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The Purpose of the Faculty Handbook is to describe the administrative policies and procedures of the University which affect academic units. Reasonable efforts have been made to cover all important matters and to ensure that the contents are accurate; in the event that areas of policy have been omitted or are not stated clearly, or if ambiguities or inconsistencies are found to exist, decisions will be made by appropriate officials of the University.

The University reserves the right to amend or alter the conditions and terms contained in this Handbook as it deems necessary. The University will attempt to give notice of changes of information, policy, and procedure to faculty members and administrative personnel; inquiries as to whether the information contained herein is the current policy and procedure of the University should be made at the Office for Academic Affairs. Board of Trustees Rule 151 contains this statement:

Although this handbook intends to reflect currently any policies or rules of the Board of Trustees of The University of Alabama referred to or incorporated herein, users are cautioned that changes or additions to such policies or rules may have become effective since the publication of this material. In the event of such a conflict the current statements of Board policy contained in the official minutes of rules, bylaws, and guidelines shall prevail.

This Handbook will be revised periodically. The revision process will include consultation with the Council of Deans and with the Steering Committee of the Faculty Senate. Suggestions for changes should be addressed to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs.

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• Compliance with the Americans   with Disabilities Act
• Equal Opportunity Policy & Nondiscrimination Notice
• Notice
• Sexual Harassment Policy
• Statement on Diversity
• CHAPTER 1 Section I: Mission of the University
• Section II: History
• Section III: Symbols
• Section IV: Administrative
• Section V: Faculty Participation
• Section VI: Research
• Section VII: University Accreditations
• CHAPTER 2 Section I: Faculty Personnel Policies
• Section II: Appointments
• Section III: Promotion
• Section IV: Awarding Tenure to Probationary Faculty
• Section V: Composition of Faculty Committees
• Section VI: Preparation of Dossiers
• Section VII: Progress Reviews
• Section VIII: Procedures for Making Tenure Recommendations

• Section IX: Procedures for Making Promotion Recommendations
• Section X: Policy and Guidelines
• Section XI: Employment of Members of the Same Family
• Section XII: Resignations
• Section XIII: Retirement
• Section XIV: Termination and Severance
• Section XV: Appointment, Evaluation, and Replacement of Administrators
• CHAPTER 3 Section I: Faculty Conduct & Compensation
• Section II: Code of Conduct
• Section III: Participation in Political Activities
• Section IV: Policy on Contributions
• Section V: Mediation and Grievance System
• Section VI: Faculty Work Loads & Assignments
• Section VII: Supplemental Compensation Policy
• Section VIII: Sabbatical Leaves
• Section IX: Faculty Exchange
• Section X: Support for Research

• Section XI: Conflict of Interest
• Section XII: Patent Procedures
• Section XIII: Copyright Policy
• Section XIV: Reproduction of Copyrighted Materials
• Section XV: Academic Calendar & Compensation Periods
• Section XVI: Summer Session and Interim Program
• Section XVII: Internal Degree Candidacy
• CHAPTER 4 Section I: Faculty Benefits
• Section II: Educational Benefits
• Section III: Leaves
• Section IV: Emergency Medical Care for Job-Related Injuries
• Section V: Business Services
• Section VI: Educational and Support Services
• Section VII: Cultural and Recreational Benefits
• Section VIII: Miscellaneous Benefits
• CHAPTER 5 Section I: Faculty & Student Instructional Guidelines
• Section II: Advising, Office Hours and Registration
• Section III: Class Scheduling and Class Attendance
• Section IV: Course Requirements and Textbooks
• Section V: Assignments and Evaluations
• Section VI: Records and Grades
• Section VII: Student Evaluation of Teaching
• APPENDIX
• APPENDIX A
• APPENDIX B
• APPENDIX C
• APPENDIX D
• APPENDIX E
• APPENDIX E.1
• APPENDIX F
• APPENDIX G
• APPENDIX H
• APPENDIX I
• APPENDIX J
• APPENDIX K
• APPENDIX L
• APPENDIX M
• APPENDIX N
• APPENDIX O
• APPENDIX P
• APPENDIX Q
• APPENDIX X
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