Note: Beginning in January 2000 the official version of the University of La Verne Part-Time Faculty Handbook is the version located on the ULV website at http://www.ulv.edu/qm/ptfh/ptfh.html. Printed copies of the official version are produced from time to time for information, but the latest version of the handbook will always be found at http://www.ulv.edu/qm/ptfh/ptfh.html. The URL and date printed appear on the top of most handbook pages, and the date each page was last modified appears at the end of each handbook section.

PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK:This handbook aims at providing a brief guide to the policies and procedures of the University of La Verne as they apply to the part-time faculty of the University. Rather than supplanting the University of La Verne Catalog, QMS Manual, other documents, and information presented on the ULV website, it endeavors to be an annotated index of information important to ULV's part-time faculty. The web version of the handbook provides links to information throughout the ULV website. Increasingly, this handbook is valuable primarily as a guide for locating continuously updated information on ULV's website. Many off-campus programs and centers publish additional information specific to the program and location, but all significant general information should be found in this handbook.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Official Version of the Part-Time Faculty Handbook -- front cover
Purpose of the Part-Time Faculty Handbook -- front cover
1. GENERAL INFORMATION -- page 1
   
   A. Mission Statement -- page 1
   B. University of La Verne, History and Overview -- page 2
   C. Board of Trustees -- page 3
   D. Accreditation -- page 3
   E. Nondiscrimination Policy -- page 3
   F. University of La Verne Catalog -- page 4
   

2. RESPONSIBILITIES -- page 5
   
   A. Curriculum Vitae -- page 5
   B. Official Transcript -- page 5
   C. Faculty Policies and Practices -- page 5
   D. Office Hours -- page 7
   E. Orientation, Workshop, and Special Event Participation -- page 7
   F. University Governance -- page 8
   G. Quality Management -- page 8
   

3. GENERAL POLICIES -- page 9
   
   A. Academic Freedom -- page 9
   B. Classroom Rights, Privileges, and Conduct -- page 12
   C. Student Behavior Standards -- page 12
   D. Student Responsibilities -- page 13
   E. Plagiarism (Academic Honesty) -- page 13
   F. Combatting Plagiarism -- page 14
   G. Making It Harder to Cheat on Examinations -- page 15
   H. Holidays -- page 15
   I. Parking and Parking Permits -- page 15
   J. Marketing and Publicity -- page 16
   K. Recording Class Sessions -- page 16
   L. Compensation -- page 16
   M. Expenses -- page 16
   N. Part-Time Faculty Load -- page 16
   O. Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act -- page 17
   P. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) -- page 18
   Q. Sexual and Racial Harassment [www.ulv.edu/hr/sec22.ans] -- page 19
      [See also, "Behavioral Standards" and "Sexual and Racial
      Harassment," Responsibilities section, ULV Catalog, page 68,
      and Campus Safety's webpage on Sexual Assault]
   R. Institutional Violence, Including Weapons on Campus [www.ulv.edu/hr/sec24.ans] -- p. 29
      [See also, Behavioral Standards, Responsibilities section,
      ULV Catalog, page 68.]
   S. Substance Abuse [www.ulv.edu/hr/sec21.ans] -- page 33
      [See also, Behavioral Standards, Responsibilities section,
      ULV Catalog, page 68, and Campus Safety's webpage
      on Alcohol and Drugs]
   T. Privacy in the Workplace [www.ulv.edu/hr/sec23.ans] -- page 35
   U. Communicable and Infectious Diseases [www.ulv.edu/hr/sec8.ans] -- page 36
   

4. GRADING POLICIES -- page 37
   
   A. Grading Policy -- Undergraduate -- page 37
   B. Grading Policy -- Graduate -- page 37
   C. Credit/No Credit (CRD/NCR) Grade Option -- page 38
   D. Incomplete Grades (INC) -- page 38
   E. In Progress Grades (IP) -- page 38
   F. No Grade (NG) -- page 38
   G. Withdrawal (W) -- page 38
   H. Final Grades -- page 38
   

5. OTHER ACADEMIC POLICIES -- page 39
   
   A. Textbooks -- page 39
   B. First Class Meeting -- page 39
   C. Course Outline and Course Syllabus -- page 39
   D. Attendance -- page 40
   E. Standards for Written Work -- page 40
   F. Class Schedule -- page 41
   G. Teaching Strategies -- page 41
   H. Field Trips -- page 42
   I. Make-up Classes -- page 43
   J. Annual Calendar -- page 43
   K. Adds, Drops, Withdrawals -- page 43
   L. Directed and Independent Studies, Challenges, and Audits -- page 44
   M. New Courses -- page 45
   N. Classroom Security -- page 45
   O. Student Judicial Procedures and Appeals -- page 45
   P. Retention of Graded Work -- page 46
   

6. LIBRARY SERVICES -- page 47
   
   A. Libraries -- page 47
   B. Wilson Library Library Services for faculty -- page 48
   C. Off-Campus Library Services -- page 50
   D. Research Paper Consultations -- page 52
   E. Interlibrary Loan Policy -- page 53
   

7. OTHER SUPPORT SERVICES -- page 55
   
   A. Academic Advising -- page 55
   B. Audio Visual -- page 55
   C. Photocopying -- page 55
   D. Guidelines for Photocopying Written Copyrighted Materials -- page 56
   E. Computer Laboratories -- page 57
   F. E-Mail, WebBoard, Internet, and more -- page 57
   G. Learning Enhancement Center -- page 57
   H. Schedule of Classes and Catalog Courses on Banner -- page 57
   I. Counseling Center -- page 57
   J. Campus Ministry -- page 58
   K. Career Development Center -- page 58
   L. Bookstore -- page 58
   M. Campus Safety -- page 58
   N. ULV Phone Book -- page 58
   O. ULV Graphics -- page 58
   P. Sports Schedules and Statistics -- page 59
   Q. Administrative Open Door Policy -- page 59
   

8. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT -- page 60
   
   A. Faculty Professional Support -- page 60
   B. Faculty Professional Support Committee -- page 60
   C. Policies and Procedures for Obtaining Travel Assistance -- page 60
   D. Excellence in Teaching Awards -- page 60
   

9. PEPPIT (Professional Ethics and Personnel Policies) -- page 62
   
   A. PEPPIT -- page 62
   B. Rank and Promotion for Part-Time Faculty -- page 62
   C. Faculty Liaisons and Department Associates -- page 62
   D. PEPPIT, IX, PART-TIME -- page 63
   
   1. Guidelines -- page 63
      
   2. Special, Honorary, and Temporary Part-Time Appointments -- page 64
      
   3. Selection and Appointment of Part-Time Faculty -- page 65
      
   4. Evaluation of Part-Time Faculty -- page 66
      
   5. Promotion of Part-Time Faculty to Adjunct Professor & Senior Adjunct Professor -- p. 68
      
   6. Part-Time Faculty Grievances -- page 69
      

10. QUALITY MANAGEMENT -- page 71
    
    A. The Quality Management System (QMS) -- page 71
    B. Office of Quality Management -- page 71
    C. Student Evaluations of Faculty Faculty -- page 71
    D. Collegial Reviews -- page 71
    E. Application/Selection Process for New Part-Time Faculty -- page 73
    F. Role of Part-Time Instructors -- page 73
    G. Responsibilities of the Off-Campus Directors (administrative) [QMS Manual, VG.1] -- p. 75
    H. Responsibilities of the On-Campus Departments (academic) [QMS Manual, VG.2] -- page 75
    

11. SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION -- page 77
    
    A. Organization -- page 77
    B. Locations and Programs -- page 77
    

12. LA VERNE COLLEGE OF ATHENS -- page 80
    

13. SAFETY -- page 82
    
    A. Hazards -- page 82
    B. Safety Organization -- page 82
    C. Safety/Disaster Preparedness -- page 82

14. EMERGENCIES -- page 84
    
    A. Injuries -- Work Related -- page 84
    B. Injuries -- Non-Work Related -- page 85
    C. Emergency Evacuation Instructions -- page 85

15. UNIVERSITY ORGANIZATION
    
    A. Chart of Administration, University of La Verne -- page 87
    B. Academic Affairs Organizational Chart -- page 88