The Faculty Handbook is a compilation of statements of policy and descriptions of programs and procedures for the use of those

The Faculty Handbook

AUGUST 2005

preface.. v

UNIVERSITY PURPOSE.. vi

I. ADMINISTRATION.. 1

A. Administrative Structure of the University. 1

Vice President for University Relations. 4

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and Dean of the School of Theology. 5

Dean of Students. 5

Dean of Admission. 5

Treasurer 6

University Chaplain. 6

Associate Provost for Information Technology Services. 7

Director of Athletics. 7

Executive Director of Communications and Marketing. 7

Director of Personnel Services. 7

Director of Physical Plant Services. 8

University Registrar 8

Superintendent of Leases. 8

B. Administrative Structure of the School of Theology. 8

Dean of the School of Theology. 8

Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. 9

Director of Admission and Registrar 9

Programs Center 9

C. Administrative Structure of the College of Arts and Sciences. 10

Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. 10

Associate Dean of the College. 10

D. Faculty Participation in University Governance. 10

General Principle. 10

Budget Preparation. 11

Selection of Administrators. 11

University Senate. 12

Joint Faculties. 12

University Committees. 13

ii. EMPLOYMENT.. 14

A. Salaries and Benefits. 14

Salary and Compensation Levels. 14

Payroll Deductions. 14

Stipends And Honoraria. 14

Benefits. 14

Social Security. 15

Retirement Program.. 15

Optional Tax-Deferred Retirement Plans. 15

Health Insurance. 16

Dental Insurance. 16

Long-Term Disability. 16

Life Insurance. 16

Personal Accident Insurance. 17

Travel Insurance. 17

Auto-Home Owners Insurance. 17

Property and liability Insurance Coverage. 17

Educational Benefits for Spouses and Children. 18

Educational Benefits for Dependent Children. 18

Educational Loan Plan. 19

High School Scholarship Plan. 20

Housing. 21

Athletic Facilities and Events. 22

Golf and Tennis Club Membership. 22

Charge Accounts. 22

Loans. 22

B. Leaves of Absence. 23

Sabbatical Leaves. 23

Family and Medical Leaves. 24

Leaves Of Absence. 25

C. Retirement Policies. 25

D. Personnel Procedures For Contingent Faculty At The University Of The South. 25

iii. Personnel Procedures for Full-Time Faculty at the University of the South 26

IV. FACULTY RESPONSIBILITIES. 27

A. Conduct of Classes. 27

School of Theology. 27

College of Arts and Sciences. 27

B. Course Offerings. 31

School of Theology. 31

College of Arts and Sciences. 31

Established Courses. 31

Special Courses. 31

Interdisciplinary Programs. 31

Initiating New Courses. 33

C. Advising. 33

School of Theology. 33

College of Arts and Sciences. 34

D. Committees. 34

E. Faculty Meetings. 34

Senate Meetings.