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Faculty Handbook

This Faculty Handbook was prepared by the staff of Academic Affairs working cooperatively with the Faculty Affairs Committee of the Faculty Association, the United Faculty of Florida, and other contributors. We hope that you will find this document useful. The Handbook is being made available electronically to facilitate subsequent revision and, more importantly, to facilitate immediate access. Emphasis has been placed on general university policies and related procedures.

The policies, regulations and procedures contained in the Faculty Handbook apply to all faculty of the University of North Florida, except to the extent that any such policy, regulation or procedure, or any part thereof, shall be superseded by Florida Statutes, the Florida Administrative Code, or by the terms of the Board of Trustees-United Faculty of Florida Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Chapter 1: University History, Vision, Mission, and Values

1.1 History
1.2 Strategic Plan

Chapter 2: Governance

2.1 Board of Trustees
2.2 University President
2.3 Constitution
2.4 Faculty Association
2.5 The United Faculty of Florida

Chapter 3: Academic Programs

3.1 The Colleges
3.2 Undergraduate Education
3.3 Graduate Studies
3.4 Division of Continuing Education
3.5 Florida Institute of Education (FIE)
3.6 Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (ORSP)
3.7 The University Press of Florida

Chapter 4: Faculty Appointments, Assignment, and Workload Policies

4.1 Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action
4.2 Search and Screen Procedures
4.3 Appointment
4.4 Workload Provisions
4.5 Assignment
4.6 Conflict of Interest/Outside Activity
4.8 Separation Policies

Chapter 5: Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure Policies

5.1 Evaluation Procedure
5.2 University Required Student Evaluations
5.3 Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures

Chapter 6: Compensation and Benefits

6.1 Payroll Procedures
6.2 Leave Policies
6.3 Retirement Options
6.4 Phased Retirement Program
6.5 Fringe Benefits

Chapter 7: Faculty Development

7.1 Faculty Development Statement of Philosophy
7.2 Office of Faculty Excellence
7.3 Center for Instruction and Research Technology (CIRT)
7.4 Grant Programs
7.5 Sabbaticals and Professional Development Leaves

Chapter 8: Faculty Award Programs

8.1 Distinguished Professor Award
8.2 Outstanding Undergraduate Teaching Awards
8.3 Outstanding Graduate Teaching Award
8.4 Outstanding Faculty Scholarship Award
8.5 Outstanding Faculty Service Award
8.6 Outstanding Faculty Community Engaged Scholarship Award
8.7 Retired and Emeritus Faculty
8.8 Honorary Degrees (formerly 8.7)

Chapter 9: Other Personnel Policies/Regulations of Interest to Faculty

9.1 Sexual Harassment Regulation
9.2 Code of Conduct and Ethics Policy
9.3 Amorous or Sexual Relationship Policy
9.4 Disruptive Behavior Regulation
9.7 Drug and Alcohol Education Policy

Chapter 10: Faculty Related Academic Policies and Procedures

10.1 Academic Freedom and Responsibility
10.2 Policy and Procedure for Dealing with Allegations of Misconduct in Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities
10.3 Patents, Copyrights, Trademarks and Other Intellectual Property Policy
10.4 Conflict of Interest Reporting Requirement for Textbook Authors
10.5 Duplicating of Copyrighted Materials
10.6 Contracts and Grants
10.7 Policy on Syllabi

Chapter 11: Student Related Academic Policies and Procedures

11.1 Academic Integrity
11.2 Appealing Academic Misconduct Decisions
11.3 Petitioning University Academic Policies and Regulations
11.4 Grading System
11.5 Midterm Grades Report
11.6 Withdrawals
11.7 Late Withdrawals
11.8 Term Forgiveness
11.9 Dean's List
11.10 Latin Honors Distinction
11.11 Academic Advisement
11.12 Prerequisite Checking
11.13 Class Attendance
11.14 Final Exam Policy
11.15 Posting of Grades
11.16 Confidentiality of Student Records
11.17 Award of Posthumous Baccalaureate Degree
11.18 Student Computer Access Requirement
11.19 Administrative Medical Withdrawal Policy
11.20 University Holidays
11.21 Religious Accommodations for Students and Employees
11.22 Scholarships and Graduate Assistantships
11.23 Student Conduct Code
11.24 Grade Appeals Unrelated to Academic Misconduct

Chapter 12: Academic Services

12.1 Thomas G. Carpenter Library
12.2 Academic Testing
12.3 Financial Aid
12.4 Classroom Assignment
12.5 Office of Research and Sponsored Programs
12.6 Usage Rules for the Faculty Commons