Faculty Handbook

• I. Introduction
  • A. Foreword
  • B. Statement of Faith
  • C. The Mission of John Brown University
  • D. Accreditation and National Memberships

• II. Governance and Administration
  • A. Board of Trustees
  • B. Organizational Structure
  • C. Academic Organization
  • D. Appointment of Division Chairs
  • E. Responsibilities of Division Chairs
  • F. Evaluation of Division Chairs
  • G. Departmental Organization
  • H. Guidelines for Department Heads
  • I. Committees
  • J. Faculty Organization

• III. Support Units
  • A. Arutunoff Learning Resource Center: Library
  • B. The Institute for Learning Enhancement (TILE)
  • C. Information Technology Services
  • D. Computer Guidelines
  • E. Registrar's Office
  • F. Enrollment Management
  • G. Career Development
  • H. Campus Post Office
  • I. Bookstore
  • J. Public Relations, News Releases, and Communications
  • K. Graphic Arts
  • L. The Center for Relationship Enrichment
  • M. Soderquist Center for Business Leadership and Ethics
  • N. JBU Website

• IV. Faculty Policies, Procedures, and Guidelines
  • A. Academic Freedom
  • B. Faculty Employment Objectives
  • C. Decorum
  • D. Professional Ethics
  • E. Conflict of Interest
  • F. Harassment, Including Sexual Harassment
  • G. Faculty Growth and Development
  • H. Faculty Evaluation and Promotion
  • I. Recruitment of Faculty
  • J. Moving Expenses
  • K. Salaries
  • L. Appointment Letter
  • M. Retirement
  • N. Appeals Process

• V. Faculty Responsibilities
  • A. Teaching Responsibilities
  • B. Advising Responsibilities
  • C. Counseling
  • D. Daily and Weekly Schedules
  • E. Summer Sessions
  • F. Textbooks
  • G. Expenditures for Equipment and Supplies
  • H. Budgets
  • I. Field Trips
  • J. Sponsoring Student Organizations
  • K. Catalog Revisions
  • L. Inventories
  • M. Keys
  • N. Absences
  • O. Community Activities
  • P. Off-Campus Involvement
  • Q. Advance Program Teaching
  • R. Speaking Engagements
  • S. Commencement Participation
  • T. Students with Disabilities
  • U. Privacy Laws
  • V. Grant Writing
  • W. Inclement Weather

• VI. Other University Policies Affecting Faculty
  • A. Automobiles
  • B. Building Facilities
  • C. Building Maintenance
  • D. Calendars
  • E. Credit Cards
  • F. Fundraising Efforts
  • G. Parking Regulations
  • H. Solicitors
  • I. Student Assistants
  • J. Student Complaints
  • K. Student Records
  • L. University Automobiles

• VII. Additional Information and Services
  • A. Alumni
  • B. Business Cards
  • C. Fringe Benefits
  • D. Payroll Checks
  • E. John Brown of Arkansas
  • F. Catalog
  • G. Student Handbook
  • H. Employee Handbook
  • I. Announcements and Bulletins
  • J. Lost and Found
  • K. Contributions
  • L. Tuition Subsidy
  • M. Graduate Tuition Subsidy
  • N. Resources Development
  • O. Offices
  • P. Guests-Entertainment and Housing
  • Q. Housing for Employees
  • R. Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972

• Appendices (*PDF)
• Appendix A - Annual Reports
• Appendix B - Evaluation of Division Chairs
• Appendix C - Committee Appointments
• Appendix D - Faculty Constitution
• Appendix E - Harassment Policy
• Appendix F - Sabbatical Leave Policy and Forms
• Appendix G - Faculty Evaluation and Promotion Procedures
• Appendix H - Criteria for Requesting New Positions
• Appendix I - Moving Allowance for New Faculty
• Appendix J - Faculty Salaries
• Appendix K - Syllabus Guidelines
• Appendix L - Summer School Teaching Compensation
• Appendix M - New Degree Implementation Plan
• Appendix N - Curriculum Changes
• Appendix O - Regalia Policy
• Appendix P - FERPA Fact Sheet
• Appendix Q - Bylaws of the Faculty Association
• Appendix R - Email Guidelines

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