Faculty Handbook

Table of Contents

I. BY-LAWS OF PITZER COLLEGE I-1
II. BY-LAWS OF FACULTY & STUDENT GOVERNANCE II-1
  BY-LAWS OF STAFF COUNCIL
III. SUMMARY OF ACTION, FACULTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES III-1
IV. GOVERNANCE
  A. DEAN OF FACULTY IV-1
  B. FIELD GROUP ORGANIZATION IV-2
     1. Types of Field Groups
     2. Rights, Duties, Privileges
     3. Comprehensive Review of Field Group Policy
  C. COLLEGE COUNCIL IV-3
  D. FACULTY MEETING IV-4
  E. CHARGES TO SELECTED COMMITTEES IV-4
 
  1. Academic Planning Committee IV-4
  2. Academic Standards Committee IV-5
  3. Appointments, Promotion and Tenure Committee (See By-laws, Section II, Article 4)
  4. Budgetary Implementation Committee IV-6
  5. Campus Life Committee IV-7
  6. College Judicial Council IV-8
  7. Curriculum Committee IV-8
  8. Diversity Committee IV-9
  9. External Studies Committee IV-9
  10. Faculty Executive Committee IV-10 (See By-Laws, Section II, Article 3)
  11. Research & Awards - Faculty & Student IV-10
  12. Student Appointments Committee IV-14 (See By-Laws II, Article 6)
  13. Student Senate IV-14 (See By-Laws III, Article 8)
  14. Campus Aesthetics Committee IV-15
  F. ADMINISTRATION OF COMMITTEES IV-16
  G. JUDICIAL CODE IV-16
   
V. FACULTY PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES V-1
  A. Criteria for Contract Renewal, Promotion, and Tenure V-1
  B. Executive Committee Operating Procedures V-2
  C. Personnel Procedures for Part-Time Faculty V-6
  D. Policy on Promotion V-6
  E. Early Consideration for Promotion V-6
  F. Contract Renewal and Promotion for Continuing Faculty who are Administrators V-7
  G. Periodic Review of Tenured Faculty and Administrators Who Teach V-7
  H. Teaching and Faculty Status V-8
  I. Special Review Procedures V-8
  J. Personnel Files V-10
  K. Visiting Professors V-11
  L. Post-Doctoral Research Fellows V-11
  M. Annual Report by Non-Tenured Faculty V-11
  N. Affirmative Action Program V-12
  O. Faculty Retirement Policy V-17
  P. Faculty Grievance Procedures V-19
  Q. Faculty Workload Policy V-20
  R. Faculty Workload Flexibility V-21
  S. Special Academic Programs V-24
  T. College Committees V-24
  U. Leaves V-25
  V. Faculty Sabbatical Policy V-25
  W. Policy on Released Time V-27
  X. Availability V-28
  Y. Exceptions V-20
  Z. Student Assistants V-29
  AA. Intercollegiate Programs in Black Studies and Chicano Studies APT Procedures V-29
  BB. Joint Science APT Procedures V-30
   
VI. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES VI-1
  A. Independent Study and Internships VI-1
  B. External Studies VI-2
  C. Changes in Graduation or Major Requirements VI-2
  D. Policy on Grade Disputes VI-2
 

E. Academic Dishonesty VI-3
  F. Academic Advising VI-3
  G. New Student Advising VI-3
  H. Post-College Advising VI-3
   
VII. SALARIES AND BENEFITS VII-1
  A. Paychecks VII-1
  B. Insurance VII-1
  C. Tuition Reimbursement Program VII-2
  D. Faculty Housing Loan Policy VII-4
  E. Faculty Personal Computer Loan Policy VII-4
   
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 Priveleges for Domestic Partners/Spouses
  J. TRIP Reduction Incentive Plan (TRiP)
  K. Confidentiality of Documents and Correspondence
   
IX. SERVICES AND FACILITIES
  A. Telephone IX-1
  B. Mail IX-1
  C. Duplicating Services IX-2
  D. Instructional Supplies and Equipment IX-4
  E. Audio-Visual/Instructional Technology IX-4
  F. Media Studies Facilities IX-4
  G. Psychology Laboratory IX-4
  H. Jean M. Pitzer Archaeology Laboratory IX-4
   I. Ruth and Lee Munroe Laboratory for Cross-Cultural Research IX-4
  J. Fletcher Jones Language and Culture Laboratory IX-4
  K. Computer Facilities IX-5
  L. Office of Foundation and Corporate Relations IX-5
  M. Meeting Rooms IX-5
  N. Honnold Library IX-5
  O. Marquis Library and Reading Room IX-6
  P. Bookstores IX-6
  Q. Campus Security IX-6
  R. Monsour Counseling Center IX-7
  S. Dining Hall IX-7
  T. Grove House IX-7
  U. Faculty/Staff Lounge IX-8
  V. Administrative Support Assistance IX-8
  W. Student Assistance to Faculty Members IX-8
  X. Public Relations IX-8
  Y. Director of Human Resources IX-8
  Z. Staff Holidays IX-8
   
X. APPENDICES
  A. Articles of Incorporation X-1
  B. Academic Freedom & Tenure, 1940 Statement of Principles X-5
  C. Faculty Review Core Questions X-7
  D. Guidelines for Pitzer College Landscape/Statement of Environmental Policy and Principles X-11
  E. Office of Foundation & Corporate Relations Grant Guidelines X-13
  F. Pitzer College Faculty Year-End Report