Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program Faculty Handbook

P 49 Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (RN-BSN) Completion Program Faculty Handbook …preparing RN to BSN nursing students to be a holistic practitioner who provides comforting, compassionate, and equitable care, rooted in scientific evidence, responsible for their intellectual development and personal growth, and well-being while cultivating a sense of purpose that inspires commitment to lifelong learning and service One Alpha Drive Elizabethtown, PA 17022 Phone: 717.361.3700 Email: nursing@etown.edu Approved 1/21; Revised 3/21;4/21; 7/21 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook CONTENTS Handbook Purpose Message from the Director History of Elizabethtown College Affirmative Action Statement Accreditation STRUCTURE AND GOVERNANCE College Mission, Philosophy, and Goals The Mission & Goals of the School of Health & Human Professions (HHP) The Mission & Goals of the School of Graduate & Professional Studies (SGPS) Elizabethtown College Organizational Chart School of Health & Human Professions Organizational Chart School of Graduate & Professional Studies Organizational Chart The Nursing Program Mission, Vision, & Goals Nursing Program Strategic Plan 10 RN to BSN Student Learning Outcomes 10 BSN Essentials 10 The Nursing Program Philosophy 12 ANA Code of Ethics 13 The Nursing Program Ethos 13 The Nursing Program Organizational Chart 14 The Nursing Program Framework 15 Holistic Comfort Theory 15 Faculty Job Description 16 College Criteria for Appointment of Department Chair 17 Job Title: Director of Nursing 17 Job Title: Clinical Coordinator 19 Job Title: Lecturer 22 Job Title: Adjunct Nursing Faculty 24 Job Title: Clinical Practice Experience Instructor (CPEI) 25 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook FACULTY ORIENTATION 27 Faculty Guides 28 Faculty Professional Development 28 FACULTY GOVERNANCE 30 NFO & Standing Committees 31 Faculty Bylaws 31 Article I 31 Article II 31 Article III 32 Article IV 33 FACULTY POLICIES 34 Faculty Workload 39 Practice Expectations 43 Scholarship of Integration & Discovery Expectations 44 Teaching & Advising Expectations 44 Classroom & Pedagogy Expectations 44 Professional Activity Expectations 47 Scholarship Expectations 48 Exceptional Performance 49 Service: Nursing Program 49 Service: College 50 Faculty Textbooks 52 Faculty Online Resources 52 COLLEGE FACULTY GOVERNANCE 52 College Faculty Organization 52 Faculty Constitution 53 ARTICLE I: ACADEMIC & PROFESSIONAL GOVERNANCE 54 ARTICLE II: STANDING COMMITTEES 60 ARTICLE III: BYLAWS 66 Amendment Procedures 67 Election Procedures 68 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook CHAPTER 2: DUTIES & PRIVILEGES OF THE FACULTY 69 Search/Appointment/Orientation 71 Personnel Records 72 Responsibilities/Expectations 72 Expectations by Rank 73 Department Expectations 73 Institutional Expectations 74 Off-Campus Activities for Remuneration 74 Absence from Duty 74 Teaching Load 75 Reappointment/Promotion/Tenure 76 Non-reappointment of a Probationary Faculty Member 73 Promotion 78 Tenure 79 Promotion & Tenure Procedures 80 Criteria for Tenure & Promotion 91 Academic Promotion to the Rank of Associate Professor 92 General Policies Regarding Termination of Tenure Appointments 93 Release & Retrenchment 94 Faculty Retrenchment 96 Procedure for Financial Emergency 98 Appeals 98 Furlough 99 CHAPTER 3: FACULTY SPECIAL FINANCIAL MATTERS, BENEFITS, LEAVES 99 Compensation 99 Failure to Meet Standard Professional Evaluation (SPE) 99 Salary by Rank 99 Compensation 99 Compensation for Supervision of Research Experiments 101 Recognition Awards 101 Merit Awards 101 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook Procedures 101 Appeals of Merit Award Decision 102 Senior Merit Awards 102 FACULTY BENEFITS 103 Sick Leave 103 Family Sick Leave Bank 105 Withdraws 105 Faculty Family & Medical Leave 106 Junior Leave 108 Remuneration 111 Sabbatical Leave 112 College Faculty Professional Development 115 Faculty Grant & Incentive Program 116 Moving Expenses 121 OTHER 122 Endowed Professors 122 Emeritus/Emeritus Status 123 Faculty Offices 123 Copyright 124 Research Misconduct & Human Subject Protection 124 Intellectual Property 125 Grievance Procedure for Faculty 127 CHAPTER IV: ACADEMIC POLICIES, PROCEDURES & JUDICIAL SYSTEM 129 ACADEMIC POLICIES & PROCEDURES 129 Course Syllabi 129 New Course Proposals 131 Experimental Courses 132 Guidelines for Majors & Minors 134 Student Course Loads 136 Grading System 138 Grade Changes 141 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook FERPA 141 Course Calendar 141 Daily Class Schedule 142 Cancellation of Class 142 ACADEMIC JUDICIAL SYSTEM 142 STANDARDS OF ACADEMIC INTEGRITY 143 Elizabethtown Pledge of Integrity 143 Advising System 147 Building and/or Faculty Code 147 CHAPTER 5: POLICIES RELATING TO ALL EMPLOYEES 148 Employees 149 EC Tipline 151 POLICIES ADDRESSING COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVE EXCELLENCE 151 Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action 152 Title IX: American Disabilities Act 153 Discrimination, Harassment, and Bullying 154 Harassment 154 Bullying 155 Reporting Procedures 156 Workplace Violence 158 Whistleblower 159 Conflict of Interest 159 Consensual Relationships 160 Background Checks 161 Performance Appraisal 161 Exit Interviews 162 Disciplinary Action & Termination 162 Immediate Termination 163 Termination 163 Nepotism 163 Alcohol & Drug-free Workplace 163 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook Smoke-free Workplace 165 Absenteeism 165 Safety & Security 165 Children on Campus 165 Lactation 166 Review of Personnel Files 167 Loss Prevention 167 Break in Service 167 Change of Employment 168 Address/Name Change 168 College Liability 168 Dress Code 168 Computer/IT Usage 168 Electronic Communication 169 Weapons on the College Campus 169 Pet/Animal 170 EMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION BENEFITS 170 HIPAA 170 Disclosure of Health Information 170 Our Legal Duties 171 Complaints 171 Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 171 Elizabethtown College Administrators 172 ERISA Rights 172 Retirement Plan 173 Domestic Partnership Benefits 173 Medical Benefits 173 Health Benefits for Adjuncts 174 Disability Insurance 174 COBRA 174 Life Insurance 174 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook Dental Insurance 174 Vision Insurances 174 Vision Discount 174 Flexible Spending 175 Health Savings Account 175 Family & Medical Leave 175 Reasons for Taking Leave 176 Bereavement Leave 177 Jury Duty 183 Subpoena 184 Military Leave 185 USERRA 186 Social Security 186 Workers’ Compensation 186 Claims 187 Tuition Benefits 189 College Store Discount 189 Family Recreation 189 Faculty/Staff Dining Room 189 Credit Unions 189 Daycare Arrangements for Child 190 Verizon Discount 190 PROCEDURES 190 New Employee Orientation 190 Employee Grievance 190 Identification Cards 191 Payroll Procedure 193 Reimbursement of Expenses 193 Mail Service 194 Telephone Service 194 Car Registration 194 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook Keys 194 Official Communication 195 Emergency Communication 195 Snow & Inclement Weather 195 Emergency Action Plan 195 APPENDIX I 196 Academic Practice 196 College or University Copyright Ownership 197 New Instructional Technology 198 Informed Allocation of Rights 199 APPENDIX II 199 Supervision of EC Tipline 201 Confidentiality 201 Non-retaliation 202 General Complaints 203 EC Tipline 203 HUMAN RESOURCE 204 Standards of Conduct Policy 205 2021 RN to BSN Faculty Handbook PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK The Elizabethtown College Nursing Program Faculty Handbook is intended to be used as a supplement to the Elizabethtown College Faculty Handbook & the SGPS Faculty Handbook to guide faculty in meeting their academic responsibilities Further, the handbook should be used as a reference to guide new faculty with onboarding and transition into their roles The contents of the Nursing Faculty Handbook focus upon information related to the Nursing Department – the faculty, students, and administrative team of the Department Message from the Director Dear Nursing Faculty: I would like to extend a warm welcome to you and to let you know how honored we are to have you be part of our faculty! Elizabethtown College was founded in 1899 and is a unique place that will cultivate your personal strengths, develop your passions for lifelong learning, and purposeful work For over 121 years, Elizabethtown College has an outstanding record of academic excellence in higher education As a faculty member at Elizabethtown College, you are the heart and soul of the college’s achievements and countless stories of student success Our approach to nursing education is transformational as we embark on a partnership with our students deeply committed to success Together, we will work to deliver an exceptional education, with thought-provoking experiences, and challenge the thinking of the students! The results will be transformational, meaningful, and rewarding! As your Director of Nursing for the RN to BSN program, I am here to serve you I look forward to learning and growing with you! I can’t wait to get to know and work with you! Thank you for choosing Elizabethtown Nursing! Please not hesitate to email (homal@etown.edu), call or text (610-703-1515) if you have any issues, questions, or concerns ~Blue Jays Always! Lisa Homa, PhD, RN, CNE, CCRN-K 10 ... BSN Faculty Handbook PURPOSE OF THE HANDBOOK The Elizabethtown College Nursing Program Faculty Handbook is intended to be used as a supplement to the Elizabethtown College Faculty Handbook & the... of the Nursing Faculty Handbook focus upon information related to the Nursing Department – the faculty, students, and administrative team of the Department Message from the Director Dear Nursing. .. The Nursing Program Mission, Vision, & Goals Nursing Program Strategic Plan 10 RN to BSN Student Learning Outcomes 10 BSN Essentials 10 The Nursing