Tulane University's Faculty Handbook 2008-2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I.  INTRODUCTION

PART II.  ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY

A.  The Board of Administrators
B.  The President's Cabinet
C.  Tulane Medical Center Board of Governors
D.  The University Senate
E.  Bodies Advisory to the President
F.  College and School Organization

PART III.*  POLICIES CONCERNING FACULTY APPOINTMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY

A.  Statement on Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Responsibilities

Article I      Faculty Membership
Article II     Appointments
Article III    Probationary Regular Appointments
Article IV    Continuous Regular Appointment with Tenure
Article V     Termination of Tenure
Article VI    Dismissal Procedure
Article VII       Action by the Board of Administrators of Tulane University
Article VIII      Suspensions
Article IX    Terminal Salary or Notice
Article X     Academic Freedom and Responsibilities of Faculty
Article XI    Academic Freedom of Non-tenured Teachers
Article XII       Research Associate, Teaching Assistants, etc.

B.  Academic Titles
C.  Appointments
D.  Conflict of Interest
E.  Consulting and Other Extramural Activities
F.  Photocopying Policy of Copyrighted Materials
G.  Employment

1.  Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
2.  Grievance Procedures in Cases of Alleged Discrimination
3.  Appeals of Promotion or Tenure Decisions on Grounds of Discrimination
4.  Multiple Family Members
5.  Foreign Nationals

H.  Research Misconduct

1.  Introduction/Purpose*
2.  Definition of Research Misconduct
3.  Process for Handling Allegations of Research Misconduct

I.  Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures

1.  Introduction
2.  Definitions
3.  Applicability
4.  Intellectual Property in General
5.  Patents
6.  Copyrights
7.  Tangible Research Materials
8.  Trademarks
9.  Distribution of Income from Intellectual Property
10.  Procedures and Administration of Policy
11.  Agreements with Outside Bodies

J.  Off-Campus Speaking
K.  Research and Scholarship

1.  Introduction
2.  The Office of Research
3.  The Committee on Research
4.  Restrictions on Publications

L.  Students

1.  Confidentiality of Student Records
2.  Retention of Exams

M. Teaching Load, Overloads, Office Hours, and Other Teaching-Related Faculty Responsibilities
N. Scheduling and Class Absences Related to University Sponsored Events or Activities

PART IV.  FACULTY SALARIES AND BENEFITS

A. Salaries

1.  Payment of Salaries
2.  Salary Supplements
3.  Leaves of Absence with Pay
4.  Leaves of Absence without Pay

B.  Benefits

1. Insurance
2. Retirement:
3.  Health Insurance Premium Conversion
4.  Flexible Spending Account
5.  Tuition Waivers
6.  Tuition Exchange Program
7.  Extended Tuition Waivers

C.  Other Benefits and Services

1.  Admission to Intercollegiate Events
2.  Bookstore Discount
3.  Health Services
4.  Identification Cards
5.  Purchasing Department Discount
6.  Reimbursement for Travel and Other Business Expenses

PART V.  PHYSICAL FACILITIES

A. Athletic Plant
B. Libraries
C. The Medical Center
D. The Uptown Campus

PART VI.  RESEARCH CENTER AND INSTITUTES

Amistad Research Center
Center for Archaeology
Center for Bioenvironmental Research
Center for Cardiovascular Health
Center for Environmental Engineering
Center for Intelligent and Knowledge-based Systems
Eason-Weinmann Center for Comparative Law
The Hebert Center
Maritime Law Center
Middle American Research Institute
Murphy Institute of Political Economy and Policy Analysis
National Institute for Global Environmental Change (NIGEC)
Newcomb College Center for Research on Women
Pacific Rim Center
Roger Thayer Stone Center for Latin American Studies
Tulane Museum of Natural History
Tulane National Primate Research Center
Tulane Institute for Health Services Research.
United States/China Institute
United States/China Energy and Environmental Technology Center
United States-Japan Cooperative Biomedical Research Laboratories

PART VII.  CAMPUS SERVICES AND THEIR POLICIES

A. Bookstores
B. Campus Parking
C. Career Services Center
D. Direct Deposit
E. Technology Infrastructure Services
F. Educational Resources and Counseling
G. Food Services
H. Housing
I. Human Resources
J. Center for International Students and Scholars
K. Post Office
L. Purchasing
M. Speakers and Meetings
N. Security Department and Relations with New Orleans Police
O. University Printing and Copy Centers

PART VIII.  RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES

A.  Campus Recreation and Athletics
B.  Musical Organizations and Programs
C.  Theatre
D.  Tulane University Campus Programming (TUCP)
E.  Tulane University Women's Association
F.  The University Center

PART IX.  INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT

PART X.  HARASSMENT POLICY

A.  Statement of Philosophy
B.  Principles
C.  Policy Coverage
D.  Sexual Harassment

I. Definition of Sexual Harassment
II. Examples of Sexual Harassment
III. Other Forms of Harassment
IV. Retaliation
V. Confidentiality
VI. Complaint Procedures
VII. Investigation and Informal Resolution of Harassment Complaints
VIII. Investigation and Formal Resolution of Harassment Complaints
XI. Appeals
X. Other Legal Resources
XI. Dissemination of Policy
XII. Revisions to Policy
XIII. False Accusations Forbidden

PART XI.  NEPOTISM POLICY

PART XII.  POLICY ON CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. Policy
B. Definitions
C. Procedures
D. Objectivity
E. Notice of Outcome
F. Appeals
G. False Allegations
H. Faculty Rights
I. Dissemination of Policy
J. Revisions to Policy

PART XIII.  POLICY ON BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES

PART XIV.  SMOKING POLICY

APPENDIX

Guidelines for the Duplication of Copyrighted Material for Classroom Use
Guidelines for Copying Educational Materials
Definitions
How to Request Copyright Permission