Absence Procedure for Faculty

Faculty are expected to meet their classes for the length of time scheduled. TSC recognizes that, on rare occasions, situations may arise during the semester that prevent faculty from meeting class. Regardless of the reason, a faculty member must not allow a class to meet without supervision or without notification of the absence to the Department Chair and Divisional Dean. The faculty member will provide an assignment and the Department Chair and/or Divisional Dean will look for a substitute instructor to cover the course.

For scheduled professional development requiring funds, a faculty member is required to receive approval from the Divisional Dean, Vice President of Instruction, and College President prior to attendance at the professional development event. The faculty member is encouraged to plan for professional development absences prior to the start of the semester and make provisions for the class period, stating such in the course calendar.

Ultimately, the faculty member is responsible for notifying the Department Chair and Divisional Dean of absences. [See TSC Board Policy DEC (Local)]