1998 Faculty Handbook
Table of Contents
The University
- Statement of Mission
- Role and Scope
- Administrative Structure
- The General Faculty
- The Faculty Senate
- University Councils and Committees
- The Graduate College
- College and Departmental Organization
- The Dean
- The College Faculty
- The College Cabinet
- Committees of the College
- The Department
- The Department Executive Officer
Personnel Policies and Procedures
- Appointment Procedures
- Making the Appointment
- Types of Appointments
- Joint Academic Appointments
- Nonrenewal or Termination of Appointment
- Evaluation of Faculty Members
- Policy on Tenure and Notification of Nonrenewal
- Eligibility for Tenure
- Tenure for Faculty Members in Administrative Positions
- Term of Probationary Service
- Standards for Awarding Tenure
- Recommendations for Promotion and Tenure
- Standards for Promotion and Tenure
- Qualifications for Academic Rank
- Procedures for Promotion and Tenure Review
- Distinguished Professorship
- University Professorship
- Evaluation of a Faculty Member
- Evaluation of a Teaching Assistant
- Evaluation of a College Dean
- Evaluation of Central Administrators
- Leave Policies
- Vacations and Holidays
- Sick Leave
- Leave of Absence
- Maternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Family and Medical Leave
- Military Leave
- Retirement
- Phased Retirement Program
- Early Retirement Incentive Program
- Emeritus Designation
- Resignation
- Faculty Dismissal Procedures
- Prehearing Settlement
- Preliminary Investigation
- Written Statements
- The Hearing Committee
- The Hearing
- The Regents' Decision
- Termination Because of Financial Emergency
- Termination of Graduate Assistants
- Faculty Grievance Procedures
- Who May File Appeals
- Appeal Through Administrative Channels
- Appeal Through Faculty Senate Committee on Appeals
- Appeal to the Board of Regents
- Amendments
Salaries and Benefits
- Salary Policies and Procedures
- Merit Increase
- Promotion Increase
- Payroll Procedures
- New Employee Registration
- Paychecks
- Deductions
- Benefits
- Insurance
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Worker's Compensation
- Unemployment Insurance
- Retirement
Professional Policies and Procedures
- Academic Freedom
- Statement on Professional Ethics
- Consenting Relationships
- Academic Misconduct
- Policy on Conflicts of Interest
- Consulting
- Royalties for Instructional Materials
- Intellectual Property: Policies and Procedures
- University-Sponsored Educational Materials
- ISU Code of Computer Ethics
- Improvement Programs
- Study Opportunities
- Visiting Classes
- Faculty Improvement Leave Program
- International Faculty Exchange Program
- Foreign Travel Grant Program
- Instructional Development Grants
- Overseas Study Group Leader and Initial Site Visit Grants
- Internship and Fellowship Programs
- Big XII Faculty Fellowship Program
- Mentoring Program for New Faculty
- Miller Faculty Fellowships
- Study in a Second Discipline
- Honorary Degrees
Instruction
- Instruction
- Academic Policies
- Admission Requirements
- Evaluation of Student Performance
- Grading
- Examinations
- Unsatisfactory Academic Progress>
- Special GPA Requirements
- Graduation
- Requirements
- Commencement
- Academic Advising
- Student Registration
- Enforcement of Course Prerequisites
- Validation of Enrollment
- Dropping and Adding Courses
- Course Information
- Ownership of Course-related Presentations
- Attendance Policies
- Class Attendance
- Field Trips
- Student Records
- Procedures for Responding to Requests for Accommodations by Students with a Disability
- Required Readings
- Textbook Selection
- library Reserve
- Revising Courses and Curricula
- Academic Dishonesty
- Appeal of Academic Grievances
- University Honors Program
- Computer Fee
- Special Fees Charged for Courses
- Policy and Procedures for Evaluating Oral Communication Competence
- Student Outcomes Assessment
Research
- Research
- Research Policies
- Review of Research Projects Using Human Subjects
- Review of Projects/Courses Involving live Vertebrate Animals
- Gifts, Grants, and Contracts
- Research Grants and Fellowships
- Special Research Facilities and Services
- Office of Sponsored Programs
- Statistical Laboratory
- ISU Instrumentation Facilities for Biotechnology Research
- Geographic Information Systems Facility
- Engineering Research Institute Technical Services (ERI)
Extension
General University Policies and Procedures
- General University Policies and Procedures
- Gifts
- Open Meetings
- liability
- Non-Discrimination/affirmative Action Policy
- Inclusive Language Policy
- Policy on Sexual Harassment
- Direct Institutional Action
- Nepotism
- Policies and Laws Regarding Conflicts of Interest
- Drug Free Workplace
- University Safety Policy
- Policy on Smoking
- Rules of Personal Conduct
- Policy and Information References
- Travel Regulations
- Travel
- Professional Meetings and Expenses
- Expenses on University Business
- Travel Authorization Form
- Travel Expense Voucher Form
Services
- University library
- center for Teaching Excellence
- Computation center
- Instructional Technology center
- Printing Services
- Purchasing Department
- Conflict of Interest/Purchases From Employees
- Test and Evaluation Services
- Traffic and Parking
- Transportation Services
- Flight Service
- Travel to Des Moines Airport
- Student Help
- Faculty Identification Cards
- University Museums
Appendices
- Appendix A: Basic Document and Rules and ByLaws of the Faculty Senate of Iowa State University
- Appendix B: Open Meetings Law
- Appendix C: Policy on University Sponsored Educational Materials
- Appendix D: Review of Central Administrators
- Appendix E: Policy for Awarding of Honorary Degrees
- Appendix F: Policy and Procedures for Evaluating the Proficiency of Teaching Assistants
- Appendix G: Policy for Faculty Involvement in Evaluation of College Deans
- Appendix H: Policies and Procedures for Student Outcomes Assessment
- Appendix I: University Professor
- Appendix J: Trademark Management Policy
- Appendix K: Faculty Senate Membership
- Appendix L: Faculty Senate Councils/Committees
