Foreword

General Information

1. A Brief History of American University 
2. The University and The Methodist Church 
3. Statement of Common Purpose
4. Academic Freedom at American University

University Organization and Policy-Making

5. Administrative Organization of the Library
6. Academic Policy-Making Bodies
7. 1. Board of Trustees
   2. The Faculty Senate
   3. Educational Policy Committees and University Library Councils

7. Structure for Handling Faculty Appointments, Reappointments, Promotion, Tenure, and Grievances
8. 1. Teaching Unit or Library Rank and Tenure Committee
   2. Department Chairs,Division Heads, or Library Administrative Heads
   3. Deans and the University Librarian
   4. The Committee on Faculty Relations
   5. The Dean of Academic Affairs
   6. The Committee on Faculty Euity and Grievances
   7. Faculty Hearing Committee

Faculty Regulations

8. Faculty Rank: General Conditions of Appointment
9. 1. Full-Time Faculty
   2. University Library Faculty Members
   3. Washington Semester Program Faculty
   4. Visiting Faculty
   5. In-Residence Faculty
   6. Emeriti/ae Faculty
   7. Temporary Faculty
   8. Adjunct Faculty
   9. Research Faculty
   10. Faculty Fellows
   11. Administrative Officers and Staff Members with Faculty Rank
   12. Affiliate Faculty
       

9. Qualifications for Specific Ranks
10. 1. Assistant Librarian
    2. Associate Librarian
    3. Librarian
    4. Adjunct Faculty Ranks

10. General Criteria Used in Evaluation of Faculty Members
11. 1. Educational and Professional Background
    2. Effective in Fulfilling Primary Responsibilities
    3. Creative, Scholarly, and Professional Development
    4. Contribution to the University

11. Special Provisions and Procedures for Appointment, Reappointment, and Other Faculty Actions
12. 1. Terms of Service
    2. Reappointment
    3. Promotion in Rank
    4. Designation of Special Titles other than Regular Faculty Ranks
    5. Documentary Support for Faculty Personnel Actions: Rights and Responsibilities of Faculty
    6. Right of a Current or Prospective Faculty Member to be Informed of Personnel Action Recommendations
    7. Schedule of Notice for Appointment or Termination
    8. Candidates who are not US Citizens or Permanent Residents
    9. Faculty Action Procedures for Adjunct Faculty
    10. Resignations

12. Appointment with Tenure
13. 1. In General
    2. Eligibility for Tenure
    3. 1. Minimum Rank
       2. Years of Service:Full-Time Faculty
       3. Waiver of Prior Service
    3. Leaves and Accurued Time for Tenured
    4. Prohibition Againt a Concurrent Tenured or Full-Time Appointment at Another Higher Education Institution

13. Professional Obligations
14. 1. Teaching or Primary Responsibilities
    2. Overload Teaching or Library Service

14. Voting Faculty

15. Leaves of Absence
16. 1. Justification for Leave
    2. Limitations and Conditions
    3. Types of Leave
    4. 1. Leave without Pay
       2. Research Leave
       3. Sabbatical Leave
       4. Annual Leave
       5. Sick Leave
       6. Family and Medical Leave
       7. Terminal Leave

16. Retirement

17. Faculty Grievances
18. 1. Scope
    2. Timeline
    3. Informal Resolution
    4. Handling of Grievances by the Committee on Faculty Equity and Grievances
    5. 1. Filing of Grievance
       2. Hearing Process

18. Appeal Procedures for Recommendations or Final Action involving Non- Renewal, Non- Promotion or Denial of Tenure for Tenure Track Appointments

19. Disciplinary Procedures
20. 1. Scope
    2. Concurrent Grievance Proceeding
    3. Timeline
    4. Informal Procedures
    5. Procedures for Hearings Before the Faculty Hearing Committee for Termination with Cause and Other Major Sanctions
    6. 1. Filing of Statement of Charges
       2. Hearing Panel
    6. Appeal Process for Dismissal Actions
    7. Procedures for Imposition of Sanctions other than Dismissal
    8. Terminal Salary or Notice

20. Termination for Reasons of Financial Exigency
21. 1. Procedures for Determination of Financial Exigency
    2. Financial Exigency Terminal Review Procedures
    3. Appeal
    4. Terminal Salary or Notice
    5. Reinstatement Rights

21. Professional Standards
22. 1. Employment of Relatives
    2. Outside Professional Activities
    3. Use of University Facilities
    4. Sexual Harassment Policy
    5. Violations of Scholarly and Research Integrity

22. Miscellaneous Provisions
23. 1. Graduate Study by Faculty
    2. Summer Session Teaching Opportunities
    3. Death while on Active Service