Faculty & Staff Handbook - Montana Technological University

FACULTY/STAFF HANDBOOK 2023

(revised Feb. 2023)

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CONTENTS

Preamble

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SECTION I: ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION

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MONTANA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

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BOARD OF REGENTS (BOR)

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COMMISSIONER OF HIGHER EDUCATION (BOR POLICY 204.3)

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PRESIDENTS: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

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CHANCELLORS: DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (BOR POLICY 205.2.1)

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COLLEGE ADMINISTRATION: SUCCESSION

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105.1

Chancellor

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105.2

Provost/Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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105.3

Vice Chancellor for Administration & Finance

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105.4

Chief Executive Officer of the Montana Tech Foundation

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105.5

Vice Chancellor for Research and Dean of the Graduate School

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105.6

Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs and Dean of Students

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105.7

Succession in Absence of Chancellor

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MONTANA BUREAU OF MINES & GEOLOGY (MBMG)

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CAMPUS COMMITTEES, COUNCILS, AND BOARDS

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SECTION II: FACULTY ORGANIZATION AND PROCEDURE

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THE FACULTY

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200.1

Policy Boards

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ACADEMIC FREEDOM (BOR POLICY 302)

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FACULTY CODE OF CONDUCT

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RECRUITING & SELECTING NEW FACULTY

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203.1

Recruiting and Selecting Full-Time Faculty

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203.2

Recruiting and Selecting Part-Time Faculty

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FACULTY RECORDS

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EVALUATION, TENURE, PROMOTION AND MERIT ? NORTH CAMPUS FACULTY

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205.1

Faculty Tenure (BOR Policy 706.1)

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205.1.1 Probationary Appointments

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205.1.2 Reappointment & Non-Reappointment of Probationary Personnel

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205.1.3 The Award of Tenure

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205.1.4 Administrative Positions

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205.2

Procedures to Apply for Tenure

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205.2.1 Midterm Tenure Evaluation

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205.2.2 Peer/Colleague Review of Faculty Performance

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205.2.3 Responsibilities of the Faculty Member and the Administration

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205.3

Procedures to Apply for Promotion in Rank

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205.3.1 Academic Rank (Recognized Ranks at Montana Tech)

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205.3.2 Years of Service Requirements

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205.3.3 Application Process and Assessment

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205.3.4 Accelerated Promotion

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205.4

Performance Evaluation: Full-Time Faculty, Part-Time Faculty, and Deans

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205.4.1 Evaluation of Full-Time Faculty

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205.4.2 Evaluation of Part-Time Faculty

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205.4.3 Evaluation Portfolio

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205.4.4 Request for Peer Review of Evaluation for Reconsideration of Evaluation Results

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205.4.5 Evaluation of Department Heads

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205.4.6 Evaluation of Deans

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205.5

Evaluation, Tenure and Promotion Deadlines

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205.5.1 Faculty Tenure/Promotion

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205.5.2 Tenured or Probationary Faculty ? Evaluation Only

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205.6

Merit Awards for Union Faculty Members

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205.7

Merit Awards for Non-Union Faculty Members

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205.8

Department Performance (or Unit) Standards

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EVALUATION, TENURE, PROMOTION, AND MERIT-HIGHLNDS COLLEGE

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206.1

Faculty Tenure

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206.1.1 Eligibility for Tenure Application

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206.2

Procedures to Apply for Tenure-Highlands College Faculty

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206.2.1 Faculty Tenure Evaluation Committee

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206.2.2 Application Procedure

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206.2.3 Appeal Process

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206.2.4 Activities

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206.3

Procedures to Apply for Promotion in Rank ? Highlands College Faculty

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206.3.1 Highlands College Faculty Promotion Application

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206.3.2 Highlands College Faculty Promotion Deadlines

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206.3.3 Highlands College Faculty Promotion Requirements

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206.3.4 Collegiate Evaluation Committee (Highlands College Bargaining Unit)

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206.3.5 Appeal Process

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206.4

Merit Awards ? Highlands College

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CLASSIFICATION, PROMOTION AND MERIT? MONTANA BUREAU OF MINES AND

GEOLOGY (MBMG) PROFESSIONAL FACULTY AND STAFF

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207.1

Introduction

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207.2

MBMG Faculty and Staff Categories

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207.2.1 Non-Research Professionals (Non-Faculty)

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207.2.2 Professional Scientists (Non-Faculty)

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207.2.3 Bureau Professional Practice Faculty (Bureau Faculty)

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207.3

Evaluation of Professional Staff

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207.4

Promotion

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207.4.1 Non-Research Professionals

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207.4.2 Professional Scientists

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207.4.3 Bureau Professional Practice Faculty

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207.4.4 Supporting Criteria for Promotion of Bureau Faculty

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207.4.5 Grants or Funding received

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207.4.6 Other Supporting Criteria

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207.4.7 Promotion Procedure for Bureau Faculty

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207.4.8 Application for Promotion

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207.4.9 Submittal

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207.4.10 Deadlines

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207.4.11 MBMG Appeals Process

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207.5

MBMG Merit Awards

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207.5.1 General Considerations for Merit Awards.

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FACULTY TERMINATION: FINANCIAL EXIGENCY (BOR POLICY 710.2.1)

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FACULTY TERMINATION: FOR CAUSE (BOR POLICY 710.2.2)

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APPEAL PROCESS IN FACULTY DECISIONS

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APPEALS (BOR POLICY 203.5.2)

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SABBATICAL ASSIGNMENT (BOR POLICY 801.1)

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212.1

Board Policy

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212.2

Campus Procedures

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FACULTY LEAVE OF ABSENCE

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EMERITUS RANK FOR RETIRING FACULTY

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FACULTY COMMITTEES

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INVENTIONS AND PATENTS

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216.1

Copyrights (BOR Policy 401.3)

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CONSULTING

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217.1

Faculty

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217.2

Montana Bureau of Mines and Geology Faculty and Other Bureau Professionals

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217.3

Academic Department Heads

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217.4

Other Administrators (Including Deans) and FY Professionals

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CONFLICT OF INTEREST

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218.1

Rules of Conduct for Public Officers and Public Employees (2-2-121 MCA)

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218.2

Conflict of Interest Rules for Montana Tech Employees

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RESEARCH AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES PROPOSALS SEEKING EXTRAMURAL FUNDING 72

ACADEMIC DEPARTMENT HEADS AND DEANS

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220.1

Department Head Job Description, Selection and Terms

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220.1.1 Job Description

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220.1.2 Academic Responsibilities

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220.1.3 Administrative Responsibilities

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220.1.4 Research and Professional Development

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220.1.5 External Constituencies

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220.1.6 Selection

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220.1.7 Terms

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220.2

Academic Dean Job Description, Selection and Terms

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220.2.1 Dean Job Description

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220.2.2 Dean Academic Responsibilities

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220.2.3 Dean Administrative Responsibilities

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220.2.4 Dean Research and Professional Conduct

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220.2.5 Dean External Constituencies

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220.2.6 Dean Selection

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220.2.7 Dean Terms

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SECTION III: ACADEMIC POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

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ACADEMIC PROCEDURES

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FINANCIAL AID

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PROCEDURES FOR NEW AND MODIFIED DEGREE PROGRAMS

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302.1

Degree

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