MIAMI UNIVERSITY MIDDLETOWN
HANDBOOK

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Official Mission of Miami University Middletown

1. The Overall Mission of Miami University
2. The Mission of Miami University Middletown
3. Vision 2009 - Services - Leadership
4. Miami University Middletown Functional Mission Statement

II. Miami University Middletown Consulting and Deliberating Bodies

1. Miami University Middletown Senate Membership
2. Miami University Operating Rules
3. Miami University Middletown Committee Guidelines
4. Miami University Middletown Committees
5. Miami University Middletown Consultative Bodies

III. Evaluation, Promotion, and Tenure

1. Criteria for Promotion and Tenure
2. Evaluation and Salary Increment Process
3. Promotion and Tenure Recommendations

IV. Instructional Staff Personnel Policies and Procedures

1. Attendance and Absence Statement
2. Sick Leave and Emergencies
3. Class Meeting Expectations and Regulations
4. Class Cancellation Due to Inclement Weather
5. Final Examinations/Mid-semester Grades
6. Office Hours for Instructional Staff
7. Teacher/Course Evaluation Forms Process
8. Policy Prohibiting Harassment and Discrimination

V. Academic Advising

VI. Additional Teaching Opportunities for Faculty

1. Enrollment Contingent Courses
2. Summer School Assignments - Miami University Middletown
3. Non Credit Continuing Education
4. Off-Campus Teaching

VII. Services

1. The Gardner-Harvey Library
2. Computer Facilities and Audio Visual
3. Mail and Supply Room
4. Quiz and Examination Preparation
5. Telephone, FAX Machines, ATM Machine
6. Bookstore
7. Communication Services and Public Relations

VIII. Services for Students

1. Academic Advising
2. Child Care
3. Counseling, Career Planning, and Placement/Cooperative Education
4. Disability Services
5. Learning Assistance
6. Office of Multicultural Affairs
7. Records and Registration
8. Scholarship and Financial Aid
9. First year and Beyond
10. Student Affairs Office
11. Veterans Peer Advising

IX. Purchasing Policies and Procedures

X. Travel

1. Inter-campus
2. Use of Miami University Middletown Automobile
3. Conference Travel

XI. Use of Public and Private Areas of Buildings and Grounds

1. Faculty Office Assignment
2. Scheduling of Space
3. Keys
4. Motor Vehicle Regulations
5. Tennis Courts
6. University Sponsored Trips

XII. Cultural, Recreational, and Social Opportunities on Campus

1. Artist and Lecture Series
2. Recreational and Social
3. Colloquia
4. Clubs and Organizations

XIII. Health and Safety

1. Emergency Procedures
2. Weather Emergency Awareness
3. Security
4. Smoking Policy
5. Minor Accident Report Procedure
6. First Aid Kits
7. Automated External Defibrillator (AED)