Savannah State University
Faculty Handbook
Introduction
The Faculty Senate Handbook Committee created this electronic version of Savannah State University’s Faculty Handbook to provide an easily accessible online reference that members of the faculty can review prior to approval of the document by the Faculty Senate. We took this action to reduce the need for printed copies. A printed copy has been placed on reserve in the Asa Gordon Library. We will include hypertext links in the final online document to assist the reader in finding information.
The Faculty Senate Handbook Committee undertook this major revision of the handbook during the 1996-1997 academic year. The Handbook was adopted by the faculty senate on October 6, 1998.
The Savannah State University Faculty Handbook contains policies and procedures regarding the governance and management of the institution as a unit of the University System of Georgia. The official handbook is maintained in the offices of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Faculty Secretary. All other copies are unofficial and provided only for the general information and use of the members of the faculty and other personnel of the university. Faculty members covered by this handbook are current employees of Savannah State University and, through the Board of Regents, the University System of Georgia.
This edition of the handbook replaces the earlier revisions of 1989, 1992, and 1994. The original Faculty Handbook replaced two earlier documents, Organization and Statues and Faculty Manual, both published in 1979.
This handbook is limited, so far as is possible, to those matters that pertain directly to the interests of academic personnel at Savannah State University. To the extent these policies and procedures affect the employment of members of the faculty, they describe the contractual obligations of the university and the faculty members concerning the terms and conditions of employment. Copies of this handbook are available in the faculty member's department, division, or college. Copies are also on reserve in the Asa Gordon Library.
Amendments to any part of this handbook, not required by state statute or Board of Regents’ policy, require compliance with the amending procedures set forth in Faculty Senate bylaws. Such policies become effective at the beginning of the next contract term, unless otherwise approved by the Faculty Senate. Amendments to the Constitution and Bylaws of the Faculty Senate are made following the amending provisions contained in those documents and become effective as specified therein. Other university policies and procedures become effective immediately upon the signature of the president or his or her designee.
Another resource that details policy and procedure for Savannah State University is the Policy Manual of the Board of Regents.