Policy and Procedure Handbooks

Handbook detailing information for employees of the Department of Biology regarding administrative processes and procedures.

This handbook outlines the faculty-approved guidelines for assessment, promotion, and benchmarks for assessment. Amendments to the Faculty Assessment,Promotion, and Review Guide have been approved by the faculty. Amendments to this handbook can be proposed by any faculty member. All proposed amendment(s) must be submitted to the DEO for consideration by the Executive Committee and voted on by the full faculty. Voting procedure and majority required for approval of amendment(s) will follow the guidelines established for voting on issues in faculty meetings. Amendments to this manual are subject to approval by the Dean following approval by the faculty.

Details the administrative structure for faculty in the department including committees, tenure-track and non-tenure-track faculty positions and appointments, and faculty review procedures.

Information that is of interest to faculty including various University resources, websites, development programs, and funding sources.

Guide to University and Department regulations, practices, and policies that have an impact on graduate students.