Faculty Resource Manual

Academic Regulations and Procedures

MTSU Policy Manual
MTSU Promotion Guidelines
- Promotion to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor Recommendation Form (for faculty hired prior to July 1, 2004)
- Promotion to Assistant Professor, Associate Professor or Professor Recommendation Form (for faculty hired after July 1, 2004 and everyone after July 1, 2008)
MTSU Tenure Guidelines (for faculty hired before July 1, 2004)
MTSU Tenure Guidelines (for faculty hired after July 1, 2004 and everyone after July 1, 2008)
Outline of Faculty Data
Employee Handbook Table of Contents
Faculty Handbook
Student Handbook
MTSU Undergraduate Catalog URL
MTSU Graduate Catalog URL
Course Schedule & Registration Guide
- Calendar
- Final Exam Schedule

Instruction/Teaching

Sample Faculty Workload Form Part A (p. 17)
Sample Faculty Workload Form Part B
The Course Syllabus Basic Information
Graduate Faculty Membership Application Form
Student Evaluation of Teaching Effectiveness Form
Student Teaching Evaluation Results
Office Hours Policy
Faculty Absence Form (Contact Department Office)
Change of Grade Form
Textbook Changes (See Bookstore Section)
Supplemental Books (See Bookstore Section)
Advisor Assignment Policy in Your Department
- Aerospace
- Agribusiness/Agriscience
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering Technology
- Mathematical Sciences (Contact Department Office)
- Military Science
- School of Nursing
- Physics & Astronomy
Course Substitution Form
Upper-Division Forms by Department
- Aerospace
- Agribusiness/Agriscience
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Computer Science
- Engineering Technology
- Mathematical Sciences
- Military Science-(Not Applicable)
- School of Nursing (Contact Department Office)
- Physics & Astronomy
Graduate Candidacy Form
Basic & Applied Sciences College Advisor Information
Awards Related to Teaching
- University Outstanding Teacher Award - Faculty Ballot
- University Outstanding Teacher Award - Student Ballot
- Award for Innovative Excellence in Teaching, Learning and Technology
- Outstanding Achievement in Instructional Technology Award

(Internal) Grants Related to Teaching
Instructional Technology Support Center
Learning, Teaching and Innovative Technologies Center
Tuition Discount for Faculty Member and Family Members

Research & Grants

Service

University Service
- University Committees
- College Committees
  - Undergraduate Research Council
  - Promotion and Tenure Review Committee
  - Awards Ceremony Committee
  - Institutional Effectiveness Committee
- Departmental Committees
  - Departmental committee assignments are made by the Chair/Director of the department/school to meet the needs of the programs.
Public Service
- Outstanding Public Service Award
- Public Service Grant General Information
- Public Service Grant Application Form
- Public Service Grant Budget
- Professional Service
  - Referee for Journals and Conference Proceedings
  - Conference Committees
  - Officer in Professional Organization
  - Evaluator for Accrediting Agencies

Resources

Academic Master Plan
Department Chair/School Director
Faculty Information and Resources
Faculty Mentor
- Departmental Faculty Mentoring Policy (Contact Department Office)
Office of Information Technology (key people, phones and emails)
Travel
- Departmental Travel Policy (Contact Department Office)
- Travel Authorization Form
- Travel Expense Form
Non-Instructional Assignment
Faculty Access
Faculty PipelineMT
Multimedia Development Center
Micro Computer Repair Specialist (x5518)
Micro Computer Local Service Provider (x8206)

Assessment

Major Field Test (required of all graduating seniors for Performance Funding)
- Major Field Test Results for CBAS
California Critical Thinking Skills Test (required of all graduating seniors for Performance Funding)
- General Education Test Results

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