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2023-2024 Texas A&M Faculty Handbook

Texas A&M University opened in 1876 as the state's first public institution of higher learning and has become a reserch-intensive university dedicated to developing leaders to take on the challenges of tomorrow.

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Academic Units

At each stage of their careers, Texas A&M faculty are positioned and supported to maximize their impact as instructors, researchers, creatives and leaders.

Getting Started as a Faculty Member at Texas A&M

Texas A&M's goal is to provide the foundational resources to elevate and amplify new faculty members impact on academia and society, while surrounding them with a community of support for their scholarly and professional growth.

Appointment and Advancement

Texas A&M faculty members receive feedback through their initial appointment, annual and midterm reviews, along with promotion and tenure review.

Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness

Faculty at every career stage should familiarize themselves with the wide variety of information and resources provided by the Division of Human Resources and Organizational Effectiveness. This includes benefits, employee development, payroll and sick leave.

Entities Supporting Classroom Management

The following entities serve to aid Texas A&M faculty in setting the guidelines for creating unique learning environments and the foundations for student success.

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Office of the Registrar

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Classroom Management Resources

Utilize the following resources to prepare your courses for optimal delivery:

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Office Hour Requirements

A faculty member is expected to be available to students outside of class for consultations on course work, the student’s progress in the course and to answer questions. Office hours should be posted online. The faculty member should be available at a location that is easily accessible to students during those posted times. Office hours occur during normal business hours (8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday– Friday). Your department will advise you on the minimum number of office hours that you should hold, as well as any other guidelines related to consultations with students outside of class.

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Syllabus Requirements

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Classroom Scheduling

Rules for Awarding Credit, Attendance & Extended Learning

Utilize the following resources to learn the parameters for your courses and how to define student success within them:

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Rules for Defining Texas A&M Credit Hours

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Rules for Student Absences on Religious Holy Days

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Off-Campus Field Trips & Program Development

Rules & Resources for Faculty Travel

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Rules on Paid Vacation Leave

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Travel Guidelines

Resources for Faculty Support

Faculty Affairs' mission is to recruit, support and elevate world-class faculty, while promoting excellence in education, scholarship, innovative research and community impact. Here are their support services:

The following entities provide Texas A&M faculty additional opportunities to develop as instructors and researchers, and provide platforms for faculty to amplify their impact:

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Center for Teaching Excellence

The Center for Teaching Excellence advances the University's goal of providing a transformational education through the provision of innovative teaching and mentoring resources for faculty.

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Division of Research

The division is committed to a truly comprehensive university where students, researchers, and inventors bring scholarship and innovation to bear for the benefit of the community, the state, and the nation.

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Division of Academic & Strategic Collaborations

The Division of Academic and Strategic Collaborations supports Texas A&M's land-grant mission of teaching, conducting research and providing services to surrounding communities through partnerships with public and private organizations.

Additional Resources for Faculty Success