Policies & Processes
Faculty Policies & Processes
As part of our efforts to maintain institutional integrity, we have established clear and transparent policies and processes for our faculty. Browse all faculty related policies here.
Governance, Appointment, and Promotion Policies
- GU-Q Faculty Framework (Appointments & procedures)
- Statute of the Faculty (Faculty chairship, committees, senate)
- Residency Policy (Dates faculty must be in Doha)
- Faculty Merit Review
- GU-Q Visiting Researcher
- Georgetown University Faculty Handbook
- Georgetown University, Office of the Provost
Resources for Promotion Committees
Instructional Policies
- Classroom Activities Funds
- Emergency Evacuations during a Final Exam
- Instructional Continuity
- Legitimate Reasons or Causes for Students’ Absences
- Organizing Academic Field Trips
- Policy on Overload Teaching, Course Banking, Course Deficit, and Team Teaching
- Rescheduled or Missed Classes
- Term Papers, Final Exams, and Study Days Policy
- Use of Departmental Assistants
Academic Integrity at GU-Q
HR Policies and Guidelines
Faculty and Staff benefits and employment guidelines are outlined in the Faculty and Staff Handbook which states that “to the extent not contrary to U.S laws, Georgetown University in Qatar faculty and staff shall abide by the applicable laws and regulations of the State of Qatar, respect the cultural, religious and social customs of the State of Qatar, and observe professional standards and procedures specific to the Qatar location.”
A full list of Human Resources policies can be found on the HR Policies page.