Faculty Affairs Committee (FAC) 2012/13
Meets Mondays, 9:30-11 am, Kellogg 3010
Members:
Chair: Carmen Nava, At large 12-14
Steve Nichols, At large 11-13
Marion Geiger, At large 12-14
Mohammad Oskoorouchi, CoBA 12/13
Open seat, CEHHS 12/13
Elizabeth Matthews, CHABSS 12-13
Ahmad Hadaegh, CSM 12-14
Sue Thompson, Library 12-14
Elena Gonzalez, Lecturer Spring 2013 (Laura Makey, Lecturer 12-14)
Michelle Hunt, AVP-FA
Mayra Besosa, CFA
The Faculty Affairs Committee shall address issues that affect faculty members and their ability to carry out their professional responsibilities. FAC shall have general oversight of personnel policies and procedures including those of compensation, retention, tenure, and promotion. The committee shall recommend changes in the Faculty Handbook and shall review and recommend the annual calendar of dates for retention, tenure, and promotion. The Faculty Affairs Committee recommends procedures and policies for equal opportunity, retirement, leaves of absence, and sabbatical or special leaves. The Faculty Affairs Committee shall propose policy regarding faculty development in the areas of teaching, research/creative activity, and service. Furthermore, the committee makes recommendations to the office of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs concerning all of these issues. The committee shall propose policy and provide procedures for resolution of faculty disciplinary issues and issues of academic freedom and workload. The committee shall work in consultation with CSUSM-CFA, the university administration, and other appropriate bodies. In pursuit of these duties, the committee may create ad hoc subcommittees.
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