East Carolina University College of Nursing

Unit Code of Operations

PREAMBLE

THIS CODE ALLOWS FOR FACULTY PARTICIPATION IN AND ESTABLISHES

PROCEDURE FOR THE UNIT’S INTERNAL AFFAIRS AND IS CONSISTENT

WITH ALL APPLICABLE APPENDICES OF THE EAST CAROLINA

UNIVERSITY FACULTY MANUAL

Section I. Objectives/Mission

The College of Nursing is an academic unit of the Health Sciences Division of East Carolina University. It serves as a center of excellence for leadership in nursing, professional nursing education, research, service, and faculty practice within a multicultural, underserved, and rural region. It offers baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral degree programs. The baccalaureate and master’s programs have special program options for registered nurse and postmaster’s students.

Section II. Organization/Composition

A. Definitions of Faculty and Voting Faculty Members

1. Faculty

The faculty of the College of Nursing consists of all persons who hold appointments with permanent tenure, probationary term appointments, and fixed-term appointments.

2. Graduate Faculty

The graduate faculty consists of faculty members approved by the East Carolina University Graduate School Administrative Board as a (a) graduate faculty member, (b) associate graduate faculty member, (c) graduate teaching faculty member, (d) ex-officio graduate faculty member, and (e) graduate adjunct faculty member (East Carolina University Faculty Manual Appendix F).

3. Voting Faculty

a) College of Nursing Business (except as described in II.A.3.b)

A person who holds a faculty appointment with rank or title and carries not less than half the normal teaching/research program as practiced in the College of Nursing.

b) University

Only persons who meet the definition of “voting faculty person” in the East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendix L, Section A, may vote for the nominating committee for the appointment of administrative officials, for making recommendations on code content to the permanently tenured unit faculty members, in quadrennial evaluation of the effectiveness of unit programs, and in evaluation of the effectiveness of the unit administrator.

B. Administrative Organization

The College of Nursing has three Departments, the Department of Undergraduate Nursing Science Junior Division, the Department of Undergraduate Nursing Science Senior Division, and the Department of Graduate Nursing Science.[1]

1. Departmental faculty shall:

a) Recommend to the appropriate committee educational policy for the department that is consistent with College of Nursing and University policy;

b) Develop, implement and evaluate courses offered by the College of Nursing; and

c) Establish and monitor goals for the department consistent with the College of Nursing and University goals.

2. Dean

The Dean is a line position accountable to the Vice Chancellor for Health Sciences. Responsibilities of the Dean are to serve as the senior administrative officer, ensure that code procedures are followed, serve on the Council of Academic Deans, collaborate with the Division of Health Sciences and other community agencies, advocate for the College within the University and the community-at-large, and support faculty development.

3. Administrative Staff:

The Dean has the authority to appoint an administrative staff who will report to and be evaluated by the Dean. The exception shall be the administrative staff whose direct concern is with academic matters. This administrative staff shall be selected in accordance with Appendix L of the East Carolina University Faculty Manual. Administrative staff will have faculty appointments within the College of Nursing. Members of the Dean's administrative staff will have delegated responsibility for areas including but not limited to:

-academic affairs

-budget management

-facilities management

-clinical affiliations

-learning resources

-student affairs

-research program

-graduate studies

-evaluation

C. Budget Request and Annual Report

The Dean shall prepare the budget and annual report in consultation with the administrative staff and discuss them annually with the faculty in a regular faculty meeting.

D. Faculty Organization

The Faculty Organization is composed of the College of Nursing faculty as defined in II.A.1. of this Code and shall be the legislative body of the College of Nursing subject to this Code, the East Carolina University Faculty Manual, and the regulations of the University of North Carolina. The rules contained in the latest edition of Robert’s Rules of Order Newly Revised and the latest edition of this Code shall govern the operation of the Faculty Organization

1. Purposes

a) Recommend to the Dean and appropriate administrative officers policy for the College of Nursing that is consistent with University policy;

b) Through standing and ad hoc committees, develop, monitor the implementation, and evaluate the undergraduate education program;

c) Act upon matters of concern to the College; and

d) Act upon recommendations of the Faculty Council (see Section II.D.3).

2. Faculty Officers

a) The elected officers of the faculty shall consist of a Chair and Secretary-Treasurer. Officers shall be elected for two-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms.

b) Qualifications and Duties:

(1) The Chair of the Faculty shall hold permanent tenure at the rank of Associate Professor or above and:

(a) Preside at meetings of the Faculty Organization and Faculty Council;

(b) Establish meeting dates and agenda for Faculty Organization and Faculty Council meetings;

(c) Collaborate with the Dean to establish the annual meeting calendar;

(d) Communicate recommendations of the Faculty Organization and/or Faculty Council to the Dean, Faculty Senate, or others as appropriate;

(e) Represent faculty at campus meetings as appropriate; and

(f) Interpret this Code, in consultation with the Faculty Council, upon written request, which specifies the area of concern, from an administrator or a faculty member; and

(g) Appoint members or representatives to Faculty Council, Faculty Senate, and Standing Committees if a vacancy occurs during an academic year until an election can be held.

(2) The Secretary-Treasurer shall hold permanent tenure and:

(a) Maintain minutes of the Faculty Organization and Faculty Council meetings;

(b) Distribute minutes to all faculty members;

(c) Secure a list of the faculty;

(d) Implement the guidelines approved by the faculty of the College of Nursing for disbursement of funds;

(e) Be responsible for the funds of the Faculty Organization; and

(f) Perform such other duties as may be designated by the Faculty Chair.

3. Faculty Council

a) The Faculty Council shall:

(1) Be the representative body of the faculty and shall be composed of three elected members at large, two of whom shall hold permanent tenure, plus the Chair and Secretary-Treasurer of the Faculty Organization. The Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Chairs shall be ineligible to serve on the Faculty Council. The Chair of the Faculty shall serve as the Chair of the Faculty Council. One of the elected Council members shall serve as Parliamentarian of the Faculty Organization and Faculty Council;

(2) Meet at least once each semester or more frequently as determined as necessary by its members to conduct, as delegated, the business of the faculty. A simple majority of the elected members will constitute a quorum for the conduct of business. Notice of meetings of the Faculty Council will be provided to all faculty members. Any faculty member may submit an agenda item to the Chair of the Council at least five working days before a scheduled meeting;

(3) Collaborate with the Dean on matters pertaining to planning, policy, organizational, budgetary issues, and issues of concern to the faculty as they affect the operation of the College;

(4) Have the authority to establish committees and task forces, as necessary;

(5) Have the authority to establish a nominating committee for Faculty Council, Faculty Senators, and Standing Committee vacancies; and

(6) Make recommendations for action to the Faculty Organization.

b) Procedure for Election of Faculty Organization Officers and Council Members at Large.

(1) The Nominating Committee shall distribute by mail during February a nominating ballot to each eligible faculty member.

(2) Elections shall be held annually by a secret mailed or secure electronic ballot during the month of April. The Nominating Committee shall count the ballots and report results to the Faculty Council Chair.

(3) If a vacancy occurs in the position of the Faculty Chair, the Secretary-Treasurer shall temporarily assume that position until an election can be held.

(4) If a vacancy occurs in the position of Secretary -Treasurer of the Faculty, a Faculty Council member shall be appointed by the Chair to hold that office until an election can be held.

E. Graduate Faculty Organization

1. Membership:

The Graduate Faculty Organization is composed of the graduate faculty as defined in II.A.2. of this Code and shall be the legislative body for the graduate program.

2. Functions:

The Graduate Faculty Organization shall:

a) Recommend to the Dean, administrative staff, the University Graduate Curriculum Committee, and the University Graduate School Administrative Board graduate educational policy for the College of Nursing that is consistent with University policy;

b) Develop and monitor the implementation, and evaluate the graduate education programs; and

c) Review faculty for graduate appointments according to criteria prescribed in East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendix F.

3. Officers

a) The elected officers of the Graduate Faculty Organization shall consist of a Chair and Secretary both of whom shall hold permanent tenure and Associate or Graduate faculty appointment. Officers shall be elected for two-year terms, with a maximum of three consecutive terms. The Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Chairs shall be ineligible for elected officer positions.

b) Procedure for Election

(1) The Graduate Organization Nominating Committee shall distribute by mail during February a nominating ballot to each eligible faculty member.

(2) Elections shall be held annually by a secret mailed or secure electronic ballot during the month of April. The Nominating Committee shall count the ballots and report results to the Graduate Faculty Organization Chair.

c) Functions

(1) The Chair of the Graduate Faculty Organization shall:

(a) Preside at meetings of the Graduate Faculty Organization;

(b) Establish meeting dates and agenda for graduate faculty meetings;

(c) Have the authority to establish committees and task forces;

(d) Have the authority to establish a nominating committee for Graduate Faculty Officers;

(e) Communicate recommendations of the graduate faculty to administrative staff, University Graduate Curriculum Committee, University Graduate School Administrative Board or others as appropriate; and

(f) Represent graduate faculty at campus meetings as appropriate.

(2) The Secretary shall:

(a) Secure a list of the graduate faculty and maintain minutes of the Graduate Faculty Organization;

(b) Distribute minutes to all graduate faculty members; and

(c) Perform such other duties as may be designated by the Graduate Faculty Chair.

Section III. Personnel Action Committees and Standing Committees

Personnel matters will be handled by the Personnel, Tenure, and Promotions Committees in the manner described in the East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendices C and D.

A. Personnel Action Committees

1. Personnel Committee

a) Membership:

Shall consist of six members, four of whom shall be permanently tenured and hold the rank of Associate Professor or above and two shall be fixed-term faculty. The Dean, Associate Deans, and Department Chairs shall be ineligible for membership.

b) Functions:

(1) Uses the guidelines established by the East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendices C and D and Appendix A of this Code in making recommendations to the Dean, appropriate Associate Dean, and Department chairs;

(2) Appoints a search committee for faculty positions;

(3) Interviews faculty applicants applying for positions in the College and makes recommendations to the appropriate administrative staff; and

(4) Recommends to the Faculty Organization changes needed in the College’s criteria for faculty evaluation and appointment, reappointment, promotion or conferral of permanent tenure.

2. Tenure Committee

The Tenure Committee shall be composed and have the duties as described in the East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendix D. with the following exceptions:

a) The Chair of the Personnel Committee shall serve as the Chair of the Tenure committee.

b) The Chair of the Personnel Committee shall assume the additional roles of the Tenure Committee as described in the East Carolina University Faculty Manual Appendix D.

3. Promotion Committee

The Promotion Committee shall be composed and have duties as described in the East Carolina University Faculty Manual Appendix D.

B. Standing Committees

1. General Policies and Procedures

a) Composition

The standing committees shall consist of the following:

(1) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

(2) Undergraduate Student Affairs Committee

(3) Graduate Curriculum Committee

(4) Graduate Student Affairs Committee

b) Policies

(1) Committees are advisory in nature to the Faculty Organization, Graduate Faculty Organization, and/or administration as appropriate. All standing committee meetings shall be open to the Dean, Associate Deans, Chairs, faculty, and students of the College of Nursing, except meetings of the Personnel Committee dealing with confidential personnel matters. The ex-officio members of a committee may participate in the discussion and vote.

(2) All committee meetings shall be conducted according to the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.

(3) The chair of each committee shall prepare an annual report and file an official copy in the College of Nursing Office at the end of the academic year.

(4) A simple majority of the committee membership shall constitute a quorum.

(5) Minutes and correspondence of committee meetings shall be available in the office of the Dean.

(6) Standing committees make recommendations to Faculty Organization or Graduate Faculty Organization as appropriate regarding appointment of needed Ad Hoc Committees.

c) Procedure for Election

(1) The Nominating Committee appointed by the Faculty Council shall:

(a) Prepare a nominating ballot in accordance with criteria established by this Code for composition of the committee(s). The ballot shall be mailed or issued via a secure electronic site to each faculty member in February.

(b) Nominations consistent with the criteria for committee composition may be made by the voting faculty with the consent of the nominee.

(c) Elections will be held by secret mailed or secure electronic ballots in April with the exception of Faculty Senators and Alternates, which shall be done in February, according to the East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendix A. Candidates for a committee shall be elected by a plurality vote.

(2) Exceptions

Members of the Graduate Curriculum and Graduate Student Affairs will be elected by the graduate faculty.

(3) Students from the academic programs will be represented in the composition of the appropriate committees. The Chair of the Nominating Committee shall notify the appropriate student representative to conduct an election. Student representatives will be elected by a vote of their peers at the beginning of each academic year. Following the election of student representatives, the names of elected students shall be forwarded to the chairs of the appropriate committees.

(4) In the event of a vacancy on any committee, the vacancy shall be filled through appointment for the remainder of the unexpired term by the Chair of the Faculty Organization upon recommendation by the Chair of the committee.

d) Procedure for Election of Committee Chairs

(1) The Chair shall be a full-time and a voting faculty member. The Chairs for Undergraduate Curriculum, Graduate Curriculum, and Personnel Committees shall be permanently tenured.

(2) The Chair shall be elected at a meeting of the new and continuing committee members to be called in April by the current chair.

(3) The term shall be for one year, and the Chair shall be eligible for re-election.

e) Terms of Members

(1) Members of committees shall be elected for two-year terms and shall be eligible for re-election for three additional, consecutive terms.

(2) Terms of members will be staggered to allow continuity on committees. The initial election of half of the committee members will be for one year and half for two years. Thereafter, all terms will be for two years. When there are vacancies, the person appointed to serve will complete the un-expired term.

(3) Student representatives shall serve one-year terms and shall be eligible for re-election.

2. Description

a) Standing Committees of the Faculty Organization

(1) Undergraduate Curriculum Committee

(a) Membership:

(i) Shall consist of a minimum of six faculty members and one undergraduate pre-licensure student and one RN-BSN student. Of the faculty members, at least one from each undergraduate department, both of whom shall be permanently tenured, at least two shall have been on the faculty for a minimum of five years, and at least one shall have a graduate faculty appointment. The Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Program and the RN/BSN Program Director shall serve as ex-officio members.

(b) Functions:

(i) Monitors the ongoing development of undergraduate curriculum;

(ii) Collaborates with the Associate Dean for the Undergraduate Program and Department Chairs to monitor the implementation of the undergraduate curriculum;

(iii) Makes recommendations to the Faculty Organization for course and curricula changes that are consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the program and recognition of the evolution of health care;

(iv) Reviews new course proposals, course revisions, and course deletions and recommends changes to the Faculty Organization;

(v) Makes curriculum recommendations based on program evaluation data; and

(vi) Reports trends and recommendations related to the curriculum to the Faculty Organization.

(2) Undergraduate Student Affairs Committee

(a) Membership:

Shall consist of a minimum of three elected faculty members, the Director of Student Services, and at least one undergraduate upper division student.

(b) Functions:

(i) Evaluates recruitment, admission, progression, and graduation trends;

(ii) Reports evaluation of trends and recommendations related to recruitment, admission, progression and graduation policies to the Faculty Organization;

(iii) Conducts timely hearings of student appeals in a manner consistent with policy; and

(iv) Consults with University Academic Advisement and Support Center and other academic units as needed.

b) Standing Committees of the Graduate Faculty

(1) Graduate Curriculum Committee

(a) Membership:

Shall consist of a minimum of three-elected at-large graduate faculty members, at least one shall be permanently tenured and hold an Associate or Graduate Faculty appointment and one graduate student. The Associate Dean for Graduate Programs and Chair of the Department of Graduate Nursing Science serve as ex-officio members.

(b) Functions:

(i) Monitors the ongoing development and implementation of the master's and doctoral curricula;

(ii) Makes recommendations to the Graduate Faculty Organization for course and curricula changes that are consistent with the philosophy and objectives of the master's and doctoral programs and recognition of the changing health care environment;

(iii) Reviews new course proposals, course revisions, and course deletions and recommends changes to the Graduate Faculty Organization;

(iv) Collaborates with Deans and administrative staff to monitor the implementation of the master's and doctoral curricula;

(v) Evaluates master's and doctoral curricula trends; and

(vi) Reports evaluation of trends and recommendations related to the master's and doctoral curricula to the Graduate Faculty Organization.

(2) Graduate Student Affairs Committee

(a) Membership:

Shall consist of a minimum of three elected faculty members with at least one who holds Associate or Graduate faculty appointments and at least one graduate student.

(b) Functions:

(i) Evaluates recruitment, admission, progression, and graduation trends;

(ii) Reports evaluation of trends and proposed recommendations related to recruitment, admission, progression and graduation to the Graduate Faculty Organization;

(iii) Conducts timely hearings of student appeals in a manner consistent with policy; and

(iv) Consults with the University Graduate School and other academic units as needed.

Section IV. Faculty Personnel Actions

A. Selection and Appointment of New Faculty

The Personnel Committee shall fulfill this responsibility by using the criteria prescribed in the East Carolina University Faculty Manual and this Code.

B. Teaching Assignments and Reassigned Time

The department chair shall complete faculty assignments and grant reassigned time in accordance with criteria prescribed in of the East Carolina University Faculty Manual.

C. Faculty Evaluation

The faculty member shall receive an annual performance evaluation by the department chair according to the criteria specified in East Carolina University Faculty Manual and Appendix A of this Code.

Procedure for annual evaluations - During fall semester, the relative weights to be applied to the criteria that are used in the annual evaluation will be determined by the department chair in consultation with the faculty member. Determination of relative weights of each criterion shall be based on such factors as assigned responsibilities, academic preparation and interests, professional expectations, the continued professional development of the faculty member and the goals of the College. In no case will service be weighed more than teaching or research/creative activity.

Criteria for annual evaluations - the following criteria and corresponding ranges of relative weights will be used in the annual evaluation process. Combined weights total 100%. Weights for fixed-term and part-time faculty are negotiated at the time of appointment and may be up to 100% teaching.

Teaching/Advising (weight 0-80%)

Research/creative activity (weight 0-50%)

Service to the University, College, profession, and community (weight 0-25%)

Other (weight 0-100%, as negotiated with the department chair)

Annual evaluations shall address the following:

1. Teaching

Evaluations made by the department chair, peers, and self shall be made by using published systematic procedures approved by the voting faculty. These published procedures are included in the in the College of Nursing Faculty Manual, located in the Office of the Dean, and on the College of Nursing Intranet. Results of student opinion surveys shall be included. Direction of graduate students’ research shall be considered for faculty holding graduate faculty appointments.

Advising

Evaluation shall be made by reviewing students advised and availability for advising.

2. Research/Creative Activity

Evaluation shall be made by reviewing research and creative activities.

3. Professional Service

Evaluation shall be made by reviewing service to nursing as a discipline and to departmental, College, university, community, state, regional, national, and/or international professional community.

4. Other

Evaluations may be made by reviewing contributions not described in other categories.

D. Reappointment and Professional Advancement

The Personnel Committee and the respective chair shall use criteria in East Carolina University Faculty Manual and Appendix A of this Code in making recommendations.

E. Assessment for Merit Pay Awards

When merit pay funds are available for distribution within the department, the chair shall, as part of the annual evaluation of faculty, using weights dictated by this Code and those mutually agreed to by the chair and the faculty member being evaluated, recommend each faculty member's merit award to the respective Associate Dean. The Associate Dean recommends each faculty member’s merit award to the Dean.

The criteria on which these awards shall be based are the faculty member's performance in teaching/advising, research/creative activities, and service, as well as contributions to the College's scholarly mission and strategic plan. The chair's recommendation shall be based upon the duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments as reflected in the annual faculty evaluation.

The Dean shall report annually to the unit and each faculty member salary increments in accordance with East Carolina University Faculty Manual Appendix C.

F. Personnel/Evaluation Files

Personnel/Evaluation files are governed by East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendix C.

G. Tenure and Promotion

The Personnel Committee, Tenure Committee, Promotion Committee, department chairs, Associate Deans, and the Dean shall use the criteria/process prescribed for tenure and promotion recommendations in East Carolina University Faculty Manual and Appendix A of this Code.

Section V. Meetings

A. Classification

1. Faculty Organization

2. Faculty Council

3. Graduate Faculty Organization

4. Departments

B. General Policies and Procedures

1. Scheduled meetings of each shall be held at least once each semester during the academic year.

2. Additional meetings may be called at the discretion of the Chair of the respective group listed in Section V. A. of this Code or upon petition by ten faculty members to the respective Chair with a minimum of forty-eight hours notice to all faculty members.

3. Agenda items shall be submitted ten days prior to the meeting to the respective Chair of the group listed in Section V. A. of this Code.

4. The agenda shall be circulated to each faculty member at least one week prior to each scheduled meeting. The agenda for called meetings shall be distributed at the time of the notice of the meeting.

5. Meetings shall be conducted according to the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.

6. Two-thirds of the voting faculty of the respective group in Section V. A. of this Code shall constitute a quorum.

7. The College of Nursing procedure for nominating and voting by mail ballots is described in the latest edition of Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised.

8. Committee recommendations relative to policy and program shall be decided by the faculty. Approval is by a simple majority vote, except where otherwise stipulated. A majority vote is defined as the majority of the faculty present and voting.

9. Initial presentations of program and policy changes shall be discussed but not voted on until at least one week later. With a majority vote, this delay may be rescinded if action is considered to be urgent.

10. Minutes of the meetings shall be distributed to all faculty members within ten working days following the meeting.

Section VI. Evaluation of Unit, Unit Administrator(s) and University Administrators

A. Procedure for Approval of Major Planning Documents, Assessment Documents, and Other Major Reports.

The Dean shall enlist faculty participation and cooperation in preparation of 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 or by mail ballot. A majority vote is required for approval.

B. Five-Year Unit Program Evaluation

The five-year program evaluation shall be conducted according to procedure outlined in East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendix L.

C. Unit Administrator Evaluation

The evaluation of the College of Nursing Dean shall be conducted according to procedure outlined in East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendix L.

Section VII. Procedure for Developing Criteria for Salary Increases

The Dean and the Faculty Council shall meet to discuss priorities and procedure for developing criteria for salary increases. The Dean reports the decisions to the Faculty Organization and solicits input from the faculty.

Section VIII. Enabling

The Code shall go into effect upon approval by a majority of the permanently tenured faculty members of the College of Nursing, the Unit Code Screening Committee, the Faculty Senate, and the Chancellor.

Section IX. Amendment of Code

Proposed amendments to this Code shall be submitted to the Faculty Council. The Council shall submit the proposed amendment in writing to each faculty member at least one week prior to its formal consideration for vote at a Faculty Organization meeting. The unit administrator will not participate in this vote. Amendments become effective upon approval by a majority of the voting faculty and the permanently tenured faculty, the Unit Code Screening Committee, the Faculty Senate, and the Chancellor.

Effective 03/04/07

Revised 02/08/07

APPENDIX A

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

College of Nursing

Criteria for Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and/or Tenure

Instructor

Assistant

Associate

Professor

A. Educational Preparation

Master's Degree with a Major in Nursing with appropriate area of specialization or for non-nurse faculty relevant graduate degree.

Same as preceding rank with evidence of commitment to professional development through involvement in formal learning programs or Doctorate in Nursing or related field.

Same as preceding ranks. Earned Doctorate required with a research component in nursing or related field. Non-nurse, Doctorate in relevant field.

Same as preceding rank.

B. Teaching

Two years or less teaching experience. Evidence that documents increasing competence in teaching.

Qualifications of the previous rank. Minimum of two years teaching experience at baccalaureate or higher level. Evidence that documents competence/skill in teaching.

Qualifications of the previous ranks. Minimum of four years teaching experience at baccalaureate or higher level. Evidence that documents excellence in teaching.

Qualifications of the previous ranks. Evidence that documents continued excellence in teaching.

C. Research and Scholarly Activities

Scholarly potential as evidenced by thesis, research project, or publications.

Works with colleagues in research/creative activities which have potential for leading to significant contributions in the profession and to the growth and enrichment of the individual. Participates in preparation of research and/or grant proposals. Contributes to authorship of articles. Shares research findings with peers.

Engages in Research/ Creative activities that extend, expand and/or explore new directions, techniques or processes which are shared with the profession through refereed publications and through presentations at scholarly state, regional or national professional societies. Provides support and collaborative opportunities to junior faculty peers when appropriate.

Activities represent continued or expanded creative activity or research that has been successful over a period of time and shared with the profession through refereed publications and presentations at scholarly meetings. Presentations are given at state, regional, national, or international professional meetings.

NOTE:

1 Criteria for each rank are stated as entry requirements for that rank.

2 Criteria are further elaborated and guidelines in the faculty handbook.

3 Criteria are sequential in that all requisites in prior ranks relate to successive ranks.

APPENDIX A

EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

College of Nursing

Criteria for Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and/or Tenure

Instructor

Assistant

Associate

Professor

D. Service

Participates in one or more of the following:

1. Professional organizations

2.University/College of Nursing Committees

3. Continuing Education (professional)

4. Public Service

5. Professional practice

Qualifications of previous rank; effective service on College, and/or University administrative committees.

Qualifications of previous ranks; evidence of leadership in professional service; and a record of effective service to the profession.

Qualifications of previous ranks; a record of significant service to the profession.

E. Professional Practice/Patient Care

A minimum of two years of clinical practice expected for initial appointment.

Qualifications of previous ranks.

Effective 8/20/86

Approved by Faculty Organization - 2-14-86

Revised 09/30/95

[1] These departments are not academic units as defined in the East Carolina University Faculty Manual, Appendices C and D.