VCOM Faculty Handbook

• Entitled to the rights and privileges granted to them by virtue of citizenship and by membership in an academic educational institution. When they speak or write as citizens, they are free from institutional censorship or discipline, though their special position in the community imposes specific obligations. As scholars and educators, they should remember that the public may judge their profession and their institution by their utterances. Hence, they should always be accurate, should exercise appropriate restraint, should show respect for the opinions of others, and should make every effort to indicate that they are not speaking for VCOM. • Expected to recognize that the community is not an avenue for institutional grievances and all grievances should follow the faculty grievance process. Faculty are free to and should use the avenues created within the institution to promote change. Faculty must take into consideration and assure their speech in the workplace does not constitute discrimination or harassment of students, faculty, or staff. Any disciplinary action related to academic freedom that are initiated against a faculty member, including censure, reprimand, suspension, dismissal, or other disciplinary action, will be managed in accordance with the college's grievance and appeal processes. Committees - College Service Committees exist to facilitate the work of the College and includes membership from faculty, staff, and students on some or all committees. The appropriate Campus Dean and the Provost appoints all committees and may appoint additional committees and subcommittees from time to time to meet the needs of VCOM.

VCOM’s standing committees on each campus are the: • Admissions Committee • Campus Diversity and Inclusion Committee • Campus Faculty Senate • Clinical Campus Curriculum Committee • Dean’s Council and Dean’s Administrative Committee • Facilities Committee • Financial Aid Committee

• Information Technology Committee • OMS 1 and OMS 2 Promotion Board • OMS 3 and OMS 4 Promotion Board • Pre-Clinical Campus Curriculum Committee

• Scholarship Committee • Via Wellness Committee

VCOM’s standing committees across campuses are the: • Appalachian, Delta, and Global Health Outreach Committee • Appointment, Promotion and Tenure Committee • College-Wide Diversity and Inclusion Committee • College-Wide Faculty Senate • Continuing Medical Education Committee • Curriculum Oversight Committee • Faculty Development Committee • Infectious Disease Committee • Institutional Environmental and Biosafety Committee • Institutional Review Board and Human Subjects Committee • Library Committee

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