Full Table of Contents

Preamble

1. Mission, Vision, General Organization, and Governance

1.1 Mission

1.2 Vision Statement

1.3 Administrative Structure

1.3.1 Board of Control

1.3.2 President

1.3.3 Vice President for Governmental Relations and Secretary to the Board of Control

1.3.4 Treasurer/Chief Financial Officer

1.3.5 Executive Vice President and Provost

1.3.6 Senior Vice President for Advancement and University Relations

1.3.7 Affirmative Action Officer

1.4 University Governance

1.4.1 Departmental Charters

1.4.2 Faculty Handbook Revision Process

1.4.3 Developing Academic Policy at MTU

1.5 Faculty Status Definition

1.5.1 Tenured/Tenure-Track Academic Rank Definitions

1.5.2 Administrators with Faculty Rank

1.5.3 Graduate Faculty Status

1.5.4 Emeritus Faculty Status

1.5.5 Non-Tenure-Track Academic Rank Definitions

1.6 Non-Faculty Academic Appointments

1.7 Academic Freedom

2. Tenure, Promotion, and Reappointment

2.1 Reappointment

2.2 Tenure

2.3 Promotion

2.4 Role of Interdisciplinary Scholarship and Teaching

3. Faculty Rights and Responsibilities

3.1 General Policy

3.1.1 Conflict of Interest/Effort

3.1.2 Discrimination

3.1.2.1 Policy on Discrimination and Harassment

3.1.2.2 Sex Discrimination/Sexual Harassment

3.1.3 Disruption of University Activities

3.1.4 Laboratory and Classroom Safety

3.1.5 Political Activities

3.1.6 Statement on Professional Ethics

3.2 Teaching

3.2.1 Absence from Regularly Scheduled Class Meetings

3.2.2 Academic Integrity and Honesty

3.2.3 Announcements in Classes

3.2.4 Class Times

3.2.5 Course Grades

3.2.6 Examination Policies

3.2.6.1 Final Examinations

3.2.6.2 Scheduling of Evening Examinations

3.2.6.3 Scheduling of Examinations During Winter Carnival Week

3.2.7 Release of Grades - Right to Privacy

3.2.8 Scholastic Standards

3.2.9 Student Absences

3.2.10 Student Advising

3.2.11 Teaching Evaluation Policy

3.2.12 Faculty Availability

3.2.13 Correcting Student Grades and Retention of Student Work

3.3 Research

3.3.1 Academic Research Centers

3.3.2 Accountability for Grants, Gifts, and Contracts

3.3.3 Hiring & Staff

3.3.4 Patent, Research, and Proprietary Rights Policy

3.3.5 Scientific Misconduct

4. Faculty Development

4.1 Sabbatical Leave Program

4.2 Professional Leave

4.3 Employee Education Program

4.4 Travel Policies

4.4.1 American Express Corporate Card

4.4.2 Ameritech Calling Card

4.5 Conferences

4.6 Awards

5. Compensation Policies

5.1 Academic Year Compensation

5.1.1 Faculty Compensation Policy

5.1.2 Release Time

5.2 Summer Compensation

5.2.1 Summer Teaching

5.3 Payroll

5.3.1 Optional Pay Plan

5.3.2 Payroll Deductions

5.3.3 Paycheck Direct Deposit

6. Fringe Benefits

6.1 Insurance

6.1.1 TechSelect

6.2 Leaves/Absences

6.2.1 General Conditions

6.2.2 Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA)

6.2.3 Leaves/Absences With Pay

6.2.3.1 Approved Absences with Pay

6.2.3.2 Holidays

6.2.3.3 Sick Leave

6.2.3.4 Vacation

6.2.4 Leaves Without Pay

6.2.4.1 Formal Leave of Absence, Personal Reasons

6.2.4.2 Informal Leave of Absence

6.2.4.3 Leave for Military Service

6.2.5 Return from a Leave

6.3 Retirement/Retirement Plans

6.3.1 TIAA-CREF

6.3.2 MPSERS

6.3.3 Tax Sheltered Annuities

6.4 Workers Compensation

6.5 Unemployment Compensation

7. Separation

7.1 Retirement

7.2 Resignation

7.3 Clean-up for Exiting Laboratory Employees

8. Grievance

8.1 Grievance Policy

8.2 Ombuds

8.3 Affirmative Action

9. University Policies and Services

9.1 Employee Assistance Program

9.2 Equal Employment Opportunity

9.3 Disability Accommodation

9.4 Working Conditions

9.4.1 Closure Policy

9.4.2 Copyright Policy

9.4.3 Drug-Free Workplace

9.4.4 Fire Drills

9.4.5 Smoke-Free Policy

9.5 Signature Authority Policy

9.6 Academic Support Services

9.6.1 Center for Teaching, Learning and Faculty Development

9.6.2 Corporate and Foundation Support

9.6.3 Graduate School

9.6.4 Information Technology

9.6.5 Office of Planning, Budget, and Analysis

9.6.6 Intellectual Properties

9.6.7 J. Robert Van Pelt Library

9.6.8 Memberships

9.6.9 Research Services

9.6.10 University Learning Centers

9.6.11 University Relations

9.7 Facilities and Services

9.7.1 Bookstore

9.7.1.1 Bookstore Discount

9.7.2 Check Cashing/ATM

9.7.3 Credit Union

9.7.4 Identification Cards

9.7.5 Keys

9.7.6 Parking

9.7.7 Scheduling of Rooms

9.7.8 Seaman Mineral Museum

9.7.9 U.S. Savings Bonds

9.7.10 Wellness Program

9.8 Recreation

9.8.1 Athletic Activities

9.8.2 Cross-Country Ski Trail

9.8.3 Gates Tennis Center

9.8.4 Mont Ripley Ski Hill

9.8.5 Portage Lake Golf Course

9.8.6 Student Development Complex

9.9 Cultural Activities

9.9.1 Department of Fine Arts

9.9.2 Michigan Tech Great Events Series

9.9.3 Tickets

Appendices

A. Academic Integrity and Honesty Procedures

B. Interim Conflict of Interest Procedures

C. Grievance Procedures

D. Research Grant Submittal Process

E. Sabbatical Leave Procedures and Form

F. Scientific Misconduct Procedures

G. Senate Constitution

H. University Senate Administrative Evaluation Procedure

I. Tenure, Promotion, and Reappointment Procedures

J. University Standing Committees

K. Interpretation of Policies Related to Faculty Extra Compensation

L. Changes in Non-Tenure Track Instructor and Lecturer Appointments