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Faculty Code of Conduct (E-72)

Original Implementation: April 28, 2005
Last Revision: July 15, 2008

Tax-supported colleges and universities must function in accordance with the public trust, and actions by faculty within them must be consistent with the execution of that trust. The following offenses are examples of actions that are in breach of that trust:

  1. Plagiarism;

  2. Forgery, unauthorized alteration or use of university documents, records, or identification materials;

  3. Knowingly furnishing false information to the university;

  4. The use of violent or other forceful methods to obstruct the functions of the university, which include teaching, research, administration, public service, presentations by guest lecturers and speakers, and other authorized activities;

  5. Physical abuse of any person on university-owned or controlled property or at university-sponsored or supervised functions, or conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any such person;

  6. Theft of or negligent damage to the university or to the property of a member of the university community or campus visitor;

  7. Unauthorized entry to or use of university facilities;

  8. Unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use of controlled substance, or any substance the possession or distribution of which is regulated by federal or Texas law, except where the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use are in accordance with the laws of each

  9. Lewd, indecent, or obscene conduct or language on university-owned or controlled property or at a university-sponsored or supervised function; and

  10. Violation of other promulgated university policies or rules.

Procedures

  1. Each faculty member is required to notify the university of any felonious criminal conviction no later than five days after such conviction.

  2. Violations of the standards established in this policy can result in the assessment of a penalty ranging from an oral reprimand to separation from the university. Tenured and tenure-track faculty members are also subject to standards and procedures in Tenure Policy E-50A.

  3. Faculty members are required to abide by the terms of this policy as a condition of employment.

  4. Violations of the standards established in this policy should immediately be brought to the attention of the academic chair/director to whom the individual is responsible and the dean of the college. The provost and vice president for academic affairs in consultation with the academic chair/director and the dean will decide whether the allegation is true and what action should be taken.

  5. Faculty members may appeal disciplinary action taken pursuant to this policy by following the appeal procedure outlined in Guarantees Relating to Matters other than Termination and Non-Renewal of Contracts E-26A or Tenure Policy E-50A.

 

Cross Reference: E-50A Tenure Policy , E-46 Discrimination Complaints/Sexual Harassment, C-42 Property Inventory and Management, B-1 Use of University Facilities, E-5 Alcohol/Drug Free Workplace, E-26A Guarantees Relating to Matters other than Termination and Non-Renewal of Contracts

Responsible for Implementation: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Contact for Revision: Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Forms: None