TEXAS TECH
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLLEGE MISSION/VISION
Statement of Philosophy Regarding Diversity
Conceptual Framework for Professional Education Programs
COE ORGANIZATION
Academic and Administrative Offices
Duties of Administrative Officers, Faculty, and Staff
Dean's Council for Resource Development and Public Relations (formerly "Development Council")
Description of Committees and Councils
FACULTY EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION
Support for Scholarly Activities
Vaction/Sick/Faculty Development Leaves
FACULTY TEACHING
Guidelines for Preparing Course Templates and Course Syllabi
Guidelines for Preparing New Course Proposals
FACULTY EVALUATION
Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness
Annual Review Hearing Committee
Non-Tenured, Tenure Track Faculty Review
COE Promotion and Tenure Policy and Procedures
TTU Promotion and Tenure Policy and Procedures
RESEARCH
Pilot Grant Policy (Spring, 2007-Spring, 2009) Approved February 23, 2007
TRAVEL INFORMATION
Policy on Faculty Travel and Development Funds
TECHNOLOGY/TTU EQUIPMENT
Policies on Support of Personal Devices and Software Installation
STUDENT INFORMATION
Resolution of Student Concerns/Complaints
Student Advisement and Recruitment
Annual Review of Graduate Students
Policy for Distributing Travel Funds for Graduate Students
MISCELLANIOUS INFORMATION