Minutes of a Regular Meeting, June 22-23, 2004 - Digital Collections

REGENTS’ POLICY MANUALSECTION 2—ACADEMICS(RM, 7-15-96, p. 25019; 1-26-99, p. 26204; 12-3-02, p. 28355)Joint and Secondary Appointments(a) Joint appointments – Joint appointments in two or more academic units or colleges are possible.Joint appointments consist of a primary appointment in two academic units or colleges, and cannottotal more than 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE). Joint appointments must be approved by bothacademic units and colleges involved, the Senior Vice President and Provost, the President, and theBoard of Regents consistent with the criteria below.Before a faculty member receives a joint appointment, the appropriate academic units must mutuallydetermine, record in writing, and secure administrative approval for the length of the pretenureperiod, and criteria for tenure, promotion, and reappointment or non-reappointment. The academicunits must provide a written description of the faculty member’s teaching, service, research andadministrative responsibilities and other special conditions pertaining to the joint appointment. Thefaculty member shall receive a copy of this written statement.(RM, 7-15-96, p. 25019; 12-3-02, p. 28355)(b) Secondary appointments – In recognition of teaching, research, or service contributions outside theirprimary department, faculty members may have one or more secondary appointments in otheracademic units. Secondary appointments are modified by such prefixes as adjunct or clinical. (RM,12-3-02, p. 28355)Part-Time AppointmentsA part-time appointment is one at less than 1.0 Full-Time Equivalent (FTE), has a modified title, and isconsidered temporary (see 3.3.3 (d)). At the time of any part-time appointment, the faculty member andthe University must reach a clear understanding of the terms of the part-time appointment. Thisunderstanding shall be in writing and the faculty member shall be given a copy.(RM, 7-15-96, p. 25019; 12-3-02, p. 28355)2.2.2—NON-ACADEMIC PERSONNELThe President is authorized to recommend for the Board of Regents’ approval certain non-academicpersonnel for designation to academic status.(RM, 1-4-62, p. 6980, edited)2.2.3—RESERVE OFFICERS’ TRAINING CORPS PERSONNEL, NORMAN CAMPUSThe senior line officer of each department (Army, Naval, and Air Force) shall be given the rank ofProfessor; the executive officer (next senior officer) shall be given the rank of Associate Professor; theother officers shall be given the rank of Assistant Professor or Instructor. Officers who arrive for dutyand who are interested in undertaking graduate work may be designated as Special Instructors instead ofAssistant Professors so they will not be precluded from receiving a graduate degree, which, underregulations of the Graduate College and the University, cannot be conferred on faculty members withTHE UNIVERSITY OF OKLAHOMA 23