Handbook

The Savannah State University Faculty Handbook contains policies and procedures regarding the governance and management of the institution as a unit of the University System of Georgia. The official handbook is maintained in the offices of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Faculty Secretary. Faculty members covered by this handbook are current employees of Savannah State University and, through the Board of Regents, the University System of Georgia.

Handbook Updates

Handbook SectionHandbook ContentUpdateStatusDate Approved

1.8.2.3 and 2.20NPCC membership and Grievance PolicySections 1.8.2.3 and 2.20FinalApproved by President January 2019
2.8 and 2.9Annual Review and Tenure and PromotionSections 2.8 (Annual Review) and 2.9 (Tenure and Promotion)FinalApproved by President January 2023
Title IX Federal regulatory complianceaddition:Title IX Coordinator

SSU Office of Title IX Compliance

Title IX (savannahstate.edu)

Phone:  912.358.4055

Colston Building, Suite 205

FinalMarch 17, 2023
1.8NPCCNPCC and Curriculum Developmentapproved by Senate March 7, 2023President returned for reconsideration

November 7, 2023

2.15.4Curriculum Developmentsee link aboveapproved by Senate March 7, 2023President returned for reconsideration

November 7, 2023

multiple sectionsLibraryapproved by Senate March 7, 2023
Sabbatical GuidelinesSabbatical Policyapproved by Senate March 7, 2023approved by President November 7, 2023 with revision
2.9.6Emeritus PolicyEmeritus Policyapproved by Senate March 7, 2023approved by President November 7, 2023
Article ISenate By-lawsBy-lawsapproved by Senate March 2, 2023 and General Faculty March 21, 2023President returned for reconsideration
November 7, 2023