Preface
This handbook contains information describing faculty roles and responsibilities, academic operations, personnel policies, and the shared governance model. It is the product of collaborative discussion among the Faculty, academic leaders, and the administrative offices of the Institute. All faculty members are expected to be familiar with the contents of this handbook, which is reviewed and updated annually for accuracy and relevance.
Changes for 2016-2017 include:
Section I. Introduction
- The Academic Affairs Organization Chart reflects the most current structure.
Section II. Faculty Handbook
- Bylaws of the Faculty have been updated to incorporate 19 amendments approved by the Faculty Senate on April 15, 2016.
- The Procedures for Promotion include a timetable for 2016-2017
Section III. Faculty Policies and Procedures
- A sentence has been added to the policies for visiting faculty appointments requiring that international scholars coordinate their visits with the Office of Student and Alumni Services to obtain the necessary visas.
- A link to the most recent and complete policies and forms has been added to the Guidelines for Institute-Sponsored Travel Study.