TENNESSEE TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY

MISCELLANEOUS POLICIES AND PROCEDURES


2. Covert Taping Policy

2.1 As a policy, covert taping (defined as audio or visual recording without the permission of all parties concerned) is prohibited at Tennessee Technological University. 

2.2 Exceptions may be made in cases involving allegations of sexual harassment or similar circumstances, and for the regular operation of the Office of Safety and Security, but only with the prior written permission of the University's President or Affirmative Action Coordinator stating the purpose of the taping. 

2.3 Students must obtain the instructor's permission before taping lectures or instructional activities. 

2.4 Violation of this policy will result in a letter of reprimand being placed in the guilty party's file for the first offense. Subsequent offenses will result in the application of the provisions of the Tennessee Technological University Policy on Academic Freedom, Responsibility, and Tenure, Section II.07 (Termination for Adequate Cause, Subsection III.15 (b)) for faculty members; of the Student Handbook, Section 0240-3-6.04 (Disciplinary Sanctions) for students; or Tennessee Technological University Policies and Procedures, Human Resource Services Policies and Procedures, Section 21.2.1.A (Termination for Cause) for administrative or clerical/support staff.


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Last Updated: 23-MAY-1995
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