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Section III: Mission, Governance,
and Institutional Effectiveness
SACS Comprehensive Standard
III-7. There is a clear and appropriate
distinction, in writing and practice, between the policy-making functions
of the governing board and the responsibility of the administration and
faculty to administer and implement policy.
JUDGMENT OF COMPLIANCE
Yes, East Tennessee State University
is able to provide a portfolio of evidence supporting compliance.
STATEMENT OF RATIONALE FOR JUDGMENT OF COMPLIANCE
East Tennessee State University is governed by the Tennessee Board of
Regents (TBR), who set policies and guidelines for the operation of the
State
University and Community College System. The distinctions between the
duties of the board and the responsibilities of the administration and
faculty are clearly delineated in the Enabling Legislation (TBR
Manual). The TBR is responsible for setting policy with regard to
academic, business and finance, governance and organization, personnel,
and student matters, and for providing guidelines on the implementation
of those policies (TBR Manual). The president serves as executive
head for the administration and faculty of each TBR institution. The administration
and faculty are responsible for carrying out pursuit of the institution's
mission within the parameters of TBR policies and guidelines. Each TBR
institution has the right to establish its own internal policies, as long
as they are not in conflict with those of the TBR, though TBR requires
review and chancellor's approval of some policies.
The president of the institution and his/her designees are responsible
for the implementation of TBR policies and for the efficient operation
of the university (TBR Manual, Duties of the Presidents). Job descriptions
(ETSU Office of Human Resources, Job Specifications) specify
the duties and responsibilities of each administrative position (ETSU
Office of Human Resources, Job Specifications). The ETSU Faculty
Handbook presents duties and responsibilities of the faculty, based
on TBR policies.
DOCUMENTATION
SOURCE
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LOCATION
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Tennessee Board of Regents Policies and Guidelines Manual,
Appendix 6:03:00:00, Enabling Legislation
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Tennessee Board of Regents Policies and Guidelines Manual
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Tennessee Board of Regents Policies and Guidelines Manual,
Policy 1:03:02:00, Duties of the Presidents
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ETSU Office of Human Resources, The Importance of Job Descriptions
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ETSU Office of Human Resources, Job Descriptions for Administrative
and Professional positions
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ETSU Faculty Handbook
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