
	The University of Alabama Faculty Handbook

CHAPTER ONE - GENERAL INFORMATION

I. Mission of the University

II. History of the University

III. Symbols of the University

A. Institutional Seal

B. University Name

C. Colors

D. Denny Chimes

E. President's Home

F. Gorgas Home

IV. Administrative Organization

A. Board of Trustees

B. Office of the Chancellor

C. Office of the President

D. Provost and Office for Academic Affairs

E. Office of University Advancement

F. Office for Financial Affairs

G. Office for Student Affairs

H. Divisions of the University

Capstone College of Nursing
College of Arts and Sciences
College of Commerce and Business Administration
College of Community Health Sciences
College of Continuing Studies
College of Education
College of Engineering
College of Human Environmental Sciences
Graduate School
College of Communication and Information Sciences
School of Law
School of Social Work
University Libraries

I. Departments and Areas

J. Faculty Members

V. Faculty Participation in University Administration

A. Committees and Task Forces

B. Curriculum Matters

C. Faculty Senate

VI. Research and Allied Organizations

VII. University Accreditations

CHAPTER TWO - FACULTY PERSONNEL POLICIES

I. Introduction
II. Criteria and Standards for Appointments: A. Instructor; B. Assistant Professor; C. Associate Professor; D. Professor; E. Endowed Chairs and Professorships; F. Temporary Ranks; G. Joint Appointments; H. Non-Faculty Research Appointments
III. Criteria and Standards for Promotion: A. Promotion from Instructor to Assistant Professor; B. Promotion from Assistant Professor to Associate Professor; C. Promotion from Associate Professor to Professor
IV. Criteria and Standards for Awarding Tenure to Probationary Faculty: A. Criteria and Standards; B. Duration of Probationary Status; C. Initial Appointment with Tenure
V. Composition of Faculty Committees for Appointments, Promotions,: Progress Reviews, and Tenure
VI. Preparation of Dossiers; Subsequent Additions
VII. Progress Reviews of Probationary Faculty
VIII. Procedures for Making Tenure Recommendations: A. Departmental Tenure Recommendations; B. Divisional Tenure Recommendations; C. University Tenure Decision
IX. Procedures for Making Promotion Recommendations
X. Policy and Guidelines on Faculty Evaluation
XI. Employment of Members of the Same Family
XII. Resignations
XIII. Retirement
XIV. Termination and Severance
XV. Appointment, Evaluation, and Replacement of Administrators

CHAPTER THREE - FACULTY CONDUCT AND COMPENSATION

I. Academic Freedom
II. Code of Conduct: A. Introduction; B. The Statement
III. Participation in Political Activities
IV. Policy on Contributions
V. Mediation and Grievance System
VI. Faculty Work Loads and Assignments: A. Work Load and Full-time Equivalent; B. University Convocations
VII. Supplemental Compensation Policy: A. Definitions; B. Supplemental Compensation; C. Internal Supplementary Compensation; D. Reporting Procedures; E. Conflict Provisions
VIII. Sabbatical Leaves: A. Eligibility; B. Term of Leave and Compensation; C. Application and Approval Process; D. Administration; E. Reporting
IX. Faculty Exchange
X. Support for Research: A. Departmental Support; B. Divisional Support; C. Support from the Office for Academic Affairs
XI. Conflict of Interest: A. Government Sponsored Research; B. Textbook Selection
XII. Patent Procedures
XIII. Copyright Policy
XIV. Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials
XV. Academic Calendar and Compensation Periods: A. Calendar; B. Compensation Periods
XVI. Summer Session and Interim Program: A. Summer Session; B. Interim Program
XVII. Internal Degree Candidacy

CHAPTER FOUR - FACULTY BENEFITS

I. Retirement, Insurance, and Other Group Benefits: A. Retirement; B. Life Insurance; C. Long-term Disability Insurance; D. Medical Insurance; E. Dental Insurance; F. Flexible Spending Accounts for Health and Dependent Care; G. Drug Abuse Prevention Program
II. Educational Benefits: A. Tuition Grants; B. Library Privileges for Dependents
III. Leaves: A. Leaves of Absence; B. Annual Leave
IV. Emergency Medical Care for Job-Related Injuries: A. Emergency Medical Care for On-the-Job Injuries; B. Hazardous Materials Management Program
V. Business Services: A. Discount Privileges at the University Supply Store; B. Check Cashing
VI. Educational and Support Services: A. Child Development Center; B. Infant Laboratory; C. Rose Tower Learning Center; D. Human Development Laboratory; E. Speech and Hearing Center; F. Counseling Services (Selected Community Organizations)
VII. Cultural and Recreational Benefits: A. Cultural Programs; B. Athletic Privileges; C. Student Recreation Center; D. Harry Pritchett Golf Course; E. Mound State Monument; F. University Arboretum; G. University Club
VIII. Miscellaneous Benefits: A. Faculty Housing; B. Parking Privileges; C. University Automobiles; D. Educational Media; E. ID Cards; F. Duplicating and Printing Services; G. Publicity; H. Lost and Found; I. Alabama Credit Union

CHAPTER FIVE - FACULTY AND STUDENT-INSTRUCTIONAL GUIDELINES

I. Introduction

II. Advising, Office Hours, and Registration

A. Academic Advising

B. Office Hours

C. Registration

D. Advising Student Organizations

E. Tutoring

III. Class Scheduling and Class Attendance

A. Class Schedule

B. Faculty Class Attendance

C. Student Attendance

IV. Course Requirements and Textbooks

A. Accurate Course Descriptions and Syllabi

B. Textbooks

C. Distribution of Materials in Class Subject to Copyright Policy

D. Academic Honor Code

E. Collection of Student Fees

V. Assignments and Evaluations

A. Assignments and Evaluations

B. Study Week

C. Final Examinations and Evaluations

D. Opportunities for Making Up Examinations and Assignments

VI. Records and Grades

A. Class Records

B. Student Records

C. Reporting Grades

D. Posting Grades

E. Changing Grades

VII. Student Evaluation of Teaching

APPENDIX

(NOTE: The following appendices describe policies in effect at the time this Handbook was published. Copies of any subsequent

revisions will be available in departmental and divisional offices and in the Office for Academic Affairs.)

Appendix A.	Policies and Guidelines for Faculty Participation in the Selection and Evaluation of Deans and Department Chairpersons and in the Review of Academic Programs
Appendix B.	Mediation and Grievance System
Appendix C.	Academic Misconduct Disciplinary Policy
Appendix D.	University-wide Academic Grievance Procedures
Appendix E.	Conflicts of Interest in Government-sponsored Research
Appendix F.	Constitution for the Faculty Senate
Appendix G.	Patent Policy
Appendix H.	Determination of Rights in Copyrightable Materials at the University of Alabama
Appendix I.	Sexual Harassment Policy
Appendix J.	Personal, Familial and Consensual-sexual Relationships Policy
Appendix K.	Policy Statement on Conversion from Administrative to Faculty Status
Appendix L.	Policy on Academic Misconduct in Scholarly Activities
Appendix M.	Criteria and Procedures for Appointments to Endowed Chairs and Professorships
Appendix N.	Principles and Procedures for Merger or Discontinuance of Academic Units
Appendix O.	Sexual Assault Policy
Appendix P.	Qualifications for the Graduate Faculty of The University of Alabama
Appendix Q.	Outreach and Academic Citizenship: A Guide to Documentation and Evaluation

Office for Academic Affairs - April 1999