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School of Design + Construction Policies + Procedures

Table of Contents

1 – Foundational Documents

1.1 School and Program History

1.2 Mission, Vision, Values

2 – Guiding Documents

2.1 Strategic Plan

2.2 Research Themes

2.3 Tenure and Promotion Guidelines

2.4 Peer Review Teaching Evaluation Form

2.5 Tenure and Promotion Suggestions for Mentors and Candidates 

3 – Position Descriptions and Structure

3.1 Organizational Chart

3.2 Leadership Team

3.3 Director

3.4 Program Heads

3.5 Nomination Process for Program Heads

3.6 Academic Program Unit

3.7 Academic Program Manager

3.8 Academic Coordinator/Advisor II

3.9 Academic Coordinator/Advisor I

3.10 Administrative Unit

3.11 Administrative Manager

3.12 Administrative Assistant

3.13 Computer Systems Administrator

3.14 Information Systems Coordinator

3.15 Fabrication Laboratories Manager

3.16 Gallery Manager

3.17 Committees and Service

4 – Student Policies

4.1 Overview

4.2 Teaching and Learning Culture

4.3 Computer Specifications

4.4 Student Fees

4.5 Shop Guidelines for Use and Safety

4.6 Travel Requirements

4.7 Course Fee Refunds for Study Tour Courses

4.8 Ambassadors

4.9 Repeat Policy for SDC Prefix Courses

5 – Faculty, Staff, and Course Policies

5.1 SDC Prefix Course Instructional Responsibilities

5.2 SDC Prefix Course Coordination Guidelines

5.3 Teaching Assistant (TA) Policy

5.4 Summer Session Course (RFP)

5.5 SDC 555 (Global Engagement in Design and Construction) RFP

5.6 SDC 444 (Integrated Study Tour) RFP

5.7 Procedure to Request Gallery/Exhibition Space

6 – Purchasing and Travel

6.1 Faculty-Staff Professional Development and Travel

6.2 Student Travel Guidelines

6.3 Purchasing Guide and Checklist

6.4 Travel Guide and Checklist

7 – Message Center

7.1 Student Listservs

7.2 Message Boards

8 – Budget and Course Fee Expenditures

8.1 General Expenditure Guide

8.2 Course Fee Expenditure Guide

9 – Best Practices

9.1 Copyright License Best Practices

9.2 Best Practices Regarding Human Subjects

9.3 School Policy Syllabus Statement

9.4 Will You Build Me a Treehouse?

9.5 Distance Learning Guidelines

10 – Forms and Requests

10.1 Class Absence Request Form

10.2 Copyright License Form (for course)

10.3 Copyright License Form (any and all courses)

10.4 Participation Agreement Form for Study Tour Courses

10.5 Student Private Vehicle “Opt-Out” Form

10.6 Teaching Assistant (TA) Request Form (for faculty)

10.7 Teaching Assistant (TA) Application Form (for Students)

10.8 Travel Student Conduct Form

10.9 Travel Assumption of Risk and Release of Liability Form 

10.10 Proposing New Initiatives and Making Changes to Policies