Breadcrumb Home Faculty Handbook 2025-2026 Faculty Handbook 2025-2026 Download as PDF Welcome to Converse Welcome to Converse Introduction The Mission of the University The Founder’s Ideal Section I. The Academic Administration Administrative Officers President of the University Provost and Vice President for Student Success Dean, Converse College for Women Dean, The Graduate School Dean, School of Liberal Arts & Sciences Dean, School of Business and Data Science Dean, School of the Arts Director, Carroll McDaniel Petrie School of Music Director, Mickel Library University Registrar Department Chairs Organizational Chart of Academic Programs Section II. The Faculty of the University The Faculty of the University (Personnel Definition) Method of Appointment and Employment Background Investigations Recruiting Faculty and Staff: Guidelines for Procedure (R-7/19) Outside Employment of Members of the Faculty Academic Freedom Responsibilities of the Faculty Member: Absences and Teaching Loads Responsibilities of the Faculty Member: Online Courses, Grades and Class Attendence Responsibilities of the Faculty Member: Course Syllabi Responsibilities of the Faculty Member: Student Complaints Responsibilities of the Faculty Member: Exams and Exam Procedures Responsibilities of the Faculty Member: Office Hours, Honor Tradition, Faculty Meetings and Military Duty Freedom of Expression Policy Control of Institutional Review Board for Research Section III. Conduct COVID Policy Statement Sexual and Non - Sexual Harassment Policy (Title VII) Converse University Sex & Gender Discrimination and Harassment Policy (Title IX) Grievance Procedures Grievance Committee Guidelines Guidelines for Grievance Committee Hearings Involving Tenure and Promotion Decisions Conflicts of Interest Solicitation and Distribution Solicitation Policy: Sponsorships, Promotional Items, Door Prizes, and Auction Items Non-Profit Organizations’ Events at Converse University Policy Americans with Disabilities Act (and Related State and Local Laws) Drug-Free Workplace Smoking/Tobacco Policy Zero Tolerance for Workplace Violence, Firearms, other Weapons, and Fireworks Section IV. Faculty Evaluation and Compensation Introduction and Criteria Evaluation Steps Section V. Professional Development Faculty Salaries from Grants and Contracts Professional Development Activities and Funding Sabbatical Leaves Funds for Faculty Research and Development Funds for the NEH Visiting Scholars Program Section VI. Regulations Governing Tenure and Promotion (Effective May 2002) Process of Faculty Evaluation Faculty Definitions by Rank Procedures for TAP: Roles & Responsibilities Peer Evaluations Section VII. Termination of Employment Termination of Employment Dismissal Procedures Section VIII. Compensation and Benefits Guidelines Concerning Benefits Worker's Compensation Faculty Salary Payments and Social Security Medical Insurance and Health/Wellness Programs Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) Benefits for Librarians Retirement Fund Medical Insurance Surcharge for the use of Tobacco Products Policy Section IX. Academic Regulations, Guidelines and Procedures Curricular Proposals Curricular Programs Committee Degrees and Requirements Requirements for Graduation Courses and Academic Work Reports and Transcripts Directed Independent Study Academic Policies for Study Travel Student Honors at Graduation Awards, Prizes, Recognitions Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) Cooperation with Wofford Policy on Updating Catalog — Graduate and Undergraduate Section X. Governance Faculty Senate Section XI. Campus Technology Services Accidental Damage and Theft or Loss of Company-owned Devices Electronic Communications Computer Systems Security Password Policy Use of Software, Voicemail, and Electronic Courses Allocation and Use of Information Technology Resources User Account and Eligibility XII. Miscellaneous Information Textbooks Calendar & Events Dining Room Field Trip Policies Library Injury Notary Public Parking and Transportation Personal Property Recreational Facilities Rental and/or Use of Campus Facilities Appendix A Converse University Research Misconduct Policy (March 2019) Converse University Research Misconduct Policy (March 2019) Appendix B Tuition Remission Program Tuition Remission Program Appendix C Tuition Exchange Program Tuition Exchange Program (TEP) Appendix D Charter of the Faculty Senate Charter of the Faculty Senate Previous Versions 2024-2025 2023-2024 2021-2022 2019-2021
Responsibilities of the Faculty Member: Office Hours, Honor Tradition, Faculty Meetings and Military Duty
