VCOM Institutional Policy and Procedure Manual

VCOM Policy and Procedure

Policy #F013

expected to use professional language and not utilize language that is offensive to others. Faculty are also expected to always avoid anger, intimidation, or other unprofessional behaviors when speaking with colleagues or students. Faculty are expected to demonstrate respect for other faculty members, staff, students, and supervisors when in the process of resolution of differences. Professional behavior calls for faculty to address individual concerns directly, informally, or through the formal process. Faculty are expected to represent VCOM in a positive light to the outside community so as not to cause harm to VCOM, the students, or the other faculty. Faculty are expected to treat others with mutual respect and avoid maligning or openly criticizing them. Faculty should engage the Human Resources Department for such concerns. Faculty should defend the right of free inquiry by others and should demonstrate respect for the opinions of others. Faculty will strive to be objective in their professional judgment of colleagues. Whether it be in the classroom or the community at large, faculty recognize that it is unprofessional and destructive to openly criticize students, other faculty, departments, administration, or VCOM whether to the student body, to other students, or in a public forum. Faculty will bring their grievances to the Human Resources Department, where appropriate procedures for grievance exist and where change may be accomplished. 2. DURATION OF POLICY VCOM’s Policy on Faculty Responsibility to the College has been established by VCOM Administration and is effective as of the date above and shall remain effective until amended or terminated by the President , with approval by the Board of Directors.

VCOM Policy on Faculty Responsibility to the College

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