The level of understanding about the topic of parents sufficient to handle patentable discoveries in the proper manner can readily be established at any institution, regardless of size, where there is an inclination. The possession of this understanding will allow the dissemination of important and valuable research findings by publication, by…

The National Association of Schools of Music was established for the purpose of securing a better understanding among institutions of higher education engaged in work in music; of establishing a more uniform method of granting credit; and of setting minimum standards for the granting of degrees and other credentials. This 1976 Association Handbook…

Description of responsibilities for the faculty committees, instructional policies, employment policies (appointment, promotion, and tenure), and the constitution and bylaws of the Massachusetts College of Art are included in its 1970 faculty handbook. (JT)

The manual provides supervisors with both a reference as they assist employees in writing descriptions and developing performance indicators and with a guide for conducting performance appraisal interviews with employees. It contains the basic guidelines for the operation of the performance appraisal system, discussing such matters as how often…

Policy regarding the quality of external degree programs (i.e., off-campus study, often of a nontraditional nature) leading to graduate degrees is presented. Topics covered include: establishment in each state of more effective procedures for review of off-campus graduate programs; review and evaluation procedures of regional accrediting…

Presented are guidelines, suggested methods, and forms for the screening, evaluation, placement, and dismissal of children into and out of special programs for the handicapped in South Carolina. Offered are guidelines, forms, and publicity announcements for screening in the community and school. Provided are the definition, identification…

This faculty handbook includes the faculty constitution, affirmative action plan, full statement on such policies as tenure, extramural utterances, research and publication (including classified research), off campus speakers, acceptance of gifts, etc. Faculty-student relations procedures are also detailed. (JT)

This manual is designed to provide jailers, deputy jailers, matrons, assistant matrons, and other employees in the office of the jailer with a comprehensive reference to all constitutional, statutory, and regulatory standards about their duties and responsibilities. General and specific information on the legal basis for the management and…

This document presents administrative guidelines for the certification of teachers in the state of Michigan. Included in the presentation are requirements for state provisional and continuing certificates, special permits, requirements for educational institutions in relation to teacher preparation programs, and requirements through 1976 for…

The 1975-76 faculty handbook for Emory and Henry College covers: (1) academic freedom; (2) the faculty; (3) academic organization; (4) academic policies and procedures; (5) faculty personnel policies; (6) the library; and (7) general information, such as the academic year, facilities, housing, and registration. (Author/KE)

The 1975 faculty handbook for Massachusetts Institute of Technology covers: (1) rules--including committees, educational policy, academic standards; and (2) regulations--including admissions, grades, and degree requirements. (KE)

The 1974 faculty handbook of the University of Connecticut contains the laws, bylaws, and rules of the board of trustees, and the bylaws, rules, and regulations of the university senate. Topics covered include administrative organization and academic standards and requirements. (KE)

The 1975-76 faculty handbook for Wesleyan University covers: (1) the charter; (2) college body constitution; (3) academic standards; (4) academic freedom; (5) tenure; (6) student rights; (7) academic regulations; (8) faculty benefits; (9) insurance programs; (10) sabbatical leave and leaves of absence; (11) student privileges; (12) tuition…

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga in July of 1969 became the primary campus of the University of Tennessee. The 1974 faculty handbook is designed as a source of reference for certain operational procedures of concern to the faculty. Topics include: (1) organization and governance; (2) faculty governance; (3) appointment of the faculty;…

The 1975 Code of Faculty Responsibility is part of the University Regulations, and, as such, has the force and effect of law at the University of Utah. The code contains general provisions; academic rights of faculty members; ethical canons governing faculty conduct with regard to duties to students, his professional obligations, obligations to…