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Texas Christian UniversityHANDBOOK FORDEPARTMENT CHAIRSTexas Christian UniversityFort Worth, TX 76129
TABLE OF CONTENTS1. Introduction. 12. Major Responsibilities of the Department ChairDepartment Chair as Leader. 2Preparation for Serving as a Department Chair. 2Department Meetings. 2Meeting with the Dean. 3Hiring New Faculty. 3Mentoring New Faculty. 5Annual Review of Probationary Faculty. 5Evaluating Staff. 6Assessment and Program Review. 6Student Advising. 6Scheduling Classes and Managing Curriculum. 7Managing the Budget. 7Hiring and Supervising Adjunct Faculty. 7Grade Appeals and Academic Misconduct. 8Confidentiality and Privacy. 8Distribution of Information. 8Sabbatical and Paid/Unpaid Leave . 9Medical leave (Including Parental Leave). 9Risk Management. 9Contracts. 9Study and Travel Abroad. 9Branding Standards. 10Advancement. 10Content: Dawn Elliott, Max Krochmal and AddRan FacultyGraphic Design: John Van PeltTexas Christian University AddRan College of Liberal Arts 2019
TABLE OF CONTENTS3. Important Policies at a GlanceAlcohol Usage. 11Bomb Threats. 11Computer Technology Acquisitions . 11Course Syllabus. 11Crime Reporting . 11Conflict Resolution policy for Faculty and Staff. 11Deadly Weapons Policy . 11Discrimination, Harassment, Sexual Misconduct & Retaliation Policy. 11Extended Sick Leave (Staff). 12Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). 12Family Medical Leave Act of 1993 (FMLA). 12Final Evaluation Exercise Policy . 12Grievance Procedures . 12Jury Duty (Staff). 12Leaves of Absence (staff). 12Severe Storm Procedures . 13Students with Disabilities. 13Title IX. 13Tobacco Use Policy. 134. Contacts and Directory (with links)Academic Services. 14Admissions. 14Advancement. 14Alcohol and Drug Education Center. 14Alumni Relations. 14Assessment and Quality Enhancement. 14Campus Store. 14Campus Life. 14Campus Police. 14Campus Recreation. 14Career & Professional Development. 14Center for Instructional Services. 14Chancellor. 15Chief Compliance Officer. 15Chief Inclusion Officer & Title IX Coordinator. 15University Ethics Officer. 15Director of Insurance and Risk Management. 15Conflict Resolution Facilitator. 15University Sexual Harassment Officer. 15University Immigration Officer for Students. 15University Immigration Officer for Academic Affairs . 15Information Security Officer. 15Research Integrity Officer. 16Crime Reporting. 16Ethics & Compliance Hotline. 16Computer Help Desk. 16Contracts. 16
TABLE OF CONTENTSCounseling Services. 16Dining Services. 17Disability Services. 17Facility Services. 17Financial Services. 17Frog Prints Copy Center. 17Health Center. 17Housing & Residence Life. 17Human Resources. 17ID Center. 17Inclusiveness & Intercultural Services. 17Information Technology. 17Institutional Research. 17Instructional Services. 17International Student Services. 17Koehler Center for Instruction, Innovation, and Engagement. 17Mailing Services. 17Marketing & Communication. 17Mary Couts Burnett Library. 18Master of Liberal Arts Program. 18Office of Website Management. 18Physical Plant. 18Post Office. 18Provost and VC for Academic Affairs. 18Registrar. 18Residence Life, Housing. 18Risk Management. 18Research and Sponsored Programs. 18Student Affairs. 18Student Development Services. 18Study Abroad. 18TRiO Programs. 18Women’s Resource Center. 18Writing Center. 185. Calendar of Important DatesAugust. 19September. 19October. 19November. 19December. 19January. 20February. 20March. 20April. 20May. 20June. 20Ju
seeking more information should consult Handbook for Texas Christian University Faculty and Staff and consult with their dean. Another useful tool for department chairs is the TCU Chairs Resources website, housed on the Koehler
