Tennessee Technological University

Faculty Handbook

CONTENTS   
GENERAL INFORMATION   
Definition of "Faculty"   
Disability Accommodation Policy and Procedures   
Faculty Attendance at University Functions   
Financial Exigency   
Job Descriptions of President and Other Academic Officers   
Mission Statement of Tennessee Technological University   
Parking and Traffic Regulations   
Personnel Policy   
Responding to Allegations of Misconduct in Research-Policies & Procedures   
University Standing Committees   
ACADEMICS   
Academic Affairs Executive Council

Academic Deans, Departments, Chairs and Directors

Academic Misconduct Policy   
Adjunct Faculty   
Catalogs   
Undergraduate   
Graduate   
Faculty Absence and the Meeting of Classes   
Faculty Checkout and Overdue Library Materials and Equipment Policy   
Faculty Exchange   
Faculty Participation in Library Acquisitions   
Faculty Proficiency in Oral and Written English   
Graduate Faculty Appointment and Qualifications   
Guidebook for New Faculty   
Library Privileges   
Office Hours   
Regents Online Degree Program (RODP)   
Sheltered Hour   
Textbook Policy   
APPOINTMENTS/TENURE/PROMOTION   
Agreement on Responsibilities    
Tenure-Track Years (chart)   
Academic Freedom and Responsibility 2005   
Academic Tenure 2005   
Tenure Procedures and Forms List 2005   
Faculty Appointments 2005   
Faculty Promotion 2005   
Promotion Procedures and Forms List 2005   
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS   
Annuities   
Bookstore Discount (Section 12.11)   
Check Cashing   
Christmas Savings   
Credit Union   
Educational Opportunities   
Audit/Non-Credit Program   
Desegregation Development Programs   
Educational Assistance for Spouses and Dependent Children   
Fee Discount for Dependents of State Employees   
Fee Waivers   
Grant-in-Aid   
Public Higher Education Fee Waiver for State Employees   
Tuition or Maintenance Fee Reimbursement   
Employee Service Award Program   
Holidays and Pay   
Insurance   
Leaves   (Annual, Sick, etc.)   
Longevity   
Moving Expense   
Retirement/Optional Retirement Program   
Sick Leave Bank   
Spouses & Dependents of Deceased or Retired Faculty & Staff, Privileges & Benefits   
Unemployment Compensation (Section 12.10)   
United States Savings Bonds   
EVALUATIONS/AWARDS/GRANTS   
Annual Faculty Evaluations/Formal Development Procedures   
Evaluation of Instruction   
Evaluation and Reappointment of Chairpersons   
Faculty Evaluation of Administrators   
Caplenor Faculty Research Award   
Fulbright Scholar Program   
Graduate Study by Faculty Members   
Non-Instructional Faculty Assignments   
Outstanding Faculty Awards   
HUMAN RESOURCE SERVICES POLICIES   
Affirmative Action & Equal Employment Opportunities   
Appointments   
Approval of Agreements   
Conflict of Interest Policy   
Copying and Inspecting Public Records   
Drug-Free Campus/Workplace Policy   
Employment Eligibility Verification   
Employment of Minors   
Employment Procedures   
Grievance and Complaint Policy   
Inclement Weather   
Nepotism   
Outside Employment & Extra Compensation

Overload Teaching Policy Interpretation

Political Participation   
Separation of Employment (Resignation, Termination, Retirement)   
State Employee Suggestion Award Program   
Summer Pay   
Tennessee Hazardous Chemicals Right-to-Know Law   
MISCELLANEOUS   
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)   
Administrative Policies and Procedures   
Calendars - University   
Campus Emergency Plan   
Campus Map   
Claims Against TTU (Board of Claims) (Section 12.9)   
Computer Policies   
Consensual Relationships   
Covert Taping Policy   
Emeritus Status   
Faculty Dining Room   
Flower and Gift Fund Regulations

Freedom of Expression

Key Control Regulations   
Memberships and Dues for Faculty Members   
Negligence (Section 12.8)   
Professional Organizations - AAUP & TEA   
Purchasing Policies and Procedures   
Recreational and Athletic Facilities   
Sexual Assault Policy   
Sexual or Racial Harassment Policy   
Tennessee Uniform Administrative Procedures Act   
Tobacco Use   
Travel Reimbursement, Policy and Method   
MISCELLANEOUS OFFICES WEB SITES   
Admissions - Undergraduate   
Alumni Relations   
Athletics   
Bookstore   
Bryan Symphony Orchestra   
Bursar's Office   
Business & Fiscal Affairs   
Career Services   
Cooperative Education   
Counseling Center   
Disability Services   
Eagle Card Office   
Facilities and Business Services   
Financial Aid Office   
Fitness Center   
Food Services   
Graduate School   
Graduation Office   
Health Services   
Human Resource Services   
Information Technology Services   
Institutional Research   
International Student Affairs   
Interdisciplinary Studies & Extended Education   
Military Science   
Minority Affairs   
Photographic Services   
Post Office   
President's Office   
Printing Services   
Public Affairs   
Purchasing Office   
Records and Registration Office   
Research Office   
Residential Life   
Safety and Security   
Scholarships   
Strategic Planning   
Student Activities Office   
Telecommunications Office   
University Advancement   
Women's Center   
STUDENT ITEMS   
Cheating/Plagiarism (Section III.(2))   
Class Attendance by Students   
Confidentiality of Student Records   
Course Syllabus   
Examinations and Tests   
Grade Appeals Procedures   
Grading System and Grade Reports   
Student Advisor Guidelines   
Student Conduct & Disciplinary Sanctions (Section I.)   
Student Orientation   
APPENDICES   
Academic Council Procedures   
Administrative Council Procedures   
Faculty Senate Procedures   
Promotion Forms 2005   
Tenure Forms 2005   

This page maintained by Carol Holley. Last Updated:  November 20, 2008