Discover Appalachian State University's Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures (AASOPs), a dynamic resource for faculty governance and academic excellence. Access detailed protocols, committee processes, and essential documents for effective faculty processes. Established in consultation with the Faculty Senate, Human Resources, the Office of General Counsel and the Council of Chairs, the AASOPs Review Committee (ARC) continually enhances these procedures to ensure academic quality.
Current Procedures
- OP 1: Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures (AASOPs) and AASOPs Review Committee (ARC)
- OP 2: Instructional Related Protocols
- OP 3: Application Protocols for Reappointment, Promotion, And Tenure
- OP 4: Faculty Workload, Annual Reviews, Faculty Teaching Performance Indicators, Post-Tenure Review
- OP 5: Faculty Leaves
- OP 6: Graduate Faculty
- OP 7: Appointment, Promotion, and Tenure (APT) Committee and Faculty Search Committee Processes
- OP 7 form:
- OP 8: Protocols Regarding Department Chairs
- OP 9: Faculty Employment Hearing
- OP 9 forms:
- Request for a 603 Disciplinary Hearing
- Non-Reappointment, Denial of Tenure, and Denial of Promotion Review Request
- Reconsideration Request for Termination Due to Financial Exigency or Program Curtailment
- Petition for a Faculty Grievance Hearing (Section 607)
- Template for Section 607 Request Response 1
- Template for Section 607 Request Response 2
- Appeal to Board of Trustees
- OP 9 forms:
- OP 10: Professionalism in Personnel Decision Making and Voting Eligibility
- OP 11: Annual Reviews of Faculty
Archived AASOPs
The initial AASOPs were enacted in August 2023 by Academic Affairs in consultation with the Faculty Senate, Human Resources and Office of General Counsel. The ASSOPs Review Committee (ARC) reviews and recommends possible additions, updates, or changes to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor.
AASOPs Review Committee (ARC)
The initial AASOPs were enacted in August 2023 by Academic Affairs in consultation with the Faculty Senate, Human Resources and Office of General Counsel. The ASSOPs Review Committee (ARC) reviews and recommends to the Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor regarding possible additions, updates, or changes.
Committee Members 2023-2024
- The Senior Vice Provost, Neva J. Specht
- The Chair or Vice Chair of the Council of Chairs, Leo Flores
- The Chair or Vice Chair of the Faculty Senate, Stella Anderson
- A member of the Faculty Governance Committee (appointed by the Chair of the Faculty Senate), Paul Sebastian
- An Associate Dean (chosen by the Senior Vice Provost in consideration of broad representation of colleges & schools), Chris Kleman
- A representative from the Office of General Counsel, Crawford Cleveland
Meeting Dates & Deadlines for Form Submissions
Those wanting to suggest additions, changes or updates should complete the Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures (AASOPs) Change Proposal Form
Change proposal forms must be received one month before the ARC Meeting.
2023-2024 ARC Meeting Dates
- August n/a this Academic year
- November 20, 2023
Form submission deadline: October 20, 2023 - February 20, 2024
Form submission deadline: January 20, 2024 - May 21, 2024
Form submission deadline: April 21, 2024