PREFACE Preface

Table of Contents  • Next Page  • Previous Page  • Next Section  • Previous Section

TO THE FACULTY AND ACADEMIC ADMINISTRATORS      This handbook contains certain selected major policies and procedures of the University of Pennsylvania. Its contents have been derived from a variety of sources. First, it includes those actions of the Trustees which pertain to the faculty. Second, it incorporates those items from earlier handbooks which are still in effect. Third, it codifies current practices on academic appointments and promotions. Finally, it presents general policies for faculty and administration, some of which were recommended to the administration by the University Council and the Faculty Senate and some of which have been previously issued as president's and provost's memoranda. While every attempt has been made for accuracy, policies as outlined in the Personnel Policy Manual and its current revisions may supersede those in this Handbook. Additional policy statements outlining basic expectations for behavior on campus may be found in the PennBook, a handbook on resources, policies, and procedures, published by the Vice Provost for University Life.