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The purpose for this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding volunteer firefighter service leave for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
As a public entity, the System is responsible for the prudent management of resources entrusted to its care by Tennesseans. Ensuring that budgets developed by institutions and considered by the Board are prepared in accordance with sound budget principles is fundamental to good stewardship of System financial resources. The budget principles included in this policy are intended to respond to the expectations of various stakeholders relating to the generation and expenditure of funds. All System and institutional officials responsible for budgeting processes are directed to adhere not only to the specific requirements of this policy, but to also act within the spirit of this policy and in a manner that evidences forthrightness and engenders public trust.
Identifies policy goals and demonstrates a commitment to long-term financial planning.
Provides justification for the structure of debt issuance.
Adherence to its debt management policy signals to rating agencies and the capital markets that the Board is well-managed and should meet its obligations in a timely manner.
Debt levels and their related annual costs are important financial considerations that impact the use of current resources. An effective debt management policy provides guidelines for the Board to manage its debt programs in line with those resources.
Distance education is an established and effective method for extending educational opportunities. To provide the citizens of Tennessee with greater access to postsecondary education, the Board of Regents affirms the effectiveness of distance education, recommends the use and development of distance education technologies, and encourages institutions to take advantage of such opportunities in carrying out their individual missions.
Establishment of a consistent policy regarding the presence of animals at the TBR System Office and TBR System campuses.
In accordance with T.C.A. § 10-7-503(g), this policy is adopted to provide economical and efficient access to public records as provided under the Tennessee Public Records Act (TPRA) in T.C.A. §§ 10-7-501, et seq.
In accordance with T.C.A. § 8-50-802, which became effective April 12, 1994, this policy establishes guidelines and procedures for transferring sick leave to members of the Sick Leave Bank who experience a continuing disability due to illness or injury.
In compliance with the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, as amended, (“FMLA” or “the Act”) it is the policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents (“TBR”) to provide eligible employees up to 12 workweeks of leave during a 12-month period for family or medical leave, or for a qualifying exigency; or, up to 26 workweeks of leave for military caregiver leave during a 12-month period for reasons specified in this Policy, to provide continued health insurance coverage during the leave period and to insure employee reinstatement to the same or an equivalent position following the leave period.
In conjunction with the provisions of TBR Policy Nos. 4:01:02:30 and 4:02:09:00 each institution governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents shall have a campus facility master plan which should address building development for the institution's mission and enrollment growth, land acquisition and disposal, vehicular and pedestrian circulation, parking facilities, outdoor physical education, recreation and athletic facilities (where applicable), utilities and landscaping.
It is the intent of the Tennessee Board of Regents that the institutions under its jurisdiction shall fully comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act and Regulations issued pursuant thereto (45 C.F.R. Parts 83 and 86). The following policy and procedures are adopted by the Board to assist the institutions in such compliance.
It is the intent of the Tennessee Board of Regents that the institutions under its jurisdiction shall fully comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, §485(f) of the HEA, as amended by §304 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the regulations implementing these Acts found at 34 CFR §668.41, §668.46, and Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 668; and Sections 799A and 845 of the Public Health Service Act and Regulations issued pursuant thereto found at 45 CFR Parts 83 and 86. The policies in this area are adopted to address such compliance.
It is the intent of the Tennessee Board of Regents that the institutions under its jurisdiction shall fully comply with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, §485(f) of the HEA, as amended by § 304 of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2013, the regulations implementing these Acts found at 34 CFR §668.41, §668.46, and Appendix A to Subpart D of Part 668. This policy is adopted specifically to address the offenses defined herein. All other sexual harassment is also strictly prohibited and any allegations of such shall be governed by TBR Guideline P-080, and the applicable institutional policy.
The Tennessee Board of Regents intends for each institution to provide a single, easily accessible and user-friendly document to advise students, employees, and others affected by sexual misconduct of each institution's rules and procedures. Institutions under the Tennessee Board of Regents system shall ensure that the sexual misconduct policy is in a format or formats that make it readily available. The following policy and procedures are adopted by the Board to assist the institutions in such compliance.
It is the intent that the public institutions of higher education in the State of Tennessee shall apply uniform rules, as described in these regulations and not otherwise, in determining whether students shall be classified "in-state" or "out-of-state" for fees and tuition purposes and for admission purposes.
It is the intention of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) that the institutions under its jurisdiction adhere to federal standards on the ethical conduct of research. Each TBR institution is responsible for institutional policies that serve to effectuate federal law and regulations regarding all applicable aspects of research.
This policy specifically addresses human subjects, animal subjects, and technology transfer; it is not meant to supplant federal regulations. Due to the complexity of the field of research, institutions and their faculty or staff engaged in conducting research are referred to the federal regulations, policies, and guidelines.
It is the policy of the Board that institutions have a sound financial base and demonstrate financial stability sufficient to support the mission of the institution over the long term. Although missions may vary among institutions, a sound financial base and a pattern of financial stability provide the foundation for accomplishing an institution’s mission, regardless of changing economic conditions. Financial and physical resources should be managed in a manner that permits the institution to fulfill its mission long term.
It is the policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents to protect all regular full-time and part-time employees against loss of earnings due to illness, injury, or incapacity to work including illness or incapacity to work due to pregnancy, and to provide the time off to employees in the event of illness or death of certain family members.
It is the policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents to provide a period of up to four (4) months of leave to eligible employees for adoption, pregnancy, childbirth and nursing the infant, where applicable, in accordance with T.C.A. § 4-21-408. With regard to adoption, the four (4) month period shall begin at the time the employee receives custody of the child.
It is the policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents to provide all regular, full-time and part-time employees time off without loss of pay due to the death of an immediate family member as defined below, consistent with T.C.A. § 8-50-113.
It is the policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents to provide employees time off to vote in state, national, and local elections and to establish a procedure for reporting the time missed from work.
It is the policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents to: (1) encourage inventions and the production of copyrightable works by members of the TBR component Institutional communities; (2) facilitate the utilization of such inventions and works to the benefit of the public, the Institution, and the members of the Institutional community; and (3) provide for the equitable sharing of any proceeds derived from the commercial exploitation of inventions and copyrightable works in which, pursuant to this policy, the Institution is determined to have an interest.
This policy is intended to protect the interests of all concerned parties: the TBR and its constituent Institutions, members of the Institutional community, external sponsors of research, and the public.
It is the purpose of this guideline to provide procedures for the administration of the Post Retirement Service Program for Tenured Faculty (PRSP). The program consists of a definitive description of its fundamental features and agreement forms for both academic year faculty and fiscal year faculty. To work effectively, the program requires regular communication and interaction between the prospective participant and numerous institutional offices and staff (i.e., president, department head, Academic Affairs, Human Resources, Budget/Business, and Payroll Office staff).
On March 3, 1978, the State Board of Regents approved the recommendations contained in the staff report entitled "A Report on Out-Of-State Enrollments" dated February 15, 1978. Pursuant to those approved recommendations, the following guideline is adopted for the institutions in the State Board of Regents System.
Promotion in rank is recognition of past achievement of the individual being considered for promotion. In addition, the advancement in rank is recognition of future potential and a sign of confidence that the individual is capable of even greater accomplishments and of assuming greater responsibilities. The policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) is to make promotions strictly on consideration of merit tempered by college and fiscal considerations. The purpose of this policy is to help ensure that promotions are made objectively, equitably, impartially, and as recognition of merit consistent with the following policy guidelines.
Students at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology are expected to maintain satisfactory attendance and to progress in an appropriate manner toward their training objectives. This policy provides minimum criteria for evaluating student achievement relating to identified occupational competencies and defines retention standards for the colleges.
TBR institutions create, collect, maintain, use, and transmit personally identifiable information relating to individuals associated with the institution including, but not limited to, students, alumni, faculty, administrators, staff, and service employees. The institution is committed to protecting PII against inappropriate access and use in compliance with applicable laws and regulations in order to maximize trust and integrity.
The establishment of standards and procedures for the Tennessee Board of Regents’ institutions to seek every means of facilitating student access, and fostering their participation in the programs that the institutions provide.
The following General Personnel Policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents is hereby adopted to delegate to the presidents of community colleges, the authority and responsibility hereinafter specified concerning personnel, which the Board finds to be necessary and appropriate for the efficient administration of the institutions, and to establish standards, guidelines, and reporting requirements for the exercise of the delegated authority. The policy also cites specified authority and responsibility concerning personnel assigned to presidents of the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology and the Chancellor.
The following guideline establishes a standing advisory committee of the Tennessee College of Applied Technology President's Sub-Council.
The following guideline implements the Tennessee Board of Standards policy on membership dues and subscriptions paid for from State funds. Campus libraries are exempt from the guideline in its entirety.
The following guideline supplements the provisions of the Tennessee Board of Regents General Personnel Policy (5:01:00:00). That policy stipulates that - within the overall work load provision - "a full teaching load...shall be fifteen (15) credit hours or the equivalent per term for undergraduate courses, twelve (12) credit hours or the equivalent per term for graduate courses, or one hundred and fifty (150) non-credit contact hours (two hundred and twenty-five  in semester institutions) or the equivalent per term." It further stipulates that "all equivalent teaching load activities shall be subject to prior review and approval by the president or designee. This guideline clarifies procedures by which a president may approve assignment of a faculty member to a non-instructional assignment on a 50% basis for a full academic year or on a 100% basis for a term and may develop a special institutional program for that purpose.
The following guidelines set forth considerations for the printing and use of letterhead stationery for all units of the Tennessee Board of Regents System. They are in accordance with the general rules and regulations of the Higher Education Publications Committee.
The following policies and procedures concerning the disposal of surplus personal property shall be followed by all institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The following policy applies to the travel of all employees of the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, as well as members of the Board staff, in the performance of their official duties. Provisions of this policy also may apply to individuals other than employees who are authorized to travel at institutional, or Board expense. Specific provisions of the policy also address the travel of Board members, pursuant to T.C.A. § 4‑3‑1008. Authorization for travel will not be granted and expenses will not be reimbursed unless the travel is made and reimbursement claimed in accordance with this policy and any approved exceptions hereto. Procurement cards may be used for the payment of hotels, registration fees and airlines. Procurement cards may not be used for meals, incidentals incurred during actual travel time except in instances of team/group travel. Procurement cards may not be used for personal expenses.
This policy and specific reimbursement rates for travel expenses allowed under this policy shall be consistent with those of the Comprehensive Travel Regulations of the State of Tennessee. Exceptions which may be deemed necessary and approved by the Board shall be submitted for consideration by appropriate State officials. Current reimbursement rates shall be issued by the Chancellor as an addendum to this policy.
All travel must be consistent with the educational, research, and professional needs of the TBR System. Employees must conduct all travel with integrity, in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures, and in a manner that excludes considerations of personal advantage. Employees must exercise good judgment and conduct all aspects of travel in a cost-efficient manner.
The following policy is adopted by the Tennessee Board of Regents relative to the planning and design of facilities on the campuses of institutions governed by the Board.
The following policy of the Tennessee Board of Regents, applicable to all institutions governed by the Board, provides minimum standards for the registration and conduct of student organizations at the institutions.
The following policy on the deposit and investment of funds is adopted by the Board of Regents for the institutions under its jurisdiction, and shall apply to all funds, regardless of source, which are received by any institution.
The following policy shall be applicable to all regular full-time employees, their spouses and children, and graduate assistants at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents for classification for purposes of fees and tuition.
The following shall serve as guidelines for submitting proposals for new programs, program modifications, Special Industry Training, inactivation of programs, termination of a program, and reporting of part-time programs at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology.
This policy should serve as a resource for the development of all Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology proposals.
The goal of the Tennessee Board of Regents is to provide all employees compensation consistent with market and satisfactory job performance. This goal is reflected within all TBR Budgets and will be dependent upon budget availability.
The objectives of this guideline include: 1) to articulate the rights and responsibilities of persons using information technology resources owned, leased, or administered by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR); 2) to protect the interests of users and the TBR; and 3) to facilitate the efficient operation of TBR information technology systems.
The purpose for this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding disaster relief service leave for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose for this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding human resource procedures in the event of a declared emergency for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
T.C.A. § 66-21-101 et seq. and Regulations 1700-2-1-.01 through 1700-2-1-37, at the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The Guideline is intended to serve as a reference document for institutional staff responsible for processing and disposing of unclaimed property, abandoned property, and lost & found property.
The purpose of the following guideline is to outline significant provisions for consistent administration of the deferred fee payment program at the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. The guideline is intended to serve as a reference document for institutional staff responsible for implementing and communicating deferred fee payment matters.
The purpose of the following guideline is to outline significant provisions for consistent capitalization procedures for fixed assets at the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of these procedures is to provide a basis for uniform procedures to be used by institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents, for the hearing of cases which may be subject to T.C.A. § 4-5-101 et seq.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish a minimum expectation with respect to access controls in order to protect data stored on computer systems throughout the system.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish a minimum expectation with respect to password construct in order to protect data stored on computer systems throughout the system.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the criteria and process for communicating Board actions and policies to the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the criteria and processes for contracts as applied to the Institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. It is not intended to cover all of the Tennessee Board of Regents policies and guidelines or all possible issues that may arise while reviewing contracts; rather, it is intended to give you a general guideline for how to address contract issues. You are responsible for complying with all other relevant policies. This Guideline is subject to regular update, revision and improvement.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the operational Guideline for Charitable Organization Deductions by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the operational guidelines for Benefit in the Event of an Employee Death by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the operational guidelines for compliance with Office of Civil Rights guidelines as well as Title VI and Title IX and Section 504 at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the operational guidelines for the Teaching Quality Initiative Program (TQI) for teacher preparation programs at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the procedure and processes for faculty sick leave at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the procedure for setting faculty compensation for teaching credit courses as an overload at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the procedure for setting part-time faculty compensation at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the procedure for the formation and operation of Staff Sick Leave Banks at institutions or the System Office governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process and procedures for educational assistance to state employees and their dependents and the dependents of public school teachers by institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process and procedures for Institutional Review for Research by institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process and procedures for reporting and resolution of institutional losses at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process and procedures regarding educational assistance for spouses and dependents of TBR System employees.
*Pertains only to undergraduate courses taken by spouses and dependent children at Tennessee Board of Regents and University of Tennessee institutions.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process for low dollar payments to research participants through cash or gift card at the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process regarding collection of accounts receivable at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process regarding employee grievances and/or complaints at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process regarding longevity pay for employees of institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the process regarding modified fiscal year (MODFY) contracts at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish the time frame and process for filing internal complaints under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
The purpose of this guideline is to establish uniform provisions for instructional projects at the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology (TCAT’s). Each TCAT shall administer instructional projects in accordance with the following provisions. Exceptions to the guideline are subject to prior approval by the Chancellor.
The purpose of this guideline is to provide a procedure through which students of the Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology may submit a complaint if the student has a concern regarding a situation or condition at the TCAT and the student believes they have been treated unfairly or inequitably.
The purpose of this guideline is to supplement provisions of the Tennessee Board of Regents General Personnel Policy (No. 5:01:00:00), as it relates to personnel transactions, procedures for campus appointments, budgetary and position considerations, required forms for implementation procedures, processing of forms by System Office, employment agreements, contracts, letters of agreement, records and reports. The guideline and exhibits are applicable to all institutions governed by the Board. For purposes of this guideline, all TCAT president responsibilities shall be coordinated through the Chancellor.
Consistent with the general personnel policy, any exceptions to this guideline are subject to approval by the Chancellor.
The purpose of this policy is the establishment of policy and procedures governing campus life at Tennessee Board of Regents institutions.
The purpose of this policy is the establishment of policy regarding ROTC Programs at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is the establishment of policy to protect the confidentiality of records for students of Tennessee Board of Regents institutions.
The purpose of this policy is the establishment of procedures for the acquisition of property by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is the establishment of Tennessee Board of Regents policy regarding the payment of student fees and enrollment of students.
The purpose of this policy is the establishment of Tennessee Board of Regents policy regarding the Rights and Freedoms of students enrolled at TBR institutions.
The purpose of this policy is the establishment of the process and procedures regarding revenues received from campus concessions at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to assure that, with regard to any foundation established to support any TBR institution or its programs, the relationship of the foundation to the institutions is clearly defined and is set forth in a formal, written manner that (1) defines the legal authority and operating control of the institution with respect to the foundation; (2) describes the relationship of the foundation to the institution and the extent of any liability arising out of that relationship; and (3) demonstrates that the fund‐raising activities of the foundation further the mission of the institution.
The purpose of this policy is to authorize each community college governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents to develop procedures for the recognition of equivalent extra-institutional learning processes that include the awarding of credit or advanced placement.
The purpose of this policy is to authorize Tennessee Board of Regents institutions to establish reasonable limitations on enrollment for academic programs, courses or college activities.
The purpose of this policy is to communicate the state-supported retirement programs available to employees of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to define and promote diversity throughout the Tennessee Board of Regents System.
The purpose of this policy is to describe the duties of the Chancellor of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish ethical standards for members of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for awarding an academic credential posthumously, for institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish responsibilities and procedures regarding the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
Board shall have the power to receive donations of money, securities, and property from any source on behalf of the institutions..., which gifts shall be used in accordance with the conditions set by the donor.
The Board considers the solicitation and acceptance of gifts to be appropriate administrative responsibilities of institutional presidents and delegates to the presidents the authority to solicit and accept gifts in accordance with the provisions of this policy.
The purpose of this policy is to establish standards for permissible outside employment and the payment of extra compensation for additional assignments for employees throughout the TBR system.
The purpose of this policy is to establish Tennessee Board of Regent policy regarding the awarding of Associate Degrees.
The purpose of this policy is to establish Tennessee Board of Regents policy regarding inventory methods for libraries in the TBR System.
The purpose of this policy is to establish Tennessee Board of Regents processes and procedures regarding reimbursement for business meals and recognition events.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process for articulation agreements for technical college and community colleges between one another and between any other institution of higher learning. Furthermore, the purpose is to establish the expectations for transfer between technical colleges and community colleges and for transfer from these colleges to baccalaureate granting institutions following system-wide or state-wide articulation programs.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process for employment of minors at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process for employment of relatives at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding academic freedom and responsibility at community colleges governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding academic freedom, responsibility, and tenure at Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding academic tenure at community colleges governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding accrual of annual leave for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding civil leave for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding days of administrative closing at the System and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding educational leave for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding employment classification for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding faculty appointments at community colleges governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding faculty rank and promotion at Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding financial exigency at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding holiday observance at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding leave transfer between the State University and Community College System and State Agencies.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding leaves of absence for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding military leave for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding personnel records at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process regarding unemployment compensation for employees at the System Office and institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria, process, and procedures for naming of buildings and facilities, and affixing plaques to new or renovated buildings and facilities at institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the framework for contracts of the Institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the minimum regulations and procedures concerning the maintenance and operation of motor vehicles by institutions and employees of the institutions within the Tennessee Board of Regents System. Procedures provide for the assignment of an institutional motor vehicle to certain persons for their official use. Positions included within this procedure are the Presidents of institutions, the Chancellor, Vice Chancellors, and Legal Counsel. The purpose of this procedure is to provide structure to the assignment of vehicles under this policy.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the procedures and processes for the submission and approval of academic action requests for academic programs seeking to be developed and existing programs for institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to establish the relationship between the Tennessee Board of Regents and the Tennessee Higher Education Commission.
The purpose of this policy is to provide a uniform basis upon which the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (“TBR” or “the Board”) can regulate and facilitate the use of campus property and facilities. It is intended to operate consistent with each institution’s educational purpose and mission, through the implementation of reasonable, content/viewpoint neutral regulations. This policy, and all campus policies developed in compliance with the policy, shall be implemented and construed so as to ensure no undue disruption of that mission, promote an educational atmosphere on campus; prevent commercial exploitation of students; preserve residential tranquility; and prevent use of campus property and facilities contrary to federal, state or local law, regulation, or the rules and policies of the TBR, and its institutions.
In establishing this policy, and the related institutional policies, the TBR recognizes the importance to the educational process and environment for persons affiliated with the respective institutions including officially recognized student organizations and other groups to have reasonable access to, and use of, the educational facilities on their respective campuses, to hear various views. Simultaneously, the TBR also makes clear that its facilities and that of its constituent institutions are not open public forums, but are instead intended solely for use consistent with the advancement and orderly administration of its educational mission for the benefit of its students, staff, and affiliated entities. As such, TBR Institutions do not ordinarily make its buildings or other facilities available to outside individuals or outside groups. Exceptions may be made only if the proposed use is consistent with this policy and institutional policy and mission.
All TBR Institutions shall implement policies governing access to and/or use of their specific property and facilities consistent with the provisions of the policy set forth here, and below, subject to prior review and approval by the TBR.
The purpose of this policy is to provide for uniformity in the drafting, review, revision, and approval of all Board policies and procedures.
The purpose of this policy is to provide parameters within which TBR institutions shall use state funds for advertising.
The purpose of this policy is to serve as the framework for Reverse Transfer across the State of Tennessee and among the three systems of higher education (Tennessee Board of Regents, University of Tennessee, and the Tennessee Independent Colleges and Universities) including the six Locally Governed Institutions (LGI).
The purpose of this policy is to set forth the following general provisions to cover the circumstances and processes for the employment of law enforcement and security personnel by institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to set the conditions and procedures for appearances before the Board by students, employees and members of the public.
The purpose of this policy is to set the standards for a consistent process and treatment of employees regarding retirement across the TBR system.
The purpose of this policy is to set out the duties of the institutional Presidents.
The purpose of this policy is to set the conditions and procedures for appeals to the Chancellor or Board.
The purpose of this policy is to specify the common general education requirements at the lower-division, for institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The purpose of this policy is to specify the manner in which the Board of Regents will, under the FOCUS Act, consider for approval university budgets, including data and metrics required to be submitted by universities.
The purpose of this procurement card policy and procedure is to provide parameters for proper procurement card usage, to provide parameters in the areas of program administration, file management, proper procurement card usage, and to promote compliance with Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) Policies.
The purpose of this resource document is to provide a link to the Tennessee Board of Regents enabling legislation.
The Tennessee Board of Regents authorizes the institutions under its jurisdiction to take such action as may be necessary to maintain campus conditions and preserve the integrity of the institution and its educational environment. Institutional policies on this subject shall be subject to prior review and approval by the TBR Offices of General Counsel and Academic Affairs.
The Tennessee Board of Regents is committed to the responsible stewardship of its resources. Management of each TBR institution is responsible for maintaining a work environment that promotes ethical and honest behavior. Additionally, it is the responsibility of management of each TBR institution to establish and implement internal control systems and procedures to prevent and detect irregularities, including fraud, waste and abuse. Management at all levels should be aware of the risks and exposures inherent in their areas of responsibility, and should establish and maintain proper internal controls to provide for the security and accountability of all resources entrusted to them.
The Tennessee Board of Regents is required to submit an annual report to the governor and the legislature at the end of each fiscal year. In addition, the president of each institution is required by Article IX of the Bylaws of the Board to submit an annual report to the Board, through the Chancellor, of the work and condition of the institution under their control. The following policy is adopted concerning the preparation and submission of these reports.
The Tennessee Board of Regents recognizes and considers summer session and inter-session assignments of faculty as separate assignments from academic year appointments. It is further recognized that compensation for faculty assignments during summer sessions and inter-sessions should be a factor of the regular academic year salary which takes into account the nature and extent of the duties and responsibilities involved in these separate appointments. To provide for such appropriate levels of compensation for faculty service during summer sessions and inter-sessions, the Board hereby adopts the following compensation provisions.
The Tennessee board of Regents will establish minimum criteria for undergraduate academic retention standards at the institutions under the governance of the Tennessee Board of Regents.
The Tennessee Board of Regents will provide institutions with a course pathway for ELL students who qualify for co-requisite remediation to ensure those students have the support needed to be successful in credit-bearing course work. This policy supports TBR Policy 2:03:00:00 (Admissions) and Policy 2:03:00:02 (formerly A-100 Learning Support).
The Tennessee Board of Regents will provide K-12 students with opportunities to earn postsecondary credit to accelerate their progress toward a technical certificate or associates degree.
The Tennessee Board of Regents will support faculty and academic staff in developing global competence and engagement in international education programs or courses.
The Tennessee Board of Regents, on behalf of its Institutions, adopts this Identity Theft Prevention Policy and enacts this program in an effort to detect, prevent and mitigate identity theft, and to help protect the Institutions, their faculty, staff, students and other applicable constituents from damages related to the loss or misuse of identifying information due to identity theft.
These guidelines set forth the leasing procedures for all institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
These procedures are issued to aid TBR institutions in implementing TBR Policy No. 3:02:03:00 Confidentiality of Student Records. Each institution shall develop policies and procedures consistent with these procedures and TBR Policy No. 3:02:03:00.
This Emergency Preparedness Plan Guideline outlines procedures to improve the protection of lives and property through the effective use of institutional resources at Tennessee Board of Regents institutions. The guideline’s purpose is to mitigate the potential effects of the various hazards that might impact a TBR institution, to prepare for the implementation of measures which will preserve life and minimize damage, to respond effectively to the needs of the institution’s community during emergencies, and to provide a recovery system to return the institution and its community to a normal status as soon as possible after such emergencies.
This guideline addresses the importance of advisors to student organizations, as provided in the Tennessee Board of Regents Policy No. 3:01:01:00. Developed by the Student Affairs Sub-Council, the guideline identifies minimal standards for an institution to further develop a comprehensive and well-rounded system of advising student organizations.
This guideline compliments and implements provisions of Guideline B-060 (Fees, Charges and Refunds), relative to the TCATs. All provisions of B-060 shall otherwise remain in effect for the TCATs. The purpose of the following provisions is to ensure uniform administration of fees and refunds at the TCATs, and to establish related procedures between the TCATs and Lead Institutions.
This guideline establishes when an electronic signature may replace a written signature and when an electronic record may replace a paper document in official activities of the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR) and its institutions.
3. Protect against unauthorized access or use of such records or information in ways that could result in substantial harm or inconvenience to customers.
The Program may consist of existing institutional policies and procedures that are incorporated by reference into the Program, including but not limited to policies such as, computer / electronic records confidentiality policies, Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act policies, employee/personnel records confidentiality policies, etc.
This Guideline sets forth the records retention schedule and procedures for disposal of records for the System Office and all institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
This guideline supplements Tennessee Board of Regents Optional Retirement Program Policy 5:01:03:03 and applies to eligible employees of all institutions governed by the Board.
This guideline supplements Tennessee Board of Regents Policy No. 5:01:07:00 regarding the commissioning of law enforcement and security personnel by presidents of the institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents.
This policy addresses staffing, responsibilities of the internal audit function, audit planning and reporting on internal audit activities.
In addition to this policy, the Office of System-wide Internal Audit maintains an audit manual. The purpose of the audit manual is to provide for consistency, continuity, and standards of acceptable performance.
This policy authorizes community colleges to participate in intercollegiate athletics.
This policy covers the establishment of and participation in student scholarship and financial aid programs by Tennessee Colleges of Applied Technology.
This policy demonstrates the confidence of the Tennessee Board of Regents in the quality of our technical programs and assures our graduates and their employers that graduation reflects competency in the A.A.S. Degree, Diploma and Technical Certificate of Credit program in which they were trained.
This policy describes the powers and duties of the Presidents Athletic Council.
This policy establishes admission standards for colleges of applied technology by Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
This policy establishes admissions standards for community colleges governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).This policy establishes admissions standards for community colleges governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents (TBR).
This policy establishes Board of Regents procedures for the operation of the Tennessee State School Bond Authority appropriation intercept program in the instance of payment default.
This policy is established to provide a necessary level of control and consistency among the TBR community colleges in the financial administration of intercollegiate athletic programs. The provisions set forth below represent standards to ensure program accountability, while allowing for institutional discretion and promoting intercollegiate athletic competition within the limitations of campus resources.
This policy is intended to define the general principles which should guide the actions of members of the Board and of employees; offer illustrations of activities which potentially constitute a conflict of interest; make Board members and employees aware of disclosure requirements related to conflicts of interest; describe the process by which those disclosures shall be evaluated and decisions rendered; and describe the appeals process regarding such decisions.
This policy reflects the commitment of The College System of Tennessee and its institutions to enhance access to and success in post-secondary education for all students. The policy presents the parameters for the delivery of academic support made available for students who may require additional assistance for developing competency in reading, writing, and/or math needed for success in college level courses. This policy supports TBR Policy 2:03:00:00 (Admission at the Community Colleges) and 2:03:00:03 (English Language Learners).
To enhance, maintain and protect the brand identity for the Tennessee Board of Regents, the System Office, operational units and institutions, this policy governs the use of all words, logos or symbols used to identify or distinguish services affiliated with the TBR for any purpose. It provides that all appropriate applicable guidelines pertaining to the words, logos, symbols or other brand identifiers must be followed.
To ensure efficiency, fairness, transparency and maximum level of competition in the procurement of goods and services for the Tennessee Board of Regents System. This policy includes the criteria and process for procurements conducted by Institutions governed by the Tennessee Board of Regents. It is not intended to cover all Tennessee Board of Regents policies and guidelines or all possible issues that may arise in the procurement process; rather, it is intended to give you a general guideline for how to address procurement issues. Institutions are responsible for complying with all other relevant policies.
To establish effective means whereby students and faculty can participate in and make recommendations concerning the formation of policies and programs relating to student and academic affairs.
To maintain a safe educational and working environment for students and employees by creating and maintaining campus behavioral intervention teams authorized and equipped to assess, intervene, and monitor potentially disruptive student and employee behavior.
To provide all employees with a workplace environment free from physical violence, threats, and intimidation.
​This policy is designed to provide the Tennessee Board of Regents System Office with the guidance and instructions necessary to conduct successful background investigations. This policy is for internal use only.

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