Faculty Associate Handbook

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Chapter 1: Mission of the Laboratory Schools
Chapter 2: Role of Faculty Associates
Chapter 3: Appointment and Employment Information
Chapter 4: Professional Growth & Evaluation of Faculty Associates
Chapter 5: University Benefits and Time Away from Work
Chapter 6: Absence Procedures
Chapter 7: Resignation and Retirement
Chapter 8: Probation Period and Laboratory School Continued Service
Chapter 9: Discipline & Dismissal
Chapter 10: Grievance Process
Chapter 11: Compensation Add links for Appendix B, C, D, E, and F
Chapter 12: Emergency Information
Appendix A: Procedures for Making an Application for Research in the Laboratory Schools

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The Handbook contains information pertaining to Faculty Associates employed in the Laboratory Schools of Illinois State University, inclusive of Heart of Illinois Low Incidence Association (HILIA) Faculty Associates. This Handbook is not intended to address all circumstances related to the employee’s role in the University nor is the information contained in the Handbook intended to constitute an express or implied contract of employment with the University. No provision of this Handbook may be applied in contradiction of any policies of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, the University, or of any official documents. This Handbook contains information in place as of the date of publication. This information is subject to change, modification, interpretation, and elimination at any time because of action by federal and/or state governments, by the Trustees of the Board of Trustees of Illinois State University, and by the University administration. Not all situations will be covered.

Where policies do not apply or do not exist, the University retains its inherent right to create new policies and manage the University through its administration and Board of Trustees.

Preamble to the Illinois State University Constitution

Illinois State University was established by the Legislature in 1857 as the first public institution of higher education in the State. Today it operates as a freestanding institution governed by the Board of Trustees, which has adopted a Constitution to provide for the University’s internal organization and governance. The Board and the University are committed to the preservation of academic freedom and to the sharing of governance among the students, faculty, and staff who comprise the University community. The University affirms its dedication to the teaching-learning process through which it serves its students, the body of scholars, and the general public.

Affirmative Action Statement

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution in accordance with Civil Rights legislation and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap, or other factors prohibited by law in any of its educational programs, activities, admissions or employment policies, except where age, sex or lack of a physical or mental restriction are bona fide occupational requirements. University policy prohibits discrimination based on sexual orientation. Problems of this nature are to be resolved within existing University procedures. Concerns regarding this policy should be referred to the Office for Diversity and Affirmative Action, Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois 61790-1280, phone 309/438-3383. The Title IX Coordinator and the 504 Coordinator may be reached at the same address.

 

Handbook revised 2020-2021