PART-TIME (ADJUNCT) FACULTY RESOURCE MANUAL 2019-20 Prepared by the Office of the Provost PART-TIME (ADJUNCT) FACULTY RESOURCE MANUAL CONTENTS FORWARD ................................................................................................................................... 1 GENERAL INFORMATION ............................................................................................................ 1 MISSION, VISION AND VALUES ................................................................................................... 1 OUR HERITAGE, PHILOSOPHY AND GOALS ............................................................................. 1 TCU CORE CURRICULUM ............................................................................................................ 3 ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................ 3 Board of Trustees ................................................................................................................ 3 Administration ...................................................................................................................... 4 Academic Organization ....................................................................................................... 7 ACADEMIC RESPONSIBILITIES, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES ............................................. 8 Teaching ............................................................................................................................. 8 Office Hours ........................................................................................................................ 8 University Communication ................................................................................................... 8 Course Syllabus .................................................................................................................. 8 Class “Walks” ...................................................................................................................... 8 Faculty Absences ................................................................................................................ 9 Grading ............................................................................................................................... 9 A Further Word on Grading ................................................................................................. 9 Dispute of Grades ............................................................................................................... 9 Procedures for Grade Appeal ............................................................................................ 10 Grade Rosters ................................................................................................................... 11 Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act ........................................................................ 11 Students with Disabilities, Policy and Procedures .............................................................. 12 Attendance Expectations & Official Absence Policy ........................................................... 13 Withdrawal from Class ....................................................................................................... 14 Student-Initiated Withdrawal Policy ................................................................................... 14 Bad Weather Days ............................................................................................................ 14 Academic Conduct Policy .................................................................................................. 14 Disruptive Classroom Behavior and Lack of Academic Progress ....................................... 18 Discipline, Students ........................................................................................................... 19 Alcohol and Drugs Policy ................................................................................................... 19 Campus No Smoking Policy .............................................................................................. 20 Final Evaluative Exercise Policy ........................................................................................ 20 End of Semester Study Period .......................................................................................... 21 Exception to Final Examination and Study Day Policies for Graduating Students .............. 21 Student Evaluation of Instruction ....................................................................................... 21 Class Scheduling ............................................................................................................... 21 Class Periods .................................................................................................................... 21 Class Rosters .................................................................................................................... 21 Student Records ................................................................................................................ 21 Teaching Materials ............................................................................................................ 21 Instructional Equipment Policy ........................................................................................... 22 Textbooks and Course Packets, Procedures for Ordering ................................................. 22 Outside Speakers .............................................................................................................. 22 Field Trips ......................................................................................................................... 23 ACADEMIC SUPPORT UNITS ..................................................................................................... 23 TCU Library ....................................................................................................................... 23 Office for Institutional Effectiveness ................................................................................... 25 Center for Academic Services ........................................................................................... 25 Koehler Center for Instruction, Innovation and Engagement .............................................. 26 William L. Adams Center for Writing .................................................................................. 26 Center for Instructional Services ........................................................................................ 26 Information Technology ..................................................................................................... 26 Extended Education Office ................................................................................................ 27 STUDENT SUPPORT UNITS ....................................................................................................... 27 Campus Life ...................................................................................................................... 27 The Counseling Center ...................................................................................................... 27 Health Center .................................................................................................................... 28 The Office of Religious & Spiritual Life............................................................................... 28 MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES AND SERVICES .......................................................................... 28 Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity ............................................................. 28 Sexual Harassment Policy .......................................................................................... 28 Code of Conduct Policy ..................................................................................................... 30 Network and Computer Usage Policy ................................................................................ 30 Bring-Your-Own Device (BYOD) Policy………………………………………………………… 33 Policy for Computer Technology Acquisitions…………………………………………………. 35 Data Classification Policy………………………………………………………………………… 35 Mailing and Post Office Services ....................................................................................... 38 Human Resources ............................................................................................................ 39 On-the-Job Injuries ............................................................................................................ 39 Personal Property on Campus ........................................................................................... 40 Privileges Enjoyed by Part-time Faculty ............................................................................. 40 Identification Cards ............................................................................................................ 40 Compliance Training……………………………………………………………………………….41 Wellness Program ............................................................................................................. 41 Holidays ............................................................................................................................ 41 Pay Periods and Salary Checks ........................................................................................ 41 Direct Deposit………………………………………………………………………………………41