27 Principles for Chancellors' Reviews 28 Chancellor's Review Procedures 31 ORGANIZATION OF THE FACULTY 31 Indiana University Faculty Constitution. 156 Policy on Fair Use of Copyrighted Works for Education and Research 157 Policy on Use of the Indiana University Name and Trademarks 157 Protection of Human Subjects in Research.
Admissions and Instructional Policies
Academic Support and Services
209 NEXT PRESIDENT'S OFFICE OF DIVERSITY, EQUALITY AND MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS (DEMA) 209 OFFICE OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR.
Appendix A
Appendix B
Indiana University Academic Handbook
August 2008
Organization and Governance
BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNIVERSITY
THE UNIVERSITY’S OBJECTIVES AND IDEALS
Faculty members have always taken pride in the quality of their teaching. Chief among them is the faculty's contribution outside the classroom to the general welfare of society and its institutions.
THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY
These serve to provide information and advance our understanding of the natural world and of man and of man's role in nature and in society. Other statutes provide that certain actions may be taken by the trustees only upon approval of the Commission on Higher Education of the State of Indiana.
FACULTY REPRESENTATION AT INDIANA UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETINGS
Nothing in this practice is designed to discourage, displace, or prevent such informal contact between members of the Board of Trustees and the Faculty as now exists. Formal representation is intended to serve as a basis for extensive informal, as well as formal, discussions between members of the Board of Trustees and the Faculty.
ADMINISTRATIVE ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY Indiana University
Indiana University also operates five other campuses, geographically distributed throughout the state, to provide educational programs and services to all major population centers. In addition, a campus in Fort Wayne, Indiana (Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne) offers Indiana University academic programs but is administratively managed by Purdue University.
Office of the President
RESOLVED that the Board hereby delegates the authority of the Board, as permitted by Indiana Code 20-12-1-4, to the President. FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution may be amended by the Council from time to time.
Search and Screen Procedures for Administrators
When the position to be filled involves a university teaching/research assignment, a majority of the members of the search and vetting committee must be from the faculty. It will also provide adequate staffing and financial support for the activities of the search and verification committee.
Review Procedures for Administrators
Before submitting the final report to the appointing officer, the review committee must meet separately with the officer under review and then with the appointing officer to discuss the findings of the report. The appointing officer shall respond to the review committee and discuss the actions to be taken based on the committee's findings and recommendations.
Review Procedures for Chancellors
Summary survey results are reported confidentially to the President, the Chancellor under review, the Review Committee, and the Campus Faculty Council Agenda Committee/Executive Committee. A summary of these research results will be included in the final report of the Review Committee.
ORGANIZATION OF THE FACULTY
Constitution of the Indiana University Faculty
- Voting Faculty Membership
- Certification of the Faculty
- Legislative Authority
- Consultation of the Faculty
- Exercise of Faculty Authority
- President’s State of the University Report
- Meetings of the Faculty
- Notice of Meetings
- Quorum
- Resolutions of Faculty Meetings
- Record of Meetings
- Membership of University Faculty Council
- Election of Members
- Term of Office
- Officers
- AGENDA COMMITTEE
- CO-SECRETARIES
- PRESIDING OFFICER
- PARLIAMENTARIAN
- Regular Meetings
- Bylaws
- Amendment Procedure
The Secretary and Member of Parliament of the University Faculty Council will hold the corresponding offices for the faculty. The Secretary of the University Faculty Council will count the ballots and circulate the results to the faculty.
Bylaws of the University Faculty Council
The results of the election will be announced at the Council meeting in April. The term of office of the co-secretaries and of the members of the Agenda Committee shall be one year and shall commence at the end of the last regular meeting of the academic year of the Council.
University Faculty Committees
Council year and/or to present it to the University Archives at an appropriate time. 2) Files maintained by the UFC staff for their own use and containing unofficial material shall not be subject to the provisions of these rules.
Faculty Boards of Review: Minimum Standards for Uniform Hearing Procedures
The act on the establishment of the audit committee of the faculty contains a provision on the filling of vacancies in the committee. The Faculty Review Committee shall make written recommendations regarding the appeals and provide copies to both parties within a reasonable time after the hearings are completed.
Allocation of Faculty Governance Jurisdiction Regarding ROTC Programs
A Faculty Review Board shall prepare a written summary and a tape recording of its proceedings in both formal and informal hearings, and these shall be available to members of the Board and to both parties. Both parties and the Faculty Board of Review Board may call witnesses, cross-examine witnesses, and request information regarding the complaint from the University and others believed to have relevant information.
Guidelines for Academic Calendar
Martin Luther King Day, beginning in January 1998, will be observed as a holiday on all Indiana University campuses; And. Efforts will be made to adjust the university calendar to accommodate the celebration of this holiday.
PROCEDURES FOR PROGRAM REVIEWS
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and consistent with large portions of our community to set aside Martin Luther King Day as a holiday; All appropriate efforts will be made by the University to organize events that celebrate the life and philosophy of Dr.
UNIVERSITY ARCHIVES
Preservation of University Records
HONORARY DEGREES Criteria
Candidates for the honorary degree must generally have significant ties to the State of Indiana or to Indiana University by birth, residence, education, service or distinguished achievement. All nominations are referred to the Honorary Doctorates Committee, whose advice is passed on by the chairman to the University Faculty Council.
Procedures
After approval by the university's faculty council, the nominations are sent to the university's president for submission to the board of trustees for formal action. Except for dedications and other special occasions, the honorary degree committee's presentation of honors to the University Faculty Council must normally occur no later than the March meeting of each year (one year prior to the commencement of the ceremonies).
Informational Statement
THE ACADEMIC APPOINTEE AND THE UNIVERSITY
ACADEMIC RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND AUTHORITY Policy on Academic Freedom
Code of Academic Ethics
RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES I. General Statements
Every academic person reserves the right to criticize and attempt to remedy the University's regulations and policies by appropriate means. The means considered inappropriate include: acts of physical violence against members or guests of the University community;
ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES I. Initiation of Complaints
Indiana University also permits non-conspicuous possession of alcoholic beverages on university property while in transit to areas where they may be possessed or used under the above provisions. Student organizations that serve or permit the possession of alcoholic beverages at student organization functions, on or off campus, may be disciplined if a violation of alcoholic beverage laws or university regulations occurs.
Authority of the Faculty
Academic appointees affected by administrative action taken against them for violation of the Code of Ethics, whether or not the action results from the procedure provided for in this Code, will have the rights provided by the rules governing appeal to the Faculty Board of Assessment. (or to an Associate Instructor Board of Review) of the relevant campus. Appointees also have the right to a hearing and appeal, provided for in any other University procedure for reviewing administrative actions.
ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
NOTE: Some of these dates refer to changes in the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities and Conduct.].
General Provisions
EXPLANATION AND NOTE: Participation in faculty management at university level is governed by the Constitution of the University Faculty. Furthermore, with the approval of the campus academic officer, a unit may use a title that meets the special needs of the unit as long as the appointment classification is made clear.
Classification of Academic Appointments
EXPLANATION AND COMMENTS: Visiting and adjunct appointees do not have the kind of relationship with the university and its programs that would justify participation in faculty board voting. That is, the appointment is an “adjunct” (“auxiliary”) to the career of the appointee and to the faculty of the unit.
Emeritus
Appointment to Graduate School Faculty
Student Academic Appointments
Additional Academic Appointments
POLICIES GOVERNING ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS
Tenure Policies
The special procedures commonly used in the department, school, program, division, or unit of the University library to which the faculty member or librarian is appointed should be clearly specified. The petition must be initiated within a reasonable period of time after the faculty member or librarian receives a written statement of the reasons for nonappointment.
Promotion Policies
A librarian who responds to the demands of the profession must make contributions through professional development, research and/or creativity. Fulfilling these obligations increases the value of the librarian as a member of the University and library community.
Regulation of Clinical and Lecturer Appointments
Clinical faculty are subject to university, campus, school, and departmental faculty salary policies. Cooperation in university and campus faculty governance is governed by the Indiana University Faculty Constitution and each campus' faculty bylaws.
Regulation of Research Appointments
A person at the rank of Associate Scientist would have begun to establish a national reputation through published work and would typically have the responsibility to independently conduct, as principal investigator, projects of their own design. Normally, a person must have achieved at least three years of successful research as reflected in published work in referenced sources before attaining or being appointed to the rank of Associate Scientist.
Principles and Practices Regarding Associate Faculty (Part-Time Faculty)
Such steps should include the formal orientation of university faculty to the university and to their specific teaching responsibilities. Associate teachers should be provided with adequate resources to promote their success as teachers and enhance their pedagogical skills.
Recognition of Outstanding Achievement
The President of the University or the Trustees may initiate recommendations for appointment of Trustee Professor. Trustee Professors will also undertake special assignments, as identified by the President of the University or by the Trustees.
Review Policies
The award honors a member of the University with faculty rank for exceptional contributions to enhancing the University's international programs and studies. Procedures, adopted by the faculty board, for the review, remediation, and punishment (including sanction of dismissal) of faculty conduct that violates the rules of the university or fails to meet generally understood and accepted standards of professional conduct.
General Policies
The competence in terms of section II is hereby delegated to the University Policy Committee of the Council. Concerns about compliance with the Guidelines should be brought to the attention of the Campus Affirmative Action Officer.
Appointment Dates
Any situation that appears to be prohibited by law, as listed above, should be brought to the attention of the Office of University Counsel so that a determination can be made and appropriate action recommended.
Appropriate Use of Information Technology
Electronic mail will not be sent by members of the University community to individuals with whom the sender does not have an established, mutually agreed upon personal, business, or academic relationship. All mailing lists supported by university resources will be owned and maintained by members of the Indiana University community, and each list will have a clear purpose and policy.
VACATIONS, LEAVES, AND SEPARATION
Unless inappropriate use stems from technical or other issues beyond the individual's control, individuals assigned Indiana University email accounts are responsible for actions taken using their accounts. Unless an individual or organization specifically requests anonymous entries or comments, all communications sent using any Indiana University technology service or facility must clearly identify the actual sender with a valid address in the basic header (From:) or in the body of the message.
Vacation Policy for Twelve-Month Academic Staff
Vacation Policy Amendment
Sabbatical Leaves Program
The sabbatical will last for one semester at full pay or for one year at half pay. Sabbatical leave will not be granted to a faculty member who is denied reappointment for the academic year immediately following the proposed leave of absence.
Leave Without Pay
For a faculty member who takes a one-semester sabbatical with full pay, the University will make the full pension plan contribution for that semester. It is University policy not to make contributions to the pension plan when an appointee is on leave without pay.
Other Leaves and Absences (See also FMLA, Appendix B)
An academic appointee of the University summoned for jury duty will be allowed leave of absence with pay for the period of jury service. Appointees on maternity leave will be paid full pay for up to six weeks while on leave and 50% for semester balance when medically required.
Indiana University Family Leave Policy
It is the responsibility of the Dean of the Faculties or Vice-Chancellor of Academic Affairs to ensure that all agreements entered into are completely voluntary and fair for both the appointee and the University. The Dean of the Faculties or Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs will provide information, interpretation, documentation and enforcement of this policy on each campus.
Permanent Separation
Dismissal only takes place due to (a) incompetence, (b) serious personal or professional misconduct, or (c) extraordinary financial needs of the University. Upon receipt of the dismissal notice, a faculty member or librarian must be given the opportunity for a hearing.
CONDITIONS OF WORK Annual Reports
Oversight and Support Of Associate Instructors and Associate Faculty (Part-Time Faculty)
Policy Governing Access to and Maintenance of Academic Employee Records
- DEFINITIONS AND PRINCIPLES
- PUBLIC ACCESS TO ACADEMIC EMPLOYEE RECORDS
- ACCESS TO ACADEMIC EMPLOYEE RECORDS BY UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATORS
- MAINTENANCE OF RECORDS OF ACADEMIC EMPLOYEES
Normally, during the review of the personnel file, this file will remain under the direct supervision of the employee (or his or her designated agent) officially charged by the University with the responsibility for maintaining this file. When an employee requests his or her records, the records custodian notes the employee's name, the date of the request and the records requested.
Salary Policy
Academic year appointees are paid based on ten equal payroll checks (five per semester). The corresponding item is the ratio of the calendar days before the interruption of work to the total in the semester.
Policy for Faculty Members Holding Administrative Positions
Policy on Financial Conflicts of Interest in Research
Disclosure shall be made to an official designated by applicable conflict of interest policies and procedures. Disclosure shall be made to an officer designated under applicable conflict of interest procedures.
Policy on Conflicts of Commitment Involving Outside Professional Activities
Undertaking activities that compete, or have the potential to compete, with Indiana University in areas that are part of the appointee's University Responsibilities. University activities refer to activities related to the research, teaching and service mission of the University.
Outside Activities and Extra Compensation
The evaluation of potential conflicts will take into account the particularities of individual situations, including the nature of the relationship that the university and the academic employee have with each other. Extra-professional activities refer to external activities within the scope of the designated professional qualifications, which are not carried out in fulfillment of an academic employee's university responsibilities, but which promote the performance of these tasks.
Intellectual Property
The University will not assign title (eg ownership) to intellectual property without the permission of the creator/faculty member;. Copyright of University Works is held by the University in the name of the Trustees of Indiana University.
Policy and Procedures on Research Misconduct
Any objections must be submitted to the DO within 5 working days of receiving the notice. Objections must be submitted in writing to DO no later than 5 working days after notification of the committee's membership.
Policy on Fair Use of Copyrighted Works for Education and Research
The RIO seals the file and retains it for 7 years after the conclusion of the proceeding or the conclusion of any PHS proceeding involving an allegation of research misconduct. Access to the material in the file is only available with the permission of the DO for a valid reason.
Policy on Use of the Name And Trademarks of Indiana University
Protection of Human Subjects in Research
Complete statements of relevant university policies and procedures are available from the offices of the president, the chancellors, the vice president (Bloomington and Indianapolis), and the vice president (Indianapolis), the vice president for research administration, the vice provost for research, and from the chairmen of the IRBs.
Policy on Animal Use and Care
Policy on Contacts With Federal and State Government Officials and Agencies
Responsibility for authorizing such persons rests with the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations. Therefore, the distribution of materials to officials must be coordinated with the Office of the Vice President for Public and Government Relations.
Political Activities of Academic Personnel
If such meetings are to represent the interests of Indiana University, including specific funding requests or grant proposals, they must be coordinated and approved by the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations. For information regarding these guidelines, contact the Office of the Vice President for Public Affairs and Government Relations.
Travel
The elector who proposes political activity is obliged to inform the head of the department, the dean of the school and the dean of the faculties. If there is a disagreement between the professor and any of the above administrative officials regarding the faculty member's ability to fulfill his academic obligations, the faculty member has the right to appeal to the Faculty Review Committee, which makes the final decision.
Indiana University “Whistleblower” Policy
PROTECTION OF EMPLOYEES REPORTING VIOLATIONS OF FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS;
In that case, the employee may report the violation or misuse of public resources in writing to either the supervisor or appointing authority or to any official or agency entitled to receive a report from the state ethics commission under IC 4-2-6-4 (b)(2)(G) or IC 4-2-6-4(b)(2)(H). If a good faith effort is not made to correct the problem within a reasonable time, the employee may submit a written incident report to any person, agency or organization.
BENEFITS
Notwithstanding subsections (a) and (b), an employee shall make a reasonable attempt to ascertain the accuracy of any information to be provided and may be subject to disciplinary action for knowingly providing false information, including suspension or dismissal, as determined by the employee's employing authority or the employing authority's designee. However, any employee disciplined under this subsection shall be entitled to an appeal of the disciplinary action pursuant to the procedure set forth in any personnel policy or collective bargaining agreement adopted by the state educational institution.
Insurance
Insured, academic year employees whose regular employment has ended at the end of the academic year, but who continue service throughout the summer, will continue to be insured over the summer. By law, the University and the employee share equally in the payment of Federal Income Contribution Act (FICA) taxes on wages and salaries.
Retirement Programs
The IU contribution to accounts maintained by individual participants is equal to 11% of the first $7,800 of base salary (excluding summer appointment pay or supplemental pay) plus 15% of the balance, not to exceed IRS limits. The annual severance pay is defined as 1.1% of the average annual salary for the five highest years, multiplied by the years of added service.
Long-Term Disability Income
AND PLAN 12 PARTICIPANTS
In the following circumstances: The total and irreparable loss of the sight of both eyes, or of the ability to speak, or of the use of both arms or of both legs or of one arm and one leg shall always be acceptable as total disability as long as such loss continue; and upon the occurrence of any such loss described in this sentence, the benefits for total disability shall vest from the date of such total disability, although the waiting period of six months referred to in paragraph B has not expired. Base salary means the accumulated remuneration over 10 months or 12 months as recorded in the annual budget and in the salary or appointment letters to the employee.
Voluntary Long-Term Disability Plan
After the first five years in any period of continuous disability if and while such employee is totally unable to engage in any reasonably gainful occupation for which the employee is fitted by education, training or experience, having regard to the nature of the employee's recourse to the time at which disability began and to the employee's previous average earnings. Covered employee's monthly salary, as referred to above, will be one-twelfth of base salary.
Tax Saver Benefit Plan
Pre-Tax Commuting Expense Plan
Retention Incentive Pay
Fee Courtesy
ADMISSIONS AND
INSTRUCTIONAL POLICIES
POLICY AND TEMPLATE AND GUIDELINES FOR CAMPUS ADMISSION POLICIES
Template and Guidelines
- INTRODUCTION
- ACADEMIC PREPARATION
- ACADEMIC ABILITIES, ACHIEVEMENTS, MOTIVATION, AND MATURITY
- FIRST-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS
- ExTERNAL TRANSFER STUDENTS
- INTER-CAMPUS TRANSFER STUDENTS
- NON-ADMITTED APPLICANTS
- SETTING GUIDELINES FOR SAT/ACT SCORES, HIGH SCHOOL RANK, GPA, AND GRADES FOR FIRST-TIME UNDERGRADUATES
- RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITY
All campuses and programs must follow the guidelines in Section 8 Establishing Guidelines for SAT/ACT Scores, High School Rankings, GPA, and Grades for First-Time Undergraduate Students. For applicants who are at least twenty-one years old or three or more years out of high school, admission may also be based on factors such as a General Education.
Principles and Procedures for Undergraduate Intercampus Transfers
ADMINISTRATIVE PRINCIPLES
COURSE EQUIVALENCIES AND DEGREE REQUIREMENTS
All equivalency decisions must be made by the most appropriate school, division, department, or program on a campus and must apply to all programs on that campus. The review must be carried out by the relevant degree-awarding unit and a substantial explanation of any negative decision must be recorded.
Transfer of Credit from Two-Year Institutions
When significant curriculum changes occur in courses that may affect equivalence decisions, corresponding programs on other IU campuses must be notified. Exceptions granted to students prior to transfer should, whenever possible, be honored by the degree-granting school.
Student Athletes
Courses that fulfill similar educational goals in terms of content and skill training must meet degree program requirements regardless of the campus on which they are offered. An ICT student is responsible for meeting all major field-specific requirements as determined by the degree-granting unit at the receiving campus; Departmental and school residency requirements may require completion of additional hours beyond the normal minimum requirement.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS PROGRAMS POLICY
- Mission and Goals
- Principles of Authority and Responsibility
- Campus Athletics Committees
- Athletics Coordinating Council
Membership: The Chancellor (or President in Bloomington) will appoint the campus athletics committee on the recommendation of the campus faculty council. The chair of the campus athletics committee shall be a faculty member appointed by the Chancellor (or the President in Bloomington) in consultation with the campus faculty council.
STUDENT AFFIRMATIVE ACTION POLICY
Membership: The membership of the council shall consist of nine individuals: the University Athletics Director, the IUPUI Athletics Director, an Athletics Director from one of the other campuses (the position to be rotated between those campuses through a process agreed upon by those campuses), two faculty members from each of the athletic committees at the Bloomington and at the IUPUI campuses, and two faculty members to represent the other campuses (the position to be rotated between those campuses through a process agreed upon by those campuses). Convene at least annually a meeting of the heads of athletic programs and campus athletic committees from all campuses for the purpose of communication and mutual understanding.
Students with Disabilities
Serves to ensure consistency in the norms and principles of NCAA Division I athletics programs at Indiana University;.
Veterans
Accommodation for Religious Observances
Sexual Harassment
ROTC
STUDENT RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND CONDUCT
GRADES AND GRADING POLICY Academic Distinction
In applying this policy, questions about equals and fractions will be decided by the degree awarding unit. Those who matriculated before that time will be eligible for degrees with academic honors in terms of the guidelines that applied at the time of their matriculation in the relevant degree awarding unit.
Honors
Each degree-granting unit determines the applicable GPA requirements for the three levels of recognition: Distinction, High Distinction, and Highest Distinction. The standards recommended here are minimum standards, and any degree-granting unit may adopt standards that go beyond these.
Grading System
Upon successful completion of the repeated course, the Fx grade will replace the F grade the student originally received in the course. A grade of P (Pass) is a grading option that a student may choose with the approval of the dean of the student, according to the procedure established by the school or division.
Implementation Procedures
Graduate student instructors are not notified of students registering for this option; all instructors must record a regular letter grade, which if D or higher, will be changed to P when the grades are processed by the Registrar. First adopted by the Faculties of the University's Undergraduate Schools, April 18, 1967; and by the Graduate Council, May g) Instructors in undergraduate and graduate courses may use a grading system that includes plus and minus grades.
Incompletes
The time allowed for removal of an incomplete is one calendar year from the date of withdrawal, except that the dean of the student's college or school may grant adjustment to this period in exceptional circumstances. The Registrar will automatically change the “I” to “F” at the end of the relevant period, except where an adjustment to the period is permitted or the student has completed a degree since that date.
Grades for Credit Earned by Examination
Both the student and the instructor for whose course the student received an Incomplete will be notified of this grade change. In this case, the student must be given the opportunity to withdraw from the course.
Grades Given Upon Withdrawal From Courses—Undergraduates Only
A student may be denied the right to make an incomplete if it appears to the dean of the unit and the instructor that it is impractical for the student to complete the course. If the student fails, the grade recorded on the date of withdrawal will be F. Faculty Council, May 18, 1965; University Faculty Council, February 8, 1977) ABSENCE DURING THE LAST WEEKS OF A SEMESTER.
Grade-Point Average
To qualify for the grade W, a student must pass the course on the date of withdrawal. If a student is not present during the last few weeks of a semester, the instructor may report a grade of I if there is reason to believe that the absence was beyond the student's control; otherwise he or she will score a grade of F.
Midterm Class Reports
After the automatic withdrawal period, a student may withdraw only with the permission of their dean.
Grade Reports
These grade reports must be submitted to the Secretariat 48 hours after the final exam or the last class meeting, whichever is later. If the grades are submitted after the deadline, the secretary cannot be responsible for notifying the deans and students of the late grade, but is obliged to inform them of the professor.
Discussion of Grading Policy
It is the joint responsibility of the campus vice president/chancellor, the faculty governing body, and the campus registrar to determine the appropriate time interval and establish it as campus policy. When faculty members are required to post students' grades, the grades must be identified by a code unique to the students in the class and not by the students' names or other identifiable identifiers.
Additional Information on Instructional Policies
CHEATING AND PLAGIARISM General Principles and Policy
Cheating
