Faculty Handbook

The ninth edition of the Faculty Handbook of Providence College is the official statement of the policies of the College governing faculty status, rights and benefits, and professional responsibilities.

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If you have any questions about the handbook, please contact the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs at (401) 865-2195. 

Policy and Informational Documents for the Faculty of Providence College

The Mission, Objectives, and Governance Structure of Providence College

• Board of Trustees/By-Laws (Contact the Office of General Counsel)

Organization of the Faculty

• Evaluation of Term Faculty
• Faculty Senate (Constitution and By-Laws)

Faculty Appointments, Rank, and Tenure

• 1940 Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure (AAUP)
• Recommended Institutional Regulations on Academic Freedom & Tenure (AAUP)
• Interpretation of Tenured Positions
• VPAA Informational Documents for Searches
  - Policy and Procedural Guidelines for Faculty Searches
  - Response to the P.C. Mission Statement
  - Reflection on the Mission of P.C.

Faculty Rights and Responsibilities

• 1958 Statement on Procedural Standards in Faculty Dismissal Proceedings (AAUP)
• Grant Administration Policy
  - Grant Release Time
• Workload/Overload Policy

Faculty Benefits

• Benefits Summary
• Extended Sick Leave Program (Ordinary)  or Extended Sick Leave Program (Adjunct)
• Faculty Development (CAFR, Discretionary Fund, Travel)
• Leaves of Absence
  - Promotion, Tenure and Sabbatical Clocks
  - Reappointment After Leave
• Tuition Exchange Program
• Tuition Remission Policy Scholarships

Appendices/Miscellaneous

• Copyright Policy
• Nepotism Policy
• Faculty Office Policy
• Salary Commitment Upon Faculty Death