Lynch School of Education

Faculty Policies and Procedures

lynch school of education faculty handbook

Updated September 2009

Table of Contents


INTRODUCTION

Mission of Boston College
Mission of the Lynch School of Education


ORGANIZATION OF THE LYNCH SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Organizational Chart
Departments within the Lynch School of Education
Centers Affiliated with the Lynch School of Education


FACULTY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES

Expectations of Lynch School Faculty
Review of Lynch School Faculty
Appointment, Tenure, and Promotion
Annual Review of All Faculty
Third Year Review of Untenured Faculty Members
Mentoring of Untenured/Tenure Track Professors
Support for Associate Professors in the Promotion Process
Faculty Committees
Department Chair Nomination Process
Externally Funded Research
Summer Sessions Instruction
Course Evaluations
Visiting Scholars


FACULTY SUPPORT AND SERVICES

Technology Services
Course Related Information and Resources
Research Expense Grants
Research Incentive Grants
Research Development Contacts
Travel Reimbursement
Honorarium Request Policies and Procedures
Use of University Resources


STUDENT ADVISING AND SELECTED INFORMATION

Office of Undergraduate Student Services
Office of Graduate Admission, Financial Aid and Student Services
Advising and Student Related Responsibilities
Attendance Policy
Student Rights Under FERPA
Student Award Processes
Graduate Research, Teaching and Administrative Assistantships
Grievance Procedure for Students
Independent Study
International Students
Preparation of Educators and Psychologists with Handicapping Conditions Policy


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR FACULTY

Boston College Calendars
Calendar of Lynch School Events for Faculty Participation and Dates of Faculty Responsibility
Associate Dean and Department Chairs Calendar
Other Sources of Faculty Information