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Policies

Academic/Administrative Policies  
Camps, Conferences and Special Events Policy
Course Fee Approval Policy
Course Syllabus Requirements
Dean Emeritus
Definition of a Minor
Degree Revocation
Guidelines for Certificate Programs Offered for Academic Credit
Learning with Technology Plan 
LMS Certification of Faculty Members
Medical Withdrawal Policy
Procedural Guidelines for Developing Academic Policy

SDS Essential Course Elements Policy

Student Complaint Reporting and Retention Policy

Technology Proficiency Policy
Tenure Extension Policy for Life Events
Tenure and Promotion External Review Guidelines
USA Clicker (Personal Response System) Policy

USA Credit Hour Policy and Procedure for Application
USA E-Learning Accessibility Guidelines
USA Faculty and Staff Authored Textbook Policy
USA Periodic Comprehensive Review of Deans
Web-enhanced, Blended, and Online Course Format Policy

Additional Academic Course Policies


Policies in the Faculty Handbook   
Academic Communication and Protecting Student Privacy Policy (6.3)
Emeritus Policy (3.3.4-3.3.5)
Searches for Endowed/Distinguished Professorships and Chairs (effective 10/17)
English Language Proficiency Requirement for Teaching Personnel (3.7)
Final Course Grade Grievance Procedure (8.1)
Guidelines for Faculty and Administrative Searches (13.9.1)
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Research (7.1.1)
Part-Time Faculty Policy and Procedures (3.8.2)
Academic Communication and Protecting Student Privacy Policy (6.3)
Student Academic Conduct Policy (8.2)
Title IX: Sexual Misconduct Policy & Complaint Resolution (1.5.4)
USA Sabbatical Policy (5.5)
Vacation and Leave Policy for 12-month Faculty (5.4.4)
Affiliated Research Faculty Policy (effective 08/2022)
Policies Mentioned in the Faculty Handbook 

Annual Dean's Evaluation
Proctoring- Policy and Procedures
Substantive Changes- Procedure for Monitoring and Reporting 
Student Complaint Guidelines
Verification of Student Identity in Distance Learning