48 Faculty Handbook – August 2022 FACULTY ABSENCES In case a faculty member finds it necessary to be absent from assigned duties, the college/school dean, upon receiving this information from the department chair/coordinator, notifies the Provost/ Vice President for Academic Affairs. Faculty absences for reasons other than sick leave, FMLA, worker’s compensation, or personal leave must take a leave of absence without pay as noted on the electronic timesheet. In case of any unusual or extended absence, the Provost/Vice President advises the President of the circumstances. The Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs will make arrangements to carry on the work with a minimum loss to the students. Unexcused absence will result in a loss of pay. The fact that the professor's classes are taught does not necessarily mean that the absence will be excused. Approval other than for sickness shall be approved one week in advance by the dean or designee. The faculty absence form must be filled out whenever a faculty member is absent for any reason. The faculty absence form may be found on the MyNSU portal at MyNSU>Faculty Resources. STAFF ABSENCES The administration is required by law to maintain a record of staff absences from work for any reason. Staff absences are to be recorded on the electronic timesheet. FACULTY DEVELOPMENT Faculty Development opportunities including resources managed by the Faculty Development Committee are explained on the Faculty Development page of the MyNSU Portal. See MyNSU>Faculty Resources>Faculty Development. RETIREMENT Refer to the current Board of Regents policy or visit the South Dakota Retirement System website. SDRS requests a minimum of three (3) months notification of retirement to ensure benefits start in a timely manner. GRANTS FROM FEDERAL AND PRIVATE SOURCES Individuals or departments making applications for any type of grant or contract shall make their intentions known to the Director of Grants and Sponsored Projects well in advance of the external deadline. Contact the Director of Grants and Sponsored Projects for the grant application and approval process. FACULTY TRAVEL There are two university funding mechanisms for faculty travel. A. Standard amount of funding available to all full-time faculty, available through Deans. B. Additional faculty travel funds available through the Faculty Development Committee (Faculty Development Travel Funds).
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