Faculty Working Environment and Support
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Document Number: FacHR--121
Revision #: 2.0
Document Owner: VP of Academic Success
Date Last Updated: 07/11/2018
Primary Author: Director of Human Resources
Status: Approved
Date Originally Created: 01/20/2012
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General Description
Description:
Information about faculty working environment and support relative to HR policy.
Purpose:
Delineation of faculty HR policy.
Scope:
Faculty
Responsibility:
Human Resources
VP for Academic Affairs
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Requirements
Relevant Knowledge:
Current University policy
Terms and Definitions:
Additional training
Corrective Action
Loss of privilege, general
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Policy Provisions
1. Faculty Working Environment and Support
1.1 Office and Professional Support
The following are provided by Cumberland University to enable faculty to conduct their professional responsibilities effectively.
1.1.1 Faculty Office Space and Furniture
The University provides an office, furniture, and support material and equipment as appropriate and approved by the School Dean.
1.1.2 Administrative Support and Student Support
Administrative Support must be coordinated. Faculty requesting administrative assistance should allow sufficient time for the task well in advance of the deadline for completion. Student assistants are available for faculty upon request to the Office of Student Financial Services. All requests for student assistance should be submitted on forms provided by the Director of Student Financial Services.
1.1.3 Books and Supplies
Textbook orders are handled through the University Book Store. Orders for equipment and supplies must be processed through the School Administrative Assistant and approved by the School Dean and by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
1.1.4 Academic Regalia
All members of the Faculty and the Administrative Staff will wear full academic regalia for graduation exercises and other formal academic occasions. The University pays the rental expenses. Arrangements for this attire can be made through the University Bookstore. Faculty members should place on file and keep current the following information: height, weight, cap size, highest earned degree, and the institution where the highest degree was earned.
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Performance Evaluation
Performance Metrics:
Compliance with standard policy and procedure
Consequences:
Further training
Loss of privileges
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Subject Experts
The following may be consulted for additional information.
Director of Human Resources
VP for Academic Affairs