7.5.2 Discipline of Faculty Members (FAM VII.B)
State Human Resources Regulations 19-717 govern the faculty as well as other employees of the College. If a faculty member fails to meet the standards set forth under Faculty Responsibilities to their Students, the Code of Professional Conduct or Statement of Professional Ethics, Faculty/Administration Manual (Art. IV.B, Art. VIII.A), disciplinary action will be taken. Disciplinary action will, in normal circumstances, be preceded by an oral, then a written, reprimand from the Department Chair, Dean and/or appropriate administrative officer describing the alleged problem and warning that the faculty member’s contract status is in jeopardy. The warning must also stipulate a period of time within which correction of the alleged problems is expected. If the faculty member does not contest the allegation and fulfills the relevant faculty duties, the matter is settled. If the faculty member fails to correct the problem, further disciplinary proceedings may be initiated. (Rev. Aug. 2018)
Sanctions
If the Provost believes that the conduct of a faculty member, although not constituting adequate cause for dismissal, justifies imposition of a sanction, such as but not limited to a reprimand, a demand for restitution, a modification of duties, or a suspension without pay, the Provost shall notify the faculty member of the basis of the proposed sanction, and provide the faculty member an opportunity to persuade the Provost that the proposed sanction should not be imposed.
Assignment to New Duties in Certain Cases
If the Provost determines there is a strong likelihood that the faculty member’s continuance in normal duties threatens immediate harm to that faculty member or to others, the Provost may assign the faculty member to new duties. Assignment to these new duties shall persist only so long as the threat of harm continues, or until dismissal for cause occurs. Assignment to new duties in such a case is designed for the protection of the faculty member and/or other individuals and is not a sanction. Should charges made against a faculty member be determined to be unfounded, the faculty member shall be returned to that individual’s normal assignment. (Rev. Aug. 2018)
Appeals
All matters of discipline may be appealed by faculty members either to the Faculty Mediation Committee or the Faculty Hearing Committee, depending upon the nature of the discipline imposed.
Implications for State Law, Policy, or Procedure
Should Faculty/Administration Manual provisions dealing with faculty discipline ever conflict with state law, policy, or procedure, the applicable state law, policy, or procedure shall prevail.
Related Policies, Documents or Forms
Discipline of Faculty Members (FAM VII.B) PDF
Revision Log
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