3359-20-05.8. General academic information

(A) University convocations.

(1) The president traditionally addresses a meeting of all university faculty at the beginning of the fall semester.

(2) All faculty are asked to attend occasional convocations (in addition to commencements) during the academic year.

(3) On founder's day, there may be a faculty educational conference and other appropriate observances.

(4) Faculty are also urged to attend other university-wide functions and assemblies.

(B) Visits by school students. Selected school students are invited to the campus to study the university in operation. They visit classes and laboratories and may take part in recreational programs.

(C) Solicitation of funds.

(1) The solicitation of funds by individuals or groups is not permitted without approval of the president. This includes advertising, sale of tickets on the campus for non-university affairs, etc.

(2) The endorsement of products by members of the faculty and staff is not considered appropriate when the member's connection with the university is indicated.

(3) The solicitation of advertising for any publication bearing the university's name must be approved by the president.

(D) Faculty social organizations.

The faculty women's club of the university of Akron was organized to promote friendship among the wives of members of the university faculty and women faculty members. The members meet regularly and attend programs arranged by representatives of the several colleges and departments.

(E) Miscellaneous. Faculty members are urged to consult the general information section in the front of each semester's schedule of classes for current information such as application for graduation deadlines and full-time student classification.

Replaces: 3359-20- 05.8

Effective: 1/31/2015
Promulgated Under: 111.15
Statutory Authority: 3359
Rule Amplifies: 3359
Prior Effective Dates: 11/27/89, 07/20/90, 05/22/91, 06/25/07