Faculty Handbook

The USA Faculty Handbook provides information concerning policies and procedures of the University that affect academic units and faculty members. Reasonable efforts are made to cover all important matters and to ensure that the contents are accurate and up-to-date. If any policy areas have been omitted or are not stated clearly, or if ambiguities or inconsistencies are found to exist, decisions regarding such will be made by appropriate officials of the University. This handbook will be revised periodically. The revision process will include appropriate consultation with academic officials and the Faculty Senate. Information on matters of a legal or regulatory nature that the University is mandated to address in the Faculty Handbook will be provided expeditiously to members of the academic community. The University also reserves the right to amend, revise, or alter the contents of this Handbook as it deems necessary. The date on the front page of the Handbook on the website will indicate the date of the latest revision. Inquiries regarding the information contained herein should be directed to the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, which maintains the Handbook