2.8.7.11 Reconsideration ..... 2-38 2.8.7.12 Final Matters ..... 2-38 2.9 FACULTY RIGHTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES ..... 2-38 2.9.1 Academic Freedom ..... 2-38 2.9.2 Faculty Responsibilities ..... 2-39 2.9.3 Collegial Approach to Decision Making ..... 2-40 2.9.3.1 Basic Principles ..... 2-40 2.9.3.2 Characteristics of the Collegial System ..... 2-41 2.9.3.3 The Role of the Faculty in the Collegial System ..... 2-41 2.9.4 Faculty Development ..... 2-42 2.9.4.1 Sabbatical Leave ..... 2-42 Guidelines ..... 2-43 2.9.4.2 Other Leave ..... 2-43 2.9.4.3 Conferences ..... 2-44 2.9.4.4 Travel ..... 2-44 2.9.4.5 Tuition Assistance ..... 2-44 2.10 AWARDS ..... 2-44 2.10.1 Distinguished Professor Award ..... 2-44 2.10.1.1 Selection and Composition of the Committee ..... 2-44 2.10.1.2 Term ..... 2-45 2.10.1.3 Selection for the Award ..... 2-45 2.10.1.4 Eligibility ..... 2-46 2.10.1.5 Criteria for the Award ..... 2-46 2.10.1.6 Nomination Procedure ..... 2-46 2.10.1.7 The Committee Decision ..... 2-47 2.10.1.8 The Faculty Vote ..... 2-47 2.10.1.9 Nature of the Award ..... 2-47 2.10.1.10 Honoring the Distinguished Professor ..... 2-47 2.10.2 The Honorary Degree Program ..... 2-47 2.10.2.1 Purposes ..... 2-47 2.10.2.2 Award Criteria ..... 2-48 2.10.2.3 Nomination Procedures ..... 2-48 2.10.2.4 Review Procedures ..... 2-48

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