Faculty Handbook Policies

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

College Of Eastern Idaho's Mission And Vision Statement

CEI Mission

To provide open-access to affordable, quality education that meets the needs of students, regional employers, and community.

CEI Core Themes

Learning for Work and Life

CEI is a place of learning where students prepare for transfer, careers, and effective citizenship. The college embraces active learning and provides instruction…

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

CEI supports faculty in their inherent rights of academic freedom. CEI has approved policy relating to this cause. Policy can be found in the Office of Human Resources or on the Human Resources web page.

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

The job of a faculty member is complex and challenging. Faculty deliver the core mission of the college, including teaching transfer, CTE, and professional students, stimulating scholarly discourse, and extending knowledge to the wider community. By their very nature, and by virtue of the high expectations the college has for faculty performance, these duties require deep knowledge, intellectual commitment, creativity, and original thought.…

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

Evaluation is an integral part of the continuous improvement process. It is the methodology of the college to use multiple modalities in assessing the success of a faculty member. Evaluations occur during the spring semester and are performed by the appropriate instructional dean. These evaluations are linked closely to CEI's mission and core themes. Deans will utilize the following criteria in their considerations:

• General…

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

Step 1: It is recommended that the faculty seek out the individual with whom the grievance has occurred to discuss the issue and reach a mutually acceptable solution.

Step 2: In the event that the complainant cannot reach a suitable conclusion with the individual with whom he or she has a grievance, the complainant should make an appointment with the appropriate dean to discuss the issues. If the…

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

Professional Development

Various professional development opportunities for faculty are provided throughout the year. External development opportunities and funding may be available on a case-by-case basis. Contact the appropriate dean for more information.

Budget Planning Cycle

CEI operates on a yearly budget planning cycle. Deans are responsible for submission of operational budgets to their supervisor in late…

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

A. The Board of Trustees

A five-member board that governs the College of Eastern Idaho. The Trustees are elected at large from Bonneville County. Trustees hold office in accordance with Idaho Code §33-2107. It is the role of the CEI Board of Trustees to hire and evaluate the president, set policy, and provide financial oversight of the college.

B. The President

The president, who serves at the pleasure of the…

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

The purpose of this handbook is to clarify the roles, responsibilities, and privileges of the faculty members of College of Eastern Idaho. Any future alterations and additions shall be approved through the President’s Advisory Council (PAC). (Note: change of committee members or change of programs can be made in this document without approval of PAC).

Policy Category: Faculty Handbook
Approved: 01/23/2023

President’s Advisory Council (PAC):

President, Vice President of Finance and Administration, Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Executive Director of Human Resources, Executive Director of Workforce Training and Continuing Education, and Executive Assistant to the President and Board Liaison.

Vice President’s Council (VPC):

Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, Librarian, Registrar, Director…