| Policy Number |
Policy |
Brief Description of Amendment |
| 3341-5-38 |
Sexual Harassment |
In accordance with state and federal regulations, these changes aim to continue our commitment to provide an education and employment environment free from sexual harassment. Key changes include updating the scope and responsible administrators for this policy which shifted from the Human Resources Department to the Office of State and Federal Compliance and Non-Discrimination. Additionally, under prohibited conduct we updated the definition of retaliation. Finally, the procedures section was updated to reflect the same investigation procedures used in Non-Discrimination investigations. |
| 3341-1-9 |
Faculty Workload Assignment Policy |
Revisions to the Faculty Workload Assignment Policy align with Section 3345.45 of the Ohio Revised Code and the Chancellor’s standards by defining teaching workload based on federal regulations, establishing a minimum annual workload for full-time faculty, and specifying credit hour equivalents for non-teaching activities such as research, scholarly/creative activity, service, clinical care, administration, and other activities. The policy ensures efficient, transparent, equitable workload distribution across teaching and non-teaching activities. |
| 3341-1-15 |
Faculty Annual Performance Evaluation Policy |
The Faculty Annual Performance Evaluation Policy is a new policy that complies with Section 3345.452 of the Ohio Revised Code and the Chancellor’s standards by requiring comprehensive annual evaluations using standardized, objective, and measurable metrics across teaching, research, scholarly/creative activity, service, and other applicable categories. It incorporates student evaluations as at least 25% of the teaching assessment, mandates peer review, and establishes clear rating tiers and an appeal process for faculty to challenge their final evaluation. |
| 3341-1-16 |
Faculty Retrenchment and Reconfiguration Policy |
The Faculty Retrenchment Policy is a new policy complying with Section 3345.454 of the Ohio Revised Code by establishing a structured process for reducing programs or services that may result in temporary suspension or permanent separation of faculty due to enrollment declines, fiscal emergencies, or changes to university mission or programs. It prioritizes reductions through attrition, outlines process for retrenchment, specifies an advisory role for a joint committee, and sets an order of release based on faculty category and rank. The policy includes notice requirements, reinstatement provisions, and safeguards for fairness and transparency. |
| 3341-1-17 |
Faculty Tenure Policy |
The Faculty Tenure Policy is a new policy that fulfills Sections 3345.45 and 3345.454 of the Ohio Revised Code by establishing standards for awarding tenure to promote excellence in teaching, research, scholarly/creative activity, service, and commercialization. The policy defines eligibility, ranks, and criteria for tenure decisions, including teaching effectiveness, scholarly/creative activity, and service, and outlines a structured review process with multiple levels of recommendation and appeal rights. The policy also specifies conditions for maintaining tenure and periodic review requirements. |
| 3341-1-18 |
Faculty Post-Tenure Review Policy |
The Post-Tenure Review Policy is a new policy conforming to Section 3345.453 of the Ohio Revised Code by establishing a targeted review process for tenured faculty who repeatedly fail to meet performance expectations. It outlines conditions triggering review, a structured process involving a Post-Tenure Improvement Committee with potential outcomes such as improvement plans or discipline and guarantees due process through an appeals mechanism to the University President. |
