TCU Faculty Handbook

The online Faculty Handbook is a ready reference for answers to most questions concerning TCU’s academic policies and procedures. It is not meant to be all-inclusive. More detailed information may be secured from appropriate personnel, websites, and/or publications. The provisions herein are as current as possible and may be reviewed, amended, or revoked following reasonable opportunity for consultation with the segment(s) of the University affected by proposed changes. This handbook is for informational purposes only. The provisions of this handbook do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between any staff or faculty member and Texas Christian University. The provisions of the handbook are subject to change without notice.

 

2024 Faculty Handbook

CONTENTS

Constitution of the Faculty Assembly and Faculty Senate

By-Laws of the Faculty Assembly and Faculty Senate

Academic Affairs Councils
University Council
Graduate Council
Undergraduate Council

Academic Affairs Committees
University Advisory Committee
TCU Core Curriculum  Committees
Research Committees

Terms and Conditions of Service
Faculty (Full-time, Part-time, Adjunct, Postdoctoral Appointees, Emeritus)
Appointments and Contracts
Faculty Compensation Philosophy
Terms of Employment
New to TCU Faculty Orientation
Removal
Academic Freedom and Faculty Responsibility
Alcohol Usage (on campus, off campus, international)

Promotion and Tenure Policy updated 9.19.24 FINAL
Promotion and Tenure Committees
Promotion and Tenure Calendar
Promotion and Tenure Procedures
Accelerated Tenure Review for External Faculty Candidates
Resignations
Dismissal Procedures
Termination Procedures

Faculty Appointment, Reappointment and Promotion Policy

Statement on Professional Ethics

Graduate Faculty Policy
Criteria for Membership
Membership Categories and Responsibilities
Appointment/Reappointment and Appeal Procedures
Nomination Materials
Provisional Appointments
Termination of Appointment

Faculty Advisory Committee Structure

Academic Conduct Policy
Academic Misconduct
Procedures for Addressing Academic Misconduct
Resolution
Consequences
Additional Information

Conflict Resolution Policy for Faculty
Informal Discussion
Mediation
Peer Review Panel/Provost Review
Chancellor Review

Faculty Appeal Policy

Work Load Policy
Overload Approvals
Exempt Staff/Academic Administrator Teaching Assignments
Merited Faculty Leave with Pay
Sick Leave
Zero-Teaching Load

Other Academic Responsibilities, Procedures and Policies

• Academic Processions and Regalia
• Academic Programs Leading to Professional Licensure Policy (Disclosure Requirements)
• Assignments Over Breaks
• Attendance Expectations and Official Absence Policy
• Audit Enrollment (Course Visitor)
• Class Rosters
• Class Scheduling and Class Periods
• Class Walks and Early Dismissal
• Disciplining Students
• End of Semester Study Period
• Final Evaluative Exercise Policy and Rescheduling of Finals
• Grade Appeal Policy and Procedures
• Grading and Grade Rosters
• Independent Study Protocol
• Instructional Equipment
• Online Teaching and Learning Policy
• Office Hours
• Outside Speakers
• Public Office
• Registration
• Student Grievance Procedures
• Student Records and Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
• Syllabus Requirements Policy
• Teaching
• Teaching – Student Perception of Teaching
• Textbooks and Course Packets – Procedures for Ordering
• Unprofessional Behavior, Disruptive Behavior and Lack of Academic Progression Policy
• Withdrawals

Additional Information

More information can be found under Academic Affairs Procedures here.

PDF copies of the current Faculty Handbook are available here.

Archives dating back to 2000 are available in the Provost’s Office.

If errors are found, please email the Director of Communications for the Provost, Elaine Cole, at e.cole@tcu.edu.

In the summer of 2023, this online Faculty Handbook was created by transferring information directly from the Faculty Section of the 2022-23 Faculty and Staff Handbook to the Provost’s website. The process was carried out by the Provost’s Director of Communications with the knowledge and support of the Faculty Senate Executive Committee. The online Faculty Handbook information was carefully scrutinized and reviewed against the 2022-23 Faculty and Staff Handbook by a special committee of the Faculty Senate for accuracy of the transferred information.