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I. ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION |
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GENERAL INFORMATION |
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The purpose of this handbook is to orient faculty members to the University. The specific purposes of the handbook are as follows:
- To familiarize faculty members with the policies, regulations, and procedures of the University;
- To provide information about the organization of the University;
- To acquaint faculty members with the services and facilities available to them at the University.
Whenever possible, verbatim statements of policies, regulations, or guidelines are included; however, this edited handbook often contains only essential aspects of the politics and procedures under which the University operates. Complete references appear in the North Dakota Constitution and Century Code; North Dakota State Board of Higher Education Policy Manual; UND Constitution; University Council and Senate legislation; University catalogs; and special bulletins issued by the colleges, schools, divisions, departments, and administrative offices. The reference date following each section is the date of the last amendment or revision. When changes in policies and procedures occur, revised sections will be distributed to keep the handbook as current as possible.
M. Kweit, Chair, University Senate, 11-05-98; Ettling, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, 11-13-98.
1.2 UND MISSION STATEMENT
The University of North Dakota serves the state, the country, and the world community through teaching, research, creative activities, and service. State-assisted, the University's work depends also on federal, private, and corporate sources. With other research universities, the University shares a distinctive responsibility for the discovery, development, preservation, and dissemination of knowledge. Through its sponsorship and encouragement of basic and applied research, scholarship, and creative endeavor, the University contributes to the public well-being.
The University maintains its legislatively enacted missions in liberal arts, business, education, law, medicine, engineering and mines; and has also developed special missions in nursing, fine arts, aerospace, energy, human resources, and international studies. It provides a wide range of challenging academic programs for undergraduate, professional, and graduate students through the doctoral level. The University encourages students to make informed choices, to communicate effectively, to be intellectually curious and creative, to commit themselves to lifelong learning and the service of others, and to share responsibility both for their own communities and for the world. The University promotes cultural diversity among its students, staff, and faculty.
In addition to its on-campus instructional and research programs and its branch campuses, the University of North Dakota separately and cooperatively provides extensive continuing education and public service programs for all areas of the state and region.
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STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION |
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The State Board of Higher Education is final authority in all matters affecting the University and exercises jurisdiction over its financial, educational, and other policies, and its relation with the state and federal governments. Certain administrative responsibilities of the Board have been delegated to the Commissioner of Higher Education who is the Chancellor and chief executive officer of the University system. The Board entrusts the execution of all its plans and policies, together with the internal government and administration of the University, to the President and the faculty, and such other officers as it may select.
Chancellor:
Larry Isaak
10th Floor, State Capitol
Bismarck, ND 58505
224-2960 (office)Board Members:
John H. Hoeven, Jr. (term expires 6/30/02)
P.O. Box 1090
Minot, ND 58702-1090
852-3711 (W); FAX: 857-7195Jeanette Satrom (term expires 6/30/01)
3025 126th Avenue SE
Oriska, ND 58063-9706
845-1310; FAX: 845-1310Paul Ebeltoft, Jr. (term expires 6/30/99)
P.O. Box 1097
Dickinson, ND 58602-1097
227-1841 (W); FAX: 227-4739Joe Peltier (term expires 6/30/00)
510 Third Street
Arthur, ND 58006-4016
967-8340 (H); FAX 967-8381Craig Caspers (term expires 6/30/01)*
503 3rd Avenue NE
Wahpeton, ND 58075-3854
642-4000 (W); 642-2317 (H); FAX: 642-3826Bev Clayburgh (term expires 6/30/03)
1626 Belmont Road
Grand Forks, ND 58201
775-8080; FAX: 775-6523
Summer: RR2, Box 292
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 847-3609; FAX: (218) 847-7128William B. Isaacson (term expires 6/30/02)*
Box 580
Stanley, ND 58784
628-3183; FAX: 628-3183
* Terms were changed from seven to four years effective with the appointee in 1997.
Student representative (voting) appointed each fall.
Faculty representative (non-voting) appointed each fall.
State Board of Higher Education Policy Manual, 01-20-94, Section 304.1; Penwarden, Executive Director,University Relations,, 11-98SEE ALSO: State Board of Higher Education Policy Manual, Chapter 100 (Introduction), Chapter 300 (Governance and Organization), Section 304.1 (Chancellor/Commissioner of Higher Education: Authority and Responsibilities); UND Faculty Handbook VII-3 (ND Constitution Article VIII [Education]), VII-4.1 (North Dakota Century Code 15-10 [The State Board of Higher Education])
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THE PRESIDENT |
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The president is the chief executive officer of the institution and a member of the Chancellor's executive staff. The president is responsible to the Chancellor for all matters concerning the institution and is an advisor to the Chancellor in matters of inter-institutional policy and administration.The Board delegates to the president of each institution full authority and responsibility to administer the affairs of the institution in accordance with Board policies, plans, budgets, and standards, including the management and expenditure of all institutional funds, within budgetary and other limitations imposed by law or by the Board.
Each president shall
1. insure effective and broad-based participation in the decision-making process from faculty, staff, students, and others in those areas in which their interests are affected;
2. develop and approve to the Chancellor and the Board, in consultation with appropriate committees or members of the institution such policies, plans, budgets, programs, and standards affecting the institution as deemed necessary and/or advisable or as required by the Board;
3. make recommendations to the Chancellor concerning all requests for tenure;
4. approve all personnel actions, except the award or change in tenure status, involving all faculty members and other institution employees;.
5. approve all recommendations transmitted to the Chancellor and/or to the Board from the institution;
6. define the scope of authority of faculties, councils, committees, and administrative officers of the institution subject to review by the Chancellor as may be provided by institution policies;
7. approve or veto decisions by faculty, staff, and student legislative bodies as may be provided under institution policies;
8. assume responsibility for the development and administration of institutional policies and rules governing the role of students and their conduct. In carrying out this responsibility, the president shall insure consideration of the views of students, faculty, and others;
9. assume responsibility for the establishment of guidelines for student conduct which set forth prohibited conduct and provide for appropriate disciplinary procedures and sanctions for violation of institutional rule, consistent with standards of procedural fairness;
10. maintain good relations and effective communication with the Board, the Chancellor, and other North Dakota institutions of higher education, and cooperate with other NDUS institutions to improve academic offerings, expand access to higher education, promote faculty development, improve support services, reduce unnecessary duplication and enhance efficiency;
11. maintain good relations with the public by
a. developing sound relationships between the institution and the community and region in which it is located and the public it serves
b. establishing and administering a development program with alumni and other institutional supporters;
c. interpreting the institution and its mission to the public, and
d. developing effective communication with legislators and with other public policy makers in coordination with the Chancellor.
12. be accountable for all funds, property, equipment, and other facilities assigned or provided to the institution;
13. implement and enforce the provisions of NDCC sec. 15-10-17.1 regarding the conduct of students, staff, faculty, and visitors to the campus;
14. exercise such other authority and perform such other responsibilities as may be assigned by the Board or the Chancellor.
Presidents are hired by and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board. Presidents shall have a written contract. The term of an initial contract may not exceed three years; the term of a subsequent contract or renewal may not exceed five years. The Board may, with written notice of one year prior to expiration of a contract term, terminate the contract without cause. The Board may dismiss a president for just cause during a contract term, following written notice of intent to do so and an opportunity for an evidentiary hearing. The Board may appoint a hearing officer to conduct the hearing and make findings of fact, conclusions of law and a recommendation to the Board, which shall then make its decision based on the hearing record.
A tenured faculty member at a Board institution who is appointed president shall retain that status during the term as president. The Board may, in its discretion, award a president who is not tenured academic rank, without tenure status.
State Board of Higher Education Policy Manual, 1-20-94 2-18-2000 , Section 305.1
SEE ALSO: UND Faculty Handbook VII-1 (UND Constitution III [The President]),
VII-4.1 (North Dakota Century Code 15-10-17 [Specific powers and duties of board
of higher education])
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THE VICE PRESIDENTS |
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In three areas, administrative responsibility has been delegated by the President to vice presidents. The general areas of responsibility are as follows.
4.1 VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PROVOST
This vice president is the senior adviser to the President on academic matters and assumes executive responsibility for the university when the president is absent from campus; chairs the Council of Deans; oversees faculty recruitment, appointment, promotion, and tenure review. The vice president is responsible for immediate and long-range academic policy and planning; develops the academic annual and biennial budget recommendations; and oversees the College of Arts and Sciences, College of Business and Public Administration, College of Education and Human Development, College of Fine Arts and Communication, College of Nursing, Graduate School, John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences, Law School, and School of Engineering and Mines; as well as the following academic support units: The Center for Instructional and Learning Technologies, Chester Fritz Library, Computer Center, Honors Program, Institutional Analysis, Instructional Development, International Programs, Research and Program Development, Registrar, ROTC, and the Writing Program. The vice president represents the university on the NDUS Academic Affairs Council.
Ettling, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, 10-23-98
4.2 VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND OPERATIONS
This vice president advises the President on financial and administrative matters including financial control and reporting; planning, development, maintenance, and operation of the University’s physical plant (land, buildings, utilities), auxiliary enterprises, and related administrative services. The vice president is responsible for policy, long-range planning, budget, personnel, and coordination of administrative units within the division: Accounting Services (Accounts Payable, Cash & Investments, Purchasing, Business Office), Personnel Services, Payroll and Risk Management, Physical Plant, Residence Services, Bookstore, Word Processing, Mailing, Printing Center, University Police, Safety, Transportation, Telecommunications, Chester Fritz Auditorium, and other operations-related functions.
Lucke, Interim Vice President for Finance and Operations, 11-01-98
4.3 VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AND OUTREACH SERVICES
This vice president advises the President on student and outreach matters and provides leadership for the Division of Student and Outreach Services and its programs of continuing education, student development, activities, and services aimed at facilitating students' achievement of their educational goals. The vice president is spokesperson for student and outreach services, student needs, and quality of life and education outside the classroom and is also responsible for policy, long-range planning, budget, personnel, and coordination of administrative units within the division: Admissions, Career Services, Continuing Education, Cooperative Education, Counseling Center, Dean of Students Office, Disability Support Services, Enrollment Services, Memorial Union, Multicultural Student Services, Native American Programs, Student Academic Services, Student Financial Aid, Student Health Service, Summer Session, TRIO Programs, University Relations, and the Women’s Center.
Boyd, Vice President for Student and Outreach Services, 10-26-98
SEE ALSO: UND Faculty Handbook VII-1 (UND Constitution IV [Administrative Officers]) I - 5.1
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UNIVERSITY COUNCIL |
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The Council is the most broadly representative legislative body on campus. The Council consists of the following members who are employed primarily on the Grand Forks campus: The President; the vice presidents; the Registrar; the Director of the Counseling Center; the Director of Libraries; all deans; all department chairs; all full-time faculty of the rank of instructor, assistant professor, associate professor, and professor; program directors; coordinators; assistant and associate deans who concurrently hold faculty rank; the professional librarians; and such other academic personnel and administrative officers as the Council may designate.The Council has the legislative powers and responsibilities for the University except those reserved to the Board of Higher Education or to the President. Although ultimate legislative authority rests with the Council, the month-to-month legislative action for the University is carried on in the University Senate. The Council meets at least once a semester on call of the President or on written petition to the President of thirty or more Council members from at least two colleges. The presiding officer of the Council is the President or a person designated by the President, and the ex officio secretary is the Registrar.
Poehls, University Registrar and Secretary to the Faculty, 11-13-98
SEE ALSO: UND Faculty Handbook VII-1 (UND Constitution II [The University Legislature])
Since 1961, the principal legislative powers of the University have been delegated by the Council to the University Senate. The Senate may exercise all the legislative powers of the Council except for such limitations as the Council may wish at some later date to impose. The Senate, therefore, has broad jurisdiction over all matters involving general University policy. It determines what questions are within its scope of responsibility, exercises legislative functions concerning them, and makes such rules and regulations as it may deem advisable to promote the educational interests of the University. Among other matters, the Senate, acting for the Council and the faculty, has legislative power over admission requirements, degree requirements, curricula changes, examination and class schedules, and general regulations pertaining to student affairs.
The University Senate is composed of ex officio members, elected Council members, and student members. The ex officio members are the President, the vice presidents, the Registrar, the Director of Libraries, and all deans. The total number of elected Council members shall be two and one-half times the number of ex officio members. Of the Council members, each professional school or college and the libraries elect two Senate members, with the exception of the College of Arts and Sciences, which shall have the right to elect six Senators, two each from the areas of Natural and Physical Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences. The remainder of the Council members are elected at large. Fourteen student members are selected by a method determined by the Student Senate. All faculty members who have been members of the Council for one academic year are eligible for election to the Senate.
During the first week of April, the Registrar distributes to the members of the Council a nominating list of those eligible to serve on the Senate and indicates the number to be elected at-large. Each member of the Council may then nominate from the list a number of nominees not to exceed the number of persons to be elected. The Registrar declares as nominees those who have received the most votes and includes twice the number as are to be elected. Printed ballots are then prepared and distributed to all members of the Council, and each person votes for a number not to exceed the number of nominees to be elected. Senate members elected at-large hold office for two years and may not serve consecutively for more than two terms.
During the third week of April, each school or college and the libraries shall provide for the nomination and election by the Council members of his/her school, college, or the libraries to the Senate two Council members who shall have been listed by the Registrar as eligible to serve on the Senate in accordance with Section 2a, in such a manner as the dean/director shall prescribe, providing that the voting for the nominated candidates shall be by secret ballot, with the exception of the College of Arts and Sciences, which shall have the right to elect six Senators, two each from the areas of Natural and Physical Sciences, Humanities, and Social Sciences.
The Senate meets once each month from September through May. Items for the agenda may be submitted by any Senate member and must be in the hands of the Secretary of the Senate not later than 14 days (exclusive of holidays) before a meeting. The agenda must be distributed to the members one week before a meeting. Senators' voting records are available in the Registrar’s Office. The Senate meetings are open, but visitors are seated apart from the members. All visitors must be in the meeting room when the meeting is called to order. No visitors will be permitted to enter after that time, and, unless they are dismissed or the Senate goes into executive session, visitors will be expected to remain for the entire meeting. Participation is limited to members of the Senate except on those occasions when the Senate extends the privilege of the floor.
Poehls, University Registrar and Secretary to the Faculty, 11-13-98
SEE ALSO: UND Faculty Handbook VII-1 (UND Constitution II [The University Legislature]), VII-2 (Bylaws of the University Senate), VII-2.1 (Standing Rules of the UND Senate)
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UNIVERSITY COMMITTEE STRUCTURE |
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6.1 COMMITTEES THAT REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT
The Academic Computing Advisory Committee advises the Director of the Computer Center on planning and policy matters concerning academic computing needs and academic computing services available to the university community.
Archives serves to advise and consult with the University Archivist concerning procedures, determination of records to be included in the archives, determination of availability of materials for research or reference, and other matters.
Auditorium Advisory advises the manager concerning operational policies, scheduling, management programming which is sponsored by auditorium management, and other problems involving use or operation of the building.
Bookstore advises the bookstore manager on the policies and operations of the store.
Budget is advisory to the President and meets at the President's call to consider the budget. It is composed of the vice presidents, all deans, Director of Libraries, three faculty members elected by the Council from three different colleges, the President of Student Government, and the Chairman of the Student Activities Committee.
Commencement is responsible for all commencement arrangements.
Children's Center advises the Vice President for Finance and Operations with regard to the policies and management of the Children's Center. As the academic activity of the Center is the responsibility of the director of the center, who reports to the Dean of the College of Education and Human Development, the director will attend and participate in all meetings of the committee.
Faculty Staff Memorial arranges for memorial remembrances involving faculty and staff.
Housing studies, reviews, and develops recommendations concerning University housing policies, regulations, and operations.
Institutional Animal Care and Use is a University-wide committee required by federal law to maintain oversight of the animal facilities and animal use and care procedures. The committee, at least annually, reviews the animal care facilities and program to report recommendations for improvements or changes to the administrations and to recommend policies and procedures for a University animal care program.
Institutional Biosafety Committee reviews research involving the use of DNA and regulated waste, including blood samples, human body fluids and tissues, and items contaminated with human body fluids or tissues such as needles, syringes and scalpels, whether generated during medical procedures, research, or teaching.
Institutional Review Board (IRB), a University-wide committee with representation from the community, is required by federal law to review biomedical and behavioral research involving human subjects conducted at or sponsored by the University in order to protect the rights of the human subjects participating in such research. The IRB is to review and recommend policies and to review procedures required to comply with University policies and federal, state, and local laws governing the use of human subjects in biomedical and behavioral research (see UND Faculty Handbook III-14 [Research Utilizing Human Subjects]).
Radiation Safety and Hazardous Chemical Waste Committee is a University-wide committee required by state law to develop policies and recommend procedures for the safe use of radioisotopes and ionizing radiation by faculty, staff, and students at UND. It is responsible for assuring that all such users meet requirements of University license conditions for use and possession of radioisotopes (see UND Faculty Handbook III-13 [Environmental Health and Occupational Safety]).
Student Relations acts as an appeals board on disciplinary actions taken by the Office of Student Affairs and in some cases, takes original disciplinary action.
Student Technology Fee Committee reviews proposals submitted by the divisions and makes recommendations to the President concerning allocation of technology fee dollars.
University Assessment Committee (a joint committee with the Provost, and in consultation with the University Senate) is responsible for the implementation, oversight and ongoing evaluation of the University’s Assessment Plan, the analysis and interpretation of assessment results, the development of appropriate reports, the dissemination of assessment results to the University community; follow-up on recommendations to insure implementation, and evaluation of assessment activities and the effectiveness of the Plan.
University Memorial Student Union Board is advisory to the director of the Memorial Union in all aspects of the operation of the Union.
University Parking and Traffic advises the Vice President for Finance and Operations on policies concerning traffic and parking on campus and serves as an appeal board concerning violations of traffic and parking regulations.
Baker, President, 10-16-98
6.2 COMMITTEES THAT REPORT TO THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
Center for Instructional and Learning Technologies Advisory functions as a liaison between the faculty and the Center for Instructional Learning Technologies. Six faculty members, representing broad interests in instructional technology, are appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs to assist the director with planning and policy decisions for the benefit of the entire University.
CLEP/Advance Placement evaluates, communicates, and makes decisions regarding all programs which allow college/university credit for academic work related to high school studies and experiences which are pre-college/university entrance.
Cooperative Education serves as the advisory group between the Career Counseling Services and the Vice President for Academic Affairs on all matters concerning Cooperative Education programs.
Council of Deans consists of the deans of the various schools and colleges and other appropriate administrative officers. The Council meets with the Vice President for Academic Affairs and is advisory to him or her.
Faculty Budget Advisory consists of six faculty members, three appointed by the Senate and three elected by the faculty-at-large, and three students appointed by the Student Body President. It meets at the call of the Vice President for Academic Affairs to review the instructional budget and advise concerning its disposition.
International Programs serves as an advisory committee to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and functions as a clearinghouse for all programs involving UND students in study abroad; seeks to bring foreign students to UND; administers the Presidential Foreign Study Scholarships; acts as the University's liaison with consortia and with other universities engaged in foreign study; encourages and approves foreign study-tours for the interim sessions, summer sessions, and University recesses; promotes greater understanding and awareness of other cultures; and fosters global perspectives among members of the University community.
Marshall, Fulbright, Rhodes nominates candidates for the Marshall, Fulbright, and Rhodes scholarships.
Outstanding Faculty Awards selects winners for teaching and service awards based on nominations by students, faculty, staff, and alumni; a University-wide committee appointed by the Vice President for Academic Affairs, it has student and faculty representatives from every college.
Truman Scholarship nominates candidates for the Harry S Truman Scholarship which is awarded to college students preparing for a career in government service.
Ettling, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs, 10-16-98.
6.3 COMMITTEES THAT REPORT TO THE UNIVERSITY SENATE
Academic Policy studies and reviews University policy in areas such as general University requirements, class attendance, grading, and recognition of academic achievement, transfer of credits, etc.
Administrative Procedures deals with functions delegated to it by the Senate, and acts on petitions regarding University-wide requirements and policies, such as change of grade, registration, deviations from generally required averages, credit in courses not allowed for credit, and other University-wide academic requirements that are not reserved to the jurisdiction of the colleges (see UND Faculty Handbook IV-7.1 [College Jurisdiction]).
Admissions periodically recommends policies regarding the use of standardized testing and other admissions criteria.
Committee on Committees studies and reports on committee structure; nominates personnel for Senate committees; fills vacancies on Senate committees; and recommends nominees to the President for appointment to those standing committees appointed by the President.
Compensation studies and evaluates faculty fringe benefits (retirement, health insurance, parking, dependent's tuition, etc.); recommends appropriate changes to the University Senate and publicizes information on available fringe benefits; and advises the UND representative to the State Board of Higher Education salary committee.
Conflict of Interest/Scientific Misconduct Committee recommends policy revisions to the Senate that might be required to maintain our compliance with the requirements of federal funding agencies with respect to conflict of interests and/or scientific misconduct.
Continuing Education serves as an advisory committee to the Dean of Continuing Education with regard to all programs of the division for which academic credit is granted.
Curriculum makes recommendations and reviews requests for new courses and programs as well as revisions of existing courses or programs. It reviews critically and systematically the offerings of all disciplines, departments, divisions, branches, centers, and colleges of the University. The committee explores possibilities for cooperation with other institutions of the state in reducing course duplication and proliferation, sharing faculty members, transfer of students, etc.
Faculty Instructional Development advises the Vice President for Academic Affairs in allocating available funds for innovative programs and the improvement of instruction; serves as an advocate and activist for Instructional Development at the University; stimulates and encourages faculty instructional development; develops the faculty institutional policy on instructional research; allocates funds made available; and determines the best use of funds available to it by the University (see UND Faculty Handbook V-6.4 [Faculty Instructional Development Committee]).
Faculty Research and Creative Activity Committee attempts to stimulate and encourage faculty research; develops the institutional policy on faculty research; allocates available institutional research funds on basis of competitive applications (see UND Faculty Handbook V-6.1 [Faculty Research and Creative Activity Committee]).
General Education Requirements functions (1) to heighten University-wide interest in general education and its purposes, (2) to foster interdisciplinary discussion about general education, (3) to encourage experimental courses, including an integrated alternative program in general education, and (4) to approve courses for inclusion within the general education requirements. It serves as an appeal board regarding determinations of the applicability of transferred work to meet the general education requirements.
Honorary Degrees reviews nominations submitted by the faculty for honorary degrees and recommends candidates to the University Senate.
Honors assists the Coordinator in formulating policy and proposing courses of study, seminars, special lectures, colloquia, and symposia; advises and assists the students who are enrolled in the program; and assists colleges and departments in the development of special programs of honors study which fall outside the Honors Program.
Intercollegiate Athletics formulates and supervises policies for all matters pertaining to the conduct of intercollegiate athletics, including approval of all schedules, approval of all awards, athletic budget, use of facilities, and fund-raising projects; codifies these policies; and prepares a policies manual.
Library advises on the administration of library services and reports on library needs, especially financial, and services.
Restructuring and Reallocation Committee receives restructuring/reallocation proposals from the administration; advances proposals to the Senate and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and serves as an advisory body for new/special budget requests including, but not limited to: system-wide restructuring, intramural course duplication, and non-restructuring allocation proposals.
ROTC exercises continual review and evaluation of the ROTC programs, curricula, credit, and instructional staffs. It approves military personnel assigned to the University as instructional staff.
Senate Executive prepares the Senate agenda; insures implementation of Senate legislation and intent; monitors functioning in Senate committees; calls special Senate meetings or changes time
of regular meetings; edits and publishes the Faculty Handbook; and acts on behalf of the Senate in an emergency (see UND Faculty Handbook VII-2 [Bylaws of the University Senate {Executive Committee}]).Special Review Pool provides from its membership a special review committee whenever such a committee is required by the State Board of Higher Education regulations on academic freedom, tenure, and due process, or whenever Senate legislation calls for such a committee and vests it with jurisdiction. It investigates alleged violations of State Board of Higher Education regulations
on academic freedom, tenure, and due process and the University's regulations and decisions on promotion on an informal basis without a verbatim transcript or the privilege of cross-examination. After investigation of a complaint, the Special Review Committee attempts to resolve the problem; or failing that, refers the matter to the Standing Committee on Faculty Rights.Standing Committee on Faculty Rights helps implement the University's policies on academic freedom, tenure, due process, and promotion. Upon referral from the Special Review Committee, it reviews appeals and conducts hearings requested by any faculty member in regard to personnel decisions (see UND Faculty Handbook II-5.3 [UND Senate Procedural Guidelines for Promotion C.2]).
Student Academic Standards acts as an appeals board for University College students and cases involving suspension for unsatisfactory scholarship; acts as an appeals board for undergraduate, graduate, and professional school or college academic grievances in accord with the Code of Student Life; and grade forgiveness for undergraduate students.
Student Policy reviews policies and regulations concerning the students' life outside the classroom. It may also recommend policy changes and recommend implementation of existing policies to Student Senate, University Senate, and the Office of Student and Outreach Services. It has the authority to recognize student organizations.
Summer Sessions serves as advisor to the Director of Summer Sessions. This committee formulates policy recommendations concerning scheduling of the summer session, staffing, and other problems relating to the summer programs.
UND Senate Committee Manual, 5/31/98
SEE ALSO: UND Faculty Handbook VII-2 (Bylaws of the University Senate [Permanent and ad hoc committees])
6.4 COMMITTEES THAT REPORT TO THE STUDENT SENATE
Board of Student Publications has primary jurisdiction over student publications receiving funds through the Board and has the power to establish, supervise, and terminate such publications.
Student Activities has financial authority and jurisdiction over all primarily or entirely student organizations. It has the authority to investigate, sanction, restrict, or revise the functioning of these recognized student organizations. The committee may recommend to the Student Senate or Student Policy Committee that official recognition of a student organization be withdrawn for cause, subject only to limitations imposed by the guarantee of due process.
Sickler, Student Body President, 10-22-98
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The academic deans are appointed by the State Board of Higher Education upon the recommendation of the President. The academic deans have governance responsibilities which normally include most matters related to their students, faculty, curricula, planning, evaluation, budget, and development. The academic deans also have responsibilities to promote the general mission and administrative goals of the entire University through their (1) advisory roles as members of the Council of Deans, (2) liaison roles as members of the University-wide administrative team, and (3) leadership roles as models of pride and commitment to the intellectual vitality of their University and colleagues.The academic deans are the key change agents for the institution, responsible for improving the overall educational programs, exercising significant impact on the quality of faculty hired and retained, providing an organizational climate appropriate for quality teaching, and giving leadership for the development of new programs as well as for planning for the future.
After appropriate consultation through the department chairperson with the departmental faculties concerned, the dean of each school or college recommends to the President through the Vice President for Academic Affairs all appointments, promotions, or removals of professors, other teaching staff, and appointment of department chairpersons; but the President may reserve the right to recommend someone other than the person recommended by the dean in case of a vacancy or of a new appointment, or to ask the dean to make a new recommendation. When the President does not endorse the recommendation of the dean for promotion, removal, or appointment of a member of the faculty, other teaching staff, or the appointment of a department chairperson, the President shall state in writing, when requested to do so, the recommendations of the dean and the reasons therefore to the Board.
The deans are responsible for advising students in their colleges about academic programs, and for certification concerning completion of graduation requirements. The deans recommend to the Senate Curriculum Committee changes in curricula in their college; they report annually to the President regarding the condition of their schools or colleges. They are responsible for supervision of the college's educational work, for the allocation of the college budget, and for the efficient conduct of their school or college.
Ettling, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, 10-23-98
SEE ALSO: UND Faculty Handbook VII-1 (UND Constitution IV [Administrative Officers])
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FACULTIES |
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8.1 FACULTIES OF SCHOOLS AND COLLEGES
The faculties of schools and colleges consist of those faculty members giving instruction in any of the schools or colleges of the University. Only the deans, professors, associate professors, assistant professors, instructors, and such other officers as may be selected by the deans and faculty with the approval of the President, shall have the right to vote in matters affecting the general policy of any school or college. Each dean may call a meeting of the faculty of that school or college whenever the dean deems it advisable, and must call such meeting when requested to do so by one-fourth of that faculty. The President should be informed of such meetings when matters of importance are under consideration.The faculty of each school or college shall consider the welfare of the group and make recommendations to the President and University legislature; but such faculty may not nullify legislation that touches in any way the general policies of the University.
Ettling, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, 10-23-98
SEE ALSO: UND Faculty Handbook VII-1 (UND Constitution V [The Faculties], VI [The Service of Faculty and Administrative Officers)
The Graduate Faculty consists of the President, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of the Graduate School, and those members of the University faculty who are elected to membership by the Graduate Faculty.
New members of the Graduate Faculty may be elected into one of two categories of membership, full membership or associate membership. Election to full membership is based on a faculty member's preparation, experience, and scholarly or creative accomplishment. The first qualification shall be the holding of the highest earned degree in the field or the demonstration of equivalent scholarly or creative accomplishment. The second qualification is a record of scholarly or creative accomplishment conducted and completed as a principal investigator, writer, or artist after receipt of the degree. Associate membership is available to those members of the faculty who possess approximately the same academic preparation as full members but who may not have either the experience or the record of scholarly or creative accomplishment. Nominations for election to the Graduate Faculty originate with the department chairperson, must receive the approval of the dean of the college, and are evaluated by the Graduate Committee which submits recommendations for election to the Graduate Faculty.
The Graduate Faculty is responsible for determining policies within the Graduate School, and for recommending to the University Senate University-wide policies in graduate work. The Graduate Committee is the executive body of the Graduate Faculty and advises and assists the Dean of the Graduate School in administering the work of the school, especially program development, academic policy, and degree regulations. Membership of the committee consists of the Dean of the Graduate School, one full member elected by and from the Graduate Faculty of each of nine academic area electorates, and three full members-at-large from the Graduate Faculty.
Knull, Dean, Graduate School, 05-31-98
SEE ALSO: UND Academic Catalog (Graduate School section); UND Administrative Manual
The department faculties consist of those faculty members giving instruction in the various department of divisions of the schools or colleges. Each department or division head may call a meeting of his or her department faculty whenever he or she deems it advisable, and must call such a meeting when requested to do so by one-fourth of his or her faculty. Each department faculty determines its own internal policies and the organization of its own work, and makes recommendations regarding its curriculum and budgetary matters; but such faculty may not nullify legislation that touches in any way the general policies of its school or college or of the University.
Ettling, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, 10-23-98
SEE ALSO: UND Faculty Handbook VII-1, (UND Constitution V [The Faculties], VI [The Service of Faculty and Administrative Officers])
Department chairpersons perform a critically important leadership and administrative function in the University. They have the responsibility for screening and recommending new faculty members, for helping them become more effective teachers and researchers and for making recommendations on such critically important matters as tenure and promotion. Chairpersons also are expected to take the initiative in planning a long-range program for departmental course offerings, research, and staffing patterns. It is the chairperson's responsibility to call departmental meetings, supervise the preparation of schedules and budgets, and transmit requests and memoranda to or from the dean of other administrative officers. Policies affecting the department will in general be worked out with each member of the department having an opportunity to participate in discussions conducted by the chairperson.
Any full-time member of the department shall be considered eligible to be chairperson of the department. The chairperson of a department will be appointed about March 1 by the President upon recommendation of the dean to the Vice President for Academic Affairs. Normally the chairperson of the department will be appointed for three successive years. After a chairperson of any department has served for this period, the dean of the college reviews the work of the department with each faculty member in the department. He or she shall discuss the functioning of the department in general, and the possible selection of another member of the department who might be asked to serve as chairperson. If, after discussion with each member of the department it is clear to the dean that some other member of the department would provide effective leadership, would be willing to accept the responsibility, is otherwise qualified, and would be acceptable to the other members of the department, he or she will be recommended for appointment as chairperson. This does not mean that a department in which members would like the present chairperson to be continued may not so recommend. If the dean is satisfied that it is the wish of a department, and that the general conduct of the department is satisfactory, the dean may recommend that the present chairperson be reappointed, normally for another three years.
Ettling, Interim Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, 10-23-98
SEE ALSO: UND Senate Minutes, 01-13-81, pp. 2015-2019 (Report of the Committee on the Role of the Chairperson at UND)
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