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T94-060, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on June 8, 1994 Latest revision: April 12, 2023, Preamble, We, the undergraduate students of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, in order to establish a democratic system for undergraduate University governance, and in order to promote the general welfare of all University undergraduate students, do hereby ordain and establish this Constitution of the Student Government Association at the University of Massachusetts Amherst., Article I: Name, Section 1, The name of this organization shall be the Student Government Association of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, herein denoted SGA., Article II: Membership, Section 1, All undergraduate students of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, herein denoted the University, meeting the qualifications for SGA membership prescribed by the General Bylaws of the SGA, as approved by the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs, shall be entitled to be members of the SGA, and shall have an equal voice and vote therein with that of their fellow members., Article III: Authority, Section 1, This Constitution shall supersede any other previously existing system of campus-wide governance for the University undergraduate population., Section 2, The SGA shall derive its authority from the undergraduate students of the University, in general election, and The Board of Trustees, as provided for in Chapter 75, Section 3 of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts., Section 3, The SGA, as a governance body, shall be governed by the Board of Trustees' Statement on University Governance. [Trustee Document T73-098, as amended], Section 4, All Bylaws, Acts, procedures and all other actions of the SGA, shall be consistent with this Constitution and Trustee Document T73-098, as amended., Article IV: Composition of the Government, Section 1, The SGA shall be composed of the Legislative, Executive and Judicial branches of government. All elected and appointed officers of the SGA shall be members of the SGA, as defined by the General Bylaws of the SGA, and no SGA member shall hold elected or appointed office in more than one branch of the government, except as provided for by this Constitution or the General Bylaws of the SGA., Section 2, The University Student Trustee as defined by the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, shall be an ex-officio officer of the SGA., Article V: The Legislative, Section 1, Charge – The legislative authority of the SGA, as defined in Article V, Section 4 of this Constitution, shall be vested in the University Undergraduate Senate, herein denoted the Senate, and other lesser legislative bodies recognized by this Constitution or the General Bylaws of the SGA., Section 2, Composition – The Senate membership shall be composed of representatives apportioned by the Senate to Electoral Districts, as defined by the General Bylaws of the SGA., Section 3, Election – Senators shall be elected in a manner prescribed by the General Bylaws of the SGA and shall serve for a term prescribed therein., Section 4, Powers – The Senate shall have the power to: Review and make recommendations regarding the Student Activities Fee. A recommended increase in the Student Activities Fee of over 7.5% shall require a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Senate membership in attendance at a scheduled meeting, and an affirmative vote of the SGA membership through an Action Referendum. Determine and provide for its rules and…, Section 5, Prohibitions – The Senate shall not: Take an action abridging any of the powers delegated to it by this Constitution. Deny the rights and privileges of Senate membership to any duly elected or appointed Senator, except as provided for by this Constitution or the General Bylaws of the SGA. Recommend the appropriation of monies for a period of more than one (1) fiscal year. Recommend the increase…, Section 6, Procedures No bill, unless otherwise provided for by this Constitution or the General Bylaws of the SGA, shall become an Act of the SGA unless it shall have been introduced to the Senate, read and passed, by a majority vote of its membership in attendance at a scheduled meeting. No bill, unless otherwise provided for by this Constitution or the General Bylaws of the SGA, shall become an Act of…, Section 7, The Speaker & Associate Speaker of the Senate The Senate shall provide for the election of, from its voting membership, a Speaker of the Senate, herein denoted the Speaker, who shall serve as the chief presiding officer of the Senate. The Senate shall provide for the election of, from its voting membership, an Associate Speaker of the Senate, herein denoted the Associate Speaker, who shall…, Article VI: The Executive, Section 1, Charge – The executive authority of the SGA shall be vested in an SGA President, herein denoted the President, and other lesser executive officers recognized by this Constitution or the General Bylaws of the SGA., Section 2, Election – The President and Vice President shall be popularly elected by a majority or plurality of the SGA membership voting, on or before March 25 of each calendar year and shall serve for a term of one (1) calendar year, here defined as June 1 to May 31, and said election shall be held in a manner prescribed by the General Bylaws of the SGA., Section 3, The President shall, upon taking office, be administered the following affirmation by the SGA Chief Justice before the Senate membership: "I do affirm to faithfully execute the office of SGA President and support the Constitution and General Bylaws of the Student Government Association.", Section 4, Vacancies – If a vacancy shall occur in the office of President, the Vice President shall become President for the duration of the unfinished term. If the Vice President position is vacant simultaneously, the Speaker shall become President for the duration of the unfinished term., Section 5, Power – The President shall have the power to: Act as the chief executive of the SGA. Take care that all the provisions of this Constitution, the General Bylaws of the SGA, and Acts of the SGA are faithfully executed. Appoint, upon a majority vote of the Senate membership in attendance at a scheduled meeting, the Executive Cabinet. Appoint, upon the recommendation of the Coordinating Council, and…, Article VII: The Judicial, Section 1, Charge – The judicial authority of the SGA shall be vested in a Student Judiciary., Section 2, Jurisdiction – The Student Judiciary shall have original jurisdiction over any controversy arising under this Constitution, the General Bylaws of the SGA, or any Act of the SGA., Section 3, Composition – The Student Judiciary shall be composed of seven Justices appointed and confirmed in a manner prescribed by Article VI, Section 5 Sub-section D of this Constitution, and who shall serve from the date of their swearing-in until their date of graduation or if they choose to resign, their date of resignation., Section 4, Power – The Student Judiciary may hold, by declaratory judgment, any act by any agent of the Executive or Legislative Branches of the SGA, or of any agency directly associated with the SGA, or of any candidate for SGA office, to be unconstitutional, or in violation of any Bylaw or Act of the SGA, and therefore, invalid, provided said action is not a governance item approved by the Board of…, Section 5, Procedure – Any person(s), with the exception of members of the Student Judiciary, may file with the Student Judiciary a Petition for a Ruling on the constitutionality and/or validity of any act by any agent of the Executive or Legislative Branches of the SGA, or of any agency directly associated with the SGA, or of any candidate for SGA office, within ninety (90) days of said action, and the…, Section 6, Quorum – The Quorum for the conduct of business for the Student Judiciary shall be five (5) Justices; one (1) of whom shall be the Chief Justice or Associate Chief Justice., Section 7, Chief Justice & Associate Chief Justice The Student Judiciary shall provide for the election of, from its voting membership, a Chief Justice of the Student Judiciary, herein denoted the Chief Justice, who shall serve as the chief presiding officer of the Student Judiciary. The Student Judiciary shall provide for the election of, from its voting membership, an Associate Chief Justice of the…, Article VIII: Referenda, Section 1, There shall be two primary types of referenda: Action – An Action Referendum, if approved, shall become an Act of the SGA, shall not be subject to presidential veto, and when such an action is intended as a formal recommendation from the SGA, as a governance body, it shall be submitted in accordance with the procedures prescribed in Trustee Document T73-098, as amended. Advisory – An Advisory…, Section 2, All referenda shall be clearly labeled and understood by the SGA membership to be either an Action or Advisory Referendum., Section 3, Action or Advisory Referenda shall be initiated by any one of the following: The University Student Trustee The Senate The SGA President The signatures, on a petition, of not less than five percent (5%) of the SGA membership., Section 4, Advisory Referenda shall be initiated by the Chancellor or the Vice Chancellor of Student Affairs., Article IX: Amendment, Section 1, This Constitution shall be amended through either of the processes prescribed in Article IX, Sections 2-3 of this Constitution, with the approval of the Board of Trustees., Section 2, An amendment to this Constitution shall be passed upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Senate membership in attendance at a scheduled meeting, and a majority vote of the SGA membership voting on the amendment through an Action Referendum., Section 3, An amendment to this Constitution shall be passed upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the SGA membership voting on the amendment through an Action Referendum., Section 4, If the amendment process prescribed in Article IX, Section 2, of this Constitution shall have been invoked, then, following an amendment's passage in the Senate, the amendment shall appear as an Action Referendum before the SGA membership, no more than thirty (30) calendar days from the calendar date of the amendment's passage in the Senate., Section 5, No person shall formally introduce an amendment to this Constitution, who shall not have first consulted the Chief Justice and the Directing Attorney of Student Legal Services Office, or their designee., Article X: Ratification, Section 1, This Constitution shall be ratified upon a two-thirds (2/3) vote of the Senate membership in attendance at a scheduled meeting, a majority vote of the voting SGA membership on an Action Referendum, and the approval of the Board of Trustees. , Doc. 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Doc. T95-022, as amended, Passed by the Board of Trustees on February 1, 1995 Latest revision: December 8, 2017, Article I: Authority, Definitions, Standards, This Academic Personnel Policy (APP; Doc. T95-022) of the University of Massachusetts Medical School (UMMS) [University of Massachusetts Worcester (UMW)] is promulgated by the Board of Trustees of the University of Massachusetts System under the authority of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 75, supersedes the University-wide Academic Personnel Policy (Doc. T76-081), and replaces in its…, Section 1.1: Delegation of Authority from the Board of Trustees, The University of Massachusetts Board of Trustees has the statutory authority to make decisions in matters of Faculty status and may delegate that authority only to certain administrative officials (Mass. G.L. c. 75 § 3A). As defined in the Board of Trustees Statement on University Governance (Doc. T73-098, as amended), the President of the University of Massachusetts System has been delegated…, Section 1.2: Amendment, Amendments to this APP require approval by a two-thirds vote of both the UMMS Faculty Council and UMMS Executive Council. If approved by both Councils, the proposed amendment must be submitted to the Faculty-at-Large for a simple majority vote for or against its acceptance. If voted favorably, the proposed amendment must be transmitted for consideration and potential approval according to the…, Section 1.3: Definitions, Words and phrases are construed according to the common and approved usage of the language, but technical words and phrases and such others as have acquired a peculiar and appropriate meaning are construed and understood according to such meaning. Words imparting the singular number may be extended and be applied to several persons or things, and words imparting the plural number may include the…, Academic Activities, – Those activities performed as a Faculty Member in one or more of the four core missions of UMMS, as defined in the UMW Governance Document (Doc. T03-035, as amended): Education Mission – Activities such as the provision of formal lectures, seminars, student conferences or one-on-one teaching of students at various levels, development of new curricula and/or development of educational policies.…, Department, – An administrative subdivision of a School organized for the purpose of one or more of the missions of UMMS, as defined in the UMW Governance Document (Doc. T03-035, as amended)., Employed Faculty, – Individuals appointed to the Faculty who are either UMMS-Employed Faculty, UMMHC-Employed Faculty, or Faculty Employed by a University-Approved External Foundation or Agency., Faculty, – All individuals with academic appointments in one or more of the Schools., Faculty Employed by a University-Approved External Foundation or Agency, – Individuals primarily employed by contract with a University-approved external foundation, such as the Howard Hughes Medical Institute, or agency, such as the Veterans Administration., Faculty Member, – An individual with an academic appointment in one or more of the Schools., Non-Department Unit, – An organizational unit other than a Department in which a Faculty Member holds a position, including, but not limited to, a Program, Center or Institute (as defined in the UMW Governance Document; Doc. T03-035, as amended), a business unit (such as Commonwealth Medicine and MassBiologics), and other administrative units., Non-Tenured Faculty, – Individuals who have not received the award of Tenure, including those in the Non-Tenure Track and those in the Tenure Track with a Probationary Period., Personnel Action, – Any action relating to the status of a Faculty Member., School, – The School of Medicine (SOM), the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN), the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS), and such other Schools as may be established in accordance with the UMW Governance Document (Doc. T03-035, as amended)., Tenured Faculty, – Individuals who have received the award of Tenure., UMMS, – University of Massachusetts Medical School., UMMHC, – UMass Memorial Health Care, Inc., used herein to refer collectively to UMass Memorial Health Care, UMass Memorial Medical Group and UMass Memorial Medical Center., UMW, – University of Massachusetts Worcester., UMMS-Employed Faculty, – Employees of UMMS who are appointed to the Faculty, with the exception of Professional Staff with a Faculty Appointment., UMMHC-Employed Faculty, – Employees of UMMHC who are appointed to the Faculty, with the exception of Professional Staff with a Faculty Appointment., Section 1.4: Academic Freedom, The standards and interpretations of the American Association of University Professors on matters of academic freedom as set forth in the “1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure, with 1971 Interpretive Comments” serve as the basic guidelines for the maintenance of academic freedom at UMMS. These standards and interpretations as to academic freedom apply to all individuals who…, Section 1.5: Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, All Personnel Actions concerning UMMS Faculty, including initial appointment, must be consistent with University of Massachusetts policy (Doc. T92-034, as amended) on equal opportunity and affirmative action., Section 1.6: Primary Responsibility of the Faculty, As defined in the Board of Trustees Statement on University Governance (Doc. T73-098, as amended), the Faculty of UMMS has primary responsibility in matters of Faculty status: that is, appointments, promotions, and the award of Tenure. The Faculty exercises this responsibility through participation on Department and School Personnel Action and Tenure Committees and through participation in the…, Section 1.7: Procedural Standards in Personnel Actions, The following standards apply to all Personnel Actions. Conflict of Interest. A Faculty Member or administrative official must not participate directly or indirectly in any recommendation or decision relating to appointment, reappointment, promotion, tenure, or condition of employment at UMMS of any individual with whom that Faculty Member or official has either a familial relationship, including…, Section 1.8: Rights of Faculty Members in Personnel Actions, Policies, criteria, and procedural standards established herein and additional policies established by UMMS must not infringe upon the following rights of Faculty Members in Personnel Actions: The right to present all materials which the Faculty Member believes will assist in a fair and adequate consideration of personnel reviews, recommendations and decisions. The right to have access to…, Section 1.9: Definition of “Cause”, With respect to termination for “Cause”, the definition of “Cause” includes, but is not limited, to the following: Fraud or misrepresentation of professional preparation, accomplishments or experience. Fraud, embezzlement, misappropriation of assets or other dishonesty with respect to UMMS or those associated with it. Conviction of a felony or any offense that would adversely affect the…
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This Article defines areas for academic evaluation of Faculty Members: Areas of Distinction, Scholarship, Educational Activities, and Academic Service., Section 2.1: Academic Expectations, Faculty Members are expected to demonstrate excellence in one or more Areas of Distinction that provide a unifying theme for their Academic Activities, achievements and scholarship; to demonstrate effectiveness in Educational Activities; and to participate in Academic Service; as defined in their letter of offer and as modified through subsequent performance evaluations., Section 2.2: Areas of Distinction, Health Care Delivery. The delivery of high quality health care in a hospital, ambulatory or community setting, which includes the development of diagnostic approaches, therapeutic methods and clinical services; innovations in clinical practice; and the development of programs or approaches that improve the safety, quality or efficacy of healthcare delivery. Education. The facilitation of learning…, Section 2.3: Scholarship, Definition. Scholarship is a defining feature of academic excellence and is valued in each Area of Distinction. Scholarship has three essential components: advancement of knowledge, dissemination, and impact, defined as follows: Advancement of Knowledge. Scholarship advances research, education or practice through discovery, integration, application, or transmission of knowledge. Scholarly…, Section 2.4: Educational Activities, Definition. Educational activities include the following areas: Programs and Courses. Teaching students, residents, clinical fellows, postdoctoral trainees, and/or faculty in courses, programs, formal settings, such as lectures, seminars, and small groups, and/or other educational programs, including inter-professional education, service-learning, or other community-engaged pedagogy. Research…, Section 2.5: Academic Service, Academic service activities include contributions to the life and governance of UMMS, the University of Massachusetts, to the profession, and to the national/international community, as part of the Service Mission of UMMS. Academic service activities reflect a Faculty Member’s academic reputation and expertise. In accordance with the UMW Governance Document (Doc. T03-035, as amended), academic…
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This article describes the policies and procedures for appointment and promotion of all Faculty Members., Section 3.1: Appointment to the UMMS Faculty, Appointment to the Faculty is based on consideration of the criteria for appointment to an academic rank and on an individual’s commitment of effort to the Academic Activities of UMMS, rather than on hospital rank, degree of responsibility, or seniority in other professional endeavors. Honorary appointments are not allowed., Section 3.2: Academic Ranks and Titles, Academic Ranks. Academic ranks are Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. Academic Titles. Academic titles are described as follows: [Rank] of [Department] in [School] at UMMS (e.g., Assistant Professor of Pediatrics in the School of Medicine at UMMS; Associate Professor in the Graduate School of Nursing at UMMS; Professor of Pathology at UMMS-Baystate in the School…, Section 3.3: Types of Appointments, Faculty Members are appointed only in Schools and in Departments. All Faculty Members have a primary appointment in either a Department within the School of Medicine (SOM) or in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN). Appointment as a member of the Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS) is governed by the GSBS Bylaws. Members of the GSBS must have a primary appointment in a SOM Department or…, Section 3.4: Academic Tracks, All Faculty Members are appointed in either the Non-Tenure Track or in the Tenure Track. Individuals are recommended for appointment in a track by the chair or GSN Dean (as applicable). Non-Tenure Track. The Non-Tenure Track may include any individual eligible for a Faculty appointment. Individuals in the Non-Tenure Track are at the rank of Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or…, Section 3.5: Evaluation of Candidates for Appointment and Promotion, Eligibility. To be considered as a candidate for appointment or promotion to an academic rank, an individual must meet the eligibility requirements for that rank (Sections 3.6–3.9). Evaluation. A candidate is recommended for appointment or promotion by a SOM Department chair or the GSN Dean (as applicable) and by Personnel Action Committees following evaluation of the candidate’s Basic File (…, Section 3.6: Appointment to the Rank of Instructor, Eligibility. Candidates for appointment as Instructor are expected to contribute to UMMS educational and research programs and are one of the following: Clinical practitioners with a terminal degree in a clinical discipline who are board-certified, have equivalent qualifications, or have completed all necessary training to be eligible for board certification; and who devote a small proportion of…, Section 3.7: Appointment or Promotion to the Rank of Assistant Professor, Eligibility. The rank of Assistant Professor is most commonly used for individuals who are appointed or promoted to their first independent faculty position. Candidates for appointment or promotion to Assistant Professor must devote a substantial proportion of effort (generally >10%) to UMMS Academic Activities and are one of the following: Clinical practitioners with a terminal degree in a…, Section 3.8: Appointment or Promotion to the Rank of Associate Professor, Eligibility. The rank of Associate Professor is reserved for individuals who have a substantial record of achievement and academic accomplishments beyond that required for the rank of Assistant Professor. Appointment or promotion to Associate Professor usually requires 6 years of service at the level of Assistant Professor at UMMS or at another academic institution, or equivalent previous…, Section 3.9: Appointment or Promotion to the Rank of Professor, Eligibility. The rank of Professor is reserved for individuals who have exceptional achievement in one or more Areas of Distinction. Candidates for appointment or promotion to Professor should be leaders in their field of expertise, as demonstrated by a sustained and substantial record of accomplishments well beyond that required for the rank of Associate Professor. Appointment or promotion to…, Section 3.10: Personnel Action Committees, Department Personnel Action Committee (DPAC). Each SOM Department must establish a Department Personnel Action Committee (DPAC) to review and evaluate candidates for appointment or promotion in the Department and make recommendations to the chair. DPAC members are nominated annually by the chair and approved by a simple majority vote of the Department Faculty. A DPAC must consist of at least…, Section 3.11: The Basic File, The Basic File is the compilation of all materials relevant to the evaluation of a candidate for appointment or promotion. The Basic File consists of the following components: Materials provided by the candidate: The candidate’s current curriculum vitae in the UMMS format; Evidence of effectiveness in educational activities (Section 2.4; for promotion only); and A narrative statement that…, Section 3.12: Procedure for Appointment and Promotion in the School of Medicine, This procedure applies to the appointment and promotion of all SOM Faculty Members with the exception of the appointment of Visiting Faculty (Section 3.14). Temporary Appointments. New hires who will be Employed Faculty are assigned a temporary appointment at the rank and title proposed by their chair until their appointment is approved through the procedure described herein. Such temporary…, Section 3.13: Procedure for Appointment and Promotion in the Graduate School of Nursing, Appointment or promotion of candidates in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN) follows the same procedure as described for the School of Medicine (Section 3.12) with the following distinctions and clarifications: The GSN Dean and/or their designee performs the actions described for the chair in initiating the procedure and soliciting letters of evaluation. When the requirements for the contents…, Section 3.14: Appointment of Visiting Faculty, Visiting Faculty Members (Section 6.5) are appointed by a modified procedure that does not require review by DPAC, PAC or Executive Council. To appoint an individual as a Visiting Faculty Member, the chair or GSN Dean (as applicable) submits the following to the SOM Dean (if applicable), and the Provost or their designee: A written recommendation by the chair or GSN Dean that includes a…, Section 3.15: Emeritus Status, In accordance with the University of Massachusetts Policy for Awarding Emeritus Status (Doc. T93-054, as amended), emeritus status is awarded to a Faculty Member who has permanently retired. Normally, emeritus status is granted only to an individual who has served as a UMMS Faculty Member for ten or more years and who has attained the rank of Professor. Employed Faculty (Article 5) and Affiliate…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level Expertise in a clinical specialty, demonstrated by Local recognition for contributions to health care delivery Advanced degrees (e.g., MPH, MHA) and/or certification in clinical practice or related areas A record of scholarship that may include: Peer-reviewed publications, usually as…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level Expertise in education, demonstrated by: Local recognition for contributions to education Educational effectiveness (evaluated as defined in Section 2.4.b) Mentoring of students and/or trainees Advanced degrees and/or certification in education A record of scholarship that may include:…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level Expertise in an area of investigation (Section 2.2.c), demonstrated by local recognition for contributions to research A record of scholarship that may include: Peer-reviewed publications, usually as first and middle author, book chapters and/or reviews Invited presentations and…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level Expertise in population health and public policy, demonstrated by: Local recognition for contributions to population health and public policy Advanced degrees and/or certification in public health and health policy A record of scholarship that may include: Peer-reviewed publications,…
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Examples that Provide Evidence of Achievement at Each Level: Level Example Evidence of Achievement Entry Level A record of academic service and related activities, demonstrated by: Participation in professional organizations Peer reviewer for journals or granting agencies Service on committees, task forces and other groups for the Department, Non-Department Unit, School, or UMMS Advisor and/or…
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This Article describes the policies and procedures for the award of Tenure and the terms and conditions that apply to all Tenured Faculty Members at UMMS., Section 4.1: Eligibility for Tenure, To be considered for the award of Tenure, individuals must have an appointment in the Tenure Track (Section 4.5), be eligible for Appointment with Tenure (Section 4.9), or be eligible for Appointment with Term Tenure (Section 4.10). Tenure is only awarded to Faculty Members at the rank of Associate Professor or Professor. Tenured Faculty Members may be UMMS-Employed Faculty (Section 5.2), UMMHC-…, Section 4.2: Criteria for Tenure, The award of Tenure is an acknowledgement that a Faculty Member has achieved academic excellence. Tenure is awarded by the University of Massachusetts to individuals who on review of their Tenure Dossier (Section 4.7) are judged to meet each of the following criteria: Convincing evidence of, and potential for continuing “Excellence” in scholarly activity in one or more Areas of Distinction (…, Section 4.3: Tenure Guarantees, The award of Tenure at UMMS guarantees: Continuing employment as an Academically-Salaried Faculty Member with an “Academic Salary” (as defined below), and subject only to termination by UMMS for “Cause” (Section 4.15) [Employment is guaranteed for a specified time period for individuals appointed with Term Tenure (Section 4.11)]; Academic freedom (Section 1.4) within the defined missions of UMMS…, Section 4.4: Privileges and Responsibilities of Tenure, Because the award of Tenure provides the above guarantees, Tenured Faculty Members have an obligation for continuing high levels of performance in their Academic Activities. Tenured Faculty Members are also expected to provide a portion of their Academic Salary, which portion may be defined in their letter of offer and may be modified by subsequent Annual Performance Reviews (Section 5.5).…, Section 4.5: The Tenure Track, Individuals appointed in the Tenure Track with a Probationary Period conduct Academic Activities and Scholarship (Section 2.3) in one or more Areas of Distinction (Section 2.2), engage in Educational Activities (Section 2.4), and provide Academic Service (Section 2.5) to establish an academic record to be considered for the award of Tenure. Appointment in the Tenure Track. Individuals may be…, Section 4.6: Tenure Committees, Department Tenure Committee. Each Department with Faculty appointed in the Tenure Track must establish a Department Tenure Committee to review and evaluate candidates for the award of Tenure and make recommendations to the chair. The Committee members are selected by the chair and approved by a simple majority vote of the Department Faculty. The Committee should consist of at least three Tenured…, Section 4.7: Tenure Dossier, The Tenure Dossier is the compilation of all materials relevant to the evaluation of a candidate for the award of Tenure. The Tenure Dossier consists of the following components: Materials provided by the candidate: A current curriculum vitae in the UMMS format; Evidence of effectiveness in educational activities, such as teaching evaluations; A narrative statement that describes the candidate’s…, Section 4.8: Procedure for the Award of Tenure in the School of Medicine, This procedure applies to all candidates who are considered for the award of Tenure in the SOM. The review of the candidate's qualifications for tenure is based on relevant activities over the entire course of their academic career. Initiation of Procedure. At least three months before the start of the candidate’s Tenure Decision Year, the chair requests the candidate to submit the following:…, Section 4.9: Procedure for the Award of Tenure in the Graduate School of Nursing (GSN), Faculty Members with primary appointments in the GSN are reviewed for the award of Tenure by the same procedure as described for the School of Medicine (Section 4.8) with the following differences: The GSN Dean and/or their designee performs the actions described for the chair in Section 4.8. There is no department Tenure Committee or chair review. The GSN Dean and/or their designee submits the…, Section 4.10: Appointment with Tenure, Eligibility. Usually, Appointment with Tenure is limited to individuals who hold tenure (or its equivalent) at another institution. Individuals who are not Tenured, including UMMS Faculty in the Non-Tenure Track, may be considered for Appointment with Tenure, subject to the availability of a Tenure position approved by the dean and Provost. Procedure. Individuals are proposed for Appointment with…, Section 4.11: Appointment with Term Tenure, Guarantees. Appointment with Term Tenure guarantees: Continuing employment as an Academically-Salaried Faculty Member with an Academic Salary for a defined period, usually seven years, subject only to termination by UMMS for “Cause” (Section 4.15) during that period; Academic freedom (Section 1.4) within the defined missions of UMMS; and Academic Salary (Section 4.3.c). Eligibility. Usually,…, Section 4.12 : Annual Performance Review (APR) of Tenured Faculty, The performance of a Tenured Faculty Member is evaluated annually through the APR (Section 5.5) by the chair, director of a Non-Department Unit or dean (as applicable, Section 3.3). If a Tenured Faculty Member receives a rating of unsatisfactory in their APR, the chair, director, SOM Dean, GSN Dean or Provost (as applicable) may take a more active role in assigning tasks (such as increased…, Section 4.13: Reduction in Academic Salary of Tenured Faculty, This procedure is invoked when a Tenured Faculty Member receives repeated ratings of unsatisfactory in their APR. The procedure must not be used to limit the Faculty Member’s academic freedom (Section 1.4), to constrain the Academic Activities of a Tenured Faculty Member, or to address the fiscal concerns of the Department, UMMS, or University of Massachusetts. The salary of a Tenured Faculty…, Section 4.14: Periodic Multi-Year Review (PMYR) of Tenured Faculty, The purpose of the PMYR is to evaluate the performance and goals of Tenured Faculty Members over a longer time period than the Annual Performance Review (Section 4.12) and foster the continued professional development and high levels of performance in Academic Activities expected of the Tenured Faculty (Section 4.4). Tenured Faculty Members must be evaluated by a PMYR in the seventh academic year…, Section 4.15: Termination of Tenured Faculty, The employment and appointment of a Tenured Faculty Member can only be terminated by UMMS for “Cause” (Section 1.9) by the procedure described herein. General Actions. With respect to the procedure described herein: Conflict of Interest. If any individual involved in this procedure has a real or perceived conflict of interest (Section 1.7.a), they must disclose same to the Provost’s designee for…
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