[Minor revision–posted 9/13/18 (replaces 10/15/07 edition)]
[Updated reference to Senior Vice Provost–12/1/22; no additional change to OP]
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Operating Policy and Procedure

OP 34.16: Visitors in Regularly Scheduled Classes

DATE: September 13, 2018

PURPOSE: The purpose of this Operating Policy/Procedure (OP) is to ensure understanding and a standardized approach to visitors in classes at this university.

REVIEW: This OP will be reviewed in December of odd-numbered years by the Vice Provost for Academic Innovation and Student Success with substantive revisions presented to the Provost and Senior Vice President (PSVP) by January 15.

POLICY/PROCEDURE

1.  All faculty who conduct classes at Texas Tech University, including visiting faculty, instructors, and teaching assistants, should follow the procedures listed below.

a.    Only those individuals registered to attend the class are ordinarily allowed in the classroom, except for invited speakers, etc.

b.    Guests (including children) of students may not attend class except with special permission of the person teaching the class. Young children are discouraged from attending class altogether.

c.    In cases of noncompliance with this policy, referrals will be made to the appropriate department chair.

OP Categories

01 Chancellor
02 Development
04 Audit Services
10 President
30 Academic and Student Affairs – General
32 Academic Policies – Faculty
34 Academic Policies – Students
36 Academic Programs
40 Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action
48 Communication Services
52 Information Technology
60 Environmental Health and Safety
61 Facilities Management
62 Financial and Accounting
63 General Services
64 Graduate Programs (Faculty and Students)
65 Research Accounting
66 Libraries
67 Mail Services
68 Communications and Marketing
69 Payroll and Tax Services
70 Human Resources
72 Purchasing, Contracting, and Payables
74 Research
76 Security
77 Student Services and Registrar
78 Traffic and Parking
79 Travel
80 Vehicles