Sections:
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1) COVID-19 and Remote Teaching Resources
- CWRU COVID-19 Website
- CWRU COVID-19 Communications
- CWRU COVID-19 Testing and Case Data
- Human Resources - COVID-19 Information
- Human Resources - Childcare during COVID-19
- Human Resources Impact Solutions Counseling and Mental Health
- University Technology - Faculty Training for Remote Teaching
- University Technology - Teach Anywhere Remote Teaching Resources
- Wellness during COVID-19
2) Online Training
- LinkedIn Learning
- Academic Impressions
- National Center for Faculty Development and Diversity
- StrengthsQuest with the Office of Student Activities
3) Affinity Groups for Networking & Support
- The Alianza Latina/Latino Alliance
- Asian Faculty Association (AFA)
- Asian Women Faculty Association
- Child Care Initiative & Agreement with The Music Settlement
- CWRU Faculty Parents' Group
- LGBTQ Research Group
- Women Faculty of the School of Medicine
4) Campus Resources & Centers
- Academic Careers in Engineering and Sciences (ACES+)
- Center For International Affairs
- Employee Assistance Service (EASE)
- Faculty and Staff Wellness
- Flora Stone Mather Center for Women
- LGBT Center
- Office of Equity
- Office for Inclusion, Diversity, and Equal Opportunity
- University Technology [U]Tech
- University Center for Innovation in Teaching & Education (UCITE)
5) Division of Student Affairs
The Division of Student Affairs has several guides and references to help faculty support students:
- A Faculty & Staff Guide to Call for Help
- A Faculty Guide to Managing Disruptive Behavior in the Classroom
- A Faculty Guide to Encountering Students in Distress or Personal Crisis
- Academic Integrity
6) Faculty Directory
- General Directory (all university)
- Case School of Engineering Directory
- College of Arts & Sciences Directory
- Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences Directory
- School of Dental Medicine Directory
- School of Law
- School of Medicine Directory
- Weatherhead School of Management Directory
7) Faculty Governance
Faculty Senate
Faculty Senate governs the policies of Case Western Reserve University faculty as well as represents the faculty and its interests.
Faculty Senate’s powers and obligations include making recommendations to the university faculty and to the President for consideration and transmittal to the Board of Trustees. Much of the work of the Faculty Senate is done through committees.
Faculty Handbook
A number of human resource policies and procedures apply exclusively to faculty. These policies and procedures can be found in the Faculty Handbook.
Specific Policies
- General University Policies and procedures
- Faculty Parental Leave: Interpretive Guide
- Paid Parental Leave Policy
- Sabbaticals and Leaves
- Conciliation and Mediation
School By-Laws
In addition to overarching university policies, each school has developed guidelines for faculty. Each constituent faculty is governed in accordance with its by-laws. These by-laws are adopted by the college’s or school’s faculty and ratified by the Faculty Senate and can be found at case.edu/facultysenate/handbook-by-laws/school-by-laws.
8) Human Resources
Visit the Human Resources page for information on:
- Benefits: Medical/Dental Plans, Health Savings, Retirement Plans
- Careers: Job search
- Compensation: Payroll, Job Evaluation
- Programs/Services: Immigration, Professional Development, Ad Hoc Request
- Work/Life: Alternative Work Arrangements, University Closings, Life Events, Leaves of Absence
- University Policies
9) Research, Awards & Grants
Visit the Office of Research & Technology Management website for funding opportunities, award management, compliance support, training, and technology transfer.
The College of Arts & Sciences Office of Research & Grant Development website has funding announcements, research guidelines, and assistance with proposals, budgets, collaborations, and more.
University Awards
- Distinguished University Professor: the highest honor bestowed by the university to members of the faculty
- Inamori Ethics Prize : awarded annually to a leader whose actions & influence help improve the world
Awards from Students
- J. Bruce Jackson, MD, Award: given for excellence in undergraduate mentoring
- The Carl F. Wittke Award: given for excellence in undergraduate teaching
- The John S. Diekhoff Award: given for graduate teaching & mentoring
- Postdoctoral Mentoring Award: recognizes an outstanding mentor who has given insightful guidance on research ethics, generating innovative concepts, curricular development, effective teaching, and leadership
Awards from the School of Medicine
- CasePREP Excellence in Mentoring
- Helen Evans Mid-Career Professional Development Award
- Junior Professional Development Award
Other Awards
- ACES+ (Academic Careers in Engineering & Science) Opportunity Grants
- Faculty Diversity Excellence Award
- Woman of Achievement Mather Prize Annual Award
10) School-Specific Resources
- College of Arts & Sciences
- Jack, Joseph, and Morton Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences
- School of Dental Medicine
- School of Medicine