Faculty and Staff Handbook

Academic Year 2025-2026

General Information

Introduction
College Hours of Operation
Constitution
Educational Philosophy and General Education Competencies
Faculty By-Laws
Vision, Mission, and Values

Academic Calendar
Administration and Student Support
Honor Code
Learning Experiences
Non-Discrimination Disclosure
Organizational Chart  (addendum)
Process for Managing the Daily Crime Log

Campus Wide Policies

Academic Load and Credit Hour Definition
Acceptable Use of Information Resources
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Use
Campus Safety and Security
Continuity of Operations Plan and Teach-Out Policy
Copyright
Data Classification Policy
Drug Free Environment
Email Usage
Grievance Policy
Guidance for Eligible Students to the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
Hazing
Inclement Weather
Information Security
Information Technology Services
Interpersonal Relationships
Professional Code of Conduct
Reporting Alleged or Suspected Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of Children and Adults
Social Media and Internet Use
Title IX Policy and Procedure Governing Students and Employees
User Account Provisioning
WiFi Terms of Use

Faculty and Staff Policies

Access to Secure Data Websites
Clinical Education Affiliation Agreement Procedure
Committees, College Functions, and Meetings
Content of Faculty and Staff Records
Dress Code for Faculty and Staff
Employee Awards and Recognition
Faculty and Staff Attendance
Faculty and Staff Selection, Orientation, and Promotion
New Hire Orientation Process
Policy Review
SCOHS Telecommuting Policy
Travel, Seminars, and Workshops
Work at Home Policy
Work Made for Hire

Faculty Policies

Academic Advising *
Academic Freedom and Responsibility *
Academic Program Changes Timeline
Americans with Disabilities *
Assessment
Assessment Development and Delivery
ATI Curriculum Integration Plan - School of Nursing *
Class Sponsor Responsibilities
Clinical Evaluation - School of Allied Health and Continuing Education *
Clinical Evaluation - School of Nursing *
Clinical Manager Surveys
Competency and Continuing Education
Course Change and Syllabus Approval Process
Course Coordinator Responsibilities
Evaluation of Faculty
Faculty Accessibility and Interaction *
Faculty Appointment, Retention, and Advancement
Faculty Communication
Faculty Development ABHES Faculty Data Form
Faculty Evaluation/Observation Form *NEW POLICY*
Faculty Online Engagement Expectations
Faculty Workload
Final Course Grade Challenge *
Grading/Grades *
Maintaining Confidentiality of Student Accommodation Information
Master Course and Syllabus Requirements
Math Testing Policy - School of Nursing *
Minimum Qualification for Faculty
New Educational Technology Approval
Nursing Simulation for Direct Patient Clinical Hours
Preceptor - School of Nursing *
Providing Accommodations
Rules for Testing on Campus *
Rules for Testing Using Proctoring Technology *
Scheduling Rooms for Courses
SCOHS Online Course Checklist and Agreement
Test Construction, Analysis, and Review - School of Nursing
Textbook and Resources Purchased for Faculty

Staff Policies and Procedures

Semester Course Registration Procedure
Staff Teaching as Adjunct Faculty
Transfer Credit Evaluation

Helpful Links
2025-2026 Faculty and Staff Handbook PDF
Faculty and Staff Handbook Addenda
Faculty and Staff Handbook Archive

College Catalog & Student Handbook

Accessibility and Accommodations Handbook
CITI List
Copyright List
Course List - Compliance Assist
Distance Learning Handbook
EC Newsletters
Forms and Templates
Institutional Effectiveness
Nursing Advising Handbook

* = Student and Faculty Policy

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