Additional Resources for faculty

Accessibility

First Amendment & Free Speech

Pregnancy Accomodations

Title IX

• https://www.memphis.edu/oie/resources/reachingalllearnershandout_update.pdf
  A guide to assist faculty in creating accessible syllabi and/or other course materials in compliance with University standards.
  
  
• https://www.memphis.edu/oie/resources/accommodationofpregnantstudentsfacultycommunicationpdf.pdf
  A summary and FAQ to assist faculty members in addressing issues related to accommodating pregnant or expecting students.
  
  
• https://memphis.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=464&public=true
  The University of Memphis assurance to employees, applicants, and students that they will receive consistent and fair treatment and affirmation of the University's commitment to diversity.
  
  
• https://memphis.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=430&public=true
  University policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment based on protected characteristics.
  
  
• https://memphis.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=716&public=true
  This policy specifically addresses sexual misconduct which includes dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking.  The policy establishes procedures for responding to Title IX-related allegations of sexual misconduct.
  
  
• https://memphis.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=716&public=true
  As defined in the University Sexual Misconduct Policy, all mandatory reporters have a duty and responsibility to report any incident of sexual misconduct that they receive or of which they become aware.  All faculty, administrators and most University staff are defined as mandatory reporters.
  
  
• https://memphis.policytech.com/dotNet/documents/?docid=554&public=true
  The purpose of this policy is to establish the criteria and process for employment of relatives at the University of Memphis and guidelines regarding personal relationships in order to avoid real or perceived conflicts of interest.

Academic Misconduct process prior to October 18, 2021

Academic misconduct consists of but is not limited to: disruptive classroom behavior, plagiarism, cheating and other forms of academic dishonesty.  Please view the complete definitions within the Student Code.  Faculty members who are new to the University or haven't previously engaged with the process are invited to contact our office via studentaccountability@memphis.edu, to discuss how the University's Academic Integrity Process is facilitated.  The following links provide ready-made templates and resources for faculty use, training, and development.

Summary Discipline - Initial Stages of the Process

• STEP 1. Faculty member notifies student via official letter.
• STEP 2. Faculty Determination Meeting.
  • Did the student violate policy? If YES, proceed to step 3 OR refer to Academic Integrity Committee.
• STEP 3 : Student Informed of Decision/Judgment by Department Chair via official letter.
  • Did the student appeal?
  • If NO, please inform Student Accountability.
  • If YES, proceed to step 4.
• STEP 4: Department chair meets with student to uphold or change decision.
• STEP 5: Department Chair sends appeal outcome letter.