13.0 UNC SYSTEM POLICY AND INFORMATION DOCUMENTS
13.1
The Code of the
University of North Carolina/UNC Policy Manual
The UNC Administrative
Manual has been merged with The Code of the UNC
Board of Governors. The contents of these documents
may now be found in the
UNC Policy Manual.
All faculty have access
to The Code online at this website. A complete copy of The Code can be downloaded at https://www.northcarolina.edu/apps/policy/index.php?tag=toc%7cThe+Code.
13.1.1 The Code - Chapter VI,
Section 600 Academic Freedom and Tenure.
See links below:
13.1.2
The Code - Chapter V, Section 502 Chancellors of
Constituent Institutions
13.1.3 The Code - Appendix - Delegation of Duty and
Authority to Boards of Trustees
13.2 Other UNC Board of
Governor's Policies on Faculty Rights and
Responsibilities
13.2.1 Board of
Governors Doctoral Study Assignment Program
THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF
NORTH CAROLINA has established the DOCTORAL STUDY ASSIGNMENT PROGRAM to
allow selected faculty members of the comprehensive and general
baccalaureate institutions of The University to pursue up to one year of
full-time study toward the doctoral degree.
Faculty members selected to participate in
the program will be allowed to pursue doctoral studies in an accredited
university on a full-time basis during the period of the award. They will
continue to receive their full salary and other benefits for the period of
study, and will remain as employees of the institutions where they are
currently employed. Faculty members selected for these study assignments are
responsible for all educational and personal costs associated with their
studies, including tuition, moving expenses, travel, and any other such
expenses.
In order to be nominated for these awards, a
candidate must:
- Be a full-time faculty member in one of
the following institutions: Appalachian State University, East Carolina
University, Elizabeth City State University, Fayetteville State
University, North Carolina A & T State University, North Carolina
Central University, Pembroke State University, University of North
Carolina at Asheville, University of North Carolina at Charlotte,
University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Western Carolina University,
or Winston-Salem State University.
- Be recommended by the appropriate
Chancellor and Department or Unit Head.
- Except in unusual circumstances, have
had two or more years of full-time teaching experience at the
institution where currently employed.
- Agree in writing to return to home
institution after completion of the year of study and remain for at
least two years.
- At the time of nomination to the
President of the University of North Carolina, be enrolled in a graduate
program leading to a doctoral degree at an accredited university in the
United States.
APPLICATION/SELECTION PROCESS
- Interested faculty members should obtain
application forms from the Vice Chancellor's office and submit them to
their Deans or Department Heads. The completed applications and
recommendations from Deans or Department Heads should be submitted to
the Chancellor's office as soon as possible.
- The Chancellor will select applicants
from his institution and submit these to the President in priority
order.
- The selection panel will interview all
finalists.
- The President will review the
nominations and make final selections.
See the Office of Academic Affairs for forms
and information about application deadlines. Applications are normally
submitted early in the spring semester of each academic year.
13.2.2
Employment of Related Persons (Anti-Nepotism Policy)
13.2.3 Conflict of Interest and Commitment
13.2.4
Guidance on External Professional Activities of Faculty and Professional Staff
13.2.5 Political Activities of University Employees
13.3 No forms for this section.
