Hope College Faculty Handbook

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Section A. College Governance

1. The Board of Trustees
2. The Administrative Structure of the College
3. The Faculty
4. Campus Structure for Policy-Making and Review
5. Description of the Boards and Standing Committees
   • Academic Affairs Board
     • Curriculum Committee
     • Cultural Affairs Committee
     • International Education Committee
     • Library Committee
     • Teacher Education Council
     • Assessment Committee
     • Academic Computing Committee
   • Campus Life Board
     • Co-Curricular Activities Committee
       • Greek Judicial Board
       • Greek Council
     • Religious Life Committee
     • Student Communications Media Committee
     • Residential Life Committee
       • Judicial Board
   • Administrative Affairs Board
     • Committee on Admissions and Financial Aid
     • Athletic Committee
     • Student Standing and Appeals Committee
     • Multicultural Affairs Committee
6. Other Campus-wide Committees
   • Status Committee
   • President's Advisory Committee
   • Advisory Committee on Financial Resources
   • Professional Interests Committee
   • Appointed Committees
     • Off-Campus Programs Admissions Committee
     • A. J. Muste Committee
     • Campus Art Committee
     • Animal Care and Use Committee
     • Human Subjects Review Board
     • Health Professions Advisory Committee
   • Appeals and Grievance Panel

SECTION B.  FACULTY PERSONNEL POLICIES

1. Procedures to be followed in the Recruitment of Persons to the Hope College Faculty
   • Principles
   • Procedures
   • The Search
   • Campus Interview
   • Conclusion of the Search
   • Legal and Ethical Requirements
2. Faculty Designations
• Types of Appointment
• Sequential Ranks
• Sequential Ranks for Librarians and Archivists
• Designations for Part-time Faculty
• Other Designations
3. Terms of Appointment: Evaluation, Salaries and Promotions
• Contracts
• Performance Evaluation Procedure
• Salary
• Promotion
• Personnel File
4. Tenure
5. Resignations and Nonreappointments
6. Disciplinary Measures and Dismissal for Cause
7. Termination of Appointment by the College
8. Retirement Policy
9. Appointment and Evaluation of Department Chairpersons
10. Policies Regarding Part-Time Faculty and Coaches
11. Policy on Outside Employment
12. Policy on Academic Freedom
13. Policy on Public Affairs
14. Policy on Conflict of Interest
15. Harassment Policies
16. Drug-Free Work Place Policy
17. Faculty Benefits
18. Family or Medical Leave of Absence
19. Sabbatical Leaves
20. Other Leaves of Absence
21. Retirement Benefits
22. Appeals and Grievances

SECTION C. PROFESSIONAL OBLIGATIONS OF FACULTY

1. Professional Obligations of Faculty
2. Classroom Responsibilities
3. Advising Responsibilities
4. Ethical Responsibilities
5. Professional Growth
6. Faculty Meetings
7. Formal Convocations
8. Faculty Roles in the Life of the College Community
9. Open Access Policy
   

APPENDIX I. INSTITUTIONAL SERVICES

1. The Library
2. The Bookstore
3. AudioVisual Services, Computer Services, Telephone System
4. Copy Works!
5. Internal Information Sources
6. Calendars
7. Mail Service
8. Instructional Materials and Student Help
9. College Vehicles
10. Parking and Traffic Control
11. Maintenance and Repairs
12. Reservation of Campus Facilities
13. Cash Payment Requisitions
14. Key Policy
15. Student Records
16. Health Services
    Counseling Center
17. Career Services
18. Academic Support Center
19. Community Outreach
20. The Carl Frost Center for Social Science Research
21. Joint Archives
22. Dow Center and DeWitt Tennis Center
23. Walk-to-Work Program

APPENDIX II. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF-- DESCRIPTION OF FUNCTIONS

1. President
2. Provost
   • Associate Provost and Dean for International and Multicultural Education
   • Divisional Deans
   • Associate Deans
   • Departmental Chairpersons
3. Chief Fiscal Officer (Vice President for Business and Finance)
4. Vice President for College Advancement
5. Vice President for Admissions
6. Vice President for Student Development and Dean of Students