To clarify policies and procedures regarding rank, tenure and evaluation at Southern Utah University. Hence, the Handbook is available within the Department Chair's office for all faculty members within any given Department. It is suggested that each faculty member refer to and read carefully these sections.
Faculty are welcome to make appropriate copies as needed.
A summary of some of the essential factors contained within these documents follows. After the review process has been accomplished, the Provost makes the final recommendation to the President and the Board of Trustees. All awards of tenure must be officially confirmed by action of the Board of Trustees. If a faculty member has been hired in a non-tenure track position for a specified period, no advance notice of dismissal of the faculty member need be made. This contract is considered to be terminal and is subject to discontinuance at the time specified within the initial contract.