Faculty Handbook 2011–2012 Published by the Office of the Provost 2 Introduction This handbook has been pre- tory. The Operating Policy and pared by the Texas Tech Uni- Procedure Manual provides ad- versity Office of the Provost ditional information on a variety as a convenient reference for of topics and is available in de- present and prospective faculty partmental offices and online at members and teaching assis- www.depts.ttu.edu/opmanual. tants. Although it contains a A number of items within the number of statements of policy handbook are followed by a ref- and existing arrangements, it erenced link to the OP Manual, does not purport to cover all the available information. More such as OP 32.29. precise and detailed informa- We recommend that faculty tion may be secured from members verify all policies appropriate personnel or from stated in the handbook with other publications, some of the latest updates to the OP which are listed below. Should exact text be needed, consult Manual. Board of Regents poli- the document cited at the end cies are maintained in the Rules of the pertinent section. and Regulations of the Board of Regents of the Texas Tech Present and prospective fac- University System (www.depts. ulty will also find several other ttu.edu/oppol/) and are refer- university publications helpful enced in this handbook. in providing information not included herein. The publica- The information contained tions are available for reference herein may be changed at any online or through the depart- time by action of appropriate ment office. Among the publi- segments of the institution. cations are the Undergraduate/ Even though the material was Graduate Catalog and School submitted to numerous uni- of Law Catalog (available at versity officials for verification, www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpub- lications), the Student Affairs errors may occur. We encour- Handbook (www.ttu.edu/ age submission of corrections studentaffairs), the Directory or changes to the Office of the of Standing Councils and Com- Provost. We extend our apprecia- mittees (www.depts.ttu.edu/ tion and gratitude to the many provost/councilscmtes/), and persons who helped in compiling the university telephone direc- and reviewing this handbook. 3 Contents See additional resources for faculty and staff at www.ttu.edu/facstaff/ General Information 5 Southwest/Special Collections Library • 16 1 Speech/Language/Hearing Clinic • 16 Mission • Campuses • History • Organiza- Susan Polgar Institute for Chess Excellence • 17 tional Structure • Board of Regents • Office Student Union Building • 17 of the Chancellor • Office of the President Teaching Academy • 17 Teaching, Learning, and Technology Center • 18 Role of the Faculty 8 2 Texas Tech Foundation • 18 Texas Tech Policy Department • 19 Facilities and Services 9 Texas Tech Agricultural Field Laboratories • 19 3 Texas Tech University Research Athletic Facilities, NCAA Programs • 9 Farm–Pantex • 19 Bookstore • 9 University Parking Service • 19 Broadcasting • 9 University Press • 20 KOHM–FM • KTXT–TV University Student Housing • 20 Central Warehouse • 9 Vietnam Center and Archive • 21 Central Stores • Receiving and Shipping Computing Services • 10 Office of the Provost 22 Information Technology (IT) Division • 4 Technology Assessment • Technology Administration • Academic Structure • Support • IT Help Central • Telecom- Provost’s Council • Academic Council • munications • High Performance Com- Faculty Senate • Graduate Affairs • puting Center • Institutional Research University Councils and Committees and Information Management • Applica- tion Development Support • Commu- Research 24 nication Services • Information Systems • 5 Technology Operations and Systems University Recognized Centers and Institutes • Management Intellectual Property Rights • Research Advi- Distance and Off-Campus Education • 11 sory Council • Office of Research Services Equal Employment Opportunity • 12 Hospitality Services • 12 Faculty Affairs 26 Institutional Advancement 6 Academic Year • 25 Office of International Affairs • 13 Academic Freedom • 26 International Cultural Center • Interna- tional Student and Scholar Services • Academic Integrity • 26 Study Abroad • International Center for Instructor Sanctions • Grade Appeal Arid and Semiarid Land Studies Procedure • Repeated Academic Libraries • 14 Misconduct • School of Law Mail Services • 14 Academic Regulations • 27 Copy/Mail at the SUB • MailTech Adoption, Sale of Textbooks & Related Museum of Texas • 14 Materials • 27 National Ranching Heritage Center • 15 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) • 28 Psychology Clinic 15 Appointments • 29 Publications • 15 Awards and Honors • 29 Office of Official Publications • Civility in the Classroom • 29 Office of Communications and Marketing • Commencement • 29 Student Media • Alumni Magazine Communicable and Transmittable Disease Purchasing and Contracting • 16 Control in the Employee Workforce • 29 Registrar • 16 Conflict of Interest and Ethics Code • 30 4 contents Holding Non-Elective Offices and Multiple Benefits and Services 41 State Employments • Sponsored Research 7 Credit Union • 41 Consulting or Outside Employment • 30 Holiday and Sick Leave • 41 Correspondence Requiring Official Action • 30 Group Insurance • 41 Days of No Classes • 31 Other Insurance • 42 Emeritus Appointments • 31 TexFlex Programs • 42 Endowed Chairs and Designated Recreational Sports • 43 Professorships • 31 Retirement • 43 Faculty Enrollment in Classes • 31 Supplemental Retirement Programs • 44 Faculty Responsibility 31 Ticket Privileges • 44 Teaching • Research and Scholarly Activity • Athletics Music, Dance, Art Exhibits, University Service • Professional Service • • Lectures and Theatre Professional Service • Community Service • Conduct of University Members • Drug- Free Workplace • Employee Assistance Emergency Procedures 45 Program • Sexual Harassment 8 Faculty-Student Conflict of Interest • 33 Faculty Workload • 33 9 Financial Exigency Plan 46 Final Examinations • 33 Grade Records • 33 Subject Index 50 Grade Replacement • 34 10 Holding Public Office • 34 Leaves of Absence • 34 Appendix I: Operating Policies Development Leave • Sick Leave 11 and Procedures Misconduct in Research by Faculty • 35 Nepotism • 35 Appendix II: Regents’ Rules Off-Campus Student Trips and Activities • 35 12 Office Hours • 36 Operating Policies and Procedures • 36 Political Activity • 36 Post-Tenure Review • 37 Posting of Student Grades • 37 Private Use of University Property • 37 Promotion and Salary Increases • 37 Religious Holy Days • 37 Salary Payment • 38 Security Control of Keys • 38 Small Classes • 38 Smoking • 38 Student Health Services • 38 Student Organization Advisors • 39 Summer Appointments • 39 Tenure Policy and Standards • 39 Travel Reimbursement • 39 Use of University Buildings and Grounds • 40 Visiting Speakers • 40 5 1General Information Mission 1927 within the School of Liberal Arts. A “Division of Graduate Studies” was established in 1935 and eventu- As a public research university, Texas Tech advances ally became known as the Graduate School in 1954. knowledge through innovative and creative teaching, research, and scholarship. The university is dedicated to By action of the Texas State Legislature, Texas Techno- student success by preparing learners to be ethical lead- logical College formally became Texas Tech University ers for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. The on September 1, 1969. At that time the schools of Agri- university is committed to enhancing the cultural and cultural Sciences, Arts and Sciences, Business Adminis- economic development of the state, nation, and world. tration, Education, Engineering, and Home Economics also became known as “colleges.” Architecture became Campuses a college in 1986. Two colleges changed their names in 1993 to reflect the broadening fields each serves: the Texas Tech University is the largest institution of the College of Agricultural Sciences became the College of Texas Tech University System. More than 30,000 Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources and the Col- students attend classes in Lubbock on the 1,839-acre lege of Home Economics became the College of Human campus. The university also operates the Research Sciences. The Honors College was established in 1998, Center–East Campus (Lubbock); Texas Tech University and the College of Visual and Performing Arts opened in Farm at Pantex in the Texas Panhandle; research facilities 2002. Mass Communications became a college in 2004. at Reese Technology Center (west of Lubbock); agricul- University College was established in 2008. tural field laboratories at New Deal; Texas Tech Univer- The Texas State Legislature authorized funds in 1965 sity Center at Junction (411-acre educational facility in for establishing the Texas Tech University School of the Texas Hill Country); and off-campus educational sites Law, and the Law School’s first dean was appointed in at El Paso, Fredericksburg, Highland Lakes, and Waco. 1966. The first class of 72 students enrolled in 1967. The Law School was approved by the American Bar As- The Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center is a sociation in 1970 and is fully accredited by the Supreme separate university in the Texas Tech University System Court of Texas (1968) and the Association of American and includes the School of Medicine, Anita Thigpen Perry Law Schools (1969). School of Nursing, School of Allied Health Sciences, Grad- uate School of Biomedical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, As a member of the National Collegiate