Handbook

Title Page

Table of Contents

Preface

Chapter 1 - Organization and Governance

(History of LeTourneau University, Statements of University Philosophy, Institutional Governance, Board of Trustees, Administrative Structure, Institutional Governance Committees, Institutional Organizations, Policy Additions and Changes)

Chapter 2 - Faculty Employment

(Definition of Faculty Status, Types of Faculty Contracts, Search, Appointment and Orientation, Personnel Records, Evaluation, Promotion, Honorary Degrees, Tenure, Separation from the University, Faculty Rights and Responsibilities, Faculty Development, Workload, Grievances)

Chapter 3 - Staff Employment

(Definition of Staff Status, Categories of Staff Employment, Search, Appointment and Orientation, Personnel Records, Evaluation, Promotion and Pay Raises, Separation from the University, Staff Rights and Responsibilities, Staff Development, Workload, Grievances)

Chapter 4 - Faculty and Staff Employment

(Working Conditions, Leaves with or without Pay, Employee Benefits, Compensation Policies)

Chapter 5 - Academic Policies and Services

(Learning Resources, Classroom, Registration and Records, Curriculum Changes, Academic and Administrative Services)

Chapter 6 - Administrative, Financial and Other Policies

(Emergencies, Emergency Closing Policy, Keys and Locks, Mail and Freight, Internal Communications, Use of Campus Facilities by LeTourneau Community/Master Calendar, Telephones, Financial Reports, Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders, University Store Purchases—Personal Items, Equipment Use, University Vehicle Use, Group Travel Policy, Building Care, Dining Hall, Community Use of Campus Facilities, parking, Storage on Campus, Flower Fund, Vending Machines, Service Awards, Children or Visitors While at Work, Employment and Privacy, Flag Policy, Procedure for Names in Memory, Receptions and Parties, Serving of Summons, Warrants, and Civil Process papers, Information Requests and Institutional Research, Identification Cards)

Chapter 7 - Student Affairs Policies of Interest

(Student Handbook, Student Conduct and Disciplinary Action, Initiations, Student Dress Code, Solicitation, Sponsorship and Organizations, Staley Lecture Series, Speaker's Honorarium, Campus Security, Surveys, Student Complaint Policy, Students with Disabilities)

Chapter 8 - External Relations Policies

(Communication Channels, Fundraising, Grants Policy, Political Activity, University Advisory Councils, Guidelines for External Publications)

Appendix A - Teaching Faculty Organization Constitution and Bylaws

Appendix B - Intellectual Property Policy

Appendix C - Substance Abuse Program

Appendix D - IRB Policies and Procedures

Appendix E - Gift Policies and Guidelines

Appendix F - Graphic Standards Manual

Appendix G - Search Procedure Guidelines and Guidelines for Checking References

Appendix H - Internet Publishing Guidelines

Appendix I - Anti-Harassment Policy

Appendix J - Organizational Charts

Changelogs

changes effective 09/04/2004

changes effective 08/04/2004

Keyword Index

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