Table of Contents

Preface to the 1994 Edition

Table of Contents

Preamble: The Mission of George Mason University

Chapter I. University Organization

1.1 The Rector and Board of Visitors

1.2 Administrative Organization

1.3 Faculty Organization

Chapter II. Faculty Personnel Matters

2.1 Definition of the Faculty: Types of Appointments

2.2 Faculty Ranks

2.3 Recruitment and Appointment of Faculty

2.4 Criteria for Evaluation of Faculty

2.5 Procedures for Evaluation of Faculty

2.6 Annual Evaluations

2.7 Policies on Tenure

2.8 Procedures for Reappointment, Promotion, and Tenure

2.9 Appeal Procedure for Negative Decisions in Reappointment, Promotion and Tenure Cases

2.10 Policies and Procedures Relating to Severance

2.11 Faculty Duties and Responsibilities

2.12 Faculty Rights and Privileges

2.13 Department Chairs

2.14 Institute Directors

2.15 Program Directors

Chapter III. Faculty Compensation and Benefits

3.1 Salary Schedule

3.2 Salary Increases

3.3 Summer Salary

3.4 Salary Matrix

3.5 Faculty Benefits

3.6 Faculty Development

Appendix A: Documents Concerning Fair Employment Practices

Appendix B: Charter of the Faculty Senate

Appendix C: "Statement of Professional Ethics" and "Statement on Plagiarism" of the American Association of University Professors

Appendix D: The Honor Code

Appendix E: "Copyright Policy" and "Copyright Policy Procedures"

Appendix F: "Patent Policy" and "Patent Policy Procedures"