University of Arkansas at Little Rock

July 2001 (Currently Under Revision-2009)

1. The University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• The History of UALR 1-1
• The Campus and Facilities 1-2
• University Statements: Mission, Objectives, Role and Scope 1-3
• Accreditations and Affiliations 1-4
• Academic Organization 1-5
• Degrees 1-6
• Minors 1-7

2. University of Arkansas System and Policies

3. Governance and Administration of the University of Arkansas System

• Board Policy 100.4 3-1

4. Administrative Organization of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• The Board of Visitors 4-1
• Vice Chancellor and Provost 4-1
• Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs 4-1
• Deans of Colleges/Schools 4-2
• Dean of the Graduate School 4-2
• Director of the Library 4-3
• Director of the Donaghey Scholars Program 4-3
• Off-Campus Credit Coordinator 4-3
• Department Chairs 4-4
• Director of Research and Sponsored Programs 4-4
• Graduate Program Coordinators 4-5
• Faculty Prerogatives 4-5
• UALR Administrative Groups 4-5
• Deans Council 4-5
• Department Chairs Council 4-5
• Graduate Coordinators Committee 4-5
• UALR Administrative Committees 4-5
• Behavioral Standards Committee 4-6
• Collegiate Academic Advising Steering Committee 4-6
• Commission on the Status of Women 4-6
• Environmental Health and Safety Advisory Committee 4-6
• Human Relations Committee 4-6
• Human Subjects Committee (Institutional Review Board) 4-7
• Humane Animal Care Committee 4-7
• Premedical Advisory Committee 4-7
• Radiation Safety Committee 4-7
• Student Affairs Committee 4-7
• University Judicial Appeals Committee 4-8
• Special Committees of the Faculty Senate 4-8
• Academic Adjustment Committee 4-8
• Catastrophic Leave Committee 4-8
• Academic Technology and Computing Committee 4-9

5. Constitution of the University Assembly of the University of Arkansas at Little Rock

• Composition and Function of the UALR Assembly 5-1
• Composition of the UALR Assembly 5-1
• Functions of the UALR Assembly 5-1
• Officers of the Assembly 5-1
• The Executive Committee of the Assembly 5-2
• Meetings of the Assembly 5-2
• Committees and Councils of the Assembly 5-3
• Bylaws of the University Assembly 5-4
• Amending the Constitution 5-5
• The Faculty Senate 5-5
• Composition of the Faculty Senate 5-5
• Functions of the Faculty Senate 5-6
• Officers of the Faculty Senate 5-6
• Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate 5-7
• Meetings of the Faculty Senate 5-7
• Elections of the Faculty Senate and Faculty Senate Officers 5-8
• Councils and Committees of the Faculty Senate 5-8
• Bylaws of the Faculty Senate 5-12
• College, School, and Department Meetings 5-13
• Composition and Functions of the Staff Senate 5-13

6. Policies Governing Faculty Service

• Ranks and Appointments 6-1
• Appointment Periods 6-1
• Appointments, Promotion, Tenure, Non-Reappointment, and Dismissal of Faculty (Board Policy 405.1) 6-2
• UALR Criteria and General Standards for Initial Appointment, Successive Appointments, Promotion, and Awarding of Tenure 6-9
• Faculty Evaluation Procedures 6-10
• Annual Faculty Review 6-10
• Post-Tenure Review 6-12
• Faculty Excellence Awards 6-12
• Department of Excellence Award 6-15
• Retrenchment 6-15

7. Information Related to Faculty Service

• Faculty Responsibilities 7-1
• Absence from Work 7-2
• Adjunct Faculty 7-2
• Alcohol Use Problems Policy for UALR Employees 7-2
• Assessment 7-3
• Athletes-Faculty Class Reports 7-3
• Attendance at Commencement 7-3
• Attendance at Professional Meetings 7-3
• Book Ordering 7-3
• Concurrent Employment 7-4
• Copyright 7-4
• Course Syllabus 7-4
• Development and Fundraising Activities 7-4
• Dismissal of Classes for Speakers, Concerts and Similar Activities 7-4
• Distinguished Professorships 7-4
• Disturbances and Demonstrations 7-5
• Drop Date 7-5
• Early Retirement 7-5
• E-Mail and Privacy Concerns 7-5
• Emeritus Status 7-5
• Enrollment in University Courses 7-6
• Extra Compensation Policy 7-7
• Field Trips 7-8
• Fringe Benefits 7-8
• Garnishment and Salary Liens 7-8
• Grades 7-8
• HIV Policy 7-9
• Holidays 7-10
• Identification Cards 7-10
• Inclement Weather Policy 7-10
• Keys 7-11
• Leave Policies for Academic and Other Non-Classified Personnel 7-11
• Sick Leave 7-11
• Annual Leave 7-12
• Military Leave 7-12
• Court and Jury Leave 7-12
• Leave-of-Absence Without Pay 7-13
• Vacation Leave for Graduate Study 7-13
• Catastrophic Leave 7-13
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) 7-13
• Lecturer 7-13
• Moving Expense 7-14
• Nepotism Policy 7-14
• Off-Site Use of University Equipment 7-14
• Off-Campus Duty Assignment 7-14
• Office Hours 7-15
• Outside Employment of Faculty and Administrative Staff Members for Compensation 7-15
• Part-time Faculty 7-15
• Patents 7-15
• Political Activity 7-16
• Publications 7-16
• Purchase of Supplies 7-16
• Relations with Legislators and Members of Congress 7-16
• Resident Status of Faculty and Staff 7-17
• Resignation of Employment 7-17
• Retirement Age 7-17
• Sale of Books 7-17
• Sale of University Property 7-17
• Smoking Policy 7-18
• Standard Work Load 7-18
• Student Evaluations of Faculty 7-18
• Student Records 7-18
• Summer School 7-18
• Telephones 7-19
• Traffic and Parking Regulations 7-19
• Travel Regulations 7-19
• Use of Private Vehicles 7-19
• Use of University Facilities 7-19
• Use of University’s Name 7-20
• Use of University Vehicles 7-21
• Visiting Faculty 7-21
• Worker’s Compensation 7-21

8. Research and Sponsored Programs

• Internal Grant Funds 8-1
• Faculty Scholarship Awards 8-1
• Faculty Support Fund 8-1
• Curriculum Development Grant Program 8-1
• Policies and Procedures for Dealing with Misconduct in Research and Service 8-2

9. Grievances and Appeals

• Academic Integrity and Grievance Policy 9-1
• Academic Offenses 9-4
• Grade Appeals 9-9
• Classroom Disruptions and Steps toward Redress 9-15
• Appeal Procedures and Instruction for University Judicial Appeals Committee 9-15
• Faculty Appeals and Grievance Procedures 9-16

10. Nondiscrimination Policies

• Laws Affecting Operating Policies 10-1
• UALR Academic Adjustment Policy for Students with Disabilities 10-1
• UALR Policy on Discriminatory Harassment and Equal Opportunity 10-5
• University of Arkansas at Little Rock Sexual Harassment Policy 10-5
• Grievance Procedures - Complaints of Discrimination 10-10