The University of Houston
The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. The University provides equal treatment and opportunity to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation except where such distinction is required by law.
This statement reflects compliance with Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendment Act of 1972, and Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. Furthermore, the University of Houston, in compliance with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, Executive Orders 11246 and 11375, and Section 402 of the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Act of 1974, does not discriminate against any employees or applicants for employment on the basis of age or because they are disabled veterans or veterans of the Vietnam era. This nondiscrimination policy covers admission, access, and treatment in programs and activities, and application for and treatment in employment. The University of Houston also complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990, which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities.
This University of Houston Faculty Handbook and related policies do not constitute an employment contract or an offer to contract with any employee. The University of Houston reserves the right to change, amend, or abandon any of the policies contained in this handbook at any time. Nothing contained in this handbook changes the employment at will status of any employee, or creates any additional rights, remedies at law, or expectations of continued employment.
This handbook replaces all previously published handbooks. University of Houston policies are subject to University of Houston System policies.
Compiled and distributed by the Office of the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost, University of Houston.
1997-1999
Revised, 18th Edition