The Handbook of Academic Administration summarizes all policies, regulations and benefits that apply to faculty and administrators at Brown.
The Handbook undergoes annual revision and is subject to change in accordance with University delegations of authority or by vote of the Corporation. In the event of inconsistencies between official University policy and this Handbook, the official University policy prevails.
Table of Contents
Chapter
- Administrative Organization of the University (PDF)
- Appointment and Duties of the Head of the Academic Unit (PDF)
- Affirmative Action and Equal Employment Opportunity (PDF)
- Academic Responsibilities and Ranks (PDF)
- Faculty Searches (PDF)
- Recommending the New Appointment, and Follow-Up Steps (PDF)
- Faculty Salaries and Benefits (PDF)
- Departmental Standards and Criteria (PDF)
- Annual and Mid Contract Reviews of Faculty (PDF)
- Reappointments, Promotions, and Tenure Reviews (PDF)
- Term Faculty (PDF)
- Designated Chairs, Endowed or Named Chairs, and University Professorships (PDF)
- Leaves of Absence (PDF)
- Leaving the University (PDF)
- Academic Priorities Committee (APC) (PDF)
- Space Maintenance, Renovation, and Allocation (PDF)
- The Registrar's Office (PDF)
- The University Library and Media Services (PDF)
- Student and Faculty Use of Brown University Computer Services (PDF)
- Conducting Research at Brown (PDF)
- Legal Questions (PDF)
- Miscellaneous Matters (PDF)
Appendices