TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

HANDBOOK

The College of Education Handbook provides information that is essential to the effective and efficient administration of the College and its programs.  Other information equally important to a knowledgeable faculty concerning the general operations and procedures of the University is found in the Undergraduate and Graduatge Catalog, the Texas Tech University Faculty Handbook (www.depts.ttu.edu/officialpublications) and the Texas Tech Board of Regents’ Rules (www.depts.ttu.edu/oppol).  You are encouraged to refer to these publications in addition to specific operating procedures that can be found in the Texas Tech University Operating Policies and Procedure Manual on the TTU website:  http://www.ttu.edu/~ttuopman/.

AUGUST 2009

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

COLLEGE MISSION/VISION

Mission Statement

Vision Statement

Statement of Philosophy Regarding Diversity

Conceptual Framework for Professional Education Programs

Knowledge Base Statement

Educator Preparation Assessment System

COE Governance

 

COE ORGANIZATION

College of Education Organization and Administration

Academic and Administrative Offices

COE Organizational Chart

COE Faculty Voting Roster

Duties of Administrative Officers, Faculty, and Staff

Dean's Council for Resource Development and Public Relations (formerly "Development Council")

Committee and Council Members

Description of Committees and Councils

Centers

Descriptions of Centers

 

FACULTY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Faculty Hiring Policy

Summer Session Employment

Faculty Office Hours

Support for Scholarly Activities

Vaction/Sick/Faculty Development Leaves

 

FACULTY TEACHING

Faculty Workload

Teaching Responsibilities

Guidelines for Preparing Course Templates and Course Syllabi

Guidelines for Preparing New Course Proposals

Distance Education Guidelines

 

FACULTY EVALUATION

Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness

Annual Faculty Review

Annual Review Hearing Committee

Non-Tenured, Tenure Track Faculty Review

COE Promotion and Tenure Policy and Procedures

COE Posttenure Review Policy

TTU Promotion and Tenure Policy and Procedures

 

RESEARCH

Grant Related Activities

Pilot Grant Policy (Spring, 2007-Spring, 2009) Approved February 23, 2007

 

TRAVEL INFORMATION

Policy on Faculty Travel and Development Funds

Travel

Mileage Report Form

Travel Application Form

 

TECHNOLOGY/TTU EQUIPMENT

Policies on Support of Personal Devices and Software Installation

Learning Resources Center

State-Owned Property

 

STUDENT INFORMATION

Resolution of Student Concerns/Complaints

Student Advisement and Recruitment

Student Organizations

Graduate Assistantships

Annual Review of Graduate Students

Policy for Distributing Travel Funds for Graduate Students

Scholarships

 

MISCELLANIOUS INFORMATION

Clerical Services

Safety

Access to Records Policy

Telephone

FAX Machine

Cell Phone Policy

Outreach and Extended Studies

Education Service Center, Region 17

State Employees Charitable Campaign (S.E.C.C.)