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Office of Employee Relations

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The Office of Employee Relations is responsible for administering faculty tenure, promotions, career development procedures, the collective bargaining agreement between the College and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and other labor relations matters. Additional responsibilities of the office include the administration of disciplinary, reappointment, performance appraisal and professional procedures. The office also monitors compliance with the College's policy on Conflict of Interest, Intellectual Property, Code of Professional Responsibility, as well as other policies, statutes, regulations and procedures.

Judith E. Jeney
Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Budget & Personnel/Employee Relations and Ethics Officer

Office: D-106
Phone: (201) 684-7504

Janet Faber
Assistant Director / Deputy ELO

Office: D-107
Phone: (201) 684-7504

Rena Christie
Office Assistant
Office: D-103
Phone: (201) 684-6693


Ethics

Ramapo College is an academic institution in the State of New Jersey. As such, members of the Ramapo community are bound by and comply with ethical standards and behavior as set forth in statutes, regulations, codes and guidelines promulgated by federal, state and local entities. Below are links to the primary documents for your guidance.

Ethics Resources 

State Ethics Commission Website 

State Ethics Commission Newsletters 

Yearly Ethics Requirements  

1. Policies
  1. Uniform Ethics Code (PDF) * Revised January 2010
  2. Plain Language Guide (PDF) * Revised November 2009
  3. Code of Professional Responsibility (PDF)
  4. Mandatory Ethics Briefing (PDF)
  5. Reporting Financial and Other Irregularities (PDF)
2. Forms
  1. Digital Signature Instructions (PDF) Mac User Digital Signature Instructions(DOC) Outside Activity Questionnaire  (PDF) NOTE: Paper copies will not be accepted. 
  2. Request for Approval for Attendance at Events/Travel Authorization Request Form (Non-Faculty Only) (PDF)
    1. Definitions (DOC)
  3.   College & University Disclosure Form (Faculty Only) (PDF) NOTE: Paper copies will not be accepted. 
  4. Ethics Complaint Form (DOC)
     
3. Reminders / Seasonal

    A.   2011-2012 Holiday Bulletin (PDF)
    B.   2011-2012 Holiday Gifts & Receptions Memo (DOC)

 

4. Ethics Training

    A.    Online Mandatory Ethics Training Modules (Link)
 

 

 

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Faculty

The Office of Employee Relations is responsible for administering faculty tenure, promotions, career development procedures, the collective bargaining agreement between the College and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), and other labor relations matters.

 

AFT Local 2274
  2011-2015 Full Time/Part Time Agreement 

 

Faculty Resources  Faculty Handbook  RCNJ Format Vita  (DOC)  Peer Evaluation Form (DOC) 
1.  Reappointment
  1. Calendars:
     2nd & 3rd Year (DOC)
     4th and 5th Year (DOC)
  2. Procedures:
     5.0 Criteria for Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and Reappointment with Tenure  (DOC)
     Renewal of Faculty Contracts 
  3.  Reappointment Checklist (DOC)
     
2.  Tenure
  1. Calendar – 2013-2014 Tenure (DOC) 
  2. Procedures:
     5.0 Criteria for Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and Reappointment with Tenure  (DOC)
     8.0 Tenure Process at Ramapo (PDF)
  3.  Tenure Checklist (DOC)
     
2A.  Tenure by Exceptional Action
  1. 5.0 Criteria for Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and Reappointment with Tenure (DOC)
  2. Procedure for Academic Administrators (DOC)
     
3.  Career Development
  1. Calendar - 2012-2013 Career Development (DOC)
  2. Procedure (DOC)
  3. Career Development Checklist (DOC)
  4. Common Application Form (DOC) 
     
4.  Promotion
  1. Calendar – 2012-2013 Promotion (DOC)
  2. Procedures:
    5.0 Criteria for Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and Reappointment with Tenure (DOC)
    9.0 Promotion of Faculty Members (DOC)
  3. Promotion Checklist (DOC)
     
5.  Faculty Development Funding (FDF)
  1.  Calendar – 2012-2013 FDF (DOC)
  2.  Procedure (DOC)
  3.  Common Application Form (DOC)
     
6.  Sabbatical
  1.  Calendar - 2012-2013 Sabbatical (DOC)  
  2.  Policy & Procedure (DOC)
  3. Common Application Form (DOC)
     
7.  Salary Range Adjustment
  1. Program (DOC)
  2. Guidelines (DOC)
8.  Faculty Handbook Additional Agreements
  1. Unit Plan / CEP Memorandum of Agreement (DOC)
  2. Study Abroad Memorandum of Agreement (DOC)
  3. Teacher Education Memorandum of Agreement (DOC)
  4. Transition to Retirement Procedure and Calendar (DOC)
  5. Compensatory Time for AFT Professional Staff & Librarians (DOC)
  6. Supplement Faculty Workload (PDF)
  7. Promotion of Faculty from Instructor to Assistant Professor (PDF)
  8. Faculty Development Funding (FDF) Memorandum of Agreement (PDF)
  9. Sabbatical Memorandum of Agreement (PDF)
     
     
9.  Other Resources 
  1. Convener Job Description (DOC)
10. Forms/Procedures

    A.    Faculty Request for Approval for Attendance at Events (DOC)
    B.    College & University Disclosure Form (Faculty Only) (PDF) NOTE: Paper copies will not be accepted.
    C.   Business Card Printing Authorization Form (DOC) Procedure (DOC)

     

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AFT Professional Staff

 

 AFT Local 2274
2007-2011 Full Time/Part Time Unit Agreement 

 

Professional Staff (AFT) Resources 
APAS Form (DOC) 

 
 
 
Sample Job Description (DOC) 
1. Reappointment
  1. Calendars:
     2nd, 3rd, Part-Time Reappointment (DOC)
     4th, 5th and 1st Multi-Year (DOC)
     Multi-Year (DOC)
  2. Procedure – AFT Single and Multi-Year Contract Consideration for Professional Staff  (DOC)
  3. Performance Appraisal System (PAS) Form (DOC)
  4. Reappointment Check-List  (DOC)
2. Assessment
  1. Calendar – 2012-2013 Assessment Only (DOC)
  2.  APAS Instructions (DOC)
  3.  APAS Form (DOC)
3. Performance Based Promotions for AFT Professional Staff
  1.  Memorandum of Agreement (PDF)
  2. Calendar – 2010-2011 Performance Based Promotion (DOC)
  3. Procedure  (DOC)
4. Professional Leave (DOC)
5. Compensatory Time for AFT Professional Staff & Librarians (DOC)
6. MOU - APAS (DOC)
 
7.  Forms

    A. Business Card Printing Authorization Form (DOC) Procedure (DOC)


    

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Managers

The Office of Employee Relations is responsible the administration of reappointment, performance appraisal, professional and disciplinary procedures.

Manager Resources   

APAS Instructions (DOC)      

  APAS Form (DOC)      
Sample Job Description (DOC)    
1. Reappointment
  1. Calendars:
     2nd Year Reappointment for Managers (DOC)
     3rd, 4th, 5th and Multi-Year Contract Eligibility (DOC)
     
  2. Procedures:
    Single and Multi-Year Contract Consideration for Managers  (DOC)
    Annual Assessment and Reappointment for Senior Staff/Deans (DOC)
    Tenure by Exceptional Action for Academic Administrators Appointed with Concurrent Academic Rank (DOC)
  3. Performance Appraisal System (PAS) Form (DOC)
     
  4.  Managers Reappointment Check-List (DOC)
2. Assessment
  1.  APAS Instructions (DOC)
  2.  APAS Form (DOC)
     
3. Professional Leave
  1. Procedure
    Professional Leave for Managers (DOC)
4. Forms

    A.  Business Card Printing Authorization Form (DOC) Procedure (DOC)

    B. Personal & Business Relationships Disclosure Form (PDF) Form Guidelines (DOC) 

         1. February 2013 Vendor List (Excel)

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Faculty Handbook

2.0 Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures Faculty Handbook

The Faculty Handbook is a summary compilation of information contained in several independent sources, which include the policies and regulations of Ramapo College's Board of Trustees, Administrative rules and regulations and the collective bargaining agreement between the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) and the College. The Handbook seeks to provide a compact reference on topics of interest to the Ramapo College faculty and staff. It is not intended to give complete and detailed information about all of the College's policies and procedure. Its function is to serve as a guide to administrative and academic regulations, procedures and obligations as they now apply at this College. A college or university is, of course, never static. Policies and procedures constantly change, and as changes occur they will be reflected in this Handbook.

 Faculty Handbook Downloads (DOC Format) 

Introduction 

Mission Statement 

1.0 Organization 

2.0 Faculty Personnel Policies and Procedures 

3.0 Ramapo College of New Jersey Policy Prohibiting Discrimination in the Workplace 

4.0 Procedures for Handling Internal Complaints Alleging Discrimination, for Harassment or Hostile Environments in the Workplace 

5.0 Criteria for Appointment, Reappointment, Promotion and Reappointment with Tenure 

6.0 Renewal of Faculty Contracts 

7.0 Ramapo College Tenure and Promotions Plan 

8.0 Tenure Process at Ramapo 

9.0 Promotion of Faculty Members 

10.0 Faculty Development Funding (FDF) Procedure 

11.0 Sabbatical Leave Policy & Procedures

12.0 Obligations to Attend Special Meetings and Commencement 

13.0 Office Hours for Student Consultation 

14.0 Statement Concerning Conduct, Responsibility, and Due Process 


Office of Employee Relations
Judith E. Jeney, Employee Relations and Ethics Officer
E-mail: jjeney@ramapo.edu
Office
: D-110
Phone: (201) 684-7503


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