Provost

The following guidelines should be used in the periodic review of Academic Deans being considered for reappointment.

The purpose of this policy is to provide the timely process to be followed by the Dean of the school prior to the reappointment of Center Directors.

The following guidelines apply to the appointment, evaluation, and reappointment of faculty to endowed positions.

The purpose of this standard is to provide guidance in the appointment, evaluation, development, and promotion or re-appointment of world-class faculty who are appointed to the academic position of a Constellation Faculty at Rensselaer by the President.

These guidelines are for use in the three-year review of Department Chairs being considered for reappointment.

The purpose of a scholars fund is to support the scholarly and professional activity of a distinguished chair holder to extend his/her impact to advance the university and/or the scholar’s field of research.

This policy has been prepared as a guide concerning policies and procedures for conferral of the emeritus rank and the privileges afforded those tenured faculty who have officially retired from Rensselaer.

To ensure that the history of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute is documented, the preservation and accessibility of its official papers are essential.

Interlibrary Loan and Document Delivery tries to obtain published materials that are not part of Rensselaer Libraries' collections for Rensselaer faculty, staff, and students, as well as for researchers affiliated with the Rensselaer Technology Park.

The following guidelines outline the process for appointments to the IT faculty.

Materials-borrowing policies that apply to the Architecture and Folsom Libraries, the Institute Archives, and any Special Collections.

Building use policies which apply to both the Folsom and Architecture Libraries.

Policies and guidelines regarding use of the Institute Archives and Special Collections materials.

The Rensselaer Catalog is an official publication of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute for its students, alumni, and friends, and is published by the Registrar. In addition to course descriptions and information, the Rensselaer Catalog contains policies and procedures related to Rensselaer academics and educational offerings.

Policy for providing additional compensation to tenured and tenure-track faculty and non-tenured instructional staff.

This document describes the guidelines, rights, and responsibilities of graduate students, faculty, and departments with regards to graduate student teaching at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

The purpose of this policy is to establish financial protocols for how income from endowed chairs should be utilized.

The purpose of this policy is to formalize the process by which vacancies are reported, resources allocated, and new searches undertaken.