Polices

SOMD Unit-level Policies

SOMD faculty and the Office of the Provost approve the School of Music and Dance Governance Policies. For current copies of the following policies, visit the SOMD Unit Policies webpage.

  • SOMD Internal Governance
  • Merit Raises
  • SOMD Professional Development Policy
  • SOMD Summer Session
  • SOMD TTF Review & Promotion
  • SOMD TTF Professional Responsibilities
  • SOMD NTTF Review & Promotion
  • SOMD NTTF Professional Responsibilities
  • SOMD NTTF Workloads Addendum

Other SOMD Policies

SOMD Office/Studio Transparency Policy | approved 3/1/24
Faculty use of SOMD Facilities | approved 9/16/22
SOMD Conflict of Interest Policy | approved 12/6/24

Academic Policies

The Office of the Provost’s Academic Policy Library covers many academic-related policies that instructors should be aware of such as syllabus requirements, final exam policies, grades, and course/program approval policies.

Collective Bargaining Agreement

Human Resources – Employee and Labor Relations manages the final collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between the university and the unions. For faculty, view the United Academics Collective Bargaining Agreement

SOMD Policy Drafts and Restructuring Documents

Draft documents [fall 2024]
SOMD Conflict of Interest | draft 10/30/24

Draft documents [spring 2024]
SOMD Summer Session Policy | approved 5/3/24; pending OtP review/approval

Draft documents [Spring 2021]
SOMD Professional Development Funds Policy | approved 4/14/21; pending OtP review/approval
SOMD Internal Governance | approved 6/10/21; pending additional revisions during 2023-24

Draft documents [Spring 2020]
SOMD Program Structure
SOMD Faculty Structure
Department Head Expectations and Responsibilities
Area Chair Responsibilities

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Page updated: 11/14/2024