Guide for IUPUI Faculty

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Table of Contents

Section One: Overall Structure andGovernance of IUPUI 1

• Introduction to IUPUI 1
• A Brief History of IUPUI, Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis Mission, Vision, Values, Strategic Initiatives2
• IUPUI Academic Units and Campuses 3
• Other IUPUI Academic Programs, Institutes, and Centers 6
• Community Learning Network 6
• Continuing Studies 6
• General Studies Program 6
• IUPUI and IVY TECH Office of Coordinated Programs 7
• Office of Credit Programs 7
• The Office of Service Learning 7
• The Office of Student Voluntary Community Service7
• Gerontology 7
• Honors Program 8
• IUPU Columbus 8
• School of Engineering and Technology Malaysia Program 8
• Military Science 8
• Summer Research Opportunity Program 8
• Undergraduate Education Center 8
• Centers and Institutes 8
• University College 8
• Accreditation of IUPUI 10
• Governance of IUPUI 10
• IUPUI in the State System 10
• The Indiana Commission for Higher Education 12
• IUPUI Faculty Governance 12
• Constitution of the IUPUI Faculty 12
• Bylaws of the IUPUI Faculty Council 17
• IUPUI Administrative Organization 30
• Administrative Committees 30
• Council on Undergraduate Learning 34
• Review Procedures for IUPUI Administrators 34
• I. Introduction 34
• II. Committee Selection 35
• III. Committee Charge 36
• IV. The Report 36
• Program Review 37
• IUPUI Formal Ceremonies 38

Section Two: The Academic Appointee and IUPUI39

• Faculty Ranks and Titles 39
• Indiana University Register 39
• Reviews and Reappointment Procedures for Probationary Faculty 39
• Types of Reviews 39
• Annual Review 39
• Reappointment Recommendations 39
• Tenure Review 40
• IUPUI Tenure and Promotion Policies and Procedures 40
• Procedure for Librarians Regarding Promotion and Tenure 40
• Promotion and Tenure Procedures for Faculty in Multi-Campus Schools (Education, Journalism, Library and Information Science, and Music) Based on IUPUI Campus 40
• Earlier-than-Normal Tenure Recommendations 41
• Stopping the Tenure Clock 42
• Sabbatical Leave Program 42
• Full-Time Lecturer Appointments onRenewable Term Contracts 42
• IUPUI Dismissal Procedures for Tenured Faculty and Librarians 43
• Alleged Professional Incompetence 44
• Alleged Misconduct 46
• Policy on Dealing with the Effect of FinancialDifficulties Upon Faculty at IUPUI 48
• Grievance Procedure for Designated Academic Appointees 57
• Other Academic Appointments 58
• Research Associate 58
• IUPUI Policies Concerning Part-time Academic Appointments 58
• School and Campus Policies 58
• Academic Appointees 58
• Exceptions 58
• Teaching Loads at IUPUI 60
• Overload Teaching: Full-time Faculty 60
• Teaching Loads: Full-time Faculty 61
• Statement on Faculty Work 61
• Salary Information 61
• IUPUI Campus Salary Policy for Faculty and Librarians 61
• Salaries as Public Records 63
• Faculty Awards 63
• The Glenn W. Irwin, Jr., Research Award 63
• Outstanding New Faculty Award 63
• Chancellor's Awards 64
• Bynum Mentor Awards 64
• Glenn W. Irwin Experience Excellence Awards64
• External Fellowship Salary Supplement 64
• Workshops 64
• Teaching Excellence Recognition Award 65
• The IUPUI Senior Academy 65

Section Three: Additional Academic and Administrative Policies 67

• Access to Academic and Administrative Policies Using Computer Networks 67
• Policy on Personal Web Pages 67
• Academic Calendar 67
• IUPUI Admission Policy 67
• IUPUI Forgiveness Policy 70
• Grade Replacement Policy 72
• Final Examinations 72
• Cheating and Plagiarism 73
• Student Records:Release Of Public Information73
• IUPUI Sexual Harassment Policies 73
• Statement from IUPUI Administration 73
• IUPUI Sexual Harassment Policy & Complaint Procedure 74
• Sexual Assault and Harassment Complaint Information 76
• Sex Offenders Screening Policy 76
• IUPUI Alcohol and Drug Policies 77
• Equal Opportunity Policy 77
• Policy Regarding People with Disabilities 78
• IUPUI Smoking Policy 79
• Research Compliance 80
• Ethical Issues 82
• IUPUI Policy on Conflicts of Interest 83
• Distance Education Policy and Guidelines 87

Section Four: IUPUI Student Organizationsand Services 89

• Student Governance 89
• The Undergraduate Student Assembly 89
• The Graduate Student Organization 89
• Student Fees 89
• IUPUI Student Organizations 89
• Student Services/Offices 90
• Student Activities 90
• Adaptive Educational Services 90
• Office of Undergraduate Admissions 90
• Office of The Bursar 90
• Campus Housing 90
• Career Center 91
• Child Care Center 91
• Counseling and Psychological Services 91
• Graduate Office Student Services 91
• Student Health Services/Occupational Health Services 92
• Intercollegiate Athletics 92
• International Student Services 92
• IUPU Columbus Student Services 92
• Multicultural Student Affairs 92
• Office of the Registrar 93
• Residence Life 93
• Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid 93
• Office of Campus Interrelations (Formerly theOffice of Student Affairs) 93
• Student Publications 93
• Student Voluntary Community Service 94

Section Five: Support Services 95

• Office of Academic Affairs: Office of the Executive Vice Chancellor and Dean of the Faculties 95
• Faculty and Professional Staff Development Office95
• Office of General Education (OGE) 96
• Office of International Affairs 96
• Research and Sponsored Programs 97
• Libraries 97
• University Libraries 98
• Office of the Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance 100
• Budgeting and Fiscal Affairs 100
• Campus Services 100
• Campus Facility Services 101
• Child Care Services 101
• Human Resources Administration 101
• Public Safety 101
• Purchasing 101
• Sports Facilities 101
• Student Housing 101
• University Place Conference Center and Hotel 101
• Office of the Vice Chancellor for External Affairs 101
• Alumni Relations 102
• Communications and Public Relations 102
• Community Relations 103
• Indiana University Foundation ­ Indianapolis103
• Intercollegiate Athletics 103
• Office of the Vice Chancellor for Planning andInstitutional Improvement 103
• Information Management and Institutional Research (IMIR)104
• IUPUI Economic Model Office (EMOD) 104
• Testing Center 104
• Office of the Vice Chancellor for Undergraduate Education 105
• Integrated Technologies 106
• Affirmative Action 106
• IUPUI Office for Women 107
• Commission on Women 107
• Copyright Management Center 107
• IUPUI Staff Council 107
• Definition of Staff 107
• Membership, Election of Representatives and Officers107
• Other Support Services/Organizations 108
• The University Faculty Club in Indianapolis108
• Escort Service 108
• Indiana Federal Credit Union 109
• IUPUI Sport Services 109
• IUPUI Sports Complex 109
• IU Natatorium 109
• IU Track and Field Stadium 109
• Indianapolis Tennis Center 109
• Intramural and Recreational Sports 109
• Intramural Activities 109
• Handball/ Racquetball Courts 109
• Aerobics Classes 109
• MAXWELL PROGRAM 109
• Running/Walking Club 110
• The National Institute for Fitness and Sport:110

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• Appendix A: Indiana University--Purdue UniversityIndianapolis Centers, Institutes, Laboratories, and OtherSpecialized Programs 111
• Appendix B: Tenure And PromotionDocuments 1996­1997 117
• Appendix C: Sabbatical Leave Documents 141
• Appendix D: Faculty Work 151
• Appendix E: Guidance For Faculty On Copyright,Publication And General Research Dissemination157
• Appendix F: Policy on Personal Web Pages 159
• Appendix G: Academic Year 1997-8 To 2005-6Projections Academic Calendars 161
• Index 163