Comprehensive Standards 3.2.9:

The institution defines and publishes policies regarding appointment and employment of faculty and staff.

The Institution Certifies Compliance: Yes

Compliance report completed by: Audit Team 11

Statement of Rationale for Judgment of Compliance:

The Tennessee Board of Regent’s (TBR) General Personnel Policy [1] establishes standards, guidelines, and reporting requirements for the appointment and employment of faculty and staff in the TBR system. A variety of other TBR personnel policies and guidelines [2] provide a framework in which the University of Memphis has defined its human resources policies.

As are all university policies, those related to personnel and employment issues are published on the university’s web page. [3] Policies regarding recruitment, selection, and employment; educational assistance, leave, and benefit programs; compensation; performance appraisal and improvement; employee records; and separation from employment for all types of employees are included, maintained, and updated on the website. In addition, policies specific to the appointment and employment of faculty are included in the Faculty Handbook, [4] which is published and maintained online.

Relevant Organizational Unit(s):

Provost; Vice President for Human Resources; Affirmative Action Officer

Supporting Documentation and Evidence:

[1] TBR Policy 5:01:00:00 General Personnel Policy

[2]

TBR Personnel Policies

TBR Personnel Guidelines

[3] UofM Human Resources Policies and Procedures

[4] UofM Faculty Handbook