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1 - Academic Affairs Policies




1 :: General


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
1.0004Academic Affairs Policies - GeneralMar 7th, 2022


1.1 :: Faculty


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
1.1015Consensual Relations Between Faculty And Students0.20400.20704.2303Oct 20th, 2021
1.1036Emeritus StatusFeb 14th, 2022
1.1065Access To Academic Affairs Electronic Personnel FilesMar 7th, 2022
1.1091Macebearer SelectionJul 19th, 2005
1.1113Evaluation Of Faculty Credentials1.10651.5052Jul 1st, 2023
1.1122Part-time, Intermittent (Cooperating), and Graduate Assistant Instructor (GAI) Employment and Faculty Qualifications4.20004.20514.20101.4063May 3rd, 2021
1.1186Faculty/university AwardsApr 27th, 2020
1.1212Part-time Employment Of Emeritus Faculty In A Teaching CapacityMar 7th, 2022
1.1241Extension of Probationary PeriodSep 17th, 2021
1.1271Adjunct FacultyMar 14th, 2022
1.1281Affiliated Faculty/Professional StaffMar 7th, 2022
1.1305Sabbatical Leave4.6053Oct 20th, 2021
1.1336University Distinguished Professor Selection & AppointmentJun 14th, 2022
1.1400Paid Parental Leave1.12414.6302Mar 5th, 2020
1.1500External Consulting, Outside Employment, And Other Professional ActivitiesJul 1st, 2024
1.1700Religious And Cultural Observations0.20400.20700.20904.20004.25014.6102Jan 11th, 2021


1.2 :: Fiscal Matters


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
1.2002Full-time, Temporary, Non-tenure Eligible Faculty Appointments4.2204Jul 1st, 2022
1.2093Faculty Workload And Compensation1.21241.51211.1500Jul 1st, 2024
1.2124Summer Sessions And Winter Session CompensationFeb 14th, 2022
1.2131Faculty Compensation For Teaching On Demand CoursesMar 7th, 2022
1.2151Short-term, Faculty-led Study Abroad Compensation For Summer And Winter SessionsMar 7th, 2022
1.2181Tuition Reimbursement For Full-time Faculty Members Pursuing Doctoral Degrees At Universities Other Than Kentucky Public Institutions4.6501Oct 20th, 2021
1.2191Tuition Waiver Programs For Part-time FacultyMar 7th, 2022
1.2250Guidelines For J-1 Visiting ScholarsJul 25th, 2016


1.3 :: Student


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
1.3033Student Recruitment Materials Review8.1040Oct 5th, 2020
1.3061Winter Session And Graduate AssistantsMar 7th, 2022
1.3071Evaluation And Orientation Of Student Teaching AssistantsMar 7th, 2022
1.3090Access to Educational ResourcesApr 23rd, 2012
1.3100Enrollment Verification For Graduate And Undergraduate StudentsMar 7th, 2022
1.3122Verification Of Student Identity In Distance Education CoursesMar 7th, 2022
1.3131Advising Relative To Declaration And Change Of Program Of StudyNov 1st, 2015
1.3143Priority Registration ScheduleSep 27th, 2023
1.3151Undergraduate Registration HoldsMar 7th, 2022


1.4 :: Courses


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
1.4001Administration Of Final ExaminationsOct 20th, 2021
1.4034Engagement Requirements For Hour Of CreditSep 5th, 2017
1.4041Regular And Substantive Interaction In Distance EducationJul 1st, 2024
1.4063Course SyllabiApr 17th, 2017
1.4080Course Cross-listing1.4091Sep 13th, 2021
1.4091Course Equivalencies1.4080Sep 13th, 2021
1.4100Definition Of Areas Of Expertise For Academic ProgramsJan 11th, 2021
1.4121Academic Articulation Agreements1.3033Nov 4th, 2020
1.4133Program & Course Section Delivery Mode Definitions & Relationship To Distance Education1.4034Jun 14th, 2022
1.4143Honorary DegreesAug 23rd, 2023
1.4151Awarding Posthumous DegreesMar 7th, 2022
1.4181Course-related Field TripsMar 7th, 2022
1.4202Textbook Adoption PolicyJun 14th, 2022


1.5 :: Administrative


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
1.5002Academic Administrators Vacation Upon Change Of StatusNov 1st, 2015
1.5032Selection, Appointment, Evaluation And Reassignment Of Deans And Associate Deans1.5042Jul 1st, 2023
1.5042Selection, Appointment, And Reassignment Of Department Chairs/DirectorsJun 14th, 2022
1.5052Academic Program CoordinatorNov 4th, 2020
1.5121Annual Compensation for Faculty with Administrative AppointmentsJan 31st, 2011
1.5132Administrative StipendsJul 11th, 2011
1.5141Administrative IncrementsNov 1st, 2022
1.5173Staff Teaching Assignments1.1122Jul 1st, 2024


1.6 :: Physical


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
1.6012Class Meeting TimesMar 7th, 2022


1.7 :: Academic Program Review


Policy NumberPolicyRelatedRevision
1.7000Academic Program ReviewJul 1st, 2022



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