Board Policy Manual - University of Northern …

1 University of Northern colorado 1 Board Policy Manual May 7, 2018 Contact: Vicki Niccum email: Phone: 970-351-1152 Table of Contents Title 1. Board Adopted 3 Article 1: Purpose, Organization and Governance .. 3 Part 1 - Mission Statement .. 3 Part 2 Governance.. 5 Part 3 Faculty.. 10 Part 4 - Student Government .. 16 Part 5 Personnel: General.. 21 Part 6 Policies: General.. 24 Article 2: General Provisions .. 27 Part 1 Definitions.. 27 Title 2. Board Approved Constitutions And Procedures .. 28 Article 1: Student 28 Part 1 Student Government Constitution.. 28 Part 2 Academic Appeal Procedure.. 36 Part 3 Student Rights and Responsibilities.. 45 Part 4 Property Regulations.. 46 Part 5 Student Conduct.. 46 Article 2: General Personnel .. 56 Part 1 General Personnel .. 56 Part 2 Discrimination Revew Procedures (2-2-201 through 2-2-201 deleted effective April 15, 2015).

2 58 Part 3 Sexual Harassment (2-2-301 through 2-2-311 deleted effective April 15, 2015) .. 58 Part 4 Leaves.. 58 Article 3: Faculty .. 72 Part 1 Faculty Governance: Constitution of the University of Northern colorado Faculty.. 72 Part 2 Faculty: Definition and Contracts.. 94 Part 3 Academic Ranks and Titles.. 96 Part 4 Faculty Responsibilities and Conditions of Employment.. 101 Part 5 Curriculum.. 110 Part 6 Academic Freedom and Professional Ethics.. 111 Part 7 Faculty Salaries.. 112 Part 8 Faculty Evaluation. [See Also Title 3, Article 3, Part 3, 3-3-303(5) Performance Evaluation.) .. 112 Part 9 Promotion and Tenure Guidelines .. 112 Part 10 Faculty Leaves. [See Also 1-1-309 Faculty Leaves.] .. 125 Part 11 Disciplinary Action [See Also 1-1-310 Disciplinary Action of Tenured Faculty.] .. 133 Part 12 Faculty Grievance.. 135 Part 13 Severance.. 138 University of Northern colorado 3 TITLE 1.]

3 Board ADOPTED POLICIES Article 1: Purpose, Organization and Governance Part 1 - Mission Statement 1-1-101 Mission Statement. The University of Northern colorado (the University ) shall be a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research University with selective admission standards. The University shall offer a comprehensive array of baccalaureate programs and master s and doctoral degrees primarily in the field of education. The University has statewide authority to offer graduate programs for the preparation of educational personnel. 1-1-102 Vision Statement. The University strives to be a leading student-centered University that promotes effective teaching, lifelong learning, the advancement of knowledge, research, and a commitment to service. Graduates are educated in the Liberal Arts and professionally prepared to live and contribute effectively in a rapidly changing, technologically advanced society.

4 1-1-102(1) Description. The University is a comprehensive baccalaureate and specialized graduate research University with a continuing commitment to its historical role in the preparation of educators. The University offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the arts, sciences, humanities, business, human sciences and education. The array and quality of University programs provide a unique resource to colorado . All students are required to study in the liberal arts tradition, which prepares them to think and act responsibly in a dynamic, diverse and global society. Multicultural content and interdisciplinary programs enrich academic experiences. University curricula are designed to improve students' competencies in critical thinking, communication, and problem solving, leadership, and technological applications. As a Carnegie Doctoral University : Higher Research Activity, the University graduate programs emphasize advanced scholarship within a discipline and acquisition of professional abilities for career advancement.

5 Graduate education includes a variety of master's degrees that complement the University 's mission and purposes and a select number of doctoral programs that emphasize scholarship and research, clinical practice, pedagogy, or performance. The University provides a full range of student support services and recreational opportunities. The James A. Michener Library and the Music Library ( University Libraries) provide information resources through sophisticated technology and established collections. 1-1-102(2) Values, Purposes and Goals. The University provides services that support equal learning opportunities for all students. Learning occurs in an environment characterized by small classes taught by full-time faculty. University faculty, at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, subscribe to a teacher/scholar model in which excellence in instruction is complemented by activities in scholarship and service.

6 Support for the continuous improvement of teaching, learning, scholarship and service is provided through University programs, policies and practices. 1-1-103 Values. The University believes that its distinctive service to society can only be offered in a student-centered atmosphere of integrity that is grounded in honesty, trust, fairness, respect, and responsibility. For this reason, the University is committed to promoting an environment in which: (1) academic integrity is valued and expected; (2) excellence is sought and rewarded; (3) teaching and learning flourish; (4) diversity of thought and culture is respected; (5) intellectual freedom is preserved; and (6) equal opportunity is afforded. 1-1-104 Purposes and Goals. The University is committed to the following purposes and goals. To prepare a well educated citizenry whose understanding of issues enables them to be contributing members of a rapidly changing, technologically advance, diverse society.

7 1-1-104(1) To Prepare Undergraduate Students. (a) Students will acquire a solid foundation of general knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences. (b) Students will develop a variety of competencies in critical thinking, communication, problem-solving and current technology. (c) Students will develop an appreciation for diversity, citizenship, artistic expression, and a positive, healthy lifestyle through educational, cultural, social, and recreational programs. (d) Students will develop a life-long commitment to scholarship and service. (e) Students will acquire depth of knowledge in a specialized scholarly discipline. (f) Students will acquire the knowledge and skills that prepare them for careers and/or advanced scholarly work. (g) Students will master methods of inquiry to acquire deeper understanding of their discipline. (h) Students will demonstrate knowledge of professional standards and practice.

8 1-1-104(2) To Prepare Graduate Students in Specialized Fields of Study. (a) Students will acquire an appreciation for and ability to work in an increasingly diverse population. University of Northern colorado 5 (b) Students will engage in scholarly activity, research, and creative endeavors to advance the knowledge and practices of the discipline. (c) Students will acquire advanced knowledge and skills consistent with the professional preparation and standards of the discipline. (d) Students will develop a commitment to scholarship and life-long learning. (e) Students will develop those competencies essential to assuming leadership positions in their professional fields. 1-1-105 Ethical Standards. Inherent within the responsibility for educating the future leaders of our society is the obligation to adhere to the highest ethical standards and principles.

9 The University community is committed to the highest ethical standards in furtherance of our mission of teaching, research and public service. Our policies, procedures, and standards provide guidance for application of the ethical standards stated below in our daily life and work as members of this community. 1-1-105(1) The University Is Committed to the Following Ethical Standards: (a) we will respect the rights of others and will nurture a climate of fairness and civility while recognizing each individual s dignity, freedom and diversity; (b) we will conduct ourselves ethically and honestly; we will communicate openly and truthfully with University stakeholders. We will conduct ourselves with integrity in our dealings with and on behalf of the University . (c) we will conscientiously strive for excellence in our work. We will conduct the business of the University using sound judgment and serving the best interests of the institution and of the community; (d) we will exercise responsibility to each other, the University and the University 's stakeholders as appropriate to our position for both our actions and our decisions not to act.

10 We will be accountable for our ethical conduct and for compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures; (e) we will use University resources carefully in order to achieve our mission. We will not use University resources for personal benefit or gain. [Also see Board Policy Manual 1-1-502 (General Personnel/Conflict of Interest Policy ), 2-3-410 and 411 (Outside Activities and conflict of Interest), 1-1-508 (Equal Opportunity), 2-1-301 and 302 (Student Rights and Responsibilities), 2-1-501 ( University Standards of Conduct), 2-2-201 et seq. (Discrimination Review Procedures); and University Regulations 3-3-401 and 402 (Outside Activities and Conflict of Interest), 3-8-106 (Scientific Misconduct)]. Part 2 Governance. 1-1-201 Board of Trustees (BOT). The BOT of the University is an entity charged by the colorado General Assembly as the official and final governing authority of the University .