School of Government

Articles (16)

School of Government: Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure Policy

This document sets forth the School of Government at UNC-Chapel Hill's policies and procedures governing the appointment, reappointment, and promotion of its faculty members. It establishes the standards and criteria by which faculty are evaluated, grounding them in the School's distinctive mission of engaged scholarship in service to North Carolina public officials.

School of Government: Cancellation and Refund Policy

This policy explains how users may request cancellations and refunds for School of Government events/programs, and what happens if the School of Government cancels an event/program.

School of Government: Faculty Development Assignment (FDA) Policy

The Faculty Development Assignment (FDA) policy is designed to support and enhance the School's tradition of providing high-impact teaching, research and publication, and advising. The policy creates an institutional expectation for the School's 12-month faculty to reserve blocks of time to focus on development activities that will increase the breadth and depth of their impact. The faculty development policy is designed to make sure that faculty members have protected time to develop.

School of Government: Faculty Salary Policy

This document constitutes the faculty salary policy adopted by the faculty of the Institute of Government to provide guidance to the Director of the Institute in making salary adjustment decisions.

School of Government: Key Policy

This policy establishes procedures and financial responsibilities for the issuance, replacement, and return of office and building keys at the UNC School of Government. It ensures accountability by employees, students, and temporary employees.

School of Government: Knapp Library Policies

This policy explains the rules governing use of the School of Government Knapp Library and the confidentiality of library user records, consistent with applicable state laws.

School of Government: Knapp-Sanders Facility Use Policy

This policy document outlines the rules and conditions governing who may use the Knapp-Sanders facility at the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government and for what purposes. It covers eligibility, scheduling, operational guidelines, cancellation terms, and responsibilities to ensure facility use aligns with the School's educational mission.

School of Government: Listserv Policy

This policy defines a listserv, explains that the School of Government manages listservs to help local government officials share information with peers and faculty, and provides technical resources.

School of Government: Memberships Policy

This policy provides guidelines for supporting and managing professional memberships for UNC School of Government faculty and staff, with the goal of fostering academic and professional development. It also ensures the School's resources allocated for memberships are used responsibly and in line with institutional priorities.

School of Government: Parking Policy

This policy document establishes the rules and priority order for how the School of Government allocates its limited parking permits among employees, and provides guidance on daily parking and visitor parking pass options. It also includes a philosophy statement explaining the reasoning behind the School's parking prioritization decisions.

School of Government: Policy on Faculty Workload

To comply with the workload policies of the UNC System and of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (“UNC-Chapel Hill” or “University”). To ensure that UNC-Chapel Hill School of Government (“School”) faculty are working in ways that meet the needs of students, public officials, and other stakeholders. To facilitate transparency and accountability about our performance. To establish clear and equitable expectations and guidelines about the distribution of work among faculty members.

School of Government: Post-Tenure Review Policy and Procedures

The purpose of post-tenure review is to promote faculty development, ensure faculty productivity, and provide accountability for continued performance past the tenure stage. A strong interest in supporting faculty professional development underlies this policy. The post-tenure review process will respect the basic principles of academic freedom. It does not abrogate the due process criteria or other procedures for dismissal or other disciplinary action established under the Trustee Policies and

School of Government: Professional Development Policy

This policy establishes guidelines for how the UNC School of Government supports and funds professional development opportunities for its faculty and staff. It outlines eligibility, approval processes, and funding allocations with the goals of enhancing employee skills, supporting career growth, and advancing the School's mission.

School of Government: Retirement and Farewell Celebration Policy

This policy document outlines the guidelines and parameters for how the UNC Chapel Hill School of Government recognizes and celebrates employees who are retiring or leaving the organization. It defines eligibility criteria based on years of service and specifies the types of events, gifts, and budget allocations provided in each circumstance.

School of Government: Salary Policy

This document establishes the faculty salary policy for the Institute of Government, providing guidance to the Director on how to make salary adjustment decisions based on a wide range of performance categories including teaching, consulting, writing and publishing, service, and impact. It also outlines the reporting requirements for faculty members and the role of the Faculty Salary Committee in overseeing the policy.

School of Government: VIP Parking Policy

This policy outlines the parking regulations and guidelines for the Knapp-Sanders Deck at the School of Government, with a focus on managing limited parking availability. It establishes who qualifies for reserved VIP parking spaces and sets expectations for guest and visitor parking, enforcement, and communication.