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I. Overview

Purpose: These COLA policies support the academic and instructional missions of the College while ensuring alignment with the University’s Handbook of Operating Procedures (HOP), Provost’s Office policies, and UT System policies.

Additional policies, procedures, and guidelines can be found under the Human Resources section of the COLA Wiki.

II. Faculty Policies

A. Faculty Workload Policies

B. Faculty Teaching Load Policies

C. Length-of Contract Policies

D. Faculty Titles Policies

E. Mentoring Policies

F. Other Policies

III. Contact Information

For questions, contact Jennifer Nailos at la-academic@austin.utexas.edu