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The Resources and Forms webpage presents the Faculty Handbook along with important information, procedures, policies, resources and forms pertaining to App State faculty and the university’s academic enterprise.

Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures (AASOPs)

App State’s Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures (AASOPs) include detailed protocols, committee processes, and essential documents for faculty governance and academic excellence. 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.

View Academic Affairs Standard Operating Procedures (AASOPs)

 

Faculty Handbook

App State’s Faculty Handbook provides faculty members with important information on a range of issues, including academic rights, ethical standards, professional responsibilities and workload expectations.

View the Faculty Handbook


Promotion, Tenure, Reappointment, and Non-Reappointment

Travel Resources

  • All international travel must be fully approved by Academic Affairs, Special Funds (if required), the Travel Office (if required), and the Provost (for locations with Level 3 or higher travel warnings) and back on the traveler’s dashboard prior to making any purchases. Please check your dashboard to ensure your travel is fully approved. 
  • Any of the 50 states are considered domestic travel. All other locations to include but not limited to US territories are considered international travel for the purposes of the travel policy.
  • Please note that to receive reimbursement for travel, both for domestic and international travel, the traveler must have all approvals prior to departure. Reimbursement will not be made without full approval prior to departure.
  • For travel to China, Russia or Venezuela with any university-owned equipment, we are now required to file an Electronic Export Information (EEI) form through the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE). Please contact the Research Protections office (compliance@appstate.edu) immediately if you plan any travel to these 3 countries so we can ensure that the proper information is filed prior to your travels.
  • International: Requesting Approval for all International Travel (updated 6/10/2024)
  • Chrome River Guidance
  • Chrome River FAQ and Training Materials
  • Procedure for processing Prospective Faculty Travel (updated 2/8/2025)
  • Controller's Travel Guidelines

Forms and Procedures

Additional forms and procedures for day-to-day operations.

Resources and Policies

Additional resources and policies for day-to-day operations.