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FOREWORD
American University's policies governing the relationship
entered into by each full-time member of the University
Faculty and the University at the time of initial
appointment describe the mutual obligations and
expectations which are the basis for a continuing
association.
These policies have been formulated with the assistance
of the Committee on Faculty Relations and approved
by the Faculty Senate. They reflect the concerted
efforts of the Committee, the Faculty Senate, the
provost, the president, and the Board of Trustees
to affirm principles of University faculty relationships
which are in accord with those generally in effect
in the academic world, which adopt the 1940 Statement
of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure of
the American Association of University Professors,
and which take into account its subsequent related
recommendations. The University does not discriminate
on the basis of race, color, religion, national
origin, sex, gender, age, disability, marital status,
personal appearance, sexual orientation, family
responsibilities, political affiliation, source
of income, or Vietnam-era veteran status or any
other legally protected status under the D.C. Human
Rights Act. It conforms with all applicable federal
and state non-discrimination laws.
The University gives emphasis in its recruitment
and promotion to a diverse faculty. This emphasis
applies both to faculty and administrative appointments
and is not inconsistent with a consideration of
quality and professional preparation governing such
appointments. American University is an equal employment
opportunity and affirmative action university and
employer as required by local and federal laws.
The principles set forth in this Manual
attest to the firm intention of the University to
provide as favorable working conditions for its
faculty as its resources permit, and an atmosphere
in which each faculty member may pursue his/her
scholarly activities and interests freely and without
restraint. In return, the University expects that
faculty members shall devote themselves creatively,
and with energy, to the primary duties of teachers
and scholars. Each faculty member should endeavor
to challenge students intellectually and stimulate
them to acquire knowledge, understanding and vision.
This Manual applies to the Law Library
faculty of the Washington College of Law. It conforms
to the Faculty Manual of the University (Section
II, Part I of The Manual of Information & Procedures)
except in instances when long-standing practices,
or principles enunciated by the Association of American
Law Schools and the American Bar Association have
resulted in different policies and procedures. In
particular, faculty appointments in the Washington
College of Law and its Library are not subject to
review by the University Committee on Faculty Relations,
while the faculty grievance procedures of the University
Committee on Faculty Grievances do apply, and are
[ 1 | 2 ] available to faculty of the Washington
College of Law and its Library. Lastly when long-standing
practices, or criteria or principles specific to
University Library faculty members have resulted
in different policies or procedures for that faculty
they are usually also applied to faculty of the
Law Library. The terms "dean" and "chairperson",
used in this Manual, refer to the dean
of the Washington College of Law and to the director
of the Washington College of Law Library respectively,
in connection with policies and procedures related
to Washington College of Law Library faculty members.
The terms "department," "teaching
unit" and "College/School" refer
to the Washington College of Law and the Washington
College of Law Library in contexts pertaining to
Washington College of Law Library faculty members.
This Manual is not a static document but
rather an evolving one. Therefore, following established
procedures, the University may amend this Manual
from time to time to reflect changes in local or
federal laws or in the academic or business needs
of the University. This Manual also incorporates
by this reference the policies contained in the
Faculty/Staff Manual as it applies to faculty.
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