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SECTION 5POLICIES, PROCEDURES AND HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIESIn this section:
Academic Freedom Statement Academic Freedom is the unrestricted search for knowledge and its free exposition in the scholarly community. This is a special freedom necessary to the mission of the University. Academic freedom is vital to ensure the acquisition and dissemination of knowledge for the benefit of the professors, the students, the institution, the academic community, and the public. Faculty and students must be able, under the principles of academic freedom, to seek knowledge and to express and defend their viewpoints in an atmosphere of mutual respect. The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Statement on Professional Ethics may be found at: http://www.aaup.org/statements/Redbook/Rbethics.htm The 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure from the AAUP may be found at: For additional information visit the sites listed below. http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Preamble http://www.sonoma.edu/aa/wasc/1998-99_portfolio/afs_complaint.html Preamble The rights of the faculty derive from two sources: academic freedom and professional authority. Academic freedom exists by virtue of the fact that an educational institution cannot freely pursue the truth or freely teach without it. Professional authority derives from the specialized training and expertise of professors. As professionals, professors have the obligation to define the rights which they must have to adequately carry out the social function of pursuing and teaching the truth as they see it. No right, however, whether it derives from academic freedom or professional authority, is absolute or without qualifications. There will be circumstances in which a given right does not hold, or is in some sense subject to qualification. No attempt has been made to build into this formulation all of the possible qualifications which may require expression in future particular circumstances. All these rights should be understood to stand in conjunction with the various formulated responsibilities found in this handbook. University policies and procedures are available to all employees at the website listed below. It is the responsibility of each employee to comply with the policies and procedures of the university. Failure to comply may result in oral warning, a letter of reprimand, or in some instances, disciplinary action. In accordance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement, letters of reprimand and notices of disciplinary action are placed in the official Personnel Action File. For additional information visit the sites below. http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml See the Preamble, Articles 5, 6, 18 and 19 http://www.sonoma.edu/Senate/Documents.html Numerous events arise that may require absence or leave from work that may be for a few days or many months depending on circumstances. Examples of events include accidents or injury, bereavement leave, observance of a religious holiday that is not designated as a university holiday, jury duty, medical care, military service, vacation, or other personal or professional circumstances. Faculty are to confirm approval and arrangements for academic assignment coverage with department chairs and school deans prior to each anticipated absence. All faculty leaves, except leaves for illness or bereavement, must be approved prior to the leave. Approval of leave is obtained in writing from the department chair or appropriate administrator. Requests to extend an approved leave must also be requested in writing and approved by the appropriate administrator. Faculty must follow their department and school policies and procedures for reporting absences from work. Absence because of illness must be reported in writing as part of the university attendance reporting procedures. Some types of leaves may require certification by a licensed physician prior to return to work, and if needed, accommodation for a temporary or permanent disability may be requested. Requests for leave for jury duty or military leave also require appropriate documentation. The School Dean is required to endorse the written attendance reports and ensure the accuracy of attendance records. Faculty should consult with their Department and School Offices for additional policies procedures. The state of California and the CSU consider absence without approval a serious matter and have created regulations in Education Code 89541, which states that absence without leave, whether voluntary or involuntary, for five (5) consecutive days, is an automatic resignation from state service as of the last date on which the faculty employee worked. An employee who wishes to be reinstated may follow State guidelines to submit a request. If reinstated, the employee will not be paid salary for the period of the absence. Whenever an employee is absent without leave, he/she may be docked for that day's pay. Later in this section you will see the topic Leaves which provides additional information on absences from work. http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Articles 13, 22, 23, 24, and 34 http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html It is the policy of Sonoma State University and its auxiliary organizations (the Academic Foundation, the Associated Students, the Enterprise Corporation, and the Student Union) to provide an environment free from discrimination, including sexual harassment and sexual assault. Sonoma State University and its auxiliary organizations are guided by the precept that in no aspect of its programs or employment shall there be a difference in the treatment of persons because of age, race, sex, creed, color, religion, sexual orientation, veteran's status, or disability. In addition, the University and its auxiliary organizations are committed to maintaining a working and learning environment which is free from discrimination and sexual harassment/sexual assault. CSU policy prohibits discrimination against faculty on the basis of any of the treatment of persons noted above. The federal government, the state of California, and the CSU have requirements in the form of laws, executive orders, codes and regulations, policies and procedures, that specifically apply to affirmative action, non-discrimination, equal employment, and educational opportunity. Many of these are described in CSU Executive Order 340 and 345, Executive Order 11141, California Penal Code 261 and 243.4, California Assembly Concurrent Resolution No.46, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. University employees are required to comply with both the federal and state laws, as well as policies of the CSU. Equal employment and educational opportunity are observed in the administration, housing, and education of students; in policies governing programs and extracurricular activities; and in the employment of faculty, staff and students. These policies and procedures apply to all events sponsored by the university, including field trips, athletic events, club activities, and activities sponsored by sororities and fraternities. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/non-discrimination.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/violence.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/CampusLife/wrc http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Article 16 The Campus Climate Committee (CCC) is charged with assessing the campus climate with respect to diversity at SSU on a regular, cyclical basis. The committee is composed of five faculty members, with one faculty representative from each academic school; five staff members; and five students, from various student groups. The President has charged the CCC with the responsibility for:
Additional information may be found at: http://www.sonoma.edu/diversity/Agendas.html Centers and institutes are units established to support and complement the programs of the University. Their activities fall within the mission and goals of the University and of the unit to which they are associated. They provide flexibility in academic program enhancement, faculty research and development, assistance to students, and service to the community. It is essential for effective administration of centers and institutes to have standard policies and procedures for their creation, operation, and supervision. A center or institute reports to the dean/appropriate administrator of the unit in which it is lodged and must have an advisory committee, chaired by a faculty member other than the director. http://www.sonoma.edu/catalog/centersinstitutes.html http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/institutespolicy.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/naming.htm Policies regarding cheating and plagiarism are covered in both CSU Executive Order 628 and campus policy. Details may be found toward the end of this section under Student Code of Conduct, and a definition is available in Section 9, Glossary and Terms. The campus policy on Cheating and Plagiarism may be found at: http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/Cheatingpolicy.htm Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) The Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) between the California State University (CSU) and the California Faculty Association (CFA) sets forth the wages, hours of employment and other terms and conditions of members of the faculty. The CFA is the exclusive representative of the faculty. The CBA is a legally binding document and is normally in place for three years. Each year the CSU and CFA renegotiate specific articles of the CBA, usually salary and benefits, and the remainder of the contract stands until the negotiation period results in a new three year contact. You may also hear the CBA referred to as the memorandum of understanding, or the union/faculty contract, or the bargaining contract. The Associate Vice President of Faculty Affairs is the campus Employee Relations Designee for this CBA. http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml http://www.calstate.edu/GC/OGC_Manuals_on_Legal_Issues.shtml
The Office of General Services provides reprographics, graphics design, printing, and copying services. The University Affairs Office provides guidelines on publication standards and access to SSU policies and procedures. The Information Technology department provides training and support to faculty in designing and maintaining web pages that conform to SSU Web Standards and Usage Policy which sets the standard for all "official" University web sites. Information related to publishing and copyright of materials is also available at the links below. http://www.sonoma.edu/IT/websupport http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/webpolicy.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/copyrightownership.htm This policy includes information on what is required in course outlines as well as some items which are recommended. Click on the link below for the full text of the policy. http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/courseoutline.htm
New general education course proposals, and their recommendations from the appropriate school-level curriculum committee and dean should be included in the proposal package prior to submission of a proposal to the General Education Subcommittee. Proposals for experimental interdisciplinary programs may be proposed by groups of faculty. Faculty-Initiated Special Major (FISM) offer an important means for faculty to "try out" a proposed new major, to develop and improve core courses for that major, and to assess student interest. More detailed information in available at the sites below. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/three.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/ap/GE_course_prop.html http://www.sonoma.edu/AP/ge.html http://www.sonoma.edu/AP/curric_change.html http://www.sonoma.edu/AP/fisms.html http://www.sonoma.edu/it/its/resources.html Academic departments and support service units may develop special policies and procedures that apply to all members of the campus and community. For example, for the health and safety needs of students, faculty, staff, and visitors to the campus, the Chemistry Department may develop special procedures related to access to and maintenance of chemical supplies. The Psychology Department may develop procedures related to access to and maintenance of Biofeedback Laboratory equipment and supplies. The Art Department may develop procedures requiring completion of special training in the use of power and hand held tools and chemicals used in various art work, prior to granting access to the Art Department's tools and supplies. In general, these specialized policies and procedures aim to provide a safe working and learning environment for faculty, students and staff and are designed by knowledgeable faculty and staff with advice from support service departments, such as the Environmental Health and Safety Office. Faculty should consult with Department Chairs and School Deans regarding the policies and procedures which are specialized for their academic program operations. Sonoma State University is committed to providing an inclusive environment which is responsive to the needs of all students, faculty, staff, managers, and the public when they are using university services. To ensure this inclusion, appropriate accommodations as guaranteed by law are provided to individuals who have verified disabilities and who require these accommodations in order to enjoy access to university programs, services, or activities for which the individuals are otherwise qualified. Examples of accommodations are: architectural access changes, close-in or adapted parking or seating, library assistance, interpreters, extended time and/or alternative format for exams, readers, note takers, and additional time to complete assignments. Some academic adjustments and auxiliary aids may also be provided, however, accommodations may not fundamentally alter the nature of the program, inappropriately impede access for others or cause a direct threat to the safety of anyone. The Disability Services for Students Office coordinates accommodations to students and consults with faculty, department chairs and school deans regarding requests for accommodation for disabled students. The Human Services Office coordinates accommodations for faculty and staff and provides training for faculty, staff and students regarding the campus non-discrimination policy and the complaint process. Human Services also administers the university policy on affirmative action and non-discrimination, including receiving, investigating, and recommending resolution of complaints of discrimination on the basis of disability. http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/disabilitypolicy.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/dss/facultystaff.shtml http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/parking.html http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/non-discrimination.htm http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Articles 13 and 16 The scope of disciplinary sanctions for faculty is limited to suspension without pay, demotion or dismissal. Disciplinary sanctions are imposed after due process which includes many steps, such as notice to the faculty member, an investigation, consultations and hearings. The CSU disciplinary action guidelines include conducting an investigation and consulting with legal counsel prior to finalizing a decision regarding a sanction. Procedures for notice, requesting reviews or conducting appeals and consultation with bargaining unit representatives are in the Collective Bargaining Agreement and in Education Code, Section 89539. Prior to imposition of a sanction the President may reassign a faculty member or place a faculty member on leave with pay status. The Office of General Counsel for the CSU has prepared various documents and guides that assist the campus and employees in understanding the legal and administrative process involved in personnel matters. The Education Code states:
For information regarding the student code of conduct and student discipline, see the Student Code of Conduct description by scrolling toward the end of this section. http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Article 19 http://www.calstate.edu/GC/OGC_Manuals_on_Legal_Issues.shtml http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html It is the goal of Sonoma State University to maintain a drug-free workplace and, in compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the Alcoholic Beverage Control Act and related regulations, the campus has implemented several policies and procedures to assist in both compliance and providing a healthy and safe learning and working environment. Human Services is responsible for providing information to employees about drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs. The Student Health Center and the Counseling Center are referral and education resources for students. Links below provide more specific information. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/drugpolicy.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/alcoholpolicy.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/SHC/healthlinks.html http://www.sonoma.edu/SHC/shc.html The University may be impacted by a wide range of disasters which could occur at any time. Examples include earthquake, fire, flood, terrorist activities, bomb threats, hazardous material leaks, and serious injury resulting from an accident or disaster. During regular hours there could be as many as 5,000 people on campus at one time, including more than 1,000 students who live full-time in the Residence Halls. The Sonoma State University Emergency Plan provides a framework for response to extraordinary emergency situations that could impact University operations. The plan describes the emergency response system that directs the immediate response to and recovery from a significant campus event or regional event that impacts the University. The primary goal of the plan is to provide a coordinated response that protects life, property, and the environment. Police Services provide 24-hour police protection for the campus community, throughout the entire year, including all holidays. During emergencies they coordinate emergency services with local fire and police districts. Suspicious or criminal acts and other emergencies on campus should be reported directly to Police Services by calling 9-1-1 from any campus phone or campus pay phone (no coins needed). In emergencies, be prepared to provide the police dispatcher with your name, telephone number, and location, as well as any pertinent information (such as suspect or vehicle description, direction of travel, evidence of smoke, flames, chemicals, etc.). For business or non-emergency situations, from off-campus call 664-2143, or when on-campus call x42143. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/violence.htm http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Article 23 and 37 SSU Environmental Health & Safety (EH & S) serves the campus community by administering programs that protect the natural environment and enhance human safety. Many of the policies and procedures of the EH & S programs are requirements of federal or state laws and CSU regulations. Faculty are provided with safety equipment and training appropriate to their academic assignments. This may include safety glasses for faculty working with chemicals or power tools, CPR training for faculty involved in athletic programs, emergency response team support, or taking students on field trips. Faculty also report safety hazards or unhealthy or unsafe conditions and take measure to ensure a safe environment in the classroom, laboratory, or other academic related event that they are supervising. Additional information is available at links below. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/animalspolicy.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/food.htm http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Article 37 Faculty and Staff at the university work closely to create an environment in which people from diverse backgrounds and cultures are valued for the breadth of their perspectives and are encouraged in their intellectual and professional pursuits. Faculty and staff support each other through the open exchange of ideas and frequently must work with difficult issues and limited resources. Like the faculty, the academic coordinators, technical support staff and administrative operations staff in academic support offices are members of a collective bargaining unit. See Also: Section 1, Faculty Communication Guide. The collective bargaining sites for the majority of support staff in academic units are: http://www.sonoma.edu/org/CSEA http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Faculty ensure that safety equipment is available on the field trip and that prior to departure from the campus, the requirements described in campus policies regarding field trips and off campus events are finalized. In planning field trips, faculty should address special concerns or problems with their school deans. The policies and procedures apply to all off-campus events including but not limited to: athletic events, celebrations, conferences, field trips, official dinners, performances, and retreats which are sponsored by employees of the University and where staff, faculty, or administrators are present in their official capacity with a duty of care and responsibility for students. Specific policy and guidelines are available at sites below. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/offcampuspolicy.htm http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Articles 32, and 37 The faculty grievance procedures may be used to resolve a dispute over an alleged violation, misapplication or misinterpretation of a specific term or provision of the collective bargaining agreement.(CBA) The grievant may be a faculty member of the bargaining unit, a group of faculty, or the exclusive representative, the California Faculty Association (CFA). Some grievances may also involve arbitration or mediation. The Associate Vice President of Faculty Affairs is the Employee Relations Designee for the faculty CBA. http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Article 10 Faculty may invite guests to the campus for class lectures, presentations, or performances, to volunteer their services, to serve on committees or boards, or to consult with members of the academic community. Official guests are provided with a parking pass. Campus policy and definition of official guest status is available at the link below. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/parkingpolicy.htmll Numerous events arise that may result in absence from work and may require a leave of absence for an extended period to time. Depending on specific circumstances and the nature and duration of a leave, the absence may be with pay or without pay. Reasons for leave may include, bereavement leave, serving as a court-subpoenaed witness or expert witness, an emergency such as natural catastrophe, health or medical needs which may include either a non-industrial or industrial disability, jury duty, leave to vote, military leave, personal leave, family health care emergencies, maternity, paternity adoption or foster care, professional development, approval of a sabbatical, approval of a difference in pay (DIP) leave, temporary suspension with pay, or vacation. Faculty must complete appropriate documentation for leave request and approval. Consult with the Department Chair, School Dean, the Faculty Affairs Office, and the Payroll Office regarding documentation and forms to be completed and the approval process. See also: Absence From Work Asignments, at the beginning of this Section. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/sabbaticalpolicy.htm http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Articles 13, 17, 22, 23, 24, 25, 27, 28, 33, and 34 http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/Policies/HR99-05.pdf http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/pdf2001/HR2001-25.pdf http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/pdf2001/HR2001-25SUP1.pdf http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/pdf2001/HR2001-25SUP2.pdf Memorandum of Understanding See Collective Bargaining Agreement, earlier in this Section. Faculty should consult with their department chair and school dean regarding expectations for assessments, testing, examination and grading of student work and progress. The link to campus policy on Final Examinations is below. The University Catalog and Class Schedule should be consulted for additional information. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/finalpolicy.htm On April 25, 1974, the Academic Senate approved a faculty personnel policy regarding the employment and supervision of near relatives. In that statement, near relatives is defined as parents, offspring, spouses, siblings and relatives-in-law and step-relatives in the same relationship. The policy further states that no individual shall be employed in an administrative or staff position which places them in a supervisorial relation to, or under the supervision of, a near relative. Nor shall assignments involving such relations continue when two individuals subsequently become near relatives. If near relatives are employed as faculty members of the same department, or if members of the same department subsequently become near relatives, neither shall participate in the process of review and decision-making on any matter concerning appointment, promotion, retention or non-retention, salary or leave of absence involving the other. All appointments involving near relatives shall have the express authorization of the President. All academic appointments involving near relatives within the same department shall include reference in writing to the policy on the employment of near relatives. The CSU's policy on Nepotism is available through the link below. http://www.calstate.edu/HRAdm/Policies/FSA78-19.pdf A faculty member may receive an oral or written reprimand from an appropriate administrator. Written reprimands are placed in the Official Personnel File which is maintained by the Faculty Affairs Office. A reprimand normally includes a factual statement of an event and a statement clarifying what the faculty member needs to do to comply with campus policy, provisions of the Collective Bargaining Unit Contract, or relevant policy or procedures for performance expectations. Reprimands are not disciplinary actions. http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Article 18 This Scheduling Office is responsible for the scheduling of academic courses in classroom facilities. This office also provides referrals for faculty who seek to hold an event or class in a special facility that is scheduled by an academic department or school, such as Warren Auditorium or Person Theater. Some academic programs, such as the School of Extended Education may have separate scheduling procedures. Meeting and instructional rooms are also available for scheduling in the University Library. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/eventspolicy.htm http://libweb.sonoma.edu/assistance/roomsavailable.html The Scheduling Office coordinates the scheduling of academic courses in classroom facilities which results in the Schedule of Classes, and the production of the university catalog. Several departments assist in gathering information and preparation of the university catalog, such as Admissions and Records and the Faculty Affairs Office. Additional information needed when scheduling major events, such as a national or regional conference, can be found in Section 8 under Special Events. http://www.sonoma.edu/pubs/catalog The University Scholarship Program is designed to provide encouragement and public recognition to students who have demonstrated academic excellence. Details and access to on-line scholarship applications and contacts are available at the link below. http://www.sonoma.edu/Scholarship Managing facilities on the campus is coordinated through the Facilities Services Office. When requesting work that requires modification to interior building space, faculty should work with their department chair and school dean in the early request and planning stages. The Director of Planning, Facilities Services, should be consulted regarding the feasibility of requests. Prior to initiating modifications, Facilities Services will prepare a formal project estimate, including the project costs. After approval of the project and transfer of funds from the requesting department to the project account, the project proceeds according to the schedule developed. Detailed procedures may be found at the link below. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/spacepolicy.htm Smoking is prohibited in all campus buildings, eating areas, lounges,
partially enclosed areas such as the covered walkways, breezeways, bus-stop
shelters, exterior stairways and landings, and in all State vehicles.
The sale of tobacco products on campus is also prohibited. Some health
benefits plans available to faculty include smoking cessation programs
for those who wish to quit smoking. The campus policy is available at
the site below. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/smokingpolicy.htm The full text of the Statement of Professional Responsibility can be found on the Senate website at: http://www.sonoma.edu/Senate/Statement_prof_resp.html Students may file a grade appeal by following the Policy on Grade Appeal Procedures. The authority for the procedures followed in the case of a grade appeal is based on the Chancellor's Executive Order #320. Students who wish to appeal Financial Aid decisions, rules, and regulations are to be referred to the Financial Aid Office in order to initiate the Financial Aid Appeal Process which follows the guidelines established by the Chancellor's Manual of Financial Aid Procedures and Policies. A student may also file a grievance when they believe that an action was in violation of written campus policies or procedures, or that action was an arbitrary, capricious, or unequal application of written campus policies or procedures. Grievance materials are maintained as confidential records. See Also: Grade Appeals, Grade Books, Grade Reports and Grades, Posting of, in Section 9, and Student Privacy Rights in the Glossary and Terms in Section 9. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/gradepolicy.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/studentpolicy.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/Provost/WASC/portfolio/fepl.html CSU Executive Order 628 provides the regulations pertaining to the student code of conduct, disciplinary hearings, and student discipline. These regulations are based on Title V, California Administrative Code, Section 41301. A broad range of conduct may be included under the topic of student conduct including conduct that results in a misdemeanor or felony. Examples of conduct include: cheating, disruption of campus events, engaging in lewd, indecent, or obscene behavior, drug or alcohol possession or use, forgery, physical abuse, plagiarism, possession or use of explosives, dangerous chemicals or deadly weapons, sexual assault, theft, or unauthorized entry. Any of these forms of conduct may take place on campus property or at a campus function, including field trips and events off-campus that are sponsored by a university entity, such as an academic class or student organization. Faculty should read the policies and procedures at the links below and also those available in the University Catalog, the current Schedule of Classes, and on the Academic Senate web page. Disciplinary sanctions administered under Executive Order 628 usually take the form of disciplinary probation, required counseling and/or community service, suspension or expulsion. Disciplinary probation puts the student on notice that any further misconduct will likely result in suspension or expulsion from the university. Suspension removes the student from attendance at the University for a period of time. Expulsion results in the denial of further attendance at the university with notation on the student academic record. Student disciplinary sanctions are distinguished from academic sanctions that are the prerogative of the faculty. Faculty members have both a professional responsibility and the legal authority to maintain order in the instructional setting. Disruptive behavior may include speech and other behavior that are clearly disrespectful of either the instructor or other students. Such conduct includes, but is not limited to, physically or verbally abusive conduct, interruptions, failure to adhere to the instructor's rules or instructions, vulgar or obscene language, slurs and other forms of intimidation. A faculty member may exclude from class any student who is discourteous or persists in practices disruptive to the instructor or to the class. Faculty should consult with their department chair and their appropriate administrator regarding academic sanctions for student misconduct in the instructional setting. Faculty should consult with the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs when a student's conduct appears to violate the Student Code of Conduct. See Also: Section 7, Sexual
Assault Education and Support http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/Cheatingpolicy.htm http://www.calstate.edu/eo/EO-628.pdf Student fees and tuition are regulated by the policies set forth by the CSU Office of the Chancellor. SSU provides local administration and application of fees for student registration, course fees, and related academic support fees that may be charged in accordance with CSU guidelines. http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/course.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/uaffairs/policies/feepolicy.htm http://www.calstate.edu/budget/FeeEnrll_Info/FeeInfo/EO740/EO740_Index.shtml The Office of Testing Services provides a variety of services to the campus community designed to assist students in their admission, placement, and graduation requirements. Tests are offered on a regularly scheduled basis. An annual test calendar is included in the Schedule of Classes. http://www.sonoma.edu/sas/testing http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/weptpolicy.htm Expenses incurred by a faculty member as a result of travel on official SSU and CSU business are reimbursed in accordance with CSU regulations. Campus websites for policies and procedures are listed below. University reimbursement checks, such as travel expenses or Foundation expenses are picked up at Customer Services. See Customer Service in Section 7 for additional services you may request when inquiring about travel and reimbursement. Below are links to travel related policies and procedures and directions to the campus and maps. http://www.sonoma.edu/university/maps.shtml http://www.sonoma.edu/UAffairs/policies/statevehicle.htm http://www.sonoma.edu/afd/Customer/travel.html http://www.calstate.edu/LaborRel/Contracts_HTML/CFA_CONTRACT/CFAtoc.shtml Article 32
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