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Task Force on the Future of the UT Libraries Members

Task Force Co-Chairs Michelle Addington, Dean, School of Architecture Lorraine J. Haricombe, Vice Provost and Director, UT Libraries Steering Committee Michelle Addington, Dean, School of Architecture Jennifer Ebbeler, Associate Professor, Department of Classics, College of Liberal Arts Lorraine J. Haricombe, Vice Provost and Director, UT Libraries… Read More

The Academy of Distinguished Teachers

About the Academy The Academy of Distinguished Teachers is emblematic of the university’s commitment to excellence in teaching. The purposes of the Academy are to honor and reward excellence in teaching, provide leadership in improving the quality and depth of the undergraduate experience, foster research on effective college teaching… Read More

Prior Approval Request (PAR) Process

Table of Contents About the PAR PAR Cover Sheet Section One—Position Information Section Two—Funding Commitments Section Three—Biographical Information Section Four—Endowments Information Section Five—PARs for Fiscal Year Section Six—Course Load Information Section Seven—Supporting Documentation… Read More

Leaves & Related Policies

On this page you will find general information for faculty about the following: Sick Time Off Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)  Additional Time Off Benefits Leave Without Pay Development Leave for Tenured Faculty Development Award for Professional-Track Faculty Modified Instructional Duties… Read More

Seed Grants for Actions that promote Community Transformation (ACT)

Completed 2023 Initiative Strengthening community at The University of Texas at Austin is an important goal. The initiative – Actions That Promote Community Transformation (ACT) – aims to support and enable members of our campus community to lead projects that promote community development, mentorship, and sense of belonging. We are… Read More

Public Access to Course Information (HB 2504)

Pursuant to HB 2504, The University of Texas at Austin is required to make available to the public on its website certain undergraduate course information. To implement the legislation related to undergraduate course information, rules were developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating… Read More

Mid-Probationary Review For Tenure-Track Faculty

The University of Texas at Austin is committed to providing faculty members with informative and meaningful feedback. It is especially important that tenure-track faculty undergo a comprehensive review midway through their probationary service in order to assess if the faculty member is on a reasonable trajectory toward promotion and tenure. Read More

Promotion & Tenure

About The promotion and tenure process provides a thorough and objective review of the substance and merits of each faculty member’s case following customary methods. The review must be sufficient in its depth and character to support action in the best interests of the university, whatever the decision reached. To… Read More