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Policies


Resources for Department Chairs


University Reports/Research


Work/Life Resources


 

Site Map

 

The navigation bar across the top of the webpage provides quick access to important links. The links on the left side of the page are arranged alphabetically into categories. This menu expands and collapses when you click on a category. Below is a brief description of the links found on the website.

Skip to a section: Career Development | Cultural Competency | Diversity@Case | Faculty Search Information | New Faculty Information | Policies | Resources for Department Chairs | University Reports/Research | Work/Life Resources

 

Site Map

Explains the layout of the website and provides a brief description of all the pages on the site.

Diversity Contacts

Contact information for individuals and offices associated with diversity.

Event Calendar

A regularly updated calendar of diversity-related events on campus.

Diversity Listserv

Please email Beth McGee if you would like to join the diversity listserv.

Faculty Senate

The Faculty Senate has regular meetings, approximately once a month. Its 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 its committees.

Academic Calendar

Contains the university's 2007-2012 Five Year Calendar as well as academic calendars for 1989 through 2007.

 

Career Development

 

Learning

Contains resources for continued education such as information about CaseLearns and Weatherhead Executive Education.

Teaching

Resources for teaching, including useful links from UCITE and ITAC.

Supervisors' Toolkit

The Supervisors' Toolkit is designed to provide the tools and information that you need to successfully deal with day-to-day supervisory responsibilities.

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Cultural Competency

 

Anger in the Workplace

One out of five Americans has an anger management problem. Anger is a natural human emotion and is natureís way of empowering us to ìward offî our perception of an attack or threat to our well-being. The Anger Toolkit includes Information about Managing and Coping with Anger in the Workplace, Understanding the Goals of Negative Behavior, Tips on Coping with your Angry Co-workers or Boss, and Four Proven Techniques for Managing Anger.

Competency Resources

Resources to develop and enhance cultural competency.

Presentation for Faculty

This presentation strives to familiarize you with Case policy and procedure; help you to expect, understand, and respect differences; help you develop an awareness of the perceptions and behaviors that foster clear communication for effective supervising; help you recognize that power differentials that can lead to abuses and harassment; and know where you can go for information and advice and help.

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Diversity@Case

 

ACES

The Academic Careers in Engineering & Science (ACES) program at Case Western Reserve University is part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE program to develop a national science and engineering workforce that includes the full participation of women at all levels of faculty and academic leadership.

Case Diversity Statement

The President's Advisory Committee on Minorities worked with members of the university communityófrom faculty, staff and students to members of the university's Board of Trusteesóto craft a mission related to diversity. The statement was approved by the university's Board of Trustees and adopted university-wide.

Case HR Equal Opportunity & Diversity

The mission of Equal Opportunity and Diversity Office is to provide support and guidance and to promote equitable and fair treatment in employment, education and other aspects of campus life.

Committee on Minority Affairs

Member list and charge of the Faculty Senate Committee on Minority Affairs.

Diversity at UH

Information on University Hospitals' diversity policy, including: the Cultural Diversity Committee of the Board, UH Diversity Council, Employment Celebration Committee, Minority Faculty Recruitment and Retention, David Satcher Clerkship, Minority Administrative Leadership Development, Diversity Awards, Presentations on Diversity, Educational Programs, Minority House Staff Organization, Nursing Recruitment and Retention, Cultural and Language Competencies, Support for the Physically Challenged, Supplier Diversity, School Partnerships, and Commitment to the Community.

Foreign Faculty & Scholars

The Office of Foreign Faculty and Scholars (FFS) is the university's liaison with the federal agencies that are concerned with visa-related matters.

FSM Center for Women

The Flora Stone Mather Center for Women seeks to improve the educational, professional, and social climate and increase the opportunities for women within the University and community through education, advocacy, and research.

LGBT Resources

The LGBT Resources & Information website is committed to creating a safe and comfortable environment for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people at CWRU.

Office of Multicultural Affairs

The Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) encourages, supports and facilitates the success of all Case students by providing opportunities for diverse interaction and cultural education that occurs outside of the classroom environment.

President's Advisory Council on Minorities

The President's Advisory Council on Minorities (PACM) is charged to advise the President and the Provost on diversity issues, assess current policies, develop strategic action plans, and suggest programs and policies to help realize racial inclusion, promote cultural sensitivity, and build a broadly diverse community university wide.

Readings and Resources

Includes readings on diversity, Faculty Senate affirmative action reports, and a diversity bibliography of further reading.

Spotlight on Diversity

Highlighting accomplishments around Case and efforts that promote a campus-wide culture of equity, tolerance and diversity.

Supplier Diversity Program

Provides contact information for a diverse range of businesses, enterprises, and institutions.

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Faculty Search Information

 

AA Forms

The University is required to maintain summary information about the search process, applicants and hires. The Chair of the search committee is responsible for ensuring that complete records are kept during the search. Search files must be kept for two years from the dates of appointment of the candidate selected.

Academic Job Openings on the Web

Information on how to post a job opening on the Case website and on HigherEdJobs.com for free.

Candidate AA Form

All candidates applying for faculty positions at Case Western Reserve University should receive an email (where an email address is available) requesting their participation in the collection of voluntary affirmative action data.

Diversify the Pool

Links to various resources and institutions to increase the scope of one's search. Links are sorted into the categories of General Diversity Links, College of Arts and Sciences, Arts and Sciences by Specific Departments, School of Dental Medicine, School of Engineering, School of Law, Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Medical School General, Medical School by Specific Departments, School of Nursing, and Weatherhead School of Management.

Search Guidelines

The Case Faculty Search Guidelines help the search committee navigate the administrative forms and the process of advertising, recruitment, and candidate visits.

Toolkit for Equitable Searches

Includes readings and resources on Faculty Search Committee Guidelines, Reviewing Applicants, Candidate Evaluation Forms, Sample Screening Matrix and Blank Screening Forms, Acceptable and Unacceptable Interview Questions, Bernice Sandler Search Committee Diversity Questions, 49 Interview Questions, Letters of Recommendation, and Sexual Harassment.

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New Faculty Information

 

Blackboard User Support

ITAC Faculty Support Staff is responsible for supporting the Blackboard Community Portal and Learning Management System around Case Campus. They offer support in the form of FAQ, login instructions, and one-on-one personal support.

Campus Map

A map powered by Google that highlights sites on campus, including academic/administrative bulidings, residential areas, restaurants, parking lots, and more.

Child Care

Information on how to find referrals to day care centers, family day care home providers, in-home providers, before/after school programs, preschool/headstart programs, summer programs, emergency/temporary/mildly sick care programs, and "special needs" programs.

Cultural Competency

Resources to develop and enhance cultural competency.

Dining on and Near Campus

Includes information on what sorts of payment these dining facilities accept and where they are located.

Making the Right Moves: A Practical Guide to Scientific Management for Postdocs and New Faculty

Based on courses held in 2002 and 2005 by the Burroughs Wellcome Fund and HHMI, this book is a collection of practical advice and experiences from seasoned biomedical investigators. The second edition contains three new chapters on laboratory leadership, project management, and teaching and course design.

Newcomers Committee

The Newcomers Committee is a group of volunteers (faculty spouses and faculty) who greet new members of the faculty and administration, and their families, to the Case Western Reserve University community.

New Hire Faculty Checklist (PDF)

To help you complete the necessary tasks and paperwork when joining our campus we have provided a checklist to guide you through the employment process.

Partner Hiring Network

Links to organizations that may be a source of academic and non-academic employment for spouses or partners.

Relocation

Information about the Cleveland metropolian area, including University Circle, Cleveland, metropolitan facts, private preparatory schools, local information for foreign nationals, and radio stations.

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Policies

 

ADA Policy

The Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, prohibits discrimination on the basis of disability and protects qualified applicants and employees with disabilities from discrimination in hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, job training, fringe benefits and other aspects of employment.

Consensual Relationships Policy

Case is a community that values an environment of inclusion, trust, and respect as beneficial for the working and learning environment of all its constituents. Romantic or sexual relationships may occur in a University environment given the numbers of people on a University campus. All relationships must be consensual; but, even though the relationship is consensual, it can raise serious concerns about the validity of the consent, conflicts of interest, and preferential treatment. There are certain circumstances when romantic or sexual relationships are expressly prohibited.

Domestic Partner Policy

The passage of state Issue 1, a ban on nontraditional marriages, in Ohio's 2004 election will be far reaching. But please know this: As a private university, Case's domestic partner benefits are not affected by this constitutional amendment. We remain steadfastly committed to respecting all members of our community and according every individual the same freedoms and rights, including domestic partner benefits.

EO/AA Policy

Case Western Reserve University does not discriminate in recruitment, employment nor policy administration on the basis of race, religion, age, sex, color, disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era. In addition, the university expects all employees, students, vendors, and associates to participate in its program of non-discrimination.

Integrity Hotline Policy

Having a method for employees to report concerns of unethical activity anonymously without fear of retaliation is a good practice for any organization. The Integrity Hotline is such a resource. It is toll-free and available around the clock every day. No tracking, call-tracing or recording devices are ever used, and if you wish, you may remain completely anonymous. Just call 866-483-9367 or go to https://www.caseintegrityhotline.com to report your concerns.

Partner Hiring Policy

In today's work environment, it is often the case that a desirable faculty candidate or staff candidate has a partner who will also wish to seek employment, in academia or elsewhere, if the faculty candidate or staff candidate relocates to Case. Similarly, a current faculty member or administrator may have a partner who needs employment in order to enable the pair to remain in Cleveland.

Pre-Tenure Extensions and Workload Release Policy

In recognition of the family obligations facing many faculty, a pre-tenure extension is available to untenured men and women faculty in cases of family emergencies and/or childbirth or adoption.

Sexual Assault Policy

Case Western Reserve University is a community dependent upon trust and respect for its constituent members: students, faculty, and staff. Sexual assault is a violation of that trust and respect. It will not be tolerated. Sexual assault is a serious crime. Any nonconsensual physical contact of a sexual nature is a sexual assault. Rape, statutory rape, incest, forced sodomy, sexual assault with an object, and fondling are examples of sexual assault.

Sexual Harassment Policy

Prompt reporting of sexual harassment is in the best interest of the entire University community. While confidentiality cannot be guaranteed, the University will make all reasonable efforts to maintain the confidentiality of those involved in a sexual harassment complaint.

Workload Release Policy

The University wishes to provide eligible faculty members with a period of time in which to adjust to the demands of parenting newly born or adopted children under the age of six. A faculty member who is the primary care-giving parent and whose duties as a faculty member include teaching and service duties shall be granted a work load release from teaching and service duties for one academic semester following each live birth or each adoption of a child under the age of six.

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Resources for Department Chairs

 

ACE Department Chair Online Resource Center

This resource center is designed for those heading departments or programs and for administrators who work with department leaders.

Anger in the Workplace

One out of five Americans has an anger management problem. Anger is a natural human emotion and is natureís way of empowering us to ìward offî our perception of an attack or threat to our well-being. The Anger Toolkit includes Information about Managing and Coping with Anger in the Workplace, Understanding the Goals of Negative Behavior, Tips on Coping with your Angry Co-workers or Boss, and Four Proven Techniques for Managing Anger.

Child Care

Information on how to find referrals to day care centers, family day care home providers, in-home providers, before/after school programs, preschool/headstart programs, summer programs, emergency/temporary/mildly sick care programs, and "special needs" programs.

New Hire Faculty Checklist (PDF)

To help you complete the necessary tasks and paperwork when joining our campus we have provided a checklist to guide you through the employment process.

Partner Hiring Network

Links to organizations that may be a source of academic and non-academic employment for spouses or partners.

Partner Hiring Policy

In today's work environment, it is often the case that a desirable faculty candidate or staff candidate has a partner who will also wish to seek employment, in academia or elsewhere, if the faculty candidate or staff candidate relocates to Case. Similarly, a current faculty member or administrator may have a partner who needs employment in order to enable the pair to remain in Cleveland.

Roles and Responsibilities of Department Chairs

Links to readings and resources to help chairs navigate their duties.

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University Reports/Research

 

ACES Reports/Research

The Academic Careers in Engineering & Science (ACES) program at Case Western Reserve University was part of the National Science Foundation (NSF) ADVANCE program. The $3.5 million, five-year grant was to develop a national science and engineering workforce that includes the full participation of women at all levels of faculty and academic leadership. Page includes research, reports, outside resources, and links to other ADVANCE institutions.

Institutional Research

The Center for Institutional Research at Case provides information and research to support decision-making, policy analysis, institutional assessment, and strategic planning.

Reports

Reports prepared by the university, particularly on climate, mentoring, and diversity.

Research

Research and presentations on diversity.

Staff Morale

Results of the Staff Advisory Council survey on staff morale.

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Work/Life Resources

 

Academic Calendar

Contains the university's 2007-2012 Five Year Calendar as well as academic calendars for 1989 through 2007.

Anger in the Workplace

One out of five Americans has an anger management problem. Anger is a natural human emotion and is natureís way of empowering us to ìward offî our perception of an attack or threat to our well-being. The Anger Toolkit includes Information about Managing and Coping with Anger in the Workplace, Understanding the Goals of Negative Behavior, Tips on Coping with your Angry Co-workers or Boss, and Four Proven Techniques for Managing Anger.

Benefits Administration

Benefits Administration, located in 224 Crawford Hall, is responsible for administering and updating the benefits program. Employees are responsible for selecting and using their benefits prudently and in the most cost-effective manner.

Information on how to find referrals to day care centers, family day care home providers, in-home providers, before/after school programs, preschool/headstart programs, summer programs, emergency/temporary/mildly sick care programs, and "special needs" programs.

Deliver Me Food

Deliver Me Food provides users with the opportunity to order food from some of their favorite restaurants in Cleveland without having to leave home. The average delivery takes about forty-five minutes to an hour. Whether you are ordering a personal meal or enough for a meeting, Deliver Me Food offers convenient options.

EASE@Work

Employee Assistance Service (EASE) is a voluntary private and confidential program provided through Center for Families and Children (CFC). This service provides counseling and community resources for benefits-eligible employees and family members to help identify problems and develop plans for resolution.

Employee Discounts

Human Resources has arranged for faculty and staff to receive discounts and promotions at various establishments. The program serves as an additional perk to being a valued Case employee.

Faculty Handbook

The Faculty Handbook of Case Western Reserve University, which includes the Constitution, currently exists in two electronic formats, an HTML version and an Adobe Acrobat version. Both are available from this webpage.

Important Phone Numbers

Helpful phone numbers for anyone to have, including security, IT services, and deans.

Research at Case

The campus directory of research on campus, including links to The Research Home Page, Sponsored Projects Administration, Research Compliance, The School of Medicine Office of Research Administration, Research Showcase, Grants Accounting, Graduate Research Education, Technology Transfer, and SOURCE.

Sports

Links to professional, amateur, and recreational sporting teams and events in the Cleveland area.

Temporary Parking

Instructions on how to apply for a temporary change in parking due to an injury or condition.

1-2-1 Fitness Center

Information on what the 1-2-1 Fitness Center has to offer as more than simply a gym.

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