34 Faculty Handbook – August 2022 curriculum proposals. Documentation that curriculum proposals have been reviewed by the department faculty, department chair and dean is required before submitting to the Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs and Director of Graduate Studies for posting to the Academic Affairs Committee or Graduate Council. It is the department’s responsibility to check the availability of any new course number to ensure that the number is not already in use by another institution. This may be done by checking the Course Inventory Report. It is the department’s responsibility to recommend CIP codes for new programs. Departments are responsible for contacting other BOR institutions for approval (please copy the appropriate Vice President for Academic Affairs and NSU’s Academic Affairs Office) to offer an existing course or make any change to a common course. The emails shall be included in the proposals. TEXTBOOKS NSU selected Akademos as its platform provider to manage the university’s textbook adoptions and sales beginning Spring 2021. Akademos offers convenient online ordering and substantial costsavings for students. Their vast online selection includes new, used, eBook, OER, and rental materials at significant savings, with 24x7x365 accessibility. Additionally, the comprehensive Akademos platform provides faculty and administration with advanced and innovative tools for managing all aspects of course materials adoption. Faculty can compare prices while considering past adoption history, current selections and recommendations. COMMENCEMENTS During the academic year, all full-time administrative and faculty personnel holding academic rank will participate in both the winter and spring commencement ceremonies. Faculty not able to participate for personal or professional reasons must seek written approval from the Dean or designee at least one week prior to commencement. Proper academic regalia is required and if not owned may be purchased or rented by contacting Artneedle.com. FACULTY AWARDS Northern State University is committed to excellence in teaching, learning, and scholarship. To recognize our faculty’s commitment to excellence, there are two mechanisms for faculty awards: nomination and application. Faculty Awards by Nomination 1) NSU Foundation Faculty Excellence Award (one per year) 2) NSU Outstanding Early Career Faculty Award (one per year) Nominations are welcome from any member of the Northern State University community, and letters may be written by an individual or a group of individuals. Nominations from students are welcome. All nominations are due by 5:00 pm (CDT) March 30.
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