1 Introduction

The Faculty Handbook provides access to information concerning the orderly operation of the University of North Georgia. Found on the Academic Affairs webpage this handbook provides answers to questions frequently asked about operating procedures and policies, but does not claim to include all information. Faculty and staff are encouraged to contact members of the administration or Faculty Senate with any questions for which the handbook does not provide answers. All policies listed in sections 3.0 through 9.0 have been submitted by faculty, staff, or university committees for review and approval. Policies have been approved through the university's Provost Council and Academic Affairs Committee, and are submitted to the Provost for final approval. Any changes deemed to be non-substantive may be made by the Provost with notification to the Academic Affairs Committee. Section 10.0 contains administrative policies related to administrative functions of the university and are under the auspice of the Provost.

As policies, procedures, and operating guidelines that affect the Faculty Handbook change, they will be posted to the website. Such changes will be incorporated once the policy has been thoroughly vetted and approved by the faculty, as represented by the appropriate statutory committee.