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      • 1. Introduction & General Information
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      • 4. Facility Management
      • 5. General Instructional Procedures
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Faculty/Staff Handbook

This handbook includes information regarding the policies and procedures for the faculty and staff of the Baylor University School of Music. The provisions of this handbook do not constitute a contract, express or implied, between Baylor University, the School of Music, and any faculty or staff member. Baylor University and the School of Music reserve the right to amend the policies, procedures, rules, regulations, and/or information included in this handbook at any time.  Changes will become effective at the discretion of school and/or University administration, and will apply to all faculty and staff.

Table of Contents
  • 1. Introduction & General Information
    • 1.1 About the School of Music
    • 1.2 School of Music Facilities
    • 1.3 Academic Calendars
    • 1.4 Leadership/Staff Directory
    • 1.5 Faculty Directory
    • 1.6 Important Contact Information / References
    • 1.7 Research Development Grant Writing Support
  • 2. Academic Procedures And Policies
    • 2.1 Attendance Policy
    • 2.2 Course Repetition/Academic Forgiveness Policy
    • 2.3 Academic Integrity
    • 2.4 Use of Artificial Intelligence (Information for Faculty)
    • 2.5 Students Needing Accommodations
    • 2.6 FERPA (Information for Faculty)
    • 2.7 Academic Notice, Suspension, and Reinstatement
    • 2.8 Course Syllabi Policies/Recommended Statements
    • 2.9 Recital Attendance Requirement for Students – MUS 1001
    • 2.10 Academic Progress Reports
    • 2.11 Class Rolls/Course Enrollment Changes
    • 2.12 Course Scheduling
    • 2.13 Course Inventory Management System (CIM) – Course Changes
    • 2.14 Office Hours
    • 2.15 Baylor University Equity, Civil Rights, and Title IX
    • 2.16 Final Exams and Final Grade Submission
    • 2.17 University Grading Policy & Resources
    • 2.18 Grade Change Policy
    • 2.19 Graduate Committee Guidelines
    • 2.20 Graduate Courses: Incompletes and Grade Changes
    • 2.21 Graduate Faculty Status
    • 2.22 Graduate Oral Exams
  • 3. Recitals And Concerts / Facility Use
    • 3.1 Booking a Recital or Concert
    • 3.2 Recital Procedures – Undergraduate and Graduate
    • 3.3 Recording Audio/Video
    • 3.4 Special Events Form and Insurance Requirements
  • 4. Facility Management
    • 4.1 Building Access
    • 4.2 Office Moves
    • 4.3 Performance Equipment
    • 4.4 Storage and Surplus Furniture
    • 4.5 Work Orders
    • 4.6 Piano Maintenance and Tuning
    • 4.7 Room and Event Scheduling
    • 4.8 Using ASTRA Electronic Calendar
  • 5. General Instructional Procedures
    • 5.1 Student Course Evaluations
    • 5.2 Student Participation/Event Letter
  • 6. General Operational Procedures
    • 6.1 Marketing Assets
    • 6.2 Social Media Guidelines and Procedures
    • 6.3 Responsibility for Marketing
    • 6.5 Performance Program Style Guide
    • 6.6 Workrooms and Copying Procedures
    • 6.7 Work Study
  • 7. Administrative Procedures And Policies
    • 7.1 Annual Faculty Reports
    • 7.2 School of Music Committees
    • 7.3 Finance Procedures and Policies
    • 7.4 Faculty Recruiting Expense Procedures/Faculty Searches
    • 7.5 Travel Policies and Procedures for Faculty/Staff
      • 7.5.1 Group Travel
      • 7.5.2 International Travel
    • 7.6 Tenure and Promotion
  • 8. Emergency Preparedness & Risk Management
    • 8.1 General Information (emergency preparedness)
    • 8.2 Evacuation
    • 8.3 Shelter in Place
    • 8.4 Baylor Alert
    • 8.5 Active Attack
  • 9. Recruiting Resources
    • 9.1 Undergraduate Recruiting Schedule
    • 9.2 Prospective Graduate and Doctoral Student Recruiting Schedule
    • 9.3 Bear Shadow & Band Events
    • 9.4 Accept’d Training
    • 9.5 Scholarship Universe

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      • Roxy Grove Hall Organ
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        • Secondary Piano Placement
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        • 1. Introduction & General Information
        • 2. General Policies & Procedures
        • 3. Advisement & Registration
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          • Future Course Rotation
        • 4. Performance Studies
        • 5. Recitals
        • 6. Academic Studies
        • 7. Competitions
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      • Graduate Student Handbook
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        • 1. Introduction
        • 2. Courses of Study and Admission Requirements
        • 3. Academic Policies and Information
        • 4. Special Requirements for Master’s Degrees
        • 5. Special Requirements for Doctoral Degrees
        • 6. Special Requirements for Advanced Performers Certificate
        • 7. Administration of Graduate Student’s Program
        • 8. Lead Times and Sequences (Recitals, Theses, Exams, Graduation)
        • 9. Graduate Recital
        • 10. Expectation and Responsibilities of Graduate Associates/Assistants
        • 11. Disciplinary Procedures for Graduate Students
        • 12. University Libraries and Resources
        • Appendices
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          • Career Development Symposium: For Church Musicians and Organists
        • Harpsichord
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      • Percussion
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        • Viola
        • Cello
        • Double Bass
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      • Vocal Studies
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        • Alinea
        • Composer Lab
        • Composition Lessons Syllabus
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      • Music Education
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      • Piano Pedagogy
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        • Piano Pedagogy Alumni Accomplishments
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        • Theory Resources
      • BA in Music
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        • Undergraduate Certificate in Jazz Studies
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      • BearShadow
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    Back
    • Brass
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    • Collaborative Piano
    • Composition
    • Conducting
    • Keyboard
    • Music Education
    • Musicology
    • Percussion
    • Performance
    • Piano Pedagogy
    • Strings
    • Theory
    • Voice
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  • Ensembles
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    • Ensemble Audition Information
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      • Non-Music Major Ensemble Participation
    • Bands
      Back
      • Wind Ensemble
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        • Divine Mischief CD
      • Symphonic Band
      • Concert Band
      • Baylor Jazz Ensemble
      • Concert Jazz Ensemble
      • Golden Wave Band
      • Courtside Players
      • Mariachi Osos Dorados
    • Choirs
      Back
      • A Cappella Choir
      • Bella Voce
      • Chamber Singers
      • Concert Choir
      • Men's Choir
      • Women's Choir
      • VirtuOSO
    • Orchestras
      Back
      • Baylor Symphony Orchestra
      • Campus Orchestra
    • Chamber Groups
    • Early Music
    • Handbells
    • Jazz
      Back
      • Baylor Jazz Ensemble
      • Concert Jazz Ensemble
      • Jazz Combos
    • New Music
    • Percussion (BPG)
    • Opera
    • World Music
  • Community
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      • Summer Piano Institute
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      • Worship Lab
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      • Piano Laboratory Program
      • BU String Project
      • Central Texas Youth Wind Ensemble
      • Baylor/Waco Piano Competition
      • National High School Organ Competition
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      • [Band] Conducting Symposium
      • Baylor Percussion Symposium
      • Christmas
      • Concerto Competition
      • Hearn Innovators Series
      • Lyceum Series
      • Music Education Convocation Series
      • Northcutt Lecture Series
      • Semper Pro Musica Competition
    • Musicians' Health & Wellness
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