2013-2015 Faculty Handbook

 

 

WELCOME TO BEMIDJI STATE UNIVERSITY

The greatest single factor in having successful students at Bemidji State University is the group of outstanding individuals who serve as our faculty.  Each year we recruit a few terrific people to serve in these important positions and this year it is my pleasure to welcome you into Bemidji State University and welcome you as a part of our exceptional faculty. In the months and years ahead you will play a vital role in helping students realize their dreams. In that journey, it is my hope that you will use the resources of the Center for Professional Development, that you will use the faculty handbook in answering your questions, and that you will develop a strong and lasting partnership with our students and with your colleagues.  If you have a chance, please stop by my office during open office hours . . . I would very much like to greet you and welcome you to our learning institution! Thank you for agreeing to be part of our students’ quest and thank you for selecting Bemidji State University to help you in your professional development.

 

Richard A. Hanson, Ph.D.

President

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 1: UNIVERSITY BACKGROUND

Office of the President

University and Program Accreditations

 Minnesota State Colleges and Universities - MnSCU

  1. MnSCU Campuses

University Mission, Vision, and Signature Themes

College Mission Statements

  1. College of Arts and Sciences

  2. College of Business, Technology and Communication

  3. College of Health Science and Human Ecology

  4. School of Nursing

  5. School of Graduate Studies

MnSCU/BSU Affirmative Action

  1. Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action

  2. Affirmative Action Plan (2012-2014)

SECTION 2: INTER-FACULTY ORGANIZATION

Inter-faculty Organization

BSUFA

Faculty Senate

Grievance Procedure

IFO/MnSCU 2011-2013 Contract

SECTION 3: ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

 Alcohol and other Drug Use

a.    Faculty/MnSCU Policy

b.    Student Handbook

Bemidji State University Logo

Budget

Bulletin Boards

Campus Emergency Plan

Class Cancellation Policy

Classroom Technology (Smart Room) Cabinet Accessability

Code of Conduct

  1. MnSCU Employee Code of Conduct

  2. MnSCU State Employee Code of Ethics

  3. Code of Conduct Training

Electronic Computing Use Policy

  1. MnSCU Acceptable Use Policy

  2. Cellular and Mobile Device

I.D. Cards - Hobson Memeorial Union

Key Request Form

Library Access Policy

Lost and Found

Mailing Services

Office of Communication and Marketing

Office Supplies

Parking Permits

Recycling Program

Required Traning/Education

Repairs and Painting, Work Request Form

Smoking Policy

Stationary, Letterhead, Buisness Cards

Telephone Services

Travel

Video, Audio Equipment

SECTION 4: ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Academic Advising/Academic Success Center

Academic Calendar

Academic Catalog

 Academic Integrity Policy

Arranged Course Form, Honors Thesis Arranged Course Form

Auditing Courses

Authorized Excused Absences

Class Schedule

Course Syllabi

Course Work Only Form

 Credits, Bemidji State University

Curriculum Forms

Faculty Authored Texts

Final Examinations

Grade Point Average Requirements

Grades and Grading

Maximum Credit Load

Post Secondary Educational Opportunity

Prerequisites and Corequisites

Repeating Courses

Semester Schedule Time and Rules

Teacher Licensure

SECTION 5:  PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Absence from Duty

Affirmative Action

AIDS Policy Statement

Center for Professional Development

MnSCU Employee Code of Conduct

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Liability/Security Against Loss

Employee Participation in Political Activities

Employee Right to Know

Grants

Insurance

Nondiscrimination in Employment and Education Opportunity

Paid Leave

Payroll

Personnel Files

Pre-tax Benefits

Privacy Act/Accessability to Records

Professional Development and Evaluation

Professional Meetings

Purchase Order

Reasonable Accomodation

Retirement Plans

Sabbatical Requests

Tenure

Tuition Waiver

Vacation Donation Program

Workers' Compensation

 SECTION 6: UNIVERSITY SERVICES

Administration

Advising Success Center

A.C. Clark Library

Alumni Office

American Indian Resource Center

Bemidji State University Foundation

Bookstore

Career Services

Center for Extended Learning

Center for Student Health and Counseling

Department of Campus Recreation

Disabilities Services

Environmental, Health and Safety

Graduate Studies Office

Hobson Memorial Union

Information Technology Services

International Program Center

Office of Communication and Marketing

Physical Plant

Procurement and Logistics

Public Safety

Residential Life

Sustainability

Student Senate

TRIO/Student Support Services

University Conference Center

University Publications

Writing Resource Center

SECTION 7:  DAY-TO-DAY FORMS FOR FACULTY

Arranged Course Form

Center for Extended Learning - Course Request Form

Employee Expense Report

Employee Leave Request Form

Key Request Form

Purchase Order

Student Regular Payroll Request Form

 Travel request forms

Work Order Form