Click here to download the Tulane University Faculty Handbook (753 KB) in its entirety. (Last updated September 2007).
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PART I. INTRODUCTION (109 KB)
PART II. ORGANIZATION OF THE UNIVERSITY
A. The Board of Administrators
B. The President's Cabinet
C. Tulane Medical Center Board of Governors
D. The University Senate
E. Bodies Advisory to the President
F. College and School Organization
PART III.* POLICIES CONCERNING FACULTY APPOINTMENT AND RESPONSIBILITY (250 KB)
A. Statement on Academic Freedom, Tenure, and Responsibilities
Article I Faculty Membership
Article II Appointments
Article III Probationary Regular Appointments
Article IV Continuous Regular Appointment with Tenure
Article V Termination of Tenure
Article VI Dismissal Procedure
Article VII Action by the Board of Administrators of Tulane University
Article VIII Suspensions
Article IX Terminal Salary or Notice
Article X Academic Freedom and Responsibilities of Faculty
Article XI Academic Freedom of Non-tenured Teachers
Article XII Research Associate, Teaching Assistants, etc.B. Academic Titles
C. Appointments
D. Conflict of Interest
E. Consulting and Other Extramural Activities
F. Photocopying Policy of Copyrighted Materials
G. Employment1. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Policy
2. Grievance Procedures in Cases of Alleged Discrimination
3. Appeals of Promotion or Tenure Decisions on Grounds of Discrimination
4. Multiple Family Members
5. Foreign NationalsH. Fraud in Research
1. Introduction/Purpose*
2. Definition of Fraud in Research
3. Process for Handling Allegations of Research FraudI. Intellectual Property Policy and Procedures
1. Introduction
2. Definitions
3. Applicability
4. Intellectual Property in General
5. Patents
6. Copyrights
7. Tangible Research Materials
8. Trademarks
9. Distribution of Income from Intellectual Property
10. Procedures and Administration of Policy
11. Agreements with Outside BodiesJ. Off-Campus Speaking
K. Research and Scholarship1. Introduction
2. The Office of Research
3. The Committee on Research
4. Restrictions on PublicationsL. Students
1. Confidentiality of Student Records
2. Retention of ExamsM. Teaching Load, Overloads, Office Hours, and Other Teaching-Related Faculty Responsibilities
N. Scheduling and Class Absences Related to University Sponsored Events or Activities
PART IV. FACULTY SALARIES AND BENEFITS (59 KB)
A. Salaries
1. Payment of Salaries
2. Salary Supplements
3. Leaves of Absence with Pay
4. Leaves of Absence without PayB. Benefits
1. Insurance
2. Retirement:
3. Health Insurance Premium Conversion
4. Flexible Spending Account
5. Tuition Waivers
6. Tuition Exchange Program
7. Extended Tuition WaiversC. Other Benefits and Services
1. Admission to Intercollegiate Events
2. Bookstore Discount
3. Health Services
4. Identification Cards
5. Purchasing Department Discount
6. Reimbursement for Travel and Other Business Expenses
PART V. PHYSICAL FACILITIES (54 KB)
A. Athletic Plant
B. Libraries
C. The Medical Center
D. The Uptown Campus
PART VI. RESEARCH CENTER AND INSTITUTES
Amistad Research Center
Center for Archaeology
Center for Bioenvironmental Research
Center for Cardiovascular Health
Center for Environmental Engineering
Center for Intelligent and Knowledge-based Systems
Eason-Weinmann Center for Comparative Law
The Hebert Center
Maritime Law Center
Middle American Research Institute
Murphy Institute of Political Economy and Policy Analysis
National Institute for Global Environmental Change (NIGEC)
Newcomb College Center for Research on Women
Pacific Rim Center
Roger Thayer Stone Center for Latin American Studies
Tulane Museum of Natural History
Tulane National Primate Research Center
Tulane Institute for Health Services Research.
United States/China Institute
United States/China Energy and Environmental Technology Center
United States-Japan Cooperative Biomedical Research Laboratories
PART VII. CAMPUS SERVICES AND THEIR POLICIES (39 KB)
A. Bookstores
B. Campus Parking
C. Career Services Center
D. Direct Deposit
E. Technology Infrastructure Services
F. Educational Resources and Counseling
G. Food Services
H. Housing
I. Human Resources
J. Center for International Students and Scholars
K. Post Office
L. Purchasing
M. Speakers and Meetings
N. Security Department and Relations with New Orleans Police
O. University Printing and Copy Centers
PART VIII. RECREATIONAL AND CULTURAL OPPORTUNITIES
A. Campus Recreation and Athletics
B. Musical Organizations and Programs
C. Theatre
D. Tulane University Campus Programming (TUCP)
E. Tulane University Women's Association
F. The University Center
PART IX. INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT (41 KB)
PART X. HARASSMENT POLICY
PART XI. NEPOTISM POLICY (25 KB)A. Statement of Philosophy
B. Principles
C. Policy Coverage
D. Sexual HarassmentI. Definition of Sexual Harassment
II. Examples of Sexual Harassment
III. Other Forms of Harassment
IV. Retaliation
V. Confidentiality
VI. Complaint Procedures
VII. Investigation and Informal Resolution of Harassment Complaints
VIII. Investigation and Formal Resolution of Harassment Complaints
XI. Appeals
X. Other Legal Resources
XI. Dissemination of Policy
XII. Revisions to Policy
XIII. False Accusations Forbidden
PART XII. POLICY ON CONSENSUAL RELATIONSHIPS
A. Policy
B. Definitions
C. Procedures
D. Objectivity
E. Notice of Outcome
F. Appeals
G. False Allegations
H. Faculty Rights
I. Dissemination of Policy
J. Revisions to Policy
PART XIII. POLICY ON BILLING AND REIMBURSEMENT OF HEALTH CARE SERVICES (18 KB)
PART XIV. SMOKING POLICY
APPENDIX (21 KB)
Guidelines for the Duplication of Copyrighted Material for Classroom Use
Guidelines for Copying Educational Materials
Definitions
How to Request Copyright Permission
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