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Increases - Religious Holy Days
- Salary Payment
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Keys - Small Classes
- Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Environment
- Student Disability Services
- Student Health Services
- Student Organization
Advisors - Summer
Appointments - Tenure Policy and Standards
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Buildings and Grounds - Visiting Speakers
Religious Holy Days
Faculty. A regular faculty member shall, without deduction in salary, be entitled to absence for observance of Religious Holy Days subject to the following conditions:
- "Religious Holy Day" means a holy day observed by religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Tex. Tax Code Ann§11.20 (Vernon 2001).
- A faculty member who is absent from work for the observance of a religious holy day and gives proper notice of that absence shall not be discriminated against or penalized.
- Proper notice shall be provided by the faculty member to the chairperson of the department before the observance. This notice shall consist of a listing of religious holy days to be observed during the semester.
- Notice shall be in writing and shall be personally delivered to the chairperson of the department, receipt therefore being acknowledged and dated by the chairperson, or by certified mail, return receipt requested, addressed to the chairperson.
- The chairperson will attempt to provide class coverage from among regular faculty of the department or area.
- Advance written notice, if needed, shall be provided in advance to all students whose class would be canceled due to the faculty member's absence (OP 32.12).
Students. A student shall be allowed to observe Religious Holy Days without penalty, subject to the following conditions:
- "Religious Holy Day" means a holy day observed by religion whose places of worship are exempt from property taxation under Section 11.20, Vernon's Texas Codes Annotated, Tax Code.
- A student may be excused from attending classes or other required activities, including examinations, for the observance of a religious holy day, including travel for that purpose. A student whose absence is excused for this purpose may not be penalized for that absence and shall be allowed to take an examination or complete an assignment from which the student is excused.
Salary Payment
Faculty members on nine-month contracts receive four and one-half months' salary for
each semester. Faculty members have the option of receiving nine equal payments beginning
on the first working day of October or of receiving the same amount divided into 12
equal monthly payments.
Salary checks are issued monthly, on the first working day of each month. These may
be picked up at the Payroll Department or, if requested, payments will be electronically
deposited in the faculty member's bank account.
Salary for summer sessions is likewise paid at the first of the month. For the first
term, a check for a full month's salary will be received on the first working day
of July; a check for a half month's salary will be received on the first working day
of August. For the second term, there will be a check on the first working day of
August for a half month's salary; a check for a full month's salary will be received
on the first working day of September.
Hourly employees are paid biweekly with checks ready for distribution every other
Wednesday.
Security Control of Keys
All key issues will be made by the university lockshop, 110 Physical Plant Building. A valid Key Issue Request form approved by the appropriate official should be submitted to the lockshop by campus mail or in person between the hours of 7:45 a.m. and 4:45 p.m. A minimum of 24 hours should be allowed for locksmiths to complete the request. When keys are ready for issue, lockshop personnel will notify the department. Since a signature is required on the Key Issue Request form, the person to whom the keys are issued will need to pick them up personally. Making or duplicating keys is prohibited.
Small Classes
Small organized classes may be taught only within certain limitations. Ordinarily,
undergraduate courses taught as organized classes must include at least ten undergraduate
students, and graduate classes must include at least five students as of the 12th
class day.
The Provost will approve or disapprove the proposed offering of small classes according
to conditions stated in the policy, will monitor the offerings, and will provide reports
in accordance with state requirements (OP 36.07).
Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Environment
To provide for the health and safety of students, faculty, and staff, the university has enacted a policy designed to assure a smoke-free and tobacco-free environment in all academic and administrative facilities. In the interest of providing such an environment, smoking and use of other tobacco products is prohibited in all campus academic, administrative, and athletic facilities. OP 60.15, Smoke-Free and Tobacco-Free Environment, details exceptions and procedures of this policy.
Student Disability Services
See Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in the Faculty Affairs section.
Student Health Services
Student Health Services is a primary care clinic staffed with licensed physicians,
nurses, nurse practitioners, health educators, and support staff that provide care
for illnesses and injuries, as well as mental health issues. Student Health Services
is located in the Student Wellness Center at the corner of Main and Flint on the west
side of the campus. The faculty and staff clinic, providing similar services, is also
available at the Wellness Center. Appointment hours for the Wellness Center are 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. weekdays.
Students generally pay a medical services fee that entitles them to access clinic
and pharmacy services. A valid Texas Tech ID is required to access the clinic services.
A student who is unsure about a medical issue or problem may call 806.743.2860 and
speak confidentially to the triage nurse. If all appointments are filled for the day,
the triage nurse will advise on care until the student can be seen. Students experiencing
a lengthy illness that may affect their academic performance may consult their Student
Health Services physician about obtaining a letter explaining the situation.
In accordance with state law, a student's medical information is kept completely confidential
and cannot be released to anyone, including parents and/or guardians, without the
student's written permission unless otherwise authorized by law. Student Health Services
brochures are available in several locations on campus.
For students, contact: 806.743.2860, www.depts.ttu.edu/studenthealth.
For faculty, contact: 806.743.2345, https://www.texastechphysicians.com/lubbock/faculty-staff-clinic/.
Student Organization Advisors
Organizational and personal leadership development are central objectives to the university's
co-curricular student activities programs, which subsequently promote and cultivate
academic excellence. To facilitate this educational process and to ensure the responsible
functioning of registered student organizations, the university requires each organization
to have a full-time faculty or staff advisor.
The organization selects an advisor who then serves in that capacity for as long as
is mutually agreeable. The advisor is encouraged to attend meetings and events to
ensure adherence to guidelines for registered student organizations, including university
policies and procedures as stated in the Student Affairs Handbook.
In addition to serving as a knowledgeable campus and community referral and resource,
the advisor assists in organizational development, including membership recruitment,
programmatic planning and implementation, and monitoring and authorizing financial
accounts.
Throughout the year, programs will be offered dealing with advisors' roles and responsibilities; however, questions or concerns may be directed to the Center for Campus Life in the Student Union, Suite 201, 806.742.5433.
Summer Appointments
With rare exceptions, faculty are appointed on a nine-month basis, September through May. Summer appointments, when available, are based upon summer instructional needs as determined by the department chair and/or college dean. Summer employment is considered a supplemental appointment and is not guaranteed.
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