Faculty Handbook 2023/2024
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 2 Preface Welcome to the University of Sharjah Faculty Handbook, a comprehensive guide that outlines policies, procedures, and essential information relevant to faculty members at our esteemed institution. Whether you are a new hire embarking on your academic journey with us or a seasoned faculty member, this handbook is designed to be your trusted companion throughout your career at UOS. While we have endeavored to make this handbook as comprehensive as possible, it is important to note that it may not cover every aspect of faculty life. Therefore, we encourage faculty members to also consult their respective department and college handbooks, academic policies and procedures, the staff handbook, and other University documents to ensure they have access to all relevant information. At the University of Sharjah, our commitment to excellence in teaching, research, and service serves as the foundation of our academic community. This handbook has been carefully crafted to provide guidelines and support to our faculty members, empowering them to uphold the highest professional standards as educators and scholars. Our institution values the principles of academic freedom, diversity, shared governance, and social responsibility. As you navigate your academic journey with us, we trust that this handbook will play a pivotal role in fostering these ideals and advancing the overall mission of the University. We emphasize that it is the responsibility of all faculty members to familiarize themselves with the contents of this handbook and to adhere to the policies and procedures outlined within. The University may periodically update this handbook, and we will ensure that significant changes are communicated to faculty members when applicable. Therefore, we urge faculty to regularly refer to the most current version to stay informed. Once again, we extend our warmest welcome to the University of Sharjah and hope that this faculty handbook will be a valuable resource to you throughout your time with us. Your dedication and commitment to academic excellence are integral to the success of our institution, and we look forward to supporting you in achieving your professional goals. Thank you for being a part of our academic community, and we wish you a fulfilling and successful academic journey at the University of Sharjah. Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs University of Sharjah
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 3 Preface ......................................................................................................................................... 2 Chapter 1: The University ....................................................................................................... 13 1.1 Vision, Mission and Goals............................................................................................... 14 1.1.1 Vision...................................................................................................................... 14 1.1.2 Mission ................................................................................................................... 14 1.1.3 Goals ....................................................................................................................... 14 1.1.4 Core Values .............................................................................................................. 15 1.2 Organizational Chart ................................................................................................... 16 1.3 The President ............................................................................................................... 16 1.4 The Board of Trustees ................................................................................................. 17 1.5 The University Administration.................................................................................... 19 1.5.1 Chancellor ............................................................................................................... 19 1.5.2 Vice Chancellors..................................................................................................... 19 1.5.4 College Council ...................................................................................................... 21 1.5.5 Department Council ................................................................................................ 22 1.5.6 University Academic Advisory Council ................................................................. 23 1.5.7 University Committees............................................................................................. 24 1.6 Shared Governance ..................................................................................................... 25 1.7 Campuses, Colleges, Departments, Programs and Degrees ........................................ 27 1.7.1 Campuses ................................................................................................................ 27 1.7.2 Colleges .................................................................................................................. 30 1.7.2.1 College of Sharia and Islamic Studies .................................................................. 30 1.7.2.2 College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences................................................. 30 1.7.2.3 College of Business Administration ..................................................................... 31 1.7.2.4 College of Engineering ......................................................................................... 31 1.7.2.5 College of Health Sciences ................................................................................... 32 1.7.2.6 College of Law...................................................................................................... 33 1.7.2.7 College of Fine Arts and Design........................................................................... 34 1.7.2.8 College of Communication ................................................................................... 34 1.7.2.9 College of Medicine.............................................................................................. 35 1.7.2.10 College of Dental Medicine ................................................................................ 35 1.7.2.11 College of Pharmacy........................................................................................... 36 1.7.2.12 College of Sciences............................................................................................. 36 1.7.2.13 College of Computing and Informatics............................................................... 37 1.7.2.14 College of Public Policy ..................................................................................... 37 1.7.2.15 College of Graduate Studies ............................................................................... 38 1.8 Accreditation ............................................................................................................... 38 1.9 Statement on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion............................................................ 40 Chapter 2: Faculty Appointment ....................................................................................... 42 2.1 Faculty Appointment Classes .......................................................................................... 43 2.1.1 Regular Faculty Appointments................................................................................. 43 2.1.2 Appointment of Faculty with Title Modifier............................................................ 43 2.1.3 Academic Non-Faculty Titles/Ranks ....................................................................... 43 2.2 Recruitment and Hiring ................................................................................................... 43 2.2.1 Integrity, Fairness, and Conflict of Interest.............................................................. 43
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 4 2.2.2 Search and Selection Process ................................................................................... 44 2.2.3 Faculty Recruitment Process and Steps ................................................................... 45 2.2.3.1 Projection of Faculty Requirements...................................................................... 45 2.2.3.2 Talent Request Submission................................................................................... 45 2.2.3.3 Candidate Sourcing ............................................................................................... 45 2.2.3.4 Structured Candidate Assessment and Interview Process .................................... 45 2.2.3.5 Central Committee Review................................................................................... 46 2.2.3.6 Initiating the Employment Process ....................................................................... 46 2.2.3.7 Candidate Communication and Offer ................................................................... 46 2.2.3.8 Pre-joining Formalities ......................................................................................... 47 2.2.3.9 Entry Visas, Travel, and Accommodation ............................................................ 47 2.2.3.10 New Faculty Induction........................................................................................ 47 2.2.4 Hiring Exceptions..................................................................................................... 47 2.3 Contract Types ................................................................................................................. 47 2.4 Probation and Resignation Notice ................................................................................... 48 2.5 Confirmation.................................................................................................................... 49 2.6 Dual Career ...................................................................................................................... 49 2.7 Special Appointments for Academic Administrators ...................................................... 49 2.8 Termination for Cause of a Contract ............................................................................... 49 2.9 Hiring and Transitioning of Emirati Faculty Members............................................... 49 2.9.1 Assistant Professor-Emirati Track .......................................................................... 49 2.9.1.1 Eligibility for "Assistant Professor-Emirati Track" Appointment (New Graduate): ........................................................................................................................................... 49 2.9.1.2 Initial Faculty Appointment: ................................................................................. 50 2.9.1.3 Teaching Load Reduction: .................................................................................... 50 2.9.1.4 Performance Evaluation:....................................................................................... 50 2.9.1.5 Mandatory Training: ............................................................................................. 50 2.9.1.6 Faculty Mentorship: .............................................................................................. 50 2.9.1.7 Faculty Composition Limitation: .......................................................................... 50 2.9.1.8 Transition to Regular Faculty Track: .................................................................... 50 2.9.2 Regular Faculty Appointment .................................................................................. 51 2.9.3 Transfer Between Branches/Campuses .................................................................... 51 2.9.4 Academic Non-Faculty ............................................................................................ 51 2.9.4.1 Preferential Appointment for Emirati Part-Timers/Adjunct Faculty: ................... 51 2.9.4.2 Priority for Visiting Faculty and Lecturer Appointments:.................................... 51 2.9.5 Decision Appeal ....................................................................................................... 51 2.9.6 Procedures for the Appointment to the Assistant Professor-Emirati Track ............. 51 2.9.6.1 Application and Initial Screening: ........................................................................ 51 2.9.6.2 Academic Credential Evaluation: ......................................................................... 52 2.9.6.3 Academic Review Report: .................................................................................... 52 2.9.6.4 Interview and Hiring Approval: ............................................................................ 52 2.9.6.5 Recordkeeping and Progress Monitoring: ............................................................ 52 2.9.6.6 Annual Evaluations and Mentorship:.................................................................... 52 2.9.6.7 Mandatory Training Program: .............................................................................. 52 2.9.6.8 Faculty Mentor Assignment:................................................................................. 52
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 5 2.9.6.9 Unsatisfactory Performance and Termination: ..................................................... 53 2.9.7 Regular Faculty Appointment................................................................................. 53 2.9.7.1 Application and Screening: ................................................................................... 53 2.9.7.2 Interview and Appointment: ................................................................................. 53 2.9.7.3 Transfer Between Branches/Campuses................................................................. 53 2.9.7.4 Academic Non-Faculty ......................................................................................... 53 2.10 Clinical Faculty Appointment and Promotion ............................................................ 53 2.10.1 Hiring Limitation.................................................................................................... 54 2.10.2 Recognition of Past Achievement. ......................................................................... 54 2.10.3 Term of Appointment. ............................................................................................ 54 2.10.4 Performance Evaluation ......................................................................................... 55 2.10.5 Promotion of Clinical Faculty ................................................................................ 55 2.10.6 Promotion Criteria.................................................................................................. 55 2.11 Prohibited Nepotism and Employment of Relatives ..................................................... 56 2.11.1 Disclosure of Relationships and Conflict of Interest ............................................. 56 2.11.2 Management of Conflict Situations........................................................................ 57 2.11.3 Policy Violation...................................................................................................... 57 Chapter 3. Responsibilities of the Faculty ............................................................................. 58 3.1 Teaching Responsibilities ................................................................................................ 58 3.1.1 Eligibility to Teach Graduate Courses and Supervise Theses/Dissertations............ 58 3.1.1.1 Criteria for Selection of Faculty in Graduate Programs: ...................................... 58 3.1.1.2 Teaching Graduate Courses: ................................................................................. 59 3.1.1.3 Directing Non-Thesis Students: ............................................................................ 59 3.1.1.4 Serving on Graduate Student Committees: ........................................................... 59 3.1.1.5 Supervising Master Theses: .................................................................................. 59 3.1.1.6 Supervising Doctoral Dissertations: ..................................................................... 59 3.1.1.7 Terminal Degree: .................................................................................................. 60 3.2 Responsibilities in Student Advising and Availability .................................................... 60 3.3 Responsibility to Curriculum Development .................................................................... 61 3.4 Responsibility to Office Hours ........................................................................................ 62 3.5 Responsibility to Research .............................................................................................. 63 3.6 Responsibility to Community Service ............................................................................. 64 3.7 Responsibility to Quality Assurance and Institutional Effectiveness .............................. 64 3.8 Role and Responsibilities of Administrative Faculty ...................................................... 65 3.8.1 College Dean ............................................................................................................ 65 3.8.2 Chair of Academic Department................................................................................ 66 3.8.3 Program Coordinator ................................................................................................ 67 3.8.4 Course Coordinator .................................................................................................. 68 3.9 Academic Freedom and Responsibility ........................................................................... 68 3.10 Workload Allocation Model (WLAM) .......................................................................... 69 3.10.1 Principle of WLAM ............................................................................................... 70 3.10.2 Assumptions ........................................................................................................... 70 3.10.3 Proposed Profiles.................................................................................................... 71 3.10.4 Workload Categories.............................................................................................. 71 3.10.5 Workload Reduction .............................................................................................. 73
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 6 3.11 Academic Integrity and Honor Code ............................................................................. 74 3.12 Professional Ethics and Disciplinary Actions................................................................ 75 3.12.1 Policy...................................................................................................................... 76 3.12.2 Procedures Duty to Report and Investigate Misconduct: ....................................... 77 3.12.3 Publishing and Plagiarism: ..................................................................................... 77 3.12.4 Authorship:............................................................................................................. 78 3.12.5 Professional Conduct and Observation of UAE Laws: .......................................... 78 3.12.6 Penalties: ................................................................................................................ 78 3.13 Faculty Discipline and Grievance.................................................................................. 78 3.13.1 Disciplinary Measures............................................................................................ 78 3.13.2 Faculty Grievance .................................................................................................. 80 Chapter 4: Appointment Benefits ........................................................................................... 82 4.1 Basic Salary ..................................................................................................................... 82 4.2 Monetary Benefits ........................................................................................................... 82 4.3 Leaves and Absences ....................................................................................................... 83 4.3.1 Vacation Leave......................................................................................................... 83 4.3.2 Sick Leave ................................................................................................................ 83 4.3.3 Maternity Leave ....................................................................................................... 83 4.3.4 Unpaid Special Leave............................................................................................... 83 4.3.5 Hajj Leave ................................................................................................................ 83 4.4 Duplication of Benefits .................................................................................................... 83 4.5 Compensation for Administrative Positions .................................................................... 83 4.6 Annual Incentives for Distinguished Faculty Members .................................................. 84 4.6.1 Rationale for the Award ........................................................................................... 84 4.6.2 Applicants' Performance Evaluation ........................................................................ 84 4.6.3 Areas for the Award ................................................................................................. 85 4.6.4 Conditions for Granting the Award.......................................................................... 85 4.6.5 Award Finances........................................................................................................ 85 4.6.6 Institutional Guidelines ............................................................................................ 86 4.7 Demise Policy .................................................................................................................. 86 Chapter 5: Faculty Development ............................................................................................ 88 5.1 Goals and Objectives ....................................................................................................... 88 5.2 Categories of Faculty Development ................................................................................ 88 5.2 New Faculty Development Training................................................................................ 89 5.2.1 Program Details and Workshop Content:................................................................. 90 5.3 Faculty Peer Observation of Teaching: ........................................................................... 90 5.3.1 Benefits..................................................................................................................... 91 5.3.2 Implementation Stages ............................................................................................. 92 5.4 Participation in Conferences ............................................................................................ 92 5.4.1 Eligibility and Application ....................................................................................... 92 5.4.2 General Guidelines and Prioritization ...................................................................... 93 5.4.3 Post-Conference Responsibilities............................................................................. 93 5.4.4 Limitations and Conditions ...................................................................................... 93 5.4.5 Financial Support ..................................................................................................... 93 Chapter 6: Annual Evaluation ................................................................................................ 95
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 7 6.1 General Evaluation Considerations: ................................................................................ 95 6.2 Teaching and Learning Evaluation: ................................................................................. 95 6.3 Research and Scholarly Activities Evaluation:................................................................ 95 6.4 Community Service Evaluation: ...................................................................................... 96 6.5 Evaluation Process and Criteria: ...................................................................................... 96 6.6 Special Issues and Considerations ................................................................................... 96 6.7 Weights and Grades for each Criteria.............................................................................. 97 Chapter 7: Academic Promotion ............................................................................................ 98 7.1 Promotion Criteria ........................................................................................................... 98 7.2 Research and Scholarship ................................................................................................ 98 7.3 Teaching and Academic Advising ................................................................................... 99 7.4 University and Community Service................................................................................. 99 7.5 Promotion to the Rank of Associate Professor: ............................................................. 100 7.6 Promotion to the Rank of Full Professor: ...................................................................... 100 7.7 Criteria for Accrediting Periodicals and Journals for Promotion Purpose .................... 101 7.8 Promotion Procedures at the Departmental Level ......................................................... 102 7.8 Promotion Procedures at the College Level .................................................................. 103 7.9 Promotion Procedures at the University Level .............................................................. 103 7.10 Preparing the Promotion Dossier ................................................................................. 104 7.11 General Provisions ....................................................................................................... 105 7.12 Appeals ........................................................................................................................ 105 Chapter 8: Scientific Research .............................................................................................. 107 8.1 Research Institutes ......................................................................................................... 107 8.1.1 Research Institute for Medical and Health Sciences (RIMHS).............................. 107 8.1.2 Research Institute of Sciences and Engineering (RISE) ........................................ 108 8.1.3 Research Institute of Humanities and Social Sciences (RIHSS)............................ 108 8.2 Research Support Units ................................................................................................. 108 8.2.1 Research Funding Department ............................................................................... 108 8.2.1.1 Internal Funding:................................................................................................. 108 8.2.2 Scientific Publication Unit ..................................................................................... 109 8.2.3 Technology Transfer Office ................................................................................... 109 8.2.4 Research Support Services Coordinator................................................................. 109 8.3 Research Priority Areas ................................................................................................. 110 8.4 Research Groups ............................................................................................................ 111 8.4.1 RIMHS Research Groups:...................................................................................... 111 8.4.2 RISE Research Groups:.......................................................................................... 112 8.4.3 RIHSS Research Groups: ....................................................................................... 113 8.4.4 Research Laboratories and Facilities...................................................................... 113 8.5 University Research Council ......................................................................................... 113 8.6 Research Committees .................................................................................................... 114 8.7 Research Grants ............................................................................................................. 115 8.8 Research Regulations..................................................................................................... 115 8.9 Scientific Publishing at the University of Sharjah Journals .......................................... 115 8.10 Collaborative Research Agreements............................................................................ 116 8.11 Scientific Research Procedures and Regulations ......................................................... 116
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 8 Chapter 9: Intellectual Properties Management ................................................................. 126 9.1 Intellectual Property Ownership Rights......................................................................... 127 9.1.1 Intellectual Property Created by Faculty and Staff ................................................ 127 9.1.2 Intellectual Property Created by Students .............................................................. 127 9.2 University Responsibilities ............................................................................................ 128 9.3 Responsibilities of UoS Inventors ................................................................................. 128 9.4 Disclosure of Intellectual Property............................................................................ 129 9.4.1 The Obligation to Disclose..................................................................................... 129 9.4.2 Disclosure Evaluation ............................................................................................ 130 9.5 Patent Protection ............................................................................................................ 131 9.6 Copyright Protection...................................................................................................... 131 9.7 Tangible Research Property........................................................................................... 131 9.8 Commercialization......................................................................................................... 132 9.9 Distribution of Licensing Revenues .............................................................................. 132 9.10 Dispute Resolution....................................................................................................... 133 Chapter 10: Information Technology................................................................................... 134 10.1 Acceptable Use Policy ................................................................................................. 135 10.1.1 Acceptable Use:.................................................................................................... 135 10.1.2 Unacceptable Use: ................................................................................................ 136 10.1.3 Internet Usage: ..................................................................................................... 136 10.1.4 Email and Communication Activities: ................................................................. 136 10.1.5 Violations and Breaches:...................................................................................... 137 10.2 Anti-Malware and Anti-Virus Policy .......................................................................... 137 10.2.1 Antivirus Standards: ............................................................................................. 138 10.2.2 Exceptions: ........................................................................................................... 138 10.2.3 Policy Compliance, Enforcement, and Violations: .............................................. 138 10.3 Archiving and Retention.............................................................................................. 138 10.3.1 Archival and Retention System:........................................................................... 139 10.3.2 Retention: ............................................................................................................. 139 10.3.2 Policy Compliance, Enforcement, and Violations: .............................................. 139 10.4 Authentication Policy .................................................................................................. 140 10.4.1 Password Usage Responsibilities: ........................................................................ 140 10.4.2 Password Management:........................................................................................ 140 10.4.3 Account Lockout: ................................................................................................. 141 10.4.4 External Users Authentication: ............................................................................ 141 10.4.5 Authentication Policy Implementation: ............................................................... 141 10.5 Privacy Policy .............................................................................................................. 141 10.5.1 Employee Personal Information:.......................................................................... 142 10.5.2 Medical Patients Information: .............................................................................. 142 10.5.3 Protection of Students Information: ..................................................................... 142 10.6 Learning Management System (LMS) Policy ............................................................. 142 10.6.1 LMS Account Management: ................................................................................ 143 10.6.2 Exam Verification: ............................................................................................... 143 10.6.3 Course Management............................................................................................. 143 10.6.4 Third-party Tools and Functionality Policy: ........................................................ 144
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 9 Chapter 11: Library Resources ............................................................................................ 145 11.1 Library Values: ............................................................................................................ 145 11.2 Code of Conduct: ......................................................................................................... 146 11.2.1 Conditions of the Code of Conduct:..................................................................... 146 11.2.2 Collection & Equipment Protection: .................................................................... 146 11.2.3 Library Environment Protection: ......................................................................... 147 11.2.4 Actions and Penalties: .......................................................................................... 147 11.3 Computer Use Policy: .................................................................................................. 147 11.4 Library Staff: ............................................................................................................... 148 11.5 Facilities:...................................................................................................................... 148 11.6 Copyright Policy: ......................................................................................................... 148 11.7 Printed Materials:......................................................................................................... 148 11.8 Interlibrary Loan: ......................................................................................................... 149 11.9 Non-Print/Electronic Information Resources: ............................................................. 149 11.10 Circulation Regulations: ............................................................................................ 149 11.11 Loan Periods for Library Resources: ......................................................................... 149 11.12 Reserved Materials: ................................................................................................... 149 11.13 Reference Collection: ................................................................................................ 149 11.14 Periodicals: ................................................................................................................ 149 11.15 Renewals:................................................................................................................... 150 11.16 Hold: .......................................................................................................................... 150 11.17 Recalls: ...................................................................................................................... 150 11.18 Reminders: ................................................................................................................. 150 11.19 Overdue Materials: .................................................................................................... 150 11.20 Library Fines and Charges:........................................................................................ 150 Chapter 12: Admission and Instruction Policies ................................................................. 151 12.1 Undergraduate Admission ........................................................................................... 151 12.1.1 General Admission Requirements........................................................................ 151 12.1.2 Minimum Grade Average for Elite, Scientific, General, Applied and Literature Tracks: .................................................................................................................. 151 12.1.3 Students Holding a Technical High School Certificate or Its Equivalent: ........... 152 12.1.4 Students Holding a Foreign Secondary Certificate: ............................................. 152 12.1.5 English Language Requirement: .......................................................................... 153 12.1.6 EmSAT or equivalent:.......................................................................................... 154 12.1.7 Admission Requirements for the Bridging Program............................................ 155 12.1.8 Students must adhere to all other University requirements.................................. 156 12.2 Graduate Admission .................................................................................................... 156 12.3 Student Transfer Policy ............................................................................................... 157 12.3.1 Transfer within the University of Sharjah ............................................................ 157 12.4 Accelerated Programs .................................................................................................. 157 12.4.1 Admission to Accelerated Master’s Degree Program (Bachelor’s-Master’s):..... 158 12.4.2 Degrees Requirements for Bachelor’s-Master’s Accelerated Programs: ............. 158 12.4.3 Degrees Requirements for Master’s-Doctorate Accelerated Programs ................ 159 12.5 Curricula Approval and Revision Policy: .................................................................... 159 12.6 Internship Policy: ......................................................................................................... 160
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 10 12.7 Undergraduate Completion Policy: ............................................................................. 160 12.8 Graduate Completion Requirements Policy: ............................................................... 160 12.9 Academic Progress Policy: .......................................................................................... 160 12.10 Examinations Policy: ................................................................................................. 161 12.10.1 Teaching and Evaluation .................................................................................... 161 12.10.2 Examination Questions ...................................................................................... 161 12.10.3 Answer Sheets or Booklets ................................................................................ 161 12.10.4 Evaluation of Students' Performance ................................................................. 162 12.10.5 Department Chair's Responsibilities .................................................................. 163 12.10.6 Monitoring Examination Results ....................................................................... 163 12.10.7 Reviewing Final Examination Answer Sheets or Booklets ............................... 163 12.10.8 Additional Regulations:...................................................................................... 164 12.11 Student Assessment and Grading System: ................................................................ 164 12.11.1 Course Outline.................................................................................................... 164 12.11.2 Final Exam ......................................................................................................... 164 12.11.3 Final Grade ......................................................................................................... 165 12.11.3.1 Purely or mainly theoretical courses: .............................................................. 165 12.11.3.2 Practical courses: ............................................................................................ 165 12.11.3.3 Exceptions:...................................................................................................... 165 12.12 Grading System: ........................................................................................................ 165 12.12.1 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA): ....................................................... 166 12.13 Student Attendance and Assessment Policies: .......................................................... 166 12.14 Penalties for Academic Misconduct: ......................................................................... 166 12.15 Instructor Responsibilities: ........................................................................................ 167 12.16 Additional Policies: ................................................................................................... 167 12.17 Class Size Policy: ...................................................................................................... 167 12.17.1 Maximum and Minimum Class Size: ................................................................. 168 12.17.2 Class Cancellation Procedure:............................................................................ 169 12.17.3 Course Files Policy: ........................................................................................... 169 12.17.4 Intensive Mode of Study: ................................................................................... 169 12.17.5 Direct Study/Independent Study: ....................................................................... 170 12.17.6 Special Topics: ................................................................................................... 170 12.18 Student Code of Honor Student Disciplinary Policy: ................................................ 170 12.18.1 Student Academic Dishonesty Policy: ............................................................... 171 12.18.1.1 Cheating: ......................................................................................................... 171 12.18.1.2 Violations: ....................................................................................................... 171 12.18.2 Student Grievance Policy and Procedures: ........................................................ 172 12.18.3 Student Appeals Policy and Procedures:............................................................ 172 12.19 Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy: .............................................................. 172 Chapter 13: Health and Safety.............................................................................................. 174 13.1 Performance Standard.................................................................................................. 174 13.2 Life Safety Personnel................................................................................................... 174 13.3 Training & Drills ......................................................................................................... 175 13.4 Emergency Communications ....................................................................................... 175 13.5 Evacuation Procedures................................................................................................. 176
Faculty Handbook 2023/2024 Page 11 13.6 Health Services Policy ................................................................................................. 176 13.7 Student Counselling Policy.......................................................................................... 177 Chapter 14: Student Services ................................................................................................ 178 14.1 Counseling and Guidance Services: ............................................................................ 178 14.2 Health Services: ........................................................................................................... 178 14.3 Career Development: ................................................................................................... 178 14.4 Student Activities: ....................................................................................................... 179 14.5 Sports and Recreation: ................................................................................................. 179 14.6 Disability Support Services: ........................................................................................ 179 14.7 Library Services:.......................................................................................................... 179 14.8 International Student Support: ..................................................................................... 180 14.9 Peer Tutoring Services:................................................................................................ 180 14.10 Peer Advising Services: ............................................................................................. 181 14.11 Coursera Academy: ................................................................................................... 181 14.12 Interdisciplinary Certificate Programs:...................................................................... 182 Chapter 15: Other Policies .................................................................................................... 184 15.1 Faculty Professional Consultancy................................................................................ 184 15.1.1 Definition of Consultancy: ................................................................................... 184 15.1.2 Purpose of Faculty Consultancy:.......................................................................... 184 15.1.3 Pre-Approval for Consultancy Activities: ............................................................ 184 15.1.4 Non-Compensated Consultancy: .......................................................................... 184 15.1.5 Use of University Facilities and Resources: ........................................................ 184 15.1.6 Liability and Responsibility: ................................................................................ 185 15.1.7 Time Allocation for Consultancy: ........................................................................ 185 15.1.7 Conflict of Interest and Intellectual Property: ...................................................... 185 15.1.8 Use of University Name: ...................................................................................... 185 15.1.9 Independent Consultancy: .................................................................................... 185 15.1.10 Limitations on Consultancy: .............................................................................. 185 15.1.11 Scholarly Communications and Consultation: ................................................... 186 15.1.12 Ambiguities and Compliance: ............................................................................ 186 15.2 Conflict of Interest ....................................................................................................... 186 15.3 Animal Use in Research .............................................................................................. 188 15.3.1 Ethical Principles: ................................................................................................ 188 15.3.2 Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC): ................................... 188 15.3.3 Animal Welfare and Housing:.............................................................................. 188 15.3.4 Training and Certification: ................................................................................... 188 15.3.5 Animal Procurement: ........................................................................................... 189 15.3.6 Pain and Distress Minimization: .......................................................................... 189 15.3.7 Anesthesia and Analgesia: ................................................................................... 189 15.3.8 Data Reporting and Sharing: ................................................................................ 189 15.3.9 Compliance and Oversight: .................................................................................. 189 15.4 Human Use in Research............................................................................................... 189 15.5 Policy Prohibiting Sexual Harassment ........................................................................ 191 15.5.1 Legal Accountability: ........................................................................................... 192 15.5.2 Reporting and Legal Action: ................................................................................ 192
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