Academic tenure and promotions in rank are subject to the general guidelines drawn up by the Faculty council, recommended to the President, and printed in a university document. At the time of the initial appointment the appropriate department head should make the faculty member aware of these general procedures as well as any other guidelines specific to the academic department in which he/she holds a tenure-track position. All regulations of Mississippi State University concerning employment, promotion, and the granting of tenure must adhere to the By-Laws and Policies of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning. For additional information refer to the MSU Academic Operating Policy and Procedure 13.07: Academic Promotion and Tenure Policies and Procedures.