The Faculty Handbook is published to provide a ready access to information about the operation of the University and to provide answers to the most frequently asked questions about operating procedures and policies.  The Handbook is divided into four volumes:  Volume I describes the university organization and governance; Volume II summarizes faculty responsibilities and opportunities for faculty development; Volume III describes the principles, policies, and procedures for curriculum development and revision; and Volume IV contains University Policies.  Taken together, these sections supplement Undergraduate and Graduate issues of the annual Western Carolina University Catalog and The Code of the University of North Carolina.

The Western Carolina University Catalog contains, in greater detail, the academic regulations and an expanded history of the University.  The Code contains the policies and operating procedures established by the Board of Governors of the University of North Carolina and defines the statutory authority of the Board of Governors.

Volumes I and II are organized in the traditional manner.  All entries are numbered to facilitate easy referencing of specific details.  Volume III is intended to be a guide to curriculum definitions and processes.  Volume IV consists of University Policies that have policy implications for faculty.

All volumes are dated and are revised as often as necessary to incorporate major changes. The Handbook is given to all new faculty members when new printings are produced.  The Handbook is available on the World Wide Web.

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