Faculty Handbook
Complete Faculty Handbook
I. AMENDED BYLAWS OF PITZER COLLEGE i-1, FEBRUARY 28, 2009
II. BYLAWS OF FACULTY AND STUDENT GOVERNANCE
BYLAWS OF STAFF COUNCIL
III. SUMMARY OF ACTION, FACULTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
IV. GOVERNANCE
A. Dean of Faculty
B. Field Group Organization
C. Comprehensive Review of Field Group Policy
D. Faculty Meeting
E. College Council
F. Charges to Selected Committees
1. Academic Planning Committee (APC)
2. Academic Standards Committee
3. Appointments, Promotion and Tenure Committee
4. Budgetary Implementation Committee (BIC)
5. Campus Life Committee
6. Curriculum Committee
7. Diversity Committee
8. External Studies Committee
9. Faculty Executive Committee (FEC)
10. Advisory Board for Library Planning
11. Campus Aesthetics Committee
G. Duties of Selected Ad Hoc Committees
H. Administration of Committees
V. FACULTY PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Criteria for Contract Renewal, Promotion, and Tenure
B. Appointments, Promotion and Tenure (APT) Committee of the Faculty Operating Procedures for Contract Renewal, Promotion, and Tenure Consideration
C. Personnel Procedures for Part-Time Faculty
D. Early Consideration for Promotion
E. Contract Renewal and Promotion for Continuing Faculty Who are Administrators
F. Periodic Review of Tenured Faculty and of Administrators Who Teach
G. Appointment Procedures
H. Grievance and Special Review Procedures
I. Personnel Files in the Office of the Dean of Faculty
J. Distinguished Visiting Professors
K. Post-Doctoral Research Fellows
L. Annual Report by Non-Tenured Faculty Members
M. Affirmative Action Program
N. Faculty Retirement Policy
O. Faculty Workload Policies
P. Leaves
Q. Faculty Sabbatical Policy
R. Released Time Policies
S. Availability
T. Student Assistants
U. Intercollegiate Programs in Africana Studies and Chicano Studies APT Procedures
V. Joint Science APT Policies and Procedures
VI. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES
A. Independent Study and Internships
B. External Studies
C. Changes in Graduation or Major Requirements
D. Policy on Grade Disputes
E. Academic Dishonesty
F. Academic Advising
G. New Student Advising
H. Post-College Advising
VII. SALARIES AND BENEFITS
A. Paychecks
B. Insurance
C. Tuition Reimbursement Program
D. Faculty Housing Loan Policy
E. Faculty Personal Computer Loan Policy
VIII. NON-DISCRIMINATION AND SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY POLICIES
A. AIDS Policy and Procedures
B. Drugfree Workplace Policy
C. Student Drug and Alcohol Policy
D. Sexual Harrassment Policy and Procedures
E. Sexual Assault Policy
F. ROTC Policy
G. Family Care Leave Policy
H. Faculty Medical/Disability Leaves
I. Library Privileges for Domestic Partners/Spouses
J. TRIP Reduction Incentive Plan (TRiP)
K. Confidentiality of Documents and Correspondence
IX. SERVICES AND FACILITIES
A. Telephone
B. Mail
C. Duplicating Services
D. Instructional Supplies and Equipment
E. Audio-Visual/Instructional Technology
F. Media Studies Facilities
G. Psychology Laboratory
H. Jean M. Pitzer Archaeology Laboratory
I. Ruth and Lee Munroe Laboratory for Cross-Cultural Research
J. Fletcher Jones Language and Culture Laboratory
K. Computer Facilities
L. Office of Foundation and Corporate Relations
M. Meeting Rooms
N. Honnold Library
O. Marquis Library and Reading Room
P. Bookstores
Q. Campus Security
R. Monsour Counseling Center
S. Dining Hall
T. Grove House
U. Faculty/Staff Lounge
V. Administrative Support Assistance
W. Student Assistance to Faculty Members
X. Public Relations
Y. Director of Human Resources
Z. Staff Holidays
X. APPENDICES
A. Restated Articles of Incorporation
B. Academic Freedom & Tenure, 1940 Statement of Principles
C. Faculty Review Core Questions
D. Guidelines for Pitzer College Landscape/Statement of Environmental Policy and Principles
E. Office of Foundation & Corporate Relations Grant Guidelines
F. Pitzer College Faculty Year-End Report
G. Planned Early Retirement Plan for Faculty (Regular or Phased)
H. Student Senate
I. JUDICIAL CODE— Pitzer College Code of Student Conduct