Chapter 1. Introduction to the
University of the Pacific
1.1 University of the Pacific Mission Statement, Values and Aspirations,
"Pacific Rising 2008-2015"
1.1.1 Mission Statement, Values and Aspirations
1.1.2 Commitments and Strategic
Directions
1.1.3 Integrated and Dynamic Planning
1.2 History of the
University
1.3 History of Schools and
Colleges
Chapter 2. University Governance
2.1 University Policy Statement on Governance
2.2 Basic Governance Principles
2.3 Procedure for Approval and Amendment of Policies in the University Faculty Handbook
Chapter 3. University Policies
3.1 Academic Freedom
3.2 Policy on Nondiscrimination
3.3 Prevention of Sexual Harassment and Other Forms of Unlawful Harassment
3.4 Policy on Consensual Personal Relationships Affecting University Teaching, Mentoring and Supervisory Functions
3.5 Policy on Assisting Employees with Life Threatening Illnesses
3.6 Policy on Declaring University Financial Exigency
3.7 Policy on Closure of University Program(s)
3.8 Information Technology Policies
3.9 Conflict of Interest and Conflict of Commitment
Chapter 4. University Administration
4.1 Central Administration: Office of the President
4.2 The Academic Division
4.2.1 The Provost
4.2.2 Associate Provost for Information Services, Chief Information Officer
4.2.3 Associate Provost for Enrollment
4.2.4 Associate Provost for Research, Collaborative Programs & Dean of Graduate Studies
4.2.5 Assistant Provost for Professional and Continuing Education
4.2.6 Assistant Provost for Faculty Development & Director, Center for Teaching Excellence
4.2.7 Assistant Provost for Curriculum, Administration & Special Programs (need text)
4.2.8 Assistant Provost for Planning, Innovation and Institutional Assessment (need text)
4.2.9 Assistant Provost for Diversity
4.2.10
4.2.11 Deans of Schools and Colleges
4.2.12 Council of Deans
4.3 Division of Business and Finance
4.4 Division of Student Life
4.5 Division of University Advancement
4.6 Search and Selection Procedures for Senior Administrators
4.6.1 Search Committee Membership
4.6.2 Responsibilities of the Committee
4.6.3 Committee Screening Process
4.6.4 Collection of Information about the Candidates
4.6.5 Campus Visits
4.6.6 Report by the Search Committee
4.6.7 Selection
4.7 Evaluation of Academic Administrators
Chapter 5. Faculty Governance
5.1 History of the Academic Council
5.2 Bylaws of the Faculty and the Academic Council
Article 1 Preamble
Article 2 The Faculty
Article 3 Authority and Responsibility of the Faculty
Article 4 Governance Structure
Article 5 The Academic Council
Article 6 College or School Governance
Article 7 Committees with Faculty Membership
Article 8 Process for Approval and Amendment of the Bylaws
Appendix 1 Table of Commonly Used Motions
Appendix 2 Faculty Committees
Appendix 3 Academic Council Calendars
5.3 College and School Governance
Chapter 6. University Committees
6.1 University Committee Structure
6.2 Faculty Committees
6.3 Joint Administration Faculty Committees
6.4 Administration Committees with Faculty Membership
Chapter 7. Faculty Personnel Policies
7.1 Types of Faculty Appointments
7.2 Faculty Recruitment
7.3 Minimum Requirements for Appointment and/or Promotion
7.4 Process for Promotion and Appointment with Tenure
7.5 Faculty Evaluation Guidelines
7.5.1 Purpose of Faculty Evaluation
7.5.2 Providing of Reports and Recommendations and Opportunities for Response
7.5.3 Calendar of Evaluation and Review Dates
7.5.4 Evaluation Criteria
7.5.5 Unit Evaluation Guidelines
7.6 Faculty Compensation Policy
7.7 Joint Appointment and Affiliation
7.8 Part-Time Faculty Approval
7.9 Policy Governing Discipline of Faculty Members
7.9.1 Scope
7.9.2 Professional Misconduct
7.9.3 Sanctions for Professional Misconduct
7.9.4 Definition of Severe Sanctions
7.9.5 Initiating Disciplinary Procedures
7.9.6 Termination for Substantial and Manifest Incompetence
7.10 Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures for Faculty Members
7.10.1 Scope
7.10.2 Grievance Committee
7.10.3 Sanctions for Professional Misconduct
7.10.4 Grievances and Charges
7.10.5 Informal Resolution and Screening of Grievances and Charges Brought by One Faculty Member Against Another
7.10.6 Availability of Hearings
7.10.7 Procedures Applicable to Charges of Professional Misconduct as to Which a Severe Sanction Is Sought
7.11 Hearing Procedures for Grievances
7.12 Hearing Procedures for Charges of Professional Misconduct as to which a Severe Sanction is Sought
7.13 Notice of Separation from the University
7.14 Option for Final and Binding Arbitration Concerning Termination of Appointments
7.15 Termination of Appointments Due to Financial Exigency
7.16 Termination of Appointments Due to Termination of a Program
Chapter 8. Faculty Benefits
8.1 Health and Major Medical Benefits
8.2 Dental Benefits
8.3 Employee Assistance Plan
8.4 Group Life Insurance and AD&D
8.5 Flex Benefits
8.6 Paid Absences
8.7 Faculty Administrative Leaves
8.8 (no content)
8.9 Faculty Travel Accident Insurance
8.10 Social Security
8.11 Retirement Plan
8.12 Tuition Remission and Exchange Policy
8.13 Miscellaneous Benefits
8.14 University of the Pacific Emeriti
Chapter 9. Faculty Development
9.1 University Resources for Professional Development
9.2 University-wide Resources for Professional Development
9.2.1 Scholarly/Artistic Activity Grants
9.2.2 Teaching Incentive Awards
9.2.3 Eberhardt Priority Grants
9.2.4 The Center for Teaching, Learning, and Technology
9.2.5 Hoefer Award for Student-Faculty Research
9.2.6 Hoefer Award for Leadership in Experiential Learning
9.2.7 Holmok Cancer Research Grants
9.2.8 Rupley-Church Grants for International Understanding
9.2.9 Eberhardt Research Fellowships
9.3 Faculty Development Leaves for Faculty on the Stockton Campus
9.4 Resources for Professional Development on the San Francisco Campus
9.5 Resources for Professional Development on the Sacramento Campus
9.6 Policies Related to Intellectual Property and Research
9.6.1 Intellectual Properties Policy
9.6.2 Policy on Human Subjects Research
9.6.3 Policy on Animal Subjects Research
9.6.4 Policy on Integrity in Research and Scholarship
9.6.5 Policy on Disclosure of Financial Interest
9.6.6 General Policy Statement on Contracted Research Programs
9.7 Policy on Establishment and Review of Centers, Institutes, Clinics
Chapter 10. General University Academic Policies and Procedures
10.1 University Catalogs
10.2 Review of Academic Programs
10.3 Commencements
10.4 University Marshal and Associate University Marshal
10.5 Honorary Degrees
10.6 University Awards
Chapter 11. Academic Policies and Procedures for Undergraduate Students
11.1 Undergraduate Admissions Policy
11.2 Undergraduate Financial Aid Policy
11.3 Academic Calendar and Class Schedule
11.4 Curriculum Changes
11.5 Class Size
11.6 Independent Study
11.7 Course Syllabus
11.8 Attendance Policies
11.9 Office Hours
11.10 Contact Hours in Relation to Hours of Credit
11.11 Final Examination Policy
11.12 Student Assistants
11.13 Academic Advising
11.14 Grade Policy
11.15 Student Programs of Study
11.16 Scholastic Honors
11.17 Academic Standing
11.18 Residence Requirement
11.19 Application for Graduation
11.20 Records and Transcripts
11.21 Class Standing
11.22 General Education Program
11.23 Experiential Learning Program
11.24 Honor Code
11.25 Policy on Computer Security for Student
11.26 Student Academic Grievance Policy and Procedures
11.27 Student Handbook
11.28 Summer Sessions
Chapter 12. Academic Policies and Procedures for Graduate and First Professional Students
12.1 Graduate Admissions Policy
12.2 Programs of Study
12.3 Course Syllabus
12.4 Availability to Students
12.5 Grading Policies
12.6 Registration Policies
12.7 Assistantships
12.8 Academic Standing
12.9 Satisfactory Progress
12.10 A formal leave of absence
12.11 Withdrawals
12.12 Reinstatement
12.13 Course Audits
12.14 Thesis and Dissertations
12.15 Period of Residence
12.16 Posthumous Degrees
12.17 Graduate Credit as an Undergraduate
12.18 Graduate School Grievance Policy
12.19 Policies and Procedures for Students in the Doctor of Pharmacy Program
12.20 Policies and Procedures for students at the School of Dentistry
12.21 Policies and Procedures for students at the McGeorge School of Law