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