as the University is financially able to do so, it should provide such benefits as an annuity program, health and life insurance, tuition concessions for dependents, sabbatical leaves, support for professional development, and other assistance. 8. Promotions. The trustees support a procedure for granting promotions in rank to deserving and qualified faculty members. The procedure should include a reliable system of review and evaluation.. ........................... |
100.1 Administration-Faculty Relationships |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 100.1 |
| Adoption Date: 10/13/2003 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 10/13/2003 |
| Replaces File: 100.1 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
100.1 Administration-Faculty Relationships |
A. Background The faculty and administration of Furman University have attempted through the years to evolve a relationship of mutual responsibility for the life of the University as an academic community. Considerations in structuring faculty and administration roles are the intention to be a community of scholars and commitment of free inquiry and participatory governance (See Policies and Procedures Manual, File 000.6). |
B. Policy The faculty and administration affirm that there are areas of responsibility in which each component acts after consultation with the other and those areas in which mutual and equal participation in decision making is necessary. These areas of separate and mutual responsibility are defended in the charter , the faculty constitution , the Faculty Handbook, and contracts with individual faculty members. |
C. Guidelines 1. Ultimately the President of the University is responsible to the trustees for the total life of the University. The responsibility is defined in the Charter and Bylaws of Furman University. Other administrative officers of the University assist the President in carrying out his responsibility. 2. According to the faculty constitution , as approved by the trustees and the administration , the faculty has the primary responsibility for setting academic policy , determining the curriculum, defining requirements for degrees, and conducting academic instruction. 3. The administration has the responsibility to provide the faculty with the motivation , protections, services, and physical requirements for the performance of their tasks. 4. Faculty members have the responsibility to perform their duties under the supervision of the administration (including Department Chairs) in accordance with the stipulations of the basic University documents. 5. Alterations in the faculty constitution may be made only with the approval of both the faculty and the trustees. 6. The Faculty Handbook will be maintained (1) to set forth policy statements regarding faculty status , benefits, and performance mutually agreed to by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, the President , and the faculty , in accordance with the faculty constitution , Article V, Section 5, paragraph (k), and (2) to supply information about routine policies and procedures which have to do with faculty operations.
7. For policy on individual contracts, see Policies and Procedures Manual, File 151.1. ........................... |
101.1 Faculty Salaries |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 10/15/2004 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Academic Administration and Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 101.1 |
| Adoption Date: 10/11/2004 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 10/11/2004 |
| Replaces File: 101.1 |
| Date of Origin: 5/12/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
101.1 Faculty Salaries |
A. Background For many years Furman University has provided annual salary increases for the faculty. These increases have been based on evaluations and recommendations developed by the appropriate academic department chairs, the Faculty Status Committee, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. |
B. Policy Whenever budgetary considerations permit , Furman will provide annual salary increases to the faculty to keep the faculty abreast of inflation and to reward merit. These increases will be based on evaluations and recommendations by the chairs and recommendations by the Faculty Status Committee to the Dean. |
C. Guidelines 1. Academic department chairs will prepare and send to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean written evaluations of each member of their departments. The evaluations of untenured faculty will be submitted early in the fall term each year; those of tenured faculty, early in the fall term of alternate years. These evaluations should respond to criteria established in File 152.2 and File 167.8. 2. Chairs will also file with the Dean a recommendation for salary increases in accordance with the merit categories established by the Faculty Status Committee. 3. Funds available for salary increases will normally be divided into a cost-of-living pool and a merit pool. Each year the Faculty Status Committee will recommend to the Dean how the funds shall be divided and how the merit categories shall be translated into salary increases. 4. Using information that include the faculty members' reports, department chairs' evaluations, and students' evaluations, the Faculty Status Committee also submits to the Dean recommendations for salary increases for each member of the faculty. (Although increasing the salary is the normal pattern, the committee or the Dean might in some cases recommend no increase.) The committee bases its recommendations on merit only, in accordance with the criteria established in Files 152.2 and File 167.8. 5. Merit-category recommendations for untenured faculty will apply to the next contract year; those for tenured faculty will apply to the next two contract years. 6. Upon receiving the recommendations of the department chairs and the Faculty Status Committee, the Dean may consult further with the appropriate department chairs before establishing the actual increases. Subsequently the Dean reports to the Faculty Status Committee on those instances in which the administration deviates from the recommendations of the committee. See File 198.2. 7. The Dean, with the President's approval, issues a contractual letter. Normally these letters are issued in April. ........................... |
102.0 Academic Calendar |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 11/17/2006 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Academic Policies Committee |
| Current File: 102.0 |
| Adoption Date: 11/17/2006 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 11/17/2006 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: 11/17/2006 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
A. Background
The academic calendar helps to ensure a rigorous and stable academic program at Furman. The University employs a semester-plus calendar to achieve such a goal. |
B. Policy At the recommendation of the Academic Policies Committee and with the approval of the faculty, the University’s Administrative Calendar Committee, chaired by the Provost and composed of administrative officers, faculty members, and at least two current students, sets specific dates for the academic calendar in upcoming years for all academic programs consistent with the guidelines detailed in this policy.
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C. Guidelines
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105.0 Lectureships |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 105.0 |
| Adoption Date: 1/15/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/28/1999 |
| Replaces File: 105.0 |
| Date of Origin: 4/22/1996 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
105.0 Lectureships |
A. Background During the Campaign for Furman's Future (1980-83), three university-wide lectureships were endowed by benefactors and a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities: the A. J. Head Lecture in the Humanities, the J. Kelly Sisk Lecture in Public Affairs, and the A. S. Reid Lecture, to be rotated among humanities departments. Subsequently, a number of endowed lecture series specific to individual departments have been established, among them the Clanton Lectures in mathematics, the Southern in chemistry, the Leverette in history, the Crabtree-Stewart in English, and the Marsh-McLennon in economics. |
B. Policy University-wide lectures are coordinated and arranged by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean; departmental lectures are coordinated and arranged by the appropriate academic departments. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean has assigned the responsibility for coordinating university-wide lectures to the Director of Educational Services who works with the Humanities Lecture Committee and appropriate departmental chairs to select speakers. 2. The Director of Educational Services is responsible for invitations, arrangements, publicity, and hosting for university-wide lectureships. 3. Academic departments are responsible for selecting speakers, making arrangements, and handling publicity and hosting for their own endowed lectureships. 4. Departments may request the assistance of the Director of Educational Services in making arrangements for their endowed lecture programs. 5. Both university-wide and departmental lectures and topics should be chosen to appeal to a general audience of students, faculty, and local residents. 6. Except under unusual circumstances approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, costs for both departmental and university-wide lectures must not overexpend income available for the lecture. ........................... |
106.0 Furman University Intellectual Property Policy |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 8/10/2007 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 106.0 |
| Adoption Date: 4/14/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/14/2009 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: 8/2/2007 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
106.0 Furman University Intellectual Property Policy |
Furman University is committed to free and vigorous intellectual exploration and expression. Hence, the University is committed to providing an environment that supports the research and teaching activities of its faculty, students and staff. In the course of professional duties, faculty create intellectual property. As a matter of principle and practice, the University encourages all members of the Furman community to publish without restriction their papers, books, and other forms of communication in order to share openly and fully their findings and knowledge with colleagues and the public. The long-standing academic tradition that creators of works own the intellectual property resulting from their research, teaching, and writing is the foundation of the University's policy. |
It is the general policy of Furman University that intellectual property shall be the property of the author or creator. Exceptions to this rule must be negotiated by the Dean of the Faculty and the Provost with the author or creator. |
1. The Dean of the Faculty and the Provost, in consultation with the President when appropriate, shall administer and interpret the policy on Intellectual Property to include any necessary negotiations for Intellectual Property rights with faculty, staff, and students. 2. The term “intellectual property” refers to tangible results of scholarship, research, teaching and advising including but not limited to inventions, creations, new processes, innovations, works of art, audio recordings, films, lecture notes, musical scores, poetry, literature, books, distance learning materials, speeches, podcasts, documentaries, slideshows, and tangible research materials; that is, all copyrightable or patentable works, and the patents and copyrights that reserve rights to them. The term “creator” signifies the individual(s) who invents, creates, authors or innovates with respect to intellectual properties. 3. The University’s Intellectual Property policy applies to works created by all classifications of faculty, staff and students of the University and to non-employees such as consultants and independent contractors, who create works on behalf of the University, unless a written agreement exists to the contrary.. 4 The University may negotiate the division of ownership rights to intellectual property created under any of the following circumstances: a. The creation of the intellectual property was funded in whole or in part by an externally sponsored research program that allocates rights to the University, or as part of any agreement which allocates rights to the University. Ownership of intellectual property created pursuant to an agreement with any sponsor will be governed by the provisions of that agreement. b. The creation of the intellectual property required use of University resources (e.g. facilities, equipment, funding) and/or University personnel beyond that required for the creator’s professional duties for the University. In these cases, the creator and the University may negotiate the intellectual property rights and the intellectual property rights shall be shared by the creator and the University in a proportion deemed appropriate by both parties according to the particular use of University resources. c. The creator was assigned or directed by the University to develop the intellectual property. In these cases, the University should negotiate a prior understanding or formal contract with the creator concerning ownership of the resulting intellectual property. d. The intellectual property was created by administrators, staff or other non-faculty employees in the course of employment duties and constitutes work for hire under US law.. 5. Intellectual property created by students is additionally subject to the following guidelines: a. The University makes no claim to ownership of intellectual property created by students outside the scope of an employment relationship with the University or one of its employees, and the University makes no claim to ownership of intellectual property created by students not making substantial use of University resources (e.g. class projects). b. Students working on a project governed by a contract or agreement to which the University is a party shall be bound by the terms of that contract or agreement. c. Students who are directed to perform specific tasks that contribute to the creation of intellectual property (e.g. research students) will ordinarily have no rights to ownership of that work, regardless of the source of funds from which they are paid. In such cases, the party who owns the intellectual property resulting from the rest of the work will ordinarily retain ownership of the portion contributed by the student. 6. In the event of unresolved disputes concerning the interpretation of this policy and/or negotiation of intellectual property rights, the Chair of the Faculty in consultation with the creator shall convene a panel of 3 peers to make recommendations to the Dean of the Faculty and the Provost for consideration. |
107.3 Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 6/15/2004 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 107.3 |
| Adoption Date: 6/15/2004 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 6/15/2004 |
| Replaces File: 107.3 |
| Date of Origin: 11/25/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
107.3 Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
A. Background The academic program at Furman is implemented through various academic administrators and twenty-four academic departments. All these efforts are coordinated through the office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. |
B. Policy The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean is the chief academic officer of the university and coordinates all academic aspects of the university operations. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean is appointed by the President with approval of the trustees and is directly responsible to the President.
2. The following persons are directly responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean:
3. The duties and functions of this office include but are not restricted to:
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107.4 Students with Disabilities |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 10/11/2000 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 107.4 |
| Adoption Date: 4/14/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/14/2009 |
| Replaces File: 107.4 |
| Date of Origin: 2/10/1982 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
107.4 Students with Disabilities |
A. Background Furman University desires to make its programs and facilities accessible to all students, employees, spectators, participants, and visitors. To aid in ensuring accessibility and compliance with the law, a task force on students with disabilities was established in 1998 to review and update the existing policy on accessibility and to make recommendations for implementation guidelines. |
B. Policy In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act of 2009 (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Furman University will not discriminate against any person on the basis of a disability. Furthermore Furman University is committed to providing equal access to university programs and facilities to all qualified students regardless of disability, as well as providing equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment regardless of disability. The guidelines relating to employees and applicants are found in File 832.1. In providing equal access for students, the University will not discriminate in admissions on the basis of disability. The university will provide reasonable and appropriate accommodations to enrolled students with disabilities to ensure equal access to the academic program and to university-administered activities. |
C. Guidelines 1. The legal definition of a person with a disability is a person who has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities of such individual; has a record of such an impairment; or is regarded as having such an impairment. Physical or mental impairments may include, but are not limited to, mobility/orthopedic impairments, visual impairments, hearing impairments, speech impairments, specific learning disabilities, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, psychological disabilities, neurological impairments, traumatic brain injury, or chronic medical conditions such as cancer, diabetes, or AIDS.Major life activities include, but are not limited to, caring for oneself, performing manual tasks, seeing, hearing, eating, sleeping, walking, standing, lifting, bending, speaking, breathing, learning, reading, concentrating, thinking, communicating, and working. 2. Generally, if a student with a disability desires an accommodation, it is the student's responsibility to identify himself or herself as having a disability and to make a formal request for appropriate accommodations. To do this, the student contacts the University's Disability Services Coordinator, submits the required documentation that verifies the disability, and identifies the student's functional limitations and provides a rationale for requested accommodations. Guidelines for documentation specific to the area of disability may be obtained from the University’s Office of Disability Services or on the department’s website at www.furman.edu/disability Since the process of providing accommodations involves assessing the student's needs, determining a reasonable accommodation, and coordinating implementation of the accommodation, accommodation requests must be submitted by the student in a timely manner. Suggested timeframes are available from the Disability Services Coordinator. 3. The Disability Services Coordinator will submit the student's documentation to a university-designated professional with appropriate expertise who will determine whether it provides all required information and whether it supports the student's request for accommodation under ADAAA. If this review indicates that the student has a disability and an accommodation is appropriate under ADAAA, then the designated professional will determine the nature of the accommodations that would provide equal access to the academic program and university-administered activities. Recommendations for accommodations in the student's documentation will be considered, but the designated professional is not obligated to include any or all of these recommendations in the list of accommodations that the University will provide. When requests involve academic accommodations within a course or within a student's degree program, the designated professional will determine the nature of the accommodations that would be appropriate for providing equal access, and faculty will determine on behalf of the University whether or not the proposed academic accommodations would constitute a substantial alteration to an essential element of the educational program (see C3a, C3b, and C3c below). Students who feel they have a right to an accommodation and this has not been granted from the university-designated professional should notify the Disability Services Coordinator as soon as possible (see C.7. Grievance Process). a. Adjustment to a Requirement Within a Course When it is determined that an accommodation is appropriate, the Disability Services Coordinator provides a Notice of Academic Accommodation letter to the student. Once the student has obtained the letter, the Office of Disability Services notifies the professor(s) by email of the proposed accommodation. If the proposed accommodation involves an adjustment to a requirement within a course, the professor(s) of the course will indicate to the Disability Services Coordinator whether the proposed accommodation would substantially alter an essential element of the course. If the accommodation does not alter an essential element of the course, the accommodation becomes active when the student discusses the letter with the professor, both parties sign it, and a signed copy of the letter is returned to the Office of Disability Services . If a proposed accommodation is considered by the professor(s) teaching the course to be a substantial alteration of an essential element of the course, appropriate professionals and faculty members will confer in order to clarify what accommodations might be offered that are considered reasonable and appropriate. A student who requests an accommodation that is denied because it would substantially alter an essential element of the course may appeal that decision in writing to the Faculty Appeals Committee. (See File 190.3.) The student may appeal the decision of the Appeals Committee to the Provost. b. Adjustment to a Requirement Within a Major If the proposed accommodation involves an adjustment to a requirement of the student's major, the chairs of the major departments will indicate whether the proposed accommodation would substantially alter an essential element of the curriculum. If the proposed accommodation does not substantially alter an essential element of the curriculum, the Disability Services Coordinator notifies the student that the accommodation may be activated by taking the chairs a notification letter and working with the chairs to finalize the arrangements for implementation. If a proposed accommodation is considered by the department chairs to be a substantial alteration of an essential element of the curriculum, appropriate professionals, faculty members, and department chairs, will confer in order to clarify what accommodations might be offered that are considered reasonable and appropriate. A student who requests an accommodation that is denied because it would substantially alter an essential element of the curriculum may appeal that decision in writing to the Faculty Appeals Committee. The student may appeal the decision of the Appeals Committee to the Provost. c. Adjustment to a Requirement Outside the Major If the proposed accommodation involves an adjustment to a graduation requirement outside the student's major, the student must submit a written appeal directly to the Faculty Appeals Committee. After considering the student's statement and information provided by the appropriate designated professionals, the Appeals Committee will allow the adjustment if it does not, in its judgment, substantially alter an essential element of the curriculum for that student. The student may appeal the decision of the Appeals Committee to the Provost. d. Adjustment to Course Load When a granted accommodation involves a student's taking a reduced cours eload, the University still classifies the student as full time for the purposes of residence, university insurance coverage, participation in extracurricular activities and intercollegiate athletics, academic honors such as Dean's List designation, and scholarship/financial aid as allowed by federal and state guidelines. Students who are taking a reduced course load as part of an ADAAA accommodation are eligible for an exception to the comprehensive tuition fee so that they may be charged on a per-course basis. To make these arrangements, students should contact the office of the Associate Academic Dean prior to the beginning of the term in question. All accommodations provided by the University are individualized and flexible, based on the nature of the disability and the nature of the campus' academic and physical environment. 4. The Disability Services Coordinator is committed to ensuring that all information regarding the student's disability and accommodations remains confidential as required or permitted by law. Any information regarding a disability gained from medical or psychological evaluations shall be considered confidential as required or permitted by law. The Disability Services Coordinator may discuss the disability with faculty, staff, parents, advisors, and/or coaches if the student signs a written consent form giving permission to do so. Information about the disability will be released only with consent and will be shared with others in the institution on a need-to-know basis only. A student who chooses to activate any or all of the accommodations provided by the University will present a letter from the Disability Services Coordinator to appropriate faculty or staff, who will then implement the accommodations with the support of the Office of the Disability Services. Accommodations become effective once the letters are signed by all parties and a signed copy of the letter is returned to the Office of Disability Services. A faculty or staff member who has any question or concern regarding the appropriateness of the accommodations cited by the Disability Services Coordinator will express it to the Disability Services Coordinator rather than to the student. 5. Students who are dissatisfied with the determination or implementation of the accommodations provided by the University may utilize the grievance process described in C.7. When the accommodation in question involves an adjustment to an academic requirement, see Guideline C.3. (a) through (c), paragraph 4, for the procedure to follow. 6. Any questions concerning accommodations for students with disabilities from enrolled or prospective students or their parents, or from University faculty or staff, should be directed to the Disability Services Coordinator. The process for obtaining accommodations for a disability, along with guidelines for documenting specific disabilities, is available in the Office of Disability Services and on the Office’s website at www.furman.edu/disability. 7. Grievance Process Students who feel they have been discriminated against due to their disability, or students, faculty or staff who are dissatisfied with the determination or implementation of the accommodations, should notify the Disability Services Coordinator as soon as possible, and no later than ninety (90) days after the determination or implementation of the accommodation in question has been made. When the accommodation in question involves an adjustment to an academic requirement, see Guideline C.3 (a) through (c), paragraph 4 for the procedure to follow. This grievance process does not preclude the use of any other review, grievance, or appeals processes outlined in University publications. The University reserves the right to prohibit attorneys from this process. a. Step 1: Informal Review The Disability Services Coordinator will review the concerns, obtain information from the appropriate individuals, and prepare a response to the complainant. If the concerns cannot be resolved through this informal review, then the complainant will notify the Disability Services Coordinator of the request for a formal review. This notification must occur within five (5) working days of the informal review. If the participation of the Disability Services Coordinator in this process represents a potential conflict of interest, the Dean of the Faculty or other appropriate University officials will designate an appropriate substitute to oversee the informal review. b. Step 2: Formal Review The complainant will provide to the Associate Academic Dean a written statement of the concerns, including a list of persons requested to be present at the review, and the Associate Academic Dean will facilitate the remainder of the grievance process. A formal review with the complainant and the appropriate persons must be scheduled within five (5) working days. The complainant shall receive an answer within five (5) working days of the review session or be advised within five (5) working days of the conditions that prevent an answer and when an answer may be expected. The Associate Academic Dean is responsible for preparing and maintaining a written record of all pertinent events leading up to and including the formal review session. If the decision reached by the formal review does not resolve the complaint or if the decision is not properly implemented, a written appeal must be filed with the Chair of the ADAAA Committee within five (5) working days after the receipt of the formal review decision. If the participation of the Associate Academic Dean in this process represents a potential conflict of interest, the Dean of the Faculty or other appropriate university official will designate an appropriate substitute to oversee the formal review. c. Step 3: ADAAA Review Committee The members and Chair of the ADAAA Review Committee are appointed by the President. The President will include faculty members from each academic division, the Affirmative Action Officer, the Chief Information Officer or his or her designate, the Assistant Vice President of Facilities Services or his or her designate, the Director of Academic Assistance, the Retention Coordinator, and the Assistant Director of Counseling as a resource. The ADAAA Review Committee members will not include the person(s) against whom the complaint is filed or anyone whose participation would create a conflict of interest. The Committee will review the written complaint and conduct whatever hearings, investigations, and fact-findings it may consider necessary, but in no case shall the investigation period exceed ten (10) working days. The Chair of the Committee will inform the complainant of the Committee's decision in writing. If the decision from the ADAAA Review Committee does not resolve the complaint or if a response is not received within the specified period, the complainant may make a written appeal to the appropriate adjudicator within five (5) working days of the receipt of the ADAAA Committee's decision. Adjudicators: 1. Academic/Classroom accommodations: Provost 2. Student Activities or Housing accommodations: Vice President for Student Life 3. Building Access accommodations: Vice President for Business Affairs 4. Intercollegiate Athletics accommodations: Athletic Director d. Step 4: Adjudicator The complainant, the Disability Services Coordinator, and the Chair of the ADAAA Review Committee will provide all pertinent information to the adjudicator who will review the facts and hold whatever discussions are deemed desirable or as the complainant, Disability Services Coordinator, or ADAAA Review Committee Chair may request. The adjudicator will advise the complainant, the Chair of the ADAAA Review Committee, and the Disability Services Coordinator of the recommended course of action within five (5) working days after the receipt of the appeal. The decision of the adjudicator will be the final decision for the University. If the participation of the relevant adjudicator in this process represents a potential conflict of interest, the President will designate an appropriate substitute to oversee the final adjudication of the grievance. ........................... |
108.1 Access to Personnel File |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 108.1 |
| Adoption Date: 1/15/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/29/2003 |
| Replaces File: 108.1 |
| Date of Origin: 11/1/1983 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
108.1 Access to Personnel File |
A. Background The purpose of an official file maintained for each Furman faculty member in the Office of Academic Affairs is to provide a record of the academic qualifications and career of the faculty member while he or she is a member of the Furman faculty. |
B. Policy The file is maintained by the chief academic officer who has unlimited access to the file. The President may also examine the file. Upon request, the faculty member may examine the file. All other persons may see the file only with the consent of the faculty member and the chief academic officer. With such permission, the person or persons examining the file may see only those items which are pertinent to the reasons for examining that file. In all cases, Furman University will adhere to the legal stipulations pertaining to privacy of personal information. |
C. Guidelines 1. A faculty member's file in the Office of Academic Affairs normally will contain records of academic qualifications and professional experience, contracts, and copies of correspondence pertaining to the faculty member and his or her appointment, and copies of articles, manuscripts, press releases, etc., either written by the faculty member or concerning him or her. 2. Faculty files may not be removed from the general area of the Office of Academic Affairs. Any examination of a file must take place in a location designated by the chief academic officer. 3. A request to examine a file, submitted in writing, should be received in the Office of Academic Affairs at least twenty-four 24 hours before the examination of the file is to occur. 4. The person whom the file concerns may challenge any item contained in the file. Challenges must be in writing and should be directed to the chief academic officer. 5. No material in the file may be copied except with the concurrence of the person whom the file concerns and the chief academic officer. 6. Access to a faculty member's file will not be granted to any person not associated with the University--e.g., attorneys or government officials--except by permission of both the faculty member and the chief academic officer. If either of these persons objects to such access, permission to examine the file will be granted only upon presentation of a legal subpoena. ........................... |
109.1 New or Revised Academic Major |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 3/15/2000 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Academic Policies Committee |
| Current File: 109.1 |
| Adoption Date: 3/13/2000 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/24/2006 |
| Replaces File: 109.1 |
| Date of Origin: 10/8/1984 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
109.1 New or Revised Academic Major |
A. Background The Academic Policies Committee, in cooperation with the academic administration, is charged with developing curricular policies for all undergraduate academic programs. All students at |
B. Policy A new academic major or a substantive change in an existing major must be approved by all relevant departments, the Academic Policies Committee, the general faculty, and the academic administration. |
C. Guidelines 1. After departmental approval, a proposal for a new academic major or for substantive change to an existing academic major will be submitted first to the Dean of the Faculty, who will evaluate the resources necessary for the adoption or change. 2. The Dean of the Faculty will forward the proposal, with his or her evaluation, to the Academic Policies Committee. 3. The Academic Policies Committee will evaluate the proposal and, if it is approved, will present it to the faculty for action. (Consideration of new individual courses, if any, will be the responsibility of the Curriculum Committee.) 4. After approval by the faculty, the proposal will be returned to the Dean of the Faculty for approval and then sent to the Provost for final approval.
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109.2 Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Courses |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 11/11/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Academic Policies Committee |
| Current File: 109.2 |
| Adoption Date: 5/12/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/12/2008 |
| Replaces File: 109.2 |
| Date of Origin: 4/14/1997 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
A. Background Furman University has offered a variety of interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary courses for many years. Many of these courses have been offered as part of study abroad programs, but an increasing number are being offered on campus. The University encourages the development of appropriate interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary courses. |
B. Policy At Furman University interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary courses will be the responsibility of participating departments. |
C. Guidelines 1. An interdisciplinary course contains a body of knowledge that cannot be identified with any single academic discipline represented by a department on campus. These interdisciplinary courses will carry an IDS prefix when listed in the catalogue. Responsibility for evaluating and monitoring the courses will remain with the participating departments. 2. A multidisciplinary course contains distinct bodies of knowledge that are identified with academic disciplines represented by different departments on campus. It involves instructors from two or more departments who teach their disciplines in separate segments. These multidisciplinary courses will be cross-listed under the prefix of each participating department. Responsibility for evaluating and monitoring the courses will remain with the participating departments. 3. The chairs of the participating departments and the Dean of the Faculty will settle questions of teaching load, course budget, and compensation, in advance of the course offering. 4. Proposals for the interdisciplinary and multidisciplinary course must be approved by the Curriculum Committee and the faculty. ........................... |
109.3 Academic Concentrations |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 5/21/2003 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Academic Policies Committee |
| Current File: 109.3 |
| Adoption Date: 3/1/2010 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 3/1/2010 |
| Replaces File: 109.3 |
| Date of Origin: 5/12/1997 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
109.3 Academic Concentrations |
A. Background All students at Furman University are required to declare an academic major in order to receive a bachelor's degree. Also, a student may choose to enrich his or her academic experience and supplement his or her major by concentrating on a specific topic from the perspectives of different academic disciplines. In order to enable students to do so effectively, Furman University has identified certain groups of existing courses, the focus of each group being a specific area or topic deemed appropriate for academic concentration. |
B. Policy An academic concentration at Furman University shall consist of 16 to 24 hours (normally four to six courses) of related course work selected from no fewer than three departments. At least 12 of the required hours (normally three courses) shall be in courses beyond the entry level. In order for a new concentration to become part of the academic curriculum, the concentration must be approved by all departments proposing the concentration, the Dean of the Faculty, the Academic Policies Committee, and the faculty. |
C. Guidelines 1. Any group of interested faculty may submit a proposal for a new concentration. This proposal shall be submitted first to the Dean of the Faculty, who shall evaluate the resources necessary for the concentration. The Dean of the Faculty shall forward the proposal, with his or her evaluation, to the Academic Policies Committee, which will in turn evaluate the proposal and report its evaluation to the faculty. If the proposed concentration is approved by the faculty, it shall be submitted to the Dean of the Faculty for final approval. 2. The Academic Policies Committee will require the following information when a new concentration is proposed:
3. Each concentration will be administered by an oversight committee composed of a maximum of ten members. Membership should rotate periodically to reflect a balanced representation of the departments offering courses in the concentration. The Dean of the Faculty appoints the committee and its chair with advice from the participating departments. Normally, the chair of the committee shall be appointed for a three-year term. The chair of the committee is responsible for coordinating the program for the concentration and will be the contact person for communication with the Dean of the Faculty, the Associate Academic Dean, the Office of Academic Records, the Curriculum Committee, and the Academic Policies Committee regarding questions pertaining to the concentration. The membership of the oversight committees will be published online under "Concentrations" in the academic advising section and in the list of administrative committees given to the faculty. Any member of the oversight committee may advise students who declare the concentration, although the chair of the committee is responsible for coordinating advising by the committee members and keeping members aware of all changes. 4. If a student has an interest in a concentration, the student should contact the chair of the appropriate oversight committee. The chair will then assign an appropriate faculty advisor for the concentration. The student and concentration advisor will discuss the requirements and then fill out and sign a concentration form, copies of which will be sent to Academic Records and to the student's academic advisor. It is strongly recommended that a student declare an intention to pursue a particular concentration as soon as possible in his or her academic program, preferably no later than the end of the junior year. 5. Minor variations from the normal concentration requirements for an individual student must be approved by the concentration oversight committee. 6. The chairs of the oversight committees for all concentrations normally will meet at least once a year with the Dean of the Faculty to provide an overview of their concentrations and to enable the Dean to monitor their effectiveness and viability. 7. Additions to the list of course options in a concentration must be approved using the procedure outlined below.
8. All other changes to the concentration requirements (e.g., addition or subtraction of participating departments, deletion of courses from the concentration, or changes in course status such as from "required" to "optional") must be approved using the following procedure. a. The concentration oversight committee must approve the proposed revision. ........................... |
109.4 Experiential Learning |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 5/15/2001 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 00 - General, |
| Originator: Academic Policies Committee |
| Current File: 109.4 |
| Adoption Date: 5/24/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 109.4 |
| Date of Origin: 4/14/1997 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
109.4 Experiential Learning |
A. Background Experiential learning is any applied activity that takes place outside the regular classroom setting for the purpose of (1) expanding knowledge of an academic field, (2) exploring opportunities for future careers, and (3) gaining practical experience. Furman actively encourages students to pursue such experiences appropriate to their disciplines and career interests. |
B. Policy Furman University allows academic departments to decide what experiential learning activities are appropriate for their students subject to the guidelines below and subject to approval by the curriculum committee. How much academic credit those activities will carry, how they will be evaluated, and whether or not they will count toward the major will be decided by the departments. |
C. Guidelines 1. Independent Study. Independent study courses will be numbered "80," carry 1-4 hours credit, and will refer to a creative project or to primarily library research leading to substantial written work under the supervision and direction of a faculty member. 2. Individualized Internships. Individualized internships will be numbered "83," carry 0-4 hours credit, and refer to departmentally-approved internships developed by the student and approved by a faculty sponsor. The student, working with an on-site supervisor, will develop objectives before beginning the internship experience, write a report of his or her activities, and offer written reflection on the activity at the conclusion. Projects will be evaluated by a faculty supervisor or a representative committee within the academic department. 3. Research. Research activities will be numbered "85," carry 1-4 hours credit, and will refer to research by a student under the close supervision of a faculty member. Findings will be reported in a paper. 4. Departmental Internship Courses. Department internship courses will be numbered "86", carry 1-4 hours credit, and refer to internships developed by faculty. Students will write objectives, attend weekly seminars or regular meetings with a faculty supervisor, and write a paper at the conclusion of the experience. 5. Teaching Internship (Student Teaching). Teaching internships will be numbered "ED 75", will carry 12 hours credit, and will refer to required full-time internships in early childhood, elementary, secondary, or special education classes in the public schools arranged by the Education Department. Students will be supervised regularly in their teaching site by faculty, will attend weekly seminars with that faculty supervisor, and will complete additional departmental and state-approved requirements for certification in their teaching field. 6. A student enrolling in an independent study, independent research, or internship for which credit will be earned shall have a description of the proposed work approved by the supervising Furman faculty member and the department chair. Approval should be gained before the term in which the work will be done. The department chair will sign an approval form, with a descriptive title for the work, and transmit the form to the Office of Academic Records. 7. Individual departments will decide which of their experiential courses will be offered pass/fail. Departments may choose to offer courses for (1) a letter grade only, (2) a pass/fail grade only, or (3) a letter grade or a pass/fail grade. No course taken pass/fail may be used to satisfy a requirement for the major. 8. A student may not receive more than 12 hours credit from internship or research activities (those typically numbered "83", "85", and "86"). 9. The fact that an intern receives payment (a stipend, salary, or honorarium) for his or her work does not preclude internship credit. ........................... |
111.1 Continuing Education |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 111.1 |
| Adoption Date: 3/4/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 3/4/2009 |
| Replaces File: 111.1 |
| Date of Origin: 7/16/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.1 Continuing Education |
A. Background The Division of Continuing Education has offered academic credit and non-credit personal enrichment programs for persons living in the greater Greenville area since 1958. The Division of Continuing Education currently consists of the following programs: Undergraduate Evening Studies, Lifelong Learning, Center for Corporate and Professional Development, Bridges to a Brighter Future, and the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI). A full description of each of these programs is available on the Furman website. |
B. Policy The Division of Continuing Education strives to involve tenured and probationary Furman faculty as its primary resources for program development and instruction . Faculty may be assigned to teach in the Division of Continuing Education as part of their normal load or may be allowed to teach an additional course as an overload with additional compensation. |
C. Guidelines 1. Undergraduate Evening Studies teaching assignments are coordinated through and approved by the department chairs and the Dean of the Faculty. 2. Priorities in the selection of faculty to teach Undergraduate Evening Studies courses are as follows: (a) tenured and probationary faculty as part of their normal load or as an overload with additional compensation; and (b) part-time faculty from the community as approved by department chairs and the Dean of the Faculty. 3. Policies regarding the amount of overload a faculty member may teach for compensation are approved by department chairs and the administration. Department chairs reserve the right to place additional limits on faculty in cases where overload teaching would interfere with assigned duties. 4. The Director of Continuing Education (See File 111.11.) must give final approval of any faculty member selected to teach in the Division of Continuing Education. 5. The Division of Continuing Education reserves the right to cancel any course in which there is insufficient enrollment or a lack of a qualified instructor. ........................... |
111.11 Director of Continuing Education |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 10/31/2002 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 111.11 |
| Adoption Date: 3/4/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 3/4/2009 |
| Replaces File: 111.11 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1996 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.11 Director of Continuing Education |
A. Background The Division of Continuing Education (See File 111.1.) offers programs for non-credit personal enrichment and professional development and a program of academic credit courses which leads to the Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree. These programs are under the supervision of the Director of Continuing Education. |
B. Policy The Director of Continuing Education plans and administers Furman's Continuing Education Program including credit and non-credit programs. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Director of Continuing Education is appointed by and directly responsible to the Dean of the Faculty. 2. The major programs for which the Director of Continuing Education is responsible are:
3. Special duties and functions of the Director of Continuing Education include the following:
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111.2 Role of the Academic Department Chair |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/24/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 111.2 |
| Adoption Date: 2/24/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/24/2005 |
| Replaces File: 111.2 |
| Date of Origin: 9/22/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.2 Role of the Academic Department Chair |
A. Background The role of the chair of an academic department at Furman evolved over a substantial period of time, but a formal description of the position was not developed until the mid-1970s. The department chair has occupied a dual role in that he or she is the representative of his or her peers to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean and of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean to the departmental faculty (See File 000.7). The chair is also the facilitator and coordinator of departmental programs within the department and with other departments. The policy and guidelines below have been adopted to provide guidance in the numerous activities undertaken by department chairs as they now function. |
B. Policy The department chair is appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for a three-year term and is responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for the effective operation of the department. The position of department chair is designed to facilitate the teaching of the discipline to students in the most effective manner possible utilizing the competence and the abilities of the staff and the facilities available. The chair's responsibilities are understood to encompass the department's entire operation whether some duties are delegated or not. |
C. Guidelines 1. Because of the variation in size and complexity of department operations, the responsibilities described apply in varying degree to different department chairs. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean and department chair will agree on the relative importance of each responsibility to an individual department. 2. The department chair may delegate duties to members of the departmental faculty. However, responsibility for the proper execution of delegated duties remains with the chair. 3. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean will evaluate the performance of each department chair. 4. The areas of responsibility which will form the basis for each department chair's job description, in addition to teaching duties, are listed below: Personnel: All responsibilities with respect to personnel will be discharged in accordance with the university's policies and procedures and its commitment to affirmative action.
Program
Facilities
Budget
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111.3 Chaplain's Office |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 8/22/2001 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 111.3 |
| Adoption Date: 2/18/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/18/2009 |
| Replaces File: 111.3 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.3 Chaplain's Office |
A. Background Consistent with the heritage of the institution the University includes trained clergy among its professional staff. |
B. Policy The chaplain and his or her associates are responsible for providing a Christian ministry to the campus community and for coordinating campus religious activities. |
C. Guidelines 1. The chaplain is appointed by the President and reports directly to the President. 2. Among the duties of the chaplain and staff are:
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111.31 University Chaplain |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 8/23/2001 |
| Category: 0 - General Administration; 00 - General, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 111.31 |
| Adoption Date: 8/23/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/18/2009 |
| Replaces File: 111.31 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1986 |
| Classification: |
| In Archive? No |
111.31 University Chaplain |
A. Background The chaplains provide Christian ministry to the Furman community and nurture campus religious life. Believing that faith and learning belong together in an academic community, the chaplains offer pastoral care and prophetic witness. They encourage an ecumenical spirit that affirms the religious traditions represented on campus. Stressing a collegial approach, the chaplains view ministry as a cooperative effort of clergy, students, faculty, and staff. |
B. Policy The University Chaplain is an administrative officer directly responsible to the President of the University. He or she oversees and makes recommendations concerning the religious life on campus. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Chaplain is appointed by the President with the approval of the trustees. 2. The Chaplain's staff includes an associate, an administrative assistant, twelve campus ministers, chapel receptionist, sexton, and student assistants. 3. To encourage (with support and challenge) the Furman family in their spiritual and moral growth, the chaplains:
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111.4 Director of Graduate Studies |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 111.4 |
| Adoption Date: 1/15/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/30/2003 |
| Replaces File: 111.4 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.4 Director of Graduate Studies |
A. Background Furman offers graduate work leading to degrees in two fields. The Master of Arts degree is offered by the Department of Education, and the Master of Science degree is offered by the Department of Chemistry. All graduate work is under the direction of a Director of Graduate Studies. |
B. Policy All graduate work is under the supervision of an administrative officer, the Director of Graduate Studies. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Director of Graduate Studies is appointed by and responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 2. The Director of Graduate Studies acts as liaison between the Graduate Council and departments offering courses for graduate credit. 3. The Director of Graduate Studies is responsible for:
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111.41 Associate Dean for Summer Sessions |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 111.41 |
| Adoption Date: 1/15/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 111.41 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.41 Associate Dean for Summer Sessions |
A. Background Furman operates summer sessions to enable students to get ahead in their degree program, to enrich their program, or to make up courses not completed during the academic year. |
B. Policy The Associate Dean for Summer Sessions is an officer of the administration responsible for matters related to the administration of the summer sessions. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Associate Dean for Summer Sessions is appointed by and responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 2. The Associate Dean for Summer Sessions is responsible for two terms in each summer session. Undergraduates have a first term of six weeks and a second term of four weeks. Graduate students have two five-week terms. 3. The Associate Dean for Summer Sessions is responsible for:
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111.5 Associate Academic Dean |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 9/21/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 111.5 |
| Adoption Date: 9/21/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/21/2005 |
| Replaces File: 111.5 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.5 Associate Academic Dean |
A. Background Since 1965, the year in which the first Associate Dean was appointed, the chief academic officer has been assisted by the Associate Academic Dean. |
B. Policy The Associate Academic Dean is appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, to whom the Associate Academic Dean is responsible. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Associate Academic Dean normally teaches one course per year. 2. The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Academic Dean include the following: a. Advise students and faculty concerning academic policies and procedures; b. Hear students' requests for exceptions to certain academic regulations and deadlines (drop/add deadline, course withdrawal deadline, pass/fail deadline, final exam schedule, exceptions to comprehensive tuition fee, overloading, permission for day students to take courses in the evening program and vice-versa); c. Verify student class absences reported as excused. Coordinate faculty notification of official excused absences; d. Coordinate academic probation regulations. Notify students of probation status, including academic suspension and dismissal, and of the grades needed to return to good standing. e. Administer the adjudication process of alleged cases of academic dishonesty; f. Administer the process of student appeals of grades; g. Oversee and coordinate the process by which students are readmitted to the university; h. Oversee and coordinate the processes by which students are permitted a leave of absence from the university and participation in university-sanctioned exchange programs; i. With the Vice President for Student Services, coordinate student withdrawals for medical reasons; j. Supervise and coordinate procedures for student evaluation of instruction and the posting of faculty notices; k. Work with the chair of the faculty Appeals Committee, the Office of Academic Records, and students to facilitate the processing of students academic appeals; l. Communicate with the universitys NCAA compliance officer and the Athletic Director concerning students eligibility for varsity competition; m. Serve on the Presidents Council, Administrative Council, ADA Review Committee (Chair), Athletics Committee (ex-officio), Academic Policies Committee, Curriculum Committee, Calendar Committee, Emergency Response Team, and other committees as appointed by the Dean; n. Supervise the Assistant Academic Dean, the Director of Academic Assistance, the Disability Services Coordinator, and the Administrative Assistant to the Associate Academic Dean; and o. Assist the Dean as requested. ........................... |
111.51 Assistant Academic Dean |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 9/21/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 111.51 |
| Adoption Date: 9/21/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/21/2005 |
| Replaces File: 111.51 |
| Date of Origin: 4/22/1996 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.51 Assistant Academic Dean |
A. Background In 1998, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean appointed an Assistant Academic Dean to assist the Associate Academic Dean. As of 2001, the Assistant Academic Deans responsibilities became as listed below. |
B. Policy The Assistant Academic Dean is responsible to and assists the Associate Academic Dean. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Assistant Academic Dean is appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean and is responsible to the Associate Academic Dean. 2. The Assistant Academic Dean normally teaches two courses per year. 3. The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Academic Dean include the following: a. Administer the Academic Advising Program, including assigning advisors to all new students prior to matriculation in September; supervising the schedule of advising meetings during new student orientation; preparing materials for advisors, such as student data sheets and the Academic Advising Handbook; providing educational programs for new and experienced advisors; chairing the Advising Committee; working with the Office of Academic Records to maintain web pages related to advising, curriculum planning, and registration; and supervising procedures for maintaining advising assignments in the student database. c. Advise and counsel students on academic matters with particular attention to students experiencing academic difficulty. Refer students to other campus resources where appropriate; d. Communicate with faculty about students' absences from class. With the Vice President for Student Services, administer the Early Warning program wherein students are contacted if they have missed three or more consecutive class days. Intercede and refer such students if the absences are discovered to be due to serious health problems or other difficulties; e. Serve as the administrative resource for the Individualized Curriculum Program and counsel students about the development of ICP proposals; f. Administer the Cultural Life Program which includes hiring and supervising students to serve as CLP Managers and CLP Event Staff, maintaining web page to publicize events, supervising the record keeping process for student attendance at events, and certifying students CLP attendance to the Office of Academic Records; g. Coordinate the Academic Reading Community for freshmen which includes appointing a committee to select the book; recruiting faculty and staff to lead discussion groups; and as appropriate, arranging a visit for the author to visit campus; h. With the Office of Academic Records, coordinate the annual Academic Awards Banquet; i. Serve on the Academic Advising Committee (chair), Administrative Council, Calendar Committee, Catalog Committee, Cultural Life Program Committee, Individualized Curriculum Committee and other committees as appointed by the Dean; j. Assist the Dean and the University Registrar in monitoring and adjusting course offerings; k. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean and Associate Academic Dean; l. Supervise the Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Academic Dean. ........................... |
111.52 Assistant Academic Dean for Undergraduate Research and Internships |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 111.52 |
| Adoption Date: 6/17/1998 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 11/28/2001 |
| Replaces File: |
| Date of Origin: 6/17/1998 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.52 Assistant Academic Dean for Undergraduate Research and Internships |
A. Background Since 1989, the year in which the first Assistant Academic Dean was appointed, the Associate Academic Dean has been assisted by the Assistant Academic Dean. In 1998, the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean appointed two Assistant Academic Dean, one of whom holds primary responsibility for overseeing administration of undergraduate research and internship programs. |
B. Policy The Assistant Academic Dean for Undergraduate Research and Internships is responsible to and assists the Associate Academic Dean. |
C. Guidelines The duties and responsibilities of the Assistant Academic Dean for Undergraduate Research and Internships include: 1. Directing the Furman Advantage Program by:
2. Directing the Furman Internship Office within the Johnson Center for Engaged Learning by:
3. Coordinating the Furman Undergraduate Research Program by:
4. Assisting the Associate Academic Dean by:
5. Serving as the facility supervisor for John E. Johns Hall. ........................... |
111.6 Associate Dean and University Registrar |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 10/10/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 111.6 |
| Adoption Date: 1/19/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/30/2005 |
| Replaces File: 111.6 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.6 Associate Dean and University Registrar |
A. Background The offices of Associate Dean for Academic Programs and Associate Dean for Academic Advising, which developed out of a division of duties imposed upon the Associate Academic Dean by the Kellogg grant (1976), were restructured at the close of that grant and the office of Associate Dean and University Registrar was created. |
B. Policy The Associate Dean and University Registrar is an administrative officer who assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean in matters related to students' academic work. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Associate Dean and University Registrar is appointed by the President after consultation with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. The position is full-time with faculty status and reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 2. The duties and functions of the office include the following:
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111.7 Vice President for Enrollment |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 12/14/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 111.7 |
| Adoption Date: 12/14/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/24/2006 |
| Replaces File: 111.7 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.7 Vice President for Enrollment |
A. Background Until 1992, all enrollment functions of the university reported to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. In 1992 the new position of Vice President for Enrollment was created to oversee these activities. |
B. Policy The Vice President for Enrollment is responsible to the President for the activities of the Admissions, Financial Aid, Planning and Institutional Research, and Student Employment offices. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Vice President for Enrollment is appointed by the President. 2. The following persons report directly to the Vice President for Enrollment:
3. The duties and functions of this office include but are not restricted to:
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111.8 Director of Admissions |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Enrollment |
| Current File: 111.8 |
| Adoption Date: 3/10/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 3/10/2008 |
| Replaces File: 111.8 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.8 Director of Admissions |
A. Background The Admissions Office is responsible for administering the admissions process for the undergraduate day program as determined by the faculty admissions committee. The Director of Admissions supervises this office. |
B. Policy The Director of Admissions reports to the Vice President for Enrollment for matters concerning the recruitment programs and admissions procedures for all the undergraduate students in the day program. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Director of Admissions is appointed by the Vice President for Enrollment. 2. The Director of Admissions is charged with giving leadership to the professional staff of the Admissions Office: admissions counselors and a support staff. 3. The duties and functions of the director include the following:
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111.9 Director of Financial Aid |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 2/10/2003 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Enrollment |
| Current File: 111.9 |
| Adoption Date: 4/14/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/14/2009 |
| Replaces File: 111.9 |
| Date of Origin: 5/21/1986 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
111.9 Director of Financial Aid |
A. Background Title IV of the Higher Education Act of 1965, as amended, requires that higher education institutions have an office dedicated to the delivery of federal financial aid funds. A large percentage of Furman students depend on financial aid to help finance their college education. Furman has a financial aid office to help secure aid for students' use and matches students' needs for aid with amounts and kinds available. |
B. Policy The Director of Financial Aid is responsible to the Vice President for Enrollment for administering all the University's financial aid programs. Guidelines for awarding scholarships are approved by the Awards and Financial Aid Committee. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Director of Financial Aid is appointed by the Vice President for Enrollment. 2. The Director of Financial Aid supervises the work of all staff in the Office of Financial Aid. 3. Special duties and functions include but are not limited to the following (may be delegated to other financial aid staff as deemed appropriate):
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112.5 The Faculty |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 112.5 |
| Adoption Date: 1/15/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 10/22/2008 |
| Replaces File: 112.5 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
112.5 The Faculty |
The faculty is organized under the Constitution and Bylaws of the Faculty of Furman University as adopted by the faculty and approved by the President and the Board of Trustees. (See Exhibit A in Appendix.) ........................... |
112.6 Study Abroad Program Administration |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean |
| Current File: 112.6 |
| Adoption Date: 5/5/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/5/1999 |
| Replaces File: 112.6 |
| Date of Origin: 6/10/1977 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
112.6 Study Abroad Program Administration |
A. Background Furman University conducts a number of study abroad programs for students. |
B. Policy All study abroad programs will be conducted so as to provide adequate supervision, guarantee maximum benefit to the participants, and ensure strict fiscal controls. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean has general administrative responsibility for all study abroad programs. 2. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean appoints a Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs and directors for each individual foreign study program. The Coordinator will work in connection with the Director of International Education. 3. Each program must meet the criteria established by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 4. Each director is responsible for the administration of all aspects of the program, including arrangements for travel, lodging, educational facilities, and approved curriculum. Travel plans will be subject to the approval of the Coordinator of Foreign Study Programs and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 5. Teaching faculty for each program will be recommended by the appropriate department chairperson in consultation with the director of the program and the Coordinator of Study Abroad Programs. In selecting faculty the chairperson should consider not only the special requirements of the program but the department's needs on the home campus. The choice of all faculty in study abroad programs must be approved by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 6. All such programs which provide for academic credit will be so planned and conducted as to meet high academic standards. Each program will include provisions for lectures, study, and examinations as well as those tests, papers, reports, etc., which are appropriate to the course and the schedule. These elements should approximate the content and procedures set for similar courses conducted on the campus. 7. The program director administers the process of selecting participants. The teaching faculty assist. Normally, a program which requires a Furman director must have a minimum enrollment of fifteen. Among the requirements for consideration of any applicant from schools other than Furman will be submission of a transcript and a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor. A personal interview will be required if at all possible. Approved participants from other schools will be assessed a fee in addition to the basic fee charged Furman students. 8. Since the fees charged for some study abroad programs may be inadequate to cover the actual costs, the university reserves the right to cancel or curtail scholarships or concessions to participants during the term of study abroad. 9. Each director establishes a budget for his program and presents it to the coordinator and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean for approval. The approved budget will be strictly observed. 10. Each program director is responsible for seeing that consent and general release forms are executed for each program participant and that these forms are delivered to Financial Services before the participants leave the campus. 11. The necessary expenses of the director and faculty teaching in the program will be paid by the university. These will include the following:
12. Within four weeks after the conclusion of a program, the director will file a report on the program budget. 13. If the director has found it necessary to use Furman funds for unsupported personal expenses, these funds must be repaid within one month of the conclusion of the program. 14. Grades for off-campus courses are due within two months of the conclusion of the program. ........................... |
117.1 Overload Teaching for Extra Compensation |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 11/17/2006 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 117.1 |
| Adoption Date: 5/12/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/12/2008 |
| Replaces File: 117.1 |
| Date of Origin: 2/18/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
117.1 Overload Teaching for Extra Compensation |
A. Background Overload teaching at Furman is limited and restricted to situations of special need, with each case approved on an individual basis. Overload teaching may be compensated with released time or additional remuneration. The expansion of credit courses in the Continuing Education Division and graduate programs has brought about a need for more overload teaching. |
B. Policy Any faculty member may participate in overload teaching for additional compensation or released time. |
C. Guidelines 1. Overload duties should be assigned equitably among all faculty members who desire to participate. 2. Faculty members must be teaching a full load (See File 185.5) in order to quality for overload compensation. Department chairs reserve the right to limit overload teaching of faculty in cases where such teaching would interfere with assigned duties. 3. Faculty members may be permitted to teach no more than one course as an overload for additional compensation during any one academic year. Overloads may be taught as a part of the regular academic program, Continuing Education, or graduate programs. Exceptions may be granted under unusual circumstances with approval from the department chair (or budget unit head) and the Dean of the Faculty. 4. Faculty members who have not taught an overload during the previous academic year should be granted priority for summer teaching assignments. Summer session teaching does not constitute an overload. (See File 118.1.) 5. All teaching overloads must be requested and approved in writing prior to the beginning of the term. Approvals must be granted by the department chair and the Dean of the Faculty. 6. The rate of compensation for full-time faculty teaching an overload as a part of the regular academic program, Continuing Education, and the graduate program is set annually. ........................... |
118.1 Organization: Summer Session |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 10/10/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 118.1 |
| Adoption Date: 1/27/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 118.1 |
| Date of Origin: 7/16/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
118.1 Organization: Summer Session |
A. Background The Furman University Summer Sessions are organized separately from the regular academic year and are designed to provide both enrichment and remedial opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students or recertification opportunities for teachers. The director is responsible to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. |
B. Policy Any faculty member may enter into a separate Summer Session contract issued by the Director of the Summer Sessions. |
C. Guidelines 1. No faculty member is obligated to teach in Furman Summer Sessions, nor can the University guarantee summer teaching for any member of the faculty. 2. In order to teach in a summer session, a faculty member must be recommended by the department chair and approved by the Director of the Summer Sessions and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 3. Academic departments should provide for a rotation of members for summer teaching. 4. Academic departments should offer a variety of courses and programs for both undergraduate and graduate students where appropriate. 5. Special programs designed to appeal to particular groups, such as teachers in the public schools, are encouraged for the summer. 6. The salary scale for summer work is based on a percentage of the teacher's regular salary for the session immediately past. This percentage is determined by the administration in view of available resources. 7. When tuition realized from a course in the Summer Session is less than the amount required to pay the instructor, the contract may be renegotiated either to adjust to the salary or to cancel the course. ........................... |
119.1 Teacher Education Program |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 10/10/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 10 - Organization, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 119.1 |
| Adoption Date: 3/13/2006 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 3/13/2006 |
| Replaces File: 119.1 |
| Date of Origin: 9/5/1984 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
119.1 Teacher Education Program |
A. Background Teacher education at Furman is a University program administered by the Director of Teacher Education. The Chair of the Education Department serves as Director of Teacher Education. |
B. Policy The Education Department has the primary responsibility for initiating and implementing recommendations regarding the policies and procedures of the Teacher Education Program. The responsibility for the program is shared by the Education Department and the Teacher Education Committee. |
C. Guidelines
1. The Education Department (a) recommends policies and procedures for the Teacher Education Program to the Teacher Education Committee and votes final approval upon receiving the written endorsement from that committee. (If final approval is not voted, the Education Department must return its objection(s) in writing to the committee for further consideration. Approved recommendations which are acceptable to both the Education Department and the Teacher Education Committee will become part of the official policies and procedures of the Teacher Education Program); (b) establishes policies and procedures appropriate to the certification programs; (c) recruits students for the Teacher Education Program; (d) processes applications for admission to the Teacher Education Program; (e) advises students regarding program requirements and state mandates for certification; (f) coordinates the required field and clinical experiences; (g) ensures that the content required to meet external accreditation standards is addressed throughout the Teacher Education Program; (h) maintains contact with alumni of the Teacher Education Program. 2. The Director of Teacher Education (a) assumes a co-leadership role with the accreditation coordinator for NCATE and other accreditation self-studies; (b) serves as a member of the departmental Program Review Committee and the Graduate Council; (c) represents Furman University at meetings of the South Carolina Education Deans Alliance (SCEDA); (d) represents Furman University at meetings of the South Carolina State Department of Education and the State Board of Education; (e) chairs the Teacher Education Committee and coordinates Teacher Education Program efforts within the department and across departments; (f) monitors certification regulations and regulation changes and informs appropriate departments and faculty; (g) monitors the admission of teacher candidates to the Teacher Education Program; (h) recommends to the South Carolina State Department of Education that teacher candidates who complete the Teacher Education Program be issued appropriate teaching certificates; (i) monitors student progress to ensure that they meet academic guidelines set by the Teacher Education Program and/or the terms of the scholarships available to those intending to teach. 3. The Teacher Education Committee is appointed annually by the Provost in consultation with the Director of Teacher Education. The Committee, consisting of faculty representing each certification, (a) reviews new policies and procedures for the Teacher Education Program as recommended by the Education Department; (b) endorses recommendations or suggests modifications, and returns its recommendations in writing to the Education Department; (c) may suggest changes regarding policies and procedures and may recommend new policies and procedures. Changes and new policies, however, must be approved by the Education Department, which may consult with the Committee as appropriate. 4. Participating academic departments (a) designate faculty members to serve as department advisors for students completing the Teacher Education Program; (b) inform students of teaching as a career option and encourage qualified students to pursue it; (c) maintain an accurate worksheet of certification requirements; (d) ensure that all departmental courses designated on certification worksheets meet the appropriate standards; and (e) identify faculty qualified to assist in the evaluation of student interns. ........................... |
120.1 Faculty Absences |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 5/12/2003 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 120.1 |
| Adoption Date: 11/5/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 11/5/2008 |
| Replaces File: 120.1 |
| Date of Origin: 7/2/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
120.1 Faculty Absences |
A. Background At times a faculty member must be absent from class or other University obligations because of illness or other legitimate reasons. |
B. Policy Faculty members are expected to meet all scheduled classes unless University responsibilities or personal emergencies force them to be absent. |
C. Guidelines 1. Faculty should discuss anticipated absences from the campus and classes with the department chair. 2. In case of absence for an emergency the department chair should be notified;, if the department chair is not available, faculty should notify the Dean of the Faculty. 3. Absences from class should be arranged to interfere as little as possible with the academic process. 4. In situations requiring prolonged absence, the department chair and the Dean of the Faculty will make arrangements to have the faculty member's responsibilities covered until he or she returns. 5. Faculty requesting a leave of absence for professional or personal reasons should consult(See File 165.5, "Leaves of Absence") 6. Cases of extended or permanent disability are handled individually and medical prognosis and insurance coverage will be taken into consideration (See File 815.1, "Family and Medical Leaves of Absence"). ........................... |
120.2 Student Absences from Class |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Academic Policies Committee |
| Current File: 120.2 |
| Adoption Date: 5/2/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/2/2008 |
| Replaces File: 120.2 |
| Date of Origin: 9/11/1995 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
120.2 Student Absences from Class |
A. Background Exercising their historical freedom and responsibility to set individualized class attendance policies for each of their courses, faculty employ a broad spectrum of policies governing students' absences from class and their options for making up work that is missed. Differences among courses and instructors may lead to confusion or misunderstanding on the part of students unless the policy for each course is clearly stated. |
B. Policy Each faculty member is expected to establish a policy governing student absences, both "excused" and "unexcused," and to publish this policy in the course syllabus each term. Unless the instructor announces otherwise, the policy stated in the university catalogue will be in effect. |
C. Guidelines 1. The absence policy should state clearly the total number of absences allowed in the course and the penalty that will be imposed if the student exceeds the number allowed. 2. The policy should clarify what distinction, if any, the instructor makes between "excused" and "unexcused" absences. Professors who distinguish among reasons for absences should note the remaining guidelines listed below. 3. In the commonly accepted meaning, "excused" absences are those occurring when a student is ill; when other circumstances beyond a student's control prevent class attendance; when a student attends a required extracurricular activity, such as a field trip; or when a student is officially representing Furman in a scheduled activity, such as a musical performance, a scientific conference, or an intercollegiate athletic event. 4. Students who miss class with an excused absence should not be unfairly penalized for the work missed, but they are fully responsible for such work. Furthermore, if an instructor has established an attendance policy that limits the total number of absences allowed, excused absences do count against that limit. 5. The course syllabus should specify in detail the instructor's policy concerning a student's ability to make up work because of an excused absence. For example, if the policy is that a test can be made up only if taken earlier than the scheduled date and only with five class days' advance notice, then this fact should be clearly stated in the syllabus. 6. The student's role in the case of an anticipated excused absence is to notify the professor well in advance of the absence, to support the request with appropriate documentation, and to assume the full responsibility for making up work that is missed, in the manner specified in the course syllabus. The student must also keep count of total absences in the course in order to avoid earning an "F" for excessive absences, if that is the policy in a particular course. 7. The following procedures have been used in recent years to govern the documentation of excused absences: For short-term illnesses, a student should show the professor a note from the infirmary. For more serious illnesses requiring hospitalization or travel home, a university nurse or the Associate Academic Dean will obtain medical documentation and send a written statement to each of the student's professors. Absences due to a death in the family, religious observance, or other factors beyond the student's control will also be verified by the Associate Academic Dean. 8. When a faculty or staff member sponsors an event for which the participating students' absences are requested to be excused, the sponsor should record the request through the office of the Associate Academic Dean at least one week before the scheduled event, if possible. After this documentation is recorded in that office, the sponsor will be responsible for photocopying the request form and distributing it to the participating students, who will in turn give it to their course instructors at the time they inquire about arrangements to make up work that will be missed. 9. Rescheduling of a final exam for any reason, by either a student or a professor, must be approved in advance by the Associate Academic Dean. (See the "Examinations" sections of the university catalogue. Note that no special permission is needed if a faculty member wishes to allow a student to take an examination with students in another section of the same course.) A student's request to reschedule a final exam will be considered only in the case of serious illness or other circumstances beyond the student's control. ........................... |
121.1 Conference Hours for Faculty Members |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 5/12/2003 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Acad. Adm. & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 121.1 |
| Adoption Date: 11/5/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 11/5/2008 |
| Replaces File: 121.1 |
| Date of Origin: 7/2/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
121.1 Conference Hours for Faculty Members |
A. Background The philosophy of the University is that faculty should regularly be available to students. |
B. Policy Every faculty member is expected to be available for formal and informal student contacts and to encourage such contacts. |
C. Guidelines 1. Faculty should make clear to their classes that they are available to discuss students' work in the course and indicate a procedure for students to arrange to see them. 2. Office hours and class schedule should be posted in locations readily accessible to students. ........................... |
121.2 Committee Service |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 5/12/2003 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Acad. Adm. & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 121.2 |
| Adoption Date: 4/10/2003 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/10/2003 |
| Replaces File: 121.2 |
| Date of Origin: 7/1/1974 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
121.2 Committee Service |
A. Background Faculty members at Furman share University governance through committee participation. In a given year approximately half the members of the faculty serve on one or more standing faculty committees. Members are elected annually by the faculty and serve for one year, although reelection is common up to a maximum of three terms on any committee. In addition there are administrative standing committees, members of which are appointed. And from time to time special committees are appointed by administrative officers or by the Chair of the Faculty or are elected by the faculty. |
B. Policy Service on faculty and administrative committees is a recognized faculty duty at Furman. |
C. Guidelines 1. If a faculty member is nominated or appointed to a committee, in the absence of any serious objection, he or she is expected to accept committee membership. 2. Normally no one serves on more than two committees--one faculty, one administrative--at the same time. 3. Faculty members in their first year at Furman are excused from committee service. 4. Reasonable representation of academic divisions and departments is a goal when committee assignments are made. 5. Membership and responsibilities of faculty committees are found in the faculty constitution. 6. Appointments to administrative committees are coordinated by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 7. The procedure for electing faculty committees is described in the Constitution and Bylaws of the Faculty of Furman University. ........................... |
121.3 Academic Advising |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 10/15/2004 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 121.3 |
| Adoption Date: 10/11/2004 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 10/11/2004 |
| Replaces File: 121.3 |
| Date of Origin: 3/14/1988 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
121.3 Academic Advising |
A. Background While individual students are ultimately responsible for the decisions they make regarding their academic programs, the University recognizes its obligation to provide students with accurate and timely information concerning academic requirements and to advise and assist them in making their decisions. |
B. Policy All full-time faculty members are responsible for participating in the academic advising program. Part-time faculty who express an interest in the advising program may serve as academic advisors for majors in their department and for students who have yet to declare a major, if approved by the appropriate Department Chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Administrators and professsional staff members who express an interest in the program may serve as academic advisors for students who have yet to declare a major if approved by the Assistant Academic Dean and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. Once a student declares a major, he/she will be assigned to a faculty advisor in the appropriate department(s). |
C. Guidelines 1. All faculty members are to be familiar with the academic regulations contained in the Furman University Catalogue. 2. Faculty members are expected to offer all their advisees the opportunity to meet with them to discuss courses and academic matters during the pre-registration periods for fall, winter and spring terms. Other meetings during the academic year may be scheduled at the discretion of the advisor and the student. 3. The Assistant Academic Dean will assign students to advisors and will supervise the academic advising program. Faculty members will normally be assigned four to six new students to advise each year. 4. Department chairs are responsible for coordinating the advising of majors (see File 111.2, C. 4.). All full-time faculty will generally be expected to advise majors. The Chair will attempt to assign majors in an equitable fashion so that the advising load is evenly distributed throughout the Department. The Office of the Assistant Academic Dean can assist the Chair in determining the total number of advisees that an advisor has been assigned, including students who have not yet declared majors. 5. Faculty in their first year of service are excused from advising duties. 6. Normally, faculty conducting study abroad programs will be assigned no advising duties to be performed while they are away from Furman. Depending upon the term and duration of the program, however, they may be assigned freshmen advisees. 7. Normally, faculty on sabbatical leave will be assigned no advising duties. Such faculty will not be assigned freshmen advisees during a sabbatical year. 8. In rare cases, other faculty members having unusually heavy responsibilities may be excused from advising by the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean. 9. The Assistant Academic Dean will conduct annual training sessions for new faculty in academic advising. Review sessions for current advisors will be held as deemed appropriate based on changes in the curriculum or registration procedures. 10. Academic advisors are not required to counsel students on personal problems but should be prepared to make referrals to appropriate professionals when such problems come to their attention. 11. Department chairs, the Faculty Status Committee, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean will take advising into account (see Files 101.1 and 157.3) when considering faculty members for promotion and/or tenure, and annual salary increases. For their tenure and promotion files and annual evaluations, faculty members may request documentation from the Office of the Assistant Academic Dean as evidence of unusually heavy advising responsibilities. ........................... |
121.5 Academic Integrity |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 11/3/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Academic Policies Committee |
| Current File: 121.5 |
| Adoption Date: 10/10/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 11/11/2008 |
| Replaces File: 121.5 |
| Date of Origin: 10/9/1978 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
121.5 Academic Integrity |
A. Background Furman affirms that integrity is the foundation of the academic enterprise and essential both to the validity of the educational process and to the healthy functioning of the learning community. Honesty, trust, respect, fairness, responsibility, even in the face of adversity, serve as the cornerstones of intellectual life, in and out of the classroom [“The Fundamental Values of Academic Integrity,” The Center for Academic Integrity, Duke University, October 1999]. Furman aspires to promote these values and to prevent misconduct by communicating an expectation of integrity through appropriate education of students and faculty. The University also aims to ensure fundamental fairness for all parties when allegations of academic misconduct are made. |
B. Policy Students, faculty, and administrators are expected to promote a culture of academic integrity. Students have the ultimate responsibility for knowing Furman’s policy and expectations regarding academic integrity, and for behaving honorably in their academic work. Ignorance of what constitutes academic misconduct is not an acceptable defense for violating the community standard. All faculty at Furman are responsible for identifying instances of possible academic misconduct, for initiating the procedures specified in this policy, and for imposing a penalty they consider appropriate. The University administration is responsible for encouraging and supporting an environment in the University community that both values academic integrity and discourages indifference toward
Responsibility for the adjudication of reported infractions and the assessment of sanctions outside the penalty in the course rests with the Academic Discipline Committee (ADC), a body comprising faculty and students (File 190.6). In some instances, such as the falsifying of official documents, the University Discipline Committee will have this responsibility (see The Helmsman, “Disciplinary Processes”). |
C. Guidelines 1. All members of the community of scholars are responsible for fostering the principles of academic integrity. However, the failure of one party to uphold its responsibility does not exempt the others from upholding theirs. 2. Administrative responsibilities. The University aims to educate all members of the campus community about the importance of academic integrity and Furman’s policies and procedures for handling allegations of misconduct in the academic realm. 3. Faculty responsibilities. All members of the faculty have the responsibility to promote academic integrity in and out of the classroom by their encouragement and example, to make every reasonable effort to prevent academic misconduct from occurring, to conform to the University-established procedures for addressing suspected violations of the academic integrity policy, and to serve on the ADC. 4. Student responsibilities. The ultimate responsibility for behaving with integrity rests with the student. In addition, students play a vital role in creating a campus environment that exemplifies the fundamental principles of academic integrity. These responsibilities extend beyond avoiding personal academic misconduct. A student who has reason to believe that another student has violated the principles of academic integrity shall communicate this to the instructor of the course or other appropriate individual or other appropriate official. 5. All forms of academic misconduct including cheating, plagiarism, misrepresentation, and unacceptable collaboration are violations of Furman’s academic integrity standard. Examples and explanations may be found elsewhere in official University documents (e.g., The Helmsman and the academic integrity portion of the Furman University web site). 6. When a faculty member suspects that academic misconduct has occurred, he or she is to consider evidence related to the incident and may choose to consult with the department chair, or an appropriate faculty colleague and/or the Associate Academic Dean. Faculty are required to begin investigating an incident of possible academic misconduct as soon as it is suspected, even if suspicions come to light after the conclusion of the course or after the student's completion of a degree. If the faculty member has reason to believe that it is “more likely than not” that academic misconduct has occurred, he or she should follow the procedures outlined in File 190.6 to resolve the matter. In normal circumstances, the faculty will forward information about the case to the Associate Academic Dean. The Associate Academic Dean will refer disputes involving academic misconduct to the Academic Discipline Committee. 7. The Academic Discipline Committee is a standing committee of the faculty responsible for adjudicating alleged violations of the academic integrity policy. (See File 190.6). 8. The ADC will convene as soon as is reasonably possible to consider the case according to its guidelines. A majority decision will be rendered based upon the standard of the greater weight of the evidence (“more likely than not”). Additionally, the Committee may recommend a grade penalty to the faculty member, or may assess sanctions or penalties other than grade penalties assigned by the instructor. This would be appropriate for cases involving broader considerations such as repeat offenses. 9. In all cases, a student charged with academic misconduct may appeal to the ADC the faculty member’s decision that academic misconduct has occurred. See file 190.6. 10. A student charged with academic misconduct may not alter his or her registration status in the course (e.g., drop or withdraw from the course, or elect to take the course pass-fail) while the charge is pending, nor may a student found responsible of academic misconduct alter his/her registration status in the course. The ADC, however, may revoke pass-fail status in a course enrolled on that basis as an additional penalty for academic misconduct. In this case, the revoked pass-fail hours would still contribute to the 12 semester-hour maximum allotted to the student. |
122.1 Professional Ethics and Responsibilities |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 122.1 |
| Adoption Date: 5/12/1997 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 10/22/2008 |
| Replaces File: 122.1 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
122.1 Professional Ethics and Responsibilities |
A. Background Furman University seeks to provide fair and feasible procedures for examining claims that faculty members have been subjected to discrimination as defined in Furman's Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action Program (See File 832.1). Appeals concerning promotions, tenure, and renewal of contracts are covered under the procedures outlined in File 198.2. |
B. Policy Furman faculty are expected to meet the ethical standards and responsibilities of their academic profession. |
C. Guidelines 1. Faculty are expected "to seek and to state the truth as they see it." They are expected to continue developing their scholarly competence, to practice intellectual honesty, to exercise critical self-discipline, and to avoid subsidiary interests that would "seriously hamper or compromise their freedom of inquiry." (See File 137.3, "Political Activity"), and (See File 137.8, "Individual Rights and Responsibilities") 2. Faculty are expected to demonstrate respect for students as persons, to foster their honest academic conduct, to protect their academic freedom, to hold them to the professional standards of their discipline, to evaluate their performance according to its merit, and to acknowledge significant scholarly assistance from them. Faculty are expected to avoid exploitation of students for institutional or personal gain. 3. Whereas the university encourages close faculty-student relationships, at the same time it expects faculty to maintain their professional role and to refrain from dating and/or sexual relations with any student enrolled at Furman, except when the student and faculty member involved are married to each other. (See File 131.5, "Due Process"), and (See File 137.8),"Individual Rights and Responsibilities") 4. Faculty are expected to acknowledge their membership in an academic community: they are expected to defend the free inquiry of associates, to exchange scholarly criticism, and to show due respect for the opinions of others. 5. Faculty are expected to be responsible citizens of the university: they are expected to accept their share of faculty governance, to observe regulations and work for needed revisions, to give due notice of anticipated interruptions or termination of service, and to guard against encroachment upon their contractual responsibilities by work or activities beyond the university. ........................... |
122.2 Student Evaluation of Instructors |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 10/17/2002 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Acad. Adm. & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 122.2 |
| Adoption Date: 4/8/2002 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/8/2002 |
| Replaces File: 122.2 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
122.2 Student Evaluation of Instructors |
A. Background Each term students have the opportunity to evaluate the instructor of each class on forms prepared by the Faculty Status Committee and/or the academic department. |
B. Policy Each faculty member will provide an opportunity for students in each class to evaluate the course and the instruction. A department chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean in unusual circumstances may approve the omission of this procedure for a specific course. |
C. Guidelines 1. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean is responsible for distribution of the necessary forms each term at least two weeks before the beginning of the exam period. Faculty members are responsible for providing class time for students to complete the evaluations before the beginning of the examination period. 2. A student appointed by the professor in each class administers the evaluation per instructions provided and delivers them to the Associate Academic Dean. 3. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean is responsible for compiling results of the evaluations and delaying their distribution until grades for the class have been reported. 4. Results of the evaluations are available to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean, the Faculty Status Committee, the department chair, and the instructor. 5. The Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean and the Faculty Status Committee may review the results of student evaluations in formulating their recommendations on salary, promotion, tenure, renewal of contract, nonrenewal of contract, or termination. 6. Individual faculty members are urged to use the student evaluations to improve their classroom work. Department chairs are encouraged to use them as one basis for conversations with individual faculty members regarding their work. 7. The department chair and the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean may approve the omission of the usual student evaluation in those cases in which the faculty member may provide comparable information to be used in the evaluation process. ........................... |
122.3 Final Examinations |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 122.3 |
| Adoption Date: 3/19/2008 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 3/19/2008 |
| Replaces File: 122.3 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
122.3 Final Examinations |
A. Background Final examinations are considered by the faculty to be useful educational instruments. |
B. Policy A final examination is ordinarily given in each course. |
C. Guidelines 1. The design of the final examination is at the discretion of the individual professor. 2. Omission of a final examination shall be only in unusual circumstances and shall be approved by the department chair and the Associate Academic Dean. 3. All students in a course are to be required to take the final examination. 4. Examinations shall be given according to the schedule distributed each term by the Associate Dean and University Registrar. Any changes in the scheduling of an examination shall have the prior approval of the Associate Academic Dean. 5. Professors who teach multiple sections of a course may allow students in one section to take the examination with the other section. 6. Students who miss a final examination for legitimate reasons may secure approval from the Associate Academic Dean to take a make-up examination. 7. A student whose absence from a final examination is unexcused is given an "F" on the examination. ........................... |
123.1 Grading |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 12/16/2004 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 123.1 |
| Adoption Date: 12/14/2004 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 12/14/2004 |
| Replaces File: 123.1 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
123.1 Grading |
A. Background A traditional grading system, with some modifications, is used at Furman to evaluate the academic performance of students. |
B. Policy The grading of a student's work, including the assignment of a final course grade, is the right and responsibility of the instructor. |
C. Guidelines 1. All students taking a course for credit, including those on pass/fail status, are to be assigned a letter grade for the course. The meaning of the letter grades is stated in the Furman University Catalog. 2. A term grade should be an accurate, carefully determined indication of a student's academic performance in a course, and should be influenced only by factors related to that performance. 3. The instructor is obligated to assign and evaluate work early and throughout the term to assure that students, especially freshmen, are informed of their academic status at appropriate times. 4. Course grades must be reported to Academic Records as soon as possible, but no later than forty-eight (48) hours after the conclusion of the final examination period. 5. Incomplete (I) grades should be assigned only in those situations where, in the judgment of the instructor, the student has been providentially prevented from completing a course. Other temporary grades (such as TS, NR, Q, CIP) should be assigned in accordance with guidelines described in the Furman University Catalog. 6. A term grade may not be changed on the official record unless an error has been made in determining or recording that grade. Procedures for changing grades are specified in File 183.1. 7. The instructor must maintain records in accordance with File 187.8. 8. Additional information on grading may be found in the Furman University Catalog. ........................... |
123.2 Graduate Credit for Undergraduate Courses |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 123.2 |
| Adoption Date: 5/20/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 123.2 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
A. Background Sometimes regularly enrolled graduate students at Furman University take selected advanced undergraduate courses for graduate credit. In such instances, as appropriate, the professor teaching the course makes a clear distinction between graduate and undergraduate assignments and grading. |
B. Policy When graduate credit is awarded to a graduate student for an advanced course which normally carries undergraduate credit, the professor shall require that the graduate student complete additional work (e.g., readings, papers) and shall evaluate the graduate student's work according to standards appropriate for awarding graduate credit. |
C. Guidelines 1. Graduate credit may be given only for advanced undergraduate courses. Normally 20-level courses are not considered advanced undergraduate courses. However, they may be used in a graduate degree program with the approval of the department chair and the director of graduate studies. 2. The special requirements for graduate credit should clearly reflect the higher critical and research standards associated with graduate courses. 3. The special requirements for graduate credit should be established in writing and distributed to all graduate students at the beginning of the course. 4. Graduate credit for the course will be given only to graduate students; undergraduate students may not complete extra work and earn graduate credit. ........................... |
127.8 Student-Faculty Academic Relationships |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 11/17/2006 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Faculty Status Committee and Academic Administration |
| Current File: 127.8 |
| Adoption Date: 1/15/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 9/30/2005 |
| Replaces File: 127.8 |
| Date of Origin: 4/11/1977 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
127.8 Student-Faculty Academic Relationships |
A. Background In order that desirable student-faculty relationships in the educational process may be promoted, the following policy is adopted by the Furman University faculty. |
B. Policy Students at Furman University should be informed of the requirements of courses in which they are enrolled, and of current or pending academic policies which might affect them. Students should be allowed to participate appropriately in the selection of prospective faculty members when feasible to do so. |
C. Guidelines 1. Faculty members should convey to each class at the beginning of the semester the specific requirements of the course. 2. Faculty members should keep a student's unreturned papers, tests, and examinations for a period of two regular semesters following the end of the course and allow the student to inspect them if he or she so desires. 3. Members of the academic administration should inform students of changes in academic policies before they go into effect. Faculty members are urged to assist in this process. 4. Department chairs should involve students in the selection of prospective faculty members whenever feasible. ........................... |
128.5 Tests and Other Written Work |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 5/14/2003 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 20 - Responsibility, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 128.5 |
| Adoption Date: 4/10/2003 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 4/1/2009 |
| Replaces File: 128.5 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
128.5 Tests and Other Written Work |
A. Background Regular, routine tests and other graded written assignments in the progress of a course are considered to be means by which students and faculty members may measure academic progress. |
B. Policy At the beginning of each term the faculty member shall make clear to the students his or her goals for the course and the policy and procedure on tests and written assignments, including the relationship of these to the final course grade. Faculty members shall emphasize the importance of academic integrity during the completion of all tests and assignments. |
C. Guidelines 1. Faculty members should convey to each class at the beginning of the term the specific requirements of the course. 2. The number, design, and grading of tests and other written assignments is the responsibility of the faculty member. 3. The faculty member should give enough written work to keep students adequately informed at appropriate points in time about their academic status in a course. 4. Graded tests and assignments early in the term are especially important for the freshman's self-evaluation. 5. Each faculty member is expected to evaluate the form as well as the content of materials written by students in a course. 6. Evaluations should be done promptly and reported to the student as quickly as possible. 7. Usually an absence from a test must be excused to qualify the student for a make-up test. 8. Faculty members should keep a student's unreturned papers, tests, and examinations for a period of two regular semesters following the end of the course and allow the student to inspect them if he or she so desires (See File 183.2). ........................... |
131.5 Due Process |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 30 - Freedom, |
| Originator: Academic Administration and Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 131.5 |
| Adoption Date: 1/15/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/15/1999 |
| Replaces File: 131.5 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
131.5 Due Process |
A. Background The Board of Trustees of Furman Universities has approved as a guide the "Statement on Procedural Standards in Faculty Dismissal Proceeding" adopted jointly in 1957-58 by the Association of American Colleges and the American Association of University Professors. For the full text, see Association of American Colleges Bulletin, 44 (1958), 125-30; or the American Association of University Professors Bulletin, 54 (1968) 439-441. For more recent interpretation, see the "1982 Recommended Institutional Regulations on Academic Freedom and Tenure," Academe: Bulletin of the AAUP, 69 (January-February, 1983), 15a-20a. |
B. Policy In compliance with the AAUP statement noted above, no faculty member who holds tenure or whose term appointment has not expired will be dismissed without adequate cause and due process. A faculty member on probationary appointment may be denied reappointment without cause being shown, but due process as separately defined below shall apply. Dismissal will not be used to restrain faculty members in their exercise of academic freedom or other rights of American citizens. |
C. Guidelines 1. "Adequate cause" shall include, but not be limited to, moral turpitude, incompetence, neglect of duty, unethical conduct, breach of contract, demonstrably bona fide financial exigency of the institution as a whole, discontinuance of a program or department of instruction, or clear and convincing medical evidence that the faculty member cannot continue to fulfill the terms and conditions of the appointment. 2. "Due process" for faculty members on tenure or whose term appointment has not expired shall include (a) receiving specific written charges from the President, (b) at least a week in which to request a hearing before the Faculty Committee on Due Process, (c) a reasonable period of time (at least 20 [twenty] days) in which to prepare a defense, (d) the right of counsel, (e) the right to present and confront witnesses, and (f) the right to appeal an unfavorable decision to the Board of Trustees. 3. Prior to presenting specific written charges in compliance with guideline 2(a) above, the President shall consult with the Faculty Committee on Due Process to ensure that proper procedures are understood and will be followed. The faculty member who wishes to appeal must meet with the Faculty Committee on Due Process prior to beginning an appeal for an explanation of and guidance through the appeal procedure. 4. A full-time faculty member on probationary appointment may be denied reappoint- ment at the end of a probationary year without reason being given (See File 157.4, "Probationary Appointment"). In such an event, the faculty member who wishes to allege that the refusal to reappoint was based upon considerations that are not bona fide has the same rights of due process included in guideline 2 above except (a) receiving specific written charges from the President. The burden of proof rests upon such a faculty member to show that the refusal to reappointment was based upon considerations that are not bona fide. 5. Except as noted in guideline 4 above, the burden of proof that adequate cause exists rests with Furman University and will be satisfied only by clear and convincing evidence in the record considered as a whole. ........................... |
137.3 Political Activity |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 10/15/2004 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 30 - Freedom, |
| Originator: Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 137.3 |
| Adoption Date: 10/11/2004 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 10/11/2004 |
| Replaces File: 137.3 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
137.3 Political Activity |
A. Background Furman University believes in the legitimacy and social importance of appropriate political activity by members of the faculty and acknowledges their right to participate in such endeavors. |
B. Policy The Administration of Furman University endorses the basic statement on professional and political activity issued by the American Association of University Professors (AAUP, 9th Ed., 2001, p. 33), which states among other things that "college and university faculty members are citizens, and, like other citizens, should be free to engage in political activities so far as they are able to do so consistently with their obligations as teachers and scholars." |
C. Guidelines 1. Many kinds of political activity (e.g., holding part-time office in a political party, seeking election to any office under circumstances that do not require extensive campaigning, or serving by appointment or election in a part-time political office) are consistent with effective service as a member of a faculty. Other kinds of political activity (e.g., intensive campaigning for elective office, serving in a state legislature, or serving a limited term in a full-time position) may require that the professor seek a leave of absence. 2. Furman will provide institutional arrangements to permit political activity similar to those applicable to other public or private extra mural service. Such arrangements may include the reduction of the faculty member's workload or a leave of absence for the duration of an election campaign or a term of office, accompanied by equitable adjustment of compensation when necessary. 3. A faculty member seeking such leave should recognize that he or she has a primary obligation to the institution and to his or her growth as an educator and scholar; should be mindful of the problem which a leave of absence can create for administration, colleagues, and students; and should not abuse the privilege by too frequent or too late application or too extended a leave. Adjustments made, such as a reduction of work-load, should be limited to a reasonable period. 4. A leave of absence incident to political activity will come under the institution's normal rules and regulations for leaves or absence (see File 165.5). Such a leave will not affect unfavorably the tenure status of a faculty member, except that time spent on such leave from academic duties will not count as probationary service. The terms of a leave and its effect on the professor's status will be set forth in writing. 5. In making political statements and participating in political activity the faculty member should attempt to make clear that the statements and activity are not those of the University. ........................... |
137.4 On-Campus Political Activity | |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 4/25/2000 | |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 30 - Freedom, | |
| Originator: President | |
| Current File: 137.4 | |
| Adoption Date: 4/19/2000 | |
| Reviewed for Currency: 1/24/2006 | |
| Replaces File: 137.4 | |
| Date of Origin: 9/30/1994 | |
| Classification: Faculty | |
| In Archive? No | |
137.4 On-Campus Political Activity | |
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B. Policy Furman University recognizes the rights of all citizens to take part in the political process and to express their opinions freely. However, the University does not endorse political candidates nor approve of activities that leave that impression. Employees and visitors to the campus, like all citizens, should be free to engage in political activities on campus so far as the individual citizen is able to do so without infringing on the rights of others. Individuals are assured freedom from unwanted solicitation by or on behalf of political candidates. | |
C. Guidelines 1. Many kinds of political activity (e.g., holding part-time office in a political party, seeking election to any office under circumstances that do not require extensive campaigning, or serving by appointment or election in a part-time political office) are consistent with effective service as a member of the faculty and staff. Other kinds of political activity (e.g., intensive campaigning for elective office, serving in a state legislature, or serving a limited term in a full-time position) may require that an individual seek a leave of absence or end employment at Furman. 2. Furman cannot give its support to a political party or candidate. Therefore: (a) No favoritism will be shown to any political candidate or group. (b) University symbols, bands, cheerleaders, teams, employees, faculty or staff must not appear in connection with any event on or off campus in any manner that would give the appearance that the University supports a particular candidate. While a student, faculty, or staff member may support any candidate or party, the appearance of doing so in an official capacity representing the University must be scrupulously avoided. (c) No university resources--mailing lists, copying or printing services, facilities, etc. -- may be used in support of a candidate or party. 3. Political parties and candidates may rent Furman facilities for approved events, such as dinners and receptions. Political rallies may be held on campus as a part of the educational process. However, the University reserves the right to deny its facilities for any political purpose that seems inappropriate for an educational institution. 4. Political candidates may speak on campus when invited to do so by Furman officials and organizations. Campaign posters, banners, and literature will be permitted only at the approved site of the event and only at that time. 5. When requests are not covered by this policy, a three-person review committee, consisting of the Provost, the Vice President for Marketing and Public Relations, and the Director of Planning and Institutional Research, will determine if the activity requested is permissible.
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137.8 Individual Rights and Responsibilities |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 5/15/2001 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 30 - Freedom, |
| Originator: Acad. Adm. & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 137.8 |
| Adoption Date: 5/24/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 137.8 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
137.8 Individual Rights and Responsibilities |
A. Background Furman University believes that academic freedom is essential to learning and the pursuit of truth and is necessary for a community of scholars. |
B. Policy Furman University subscribes to the statement on Academic Freedom and Tenure adopted jointly in 1940 by the Association of American Colleges and the American Association of University Professors which states in part that "the teacher is entitled to full freedom in research and in the publication of the results, subject to the adequate performance of his or her other academic duties...; the teacher is entitled to freedom in the classroom in discussing his or her subject...; the teacher is entitled to his or her political rights as a citizen and should be free from institutional censorship or discipline." For the full text, see Association of American Colleges Bulletin, 27 (1941), 127-129, or American Association of University Professors Bulletin, 27 (1941), 40-43. For recent interpretations, see the "1972 Recommended Institutional Regulations on Academic Freedom and Tenure," AAUP Bulletin, 58 (December, 1972), 428-433. |
C. Guidelines 1. Furman University has a Christian heritage. Those employed by the University to teach are expected to exhibit an exemplary life before the students and the public both inside and outside the college. 2. The faculty member should be careful not to introduce into his or her teaching controversial matter which has no relation to his or her subject. 3. The faculty member should remember that he or she is also a "member of a learned profession and an officer of an educational institution" and that "his or her special position in the community imposes special obligations. Hence he or she should at all times be accurate, should exercise appropriate restraint, should show respect for the opinions of others, and should make every effort to indicate that he or she is not an institutional spokesperson." (AAUP 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure) 4. The University will not accept any external funding in the form of gifts, grants or contracts that implies external control of or limitations upon the academic freedom of individual faculty members (guaranteed in the AAUP statements above) in the University's fulfilling the terms of the gifts, grants or contractual obligations. 5. See also entries on Professional Ethics (File 122.1), Due Process (File 131.5), and Political Activity (File 137.3). ........................... |
144.2 Social Security |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits, |
| Originator: Director of Human Resources |
| Current File: 144.2 |
| Adoption Date: 1/14/1999 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/18/2009 |
| Replaces File: 144.2 |
| Date of Origin: 9/29/1982 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
144.2 Social Security |
A. Background Members of the faculty and staff share in university programs which insure members of the community in the event of illness, injury, disability, and death. |
B. Policy Furman University participates in the Social Security program which provides retirement, disability, survivor, and Medicare benefits. |
C. Guidelines 1. Complete descriptions of the benefits may be obtained at the local Social Security Office or by visiting the website at www.ssa.gov. 2. Premiums for this coverage are shared equally by the University and the individual. ........................... |
144.3 South Carolina Unemployment Compensation Insurance |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits, |
| Originator: Director of Human Resources & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 144.3 |
| Adoption Date: 2/14/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/14/2005 |
| Replaces File: 144.3 |
| Date of Origin: 9/29/1982 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
144.3 South Carolina Unemployment Compensation Insurance |
A. Background Members of the faculty and staff share in university programs that insure members of the community in the event of the loss of their jobs. |
B. Policy Unemployment Compensation benefits, as determined by the South Carolina Employment Security Commission, will be paid to eligible faculty or staff members who become unemployed. |
C. Guidelines 1. The faculty or staff member must apply for this benefit with the South Carolina Employment Security Commission. 2. Furman University pays the total cost of this coverage. ........................... |
144.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/24/2005 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits, |
| Originator: Director of Human Resources & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 144.4 |
| Adoption Date: 2/14/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/14/2005 |
| Replaces File: 144.4 |
| Date of Origin: 9/29/1982 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
144.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance |
A. Background Members of the faculty and staff share in university programs which insure members of the community in the event of injury, disability, and death. |
B. Policy Workers' Compensation Insurance is provided for on-the-job injuries as provided for by South Carolina state law and Furman policies (See File 815.1, "Family and Medical Leaves of Absence") and (See File 818.1, "Sick Leave: Support and Administrative Personnel"). |
C. Guidelines 1. On-the-job injuries should be reported immediately to the Human Resources Department. Failure to do so within twenty-four (24) hours after the accident may result in the loss of this benefit. 2. For an eligible on-the-job injury, South Carolina State Workers Compensation Insurance provides payment of medical bills directly related to that injury, payment of a percent of wages and a death benefit. 3. ........................... |
147.8 Cultural, Athletic, and Other Recreational Opportunities |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 8/16/2001 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits, |
| Originator: President |
| Current File: 147.8 |
| Adoption Date: 8/15/2001 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 5/24/2007 |
| Replaces File: 147.8 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
147.8 Cultural, Athletic, and Other Recreational Opportunities |
A. Background In order to develop a sense of community and to provide faculty, staff, and their families the opportunity to participate in a variety of cultural, athletic, and recreational facilities, Furman offers many events and facilities to the faculty and staff. |
B. Policy Members of the faculty, staff, and their families are encouraged by financial and/or other considerations to attend various university events and to use university facilities at designated times. Sometimes admission or use is subject to a preferential charge. |
C. Guidelines 1. Art exhibits presented in the Thomas A. Roe Art Building are open to students, faculty, staff, and public. The exhibits, usually changed monthly, are primarily teaching exhibits and in the course of the year provide examples of many forms of artistic expression. 2. Generally, faculty and student recitals and concerts by ensemble groups of the Music Department are open to the public without charge. 3. Faculty and staff members and their families are invited to attend any special university lectures (CLP and most other invited speakers) as guests of the university. 4. Tickets for the productions of the Furman University Theatre are sold to the faculty, staff, and their families at reduced rates, either for the season or for individual productions. 5. Faculty and staff members and immediate families are admitted to regular season athletic contests other than basketball and football games without charge. Regular season basketball and football season tickets for the faculty and staff members and immediate family are available at reduced rates announced each year. For all other sports, there are no tickets or admission charges. These sports include baseball, women's softball, cross country, men's soccer, women's soccer, tennis, track and field, and volleyball. Schedules may be obtained from the Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics. 6. All members of the faculty and staff and their families may play on the university golf course. Membership may be purchased at special rates for the individual or for the entire family for a term, for the summer, or for the year. Non-members may play by paying a daily greens fee. Detailed information about fees and other matters may be obtained at the Furman University Golf Course Pro Shop. (See Policies and Procedures, File 753.1.) 7. Faculty and staff members are encouraged to use the Physical Activities Center, outdoor tennis courts, track, lake, picnic areas, and other athletics and recreational facilities when they are not being used for regularly scheduled classes or events. Faculty and staff members may use the indoor tennis facility for a discounted price. 8. Retired faculty members and widow(er)s of deceased faculty are extended the same privileges as active faculty members. (See Policies and Procedures, Files 152.1, 157.91, and 172.1.) ........................... |
147.9 Purchase of Academic Regalia |
| Created by: Dana Trebing on 10/16/2002 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits, |
| Originator: Academic Administration |
| Current File: 147.9 |
| Adoption Date: 8/21/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 8/21/2009 |
| Replaces File: 147.9 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
147.9 Purchase of Academic Regalia |
A. Background Faculty members are expected to march in full academic regalia at the formal convocations of the school year. |
B. Policy Although the securing of academic regalia is the responsibility of the individual faculty member, upon request to the Dean of the Faculty the University will underwrite a portion of the purchase price of regalia at the time a faculty member is granted tenure. Because library faculty are not eligible for tenure, the same portion will be underwritten when the library faculty member is promoted to Associate Librarian. |
C. Guidelines 1. Furman will contribute toward payment for full regalia as follows:
2. For persons who own part of the regalia and wish to complete their outfit, the partial subsidies are:
3. Faculty members who purchase regalia prior to receiving tenure, or prior to being promoted to Associate Librarian, are eligible to receive payment from the University upon the granting of tenure, or promotion in the case of library faculty, by submitting the proper proof of purchase to the Dean of the Faculty. 4. Those who do not own their own regalia are excused from marching at opening convocation and other special convocations but are expected to rent regalia for spring commencement. Rental may be arranged through the University Store with half of the cost paid by the faculty member. ........................... |
148.1 Salary Continuation at Death |
| Created by: Pat Teague on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits, |
| Originator: Acad. Adm. & Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 148.1 |
| Adoption Date: 3/4/2009 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 3/4/2009 |
| Replaces File: 148.1 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1975 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
148.1 Salary Continuation at Death |
A. Background The University understands the need to continue the salary of a deceased faculty member to fulfill its obligation and to ease the adjustment of dependents. |
B. Policy The salary of a faculty member who dies while employed at Furman will be continued for a specified period, with payments made to his or her dependents or estate. |
C. Guidelines 1. If the faculty member has signed a contract or if it is otherwise understood that he or she would have been employed by Furman for the following year, the amount to be paid will be the total of:
2. If the faculty member has not signed a contract for the following year, or if there is reason to believe that he or she would not have been employed by Furman the following year, the amount to be paid will be the total of:
3. This policy does not apply to commissioned members of the ROTC staff. ........................... |
148.4 Retirement Plan |
| Created by: Stephanie Ferguson on 2/5/1999 |
| Category: 1 - Academic Affairs; 40 - Benefits, |
| Originator: Director of Human Resources and Faculty Status Committee |
| Current File: 148.4 |
| Adoption Date: 2/14/2005 |
| Reviewed for Currency: 2/14/2005 |
| Replaces File: 148.4 |
| Date of Origin: 11/12/1979 |
| Classification: Faculty |
| In Archive? No |
148.4 Retirement Plan |
A. Background On |
B. Policy |
C. Guidelines 1. All faculty and staff who are considered full-time (for faculty: a full-time, continuing contract; for staff: continuing positions budgeted for 1000 work hours or more per year) participate in the plan after two (2) years of service to the university and attainment of age 21. 2. Newly appointed faculty or staff who have received employer contributions to a 403b plan under the terms of an institutional retirement plan of the most recent employer may begin participation on the first day of the month following employment at the university as defined in Furmans contracts with its retirement plan providers. 3. For newly appointed faculty and staff, credit toward the service requirement may be given for work at another non-profit institution provided the service was professional and in the same or related field as the position accepted at Furman. However, a waiting period of at least one (1) year is required before participation in the retirement program can begin, except in those cases outlined in guideline 2 above. 4. University contributions to the retirement plan are made on a monthly basis according to the following schedule, up to the maximum allowed by the plan: 7.5 percent of salary starting with the third year of service and 12.5 percent of salary starting with the eighth year of service or upon attainment of tenure, whichever is sooner. 5. University contributions will continue until the effective date of the individual's retirement from or termination from the university. 6. Information about options available to employees at their retirement or termination from the university may be obtained from the Personnel Department. 7. The normal retirement age is 65 for staff and the last day of August following the 65th birthday for faculty. 8. There is no mandatory retirement age for faculty or staff. 9. The employee determines the distribution of the funds and owns all annuities and accounts that have received deposits. 10. The employee may elect to transfer funds from one retirement plan to other retirement plans approved by the university, including TIAA/CREF, Fidelity Investments, and VALIC. 11. While a faculty member is on sabbatical leave, the University continues its normal |