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UNIT CODE OF
OPERATIONS
Revised
Code Approval
1. Approved by the tenured faculty of the Unit
Chair, Unit Code
Committee: Harrell Allen, 2-28-08,
editorially revised 4-18-08
2. Submitted to Dean:
Jeff Elwell, 3-5-08, 4-18-08
3. If changed, reapproved by tenured faculty:
Chair, Unit Code
Committee:
4. Reviewed/recommended by Faculty Senate Unit Code Screening Committee
Chair: Garris Conner, 4-18-08
5. Approved by the
Chair: Mark Taggart,
04-22-08, Faculty Senate Resolution #08-28
6. Approved by
Chancellor: Steve Ballard May 21, 2008
(Effective date)
Revision of Code: _____ Complete; or ______ Part(s) Effective:
This
School of Communication (SOC) Code allows for faculty participation in and
establishes procedures for the Unit’s internal affairs and is consistent with
all applicable Appendices of the
Our
School's mission is to offer high quality programs and instruction; to provide
opportunities for and to encourage faculty and students in their research and
creative activity; and to lend professional service in all areas of
communication. The School prepares individuals for professional and academic
careers in broadcast journalism, communication studies, media production, media
studies, print journalism, and public relations.
1.
As pertains to the (1) School’s nominating committee for appointment of
administrative officials, (2) for making recommendations on code content to the
permanently tenured unit faculty members, and (3) for evaluations of the
effectiveness of unit administrators, voting faculty is defined in accord with
the ECU Faculty Manual, Appendix L.
2.
As pertains to making recommendations for (1) appointments, (2) reappointments,
(3) promotion, or (4) conferral of permanent tenure to faculty, voting faculty
is defined in the Faculty Manual,
Appendix D.
3.
For any matters not specifically covered by Section A. 1. and A. 2. above or
elsewhere in the Faculty Manual, a
vote could be extended to full-time faculty only after a majority vote of the
voting faculty (as in Section A. 2.) agreed to this.
4.
The Graduate Faculty of the SOC shall consist of the School faculty who meet
the following criteria as determined by the SOC and are granted membership by
the Graduate School and the rights and privileges associated noted in Appendix
F of the Faculty Manual and the
School of Communication “Standards for Graduate Faculty”:
a. Graduate Teaching Faculty Member
criteria: (1) must hold the terminal degree pursuant to the field (Ph.D., Ed.D., M.F.A., or J.D.); (2) have demonstrated success in
graduate teaching or shows potential for such success; and (3) exhibited
evidence of professional growth.
b. Associate Graduate Faculty Member
criteria: (1) must hold the terminal degree pursuant to the field (Ph.D., or
M.F.A.); (2) have demonstrated success in graduate teaching or shows potential
for such success: (3) demonstrated evidence of success or potential for such
success in research/creative activity; and (4) demonstrated success or
potential for such success in supervising students’ research/creative activity.
c. Graduate Faculty Member criteria: (1)
must hold the highest degree in Communication (Ph.D.); (2) demonstrated success
in graduate teaching; (3) demonstrated success in research/creative activity;
(4) demonstrated success in supervising students’ research/creative activity.
1.
The Director is the School's official representative and advocate to the higher
administrative units of the College and University. The Director will provide
leadership for the school and give impetus to the teaching, research/creative
activity, and service efforts of the School.
2.
The Director’s appointment will be conducted in accordance with Faculty Manual, Appendix L
current University policies. The Dean of the
3.
The Director’s duties include:
a. oversight of the day-to-day operations of the
School;
b. responsibility for all School space,
facilities, equipment, and their proper use and assignment to meet continuing
School needs;
c. preparation of the Annual Report and the
Annual Budget. The Director will authorize expenditures after due consultation
with the faculty and will have available to the faculty up-to-date files and
records on the various budgets within the school. The Annual Report and Annual
Budget will be presented and discussed at a regular faculty meeting during the
fall semester.
d. assigning teaching loads and specific classes
to individual faculty members;
e. informing the faculty of all higher level
administrative decisions that relate to the operations of the school or to the
welfare of individual faculty members;
f. informing faculty of various university funds
available for School improvement and faculty research and teaching efforts;
g. presiding over School meetings and
electronically distributing agendas and minutes of those meetings;
h. managing and maintaining School facilities
and equipment; supervise and evaluate clerical and technical staff; and
maintain essential School records;
i. forwarding
recommendations for promotion, permanent tenure, appointment, reappointment,
non-reappointment and merit salary increases to the Dean;
j. designating a faculty member to act for the
Director during those periods when he/she is sick, out of town on official
business, or on vacation;
k. providing publicity to the university and
others about various School activities;
l. ensuring that code procedures are followed;
m. developing resources for the School including
fundraising and community outreach; and
n. promoting the SOC and maintaining School
visibility in professional organizations (e.g., director conference attendance,
promoting institutional and faculty membership in professional organizations,
and securing funds to support professional involvement).
4.
The Director will be evaluated on annual and quadrennial bases. The Director’s
term of appointment will be for four years.
a. An annual evaluation will be made by the
faculty using an instrument approved by the Faculty Senate and Chancellor. The
annual evaluation shall be made available to the Director and Dean.
b. The Director's quadrennial performance will
be evaluated in in accordance with
established University policies. Evaluation of the Director will occur in March of the
fourth year and every fourth year thereafter. The voting faculty (as defined by
the Faculty Manual, Appendix L) shall
discuss and vote by secret ballot on the effectiveness of the Director. The
Personnel Committee chair will serve as the faculty leader for the quadrennial
evaluation. A negative vote by the majority of the voting faculty shall
constitute a recommendation that the Director be removed.
A.
Primary Standing Committees (dictated by the Faculty Manual)
1.
Personnel Committee
a. Function:
The Personnel Committee is responsible for making recommendations regarding (1)
initial probationary appointments, (2) initial fixed-term appointments, and (3)
special fixed-term appointments and any additional roles as defined in Appendix
D.
b. Composition:
The Personnel Committee is composed of at least three (3) members of the
probationary and/or permanently tenured voting faculty members, including those
on leave but present for the vote, and excluding the administrator. At least
two thirds of the committee must be tenured. The chair of the Unit Personnel
Committee shall be permanently tenured and shall be elected annually by and
from the committee’s membership. A faculty member in his or her last year of
employment shall not be eligible to serve on the Personnel Committee.
c. Term:
Personnel Committee members serve a term of two years.
2.
Tenure Committee
a. Function:
The Tenure Committee is responsible for making recommendations regarding (1)
initial appointments with permanent tenure, (2) reappointments of probationary
term faculty, and (3) granting of permanent tenure.
b. Composition:
The Tenure Committee is composed of the permanently tenured voting faculty,
including those on leave but present for the vote, and excluding the director.
The chair shall be the chair of the Personnel Committee.
c. Term:
There is no term limit.
3.
Promotion Committee
a. Function:
The Promotion Committee is responsible for making recommendations for
promotions in academic rank, and for recommending the ranks of initial
appointments at the associate professor or professor level.
b. Composition:
The Promotion Committee is composed of the permanently tenured and probationary
term voting faculty members who hold a rank at least equal to the rank for
which the candidate is being considered, including those on leave but present
for the vote, and excluding the director. The chair shall be elected by and
from the committee’s membership.
c. Term:
There is no term limit.
1. Equipment and Facilities Committee
a. Function:
The committee shall be responsible for:
i. Recommending policies
for use of School equipment, laboratories, and research space;
ii. Planning for the renovation and modification
of existing classrooms and facilities in order to meet new needs;
iii. Recommendations of
the committee will be made to the School faculty.
b. Composition: The committee will consist
of at least three (3) members of the School’s voting faculty.
c. Term:
Committee members serve staggered terms of two years.
2. Undergraduate Curriculum Committee
a. Function:
The committee shall be responsible for:
i. Evaluating new course
proposals from the faculty;
ii. Reviewing and revising SOC undergraduate
curricula and degree programs; and
iii. Proposing new courses for the curriculum;
iv. Recommendations of the committee will be
made to the voting faculty.
b. Composition: The committee will consist
of at least three (3) members of the School’s voting faculty.
c. Term:
Committee members serve staggered terms of two years.
3.
a. Function:
The committee shall be responsible for:
i. Evaluating new course proposals from the
faculty;
ii. Reviewing and revising SOC graduate
curriculum and degree program;
iii. Proposing new courses for the curriculum
when necessary; and
iv. Recommendations of
the committee will be made to the voting faculty.
b. Composition: The committee will consist
of at least three (3) graduate faculty members selected from its Graduate
Teaching, Associate Graduate and Graduate faculty membership. The committee chair shall be elected by and
from the committee’s membership.
c. Term:
Committee members serve staggered terms of two years.
4. Institutional Effectiveness Committee
a. Function:
The committee shall be responsible for:
i. Creating and
administrating the materials used to gather data to assess
institutional effectiveness;
ii.
Preparation of the relevant reports for ECU’s institutional effectiveness
officer;
iii.
Preparation of the relevant reports for accrediting agencies;
iv.
Recording the School’s progress in meeting assessment goals; and
v. Reporting School progress in meeting
assessment goals to the faculty.
b. Composition: The committee will consist
of at least three (3) members of the School’s voting faculty.
c. Term:
Committee members serve staggered terms of two years.
5.
Ad Hoc Committees
a. Function: Ad hoc committees will be established
based on SOC need. Ad hoc committees can only be established by a majority vote
of the faculty. Recommendations of the
committees will be made to the School faculty.
b. Composition: Committees shall be
composed of no less than three (3) members. Criteria for membership shall be
determined at the time of committee establishment.
c. Term: Ad hoc committee members serve a
term of two years or until the committee is dissolved, whichever is shorter.
6. Election Procedures
The members of all School standing and ad hoc
committees are to be elected by a majority (present and voting) of the School
voting faculty (as per the Faculty Manual,
Appendix L) at the beginning of the academic year. Each committee shall elect a
chair and secretary from its membership at its first meeting of each academic
year.
Selection
and appointment of new probationary and fixed-term faculty members shall be in
accord with Appendix C and Appendix D of the Faculty Manual. The Personnel Committee will be responsible for all
aspects of conducting the search including the appointment of a hiring
committee to make recommendations.
Assignment
of teaching duties and granting of reassigned time will be done by the School
Director in accord with Appendix C of the Faculty
Manual. Faculty members may request reassigned time from their usual
teaching duties for research/creative activity. Written requests including
justification should be submitted to the School Director at least one full
semester in advance.
1.
The voting faculty members of the SOC will indicate by secret ballot their
approval or disapproval of the unit's Institutional Effectiveness/accrediting
agency report, major planning documents (e.g., curriculum, strategic plan,
etc.), and other assessments of unit operations, such as evaluations of
administrative officials.
2.
Five-Year Unit Program Evaluations will be done in accord with the procedures
outlined in Appendix L of the Faculty
Manual.
3.
Quadrennial Unit Administrator Evaluations will be done in accordance
with established University policies
4.
Annual Evaluation of University Administrators will be done in
accordance with established University policies.
Probationary
and tenured faculty evaluations are based on the following criteria: (1) teaching
effectiveness; (2) research/scholarship and creative activity; and (3)
professional service, and (4) “other” when applicable. Specific criteria may be
found in the Faculty Manual for
probationary faculty reappointment (Faculty
Manual, Appendix D), and promotion (Faculty
Manual, Appendix C and Appendix D). Fixed term faculty are given subsequent
appointments according to the procedures outlined in Appendix D and evaluated
according to the provisions of the employment contract (see Faculty Manual, Appendix D).
1. Assessment of Teaching Effectiveness
Teaching effectiveness shall be measured by:
a.
survey(s)
of student opinion;
b.
peer
evaluation;
c.
teaching
portfolios composed of syllabi or course outlines, course objectives, major
topics, number and weights of tests and examinations, title of textbook(s),
grading policies, and/or assigned projects. The portfolio may also include
other instructional materials and information that faculty voluntarily make
available as evidence of teaching effectiveness, including materials that could
result from service or summer teaching assignments;
d.
quality of
academic advising;
e.
grant-seeking/securing
activity in appropriate areas; and
f.
other
evidence of teaching effectiveness, surveys designed to poll the opinions of
graduates or graduating seniors, evaluation of student performance in
subsequent courses, and professional development through attendance at
conferences with a significant component devoted to Communication.
2. Assessment of Research/Scholarship and/or
Creative Activity
A
record of consistent achievement of high quality in research/scholarship and/or
creative activity is a necessary condition for promotion to the senior ranks
and for tenure. Recognized forms of research/scholarship and creative activity
for the SOC are listed below. The lists are comprehensive but not exhaustive as
future developments in the field may generate more scholarly/creative outlets
for School faculty.
Research/Scholarly
activities (ranked in order of importance):
a.
Published
research articles in refereed journals
b.
Published
scholarly books and monographs
c.
Published
book chapters
d.
Book
editorship
e.
Securing external
grants and serving as principal or co-investigator
f.
Journal/monograph
editorship
g.
Published
articles in refereed electronic journals
h.
Published
book reviews
i.
Publishing
articles in proceedings
j.
Published
abstracts
k.
Published
microforms
l.
Grant-seeking
activities
m. Participating as a
juried or invited conference contributor (papers, panels, posters, roundtables,
etc.)
n.
Other
refereed or invited contributions to peer publications
Creative
Activities (ranked in order of importance):
a.
Presenting
jury-reviewed media and electronic productions (e.g., film festivals)
b.
Presenting
jury-reviewed scripts/screenplays
c.
Production
of jury-reviewed video, audio, or other electronic media works
d.
Patents
e.
Software
development
f.
Proprietary
research in the disciplines relevant to the SOC
g.
Consultation
in the disciplines relevant to the
Other
scholarly activity:
a.
Receipt of
professional honors
b.
Receipt of
professional awards
As
mandated by the Faculty Manual,
(Appendix D) external peer review of the quality of a candidate's
research/scholarship shall occur prior to School consideration of that
candidate's readiness for promotion to the senior ranks or for permanent
tenure. Authorship of textbooks shall be deemed research only if the texts
contain results that would be considered new or innovative and would qualify
for publication in respected communication research journals. Otherwise, such
books will be considered as part of the assessment of one's teaching
effectiveness.
3. Assessment of Service
Although
service may not be weighed as heavily as either teaching or
research/scholarship and creative activity in evaluations of tenured or
tenure-track faculty, it is an important and, indeed, essential component of
appropriate professional activity. Examples of appropriate service
contributions may include, but are not limited to, the following:
a. School and university committee
participation;
b. Other School activities, such as
participation in faculty meetings and seminars, contributing to the student
body as club advisors, event organizers, volunteers, and so on;
c. Participation in regional, national, or
international community activities directly related to the faculty member's
profession, such as lectures, speeches and presentations, news media
interviews, and professional advice to nonprofit agencies;
d. Participation in service functions of the
profession, such as acting as a referee or editor, officer of professional
organizations, or session organizer or chair at professional meetings; and
e. General service contributing to local,
regional, national, or international communities’ well-being by volunteering,
organizing/contributing to community events, and so on.
4. Assessment of “other” activity
“Other”
activity is determined by assignment. Such assignments include releases granted
for the purpose of pursuing administrative work, program development, and so
on. Such efforts should be established or identified at the beginning of the
evaluation year so that the “other” category may be appropriately weighted.
E.
Standards for Re-appointment and Subsequent Appointment
1.
Fixed-term positions (following initial appointment)
The
procedures for initial and subsequent appointments to Fixed-term positions
shall follow those prescribed in the Faculty
Manual, Appendices C and D. In addition, the following procedures shall
apply:
Fixed-term
faculty members considered for subsequent appointment shall prepare the
following evaluation materials to be used in the subsequent appointment
decision: student evaluations of teaching effectiveness, curriculum vitae
noting accomplishments relevant to the position, other evidence of teaching
effectiveness including syllabi and assignments, any other evidence of creative
work, service, and scholarship relevant to the position. The completed
application materials shall be made available to the Unit Personnel Committee
no later than two calendar weeks before the Personnel Committee’s
recommendation is required.
2.
Probationary-Term Positions
The
procedures for re-appointment of probationary-term faculty shall follow those
prescribed in the Faculty Manual,
Appendices C and D. In addition, the following procedures shall apply:
The
unit Tenure Committee shall review the Personnel Action Dossier (PAD) (Faculty Manual Part XII) of each
probationary-term faculty member. The PAD shall be complete and available to
members of the Tenure Committee no later than two calendar weeks before the
Committee’s recommendation is required. The members of the Tenure Committee
shall review this document individually and discuss the PAD at a meeting called
for this purpose. The Committee shall recommend re-appointment only if the PAD
indicates a reasonable probability that the record will eventually sustain a
recommendation for tenure and promotion using the criteria described in this
Code for such actions.
F.
Standards for Promotions and Tenure
1.General
Provisions
The
procedures for promotion of probationary term and permanently tenured faculty
shall follow those prescribed in the Faculty
Manual, Appendix D. Within the discipline of communication, creative
activities (as defined in section IV.D.2 above) may fulfill the role
customarily associated with scholarly research and publication. Candidates for
promotion and permanent tenure may satisfy the research expectations of the
University either through scholarly research leading to publication or through
appropriate evidences of such creative activity.
The
following procedures shall apply. The appropriate Tenure/Promotion Committee
shall review the Personnel Action Dossier of each faculty member being
considered for promotion. The PAD shall be complete and available to members of
the Tenure/Promotion Committee no later than two calendar weeks before the
Committee’s recommendation is required. The Committee shall use the promotion
criteria relevant to the rank being considered.
Consideration
of faculty for promotion shall employ criteria in the areas of teaching,
research and/or creative activity, and service. The Personnel Action Dossier
should demonstrate satisfactory qualifications in each of these three areas.
2.
Appointment or Promotion to Assistant Professor
a. Teaching Criteria
i. Holds appropriate terminal degrees,
Ph.D., MFA
ii. Demonstrates a thorough understanding
of the relevant communication discipline, including central knowledge of the
relevant professions and/or theoretical developments in the field, history, and
trends in communication research, theory and practice.
iii. Creates a learning environment that
challenges and engages students and encourages and stimulates student learning.
iv. Practices effective communication with
students.
v. Demonstrates a commitment to
professional development as a teacher, through consultation with other faculty,
attendance at discipline-specific teaching conferences, and attendance at
teaching-related workshops.
vi. Teaching effectiveness may be measured
by: (1) review of course syllabi, including course objectives, requirements,
evaluation materials and grading procedures; (2) peer review; (3) documentation
of student performance; (4) student opinion surveys.
b. Research/Creative Activity Criteria
Produces significant and relevant
research/creative work in the chosen area of specialization. The quantity and
quality of the candidate’s work should point towards potential for eventual
national recognition in the field. Acceptable evidence of research includes
books, book chapters, published refereed articles, paper presentations at
meetings and conferences, etc.
Candidates pursuing creative activities should demonstrate unquestioned
technical proficiency in the medium relevant to their work and an ability to
deliver and present their communicative media in a variety of juried settings.
(See “Research/Scholarly Activities,” Section IV. D. 2.)
c. Service
Criteria
Demonstrates a willingness to serve the SOC,
through participation in School committees, performance of specific services
within the candidate’s teaching and research areas, participation in ongoing
School efforts in recruitment and admission of students.
3.
Permanent Tenure
Criteria for achieving permanent tenure are the
same as the criteria for promotion to Associate Professor.
4.
Promotion to Associate Professor
Has met the requirements listed for promotion to
Assistant Professor:
a. Teaching
Criteria
i. Participates in student advising. Course syllabi and
materials reflect an advanced and comprehensive understanding of the relevant
communication discipline.
ii. Contributes effectively to curriculum
and program development. Highly skilled in creating learning environments
suited to subject matter and course goals.
iii. Attends teaching-related workshops and
conventions regularly. May also participate in teaching/pedagogy related
activities where communication is employed in other disciplines. Demonstrates a
commitment to individual development as a teacher.
b. Research/Creative
Activity Criteria
Candidates should demonstrate a history of
research in the areas of specialization. There should be evidence in the
quality and quantity of publications and presentations that the candidate has
achieved recognition in the field.
Acceptable evidence includes published books, refereed journal articles,
book chapters, presentations at meetings and conferences, monographs, relevant
grants, and book editorships. Those
candidates offering creative activities should demonstrate continued evidence
in quality and quantity of technical proficiency and an ability to deliver and
present their communicative media in a variety of juried settings. For acceptable evidence of creative activity:
(See “Creative Works,” Section IV, D. 2.).
c. Service
Criteria
Serves the SOC through participation in School
and University committees, performs service relevant to the candidate’s chosen
area of expertise and/or application. Engages in ongoing unit efforts to
recruit and admit students. Shows a willingness to serve community programs and
activities that directly relates the chosen area of expertise and/or shows
willingness for university service.
5.
Promotion to Professor
Has met the requirements listed for promotion
to Associate Professor:
a. Teaching
Criteria
i. Highly skilled as a teacher and (when
applicable) practitioner.
ii. Assumes leadership of curriculum and
program development projects.
iii. Receives outstanding overall ratings
from peer and student evaluations.
b. Research/Creative
Activity Criteria
Demonstrates a history of research and
productivity in the areas of specialization. There should be evidence in the
quality and quantity of refereed publications and juried presentations that the
candidate has national recognition in the field. Acceptable evidence includes
articles accepted for publication, presentations at meetings and conferences,
monographs, book chapters, relevant grants, books, book editorship, and journal
editorship. Those candidates offering creative activities should demonstrate
continued evidence in quality and quantity of the technical proficiency and
creativity of their work in juried presentations.
c. Service
Criteria
Demonstrates leadership through participation in
SOC,
G.
Assessment for Merit Pay Raises
In
accordance with Faculty Manual,
Appendix C, the Director, in consultation with each School member, will
annually establish that faculty member's duties in teaching,
research/scholarship and creative activity, and service, and determine the
relative weight to be assigned each duty. The values for these weights shall be
consistent with the reassigned time given to faculty members for research and
service activities. Based upon each member's assigned duties and weights, the
Director shall evaluate annually each faculty member's performance in teaching,
research/scholarship and creative activity, and service. The Director, again in
consultation with the faculty member, can revise the relative weights during
the academic year if changing circumstances warrant such a revision. The
Director shall report to each School member eligible for a merit increase the
recommendation for merit pay for that member; the Director shall also reveal
the mean and median merit pay awards (dollar amounts and percentage increases)
being recommended for the School.
H.
Personnel Action Dossiers
The
contents and usage of Personnel Action Dossiers (PADs)
are governed by the Faculty Manual,
Appendix F, Appendix D, and Part XII respectively. Each candidate for
reappointment, promotion, and tenure shall compile, in consultation with the Director
and the chair of the Personnel Committee, his/her PAD. The PAD is to be used by
the members of the appropriate School committee in its evaluation of the
candidate's readiness for the action being requested.
I.
Procedures for Promotion, Reappointment, and Tenure
The
procedures for these personnel actions are prescribed by the Faculty Manual, Appendix D, and Unit
Code Section IV. E. and F. Any faculty member requesting promotion or early
conferral of tenure shall notify via written memorandum the Chair of the
Personnel Committee of this request. Upon receipt of said notification, the
Chair of the Personnel Committee shall consult in a timely manner with the
faculty member to advise said member of the procedures and needs necessitated
by the request.
A.
Number of Meetings:
There shall be at least three School meetings per semester.
B.
Calling of Meetings:
School meetings are called by the Director or by petition of:
(1) a majority of the voting
school faculty (as defined by the Faculty
Manual, Appendix L, A.), or
(2) a majority of the
permanently tenured School faculty.
If
a meeting is called by petition, this meeting shall be held within two weeks of
the time the petition is presented to the Director.
C.
Meeting Agenda:
The agenda shall be distributed for each meeting at least 48 hours prior to the
meeting; and the Director or any voting School faculty member may request that
a particular item be placed on the agenda. Such requested items shall be placed
on the agenda of at least one of the next two School meetings occurring after
receipt of the request.
D. Meeting Facilitation: The Director, or his/her
designee, shall preside over School meetings that shall be conducted according
to the rules and regulations of the most recent edition of Robert's Rules of
Order: Newly Revised. No votes
shall be cast by absentee ballots, except when otherwise prescribed. Motions
made during School meetings are to be approved by a majority of the voting
School faculty (present and voting as defined in this Code).
E. Quorum: A quorum shall be
three-fifths of the voting School faculty and a quorum must be present at each
school meeting to conduct business.
F. Minutes: Minutes of School
meetings will be taken by a designee of the Director, and shall be distributed
in a timely manner to all School members before the next School meeting.
Section VI. Evaluation
of Unit, Unit Administrator(s) and University Procedures
A.
Procedure for Approval of Major Planning Documents, Assessment Documents and
Other Major Reports.
The
Director shall enlist faculty participation and cooperation in preparation for
major planning documents, assessment documents and other major reports. The
faculty will indicate in a timely fashion and by vote, their approval or
disapproval of such documents prior to submission in final form to person(s)
outside the unit. Such vote may be taken
in a regular or specially called Faculty Organization Meeting. A majority vote is required for approval.
B.
Five-Year Unit Program Evaluation
The
five-year program evaluation shall be conducted according to the procedure
outlined in the Faculty Manual,
Appendix L.
C.
Unit Administrator Evaluation
The
evaluation of the School of Communication Director shall be conducted in
accordance with established University policies.
Section VII. Unit’s
Annual Budget and Report
The
Director shall prepare the budget and annual report in consultation with the
faculty in a regular faculty meeting at the beginning of the academic school
year.
Section VIII. Criteria
for Salary Increases
All
full-time continuing faculty shall annually document their accomplishments in
teaching/advising effectiveness, research/creative activities and service for
the academic year. This information will
be considered by the Director in making recommendations for merit salary
allocation. Evaluation and determination
of annual salary increments will be done in accord with the Faculty Manual, Appendix C.
Section IX. Enabling
The
Code shall go into effect upon approval by a majority of the permanently
tenured faculty members of the SOC by secret ballot, the
Section X. Amendment of
Code
Amendments
to this Code are to be submitted to the Director and must be initiated by not
less than twenty percent of the School’s voting faculty, as defined in the
Faculty Manual, Appendix L. The proposal
should include the signatures of the faculty making the request, the location
of the proposed amendment in the Code, and the desired change or changes. The Director shall circulate the proposal to
all faculty and, following a twenty-day review period, call for a meeting of
the faculty for consideration of the proposal.
A two-thirds majority of the ballots cast by permanently tenured faculty
will be required to make an amendment to the Code. Amendments to this Code also require the
approval of the