CONTENTS

PREFACE, ix

1. HISTORY, GENERAL ORGANIZATION AND GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE

History, 1

General Organization, 3

Colleges and Schools, 3
Departments, 5
Academic Divisions, 6
Other Academic Units, 10
The Faculties and Academics, 12
The Students, 12
The Nonacademics, 12

Governance Structure, 12

Board of Trustees, 13
The University Faculty, 13
Faculty Senate, 18
Committees on Memorial Statements, 21
University Appeals Panel, 21
Stephen H. Weiss Presidential Fellows, 21
The University Assemblies, 22

2. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS, REAPPOINTMENT, TENURE AND PROMOTION

Academic Appointments, 25

Authority to Make Appointments, 26
Letters of Appointment, 26
Academic Titles, 27
Appointments with Modified Titles, 35
Academic Appointments in the ROTC Program, 37
Academic Appointment of Foreign Nationals, 37
Part-Time Appointment Policy, 38
Moving Allowance, 39
Oath of Allegiance, 40
Appointment of Candidates for Cornell Degrees, 40
Supplemental Summer Employment, 40

Reappointment, 40

Reappointment Not Involving Probationary Tenure Status, 40
Faculty Members in Probationary Tenure Status, 41

Tenure, 41

University Criteria, 41
Time Period Prior to Review for Tenure, 42
Review Process for Tenure, 43
Faculty Advisory Committee on Tenure Appointments, 44
(Dossier Guidelines)

 

Promotion, 45

Time Period Prior to Review for Promotion to Full Professor, 45
Review Process for Promotion to Full Professor, 45

 

3. BENEFITS, FACULTY DEVELOPMENT AND LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Benefits, 47

Educational, 47
Holidays, Vacation and Recesses, 48
Illness or Disability, 49
Insurance Coverage, 50
Retirement Plans, 52
Miscellaneous, 53

Faculty Development, 54

Sabbatic Leave, 54

Leaves of Absence, 56

Study Leave, 57
Prestigious Fellowship Leave, 57
Intergovernmental Personnel Act (IPA) Leave, 57
Military Training Leave, 58
Cornell Academic Parental Leave, 58
Family and Medical Leave (F&ML), 58
Other Leaves of Absence, 59

4. RETIREMENT, UNIVERSITY POLICIES FOR EMERITUS FACULTY, 
    AND SEPARATION

Retirement, 61

Retirement Policy, 61
Phased Retirement Program, 62
Retirement Benefits, 62

University Policies for Emeritus Faculty, 64

Retirement Policies, 64
Provost’s Policy Statement on the Transition of Faculty to
Emeritus Status, 66
Cornell Association of Professors Emeriti (CAPE), 68

Separation, 68

Dismissal, 68
Resignation, 69

 

5. ACADEMIC POLICIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Academic Integrity, 72
Academic Misconduct, 72
Academic Year and Calendar, 73
Advising, 73
Book Lists, 74
Class Schedule and Absences, 74
College-Level Grievance Procedures, 76
Commencement and Baccalaureate Ceremonies, 77
Conflicts of Interest (and Conflicts of Commitment), 78
Consulting, 78
Copyright Policy, 79
Degrees, 80
Examinations and Academic Activities, 80
Grades, 82
Intercollege Compensation, 84
Patent Policy, 86
Photocopying for Classroom Use, 86
Research Policies, 86
Tutoring, 93

 

6. UNIVERSITY POLICIES APPLICABLE TO FACULTY (AND OTHERS)

7. SERVICES AND FACILITIES

Academic Regalia, 111
Alumni Affairs and Development, 111
Athletic Events and Facilities, 11
Books, Supplies and Convenience Items, 113
Business Services, 113
Campus Club, 113
Campus Store, 114
Career Services, 114
Child Care, 114
Chronicle, 114
Communication Strategies, 115
Concerts, 115
Conference Services and Catering, 115
Cornell Store, 115
CUinfo, 115
Dairy Store and Dairy Bar, 115
Dean of Students, 115
Dining, 115
eCornell, 116
Environmental Compliance Office, 116
Environmental Health and Safety, 117
Events and Activities, 117
Facilities Management, 118
Faculty Fellows in Service, 118
Faculty Programs in Residential Communities, 119
Fraternities and Sororities, 119
Gannett:  Cornell University Health Services, 119
Government Affairs, 121
Health Services, 121
Housing, 121
Human Resources, 122
Information and Referral Center, 122
Information Technologies, 122
Instructional Support, 123
International Students and Scholars Office, 123
International Teaching Assistant Training Program, 124
Judicial Offices, 124
Learning Strategies Center, 124
Learning and Teaching, 125
Lectures, 125
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Resource Center, 125
Mail Services, 125
Media and Technology Services, 126
News Service, 127
Ombudsman, 127
Orchard, 128
Outdoor Education, 128
Photography, 128
Plantations, 128
Police, 129
Policy Office, 129
Press, 129
Print Shop, 130
Public Service Center, 130
Publications Services, 130
Purchasing Services, 130
Rare and Manuscript Collections, 131
Recreation Connection, 131
Recreational Services, 132
Registrar, 132
Religious Work, 132
Research Foundation, 132
Risk Management and Insurance, 133
Sales Tax Exemption Certificates, 133
Scheduling, 133
Statler Club, 134
Statler Hotel, 134
Student and Academic Services, 134
Student Activities, 134
Student Disability Services, 135
Student Programs and Student Support, 135
Technology Connection, 135
Theatre Productions, 135
Transportation Services, 135
Travel Office, 138
University Relations, 138
Veterinary Services, 139
Workforce Diversity, Equity and Life Quality, 139
 

 
APPENDICES
 
1.      The Academic Responsibilities of the Faculty (pdf)

2.      Organization and Procedures of the University Faculty (OPUF)(pdf)

3.      Procedures for Appealing a Decision Not to Renew a Non-Tenure Appointment (pdf)

4.     Procedures for Appealing a Decision Not to Conduct a Tenure Review at the End of the Ordinary Tenure Probation Period on the Basis of Factors Other Than the Candidate's Merits (pdf)

5.     Procedures for Appealing a Negative Tenure Decision (pdf)

6.     Procedures for Appealing a Negative Decision on Promotion to Full Professor (pdf)

7.     Code of Academic Integrity (pdf)

8.     Cornell University Grading System (pdf)
 
 

 

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