ACD 103–03: Policies of the Arizona Board of Regents

To describe board policies for faculty and academic professionals

Arizona Board of Regents Policy Manual - 6–201; 6–301

Faculty

Academic professionals

The board has established the Conditions of Faculty Service and the Conditions of Professional Service. These documents constitute the policies under which the faculty and academic professionals of ASU are employed. Each Notice of Appointment shall provide that acceptance of the Notice of Appointment constitutes recognition that the applicable policy shall be the conditions of employment. The board states that it shall not be bound by, nor does it adopt or incorporate herein, the interpretations, policies, or recommendations of other organizations.

The board has adopted various additional policies which are part of the employment relationship. Among these policies are the Code of Conduct, patent policy, royalty policy, and sabbatical leave policy. Changes in such policies will be made by the board to be effective normally upon the start of the succeeding appointment period. Additional policies may become effective at a time determined by the board. ASU maintains a compilation of such policies and shall take reasonable steps to inform the faculty and academic professionals of the existence of such policies. A complete compilation of board policies is available in the Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost of the University.

Maximum and minimum salary scales for faculty ranks are set by the board. The president shall approve individual salaries within those scales or as otherwise approved by the board. Salary rates for reappointments will depend upon available funding. Merit raises are allocated by the president within the limitation of available funds. Certain fringe benefits are made available to all state employees and are subject to change by the legislature or the board. Policies governing outside activities and supplementary compensation are administered by ASU.

The Code of Conduct is also found in the University Student Initiatives Policies and Procedures Manual—USI 104–01, “Student Code of Conduct and Student Disciplinary Procedures.”